Veracity of unemployment figures questioned
I wonder if the so called authorities are telling the truth about unemployment. I have seen over the past few years that thousands of Australians have lost jobs, but some of them have been employed…
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Eyesore on the Pacific Hwy needs to be dealt with
In response to an article that appeared in edition 211 of Coast Community News, as a long time resident of the Central Coast, I write to concur with Robert Findley’s assertion about Council pressure on…
Bush Stone-curlews being squeezed
Many residents of the Central Coast would be heartened by the fact that, at long last, our Councillors have taken a stand to support the Mangrove Mountain community in their fight to protect their local…
Stop using Roundup
Given that Roundup (containing glyphosate) has been linked to cancer, how on earth can Central Coast Council, in good conscience, continue to use this carcinogenic product when alternatives exist? Yet another example of the Council…
Wildlife suffers when lake is emptied
I have lived at Macmasters Beach opposite the lake on Lakeside Dve for 10 years, and many locals find it a very upsetting time when Central Coast Council empties the lake, as the wildlife suffers….
Proportional Representation-Party List is a better electoral system
The surprising outcome of the federal election has left Australian voters with one problem at least: the distrust of politicians. The political distrust has been researched and confirmed, but remedies are not heard of. The…
Council needs to put more pressure on sloppy landowners
In the past few months, I have seen this caravan (pictured) not being removed by Council or the owner of the land. Is it Council or the owner who doesn’t want our city to be…
Is an attractive denser urban environment possible?
The best of both worlds: an innovative, smart, small scale, high density, lifestyle. Is it possible to densify the Central Coast, create a more cohesive urban environment, and more attractive and active townships, while keeping…
Telstra’s new motto
For about two months I was without Telstra service due to NBN slicing through the wrong cable for reasons unknown. It has now been restored, and Telstra is happy to refund me for the outage,…
A resurged Old Sydney Town is fantasy
Suggestions of a resurged Old Sydney Town to be included in the development of 120ha of Somersby land is fantasy. I expect the State Government to take control so that maximum development is achieved. The…