[Forum] The letters from C. Hemmings and Robert Findley in edition 250 both advocating manufacturing self-sufficiency for the country, display a failure to grasp reality. Mr Findley’s claim that “We…
[Forum] After a call for papers by The Greens in State Parliament, it has been revealed that $140M from the Stronger Communities Fund designated to assist merged councils like ours,…
[Forum] Why has the State Government overridden council’s decisions on planning policy? Is it going to take personal responsibility for the planning of our region and accept the local input?…
[Forum] Restore funding for the ABC The ABC is an essential service and urgently needs the restoration of its funding. So why is the Member for Robertson silent on the…
[Forum]So, the Federal Government in its unquenchable thirst to fritter away what cash we taxpayers have left has spent $12M for free Wi-Fi at eleven train stations including, wait for…
[Forum] Why do some people want to see Australia looking like Asia or the Middle East with so much over population that they can’t even have proper homes, nor decent…
[Forum] I never expected to congratulate Mr Godfrey Franz, however on this occasion I must. I support Mr Franz’s proposal to turn Gosford’s main street into green space as clearly…
I completely agree with T. Bard (CCN Edition 249) when we have to now turn inward and start to look after ourselves instead of depending on other nations [and hollowing…
[Forum] I write in regard to the story “Retrospective approval sought for boarding house” (Chronicle, June 3) about a Toukley funeral home being converted without Central Coast Council consent and…
Mike Long’s letter about the claimed left wing bias of the ABC (edition 195) rekindled a curiosity about politics. What do the left and conservatives believe and where has the…
It’s fascinating how certain sections of the community are voicing opposition to the public service pay freeze. At a time when all state and federal governments are in horrific debt,…
[Forum] I would not be in a hurry for the Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong. It will take four years and cost $400M. The upgrade finishes just past Aldi, where…
I am distressed that this Liberal government and the Health Minister, Greg Hunt, are sliding in the banning of e-cigarettes and nicotine based e-juice. Nicotine has always been prohibited in…
[Forum] It is not often I agree with one of our State Ministers, and I will try not to make a habit of it. However, I must agree with Police…
[Forum]The draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) is, unfortunately, just another glossy planning document that is long on motherhood statements and short on commitments to clear limitations on development and…
In response to the article “Entries open for mental health Art Works! Exhibition” that appeared in CCN edition 249 and on coastcommunitynews.com.au; “It also works to quash the stigma faced…
[Forum] In October 2019, Van Davy addressed the following [truncated] letter to Michael Lavarch, copying in ALP President, Wayne Swan, Party Leader, Anthony Albanese, and ALP National Secretary, Paul Erikson…
[Forum] COVID-19 continues to affect major parts of the world, albeit with few cases in Australia (fortunately). It is time to plan for our future. How will Australia handle an…
It appears that Kincumber Waste Transfer facility has been closed for maintenance thus one would expect that a re-opening date would be programmed. Whilst appreciating the current unusual situation, calls…
[Forum] I can’t agree more with Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch, that the Central Coast Planning Panel is simply a rubber stamp for development (coastcommunitynews.com.au). Coupled with advocacy from developer…