Bensville history remembered
The construction of a historical sign in Bensville is generating keen interest amongst residents and visitors. The sign traces the early history of Bensville, especially links to Ben Davis who…
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Greens sign Community Charter for good planning
Greens candidates across NSW, including those for the Gosford and Terrigal electorates, are signing up to the Community Charter for good planning. Gosford candidate Kate da Costa and Terrigal candidate…
Election candidates confirmed
Candidates for the State Election to be held on Saturday, March 28, have been confirmed for the seats of Gosford and Terrigal. Six candidates will contest the seat of Gosford…
Arts Party commits to support for arts centre
NSW upper house candidate PJ Collins has committed to support funding of a performing arts centre in Gosford should he be elected to the Legislative Council. “I will also push…
Coast is not CSG free until PEL2 is cancelled
The Gasfield Free Mountain Districts committee remain unappeased following the announcement of the Baird Government’s cancellation of PEL5, on the back of the cancellation of PEL463, and are calling for…
Baird Government promises $12 million for performing arts centre if re-elected
A re-elected Baird Government will invest $12 million in the construction of a performing arts centre and conservatorium in Gosford. Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes and Member…
More facilities needed for homeless youths
The group behind the push to stop the closure of Rumbalara Youth Refuge is claiming success, but according to ‘Save Rumby’ spokesperson Mitchell Connolly, much more needs to be done…
McKinna calls on local state members and candidates to deliver
Gosford City mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has called on local state members and candidates to get serious about local transport issues and help Gosford Council deliver its top 200 road…
Cassar calls for support for Old Sydney Town plan
Years after the public push began to reopen Old Sydney Town, group spokesperson and independent candidate for Gosford Mr Jake Cassar is calling on the State Government to take on…
Mangrove district markets now twice a month
We are still at Mangrove Mountain Hall raising funds for our community, especially our Heritage Hall and Fairview Homestead. We never know what we will have dropped off as a…
Will election promises be delivered?
The State Liberal Government has promised big spending on the Central Coast, only if elected. Well they can’t spend if not elected. Why now? What happened to the last three…
What happens to existing agreements when NBN takes over?
We in North Gosford are about to be cut over to the NBN, whether we like it or not, but that’s a different matter. As a retired – unemployed –…
Wamberal man on firearm offences
A man has been charged after allegedly discharging a fi rearm in a public place in February last year. In October, a 22-year old man was arrested and charged over…
Gun-shaped cigarette lighter causes concern
A man was arrested in Gosford on Monday, March 9, while in possession of a gun-shaped cigarette lighter. At about 3pm, offi cers attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command…
Clandestine drug lab located in Wyoming
Police are investigating after a partially-dismantled clandestine lab was located in Wyoming on Tuesday, March 10. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command received reports of suspicious activity at…
Woman assaulted on a train
Police are seeking witnesses after a woman was assaulted on a train between Gosford and Narara on Sunday, March 13. Two women, aged 21 and 25, boarded a northbound train…
Avoca Dr accident leaves woman seriously injured
Police are appealing for information after a collision between a truck and car left a woman seriously injured on Sunday, March 15. About 8:25pm, an Iveco prime mover towing a…
Shortage of doctors addressed
Communities on the Central Coast will find it easier to attract doctors following the Australian Government’s announcement of a new District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) system, according to Member for…
Dementia cannot be ignored
Updated dementia prevalence figures have supported the call for a comprehensive statewide dementia strategy to be implemented in NSW, across health, transport, policing, housing and other government services. Alzheimer’s Australia…
Free natural pregnancy event
A free Tapas ‘N’ Teach event on Pregnancy. Naturally, will be held at the Chavez Chiropractic Health Centre at Erina Plaza on Tuesday, March 31. The event aims to take…