A hard but healthy democracy on show
EDITORIAL The results of the May 3 Federal Election are now clear, and here on the Central Coast, all three key electorates; Dobell, Robertson and Shortland, have returned their sitting…
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Election day nears – but have the democracy sausages missed the moment?
EDITORIAL The Federal election is officially to be held this Saturday, May 3, but here on the Coast, it feels like the main event may have already happened. Thousands have…
A long weekend – a long memory
Australians are looking forward to two successive long weekends, with the second week of school holidays sandwiched between. With Easter and Anzac Day supplementing the holidays, families are stretching out…
Working from home is working for the Coast
EDITORIAL The Central Coast is winning through the rise of flexible working arrangements, and it’s about time that message hit home in Canberra. This week, Federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton…
Can the Central Coast finally get planning right?
In the shadow of a looming Federal election, an arguably more important process is occurring. The Central Coast’s future is under the spotlight as Council leaders and developers gathered last…
Maternity services in political focus
EDITORIAL – The Central Coast’s maternity services are shaping up to be a key issue in the upcoming federal election. This week Labor’s Federal Health Minister Mark Butler announced a…
Election countdown begins on the Coast
EDITORIAL While the Prime Minister has yet to call the next Federal Election, the latest it can be held is May, and here on the Central Coast, the race is…
A welcome rate cut – but will it reach you?
EDITORIAL – For the first time in four years, the Reserve Bank has delivered a 0.25% interest rate cut, offering a glimmer of hope for thousands of mortgage holders across…
An independent Central Coast water authority is the only way forward
EDITORIAL Water is life. Yet, once again, residents across large swathes of the Central Coast were told on Tuesday night to boil their drinking water due to potential contamination. Although…
Sublime Summer on the Central Coast
EDITORIAL As Summer unfolds on the Central Coast, the region comes alive with the unmistakable buzz of the holiday season. Locals and visitors alike are drawn to our pristine beaches,…
The Spirit of Christmas on the Coast
EDITORIAL – As the year draws to a close and the festive season envelops us, we are reminded that Christmas is not just a celebration marked by tradition or religion….
A two-speed Central Coast
EDITORIAL – Life on the Central Coast is moving faster than ever, with signs of growth, change and strain all around us. Our roads are busier, tradies are flat out…
A time for truth, change and care
EDITORIAL As Christmas approaches, its true message of acceptance, understanding and care feels more urgent than ever. For too many locals, these ideals are overshadowed by the realities of domestic…
Championing Central Coast voices – CCN’s adapting for the future
EDITORIAL As your trusted news source on the Central Coast, Coast Community News (CCN) has always been dedicated to delivering accurate, reliable and meaningful stories to our readers. Today, as…
Let’s all help keep our waterways safe
EDITORIAL This week, our hearts go out to a family from Western Sydney whose 11-year-old son and brother was swept out to sea at The Entrance on November 3. As…
A glimmer of hope for united local leadership
Editorial – This week’s first ordinary Council meeting offered a cautious sense of optimism for the Central Coast. Newly-elected councillors from Labor, Liberal, Team Central Coast and Independents came together…
The King, Prime Minister, Mayor and childcare
Editorial – In a week marked by high-profile leaders going about their democratic duties, one could easily miss the bigger picture as the world watches a US presidential campaign that…
Tough times for businesses calls for local support
The resignation of Mariners Chairman Richard Peil this week highlights the harsh realities many local businesses face. (See story ) After two-and-a-half years leading the club through its most successful…
Time for the Central Coast to decide on its leadership
Editorial – With the declaration of the Central Coast Council election results, we now have our 15 councillors ready to take on the challenge of governing our region. The next…
Facing a complex Council election
The Central Coast Council elections held last weekend were a democratic marathon, marked by our excessively long and arduous vote-counting process. Intricacies of the electoral procedure, involving five wards, 77…