Floodplain Risk Management Study on exhibition
Gosford Council is seeking feedback from the community on its recent study into how current and future flood risks around Brisbane Water’s shores can be best managed. The draft…
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$10 million Performing Arts Centre officially opened
Central Coast Grammar School celebrated the opening of its new Performing Arts Centre with an official opening function, followed by a Variety Gala Performance, on Friday, August 15. “Creative learners…
Water main break on Scenic Highway
One lane along part of the Scenic Highway at Terrigal was closed at around 4:50pm on Thursday, August 14, while Gosford Council crews repaired a water main that had broken…
Kincumber quarry exhibition period extended
The exhibition period for the planning proposal to permit a tip at the Kerns Rd Quarry site in Kincumber has been extended by 14 days and will now close on…
Only brick and concrete to be recycled at Kincumber
The owners of Kincumber Quarry, Michael and Peter Norman, have responded to residents’ concerns about the rezoning proposal currently before Gosford Council. “We take our responsibility to the local community…
RSL sub-Branch suspended and trustees removed
The State Council of The Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) NSW Branch, has resolved to suspend the charter of the Mangrove Mountain RSL sub-Branch and to remove the…
Sewage pump station upgrades
Gosford Council is currently delivering a Sewage Pump Station Upgrade Program as part of its commitment to protecting public health and the environment by improving the reliability, capacity and performance…
Council and Councillors unable to comment on secret meeting
Gosford Council has been bound by “strict confidentially requirements” and is unable to comment on the matter regarding excessive dumping the Mangrove Mountain golf course and dump site while the…
Council’s lack of communication “is arrogrance in the extreme” – CEN
Community Environment Network (CEN) chairman Mr John Asquith is encouraging community members to write to their local members and demand the Mangrove Mountain landfill site be closed. Mr Asquith said…
Minister calls for evidence of contaminated materials
Minister for the Environment and Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Strokes is encouraging anybody who believes contaminated materials have been disposed of in the Mangrove Mountain landfill to…
Greens call for independent judicial inquiry over Mt Bingo fiasco
Central Coast Greens spokesperson Ms Kate da Costa said the Greens have grave concerns about the landfill operations at Mangrove Mountain Golf Club and support the actions of local protestors…
Holstein looks forward to final resolution
Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said he was supportive of an outcome that delivered for the community what was always intended for the Mangrove Mountain golf course site. Mr…
Funding sought to assist residents without sewer facilities
Gosford Council has agreed to investigate the introduction of a swewer levy for residents who are unable to access sewer services and are therefore being financially disadvantaged due to costs…
Together we can make a difference
On July 25 adn 26, the United Nations Association of Australia NSW (UNAA), held a conference at the old Customs House, Circular Quay. The title: To end all wars, preventing…
All 148 trees to be removed and replaced at Pine Needles
Gosford councillors will have the opportunity to inspect a property on Karalta Rd, Erina, regarding an application to amend the development consent for an approved relocatable home village. The inspection…
Cannot get NBN connected
I’m quite concerned that the 22 units in my housing block in East Gosford will have their phones switched off on October 5. On August 20 last year, NBN installed…
Keep out of Scottish politics
I am horrified to hear Tony Abbott making a speech about the Independence of Scotland. Apparently he has not studied Scottish history and does not know that Scotland was bought…
Waterfront is not a diners’ paradise
The Express Advocate reported on July 16 that “No applications for the development of Gosford’s waterfront can be approved without being considered by a full meeting of Gosford council”. Cr…
Local members missing in action
Has anyone seen or heard our local members for The Entrance, Terrigal and Wyong lately? No photos in papers, no pamphlets in the letter box. What are they doing for…
Bravery award for robbery intervention
Two residents of North Avoca have been awarded a Commendation for Brave Conduct by the Governor-General, His excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd). On the afternoon…