Reliable and well-read

May I add my congratulations to Peninsula News on the occasion of its 250th edition.

As Federal Member from 1996 until 2007, I welcomed the creation of the Peninsula News in 1999.

The Peninsula area is such an important part of the Central Coast, with unique opportunities and challenges, and it was important to have a reliable and well-read local publication which focused directly on issues of importance to the residents of the Peninsula area.

I could always rely on the Peninsula News to print stories that were of interest and importance to the region and often their articles would generate significant community debate, which provided important feedback

I wish the Peninsula News every continuing success in the future and I'm sure that as a community we will be able to watch this important local newspaper continue to grow for many many years to come.

Letter, 8 Oct 2010 Jim Lloyd, Member for Robertson (1996 to 2007)