Some Central Coast stories never go away
Journalist Merilyn Vale takes us on a romp through the stories that keep on giving: dogs, dredging, dreadful decisions, death, destruction. Oh, and council.
Gosford waterfront
Call for more commercial activation on waterfront
The Central Coast Peak Bodies Alliance has welcomed the NSW Government’s continued focus on revitalising the Gosford waterfront but expressed disappointment at the lack of commercial activation opportunities in the…
Flooding concerns over waterfront redevelopment
Well-known Gosford businessman Graham Black has expressed grave concerns over potential flooding issues which could ensue from the redevelopment of the Gosford waterfront and says careful planning must be involved….
Controversy over waterfront revitalisation plan
The State Government has announced a shared pathway from Point Clare as the first step in the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront precinct, but Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch says…
Calls for extension of pathway between Point Clare and Gosford
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is calling on the NSW Government to unlock additional active recreation and public spaces on the Gosford waterfront by extending the shared pathway from Point…
March against violence in wake of Audrey’s death
In the wake of this week’s Terrigal vigil for 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, the community will come together this Sunday, April 27, for a peaceful march to stand against violence in…
NYE firebug arrested in Gosford
A man has been charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to trees in the popular Waterfront Park at Gosford straight after the 9 pm fireworks display on Tuesday, December…
Call for new body to oversee waterfront revitalisation
Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) is calling for the establishment of a Central Coast Development Corporation to take over the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront. In its latest publication, GEBC…
State Government takes over waterfront revitalisation
The redevelopment of the Gosford waterfront is now in the hands of the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC). The NSW Government has appointed HCCDC to progress its $8.5M…
Fireworks return to Gosford on New Year’s Eve
Fireworks are set to return to the Gosford waterfront on New Year’s Eve, along with market stalls, live music and children’s entertainment. The fireworks were a regular fixture at Gosford…
Walk to shine a light on lung cancer
November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and during the first weekend Shine a Light on Lung Cancer walks will be held in dozens of locations nationally including Gosford. Clinical Nurse…
Leave the waterfront alone
FORUM – I refer to issue 369 regarding Gosford waterfront plans. According to RDACC we are all suffering from ” waterfront fatigue”. What’s that? It’s the only view of the…
Boats illegally moored at Gosford given marching orders
Boats moored illegally at Gosford Wharf have been given their marching orders with the wharf to close for maintenance on December 5. The issue of long-term illegal moorings taking up…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the last week of October 2022. In the bulletin this week: Federal budget targets the CoastHistoric hand back of Peat IslandGosford Waterfront gets…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the closing of September 2022, remember clocks go forward for daylight savings from Sunday morning. In the bulletin this week: Bold new plans…
We can’t get sidetracked about Gosford: Lawley
Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) President, Pete Lawley, says the concept plan for Gosford waterfront is an opportunity that cannot be allowed to get side-tracked like so many in the…
Community involvement key to waterfront revitalisation: Tesch and Harris
New concept plans for the Gosford waterfront have been welcomed by Labor MPs and the business sector, but they all agree the views of the community will be essential to…
Weekly News 5@5
The lead stories from across the region in a brief audio/video format. Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, March 25, 2022: School Strike for Climate march in GosfordRik Hart kick…
Change of stadium management could kickstart Gosford waterfront revitalisation
Negotiations are underway for the management of Central Coast Stadium to be handed over to VenuesLive in what Council CEO David Farmer said could be the kickstart needed for the…
State significant waterfront tower on exhibition
The Community Environment Network (CEN) is encouraging residents to have their say on the first stage of the proposed Central Coast Quarter development in Gosford before the cut-off date of…