The dangers of local government debt
We should all be concerned that Central Coast Council ran a $5M deficit in 2018/2019 and a $40M deficit in 2109-20 and is now projecting a $13M deficit in the…
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Time to buy Australian
[Forum] When you are in the supermarket aisle it is difficult to read the miniscule print on the labels. You are conscious of social distancing and taking up space with…
All that is missing are security guards brandishing Kalashnikovs
[Forum] With the threat of COVID-19, the completion and handover of the rail maintenance facility at Kangy Angy should be muted, no hand shaking, no back slapping and masks should…
Public money for public coastal erosion response only
[Forum] In response to the Wamberal coastal erosion articles that appeared in edition 252, I would argue for public money for public coastal erosion, and private money for private coastal…
Don’t blame the Council
[Forum] I am little suspicious at residents of Wamberal blaming local authorities for the disaster on the beachfront. It is not a council problem – it is a State and…
Coast residents deserve better
This latest Wamberal disaster should be the final nail in Central Coast Council’s coffin after causing major damage to ratepayers’ homes again.
Pay councillors properly … so anyone can stand
[Forum] Although it is a popular pastime to complain about politicians’ wages, it is essential that our elected officials are paid properly so that anyone can stand for public office not just those with an independent income.
Questions a-plenty over Wamberal
While I sympathise with the owners of the dwellings on the eroded/eroding sand dunes at Wamberal the articles raise several questions.
Thank you, Mr Taxi Driver
[Forum] I sprained my knee recently, and am barely able to hobble around home, let alone walk to the bus stop.
More pay for Councillors? Clean the streets first.
I am disgusted at the councillors asking for a pay rise instead of spending ratepayers’ money on the cleaning up the gutters and hiring staff for outside work.
Terrigal Boardwalk survey
Adam Crouch MP’s latest newsletter tells us the vast majority of our community endorses the Terrigal Boardwalk project.
Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong is not the answer
[Forum] I agree with James Donachie (Chronicle Forum July 8) regarding the Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong, that this will cause major disruption for years. Is that why the government…
The amount of rubbish on the sides of roads is a disgrace
[Forum] While driving around the Central Coast, I am continually surprised at the lack of pride that some sections of the community show for their environment. The amount of rubbish…
Sky has lost its way
[Forum] I noted with great mirth the ‘ABC has lost its way’ letter in edition 197. I do enjoy ‘tongue in cheek’ letters like these and have responded in kind….
Self-regulation is not working
[Forum] The following letter is in response to the article ‘Mystery clearing of Darkinjung site’ that appeared on the front page of edition 250; Selfregulation, as we have seen and…
‘Strategic’, not manufacturing, self-sufficiency (a rebuttal)
[Forum] In response to Bruce Hyland’s letter to the editor that appeared in edition 251; Mr Hyland writes that I am advocating manufacturing selfsufficiency. A check of what I submitted…
Why can’t the Local Planning Panel conform to Local Government principles?
[Forum] It could be argued that the Berejiklian Liberal government has turned NSW into an authoritarian state that has seen the basic rights of people having no influence on their…
We could finish up with a lot of lonely funerals
On a recent shopping trip to our local Aldi store, I took the time to observe some customer actions. 45 people within five minutes entered the store, and although the…
Call for obituaries
We compliment you and your team for excellent coverage throughout your local newspaper for the local community and especially for us seniors. Being volunteers for seniors, we know that a…
Tory policy to cripple the ABC
[Forum] In response to R. Hall’s letter to the editor that appeared in edition 250, it is Tory policy to cripple the ABC for refusing to toe the conservative line….