War memorial not welcomed by everyone
[Forum] This is an open letter to Roque Hammal and the Copacabana community. I am so pleased that I refused the offer to be part of the unveiling ceremony of…
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Why was rejected Terrigal DA approved?
[Forum] The following is an email sent to all Central Coast Councillors and Coast Community News regarding Development Application (DA) 52083/2017 which involves the conversion of the Church St carpark…
Mike Gallacher article appreciated
[Forum] Congratulations on your recent article (‘Allegations of corruption found to be unwarranted’ edition 219) detailing ICA dismissal of any misdoings and corruption charges against Mike Gallacher. Mike’s ‘Gosford Honest…
Prepare for an uncertain future
[Forum] As finger pointing regarding deferred climate change action increases, the public should prepare for an uncertain future. We must accept that fire patterns have changed forever. This changed pattern…
We should support the use of mobility scooters
[Forum] A recent accident at Peninsula Plaza Shopping complex at Woy Woy drew various articles by journalists as to the use of mobility scooters. Comments about a three kilometre per…
No Greens elected onto Council
[Forum] In response to Godfrey Franz’s letter “Not happy with Council project expenditure” which appeared in edition 218; As an active member of the Central Coast Greens, I would correct…
RPAC critic invited to become a member
[Forum] In response to Bruce Hyland’s letter “We should make every effort to get the concert hall right” which appeared in edition 219, Yes Mr Hyland, I and several other…
Strategic planning should be based on real communities
Cr Mehrtens is right in claiming (Coast News, October 31), that it is crazy to base council strategic planning on wards. They are just artificial bureaucratic creations, constructed to put…
Thanks for the coverage
[Forum] This is a short message to say a big and sincere thank you on behalf of the lads at Umina Beach Men’s Shed for providing coverage in your excellent…
Place phone tower in car park
[Forum] In our community newsletter Talking Turkey, Peta Colebatch spoke about not wanting to see a “super tower” as she drives by for a split second. She recommends that the…
Regional health are sweeping the facts under the carpet
[Forum] A recent Greenpeace report on sulphur dioxide levels around the world has found that Australia ranks in the top 100 hotspots globally. The Lake Macquarie and upper Central Coast…
We should make every effort to get the Concert hall right
[Forum] Now it turns out that the failure to provide a Regional Performing Arts Centre lies entirely with the State Government (“Regional Performing Arts Centre blame game continues”, edition 218)….
Cerebral ataxia mistaken for drunkenness
[Forum]The other day I was refused service of alcohol at ALDI Wyoming, on the grounds that I was intoxicated. Now, I do admit to being somewhat wobbly on my feet,…
Not happy with Council project expenditure
[Forum] Councillor Greg Best called for an independent audit into Council’s handling of the Regional Performing Arts Centre/Regional Library projects and was voted down, but you did not disclose who…
Let’s use our food resources
[Forum] I was watching a programme on the ABC about waste of meat and our resources. A young Australian is now leading the way in which farmers can harvest deer…
Skill shortage remains a joke
[Forum] I read that some companies are saying that there was plenty of employment opportunities on the Coast and that they were having trouble attracting staff. Woe to them, but…
Call to action over Coal-ash dam legacy
[Forum] The Coal-Ash Community Alliance (CCA) welcomes the announcement of the Legislative Council’s Inquiry into the costs for remediation of sites containing coal ash repositories , including Eraring and Vales…
Meeting closed to the community
[Forum] As a long-term resident of the Central Coast, I was interested in attending the NSW Government’s so called Community Cabinet meeting at Mingara on September 30. I have attended…
Bravo Councillor Jilly Pilon
[Forum] It is so important that the State Government move quickly to establish the Local Planning Panel so that the Central Coast can begin to move forward. For far too…
Council needs to work with Liberal MP
[Forum] The truth often hurts, this appears to be what has happened with Central Coast Council (Council has failed to bow to bullying, edition 217). Our local State Member, Adam…