Having printed train timetables is essestial
I am hearing from both regular commuters and casual train travellers that new railway timetables are like the proverbial rocking horse poo; non-existent. I was a regular commuter for 10-12…
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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…
State Government should buy precious Davistown wetland
Forty seven hectares of precious Davistown wetland, consolidating eight separate sites, is up for sale on October 24. The land has been euphemistically titled ‘Tidal Shoals’. At a huge public…
Many have moved here to escape congestion
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce called for the introduction of high density zoning on the Peninsula and a comprehensive review of planning guidelines to assist with the 70,000 expected more…
Beach erosion solution provided
I read the article on the problems the six residents on Wamberal beach are going through. We are Australian Coastal Walls and have a system especially designed to combat beach…
Budgewoi cyclists taking their life in their own hands
This is an open letter to the Budgewoi and surrounds cycling community. For the love of God, please stop cycling across Budgewoi Bridge and up Scenic Dve into the western…
Innocent party still needs to defend himself in vehicle accidents
Something needs to be done about multiple vehicle accidents where one party is clearly in the wrong, but the insurance companies have been placing the innocent party’s contributions on a…
Great sense of relief in the community
There is a great sense of relief in the community since the recent Council elections. Some have even said it is like a huge weight has been lifted off their…
This is what Open Council means
The Council election results are in and it is plain that Central Coast residents have overwhelmingly voted for change. Both the former Wyong and Gosford Councils had their governing cliques,…
Authors congratulated for thought provoking plan
May I congratulate Peninsula News on its sponsorship and publication of the Central Coast Community Plan. It is a thought-provoking document, and the authors are to be commended for their…
Don’t even consider reopening the project
Regarding the Coast Community News article on the Mangrove Mountain garbage dump, published July 13, issue 162, I am delighted to see that people are still concerned about this man-made…
Council needs better newspaper advertising arrangements
Is Central Coast Council aware that the Central Coast Express Advocate (CCEA), Council’s main newspaper advertising medium, has in recent months, substantially reduced both its print run and distribution network?…
Where is the evidence for sustainability?
Council’s recent media reports regarding developer forums are intended to instil confidence in the council’s administration but the lack of detail in the council’s development plans undermines this. Administrator Mr…
Newspaper encouraged to see that Liberal promises are kept
Now that the by-election results are out, it is worth noting that, during her recent visits here, the Premier set out 10 specific actions to be taken by her Government…
Who approved our increasing national debt?
During several press interviews (in 2015), Mr Hockey stated that we are spending $40 million a day to repay the interest on our national debt. This equates to each Australian…
Government should put money where its mouth is
Deborah O’Neill is, of course, quite correct in one sense when she says that Lucy Wicks’ sudden discovery of the GP crisis is a political stunt (“GP ‘emergency’ is political…
Our country is not for sale at any price
I than humans t is no wonder that the people of Australia are totally disillusioned by any government here, as they allow our nation to be sold off. Our farmers…
Walk to the station is extremely difficult
After the welcome showers, it is now extremely difficult to walk to the railway station between Matthew Pde and Collard Rd, on Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare. As one side…
Get rid of the jet skis
Cronulla? No, it was Boxing Day on the little beaches at the groyne near Half Tide Rocks off Ettalong Beach. The scene unfolded over several hours as more and more…
Council election results are mostly predetermined
On September 9 we will vote for 15 Councillors for the new Central Coast Council. I will be overseas and not a candidate, but I am deeply worried about the…