Not just a library opening – it’s a big story for Gosford
More than 230 people became members and 1750 books were borrowed on day one.
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Ethan is spreading kindness in the name of his grandmother Kim
A 14-year-old Central Coast student has launched a youth-led community initiative called Kim for Kindness, offering food, hygiene packs, and support to people experiencing homelessness. Inspired by his late grandmother…
Denmark calling; keep the library
Re-purpose the library as per the blueprint drawn up by the NSW Government Architect, says family.
Council looks for feedback on future of Gosford library
Central Coast Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the future of the existing Gosford Library building in Kibble Park, Gosford. With the completion and opening of the…
Community to be consulted on library’s future
Panel calls for community consultation on future of Gosford Library building.
Christmas Eve carols in Kibble Park
Don’t miss the Christmas Eve Community Carols in Kibble Park on December 24. The carols event has been running annually since 1961 with the main music provided by the dedicated…
Care4Coast Christmas party delivered on two wheels
Every Monday night, Care4Coast provides dinner in Kibble Park for community members who need help. On December 18 the charity organisation hosted its annual Christmas Party and last service for…
Coasties unite against domestic violence
Gosford’s Mann St was a sea of orange on Wednesday, December 6, as hundreds of Coasties came together to Walk against Domestic and Family Violence. The walk in solidarity –…
Council joins the fight against domestic violence
Central Coast Council is once again working with community leaders to initiate important conversations around domestic and family violence during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign. The…
Kibble Park redesign set to begin
Design work on a major upgrade of Kibble Park in the heart of the Gosford CBD is set to begin, after Central Coast Council adopted the Kibble Park Place Plan…
Say Yes to the Voice rally in Kibble Park
A rally in support of the Yes campaign for the Voice to Parliament referendum set for later this year will be held in Kibble Park, Gosford, from 1-2.30pm on Saturday,…
Imperial Centre evacuated
Up to 500 people were evacuated from Gosford’s Imperial Centre into Kibble Park on Tuesday, May 30, after a small fire was reported in a stairwell just before 10.30am. Among…
Local art to shine in August Art Month
Two Central Coast creatives are bringing local art, interactive workshops, and artistically inspired events to Gosford’s Kibble Park, transforming the space into a lively art and music hub for the…
Moving Flakelar sculpture outrageous
I knew John Flakelar, the designer of the fountain, and other leaders behind the original development of Kibble Park – John Phillips, Malcolm Brooks, Peter Turnbull and Kevin Booth, together…
Outrage over plans to relocate Kibble Park sculpture
The family of the artist who created the sculpture and water fountain in Kibble Park, Gosford, is outraged by plans to relocate the metalwork to Sensory Park at Narara. Michael…
100 little houses display marks Youth Homelessness Matters Day
Central Coast Council has presented a very special installation in Kibble Park to mark Youth Homelessness Matters Day on April 20. The 100 little houses installation aims to raise awareness…
Kibble Park revamp gets underway
Central Coast Council is set to start remediation works in Gosford’s Kibble Park. As part of the upgrade, the unique John Flakelar-created sculpture, currently part of the decommissioned fountain, will…
New April date for Alive festival
The plant-based Alive Festival will return to Kibble Park, Gosford, on April 30 from 9am to 4pm, after being postponed from its original March date due to forecasts of heavy…
Centenary marked with new park bench
This year Soroptimist International celebrated its centenary with 72,000 members in 122 countries participating in a variety of events to mark the occasion. COVID restrictions meant that several of the…
Carols return to Kibble Park on Christmas Eve
Families have been coming to sing Carols in Kibble Park on Christmas Eve since 1961 and while last year’s event was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the carols are back…