Corrupted structure of NSW Labor
[Forum] In October 2019, Van Davy addressed the following [truncated] letter to Michael Lavarch, copying in ALP President, Wayne Swan, Party Leader, Anthony Albanese, and ALP National Secretary, Paul Erikson…
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Time for Australia to become self-sufficient
[Forum] COVID-19 continues to affect major parts of the world, albeit with few cases in Australia (fortunately). It is time to plan for our future. How will Australia handle an…
When will the tip re-open?
It appears that Kincumber Waste Transfer facility has been closed for maintenance thus one would expect that a re-opening date would be programmed. Whilst appreciating the current unusual situation, calls…
Erosion of democracy on the Coast
[Forum] I can’t agree more with Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch, that the Central Coast Planning Panel is simply a rubber stamp for development (coastcommunitynews.com.au). Coupled with advocacy from developer…
Cuts to ABC are appalling
[Forum] We are appalled at further outrageous attacks on the ABC by the Morrison Government when people need the ABC more than ever in these troubling times. The ABC is…
Seriously negligent to promote cycling
[Forum] They should try and test what they say about cycling on the Central Coast.Central Coast Local Health District’s Health Promotion Service are bonkers. It is very dangerous without proper…
Speeding cyclists should be on the road not on shared pathways
[Forum] I must compliment Central Coast Council on the increasing network of shared pathways (cyclists/pedestrians) on the Coast. Not only are they increasing in number but are well maintained. However,…
When will the upgrade to The Pacific Highway through Wyong commence?
[Forum] One has to ask; just how much planning is really needed to achieve the long overdue and much needed upgrade to The Pacific Highway through Wyong? I enclose extracts…
Beware when selecting an aged care provider
[Forum] Firstly, thank you for such a wonderful informative paper. A warning to all who are going into the aged care system, my husband and I are both on packages…
We will soon be importing fresh milk
[Forum] I am sure that the Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud, is aware of the parlous state of the dairy industry. Milk is now markedly cheaper than when the industry…
Follow the sign
Seen on a sign next to the lift in a shopping centre: “Passengers must maintain a limit.” Assuming that this refers to the number on board (as opposed to, say,…
We need our independent ABC to grow not diminished further
[Forum] At a time of unprecedented and continuing cuts to investigative journalists, news services and independent voices across the Australian and worldwide media landscape, we need our independent ABC to…
Was it party politics that forced resignation from Risk and Audit Committee?
[Forum] In response to the article ‘Councillor resigns from committee after enduring hostility’ that appeared in Coast Community Chronicle, edition 191, Cr Louise Greenaway has always supported and represented her…
Mutu St upgrade was needed
I wish to take this opportunity to rebuff comments made by Brian Raffa, Woy Woy, (Forum, Peninsula News, 1 June 2020) in relation to the upgrading of Mutu St, Woy…
Dry July, is it a test for Cancers and Leo’s
[Forum] So, what is it with Dry July, is it a test for Cancers and Leo’s? Don’t they think that we can do this in our birthday month? I know…
If only …
[Forum] Regarding the government’s COVIDSafe app, there certainly was a lot of news about this in the last edition (245). Now, if only that tracker worked on my old iPhone…
Strategic plan … or weasel words and twaddle?
Central Coast Council’s recently released draft Local Strategic Planning Statement is a tragic reflection of what has become of our state and local planning systems. Systems which are so important…
Thank you, kind stranger
[Forum] I was standing isolated in the queue at a Point Clare supermarket waiting for my goods to travel along the conveyor when I suddenly realised that I had left…
Shhhhh!
[Forum] The last several months have shown people in the world how life quickly can change whatever that may be. It has resulted in good things and bad things. Many…
Restorative Justice for Environmental Crime recommended
[Forum] The process of Restorative Justice for Environmental Crime has been successfully used in law as a means to have greater input into decision making, and a form of healing…