Political posters offensive
Recently on my way to the Peninsula Leisure Centre, I was confronted with Lucy Wicks posters around the railway crossing. I later realised on my way to Kariong that they…
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Cat adoption made unnecessarily difficult
Over the past few months, we have been hearing reports about animal refuge centres being overwhelmed by the number of animals requiring shelter after being abandoned etc. On the local…
Misinformation on housing issues
When reading Central Coast News issue 480, I noted that one of the three full-page Liberal Party advertisements featuring Lucy Wicks as the Robertson candidate for the forthcoming Federal election…
Woolworths plan a travesty
I’d like to prevent the beautiful and pristine natural habitat that is Kincumber foreshore wetland from being redeveloped by Woolworths. The threatened wetland development at Kincumber is a travesty. It’s…
Nuclear power not the way
It’s difficult to make sense of Mr Hemmings’ letter as he seems to wander Trump-like all over the place (All renewable grid a fantasy, CCN 479), but I shall do…
Restoring democracy at Council
That Kevin Brooks (CCN 478) and Merril Jackson (CCN 479) were unable to receive information from Central Coast Council is a classic example of what happens when an organisation becomes…
Praise for Come From Away
I attended a performance of Come From Away presented by Red Tree Theatre. It tells the story of what happened when US air space was closed to planes after the…
Did you write this letter?
I am trying to locate the person who wrote this note left in a tree in the spot at the corner of Reeves St and Manns Rd, Gosford, where my…
Tell the truth in election leadup
In issue 478, you ran two full-page ads for (Liberal candidate for Robertson) Lucy Wicks and a further full-page Liberal Party ad authorised by Chris Stone of the Liberal Party….
Thanks to emergency workers and community
I wish to thank the volunteers from our wonderful community, the SES and RFS, the police and others who joined in the extensive search for my dear husband, Philip Burrell,…
Ongoing trackwork a major gripe
With regard to train delays and union strike action, it would appear that any minor problem (such as signalling) can be enhanced to a much larger problem without supervision. I…
All renewable grid a fantasy
I note that Future Sooner is lodging its final report soon (CCN 478). Closing our existing coal-fired power stations would have some benefit, but what are we going to replace…
Pay for your own flights
Peter Dutton – you want to attend NRL grand finals, as the owner of 26 investment properties, pay for air flights out of your own pocket, instead of slugging Aussie…
Book your own accommodation
Our PM has requested of Aussies that we “ditch American products and buy local goods”. One easy way we can do this is with booking accommodation, because all travel apps…
Kudos to pharmacy staff
I join the congratulations to Noraville Terry White Pharmacy upon taking out the National Pharmacy of the Year Award (CCN 477). I was surprised and disappointed that there was no…
Back ABC emergency service
In the wake of Cyclone Alfred the Central Coast Branch of the Friends of the ABC urges residents to vote for a candidate in Robertson or Dobell who would support…
Lots more opportunities for solar
I saw recently that the government is providing funds to provide solar power on unit blocks; not a bad idea. Breakers has recently covered its carpark with solar panels, approximately…
Kudos to Kincumber Library
The recent Grandparent’s Day at Kincumber Library during Seniors Week was a wonderful Time to Shine event. Children and grandparents enjoyed story time, music, movement, and activities. Thank you, Kincumber…
We need some empathy for the homeless
Forget the political misconceptions in Paul Robertson’s reply to my letter. (CCN 476). The alarming aspect of his reply was the apparent total lack of empathy towards homeless people. His…
Where will the nuclear waste go?
Like any other zealot, your correspondent (CCN 476) has ignored the problems with nuclear energy – the high cost, the time to commission the plants, and the elephant in the…