More to business than bottom line
Henry Chisholm (CCN 420) justifiably complains of Woolworths’ termination of 15-item-or-less fast lanes. However, he suggests that “many elderly shoppers will not use the self-serve checkouts as they are confused…
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Reassurance from Forestry Corporation
In response to the story Forest fire heightens residents’ fears (CCN 420) I wish to reassure the community that State forests are managed responsibly in line with strict regulations, with…
Central Coast’s identity crisis
The Central Coast is being driven into an identity crisis by the NSW Government, faceless government appointed bureaucracies called planning panels, and an out-of-control Administrator. Firstly, we are not part…
Councillors should appoint CEO
The five-year contract extension for Central Coast Council CEO David Farmer is the wrong decision, taken for the wrong reasons, using the wrong procedure (Five more years for Council CEO,…
How much more of this power station debacle?
Whether it’s Vales Point or Eraring power stations or the former Lake Munmorah power station, they all have in many ways impacted on our environment and statistics show impacts on…
Is this your boat?
The boat pictured washed-up outside our complex during a recent storm last week but so far no-one has come to collect it. We have a rock shelf surrounding Peeks Point…
Council’s interest charges totally unfair
Due to my work-related movement and residential address changes, I requested Central Coast Council send notices (regarding my investment property at Wyoming) to my email and this was confirmed by…
Not everyone likes self-serve supermarkets
Staff at local Woolworths have been abused and threatened by some customers due to the closing of the fast lanes in their stores. Many elderly shoppers will not use the…
Changed plan for Gosford CBD
The original plan for the Gosford CBD has been altered so much that the citizens can’t work out what happened to the original plan. Gosford City Library was to be…
More special rate increases unjustified
Central Coast Council’s plan for two further special variation rate increases (worth about 30 per cent in total) are totally unjustified (Rate Rise Needs to Stay, CCN 418). Council claims…
Cancellation of travel card disappointing
It is disappointing the NSW Labor Government has cancelled the Regional Travel Card (RTC) for eligible senior citizens. While recent press articles suggest the “baby boomers” are heading overseas for…
‘Protection works’ won’t protect
As a very concerned member of the community in regards to the proposed seawall, I would just like to ask why it is being called ‘coastal protection works’ when really…
A warning to shoppers
I was doing my normal routine shopping on Saturday, November 11, at Deepwater Plaza. I had been to the ATM, returned some plates to Kmart and bought two t-shirts and…
Praise for Forum
As one of the frequent but irregular letter-writers to your Forum, thank you for your generous words in your Editorial (CCN 417). I highly value the opportunity to contribute my…
Federal government cuts
Your front page story November 23 revealed the news that the Federal Government had abandoned plans for an improved carpark at Woy Woy Station and a rail upgrade between Tuggerah…
What’s happening with intersection upgrade?
I am writing with concern over the neglect of the upgrade to the intersection of Wards Hill Rd and Empire Bay Dr. It has been mooted for upgrade for some…
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…
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…
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…