Nicky Bomba to feature at Rhythm Hut birthday
[Interview] Local music venue The Rhythm Hut marks a milestone 5 years at Faunce Street in Gosford this weekend. To celebrate, international percussion maestro Nicky Bomba will feature at the musical…
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Climate change needs to be considered with all DAs
[Forum] The state is taking total control of Gosford’s revitalisation. Climate change action is not included in any of the documents. Central Coast Council is preparing a policy which presumably will be…
More money to be spent on Gosford CBD
I refer to Minister Roberts’ recent fanfare announcement that $42m was earmarked by the NSW Government to fund infrastructure, such as water and sewer, in Gosford City centre. I have…
Gosford in the grip of a State Government takeover
Gosford is in the grip of a State Government takeover, so wake up Gosford and voice your opinion now. The State Government is proposing, under the recently released ‘Go Gosford’…
Lucy Wicks sceptical of Labor’s promised $15m parking plan
Labor’s promise of $15m to build three commuter car parks across the Central Coast is a gross under-estimate of the costs involved, according to the Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks….
The people have spoken – revitalisation of Gosford needs to happen now
Overwhelming support to get on with the revitalisation of Gosford CBD was the key theme to emerge from the Central Coast community as it had its say on the latest…
Gosford Men’s Shed officially opened
Gosford Men’s Shed President, Mr John Welland, has reported on the official opening of the Gosford Shed at Glennie St, West Gosford. “The Shed was officially opened on June 16…
High school launches program to tackle mental health issues
[Gosford] Henry Kendall High School has launched a new health and fitness program to tackle mental health issues in young people. “Mental health issues can be prevented with early intervention…
New application lodged for 299 residential flats complex
[Gosford] A $90 million development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council to build 299 residential flats, over three stages, at 87 and 89 John Whiteway Dve, Gosford. Stage 1…
41 units and neighbourhood shop approved in Faunce St
[Gosford] A construction certificate has been issued for a $7m shop top housing development at 75-77 Faunce St, West Gosford. The development will include 41 units and a neighbourhood shop. The…
Video News: Laurie Maher on homelessness
Retiring CEO of Coast Shelter has spoken with Coast Community News in a frank video interview about the issue of homelessness and sleeping rough. Mr Maher shared his thoughts about…
Additional homeless resources needed, says Tesch
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said she had been conducting her own investigation into homelessness. “With the help of Coast Shelter I am requesting an acknowledgement of the resources…
Edogowa Sister City agreement renewed
Central Coast Council has resigned the sister city agreement with Edogawa City Council, which will see a stronger cultural exchange and continued benefits for the Coast community. The sister city…
Gosford UDIF Place Report 3 on City South
The Government Architect’s (GA) third and final place-based report creates a vision for Gosford’s southern precinct, but it does not mention the waterfront. “Parklands in the city south have the…
Gosford UDIF Place Report 2: City North
The NSW Government Architect has a vision for the northern precinct of Gosford that connects the redeveloped hospital to the CBD, remodels the Gosford Train Station and sees the area…
The time for Gosford to shine has finally arrived – NSW Planning Minister
NSW Minister for Planning and Housing, Mr Anthony Roberts, visited Gosford on May 28 to announce funding of $52m for infrastructure and public space in Gosford. Mr Roberts also announced…
Gosford car parks are already full
May 2018, is significant, as it officially marks Gosford Town Centre’s revitalisation as a success. Council Staff, Councillors, the JRPP and the Minister for Planning can now refuse all developments,…
Gosford east rising – special report
Point Frederick has always been a sought-after address in Gosford, but it is currently undergoing a transformation, spurred on by its inclusion in the Gosford City Centre bonus height and…
Donnison St Rail Bridge to be closed for six weeks
Donnison St Rail Bridge, Gosford, will be closed from May 27, whilst safety improvement works get underway. Sydney Trains will be undertaking safety improvements between Dane Dve and Showground Rd,…
I Got Rhythm II jazz workshop at Gosford
The I Got Rhythm II jazz workshop will take place on Sunday, May 12, at Robert Knox Hall, Gosford. Following 2017 I Got Rhythm I workshop, the Jazz Trio of…