Nursing home changes should not have been needed
[Forum] The Peninsula News (July 27, page 13) reported on changes to the aged care development at 45 Hillview St, Woy Woy. This development was approved by the Hunter Central…
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Who was Mann St named after?
[Forum] I would suggest to the writer (forum, CCN, August 14) a simple Google check would fill him in on Gother Mann for whom the two streets were named, though…
Will the disabled access be fixed?
[Forum] Disabled access to the Pavilion at Woy Woy has been made more difficult than ever with the current road works at Deepwater Plaza. Nobody can use the access ramp…
Whither COSS, the hallmark of the Central Coast?
[Forum] In the wider city of Gosford, I know that, in most places, I can look at the green horizons and know how precious they are to the Central Coast….
Australians more prosperous now than ever
[Forum] R. Findlay’s comment that “the economy has been going backwards for the past 40 years” (“Getting back to normal’, CCN 255) is, of course, complete nonsense. On the contrary,…
In defence of mountain-biking
[Forum] I was recently directed to the letter from P. Brandon, in which I was specifically described, and my reputation called into question. As such I’d like to take the…
Bouddi Park not meant for mountain biking
Forum – I am as appalled as everyone else that a booby trap has been found in the Bouddi National Park (“Bouddi Booby Trap”, CCN, August 7). However, it seems…
Bayview Cr needs an upgrade
There’s no doubting much of the Central Coast’s roads are being maintained and constructed to a very high standard. But unfortunately some are still waiting for the attention they also…
Viva la anti-plastics revolution
[FORUM] After viewing the ABC Four Corners episode “Plastic Wars” (August 10) with mounting anger and embarrassment, I hereby announce I am now a plastics recycling apostate.
Bush walkers have far less impact on COSS lands
[FORUM] I read with interest your article entitled “Council rejects motion to keep mountain bikers out of COSS lands” and noted a number of anomalies.
People don’t understand just how serious this illness is
[Forum] Following up on my previous comments (Forum edition 198), I spent a bit of time doing research into shoppers using hand sanitizer available at my local supermarket’s entryway. Thirty-five…
What we always wanted – graphics, colours, words
[Forum] On top of everything else, we now have to cope with a Place Activation Framework for the Peninsula (“Activation framework and identity package for Peninsula”, PN 499). Since there…
An airport by any other name…
[Forum] What can we make of this Council’s renaming of Central Coast Airport to Warnervale Aircraft Landing Area (ALA)? Well, it’s about perception. It removes the emphasis from a Central…
Where did all the street numbers go?
A few days ago, I had to collect some books from Central Coast Newspapers, but I wasn’t quite sure where number 86 – 88 Mann Street was. I parked the…
Libraries are much more than books
[Forum] I write in support of the forward thinking proposal to build a regional library in Gosford. Modern libraries are about much more than books. They are resource centres, study…
Debt and deficits
[Forum] And we are supposed to be surprised; no way; but yes, it was to be expected; the Central Coast Council running up a huge multi million dollar debt. And…
Getting back to normal
[Forum] I have watched our economy going backwards over the past 40 years. The major problem I think is that executive salaries are going too high, company directors want too…
Where’s your mask, young man
I read with interest your article on page 1 and 5 (CCN August 7) re masks being used by Woolworths staff. When I visited (mask on) the Umina Beach store…
Full of news … and dry too
[Forum] It has taken me a while to write this, but I was determined to do so. Since I discovered this paper in Erina Fair and picked up a copy,…
Choose the best person, man or woman, for the job
[Forum] On Friday, we learnt that only 43 per cent of Australian women with a VET certificate ever reach the threshold annual income level of $46,620 that would apply for…