Bowling Club zoning a “major hindrance”
Central Coast Council will begin a process to re-classify and rezone the land on which Gosford Bowling Club sits, beside Central Coast Stadium. The existing RE1 zoning is “a major…
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Calls for more players to sign up for AFL2022
A number of local AFL clubs are at risk of folding unless more players register for the coming season. The Gosford Tigers was the latest club to issue a plea…
$30M Health Hub proposed for Gosford
A new $30M state-of-the-art Health Hub has been proposed for Showground Rd adjacent to Gosford Hospital. As demand for healthcare clinicians on the Central Coast continues to rise at rapid…
Leagues Club Park poorly designed, says Tesch
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has accused the State Government of poor planning of the Leagues Club Park in Gosford, which has been closed several times for modifications since it…
Crisis brewing over Council leases with community and business groups
The issue of leasing agreements and tender processes between the Council, community groups and business operators continues to be muddied, despite the issuing of a new leasing policy almost 18 months ago.
Prime Minister officially opens clinical school and research institute
Prime Minister Scott Morrison was on the Central Coast on March 14 to officially open the University of Newcastle Central Coast Clinical School and Central Coast Research Institute in the…
Conservatorium appoints acclaimed Long Jetty pianist
Central Coast Conservatorium of Music (CCCM) has appointed acclaimed pianist and Long Jetty local Katy Tsai to its teaching staff.
Torrential rain causes transport chaos
REPORT: Wednesday, March 2, 2022: The Central Coast region has been thrown into traffic and transport chaos today as a result of continuous heavy rainfall. Road closures at major intersections…
Funding boost for Gosford CBD Community Hub
Gosford CBD Community Hub has received $7,279 under the NSW Community Building Partnership Program to fund a security upgrade and create a more accessible workplace. Hub Coordinator, Kim Anderson, said…
Fuel prices putting the squeeze on home budgets
Central Coast News’ video reporter Skaie Hull hit the roads today to talk to Coasties about rising fuel prices across the Central Coast. She revealed that some areas of the…
Evans GP aims to win Asian F3 Championship
MOTORSPORT – From the comparatively sleepy streets of Gosford, Josh Evans has launched a successful international motorsport career. Evans is the man behind Evans GP, a junior formulae team campaigning…
Gosford’s 9pm fireworks cancelled – 12 midnight to go ahead + 9pm The Entrance
Unfortunately, the fireworks that were originally planned for 9pm at Gosford waterfront following the Central Coast Mariners NYE match will now be cancelled, however, the midnight fireworks at Drifter’s Wharf…
Ninja Dylan heads to World Titles
NINJA WARRIORS – Dylan James of Berkley Vale is one of 10 Central Coast “ninja warriors” to have qualified for the USA World Titles next year after achieving success at…
Centenary marked with new park bench
This year Soroptimist International celebrated its centenary with 72,000 members in 122 countries participating in a variety of events to mark the occasion. COVID restrictions meant that several of the…
Club will continue to require full vaccination
SAILING – Gosford Sailing Club will continue to admit only fully vaccinated patrons beyond the December 15 relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. The club said in a statement this week that…
Local Ninjas take on the world
NINJA WARRIOR – Ten Central Coast “ninja warriors” have qualified for the USA World Titles next year after achieving success at the Australian NNL (National Ninja League) World Qualifier held…
Unique night of opera deemed a success
High notes were heard echoing across Gosford CBD on December 4 as Central Coast Stadium hosted Coast Opera Australia’s Night of Enticements in the rafters. The unique event was the…
Antiques store continues to expand and support community
“It’s the dream of most small businesses to open a second store,” Woy Woy Antiques and Collectables owner, Mitchell Gordon, said when he decided to again expand his operations to…
Sailability to return in January
SAILING – Sailability Gosford will return to Brisbane Water in January after COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown put a pause to regular sailing sessions. President Randel La borde is encouraging disabled…
Questions about Council asset sale
Forum – Ratepayers deserve the maximum return on the sales of Central Coast Council’s assets. The old Gosford Council building should be auctioned to the highest bidder so that its…