Sky has lost its way
[Forum] I noted with great mirth the ‘ABC has lost its way’ letter in edition 197. I do enjoy ‘tongue in cheek’ letters like these and have responded in kind….
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‘Strategic’, not manufacturing, self-sufficiency (a rebuttal)
[Forum] In response to Bruce Hyland’s letter to the editor that appeared in edition 251; Mr Hyland writes that I am advocating manufacturing selfsufficiency. A check of what I submitted…
Why can’t the Local Planning Panel conform to Local Government principles?
[Forum] It could be argued that the Berejiklian Liberal government has turned NSW into an authoritarian state that has seen the basic rights of people having no influence on their…
We could finish up with a lot of lonely funerals
On a recent shopping trip to our local Aldi store, I took the time to observe some customer actions. 45 people within five minutes entered the store, and although the…
Does Council respond any better than Planning Panel?
[Forum] Liesl Tesch says that the Local Planning Panel is not “transparent, efficient and accountable” (“Planning Panel proves to be more costly, says Tesch”, PN 497), although how she could…
Lockdown library service appreciated
[Forum]This is to express my thanks to Central Coast Council’s Woy Woy library for services provided during the lockdown. I am sure many staff were performing duties outside of their…
We are losing trees in reserves and on private land
[Forum] I agree with Joy Cooper’s comments (Coast Community News, June 26) that we are losing thousands of mature trees in parks, reserves, coastal open space system and on private…
The ABC has lost its way
[Forum] I’ve been a life long consumer of ABC TV and Radio and considered myself a friend of the ABC. But I’ve noticed over several years that the ABC has…
Self sufficiency, like nostalgia for Chesty Bonds, is not a viable option
[Forum] The letters from C. Hemmings and Robert Findley in edition 250 both advocating manufacturing self-sufficiency for the country, display a failure to grasp reality. Mr Findley’s claim that “We…
Grants redirected to support Coalition held seats
[Forum] After a call for papers by The Greens in State Parliament, it has been revealed that $140M from the Stronger Communities Fund designated to assist merged councils like ours,…
Restore funding for the ABC
[Forum] Restore funding for the ABC The ABC is an essential service and urgently needs the restoration of its funding. So why is the Member for Robertson silent on the…
More green space for Gosford main street
[Forum] I never expected to congratulate Mr Godfrey Franz, however on this occasion I must. I support Mr Franz’s proposal to turn Gosford’s main street into green space as clearly…
A good hard look at ourselves
I completely agree with T. Bard (CCN Edition 249) when we have to now turn inward and start to look after ourselves instead of depending on other nations [and hollowing…
Not happy with poor approach to governance of our area
[Forum] I write in regard to the story “Retrospective approval sought for boarding house” (Chronicle, June 3) about a Toukley funeral home being converted without Central Coast Council consent and…
We don’t know what left, conservative and right really represent
Mike Long’s letter about the claimed left wing bias of the ABC (edition 195) rekindled a curiosity about politics. What do the left and conservatives believe and where has the…
If we don’t contain costs then jobs will be lost
It’s fascinating how certain sections of the community are voicing opposition to the public service pay freeze. At a time when all state and federal governments are in horrific debt,…
Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong not welcome
[Forum] I would not be in a hurry for the Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong. It will take four years and cost $400M. The upgrade finishes just past Aldi, where…
Ex smoker wants e-cigarettes made available
I am distressed that this Liberal government and the Health Minister, Greg Hunt, are sliding in the banning of e-cigarettes and nicotine based e-juice. Nicotine has always been prohibited in…
Someone needed to stand up to the buzzword-led invasion
[Forum] It is not often I agree with one of our State Ministers, and I will try not to make a habit of it. However, I must agree with Police…
Prejudices need not be repeated
In response to the article “Entries open for mental health Art Works! Exhibition” that appeared in CCN edition 249 and on coastcommunitynews.com.au; “It also works to quash the stigma faced…