Bouquet for bus drivers
I’d like to thank the bus drivers on route 40 for their persistent patience in allowing me to take my time when boarding. From time to time, I have a…
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Speeding issues on Brisbane Water Dve remain unaddressed
I cannot believe that both the government and opposition are lying about what they are doing with the speeding on Brisbane Water Dve between Tascott and the Point Clare Primary…
STL candidates free to vote on issues
I have to agree with Mr Aiken (Coast Community News, May 18, P30) when he states that “Gosford Council is the biggest loser” when compared to Wyong Council. Due to…
Quality of life at risk from over population
What I am about to say applies to the whole of the Central Coast. Gosford Council, many years ago, on my initiative, resolved a visionary approach. That motion was: “An…
Gosford Council is the biggest loser
The Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch’s recent public comments are interesting to say the least. Gosford Council is the biggest loser when it comes to any comparison between Wyong…
Pride of Workmanship Awards Ceremony appreciated
I just wanted to express my sincere thanks to the Gosford North Rotary for their “Pride Of Workmanship Awards” Ceremony held at Gosford Golf Club on Monday night, May 15….
Input sought on Community Plan
A new grassroots movement has emerged from Central Coast community members wanting to get party politics out of Local Government. If that idea appeals to you, visit the Central Coast…
Call for organisations to adopt Station Master’s Cottage
The Ourimbah Railway Station has some of the last timber construction buildings on the rail network in the Central Coast. The future of the buildings has been under review. It…
Wyong Creek dredge should be used in Brisbane Water
The dredge that has been used to clear Wyong Creek has been idle for months. Council could send it down on a low loader and start dredging the channel at…
What is the role of security staff in Kibble Park?
I have written to Central Coast Council’s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, and CEO, Mr Rob Noble, asking them to explain the role of security personnel in Gosford’s Kibble Park. I…
Community meeting comments are appalling
I am appalled and disgusted by the comments made by Chris Golden on the Orana Care project (Orana Care development proposal rejected by community meeting, Coast News, April 21). To…
Another tree goes with a developer friendly decision
Another beautiful angophora tree has been culled from the area adjacent to the railway crossing, opposite Stoney Park, adjacent to the Rawson Rd railway crossing. This was a landmark tree…
NBN so poor telephone connections are lost
Thinking we would soon have no choice, we recently signed up and moved from our ADSL phone-internet service to NBN. The result for us is an internet service so poor…
Where is the evidence for sustainability?
Council’s recent media reports regarding developer forums are intended to instil confidence in the council’s administration but the lack of detail in the council’s development plans undermines this. Administrator Mr…
Orana Care development proposal rejected by community meeting
My wife and I attended the meeting regarding the Orana Care development proposal, along with 100 plus other Point Clare residents on March 14. The meeting went for nearly two…
Forgotten warriors
War has many casualties, not the least those who are left behind. Their names are not recorded and you’ll find no trace at all of the story of their struggle…
Newspaper encouraged to see that Liberal promises are kept
Now that the by-election results are out, it is worth noting that, during her recent visits here, the Premier set out 10 specific actions to be taken by her Government…
Not everyone is happy with proposed development of Gosford CBD
If the location of a tax office on the waterfront precinct was not a death knell for sensible development in Gosford, then the approval to build three towers to 33…
Who approved our increasing national debt?
During several press interviews (in 2015), Mr Hockey stated that we are spending $40 million a day to repay the interest on our national debt. This equates to each Australian…
Put the regional library where decision making takes place
When I hear the term ‘the scenic Central Coast’ on Radio Five-O-Plus’ history segment, I wonder when that term was first used to describe the area. It is certainly not…