Gosford could become a gridlocked nightmare
[Forum] I would like to echo the sentiments of other writers (Forum; Aug 16) on the need for politicians to respond to the concerns of their electorates, rather than currying…
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Bus chaos at Gosford Interchange
[Forum] Never mind the train chaos in Sydney last Saturday, I moved away from the place nearly two decades ago and never looked back, what about the bus chaos at Gosford…
Surely Council can help with a few dollars
[Forum] The Peninsula Recreation Precinct near Jasmine Greens Kiosk is such a wonderful asset to the whole community and a facility we all can be proud of. It is used by…
Focus on domestic violence not terrorism
[Forum] Domestic violence is the real terrorism here in Australia. Politicians bay like werewolves about the risks and evils of terrorism and spend billions of dollars fighting terrorism and American wars….
Public interest journalism appreciated
The Progress Association would like to congratulate you on the community interest inclusions in the Coast Community Newspaper. Your focused reporting of issues throughout our community is sincerely appreciated by…
Are attacks on the ABC indefensible?
[Forum] On the evening of Friday, August 3, a public meeting was held at the Gosford Leagues Club by Friends of the ABC to discuss the apparent attack by the present…
Politicians need to connect with their electorate
[Forum] Where are the politicians of yesteryear? Politicians such as Tony Doyle, Malcolm Brooks and Barry Cohen. These local members served their local people and community with the added bonus that…
Volunteers should have their insurance paid
[Forum] Australia is a nation that needs volunteers, but most of them will not come forward because of insurance. Under the Howard Government, our then Local Member, Jim Lloyd and Larry…
It is time for Council to reject non-complying applications
[Forum] A developer has submitted a development application which does not comply with Gosford planning controls for street, side or rear setbacks, apparently supported by town planners, Wales and Associates. Surely…
Council meetings need to stick to local issues
Forget about kerb and guttering. Central Coast Council zeros in on Foreign Policy and Climate Change. It is great to see that Central Coast Council are firm believers in the…
Heavy haulage vehicles on the M1 are problematic
[Forum] The controversial M1 Freeway has once again been the scene of a horrific truck/car accident that has taken the lives of two more innocent people making their way home…
Smokers treat no smoking signs with disdain
[Forum] Cough, Gasp, Splutter, Splutter. There have been many functions in Kibble Park. The first one I went to was last year. It was Christmas time. There were Ambulance officers present,…
Climate change needs to be considered with all DAs
[Forum] The state is taking total control of Gosford’s revitalisation. Climate change action is not included in any of the documents. Central Coast Council is preparing a policy which presumably will be…
MP or councillor, but not both
[Forum] I write in response to the article in Coast Community News (Edition 187) that Cr Jeff Sundstrom will stand for the seat of Terrigal at the next State Election. Cr…
Discovering the truth about disabled parking
[Forum] Up until a few months ago I didn’t think about the number of disabled parking spaces provided by all sorts of service providers. Now that I can’t get about…
Mariners gain support from a non-supporter
[Forum] All this news about Usain Bolt potentially joining the Mariners has got the Central Coast going Usain in the Membrane. Puns aside, what a fantastic power play for the…
High rise housing wanted
[Forum] When is the former Wyong LGA going to start sprouting high rise housing like the rest of the region? It may be controversial and out of character to some, but…
More money to be spent on Gosford CBD
I refer to Minister Roberts’ recent fanfare announcement that $42m was earmarked by the NSW Government to fund infrastructure, such as water and sewer, in Gosford City centre. I have…
Gosford in the grip of a State Government takeover
Gosford is in the grip of a State Government takeover, so wake up Gosford and voice your opinion now. The State Government is proposing, under the recently released ‘Go Gosford’…
Actual CBD revitalisation cost is a significant factor
[Forum] The scheduled public meetings to discuss the Gosford CBD revitalisation were a waste of public time and energy. In June, Coast Community News contained the only information that was…