issue 113

Kibbleplex sale decision defended

This article is available in audio: CEO of Gosford Council, Mr Paul Anderson has defended the decision to sell Kibbleplex as the right one for the future of Gosford and…





Bensville residents oppose road works

A petition with 200 signatures from Bensville residents has called for Gosford Council to cease work on the joining of the eastern ends of Wards, Yarram and Huntley Rds, Bensville….


West Gosford intersection update

Drivers can expect lanes to remain closed through the Central Coast Highway West Gosford intersection until early 2016. The upgrade includes the construction of the Central Coast Highway Bridge which…



Train fare cost increase claims disputed

Commuters are now paying more than $600 extra each year to travel between the Central Coast and Sydney, according to a NSW Opposition analysis of train fares under the Opal…





Opening of greenfi eld developments opposed

E1 and E2 zonings must not be reviewed, particularly in light of recent development applications for over 50 dwellings at Killcare Heights and the significant conflict of interest a number…


A nod of hope for farms?

What great news to read that coal seam gas is off the agenda for farms on the Central Coast and further. This news gave me some hope that the wheels…



Yacht rescued and log removed

On Saturday, July 4 around 4:30pm, the volunteers on watch at Marine Rescue Central Coast received a call from the owner of a North Shore 33 yacht abeam Avoca Beach….


Missing Kariong boy located

A boy who went missing from Kariong was located safe and well after he was spotted near the site of Old Sydney Town at Somersby. The boy left his Kariong…



Bullet hole found in delivery vehicle

Police have been investigating a possible shooting at West Gosford after a delivery driver reported a bullet hole in his car. A newspaper delivery driver was travelling along Donnison St…


Fatality on Avoca Dve

Emergency services were called to Avoca Dve shortly before midnight on Friday, July 18 following reports of a single car crash. Initial investigations by police found a Holden Commodore, driven…


Hepatitis C is the silent infection

Monday, July 27 to Sunday, August 2 is the official NSW Hepatitis Awareness Week with the Central Coast Local Health District Liver Clinic determined to raise awareness for the ‘silent…