Fascinating insight into pioneers
Walter Scott, aged 53, of Erina, works at a quarry in Killcare. He is rushed to Gosford Hospital after his hand is crushed in a work accident. The injury kills…
Point Frederick
History of Gosford’s Pioneer Park in print
It has taken Central Coast Family History Group (CCFHS) almost 50 years (1977-2024) to recognise and document all the people named on the tall memorial plaque at Point Frederick, but…
Coastie named finalist in short film fest
After taking out the First Nations Award at last year’s Smart Fone Flick Fest (SF3), Harlisha Newie-Joe of Point Frederick has been named a finalist in this year’s awards for…
Former bistro operators fined
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $9,990 in penalties in court against the former operators of a bistro restaurant business at Point Frederick. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has…
Brandon’s mission to help others
Young Brandon Keene loves dogs and he also loves helping people. The 12-year-old Point Frederick youngster has found a way to combine the two by becoming an official fundraiser for…
Legacy scholarships for five students
Five Central Coast students have been awarded Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy Scholarships, each receiving up to $6,000 per year to support studies at TAFE, university, private college or other educational…
Body recovered at Point Frederick
Emergency services were called to Point Frederick on Monday after reports a body was seen floating near a private jetty. The body was sighted in water near Eulalia Ave at…
Point Frederick filmmaker takes top award
Harlisha Newie-Joe of Point Frederick has won the First Nations Award for her film Roots in the SF3 (SmartFone Flick Fest) Online festival for films made on smartphones. The NAISDA…
Harlisha makes finals of smartphone film competition
A documentary by Point Frederick resident Harlisha Newie-Joe has been announced as a finalist in the SF3 (SmartFone Flick Fest) Online festival for films made on smartphones. Newie-Joe’s film, Roots,…
New Legacy development at Point Frederick to go ahead
Construction of a new affordable housing retirement village at Brisbane Water Legacy’s Point Frederick site is expected to start early next year, following approval of the Development Application (DA) by…
Leila says she is fighting for her future
At the age of 18, Leila Mangos of Point Frederick has already made her mark as a sustainability activist. Ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), which…
Missing woman
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Sarah Keaveney, aged 43, who was last known to be living in a rental property at Point Frederick. Her landlord attended the…
Point Frederick boarding house DA draws objections
A DA for a 22-room boarding house at Point Frederick has attracted several objections. A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) lodged with the DA says the $2.2M development would comprise…
Fete to support Legacy Foundation
A fete offering homemade crafts, delicate jewellery, and delicious cakes will be held at Brisbane Water Legacy in Point Frederick by the Toukley Torchbearers on April 18.
Revised plan for seven storey apartment building approved
A $19.8M seven storey apartment building in Albany St, Pt Frederick, has been given the final go ahead by Central Coast Council. Originally approved in 2017 for 45 residential units,…
Three tower Point Frederick development approved
The Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) has approved the $34.5 million ‘Three Towers’ residential flat development at 177 Albany Street, Point Frederick. The matter was deferred in May, followed by…
Councillors reject staff recommendation and refuse a development
A development application for a residential flat building at 3 to 5 Lynne Ave, Point Frederick has been refused by Gosford Council. A report to the December 8 general meeting…
$20 million apartment building proposed for Point Frederick
A development application for a residential flat building and the demolition of existing buildings at 144 Albany St, Point Frederick is currently with council. The proposed development has an estimated…
Where should CBD expansion end?
Are residents fully aware of the impact that approved/planned developments will have on our community? The Gosford CBD zone, expanded with minimal community consultation, enables high-rise developments in residential areas…