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…
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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…
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….
Australians more prosperous now than ever
[Forum] R. Findlay’s comment that “the economy has been going backwards for the past 40 years” (“Getting back to normal’, CCN 255) is, of course, complete nonsense. On the contrary,…
Bayview Cr needs an upgrade
There’s no doubting much of the Central Coast’s roads are being maintained and constructed to a very high standard. But unfortunately some are still waiting for the attention they also…
Bush walkers have far less impact on COSS lands
[FORUM] I read with interest your article entitled “Council rejects motion to keep mountain bikers out of COSS lands” and noted a number of anomalies.
People don’t understand just how serious this illness is
[Forum] Following up on my previous comments (Forum edition 198), I spent a bit of time doing research into shoppers using hand sanitizer available at my local supermarket’s entryway. Thirty-five…
What we always wanted – graphics, colours, words
[Forum] On top of everything else, we now have to cope with a Place Activation Framework for the Peninsula (“Activation framework and identity package for Peninsula”, PN 499). Since there…
An airport by any other name…
[Forum] What can we make of this Council’s renaming of Central Coast Airport to Warnervale Aircraft Landing Area (ALA)? Well, it’s about perception. It removes the emphasis from a Central…
Getting back to normal
[Forum] I have watched our economy going backwards over the past 40 years. The major problem I think is that executive salaries are going too high, company directors want too…
Where’s your mask, young man
I read with interest your article on page 1 and 5 (CCN August 7) re masks being used by Woolworths staff. When I visited (mask on) the Umina Beach store…
Full of news … and dry too
[Forum] It has taken me a while to write this, but I was determined to do so. Since I discovered this paper in Erina Fair and picked up a copy,…
Choose the best person, man or woman, for the job
[Forum] On Friday, we learnt that only 43 per cent of Australian women with a VET certificate ever reach the threshold annual income level of $46,620 that would apply for…
Will Council buy some paint, or prosecute me?
[Forum] For many months, I have noticed the deterioration of the painted timber privacy screens outside the front of Gosford Council Chambers. It is estimated the refurbishment of the building…
Whither the benefits of amalgamation?
I’m hoping to understand what I was told by many including the State Government that amalgamations were to reduce the waste of money and services. Why are prices going up?…
The dangers of local government debt
We should all be concerned that Central Coast Council ran a $5M deficit in 2018/2019 and a $40M deficit in 2109-20 and is now projecting a $13M deficit in the…
Time to buy Australian
[Forum] When you are in the supermarket aisle it is difficult to read the miniscule print on the labels. You are conscious of social distancing and taking up space with…
Don’t blame the Council
[Forum] I am little suspicious at residents of Wamberal blaming local authorities for the disaster on the beachfront. It is not a council problem – it is a State and…
Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong is not the answer
[Forum] I agree with James Donachie (Chronicle Forum July 8) regarding the Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong, that this will cause major disruption for years. Is that why the government…
The amount of rubbish on the sides of roads is a disgrace
[Forum] While driving around the Central Coast, I am continually surprised at the lack of pride that some sections of the community show for their environment. The amount of rubbish…