$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…
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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…
Councils will not be forced to amalgamate
The NSW Government has assured Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna that it will not force Gosford Council and Wyong Council to amalgamate. “We have been told there are no forced…
Reclassification considered
The 2015 NSW Local Government Conference has been asked to consider reclassifying Gosford as a metropolitan/ urban council and not a rural/regional council. According to a Mayoral Minute considered by…
Hartcher’s entitlement to access ministers questioned
Former member for Terrigal, Mr Chris Hartcher may be able to meet with current Liberal ministers in his new role as a lobbyist for a NSW property developer. Shadow NSW…
Federal election promises disputed
Senator for New South Wales, Ms Deborah O’Neill has continued to accuse federal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks of not understanding her own election promises or budgetary commitments. “Lucy…
Politics in the Pub Central Coast inaugural meeting
The inaugural meeting of Politics in the Pub Central Coast will be held at The Grange Hotel, Wyoming on Thursday, June 25. The main purpose will be to establish what…
CSG biggest concern according to survey
Coal Seam Gas is the top environmental concern of Central Coast residents, if a survey by the Central Coast branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation is anything to go by…
Iconic pub goes up for bids
Pub buyers and developers are both in the frame as potential purchasers of the Woodport Inn, which was offered for sale recently, according to a spokesperson for the vendor, BWLC…
Historical society welcomes new committee
Brisbane Waters Historical Society welcomed new committee members at its annual meeting held on Saturday, March 21. All committee positions were declared vacant and the newly elected committee comprises Edith…