Together we can make a difference
On July 25 adn 26, the United Nations Association of Australia NSW (UNAA), held a conference at the old Customs House, Circular Quay. The title: To end all wars, preventing…
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Cannot get NBN connected
I’m quite concerned that the 22 units in my housing block in East Gosford will have their phones switched off on October 5. On August 20 last year, NBN installed…
Keep out of Scottish politics
I am horrified to hear Tony Abbott making a speech about the Independence of Scotland. Apparently he has not studied Scottish history and does not know that Scotland was bought…
Waterfront is not a diners’ paradise
The Express Advocate reported on July 16 that “No applications for the development of Gosford’s waterfront can be approved without being considered by a full meeting of Gosford council”. Cr…
Local members missing in action
Has anyone seen or heard our local members for The Entrance, Terrigal and Wyong lately? No photos in papers, no pamphlets in the letter box. What are they doing for…
Council congratulated
I write to congratulate Gosford Council on the decision to allow lights for training at Saratoga Oval. This decision has made a lot of people involved in sport related activities…
Artist’s impression falls short
When I saw the “artist’s impression” on page 10 (Coast Community News, July 9) for the article “Waterfront development mired in controversy” I thought it was a promotion for a…
RSL sub-branch needs help to save Gosford’s water supply
Mangrove Mountain tip – what we know. Money for land was donated by Lt Colonel Taylor DSO, a well decorated war hero, to be held in trust for the future…
Kariong service station affray
Police have charged two men following an altercation at a service station in Kariong on Friday, August 1. Emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway at Kariong just…
Police talk to students about cyber safety
Students from Somersby Public School were visited by a Police Youth Liaison Officer from Gosford Police Station on Tuesday, June 23, to talk about the possible dangers of social networking…
Central Mangrove tip issues remain unresolved
I again sat in the Land and Environment court recently to see how justice and democracy are actually being served. The hearing was about that huge rubbish tip at Central…
Opal Card System should apply to local ferry
I am curious as to why the NSW State Government still refuses to integrate the Gosford Ferry into the new Opal Card system. It should seem that the advantages of…
Reducing the speed limit is only a band-aid solution
Gosford Council, NSW Police and the RMS have conducted a draft speed zone review of the current speed limit of George Downes Dr, and do not plan any public consultation. The speed review…
5 Lands walk support
A mighty big thank you to you and your team for their fantastic support of this year’s 5 Lands Walk which was blessed with amazing weather and record numbers of…
Help wanted for street dogs
The story I’d like to share is about my friends that live on the other side of the world in Brazil. Sure, that’s not local but I am. With the…
Red light camera urgently needed
I appeal in desperation to have a red speed light camera and other devices installed, in the public interest, at the Point Clare Railway Station and intersection at Talinga Ave….
British programming welcome
Andrew Stark, (Coast Community News, June 25) wants the ABC and SBS to merge and to have less British TV on the ABC. Considering that USA culture and entertainment dominates…
Bambara becoming a dumping ground
Gosford Council have been using the Bambara area at Kariong as a dumping ground. Many of the Council staff I’ve dealt with over the years have been incredibly helpful and…
ABC programming is not representative
I fully agree with the opening assertion of Howard Campbell’s letter (Coast Community News, June 11). The Central Coast is in fact a great place to live and I too am…
Government announcements questioned
note with interest that your headline (Coast Community News) of June 11, 2014 advising that Gosford will be the home to a “Centre of Excellence” when a new purpose-built Commonwealth Agency…