Wyoming Rd needs attention
I fully support Bob Hall’s comments regarding Wyoming Rd South (CCN 425). As a rate-paying resident for 50-plus years, I recall in the late 70s signing a petition for a…
letters to the editor
No thanks to nuclear
The Opposition has identified two locations on the Central Coast for its nuclear power plant proposal, Eraring and Bayswater. An excellent way to ensure that Labor is returned at the…
Toukley McDonald’s a bad idea
The Council should not allow a McDonald’s restaurant at Toukley. The traffic is already congested with the school, Aldi, Service NSW and the coffee shop right near the traffic lights….
Where are the trees?
Good news: Council is upgrading 11 play areas around the Central Coast. Yay. Bad news: Council is NOT providing any shade at any of these areas. Boo. Email, Feb 26Phil…
Bulk-billing the solution to cashless woes
One solution to Peter Blyth’s conundrum (Trend toward cashless disturbing, CCN 426) is to find a GP who bulk-bills. I know that it can be difficult, but now that they…
Action on e-scooters needed
When is security at Bateau Bay shopping centre and the Police going to actually do something about the teenage delinquents riding e-scooters up and down the bus service area? Will…
Interesting rainfall analysis
Is Terrigal the wettest place on the Central Coast? As an old Bureau weatherman I’m always interested in the rainfall differences we experience across the Central Coast and on occasion…
Aussie manufactured is good news
I was surprised by the story on moving a 477-tonne transformer from Victoria to NSW (Giant transformer on 1,000km trip to Colongra, CCN 425), not just because of the massive…
Change to Acknowledgement should be rescinded
On Tuesday, January 23, I attended the Central Coast Council meeting … (and) a decision was made, it seems unilaterally, by Administrator Rick Hart without consultation or acknowledgement of the…
Time to become a republic
I write in response to your correspondent (“Government is hurting most vulnerable”, CCN 422). Why on earth should the Opera House be used to observe the accession of a foreign…
Oil companies ripping us off
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is right to be concerned with petrol pricing (CCN422). The Labor Government would be well advised to look at this instead of the current supermarket…
Thanks to the Grange
I would like to give an enormous thank you to the Grange Hotel at Wyoming for their wonderful help and support. Our group of 30 members, all retired, visited the…
Calling ex-service people
I am setting up a branch of the Royal Legion Branch in Australia. It is open to all members of the British Armed forces and anyone who has served in…
Boycott a bad idea
I will not comply with Peter Dutton’s request to boycott Woolworths, which in turn could mean the standing down of thousands of Australian workers. Misused words generate misleading actions. This…
Thank you to Adelene Village staff
As my mobility causes me to sit quietly, watching, but still enjoying the Christmas festivities, I was recently privileged to observe, and participate, at our Adelene Village Independent Living, Wyoming…
Renewables not bringing down prices
Does our Federal Government really care about the average Australian? We had a failed referendum costing $450M while we have a crisis in funding aged care and housing. We now…
Councillors fundamental to a brighter future for the region
As (recently) revealed, Central Coast Council was the most complained about council in NSW for 2022-2023. This can be attributed to a range of factors including ongoing uncertainty around the…
Be careful sitting under trees
On Thursday January 4 at Macmasters Beach a large tree fell narrowly missing a family sitting almost underneath it. (It snapped) off at the base, which apparently had rotted through….
Mystery of stolen shoes
I had my shoes stolen from Ocean Beach the other day when I went for a walk. I posted online to let a few groups know to get in touch…
Wisemans Ferry Rd appalling
I am (concerned) with the neglect of Wisemans Ferry Rd. I was travelling along it to visit Wisemans Ferry and have lunch at the famous pub, but.was appalled at the…