Community wins battle over sand quarry
The Land and Environment Court has refused an application by Rocla Materials, now owned by Hanson, a subsidiary of the Heidelberg Cement Group, to expand its sand quarry at Calga….
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Councillors bullied into amalgamation vote
Seven out of 10 Gosford councillors have voted to inform the NSW Government they are willing to amalgamate with Wyong Council. The NSW Government has required all NSW councils deemed…
Creighton’s Garage at risk of being sacrificed – Tenants
Amid the excitement and anticipation of new development and revitalisation in Gosford’s CBD, comes anger and dismay at the prospect of losing an important piece of the city’s cultural heritage….
Funds received for new clinical and education space at Nunyara
Parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC and Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP have announced $370,000 for a new clinical and education space at Gosford’s…
Menin Gate Buglers and Army band to play Remembrance Day service
Kincumber High School students have joined forces with Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College (The Entrance Campus) and Brisbane Water Secondary College (Woy Woy Campus) to present a unique Twilight Commemorative Service…
Avoca Beach development deferred again
A decision on a development application for shop top housing at Cape Three Points Rd in Avoca Beach has again been deferred by Gosford Council. The five-storey mixeduse development proposal…
Road warrior invited to embrace the Wyong way
Gosford deputy mayor, Cr Craig Doyle has refuted statements made by Wyong’s Cr Lloyd Taylor about Gosford Council’s record on road expenditure. According to Cr Doyle, in the 2014-15 financial…
‘Gosford waterfront was always going to be a mixed use precinct’ – Inchley
The chairperson of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC), Mr Graeme Inchley has written and circulated an opinion article about the Gosford Waterfront. “As a long term resident of…
Funding for performing arts centre dependent on waterfront location
{Audio available} NSW member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch has re-confirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to the regional performing arts centre and conservatorium at the Gosford waterfront. “The NSW Government…
Milestone issue 120 underway
A bumper issue of this week’s Coast Community News is under development. This will be our 120th edition and as always is full of scores of the great local stories…
Mariners set for a big showdown with old boss
On the eve of the Central Coast Mariners’ Hyundai A-League Halloween blockbuster against Sydney FC, Head Coach Tony Walmsley & Roy O’Donovan spoke with media. Tony Walmsley addressed the respect…
Gosford LGA has a high level of cardiovascular disease
Research from the Heart Foundation attests that the Gosford Local Government Area has one of the highest rates of cardiovascular disease in the country. District head of cardiology, Dr Maged…
Infection prevention a key goal at Gosford Hospital
Central Coast Local Health District is asking patients and visitors to join in the fight against nasty micro-organisms at Gosford Hospital to mark Infection Prevention Week, which runs from October…
Central Coast Higher Education Summit held
Leaders from across the Central Coast’s political, business and education sectors met at Erina on Monday, October 19 to shape a new strategy for higher education engagement in the region….
IPART recommends Gosford Council amalgamates
The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced that, on the basis of Gosford Council’s proposal to continue operating as a stand-alone local government, it has been rated…
A performing arts centre will be built on the waterfront
A performing arts centre will be built on the Gosford waterfront, according to chief executive officer of Gosford Council, Mr Paul Anderson. According to Mr Anderson, the former prime minister,…
Advice on safety of Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge still not forthcoming
Coast residents are still waiting on the Baird Government to tell them when it plans to investigate the crumbling Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge two weeks after reports of its deterioration….
Art installation at Imperial Centre
The Imperial Centre in Gosford has partnered with internationally-renowned Australian street Artists Ghostpatrol, and Carla McRae to create an art installation in the centre for the community to enjoy. Ghostpatrol…
Federal Treasurer announces location of Taxation Office building
Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP and federal treasurer, Mr Scott Morrison MP officially announced that the site of the former Gosford Public School had been chosen to house…
$180 million Waterside development approval deferred
The Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) has deferred its approval of the $180 million Waterside development in Mann St at its latest meeting on Thursday, September 17. Gosford mayor, Cr…