Electronic ticketing live on local buses
Electronic ticketing went live on 170 local buses on Monday, October 13, with a further 93 to go live on Thursday, October 16. The rollout takes the total number of…
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Iguana’s has been reinvented
The official opening of the Quarters Gosford Waterfront and the Three Ways Tapas Bar was held on September 14. Located under one roof on Gosford’s waterfront, the space features 980…
Turf Graduate of the Year returns from USA
The Australian Sports Turf Association’s 2013 Turf Graduate of the Year Andrew Spicer of Kincumber, has recently returned from the United States as part of a tour with Toro Australia….
Ausgrid crews to patrol bushfire zones
Ausgrid crews will patrol bushfire zones across the Central Coast in the lead up to summer to check for any hazards on private poles and power lines. The inspections follow…
Chronic homelessness increases by 20%
Coast Shelter executive Mr Laurie Maher said he was not surprised when recently released surveys by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare indicated an increase by 20% in chronic…
Gosford Council will receive almost $6 million for local road construction and street repairs under the Australian Government’s $2.1 billion Roads to Recovery programme.
Gosford Council will receive almost $6 million for local road construction and street repairs under the Australian Government’s $2.1 billion Roads to Recovery programme. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks…
Five Brass Blokes nominated
Five Central Coast blokes have been nominated for the first Brass Blokes Award, organised by Lifeline Central Coast. The award, which Lifeline hope to host annually, aims to recognise men…
Last minute goal nets 3 points for Mariners
Central Coast Mariners kicked off their Hyundai A-League 2014/15 campaign with a win after Mitchell Duke’s late goal earned the yellow and navy a 1-0 F3 Derby triumph…
Roadside assistance provided by locals
Central Coast locals Mr Peter Richardson and Mr Ben Askins have launched 365 Roadside Assistance designed to take on the larger service providers. “Customers aren’t happy with the level of…
State of the art upgrade planned for Point Clare
A school upgrade is currently in the planning process for Point Clare Public School. Point Clare Public School principal Mr David Harris said detailed discussions were being conducted as to…
Kitty wants to skate for Australia
Ten-year-old Kitty Masters of Saratoga has been awarded the lucrative Hollins Trophy for figure skating for the second year running. Kitty took up skating at age five, under the instruction…
Academy head netball coach appointed to PNG national team
The Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) Club Terrigal Netball Program head coach Gima Crowdy has been appointed as the new assistant coach of the Papua New Guinea (PNG) National…
Halloween fun at Kibble Park
Gosford CBD will be transformed on Saturday, October 25, into a haunting event of Trick-or-Treat followed by the Midday Monster Mash, welcoming every little monster, in all shapes and sizes….
Stronger Relationships Trial offers a $200 subsidy
Couples on the Central Coast are being encouraged to take part in the Stronger Relationships Trial, which provides a $200 subsidy for couples to use on services that strengthen their…
Diving incident results in fatality
A 33-year-old Bronte woman was flown to Sydney’s Prince of Wales Hospital on the morning of Sunday, October 5, to be treated for the bends after suffering cardiac arrest while…
Mobile reception black spots identified
A database of locations in regional and remote areas of the Central Coast which have been nominated by community members as having inadequate mobile coverage has been released by the…
Feedback sought on lagoon protection
Gosford Council is seeking the community’s feedback on its latest efforts to protect the health of Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Cockrone lagoons. The draft Coastal Zone Management Plan for Gosford’s…
Seniors’ Christmas Concert at Erina
The New South Wales Government’s popular Seniors’ Christmas Concert will be held at the Impact Centre, Erina, on Tuesday, November 25, as announced recently by Minister for Ageing Mr John…
Free wellness workshops for cancer patients
Current and former cancer patients and their family members and carers are invited to participate in a range of free wellness workshops to be held in Gosford. The workshops are…
Sand dunes on Wamberal, Umina and Putty beaches will be restored thanks to a $94,000 NSW Government grant.
Sand dunes on Wamberal, Umina and Putty beaches will be restored thanks to a $94,000 NSW Government grant. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the three sites were…