We live on a fragile Cinderella Planet
Global Warming is real and getting worse. Scientists predicted it over a century ago. We have known that burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, a “greenhouse gas” which controls the…
Articles by Lucillia Eljuga
Training not required to use a defibrillator
[FORUM] I write in regard to an article that appeared in Coast Community News edition 233 about a defibrillator being installed at Davistown Progress Hall. In the article it says…
Funding eligibility claims refuted by Auditor-General
[FORUM] It takes some chutzpah for Lucy Wicks to reiterate Scott Morrison’s lie, that every project funded by the CSI program was eligible for funding (edition 183), when the Auditor-General…
We are living in an economy and not a sustainable environment
[FORUM] This short update on lessons learnt regarding the fight with Transport for NSW over the rail maintenance facility at Kangy Angy is not really what you want to hear….
Regional Show cancelled
The Central Coast Regional Show has been cancelled for 2020. Show Executive Committee Chair, Roma Stonestreet, confirmed the cancellation on March 17. “The Executive Committee of the ASC of NSW…
No scientific facts have linked humans to climate change
I see that Central Coast Council is holding workshops on how to plan for Climate Change. Isn’t it about time we started to debate the real issue that climate changes…
NAISDA Dance College to cease onsite operations for now
NAISDA Dance College was the Coast’s first educational facility to cease onsite operations as a Coronavirus precautionary measure. College CEO, Kim Walker, announced on March 18, that NAISDA had taken…
Tuggerawong refurbishment supported
An open letter to all Central Coast Councillors. [FORUM] Dear Councillors, you are well aware of my passion to follow through with Council’s commitment to make the Central Coast accessible…
Women’s Rugby reaches new heights
The Central Coast Women’s Rugby Sevens team were thwarted in their bid to avenge last year’s defeat However, organisers were delighted with the high quality of rugby at the NSW…
Lions donate electric wheelchair
The East Gosford Lions Club has kindly donated a folding electric wheelchair to a Kincumber teen. Club Publicity Officer, Michael Tabone, said the Lions were approached to see what financial…
Climate change deniers lack scientific understanding
[Forum]With all due respect, I have become rather disappointed with the clearly displayed lack of scientific understanding and the false information promulgated by climate change deniers. Reading letters to the…
Movie Review – Bloodshot
Director: David S. F. WilsonRating: M Bloodshot is a science fiction superhero film based on the Valiant Comics character of the same name. After leading a successful rescue operation in…
An unprecedented time of crisis for live music
Symphony Central Coast (SCC) Artistic Director, Dr Stephen Stanke, has described the recent mass cancellation of live music events in wake of the Coronavirus an “unprecedented time of crisis”, whilst…
When we Believed in Mermaids – BOOK Review
When we Believed in Mermaids The book’s blurb describes it as an “emotional new tale of two sisters, an ocean of lies, and a search for the truth.”Author: Barbara O’Neal…
Damien Gerard Sound Studios is bringing a new sound to West Gosford
One of the country’s most prolific music studios has relocated to the Central Coast. Tucked away in an unassuming corner of West Gosford’s business district, Damien Gerard Studios (DGS) has…
Operation Lock It finds 600 vehicles identified as high risk
Brisbane Water Police have amped up their attempts to curb thefts involving motor vehicles in their district using some good old fashioned leg power. Officers from the Northern High Visibility…
Record breaking swim by Taylem Barnard
Central Coast Grammar School could have uncovered a future Olympian, following a record breaking swim by student, Taylem Barnard. At the school’s recent swimming carnival, Taylem swam the fastest 50m…
Coast Shelter unable to accept food donations
For the first time in its 27 years of operation, Coast Shelter at Gosford is about to run out of food. The charitable organisation, which looks out for homeless and…
Mehan’s calls for empty shopfronts to be activated on hold
Two significant meetings about The Entrance were postponed on Monday, March 16, by Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, because of the current Coronavirus health precautions. Spotlight on The Entrance was…
All football activity suspended
Football has become the Coast’s second winter sport to announce big changes to its format this season following the Coronavirus outbreak. On March 17, Central Coast Football CEO, Darren Sprod,…