Are they all results from drivers only? No. 

We share the road with motorbikes and pushbikes. 

We have footpaths for our safety and designated crossings to cross safely. 

If a car is driving along, doing the limit, on a two-lane road at night and one of us decides to cross lanes and is hit, why is it the driver’s fault automatically? 

Surely we should be at fault also for taking a risk and crossing when unsafe?

Have you ever been driving and people walking don’t look, cross the road and expect us to come to a complete stop in the middle of the road and wait for them? Is that considerate?  

This also heightens the risk of other cars stopping suddenly. 

For us to take one less step and stop surely is less effort than expecting a car to brake and come to a complete stop, then continue.

The death from heat exhaustion of a police dog who collapsed while tracking a car thief is a tragic reminder that the continuing heat wave can easily be lethal. Last year was the hottest year on record, and temperatures have soared again in the first days of 2017.

We all know not to leave dogs or children locked in cars, but this incident shows that there are plenty of other deadly hazards to avoid during extreme weather. 

Keep animals indoors and if animals must be left outside, make sure that they have plenty of water and shade all day long. Even brief periods of direct exposure to the sun can be deadly. Don't take dogs jogging in hot weather. Walk dogs early in the morning or late at night, rest often and take plenty of water. Hot pavement can burn paws.

Never leave animals in a parked car. On a 30-degree day, the temperature inside a car can reach 54 degrees in just minutes. Never transport dogs on the backs of open utes. They can be thrown out, and the hot metal can burn their feet. Check on neighbours' animals if you see them left outdoors. Make sure they have adequate water and shelter.

If you see a dog showing any symptoms of heatstroke – including restlessness, heavy panting, vomiting, lethargy and lack of appetite or coordination – get the animal into the shade immediately, lower their body temperature by providing water or applying a cold towel to the head and chest or by immersing it in tepid (not ice-cold) water. Then immediately call a vet.

TO ALL who are inclined to complain about whatever and to be jealous of the rich and the super-rich.

Hands up those of you who have:

If you can tick all four you belong to the top five per cent in the world who are so exceptionally well off.

This means 95 per cent of the people in the world think of you as being rich or super-rich.

Think about this when you complain about your situation, and don’t sling off at people who are better off than you are. 

Feel happy when you can give to an appeal for help and count all your blessings.

If you have any community notices to add to this column, have a news tip or letter to the editor, please email nicolas.jungfer@fairfaxmedia.com.au or call Southern Cross journalist Nicolas Jungfer on 6938 3344. 

You can also drop your letters, tips and feedback into the boxes at Junee Supa IGA and Junee Ex-Services Memorial Club.