Terrigal nature reserve a disgrace
The nature reserve along Terrigal Dr between Ocean View Dr and Terrigal is completely overgrown with invasive weeds like bamboo, bitou, lantana and littered with rubbish. It is a complete…
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Too much coaching from sidelines
Watching the Mariners game on October 29 reminded me of a very junior game at Davidson Oval at a very shivery 8am. The coach yelled at a youngster who stopped,…
No need for big buses
As a resident of Pearl Beach since 2000 I have had occasion to use the bus to Woy Woy or Gosford and back to Pearl Beach, via Patonga (Number 54)….
It’s called democracy
So, media outlets like Reuters have doubts (that) Australia is a civilised country and we are bigoted because the majority of the people voted No. Well, my answer to that…
Applauding the call for unity
I applaud the stance of Nalini Padmanabhan (CCN 413), particularly the call for us to unite and work towards our common interest as Australians. The best way to assist all…
Uncontrolled dogs cannot be permitted
I would like to give a big shout out to ‘Gordon’, the Scottish white knight who responded to a terrifying dog attack on the evening of Monday, October 23. Two…
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…
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…
Outright disrespect
A group held a picnic right beside this no entry sign We went to Avoca Beach on Sunday, October 8, for a cup of tea and a snack. My partner…
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…