Holstein will not run in by-election
Former Member for Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein, has declared he will not run as a candidate in the Gosford by-election. “The reality is I currently hold a number of positions…
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Citizen of the Year stands for Christian party
Gosford City’s 2016 Citizen of the Year, Mr Andrew Church, will stand as the Christian Democratic Party’s candidate in the Gosford by-election on April 8. Mr Church, who is married…
Liberals ‘knew of rail costs’ before election, Tesch claims
The Liberal Government was aware of the escalating costs of the Woy Woy railway underpass before the 2015 State election, according documents secured by the Labor Party under Freedom of…
CASAR Park construction could begin in early 2018
The proposed CASAR Park community-dedicated motor sport and recreation facility continues to make progress in gaining all the development approvals and sign-offs on the way to building the facility. “While…
Strike Force Raptor makes several arrests
A number of outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) members and associates have been charged after replica firearms, illicit drugs and cash were seized during an operation across the Central Coast. At…
Coast-wide operation results in several arrests and seizures
Six Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) members and associates were charged in a Coast-wide operation, involving officers from Brisbane Water LAC, Tuggerah Lakes LAC and Strike Force Raptor. The six members…
Leagues Club Field has for at least 10 years been earmarked for a City Playground
Not everyone is convinced the Central Coast Leagues Club Field is the best site for a Performing Arts Centre (PAC) in Gosford. Former Gosford Councillor, Ms Vicki Scott, addressed the…
Beaches closed for three days
Some beaches across the Coast have been closed for the third day running thanks to forecasted wet and wild conditions. As of March 8, North Avoca, Avoca, Copacabana, Macmasters, Killcare,…
Musicians Making a Difference launch state of the art recording studio
Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) have recently launched a state of the art recording studio in the heart of Gosford. Thanks to the support of Ms Lucy Wicks MP, the…
International ABC video journalist and author to speak out
The Central Coast Branch of the Friends of the ABC will host a talk by Melbourne-based journalist and Friends’ National Campaign Manager, Jeff Waters. The function will be held at…
Warm up party for Narara Music Festival at the Rhythm Hut
The Rhythm Hut Gosford will host a warm up party featuring the acts scheduled to play at the returning Narara Music Festival. A long-dormant event, the Narara Music Festival, is…
International folk and roots act to feature at 5 Lands Experience
The March 5 Lands Experience at The Rhythm Hut in Faunce St, Gosford, features international folk and roots act Chad Wilkins. Mystic Minstrel, Chad Wilkins, is an American/Australian singer-songwriter bringing…
Pop up Council engagement stalls at Kincumber and Green Point
Council leaders will be on hand to answer residents’ questions, ideas and concerns at a third series of pop up engagement stalls. Council has spoken with almost 1,000 residents at…
New-old Narara Music Festival to be held in Kariong
The new-old Narara Music Festival rolls into Mt Penang Gardens, Kariong, on Saturday, May 6, with 12 indie rock, blues and psych bands taking to the stage at a true…
Julie Vaughan wins NSW Local Government Minister’s Award
One of Central Coast Council’s Group Leaders has been awarded the NSW Local Government Minister’s Award for Women in Local Government. Council Group Leader, Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, received…
Council nominates Leagues Club Field as location for Performing Arts Centre
Central Coast Leagues Club Field has been nominated as the Central Coast Council’s preferred location for the proposed Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre (RPACC) for the region. The Leagues…
Preferred location for a Regional Library and Learning Centre announced
Central Coast Council announced, at its February meeting, that the Parkside Building on Donnison St, Gosford, is the latest preferred location for a Regional Library and Learning Centre. Council considered…
Proposed Finance building on former school site approved by JRPP
A new commercial building to house NSW Department of Finance workers is on the way for Gosford after receiving Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) approval on Thursday, March…
Remaining former school site land being sold with proposed Finance Office space
Property NSW has confirmed that the remaining 1.1 hectares of land from the former Gosford Public School, including the 7,000 square metre State Finance Office building, is to be sold…
Julie Vaughan wins NSW Local Government Minister’s Award
One of Central Coast Council’s Group Leaders has been awarded the NSW Local Government Minister’s Award for Women in Local Government. Council Group Leader, Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, received…