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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Surfrider Foundation gets behind Wamberal SOS and PEP11 campaigns
The formation of a Surfrider Foundation branch on the NSW Central Coast brings a new element to the campaign to stop the building of a sea wall to protect waterfront homes at Wamberal and adds strength to the grassroots campaign against gas exploration off our coast. By Jackie Pearson Hugh […]
Access well and truly denied
Journalists and activists will not be surprised by the Australian Conservation Foundation’s latest analysis of freedom of information statistics. By Jackie Pearson When Freedom of Information laws were introduced last century, they were heralded as a massive step forward in holding government departments and authorities to account. That was a […]
Assange will never be safe in Australia
The notion that Australia is the safest place for Julian Assange is naïve – can the Morrison Government be trusted not to hand him over to their closest ally even when there’s a Democrat in the White House? By Jackie Pearson Greens Senator Sarah Hanson Young used Twitter following the […]
Concrete or culture: what’s so special about Winney Bay?
The Central Coast has bountiful beaches, bushland and ancient culture – the region is on its way to achieving recognition as a world-class destination for sustainable, nature-based tourism – so the local and state government’s penchant for crass tourist attractions and concrete is difficult to explain. By Jackie Pearson Have […]
Dear Ita, please stand up to the bubble bullies
If you didn’t catch the last episode of the ABC’s Insiders for 2020, it’s worth spending an hour on ABC i-view, particularly to review David Spears’ interview with Minister for Communications and Arts, Paul Fletcher. By Jackie Pearson David Spears had big shoes to fill when he replaced Barry Cassidy […]