Nuclear power not the way
It’s difficult to make sense of Mr Hemmings’ letter as he seems to wander Trump-like all over the place (All renewable grid a fantasy, CCN 479), but I shall do…
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Restoring democracy at Council
Praise for Come From Away
Did you write this letter?
Tell the truth in election leadup
Thanks to emergency workers and community
Ongoing trackwork a major gripe
All renewable grid a fantasy
Pay for your own flights
Book your own accommodation
Our PM has requested of Aussies that we “ditch American products and buy local goods”. One easy way we can do this is with booking accommodation, because all travel apps…
Kudos to pharmacy staff
I join the congratulations to Noraville Terry White Pharmacy upon taking out the National Pharmacy of the Year Award (CCN 477). I was surprised and disappointed that there was no…
Back ABC emergency service
In the wake of Cyclone Alfred the Central Coast Branch of the Friends of the ABC urges residents to vote for a candidate in Robertson or Dobell who would support…
Lots more opportunities for solar
I saw recently that the government is providing funds to provide solar power on unit blocks; not a bad idea. Breakers has recently covered its carpark with solar panels, approximately…
Kudos to Kincumber Library
The recent Grandparent’s Day at Kincumber Library during Seniors Week was a wonderful Time to Shine event. Children and grandparents enjoyed story time, music, movement, and activities. Thank you, Kincumber…
We need some empathy for the homeless
Forget the political misconceptions in Paul Robertson’s reply to my letter. (CCN 476). The alarming aspect of his reply was the apparent total lack of empathy towards homeless people. His…
Where will the nuclear waste go?
Like any other zealot, your correspondent (CCN 476) has ignored the problems with nuclear energy – the high cost, the time to commission the plants, and the elephant in the…
Headline on tree trimming could be misleading
It was disappointing to see CCN use part of an SES quote for the front page headline on January 23: “Cut those trees, warns SES”. Heat is now the most…
Firmed renewables our cheapest energy option
I would like to respond to Charles Hemmings’ letter on energy (CCN 476). He erroneously suggests that renewable energy may be ruinously costly. The CSIRO reviewed the costs of known…
Airport masterplan a waste of money
Central Coast Council’s decision to approve an Airport Masterplan requiring the “investment” of tens of millions of dollars is a colossal waste of ratepayers money. Even if the optimistic estimates…
Just get on with airport masterplan
It is evidence of the ridiculous to-ing and fro-ing of planning on the Central Coast that the development of the Central Coast Airport is still in progress. I wonder how…