Book review – The Other Passenger
Author: Louise Candlish –Publisher: Simon and Schuster – We meet Jamie on his morning commute on a Thames riverboat a few days after Christmas. As he disembarks, he is stopped…
Articles by Lucillia Eljuga
64 road fatalities on the Coast in four years
Central Coast drivers are being urged to slow down to save lives, with new data revealing 64 people have died on local roads over four years to 2018/19. Parliamentary Secretary…
Station upgrades commence
Commuters have been waiting a long time since major upgrades at Lisarow and Narara railway stations were promised in the lead-up to the 2019 State election, and now the works…
Ease restrictions on lending for granny flats and tiny homes
Forum – These are exceptional times and our recovery needs exceptional action by parliament to think outside the square and do things that we have never thought possible. We must…
Pensioners missed out the most
[Forum] It has come to my attention that since the COVID-19 lockdown, the only people that are missing out on financial relief are the pensioners. Yes, we got the $1,500…
Students are more than just a number
With trial HSC exams well underway at schools across the Coast, Year 12 students are being reminded that, come what may, they will always be more than just their ATAR….
Ditch payroll tax
[FORUM] It is no wonder that Australian companies go overseas owing to the payroll tax, energy not affordable and stupid planners who don’t care about our country. I can’t buy…
Bouddi Park not meant for mountain biking
[FORUM] I am as appalled as everyone else that a booby trap has been found in the Bouddi National Park (“Bouddi Booby Trap”, CCN, August 7). However, it seems that…
Nursing home changes should not have been needed
[Forum] The Peninsula News (July 27, page 13) reported on changes to the aged care development at 45 Hillview St, Woy Woy. This development was approved by the Hunter Central…
Man arrested for lighting bushfire granted bail
Jarrod James, the 27-year-old man accused of deliberately lighting a bushfire in Brisbane Water National Park, has been granted bail. James appeared in Gosford Local Court on Monday, August 24,…
Will the disabled access be fixed?
[Forum] Disabled access to the Pavilion at Woy Woy has been made more difficult than ever with the current road works at Deepwater Plaza. Nobody can use the access ramp…
Surf club seeks material for its 100th anniversary
Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club is seeking help from residents as it prepares for its 100th anniversary in 2022. Historian Ms Julie Aitchison is looking for Peninsula locals who…
Whither COSS, the hallmark of the Central Coast?
[Forum] In the wider city of Gosford, I know that, in most places, I can look at the green horizons and know how precious they are to the Central Coast….
Virtual submissions for NAISDA 2021 intake
Kariong based dance college, NAISDA, is encouraging students aged 16 to 26 to virtually submit applications for its 2021 intake, a first in the college’s 44 year-long history. NAISDA is…
Crusaders cruise to top of Waratah 1 ladder
BASKETBALL The Central Real Crusaders Men’s team put on another strong showing last weekend (August 22) to defeat the Norths Bears 76 – 69 at Breakers Indoor Stadium. The Crusaders…
Book review – Don’t Cry, Dance: A Memoir of War, Love & Forgiveness
Author: Nina Angelo – Publisher: Sydney Jewish Museum – Nina Angelo is an OAM recipient for her Service to the Arts and the (NSW) Central Coast Community. She is a…
Art exhibition to engage community on mental health issues
The local not-for-profit Central Coast Primary Care will be accepting entries up until Sunday, August 30, for its mental health art exhibition, which set to run in October. The eight-day…
In defence of mountain-biking
[Forum] I was recently directed to the letter from P. Brandon, in which I was specifically described, and my reputation called into question. As such I’d like to take the…
Terrigal toppled
RUGBY UNION Things just got a little more interesting in the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) first grade competition with one draw, one upset and a breakthrough win for Gosford…
Work begins on Mt Penang Parklands
Infrastructure works have commenced at Mount Penang Parklands, with the NSW Government laying the foundation for a thriving business precinct at Kariong, opening up thousands of jobs for the region….