Free dog training sessions
Central Coast Council is inviting dog owners to join free Come and Try dog training sessions across the region. The sessions will provide valuable insights and practical skills for dog…
Gorokan
Traffic changes at Gorokan
There will be changed overnight traffic conditions for the next three weeks on Wallarah Rd at Gorokan to carry out survey investigation work between the intersection of Lake Haven Dr…
New lease on life for pharmacy wall
The exterior wall of Gorokan Amcal Pharmacy has a whole new look, with the completion of a mural to brighten-up the once shabby façade. In 2023, staff came up with…
Memorial service for ‘angel of Gorokan’
Tuggerah Lakes Salvation Army will hold a memorial service to honour the late Evelyn Gardner at 12.30pm on Sunday, June 2. Evelyn, often known as the “angel” of Gorokan, died…
Pharmacy wall set for a new look
The Gorokan Amcal Pharmacy on Wallarah Rd is transforming its drab external wall into a thing of beauty. The owners have put together a group of artists, ideas and painters…
Gorokan author’s latest book
Gorokan author Mike Doyle has released his second book, following the success of his debut novel A Sinner’s Tales of the Second Oldest Profession, which sold all over the world….
Seniors living project at Gorokan
Plans have been submitted to Central Coast Council to build six villas specifically for seniors at 139 and 141 Wallarah Rd, Gorokan. The development application sets out how the proposal…
Information sought about Gorokan crash
Tuggerah Lakes Police District are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage or who was a witness to a collision between a car and motorbike at Gorokan to come forward. A…
Driver caught seven times over limit
A 46-year-old woman has been suspended from driving after being caught driving seven times over the alcohol limit. Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol arrested the woman in Marks Rd, Gorokan, at…
Motorcyle accident at Gorokan
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called in on Monday, October 9, to airlift an injured motorbike rider to hospital after an accident at Gorokan. It happened at about 12.30pm near…
Gorokan firefighter off to help in Canada
Sean Davis of Gorokan is among 15 NPWS firefighters called up this week to help Canadian Emergency Services battle unprecedented wildfires. Davis is part of the fourth deployment of NPWS…
Townhouses planned for quiet cul de sac
Opposition from surrounding residents is loud and clear – they do not want a double-storey townhouse complex in their small, quiet cul de sac in Gorokan. The proposed development site…
Investigation into sex offence at Gorokan
Detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Police District are investigating an alleged sexual touching offence of a 74-year-old Gorokan woman. It was reported that about 2.30pm to 3pm on Sunday, January 22,…
Funding boost for two schools in Dobell
Gorokan Public School and Porters Creek Public School are set to share $50,000 in funding as part of the Federal Government’s $270M School Upgrade Fund. Gorokan PS will receive $30,000…
Facility upgrades for seven local schools
Students and staff are set to benefit from improved and upgraded facilities as 14 local schools are included in the NSW Government’s $484M Minor Capital Works program. Brooke Avenue Public…
Apache aids arrest without incident
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol, with the assistance of police dog Apache, arrested a 26-year-old Gorokan man who was involved in a police pursuit. At about 10:30pm on Sunday,…
Playspace Strategy finalised as two reserves are being improved
John Peter Howard Reserve play space at San Remo and Helen Reserve dog park at Gorokan are temporarily closed while Central Coast Council does some improvement works. The San Remo…
Community based financial oversight group to be formed
Stephen Werner of Gorokan is appealing to other like minded and concerned community ratepayers to join him in establishing a small community Financial Oversight Group (FOG) to watch over the…
Upgrade planned for Gorokan off-leash dog area
A new fenced off-leash area is being planned at Helen Reserve at Gorokan where dogs can be exercised in a controlled and secure environment. Helen Reserve is already an off-leash…
Gorokan development to be modified
Central Coast Council is assessing a modification to a previous development consent to build a second dwelling at 56 Dudley St, Gorokan. Consent was given in August 2020 for a…