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Driving him to distraction
17 May 12 | I TOTALLY agree with the writer John Gorman of Dora Creek ("If drivers won't stop at Dora Creek, fine them", Lakes Mail, April 26) about people not obeying stop signs at Dora Creek.
Basic claims challenged about council
10 May 12 | AT the recent public meeting held by the Back to Basics group in Morisset, claims were made that 99 per cent of people don't agree with a rate rise.  | CommentsComments (3)
Critics are missing big picture for city
10 May 12 | CRITICS of Lake Macquarie City Council's financial management and its push for a rates increase were often misinformed and missed the big picture, a civic leader said this week.
Some just don't want message
10 May 12 | COMMUNICATING and consulting with the community in a meaningful way is a key issue and challenge for councils everywhere.   | CommentsComments (1)
Anzac spirit still thriving
03 May 12 | ON behalf of the members of South Lake Macquarie sub-branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia, I would like to thank the Lakes Mail for the great publicity in the lead-up to Anzac Day.  | CommentsComments (1)
26 Apr 12 | SUGAR Bay is a lovely sheltered bay at Mirrabooka where you'll often see more than 60 boats moored. And yet there is no access point where you can put in a tinny to go out to your boat.
Swamped by the details of council submission
19 Apr 12 | REGARDING Lake Macquarie City Council's submission for a special rate rise to be considered by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).
12 Apr 12 | REGARDING the replacement of the existing pathway on Fishery Point Road ('Works make path passable', Lakes Mail, April 5).
Feedback on council not always fair
05 Apr 12 | WHILE Lake Macquarie Council welcomes community feedback on all issues, it is disappointing that some members of the community have felt the need to commence a campaign of misinformation.
05 Apr 12 | ARE you intending to sell a property - be it your home, an investment house or a vacant block of land? Be warned, there's a lot more more to it than just placing an ad in the newspaper.
05 Apr 12 | BUYING or selling a property can be an exciting or excruciating time. A good conveyancer can help you avoid the latter.
05 Apr 12 | IF you are thinking about buying a house or starting a business, you'll need some good legal advice.
Marriage and money
05 Apr 12 | NEWLYWEDS often receive financial assistance from their respective parents. But it isn't unusual for only one party's parents to advance money, either to their son or daughter in the marriage or to
29 Mar 12 | ALMOST every Australian looks forward to this time of the year.
Council should cut back on non-core stuff
29 Mar 12 | I OPPOSE David Lemcke's letter of support for a rate rise in Lake Macquarie ('Rate rise needed to keep the facilities we expect', Lakes Mail, March 12) and his statement "I don't work for council".
29 Mar 12 | EASTER, a hoax or the world's chief joy? I came across this comment in Forward Day by Day, a very thought-provoking daily devotional put out by Forward Movement.
Easter mystery
29 Mar 12 | IF you have ever wondered why eggs feature so strongly in Easter traditions, attend Lakeside Adventist Church in Bonnells Bay on Saturday.

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