Democracy needed in planning process
Matthew Wales’ claim that reducing the number of DA objections required to trigger a referral to Council will “impede the orderly development we need’ (“Chamber opposes lower submission threshold”, Peninsula…
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New smart planning should mean less cars
There has been some discussion lately about the future of the Peninsula with mayor Cr Jane Smith and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales talking about the need…
Few applications heard by council, fewer rejected
Your reporter states that “‘Under Mr Ian Reynolds’ administration, the 50 submissions policy was adopted by Council”. Reynolds was the “council” and the 50 figure declared by Reynolds, without debate,…
Our representatives do not represent us
As we lead into an exciting new year for the Central Coast and having a rejuvenated council, there are those amongst us that don’t seem to want to listen to…
Our beaches are completely unnatural
I spat the dummy after reading the last Peninsula News (Edition 436, January 15). It seems there are people who would like to see our rates used to clean the…
E-cigarettes claims unfounded
If Brian Marlow (Legalise vaping Australia group campaign at Terrigal, Coast Community News, Jan 18) wants to promote e-cigarettes on behalf of the tobacco industry that has the majority of…
Friends of Gosford only represent the past
I write in regard to an article on page 4 of Coast Community News, November 30, which referred to Friends of Gosford Pty Ltd. Who are these people? Old, retired,…
Passengers could be experiencing deja-vu over train problems
There is nothing new about Sydney Trains’ problems, it’s history repeating itself. Let’s go back to 1974, the NSW Liberal Government Premier, Robert Askin, hired Mr Phillip Shirley, an accountant…
Stadium should be treated like other community assets
Central Coast Council has announced that it is investing more than $1.7m this financial year in one of the Coast’s most iconic assets, Central Coast Stadium. For many years, the…
Country going downhill through loss of manufacturing
In the last few weeks, it was reported that the English are now getting back to manufacturing, so Mr. Turnbull and Mr. Shorten where is ours? Since the 1970’s, we…
Internet speeds are not what was promised
NBN has admitted to a Parliamentary Committee that only one in four customers with fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) will have access to the top speeds that were touted by this government, with…
Why are native plants being replaced at Terrigal?
While, enjoying my morning swim at Terrigal I looked back to the land and noticed the large area where native trees have been removed, exposing the units and homes behind….
Make the Peninsula accessible to all ages
It could be so valuable for many if we could to drum up some interest in this “accessible destination” concept. It seems to me, a team of people who want…
A pity if commendable community plan came to nothing
Mr Van Davy is drawing the long bow a bit in his ambitions for the Council’s Strategic Plan (“Open letter sent to Central Coast Council”, PN edition 436, Jan 15)….
Peninsula housing affordability problem won’t go away
Housing affordability is a hot topic. It is a massive problem in Australia, particularly in Sydney which now ranks number two in the world for unaffordability with average house prices…
Everyone is a Woy Woy town centre stakeholder
The Woy Woy Town Centre Masterplan (PN 436, January 15) should be brought forward to 2018 for public comment while Cr Jane Smith is the mayor. The mayor’s comments in…
Freezing of rates has thawed
The IPART press release P.12 WRC 5/12/17 requires some further truth. Former Wyong ratepayers’ rate paths were subject to a special rate variation (SRV) of 6.7 per cent for four…
Bouquets for Wyong and Gosford hospital staff
In August, I was diagnosed with Small Cell Cancer, and was admitted to Wyong Hospital for immediate chemotherapy. All the staff were friendly, diligent and professional. Even the volunteers were…
Cost of soap is miniscule
Mr FitzSimons I hear, wanted to lose more weight, due to using too much soap as according to him, fat people use more soap, which was a big drain on…
We have a lot to celebrate on Australia Day
I enjoy your local news journal. It’s not just the only local news we ever get these days, but more useful coverage than we ever got with the Advocate and…