Join the garage sale trail
Each year, NSW generates more than 305,000 tonnes of textile waste, with 236,000 tonnes ending up in landfill. As Australia’s largest secondhand shopping event, Garage Sale Trail, approaches, I am…
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Dog poo disappointing
On Monday, November 3, I was disappointed while walking a dog that I am minding from my home in Green Point to the shops. I picked up five dog poos….
Where’s the new timetable?
The route #38 bus stop outside the Imperial Centre (Erina St, Gosford) makes for an interesting study in priorities. The old timetable has, of course, been removed but there is…
High level praise for Gosford Hospital
Having just spent three days in the emergency ward at Gosford Hospital, I have nothing but high praise for our local medical institution. The quality of care was wonderful and the dedication to patient…
Local democracy laid bare
Forum – Democracy died on the Central Coast at approximately 8pm on Tuesday, October 29. There had been an attempt an hour earlier by Councillor McWaide to paint a picture…
Not enough action on climate change
The two-party system of government is no longer working when it comes to dealing with the most serious issue of our time, climate change. There was some hope that the…
PIO to protect public servants
After enduring four years of the Dick and Rik Show, the Central Coast is now being subjected to an episode of Yes Minister with the Performance Improvement Order (instigated by…
Gravy train in motion again
It didn’t take very long for the new Central Coast Council to jump on an “all expenses paid” jaunt. I couldn’t believe that not even one month after being elected…
Why all the angst about PM?
I do not understand the angst in some sections of the media – mostly conservative – about the Prime Minister buying a new house. Surely he is entitled to spend…
No go for bus route change
For years I have been endeavouring to have bus route 37 re-routed, from its present Pacific Hwy Lisarow Station to Tuggerah St route, to The Ridgeway past the retirement village…
Evident that party politics is entrenched
It was fascinating reading the Forum section (CCN October 10), for the fact that near all letters were in regard to the recent local council elections. I cast my vote…
Cr MacGregor draws a long bow
In CCN’s issue dated October 10 Cr Kyle MacGregor criticised the referendum and compared it to ‘disgusting ideologies’ of ‘Reagan and Thatcher’. The headline stated it was a ‘stirring speech…
Cannot justify spending for legal opinion
I read with interest your report on the first meeting of our new Council (CCN October 10). The proposal to use ratepayers’ funds to seek legal opinions when funds are…
A few surprises in council election outcome
What a surprise to see the old faces back in council, it doesn’t seem that long ago that many of our civic leaders were advocating for them to be banned…
Understand role of councillors
At a time when the general population seems not to think too highly of councillors we have to try to find ways to lift their image and understand that they…
Referendum an atrocious result
Population of the Northern Territory is 255,000; number of MPs in NT parliament 25 – population of Central Coast is 351,000; number of councillors 15. It appears once again Central…
Local democracy at work
In Forum, October 3, Issue 458, it was noted that after the recent council elections there are some familiar names on council, that is, a number of those involved in…
Familiar names on council
Democracy has returned to our local government area but sadly I see familiar names elected that are symbolic of past failures, excesses and misbehaviour. Joe Public is renowned for having…
Observations of council election voters
What have we learned from the recent Council elections? By voting yes in the referendum the voters have expressed their disgust at the quality of councillors and believe that nine…
Plea to youngsters to be more mindful
Last Friday morning a tall, teenage male ran flatout diagonally across Brisbane Water Dr, Point Clare, cutting between a line of cars going south and then a line of cars…