Milestone issue 120 underway
A bumper issue of this week’s Coast Community News is under development. This will be our 120th edition and as always is full of scores of the great local stories…
Business
School keen to connect with community
Chertsey Connections is a new initiative aimed at continuing to build a strong Springfield community through enhancing interactions between the school and community One initiative is to develop a business…
Employees recognised for pride of workmanship
Six Gosford City employment based community members who display outstanding qualities in terms of approach, dedication, attitude and commitment to service were recognised by the Rotary Club of Terrigal, at…
Local news in your pocket ready to share even before it is printed
Readers may have noticed that we have launched a new web news service for this newspaper: coastcommunitynews.com.au It’s not just a new website, it’s a ‘mobile web app’ designed to…
Kibble Park to come alive from 5 on alternate Fridays
Live from 5 will bring live music, street artists, gourmet international food, boutique wines and craft beers into the heart of Gosford every second Friday night between October 2 and…
Another announcement but still nothing happening
Another announcement of long promised jobs and a new building for Gosford doesn’t make them any more real, according to Labor senator for NSW, Deborah O’Neill. With four previous announcements…
CCRDC thrilled with the decision
The Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) announced that it was thrilled by the Commonwealth Government’s decision to build a new facility on a portion of the former Gosford Public…
Federal Treasurer announces location of Taxation Office building
Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP and federal treasurer, Mr Scott Morrison MP officially announced that the site of the former Gosford Public School had been chosen to house…
$2,000 grant for Vinnies
The St Vincent De Paul Society’s St Joseph’s workshop has received a $2,000 grant from the SUEZ Community Grants Program, which will enable the purchase of urgently needed equipment and…
Annette Francis is a proud AusMumpreneur
Copacabana local Ms Annette Francis has received a bronze medal in the 2015 St George Banking Group AusMumpreneur sustainability category for her organic cotton babywear brand, Gaia Organic Cotton. Ms…
300 additional jobs confirmed for Gosford
The NSW Government intends to relocate 300 state jobs to Gosford The announcement has come from the NSW Department of Finance, Services and Innovation as part of its response to…
Location of proposed ATO staff building still unclear
The Australian Taxation Office is in the final stages of a tender process that will determine the location of the Centre for Excellence in Gosford CBD that was promised during…
Little progress to show at regional strategy meeting
The executive committee of the Central Coast Regional Economic Development and Employment Strategy (REDES) held its biannual meeting on Monday, August 17. Key issues discussed included ensure jobs growth, create…
Minister makes national announcement at Fairhaven
Federal assistant minister for social services, Senator Mitch Fifield cut the ribbon to officially open the new Fare Craven Coffee Shop at Point Clare on Tuesday, August 25. Sen Fifield…
World cup floors supplied by Somersby business
Shoreline Sports Floors, based at Somersby, designed and delivered the courts for the recent Netball World Cup at Sydney Olympic Park. “I rise to join the chorus of congratulations for…
E-planning portal enables planning enquiries 24 hours a day
Gosford Council is encouraging the community to take advantage of its online planning tool. Council’s e-planning portal allows residents, businesses, developers and any other interested community members to track the…
Coles and Woolworths both to open at Lisarow
Residents of Lisarow are about to get spoiled for choice when it comes to grocery shopping with expansion to the local shopping centre to include a Coles and a Woolworths…
Erina land rezoning proposal rejected
A proposal to rezone land on the northern side of Barralong Rd, Erina from low-density residential to business development has been rejected by Gosford Council. The 3.6 ha site is…
Planning underway for Zoo and Snooze Executive Sleepout
A warm comfortable bed is something many of us take for granted, according to Mr Michael Sharpe of North Gosford Rotary Club. Mr Sharpe is coordinating the Coast Shelter’s annual…
Warren Wilson receives OAM
Avoca Beach resident, Mr Warren Wilson, has been awarded with Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queens’ Birthday Honours list for his significant service to business and…