Important decisions looming for Coast residents
On September 14 we all need to make two important decisions to ensure our future council is the best possible fit for our community. Firstly, with the referendum we need…
On September 14 we all need to make two important decisions to ensure our future council is the best possible fit for our community. Firstly, with the referendum we need…
After reading a letter to the editor recently in Coast Community News, I was relieved to see someone other than myself express concerns over productivity at Central Coast Council. I…
The COVID-19 pandemic made a significant impact on the lives of residents across the Central Coast. One resulting issue which (unsurprisingly) is never talked about was the closure of the…
I would really like to know how Central Coast Council can justify including a sewer usage fee on our water and sewer rates. I can understand water usage on water…
Central Coast Council is at it again – into our wallets for a 4.8 per cent increase in rates. Since this shambles was placed in the hands of an administrator…
Recent articles in local newspapers contain reports that the Peninsula Residents Association (PRA) was unable to obtain details about Central Coast Council’s latest operating budget as it was considered “not…
In a moment of exuberance after the Mariners won the 2023 championship, the Administrator of Central Coast Council announced that he had authorised the expenditure of $2M to kick-start the…
Not so long ago the world was up in arms over the logging and deforestation of the Amazon. We are doing the same thing to our forests and bushland in…
I strongly challenge comments made by Administrator Rik Hart, at the June 25 council meeting that the current Gosford Library needs to be removed … because we’re short of green…
I was volunteering for the 5 Lands Walk, at a designated bus stop for the participants in Ettalong on June 22. It was very cold and, noticing me rubbing my…
The NSW Government has just handed down the 2024/25 Budget and the overarching take-away is that there will not be an almost half a billion dollar surplus, but in fact,…
I am writing this letter as I feel the builder who built our third home deserves a pat on the back for his work ethics and finishes. We had spoken…
Recently I had the absolute privilege of experiencing two of the most continuous spinetingling hours of my life. My husband and I were totally enveloped by the amazing performance of…
Why is Central Coast Administrator Rik Hart telling local community groups to vote yes in the upcoming referendum to reducing the number of councillors and wards in the local government…
Again this week, two rubbish bins went sliding down my street after being emptied, gaining momentum as they hurtled towards the bottom of the hill. I fear for anyone walking…
The popular morning services Central Coast to Sydney has been drastically cut by the Minns Labor State Government. Commuters now have a choice to catch a 5:10am or 5:57am service…
This week we have seen the NSW Government commit to building 377,000 new homes across the state over the next five years, to align with the National Housing Accord. As…
In response to Kay Donaldson (CCN May 9) may I attempt to explain why the debate regarding over-population is barely a murmur? The ruling political parties of this country are…
I’m so happy that Ettalong Diggers has just brought out a new menu and there are quite a few vegan and vegetarian options. It’s a great step forward and I’ll…
I understand that most people, when it comes to our government, are mostly concerned, or know about, the services they provide for our safety, comfort and living condition – community…