The NSW Government has refused to allow the earlier debate of a petition signed by more than 20,000 Central Coast residents demanding a public inquiry into the Central Coast Council’s financial affairs. By Jackie Pearson Shadow Minister for the Central Coast and state Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP, […]
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Opinion: don’t get sold another local government lemon
The sacking of Wyong and Gosford Councils to make way for the mega Central Coast Council has been a failure but settling for less elected representation will not make it better. By Jackie Pearson The current Central Coast Council administrator’s legacy will be an opportunity to vote in a referendum […]
Look out Scomo – now you’ve pi$$ed off grandma
We will need to keep marching for justice until justice is done. It was a good day for women and girls yesterday. I was working but my husband attended the March4Justice in Gosford. He said women thanked him as he walked home. He told them it was the least he […]
Worried about the environment? Join a local network
The Community Environment Network’s annual forum is an opportunity to check out and join Central Coast environmental community. The Future is Local is the theme of the 2021 Community Environment Network (CEN) Annual Forum to be held at the Ourimbah Campus of UON on Sunday 21 March 2021. CEN Chair, […]
March on Monday to see justice done
Men, women and children are gearing up to be part of the March4Justice on Monday, 15 March, in cities and towns across the country, including Gosford. By Jackie Pearson Keep an eye on the March4Justice events page for the latest information about the location closest to you and how to […]
Premier didn’t answer $100 million question
NSW Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian, failed to address a couple of important questions when she visited the Central Coast on Friday, February 26. By Jackie Pearson Prior to her arrival on the Coast last Friday, to announce a substantial upgrade for Brooke Avenue Public School, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the […]
Will the community get all the facts about Council’s finances?
Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Dick Persson AM, wants everyone on the Central Coast to read and understand his 30-day report and progress report but will they tell you everything you need to know about Central Coast Council’s ongoing financial viability or lack thereof? Jackie Pearson, Executive Producer of thepoint.net.au […]
Three good reasons to red card the VAR
Diary of a football mum episode 1: The Pearson family has always had its doubts about the VAR so the Central Coast Mariners’ game away to Adelaide on Friday, 19 February fuelled our contempt. By Jackie Pearson The Central Coast Mariners are at the top of the A-League table. Allow […]
The Point gets a mention in NSW Parliament
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and State MP for Wyong, Mr David Harris, quoted from The Point in a private member’s statement in the NSW Parliament last week. Here’s what he said: From official NSW Parliament Hansard…Mr DAVID HARRIS (Wyong) (16:49): The financial situation of Central Coast Council […]
Community shouldn’t pay for council cash debacle
As Central Coast ratepayers were given the faux choice between a 10 per cent temporary rate rise or a 15 per cent permanent one, an independent expert analysis of the Central Coast Council’s financial situation slated the blame home to staff and NSW Government incompetence, or worse. By Jackie Pearson […]