Do we have to wait another three years?
For years, the residents of the Peninsula have had to put up with no representative on Council. If, perchance, you did spot a councillor somewhere their response was “I don’t…
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Wicks mails out misleading energy information
Lucy Wicks has done residents a disservice by mailing out to residents misleading information about the best solutions for reducing energy costs. Although some good strategies were mentioned, the information…
Zero evidence of council applying itself
Our freshly-minted, shiny-faced, brimful-of-ideas, democratically-elected councillors have now been in office for nearly three months. In that time, they have just managed to discuss (but, of course, not reach a…
Elder abuse needs to be more widely reported
Is it not strange that abuse of the elderly in nursing homes seldom gets reported to the police, or brought to the notice of the media? Some seniors who arrive…
Local tertiary student figures are unacceptable
These are figures from the ABS 2016 Census QuickStats. In the Central Coast, 10,275 people are undertaking studies at a University or tertiary institution. Statistically, this represents 10.9 per cent…
Development of a Rail Maintenance Facility in wetlands makes no sense
I have noticed Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald’s recent pronouncements in respect of the development of a Rail Maintenance Facility in wetlands at Kangy Angy, including…
Having printed train timetables is essestial
I am hearing from both regular commuters and casual train travellers that new railway timetables are like the proverbial rocking horse poo; non-existent. I was a regular commuter for 10-12…
Mount Penang highway precinct development a disaster
The recent decision by Central Coast Council once again underlines the appalling lack of any consultation with the local communities. Thirty seven submissions were received regarding the Mount Penang highway…
Editorials and advertising appreciated
On behalf of the team at Gosford District Garden Competition Inc., I thank you all for your help and consideration in publishing my editorials and advertisements, in both the Coast…
Good public performance venues needed
I feel there is a need for good public performance venues on the Peninsula. There is real difficulty accessing those that exist on the Peninsula for public performances, despite the…
What is the future of the Peninsula?
The recent news of Woy Woy Sporties’ overdevelopment is not just about the future of an 84 year-old bowling club. It’s about the future of the Woy Woy Waterfront, our…
They will not supply a dredge – stop asking
Again yesterday the ferry scraped the bottom, headed to Patonga and buses had to be marshalled. The pressure is on and should be pressed harder but, please, over the past…
Creeks are the best form of drainage we have
Regarding “Councillors invited to community meeting at Umina”, Peninsula News, November 13. Ms Greyem tells us that the lack of adequate drainage and drainage solutions are of massive importance to…
Freshwater streams inadequately dealt with in coal mine considerations
I thought you might be interested in information on the Central Coast Council’s website I just stumbled upon, by sheer chance, and the reference to Wallarah and Spring Creeks. The…
Advertising support valued
On behalf of the Salvation Army, I would like to thank you for all you have done to support our fundraising campaign in recent months. Your donation of advertising in…
Commonwealth Bank branch closure opposed
I am opposed to the Commonwealth Bank’s plan to close its Toukley branch. Such a closure will be very inconvenient to me, as I do not have a car or…
Energy prices increased despite removal of carbon tax
I thought I would analyse my energy prices since moving into my home nearly four years ago. When plotted upon a graph they make interesting viewing. At the end of…
Ratepayers are less represented than ever
As a result of the sad administration period of council, we have, rather than two councils each having public council meetings fortnightly, one council meeting per month. A reduction of…
Female Public toilets at Terrigal Beach are an absolute disgrace
The female public toilets at Terrigal Beach are an absolute disgrace. There is such poor natural lighting that numerous fluorescent lights are on all day, a cost I’m sure Council…
Just pull your fingers out on dredging
It is great to hear that the sand has come back to Lobster Beach but the channel is dangerously shallow. We need the Federal Member, State Member and our local…