Someone has to pay for renewables
In Forum CCN 417 Dennis Silvers says: “True, there is a cost, (renewables) but it depends on who is covering the cost – not necessarily the electricity consumer”. My question…
letters to the editor
Where are our Federal MPs?
I am one of those people that still love to flick through a local newspaper (hard copy) and really appreciate your local paper. I was just reading the latest edition…
Pat on back for local builder
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. He is Jody…
A vibrant tapestry of voices in our Letters to the Editor Forum
EDITORIAL – In an era dominated by social media discourse, Coast Community News has cultivated a dynamic and vibrant Letters to the Editor forum that mirrors our local community’s rich…
Lots of problems with proposed Kariong rezoning
Whilst it is acknowledged that the attempt to rezone land along Woy Woy Rd is just about the rezoning it is worth noting that there is little point in rezoning…
Parking situation in Gosford dire
A few Wednesdays ago I tried to park in the Gosford railway station car park at around midday. It was full. I then went to the Kibble Park Carpark to…
Where’s the proof?
Your correspondent somehow links the price of Mongolian fish with the cost of living (Beware cost of renewables, CCN 416). I would dearly love to see his reasoning for this….
Consumers better off with renewables
With reference to the letter from Charles Hemmings (Beware of the cost of renewables, CCN 416). True there is a cost, but it depends on who is covering the cost…
State Government should butt out
It looks as though the Minister for Local Government has cancelled Gosford as a city (with council chambers now based at Wyong) and (interference from the State Government). Gosford was…
Ramps needed at East Bateau Bay shops
Stairs seem to be an issue in Bateau Bay. While some stairs to the local reserve are taken down, others are never removed. The original buildings at the local shopping…
Community battery a good thing
It’s good to see that Narara has installed trusted technology like batteries instead of a dodgy nuclear reactor (Narara community battery switched on, CCN 415). Who said that the Coast…
Real reason for dead birds
Having had a bit to do with Mutton Birds (Short-Tailed Shearwaters) I feel I must respond to an article on the deaths of these creatures as printed last week in…
Close of power stations could lead to blackouts
Although Telstra has the most wide-ranging mobile coverage, I was surprised to hear that Optus has about 11 million customers – about half the population. Lots of people were inconvenienced…
Superhero paramedics
This is a heartfelt appreciative reference concerning my daughter Sarah, who is terminally ill with a brain cancer. On Wednesday, November 1, she was discharged from Gosford Hospital into our…
Terrigal nature reserve a disgrace
The nature reserve along Terrigal Dr between Ocean View Dr and Terrigal is completely overgrown with invasive weeds like bamboo, bitou, lantana and littered with rubbish. It is a complete…
Too much coaching from sidelines
Watching the Mariners game on October 29 reminded me of a very junior game at Davidson Oval at a very shivery 8am. The coach yelled at a youngster who stopped,…
No need for big buses
As a resident of Pearl Beach since 2000 I have had occasion to use the bus to Woy Woy or Gosford and back to Pearl Beach, via Patonga (Number 54)….
It’s called democracy
So, media outlets like Reuters have doubts (that) Australia is a civilised country and we are bigoted because the majority of the people voted No. Well, my answer to that…
Applauding the call for unity
I applaud the stance of Nalini Padmanabhan (CCN 413), particularly the call for us to unite and work towards our common interest as Australians. The best way to assist all…
Uncontrolled dogs cannot be permitted
I would like to give a big shout out to ‘Gordon’, the Scottish white knight who responded to a terrifying dog attack on the evening of Monday, October 23. Two…