We need vandal-proof street signs
In reply to Unnecessary street signs by Andrew McDonald (CCN 412), I do not know what the situation is in other parts of the Central Coast, but on the Peninsula…
letters to the editor
Majority doesn’t always get it right
Your correspondent seems to think that the majority is always right (Good handling of referendum debate, CCN 412). May I remind him that this is not always the case? For…
We need to save our mature trees
I am very worried about the tactics being used by Rik Hart (Central Coast Council Administrator) in relation to Austin Butler Reserve – he is trying to sweeten-up residents with…
Time to resolve land disputes
There appears to be some dismay in the community that the Yes vote for the Voice was defeated. To those people may I point out the very things that, we…
Vital resource for the community
To the team at Coast Community News – thank you all for providing a vital resource for our community. I eagerly await the latest edition to find out what is…
Improving Indigenous outcomes must start today
The Voice referendum is behind us with a resounding and sensible No, but the issue of Indigenous equality, disadvantage and recognition has a long way to go in public debate….
Time for us all to come together
I would like to kindly request that all Australians who voted No or Yes come together now and put this behind us. All of us need some soul searching, kindness…
Parking problems overlooked
I was appalled to read the recent letter by Lyn Barnett of Bateau Bay – (Huge fine uncalled for, CCN 410). It highlights the deaf and dumb attitude of bureaucracy….
Democracy editorial not accurate
I am writing in response to your editorial of Thursday, October 12 (CCN 411) in which you incorrectly use the term “participatory democracy” to describe our existing system of local…
Leave our green space alone
To the owners of Deepwater Plaza and their tenant Woolworths: hands off “green” public land in Woy Woy CBD. Commission a more responsible consultant to solve your claimed problems. Redevelop…
Good handling of referendum debate
I would like to congratulate the Coast Community News for its handling of the referendum debate. By allowing both sides to have their say (you) demonstrated that it is possible…
We need Royal Commission into COVID
The Australian people deserve a Royal Commission into the COVID pandemic. It would not be to find blame but to see how we handle the next situation and what not…
Saying Yes to a gentle request
When handing out Yes material at pre-poll I met a bright and cheerful No volunteer … not a neo-con, or Liberal, but a voter concerned about “division”. She told me…
No litter at Wyong railway station
As a regular train traveller to Sydney from Wyong (I would like to say that) Wyong train station would be number one in cleanliness. The railway tracks at the station…
No government support for cancer patients
I would like to make the public aware of the absolute lack of support there is for cancer patients from the government. I am a 53-year-old woman who was recently…
Time for MPs to set priorities
I have concerns about the priorities of our elected representatives, Member for Robertson Gordon Reid and Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch on the south end of the Central Coast. Gordon…
Yes signs defaced by No campaigners
Perhaps now that mining magnate billionaire, Clive Palmer, has pledged $2M to the No campaign, they’ll be able to afford their own coreflutes, rather than spray painting NO over VOTE…
Huge fine uncalled for by Council
I read with interest the story Disability driver urges council to show common sense (CCN 409) by Terry Collins. I too have been fined $283 by Central Coast Council. I…
Voice not about creating more bureaucracy
Some, such as Natini Padmanabhan (CCN 408), argue that The Indigenous Voice to Parliament should not be based in the Constitution. But let’s consider what having that basis means in…
Civic duty to vote
I was taken aback by Jeffrey Tildesley’s letter on having to vote (Why should we be forced to vote? CCN 408). Does he not realise that people have died in…