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…
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Kibbleplex sale decision needs more public scrutiny – O’Neill
The recent decision by Gosford Council to sell the Kibbleplex building in Henry Parry Drive has met with strong community and political criticism. Senator for New South Wales, Deborah O’Neill,…
Coastal Open Spaces System land safe from re-zoning
The importance of the unique Coastal Open Spaces System (COSS) has been confirmed by Gosford Council as part of ongoing discussions about a proposal to review environmental zones and related…
Approval for mixed use development at Avoca deferred
Approval of a proposed mixed use development on Cape Three Points Rd, Avoca Beach has been deferred by Gosford Council due to the complexity of issues raised at a site…
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…
Coastal Zone Management Plan consideration brought forward
The community has six weeks to comment on a draft Open Coast and Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan that describes how Gosford Council, other responsible authorities and private…
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…
A few more commuter car parking spaces for Gosford
NSW Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Mr Andrew Constance MP has announced construction will start in the coming weeks on a further 26 commuter car parking spaces near Gosford Station….
Parking conditions in the vicinity of schools to be reviewed
Gosford Council will review traffic and parking conditions in parts of East Gosford as decided in its ordinary meeting on Tuesday, June 23. Webb St, Melbourne St and Adelaide St…
Women’s international body calls for action
Central Coast residents will have read or heard of Pope Francis’ dire warnings for all people on the environmental effects of climate change and his condemnation of the weapons industry….
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…
Retain Kibbleplex as a cultural and educational hub
For a CBD so lacking in cultural spaces, the last thing Gosford Council should be doing is selling off Kibbleplex. The site is the only chance to develop a centre…
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…
Head on collision at Central Mangrove
Just before 9:00am, a white utility was travelling south on George Downes Dve, when it and a silver four-wheel drive collided. The male driver of the utility suffered serious injuries…
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…