It's time to be united

Does our dysfunctional Federal Government representation account for why the Central Coast is the only region in Australia with a population exceeding 300,000 not to have its own university?

Last term we had the Belinda Neil saga (ie, no representation).

This term it's Craig Thomson (again no representation).

Meanwhile Gosford Council and Wyong Council can't even agree on what question to put in the ballot paper for an amalgamation.

Until the Central Coast speaks with a united and determined voice, we will be viewed by the powers that be as a dormitory between Sydney and Newcastle.

The fact that a failed Sydney rugby league team can parachute in and become the Coast's bid for an NRL franchise sums it all up.

A fish is dead from the head down.

Our leaders have failed us.

The talent and confidence is here.

However, you cannot start a fire without a spark.

It is time the Coast demanded the recognition that we fairly deserve.

I'm proud to live here, and I'm sure you are too.

Time to let them know.

Email, 17 May 2012

Warren Cross, Wagstaffe