An important milestone

I wish to add my congratulation to the Peninsula News on achieving its 10th Anniversary.

This is a magnificent achievement and an important milestone.

Over the past decade the Peninsula region has continued to grow rapidly and it is fortunate that the region has had its own newspaper to highlight many of the daily issues and concerns of Peninsular residents.

I remember that as the Member for Robertson in 1999, I wrote an article in the first edition of the paper, welcoming them to the area.

I'm sure many people doubted that the paper would still be thriving some 10 years later, in the competitive media world.

The Peninsula has always had its own identity and for many years struggled to have its voice heard in the Central Coast region.

Once the Peninsula News was established, it quickly became part of the community and essential reading, by ensuring that their news related specifically to the Peninsula and combining an interesting mix of local events and community interests.

I wish to congratulate everyone connected with the Peninsula News on this important anniversary and I'm sure the paper will continue to play a major role in the local area for many years to come.

Jim Lloyd, 29 Apr 2009 Member for Roberson (1996-2007) Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads (2004-2007)