Mangrove Mountain letter shows community concern since 2012
[Forum] It has come to my attention that the dump at Central Mangrove has a lot of skeletons and misunderstanding in its history. The folk on the Mountain were genuinely…
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Why was this drivel published?
[Forum] I’m writing this letter because I’m frustrated being served up drivel such as the alleged effort by Mr MacDonald in Peninsula News edition 444. How tripe such as this gets…
Students’ decline in Maths & Science performance no surprise
Why am I not at all surprised to learn of our school students’ decline in Maths and Science performance? I am a retired High School teacher, with over 40 years…
Kangy Angy is a problematic choice
[Forum] I am an aesthete, and I regularly view the site of the proposed rail facility at Kangy Angy when commuting via the railway there. Following on from previous articles…
Memorial for a significant woman neglected
A number of years ago, I was told of Sister Sumner, a local CWA member and servicewoman, who was so highly regarded that they planted a tree in her honour…
Advertisements confuse readers
I wish to draw your attention to two full-page advertisements in issue 181 of Coast Community News, found on pages 7 and 11. The first claims a funding cut of…
CBD announcement politicised
I read with interest your front-page article, Planning Minister welcomes recommendation for Gosford City centre, Coast News ed.180. What a shame that the NSW Government has so thoroughly politicised this…
Heart-warming Anzac Day story
I write to share a heartwarming story for Anzac Day about my pop, Mr Ronald FitzGerald, who has had the same home at Empire Bay Central Coast for over 40…
Parliamentary Secretary overhears conversation
An imaginary conversation: Tiesel: “Davo, whatcha doin’ right now? (sic) Davo: “Not much. “Sitting in my office playing solitaire on my computer.” Tiesel: “Are you up for a stunt?” Davo:…
Cedar Creek Rd is another accident waiting to happen
I was recently involved in a car accident. It wasn’t my fault. We were travelling downhill on a narrow dirt road. A larger car came in the opposite direction around…
Seismic testing could change our way of life
Seismic testing for Gas/Oil commenced on the weekend of Saturday, April 14. This could be a good time to reflect on your good times on the beaches of the Central…
Cheating is a national sport
In response to the ball-tampering scandal, (of which this publication has never reported on) please don’t just single out cricket players. We are a nation of cheats. Husbands cheat on…
Dream on and keep talking
In regards to Coast Community News edition 180, re: The Planning Minister viewing the revitalisation of Gosford Township, my first reaction was: What a load of “Bunkam” in saying that Kibble Park has…
Record crowds for Regional Show
The Central Coast Regional Show Committee of the Gosford Showground Trust extends sincere appreciation to Central Coast Newspapers for your valued support of this traditional community event. Our annual event…
Latest planning recommendations heartening
It was somewhat heartening to read of the latest set of planning recommendations for Gosford CBD (Coast Community News edition 180), given the many false promises given to the community…
Kibble Park attracts all the wrong people
I am truly shocked that Kibble Park is being considered the focal point for the revitalisation of Gosford. Has the Government Architect even been there? Has he spent an afternoon…
Won’t the ACCC do what it is paid to do?
For years I have been under the delusion that we, the people of Australia, elected our local representatives to gather in Canberra and run the country. And that the Prime…
Traffic lights not requested by community
The recent Peninsula News (edition 442) article concerning the long anticipated works at Melbourne Ave made welcome reading in the recent issue of Peninsula Community News. However, as part of…
Brisbane Water Cruise still operating
Great article on the channel silting, however, the headline attached to the front page photo (Peninsula News, issue 442, April 9, 2018) has confused a large number of our passengers…
Lakes Beach suffers from being a poor cousin
It is becoming obvious that Soldiers Beach is Central Coast Council’s favourite, between it, and it’s so called or perceived ugly cousin, Lakes Beach, in the North. Some may say…