Mayoral minute calls for a new strategic approach
Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, wants a new strategic approach to the future development of the Gosford CBD that includes traffic management, transport and parking. To that end, she has…
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Having printed train timetables is essestial
I am hearing from both regular commuters and casual train travellers that new railway timetables are like the proverbial rocking horse poo; non-existent. I was a regular commuter for 10-12…
Friends of Gosford call for increased local control over the Coast’s future
Mr Malcolm Brooks, former Mayor of Gosford and now Chair of Friends of Gosford Pty Ltd, has called for the abolition of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation and the…
Man stabbed outside Gosford nightclub
A 20-year-old man who stabbed a man outside a Gosford nightclub, faced Gosford Local Court on November 27. Police will allege the man became involved in a dispute with the…
Fireworks display to top off free Christmas Fest
Community members are invited to attend the free Christmas Fest event in Kibble Park, Gosford, on Sunday, December 17, from 5.30pm. Amongst the festivities will be a petting zoo, a…
Christmas Parade drew huge crowds
The Gosford City Christmas Parade drew huge crowds to the city centre as Santa, Mrs Claus and other big names paraded through the streets. The streets were packed with children…
Defend TAFE Forum to be held in Gosford
NSW Greens TAFE spokesperson, Ms Dawn Walker, will hold a Defend TAFE Forum in Gosford, on Tuesday, December 12, to discuss the need for the Government to invest more in…
Former police officer in court over illegal possession of firearms
A former police officer appeared in Gosford Local Court charged with theft of a firearm, after police conducted an audit of their weapons and found a discrepancy. After being discharged…
Prime Minister inspects almost-complete Taxation Office
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visited Gosford on Wednesday, November 29, to inspect progress on the Gosford ATO building and to meet with local business owners who have successfully expanded into…
Bootleg Rascal to perform at Rhythm Hut
Hip-hop band, Bootleg Rascal, supported by Moon Dogs, will be playing their first show ever in Gosford, at The Rhythm Hut on Friday, December 1. This band started to rise…
Demolition work constantly delayed by asbestos removal
Central Coast’s Deputy Mayor, Clr Chris Holstein, wants Council staff to explain why the demolition of the Waterside development site that spans Gosford’s Baker St, Mann St and Georgiana Terrace…
Former East Gosford Parish Priest charged
A former Catholic priest, who also worked as a teacher, has been charged with historical child sex offences dating back to the 1980s and 1990s. It will be alleged the…
Garden competition winners announced
Gardens in Avoca, Terrigal, Springfield, Wyoming, Forresters Beach, Lisarow, Matcham and Green Point have taken out honours in the 2017 Gosford District Garden Competition. Garden of the Year was awarded…
Mariners hold Victory at bay
The Central Coast Mariners were unlucky not to come out of their home match against Melbourne Victory with three points when the sides met at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday,…
No relief from train pain in ‘bad news’ timetable
The new rail timetable is “bad news” for Woy Woy commuters and more is still to come, according to Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch. No new services were added…
Home invader causes grievous bodily harm
A 49-year-old Killarney Vale man has been arrested for a serious assault in West Gosford. At around midnight on October 4, the man who was significantly affected by drugs/alcohol, climbed…
Over 6,000 firearms are registered in the 2250 postcode
There are currently over 6,000 firearms registered in the 2250 postcode, according to data obtained from the NSW Police by the NSW Greens. On average, that means that one in…
Government Architect to develop a framework for Gosford revitalisation
The revitalisation of Gosford’s CBD and waterfront will be guided by the NSW Government Architect to deliver improved infrastructure and fast-track housing supply as part of the Central Coast Regional…
Gosford East Ward Election
The Gosford East Ward encompasses the suburbs and localities of Avoca Beach, Bensville, Bouddi, Box Head, Copacabana, Daleys Point, Davistown, Empire Bay, Erina, Erina Heights, Green Point, Hardys Bay, Holgate,…
Residents to vote in historic first election
On Saturday, September 9, the residents of the former Gosford Local Government Area will have their opportunity to vote in the historic first election of the combined Central Coast Council….