Pain relief tablets to cost twice as much
It should be noted that from January 1, 2016, the Federal Government will take away the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on pain tablets that many of us use daily to…
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Fraudulent use of union funds unearthed
There she was, a union official crying in front of the magistrate saying she was so sorry for using union funds to have her hair done. She was also sorry…
FOPAP patron pleased with support
As the patron of the Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct, it gives me much pleasure to read of the strong support currently being given to the prospect of a…
State governments are superfluous
As much as I hate to agree with the Big L Liberal flag flying Robert Findley, I must. His observation (Remove state government, Forum, Nov 4) is something, although a…
Waterfront proposal leaves too many questions unanswered
The Gosford Waterfront is Crown Land reserved for public recreation. The CCRDC has said its sole purpose is to sell off government land for development. The two are not compatible….
Who governs whom?
I have been speaking to a lot of the citizens about the amalgamation of councils in NSW and have come to the conclusion, like my colleagues, that we will have…
Remove state governments as the middle tier
After an extensive search for why the Government wishes to amalgamate councils I have come to the following conclusions. Political parties wish to dominate the councils. Any federal government grants…
Credit where credit is due
I wish to thank Chris Holstein for his foresight in getting the State Government onto the West Gosford turn off with Brisbane Water Drive. It only goes to show the…
Foreshore land sale was a giant fraud against the public
We are deceived. “Gosford Primary School decided to move” – Graeme Inchley, chair , on ABC radio (October 8). What a joke. This revisionism attempts to deliberately mislead. We know…
Arts, culture and community are truly beyond politics
Some are trying to make the Gosford Performing Arts Centre, cultural heart and ATO placement a political issue. However, arts, culture and community are truly beyond politics. People of all…
Failure to collect garbage causes issues
On Thursday, October 15 the yellow bins failed to be picked up from Glennie St, North Gosford/Wyoming, in the morning. I do not know whether other streets suffered the same…
Proposed misuse of crown land is unlawful
When the 600 people are eventually identified for forced relocation from Canberra, they will do exactly what WorkCover did: start applying for Canberra jobs to return to their homes and…
Council was wrong not JRPP
If Gosford Council wants high rise across the CBD, it should have initiated a Gateway process to increase height limits before even offering 30 per cent incentives. The proposed towers…
Why does our high rise need to be higher than Berlin’s?
I read the articles about the Gosford Waterside project with great consternation (Coast Community News, 23 Sep p1to 3). The desire of Gosford Council to build three high rise towers…
Our City, Our Destiny out of our control
Treasurer Scott Morrison’s announcement that the ATO’s 600 staff would be located on the former school site near the waterfront shows remarkable change over a five-year period. The site was…
Attack on Council was cynical
Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill (29 July 2015) attacked Gosford Council’s decision to give its CEO, Mr Paul Anderson the power to sell the Kibbleplex site. Let’s hope Ms O’Neill and…
CBD improvements encouraging but need tweaking
On reading the new plans to improve Gosford, I now hope to extend my life span. How wonderful to have our town centre easily reached by public transport. Also a…
Football codes should maintain traditions
I wish to make an observation about the codes of football in Australia. Australian Rules are a version of Gaelic Football played in Ireland and Scotland. Rugby League is only…
Where should CBD expansion end?
Are residents fully aware of the impact that approved/planned developments will have on our community? The Gosford CBD zone, expanded with minimal community consultation, enables high-rise developments in residential areas…
Old Sydney Town on Gosford waterfront recommended
To revive the waterfront at Gosford, you need to provide some reason for people to visit there. It needs some sort of tourist attraction which will attract the crowds and…