Liesl Tesch was respected and acknowledged
I am writing to respond to Ms Genny Murphy’s accusations against me printed in Edition 439 of Peninsula News (February 26), following last month’s official opening of new social and…
letters to the editor
Go Gosford campaign brings Groundhog Day to mind
One has to be excused for thinking it’s Groundhog Day when reading of the Go Gosford campaign to give the community a say on the revitalisation of Gosford (Government architect…
Democracy needed in planning process
Matthew Wales’ claim that reducing the number of DA objections required to trigger a referral to Council will “impede the orderly development we need’ (“Chamber opposes lower submission threshold”, Peninsula…
Bouquets for Wyong and Gosford hospital staff
In August, I was diagnosed with Small Cell Cancer, and was admitted to Wyong Hospital for immediate chemotherapy. All the staff were friendly, diligent and professional. Even the volunteers were…
Coast should receive its share of government spending
I am writing to your paper in relation to the deterioration of the Central Coast and regional NSW, through the focus on Sydney, and the waste of money being spent…
Party councillors have been missing in action
In response to Fred Charles, “Do we have to wait another three years?”, how would things have been different when the candidates that were elected didn’t live on the Peninsula?…
The north has third world infrastructure
An attempt by NSW Planning Minister, Mr Anthony Roberts, to supply straight answers regarding the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 has appalled us at the Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct…
Wicks mails out misleading energy information
Lucy Wicks has done residents a disservice by mailing out to residents misleading information about the best solutions for reducing energy costs. Although some good strategies were mentioned, the information…
What is the future of the Peninsula?
The recent news of Woy Woy Sporties’ overdevelopment is not just about the future of an 84 year-old bowling club. It’s about the future of the Woy Woy Waterfront, our…
Creeks are the best form of drainage we have
Regarding “Councillors invited to community meeting at Umina”, Peninsula News, November 13. Ms Greyem tells us that the lack of adequate drainage and drainage solutions are of massive importance to…
Female Public toilets at Terrigal Beach are an absolute disgrace
The female public toilets at Terrigal Beach are an absolute disgrace. There is such poor natural lighting that numerous fluorescent lights are on all day, a cost I’m sure Council…
Just pull your fingers out on dredging
It is great to hear that the sand has come back to Lobster Beach but the channel is dangerously shallow. We need the Federal Member, State Member and our local…