Avoca Beach developments shameful
If you wish to build a five-storey apartment block in Avoca Beach, first buy a parcel of land on a hill and then remove the hill – shame! Alternatively, if…
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Problems with self-checkouts
I have experienced at least two serious issues with the Coles self-checkouts, and it behoves readers to be aware of them lest they find a surprise on the final bill….
Coast loses two of its best
Last month, two of our most giving Central Coast community members died. Each practised the conviction that learning and its expression are at the heart of a fulfilling life. For…
Check the facts on The Voice
I refer to the letter (CCN 392) headed “The Voice; it’s OK to vote No”. I wish to state that it is not OK to vote No when misinformation and…
Coles cutting costs
Forum: I was intrigued to read your correspondent’s report on Coles in Woy Woy closing its “express” lane (Bring back express checkout, CCN 391). By the way, Coles has always…
Express lane closures frustrating
I write in reference to the letter in Forum CCN392. I am a disabled 80 year old living in Wyoming. My local Coles has also shut its express aisle. There…
Administrator and CEO determined to leave their mark
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart and CEO David Farmer are determined to leave their mark on the Coast before they go next year. They are about to sell off…
Overpopulation affects global warming
In response to G Cameron (CCN 388) – Urgent action needed on global warming. Yes, most of your comments are correct – however you overlook the most important issue in…
The Voice; it’s OK to vote No
I would like to respond to the articles on page six of CCN 390 – Info session on the Voice to Parliament deemed a success and Greens urge Coasties to…
Banks need to be more responsible
Unfortunately my husband and I recently became another sad statistic when sophisticated scammers initiated a fraudulent bank transfer from our superannuation account with NAB. This was bad enough, but the…
Bring back express checkout
Most older shoppers/pensioners do their shopping several days of the week just buying a few items as they need them. Checkout was possible through the Express Lane of 15 items…
It’s time to fix those bridges
I wish to congratulate Geoff Mitchell of Kariong (CCN390). He put the hammer on the nail when he pointed out that our infrastructure is so inadequate. Over the past 30…
Will our roads and transport finally be addressed?
The Six Cities Commissioner Robyn Parker has committed the Commission to making it a priority to assess the transport needs of all future developments on the Coast. Fifty years ago…
Council needs to be accountable
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart, CEO David Farmer and senior staff do not provide the community with public services that are either of acceptable standards or that meet the…
Be wary of Pharmacy Guild
I read your correspondent’s letter (Change in prescriptions not that great, CCN 388) with interest. Like any other union, the Pharmacy Guild will always place its own members’ interests ahead…
At last – some attention for epilepsy
I see that Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is to Chair an Epilepsy Awareness Group. Hooray – finally epilepsy is to get some attention. Epilepsy is very misunderstood, and…
Climate is extremely complex
With his 20 years of experience studying climate science Geoff Cameron’s contribution in CCN 388 should not be dismissed out of hand. I hope, though, that he is wrong for…
Crisis situation over global warming
I would like to thank Geoff Cameron for his very clear contribution on global warming (CCN388). I don’t have his level of expertise but even I can see that we…
Change in prescriptions not that great
After an interesting chat with the chemist at Lake Haven about the new prescription regime being introduced by the Federal Government in September, I felt compelled to put something in…
The Voice will enhance our democracy
I refer to John King’s comments (CCN 387) regarding The Voice (to Parliament) and share his concerns that “every Federal Government has failed Aboriginal people miserably”. However, without berating or…