Working from home is working for the Coast
EDITORIAL The Central Coast is winning through the rise of flexible working arrangements, and it’s about time that message hit home in Canberra. This week, Federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton…
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A crowd of commitments
EDITORIAL If you’ve noticed a surge in political activity across the Coast lately, you’re not imagining it. Over the past month, more than 20 federal and state politicians have come…
Central Coast commuters fed up with transport woes
EDITORIAL Another chaotic day on the Sydney rail network occurred on Friday, March 14, leaving tens of thousands of commuters delayed or stranded, exposing the fragility of the system and…
Maternity services in political focus
EDITORIAL – The Central Coast’s maternity services are shaping up to be a key issue in the upcoming federal election. This week Labor’s Federal Health Minister Mark Butler announced a…
Election countdown begins on the Coast
EDITORIAL While the Prime Minister has yet to call the next Federal Election, the latest it can be held is May, and here on the Central Coast, the race is…
Australia Day – a time for reflection, celebration and growth
EDITORIAL: – As Australia Day approaches, the local and national debate over its significance continues to divide opinions. For some, it is a day of celebration, marking the achievements and…
Homelessness in Council carparks – a balancing act
The Central Coast’s idyllic coastline, renowned for its natural beauty, has become an unlikely battleground in a growing social challenge; homelessness in council carparks. The recent decision by Central Coast…
Sublime Summer on the Central Coast
EDITORIAL As Summer unfolds on the Central Coast, the region comes alive with the unmistakable buzz of the holiday season. Locals and visitors alike are drawn to our pristine beaches,…
The Spirit of Christmas on the Coast
EDITORIAL – As the year draws to a close and the festive season envelops us, we are reminded that Christmas is not just a celebration marked by tradition or religion….
A two-speed Central Coast
EDITORIAL – Life on the Central Coast is moving faster than ever, with signs of growth, change and strain all around us. Our roads are busier, tradies are flat out…
A time for truth, change and care
EDITORIAL As Christmas approaches, its true message of acceptance, understanding and care feels more urgent than ever. For too many locals, these ideals are overshadowed by the realities of domestic…
A tunnel vision for the Central Coast?
EDITORIAL Last week, CCN senior journalist Terry Collins brought to light an astounding proposal that has set our region abuzz; the possibility of an underwater rail tunnel linking the Central…
Tough times for businesses calls for local support
The resignation of Mariners Chairman Richard Peil this week highlights the harsh realities many local businesses face. (See story ) After two-and-a-half years leading the club through its most successful…
Facing a complex Council election
The Central Coast Council elections held last weekend were a democratic marathon, marked by our excessively long and arduous vote-counting process. Intricacies of the electoral procedure, involving five wards, 77…
Time for change as administration ends
EDITORIAL The end of Central Coast Council’s almost four-year administration period has finally arrived, marking the close of a shocking chapter in our community’s history. During this time, we’ve seen…
Council Administrator Rik Hart’s departure marks a new chapter
EDITORIAL After four tumultuous years, Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart is preparing to step down, leaving behind a legacy marked by both accomplishment and controversy. Hart has played a…
Council election draws unprecedented interest
Murmurs of democracy faltering have entered the popular discussion of late, with authoritarian alternatives in full bloom in other parts of the world. However, the Central Coast demonstrates very clearly…
Securing our water future on the Central Coast
EDITORIAL Water supply on the Central Coast has been a longstanding concern, with the harrowing impacts of the last drought still etched in our community’s memory. During that difficult period,…
The unifying spirit of the Olympics here at home
As the world has gathered to witness the Paris Olympic Games, we are reminded once again of the unique power of this ancient Greek tradition to transcend borders, foster unity…
Independent voices emerge for Council elections
EDITORIAL As the Central Coast Council elections approach on September 14, the political landscape is already heating up with an intriguing array of non-party candidates stepping into the fray. The…