New library concept plan unveiled
Gosford Council has unveiled its latest concept plan for a brand new, eight-level public library building in Gosford’s city centre Councillors voted in 2015 to move ahead with plans to…
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Gosford Alive will cement Gosford as the capital of the Central Coast
Lederer Property described itself as the specialist place-making and urban renewal division of Lederer Group. With a property portfolio across NSW, including retail, office, residential and industrial, Lederer Property is…
Bold new Gosford Alive Master Plan unveiled
[Audio available] A private developer and owner of the Imperial Centre has acquired Kibbleplex from Gosford Council and has promised to deliver a complete reinvigoration of Gosford’s ‘civic heart’ over…
Once in a generation coastal management reforms explained
The Community Environment Network (CEN) gave residents the opportunity to have their say on NSW Coastal Management reforms. CEN recently hosted a free Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) NSW workshop in Terrigal…
World Wetlands Day celebrated at Davistown
The Community Environment Network (CEN) hosted a Wetland Wonders breakfast at the Davistown foreshore on Sunday, February 7 to celebrate World Wetlands Day. Participants heard talks about the local wetlands…
Marine Watch donates to ship builder’s memorial
Brisbane Water Marine Watch has donated $1,000 to Kincumber Rotary to go towards the funding of the ship builder’s memorial on the foreshore at Kincumber. Marine Watch treasurer, Mr John…
More government funding for Central Coast Tourism
Central Coast Tourism will benefit from $280,000 from the NSW Government’s Regional Visitor Economy Funds (RVEF), to help boost visitation to the region. Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch and…
Book launch at The Rhythm Hut
Local writers Flavia Ursino and Dr Kevin Coleman launch their new book Monkey Business at the Rhythm Hut in Gosford on February 27, giving attendees a chance to pick up…
Business celebrates 85 years trading at the same location
Mannings Sports has celebrated 85 years of continuous service to the Gosford community and is potentially the longestrunning retail business in Gosford. Mr James Manning originally ran a successful business…
Gosford receives collection of artworks
A collection of artworks valued at over $500,000 has been donated to Gosford Regional Gallery by Hornsby Arts Council, more than doubling the value of Gosford City’s art collection. Mayor…
Inquiry called for Coast water supply
The Mountain Districts Association has called on NSW premier, Mr Mike Baird to hold a Commission of Inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain Golf Course Remodelling and Landfill Project. Ms Claire…
Deaf ears in Council on land sales
Gosford councillors have voted against a motion that would have saved five parcels of community land from potential reclassification and sale. The motion was moved by Cr Vicki Scott and…
CDO investments cost Council up to $38 million
Gosford Council could be $38 million better off if it had not invested in speculative instruments like Collateralised Debt Obligations (CDOs) in the market boom prior to the global financial…
Amazing Gosford WaterFront video released
An amazing time lapse video of Gosford WaterFront on New Year’s Eve has been released by the Central Coast Leagues Club . The video shows thousands of well wishers enjoying the foreshore…
Mangrove dam level at record high
Mangrove Creek Dam has reached its highest ever water level. Water storage levels at Mangrove Creek Dam are now more than 74 per cent and total storage across the Central…
Katandra Poultry Farm fined $7,500 by EPA
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) issued a $7,500 fi ne to Katandra Poultry Farm for poor sediment and erosion controls at the company’s Peats Ridge property. EPA Hunter manager,…
Public calls for consultation over land sales
A large crowd attended the public meeting against the proposed reclassification and sell-off of local reserves, parks and green spaces by Gosford Council. Around 200 residents attended the meeting on…
61 interns starting in Coast hospitals
Mr Adam Crouch MP, member for Terrigal has welcomed the latest intake of medical graduates who are commencing their one-year internship at Gosford Hospital. Mr Crouch visited the hospital to…
Media campaign pays off for garbage truck operators
Gosford’s garbage truck operators have said they are thankful that the city’s mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna has agreed to meet their representatives to discuss employment conditions they want included in…
KibblePlex Sold but Community Not Trusted with Details
Six months after announcing its decision to sell the former Marketplace Shopping Centre (also known as Kibbleplex), Gosford Council has still not disclosed details of the building’s future to the…