Moving Flakelar sculpture outrageous
I knew John Flakelar, the designer of the fountain, and other leaders behind the original development of Kibble Park – John Phillips, Malcolm Brooks, Peter Turnbull and Kevin Booth, together…
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Let’s look at China’s deal with the Solomon Islands
There would be few of us who are not concerned about the deal between China and the Solomon Islands, bringing a military superpower to our doorstep. It has become a…
Time to address Bitou Bush in the Umina Beach Dunes
The spread of Bitou bush in the Umina Beach Sand Dunes, between the Ocean Beach, and Umina Beach Surf Clubs, in some areas is currently uncontrolled and severely impacting Native…
Why are we closing hospitals?
In response to “NSW Health workers at breaking point?” (PP054): on the Northern Beaches there were two level 3 community-based public hospitals. They were both consequently run into the ground…
Council should publish its pothole stats
As I have remarked here before, it can be quite illuminating reading a major “Big Smoke” newspaper such as the Sydney Morning Herald. In this case a study was performed…
See how your MP voted
With the federal election finally called, readers may be interested in knowing just how their local MP voted in recent issues; just visit https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/ and enter your postcode and candidate….
Beware of dog baits around Gosford
I just wanted to (raise) awareness to watch the ground for rat poison in raw meat around the Gosford area. I was walking my dog Tilly recently and found around…
Woy Woy carparking could take a while
Three years after the election promise of a commuter carpark at Woy Woy, the announcement has finally been made (“Federal Government commits an extra $8.2M for Woy Woy carpark”, PP…
Workers’ comp payment confusion
A question for Lucy Wicks and Gordon Reid. After many years of having meetings and sending emails asking Members of Parliament and Opposition candidates what they can do about my…
Artwork lost as Macmasters amenities block upgraded
I would like to raise awareness of Council’s demolition of the amenities block at Macmasters Beach, which has a public art piece by local exhibiting artist John Oates. It will…
Budget ‘winners’ haven’t really won
To describe motorists, low-income earners and first house buyers as “big winners” in the federal Budget requires an extraordinary leap of faith (“Budget wins for motorists, low- to middle-income earners…
Double standards from EPA?
Local residents read with interest your story that “Environmental lawyers have cautioned the NSW EPA that its decision to give Delta Electricity a pollution exemption in December last year is…
The great Woy Woy car park mirage
A car park for Woy Woy … sounds like déjà vu. Does Lucy Wicks or anyone in the Federal Coalition really think that we are going to fall for that,…
IPART water rate decision gut-wrenching
IPART’s decision to approve Central Coast Council’s application for a 34 per cent water rate hike (plus inflation) is gut-wrenching for the community, and will cause serious hardship (CCN334). Thirty-four…
Act of kindness brightened the day
In times of COVID, the Ukraine invasion, floods and a coming election, let me share with you a wonderful act of decency and kindness. I had just finished visiting a…
Road or obstacle course?
I am a motorcycle rider. Everyday I take my life into my own hands. Apart from watching my speed limit, I now must constantly watch the road and avoid the…
Why can’t we get reception for ABC 98.1FM on Wyong Rd?
I am disappointed that the ABC has never bothered to look into the terrible radio reception of ABC News Radio 98.1 FM along the length of Wyong Road. The problem is…
A damning report
The recommendations of this exhaustive inquiry are essentially that the people in charge of the council should be competent in their abilities to perform their duties and be focused on…
Where to find new councillors?
I fully agree with Bruce Hyland’s comments re suitably qualified and experienced people for the role of councillors (CCC, March 23). The problem is where to find them. I think…
Lessons to be learnt from Public Inquiry report
While the findings of the Public Inquiry are, perhaps, not as complete as they might have been with a full terms-of-reference, they cover most of the issues of concern and…