Why save the library?
Why do some people want to save Gosford Library? (CCN 465) It’s been years since the Brisbane Water County Council building and clock tower was heritage listed and look at…
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Privilege to attend St Cecilia’s
I’d like to share with you an event that took place at St Cecilia’s Church Wyong on Saturday, November 23 – the installation of the relic of St Cecilia. St…
New bill normalises sexualisation of society
Our local Labor MPs have once again shown their standing on moral standards, ethical values and social issues. Whilst we hear many concerns about domestic violence, children’s mental health, women’s…
Community ministry does great job
A few months back I was at Niagara Park visiting the Sara Lea shop and noticed this rather beautiful, peaceful place, known as Community@17. Upon further investigation, I was surprised…
Why doesn’t Council want a PIO?
When I first read of the (Local Government) Minister’s restrictions on the new Central Coast Council’s options, I thought that this was an example of political overreach. Then, I saw…
Greyhound industry can’t self-regulate
It is painfully obvious that the greyhound industry, with its many vested interests, is fundamentally incapable of regulating itself (Renewed call to shut down greyhound industry, CCN 465). The distressing…
Ramifications of an industry shutdown
Does Abigail Boyd realise what she is asking for (Renewed call to shut down greyhound racing industry, CCN 465)? Does she realise the ramifications a closing down of the greyhound…
Support for all-access pool
I am in a similar situation to Elaine Norling (One woman crusade continues for all-accessible ocean pool, CCN 465). I would like to offer my support in her efforts to…
Dangerous walk to school as bus card denied
The Department of Transport rejected my application for a bus pass for my daughter to attend Woy Woy High School next year for Year 10. I realise the walk to…
Parents need to be responsible
I was disgusted when I read the letter about an 80-year-old woman being terrorised (Time to act on youth crime, Forum CCN 464). One has to wonder just what their…
Where are the national flags?
With the exception of the RSL Club and a local radio station, not one business in the entire West Gosford area has the national flag being flown. This includes all…
Fast train service a pipedream
The federal government is squandering another $500M of our money to pursue the pipedream of a fast-train service between Sydney and Newcastle. The UK government has just announced that it…
Time to act on youth crime
I live in an over-55s housing commission complex. There are 45 units and most of the tenants are well past 70 years of age. In the past six months we…
Public should be admitted to councillor briefings
The simple answer to the question, should staff briefings to councillors be open to the public? (CCN 464) is absolutely yes. Both councillors and council staff are representatives/employees of the…
No more pet projects
It comes as no surprise to me that (Central Coast Councillor) Doug Eaton introduced a Motion regarding Central Coast Airport at Warnervale. I fully expect him to introduce other former…
A battery just won’t do the job
Central Coast News advises in issue 463 that a ‘large’ battery is to be built at the Eraring Power Station. Given the connection to the NSW grid, this location makes…
Off leash dogs a menace at East Gosford
The stunning sporting fields at Hilton Moore Oval (East Gosford) are being totally overtaken by dogs off their leads. Just recently a young promising distance runner was bitten by a…
Logical solution for economic committee
With the continued friction between the parties continuing in Council there has to be a logical solution satisfactory to both parties. Councillors Doug Eaton and Belinda Neal have to back…
Council “coalition” an improvement
Isn’t it strange that Geoff Mitchell, in his letter (CCN 463), is whingeing about a coalition forming to “run the council to the disenfranchisement of 50 per cent of Coast…blah,…
Constant disagreement at Council meeting
Having read the editorial in CCN on October 31 (CCN 462), I contacted the two journalists who were present at (the Council) meeting on October 29; I think we all…