Cost of living taking its toll
The Entrance and other locations on the Central Coast experiencing an influx of either “free campers” or homeless persons camped at recreational parks or carparks is a major concern. (CCN…
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Sad state of affairs for Gosford bowlers
Gosford City Bowling Club members were told they had a five-year lease but it looks like Central Coast Leagues Club is forcing them into a no win situation by cutting…
Preventative lopping should be enforced
I note the warning from SES local commanders about keeping trees under control with the coming storm season (CCN472). However, I have to wonder what happens when the danger is…
Let’s denounce thinking like this
As an Australian and a supporter of democracy, the rule of law, human rights and social justice, I find it almost impossible to express my utter disgust and dismay at…
Who takes responsibility?
Once again our illustrious Central Coast Council gets it wrong and the ratepayers cop the bill (Council convicted over Narara Creek sewage leak, CCN 470). Half a million bucks down…
Public housing in a bad way
I live in a 45-unit Department of Housing complex at Bateau Bay in the electorate of Dobell. Emma McBride (Labor) currently holds a 1.5 per cent lead. Would the Prime…
Where are the EV chargers?
I do not own a car (too expensive, and public transport suffices for my needs), but if I did then it would be an EV (electric vehicle). However, travelling around…
Let’s keep the library building
It was interesting to read two alternate views published in the CCN forum on December 5 regarding the demolition of the old Gosford Library. I am of the view that…
Thank you to Adelene Village staff
Yet again I was privileged to observe, and participate in, our Christmas party at Adelene Independent Living Village, Wyoming. All members of the Adelene staff show so much love, respect,…
Steer clear of bus and taxi only areas
Of recent times there have been more private cars transiting through the Burns Cres bus and taxi only area. Soon some pedestrians will be hit by one of those cars….
Independents could cause an upset to ALP
Mr David Horsfall mentions in his letter of December 19 that today’s ALP is not the Party it was in 1972. Indeed, I think that NSW Labor has never been…
Council needs to regulate cats
People who leave their cats to roam 24/7 and leave their cats on their own for a number of days are not responsible pet owners. Having their kill left outside…
Sustainability pledge by Council doesn’t ring true
Central Coast Council’s plan to demolish the Gosford Library building and replace it with a water feature and green space is presented as a commitment to sustainability. However, this proposal…
Labor still championing workers says Mehan
I write to respond to assertions made by Mr Horsfall of North Gosford that the Minns Labor Government has betrayed Labor tradition (CCN 469). As Bob Carr, this states longest…
Let’s give peace another chance
I enter my 92nd year of life on January 2 and wish to pass on my firm hope and reasonable expectation. My wife and I live in a local retirement…
Give nurses the pay they deserve
Was it coincidence or smart editing that I read on page three of CCN 468 how nurses and midwives continue to rally and fight for improved staffing and fair pay…
Failing basic maths on nuclear
Already I’m feeling lied to by the Leader of the Opposition who tells me that dirty nuclear power is cheaper than clean solar, wind and batteries. His own costings say…
What’s happened to my old Labor Party?
Despite being an ALP supporter for many decades (but now no longer a member) I am disappointed in Premier Chris Minns’ performance of late. He antagonised the nurses (underpaid hard…
Lack of planning leads to DA backlog
It’s hard to fathom how Central Coast Council can quickly go from one disaster to another, particularly so when ratepayers are still paying for past Council sins. How else do…
Speak up now to save library
While the CEO of the Central Coast Council seems to be hell-bent on demolishing the current Gosford library building to apparently replace it with a concrete slab, the new developments…