Siege Victim was a Former Terrigal High School Student
Former Terrigal High School student Tori Johnson was one of the two hostages who died as a result of the Martin Place siege on Monday, December 15. Johnson, 34, was…
Issue 98
Drug Related Arrest at Erina
An Erina man will appear in court next month over drug related charges following the execution of a search warrant by strike force detectives earlier this year. Strike Force Parkridge…
Young Girl Approached in North Gosford
Police are appealing for information after a young girl was approached in North Gosford on Tuesday, December 16. At around 8:20am an eight-year-old girl was walking along Dwyer St and,…
OMCG Member Arrested over Erina Crime
A member of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) has been charged after a man was allegedly detained, assaulted and forced to transfer money in Erina earlier this year. During…
Coast has Long Waiting Times
Billions of dollars in health cuts have left Gosford and Wyong Hospitals in breach of national targets for treating emergency patients, according to Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Ms…
Airlifted to Hospital After Suspected Snake Bite
An eight-yearold boy was airlifted to Westmead Children’s Hospital on Saturday, December 12, suffering a suspected snake bite. The boy, from Tumbi Umbi, was visiting his aunt at Peats Ridge…
Joy Douglas Celebrates her 100th birthday
Residents and staff at Tarragal Manor Retirement Village gathered together on Thursday, December 18, to celebrate the 100th birthday of much loved resident Joy Douglas. Popular, tenacious and zesty, Joy…
Budget Increase for Central Coast Local Health District
NSW Health Minister Ms Jillian Skinner has responded to claims made by members of the Labor Party that Central Coast hospitals are underperforming as a result of budget cuts. “Central…
New principal for Narara Public School
A number of staff changes have occurred at Narara Public School in preparation for next year. The school has said farewell to its principal of the last 16 years Mr…
Kai Awarded Highly Commended
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School Year 3 student Kai Holiday received an award at The Young Archie’s presentation on Saturday, December 13. Kai was awarded Highly Commended in the nine…
Private Members’ Motion to Save Trade Training Centres
Shadow Assistant Minister for Education and Higher Education Amanda Rishworth has moved a Private Members’ Motion in the House of Representatives calling on Tony Abbott to honour the Government’s commitment…
East Gosford Student Patrick Bull Awarded Pupil of the Year
East Gosford Public School student Patrick Bull was awarded Pupil of East Gosford at the Year 6 Graduation ceremony on Tuesday, December 9. Staff member Ms Jodie Campbell said the…
Gosford Year 12 Artworks Selected for Exhibition
A group of Year 12 students from Gosford High School and Narara Valley High School have had their artworks selected as part of the ARTEXPRESS showcase. ARTEXPRESS aims to showcase…
Kincumber Sewage Treatment Plant to be Rezoned
Following public exhibition during October, Gosford Council has unanimously supported a planning proposal to rezone the Kincumber Sewage Treatment Plant site. This rezoning permits the operation of a resource recovery…
New Year’s Eve Festival on Gosford Waterfront
The Mars Food Australia New Year’s Eve Festival will be held in Gosford this year on Wednesday, December 31. The festival will commence with Gosford Council’s New Year’s Eve Twilight…
A Field of Poppies
An innovative community art project is planned to commemorate the 100-year ANZAC anniversary in 2015. The project asks community members across the Gosford LGA to create their own red poppy,…
Gosford City Christmas Parade well Received
The annual Gosford City Christmas Parade was every part as merry and festive as the community anticipated, with the streets of Gosford filled with thousands of families awaiting the arrival…
SeaFM’s Discovered Grand Final held
The SeaFM Discovered Grand Final was held on Friday, December 12, at Gosford Council’s youth entertainment venue, The Hub, Erina. The event comprised performances from 12 fi nalists including four…
January a Busy Month for The Rhythm Hut
Following the break over Christmas and the New Year, The Rhythm Hut will return in January with a series of events and workshops for the school holidays. Next year’s events…
600 New Workers in Gosford to be a Game Changer
Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has delivered the latest update on the Commonwealth Agency that will occupy the new office block to be constructed in Gosford CBD. Ms Wicks…