Performing arts centre buck passing continues
The buck continues to be passed between Central Coast Council, the NSW Government and the Member for Robertson over the best location for a regional performing arts centre in Gosford….
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Traffic survey reveals unacceptably high volume of trucks
The volume of haulage trucks using the Mountain Districts’ roads and intersections is unsustainable and roads could not cope with any traffic increase, according to a local truck traffic study….
Examination of new council wards reveals anomalies
Many questions remain unanswered about the first election of the new Central Coast Council, now due in less than nine months. It is known that the new LGA has been…
Approval sought for a $20 million development in West Gosford
An eight storey $20m apartment monolith could provide 80 apartments in West Gosford if approved by Central Coast Council. Willana Associates prepared a Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) as part…
Drones being used for surf and rescue purposes
Central Coast Surf Life Saving (CCSLS) is the first Australian surf branch to implement drones for surf and rescue purposes. The drones will operate on a risk basis depending on…
Mariners seek to transform stadium into a world-class entertainment hub
As Coach Paul Okon works hard to lift the Central Coast Mariners towards their former League-winning status on the field, the local national A-League franchise has called on the Central…
Police to investigate pelican deaths by dogs
At least five infant pelicans were mauled to death by dogs at Blackwall on December 30. “In relation to the recent attack, police are leading the investigation,” according to a…
Council to prepare plan for channel dredging
A dedicated team at Central Coast Council will prepare and implement a plan of management for the Brisbane Water Channel, according to Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch. Community groups…
Fairview Homestead finally wins first step after a 30 year campaign
A 30 year campaign to save Fairview Homestead at Mangrove Creek has won its battle to restore the colonial property. According to Ms Margaret Pontifex from Mangrove Mountain, Central Coast…
Buhagiar stars in NYE spectacle at Central Coast Stadium
Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City have put on a show for football fans in Gosford on New Year’s Eve, with both sides coming from behind in a heart-stopping 2-2…
Draft Coastal Management laws described as draconian and unfair
Land owners in low lying areas of Gosford, and suburbs such as Davistown, will not be compensated for future coastal hazards under the NSW Government’s new Coastal Management laws. According…
Secure bike shed under construction at Gosford Train Station
A new, 40-space secure bike shed is under construction at Gosford Train Station, according to the NSW Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch. The new Opal bike shed at Gosford…
Devil Ark crowd funding campaign off to a good start
A crowd funding campaign has already raised almost $150,000 for the not-for-profit organisation Devil Ark, a breeding facility started by the Australian Reptile Park, to save the Tasmanian Devil from…
Council’s Kangy Angy land deal reported to ICAC
The former Wyong Council has been reported to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) by the NSW Auditor General, Ms Margaret Crawford, for an investigation into possible corruption by the…
State Finance Office development decision deferred
The Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) deferred its decision on the proposed development of the State Finance Office development on 32 Mann Street until 2017. The panel met in Gosford…
Bonython Tower looks like being first cab off the rank
Advertising, media and property entrepreneur, Mr John Singleton, has decided to kick-start the rebirth of the Gosford CBD with the development of the Bonython Tower at 155 to 163 Mann…
102 lot subdivision at Forresters Beach approved
A 102 lot subdivision to be developed over two stages at The Entrance Rd, Forresters Beach, has been given deferred commencement consent by the Central Coast Council. The applicant and…
Walk of Fame launched
The Central Coast Sports Federation launched a Walk of Fame at Central Coast Stadium on Friday, November 25, with funding from the Stronger Communities Programme. Construction of the walk has…
Auditor General asked to look into inexplicable selection of Kangy Angy land
The NSW Auditor General, Ms Margaret Crawford, has been called on to investigate dealings surrounding the selection of land in Kangy Angy for the location of the Intercity Fleet Train…
Central Coast Tourism required to submit an Expression of Interest
The long-awaited shake up of tourism management on the Central Coast has commenced, with Central Coast Tourism being told it will have to submit an Expression of Interest if it…