Pedestrian dies after being hit by a car
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in East Gosford on Tuesday, April 21. Emergency services were called to York St at approximately 7:45pm, following reports that…
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Forresters Beach fires thought to have been arson
Police are investigating two suspicious fires at Forresters Beach on Tuesday, April 28, which are believed to be linked. At about 8:40pm, emergency services were called to a house fire…
Beware of scams in the aftermath of the April storms
Central Coast residents have been warned to be on the lookout for scams in the aftermath of the April storms. “Fair Trading has had reports of a number of different…
Robbery and attempted carjacking in Gosford
A 53-year-old woman was the victim of a robbery and attempted carjacking in Gosford on Wednesday, May 13. Brisbane Water Local Area Command (LAC) appealed for witnesses following the incident…
Free community event for Spinal Health Week
Spinal Health Week 2015 runs from Monday, May 25 to Sunday, May 31 and this year’s theme is ‘get your happy back’. “Every day, more and more Australians experience disabling…
School raises $4,000 for heart foundation
Green Point Christian College families have raised over $4,000 for the National Heart Foundation through sponsorships for its Jump Off event. “It is the final week before our Jump Off…
Food Revolution Day held
Narara Public School students in Kindergarten through to year two enjoyed a Food Revolution Day recently. Students from Lisarow High School attended Narara Public for the day to help the…
Free talk by champion wheelchair athlete
Mr Kurt Fearnley, three time Australian Paralympic gold medallist and world champion wheelchair athlete, will give a talk at Erina Library as part of Library Week. He is the champion…
Free Marketing and Media Workshops
Local businesses and community groups will have access to a range of free workshops and talks during May and June. On Thursday, May 28, a Gosford Council workshop will examine…
New course provider on the Coast
A job placement boost is about to hit the Central Coast, courtesy of a leading career builder and course provider, The Wise Education Group is planning to host dual Certificate…
Cultural exchange with the Dunghutti people
St Philip’s Christian College Gosford is partnering with the Kempsey Local Area Land Council to provide its students with an opportunity for a community and cultural exchange with the Dunghutti…
NAISDA to present mid-year show
NAISDA Dance College at Mt Penang will acknowledge NAIDOC 2015 with its mid-year show. In Darkinjung language, the show is called Gayi Ngiyang Nhangara, which translates as Come, We All…
Free talk on Placemaking Gosford
Mr Jim Diers, international consultant and placemaking expert, will be giving a free talk on Placemaking Gosford at Laycock Street Theatre on Wednesday, June 3. Mr Diers has 40 years’…
$1,800 raised for Cyclone Pam victims
Saint Philips Christian College Gosford students’ have raised $1,800 from their Blue4Vanuatu fund raising day held on Monday, May 11. Students raised the money in response to Cyclone Pam from…
Music studio open day attracts over 150 visitors
The Grove Studios at Somersby celebrated their unique partnership with Hunter TAFE’s Regional Music Institute by holding an open day on Saturday, May 16. The open day was held for…
Outdoor pop up library one of many events for Library Week
Gosford City Libraries will be hosting a series of engaging events and activities during Library and Information Week 2015. Running from Monday, May 25 until Sunday, May 31, the week…
Musician receives touring grant
Springfield musician, James Draper has received an Australian Council for the Arts Contemporary Music Touring Program grant. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, welcomed the Australian Government’s support for regional…
Blue Thumb Volunteers recognised for Volunteer Week
The Blue Thumb Volunteers who work at Mount Penang Gardens received a special thank-you as part of National Volunteer Week. The volunteers work at the gardens throughout the year and…
Public devotional gathering to support Iranian prisoners
The Gosford Baha’i community is hosting a public devotional gathering in support of seven Baha’i leaders who have been imprisoned in Iran for the past seven years. The Gosford Baha’i…
Five Lands Walk and Reconciliation exhibitions at gallery
The Five Lands Walk exhibition and the Reconciliation exhibition will be at the Gosford Regional Gallery from Saturday, May 23 until Sunday July 12. The Five Lands Walk exhibition celebrates…