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…
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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…
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…