Move rail facility to pay for Link Road
The State Government could move its proposed inter-city rail maintenance facility from the troubled Kangy Angy site to Warnervale as a way to fund the proposed Link Road from Watanobbi…
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Confidential airport feasibility study recommended sale of the land
The former Wyong Council and the current Central Coast Council have continued to spend rate payer money on the expansion of the airport at Warnervale when a 2013 feasibility study…
Gallacher calls for reset button to find a viable long term solution to beach erosion
Long-term Terrigal resident and NSW Member of the Legislative Council, Mr Mike Gallacher, has decided to champion the cause of Wamberal residents who are fighting to protect their properties from…
Fears grow that PAC could lose State funding
As the long awaited Performing Arts Centre for Gosford remains in limbo, fears of $12 million in State Government funding being pulled from the project grow. It has been over…
Three interesting acts at November’s Brackets and Jam
Brackets and Jam’s South Crew will present November’s Brackets and Jam at Kincumba Mountain on November 11. November’s line-up includes: Stu Tyrell, Dave Stone, Mothership, and Brackets and Jams usual…
Harris accused of fear mongering
Central Coast Labor MPs have been accused of causing alarm in the community and spreading false information about the future of local TAFE campuses. The thrust of the latest changes…
Council election needs to be held before September 2017 – Primrose
A council election needs to be held on the Central Coast before the September 2017 date currently put forward by the NSW Government, according to the state’s shadow minister for…
National medals and clasps for long serving volunteers
Five volunteer members of Marine Rescue Central Coast were acknowledged for their years of volunteer community service on Saturday, April 31. Three were presented with a National Medal for 15…
Million dollar makeover underway for Terrigal Haven boat ramp
A$1 million upgrade to the boat ramp at Terrigal Haven is due to commence in early May, according to member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP. Mr Crouch said the…
High expectations at NSW Country Rugby Championships
The Central Coast Rugby Union will send representative teams to Armidale on the weekend of May 7 and 8 for the NSW Country Championships. The Senior team plays Illawarra in…
Community banks donate to Iris Foundation
The NSW and ACT Community Bank network has made a $2,107 donation to the Iris Foundation to help its youth suicide prevention work. The donation was made on Friday, April…
Alligator hatching caught on camera
Australian Reptile Park has caught on camera the hatching of a baby American Alligator, squeezing and squeaking its way out of an egg that has been in incubation for 73…
Future of training facilities at Gosford Race Club still undecided
The Gosford Race Club expects to be able to make an announcement about the future of its training facilities within the next couple of weeks, according to its CEO Mr…
Changes to Local Government Act endorsed
Gosford councillors voted to endorse the principles for a submission to the NSW Government about its proposed changes to the NSW Local Government Act. The matter was dealt with in…
Freemasons donate $20,000 to Save our Kids
Freemasons on the Central Coast have donated $20,000 to the Save our Kids program aimed at preventing youth suicide. This program is run in conjunction with North Gosford Rotary and…
Forum convener warns about independent and reforming candidates
The Central Coast has seen many candidates make clever use of ‘Independent’ and other tags to garner support for their ambitions, according to Politics in the Pub convenor, Mr Norman…
World Wetlands Day celebrated at Davistown
The Community Environment Network (CEN) hosted a Wetland Wonders breakfast at the Davistown foreshore on Sunday, February 7 to celebrate World Wetlands Day. Participants heard talks about the local wetlands…
Gosford’s Free Blues Festival kicks off
GosBlues 2016 is the first ever free, three day festival presenting quality Blues, Jazz and Roots music in multiple venues in the heart of Gosford city and surrounds. GosBlues 2016…
Deaf ears in Council on land sales
Gosford councillors have voted against a motion that would have saved five parcels of community land from potential reclassification and sale. The motion was moved by Cr Vicki Scott and…
Calling all Bournemouth supporters
A new club for Central Coast supporters of the Athletic Football Club (AFC) Bournemouth will be launched on the Central Coast on Saturday, February 13. A seven-a-side match will take…