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Grifco expands to Somersby

Chamberlain Group, the parent company of Grifco, has expanded its national business footprint by relocating to a new purpose-built manufacturing facility at Somersby. Grifco engineers and manufactures products specifically designed…




Coast mum walks 175km for Fred

A 54-year-old Central Coast mum walked an impressive 175km over the month of August as part of Fred’s Big Run, an annual event which raises funds for the Fred Hollows…


3G mobile phone switch-over delayed

Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride has welcomed news that Telstra and Optus have further delayed their 3G switch-over to October 28 following community feedback. This year, Australian 3G networks…


Hidden side of greyhound racing

I am writing in response to the recent comments made in Forum by Mr Simmons and Mr DeGuara, both greyhound trainers. If all greyhounds were truly cared for around the…





Think twice when voting

Voters need to think twice about electing the former councillors who were part of the mess that led to their dismissal and replacement with an administrator. Why risk a repetition…








Let’s keep 15 councillors

I was interested to read about the sizes of voter populations in different NSW council areas. Particularly of note was the difference between, for example, Brewarrina and the amalgated Central…




Unfair ballot system

Your recent correspondent raises some concerns about the motives of some of the candidates who have nominated for election to Central Coast Council claiming to be independent as opposed to…