New leasing policy
The use, availability and long-term sustainability of many of Gosford City Council’s sport, recreational and other community facilities is set to improve under its recently adopted Community Leasing T Policy….
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Australian Olympian Martin Dent wins Bay to Bay full marathon
The scenic Central Coast was on parade during the annual Bay-to-Bay Running Festival which took place on Sunday, June 14. More than 750 runners made their way through Woy Woy…
Motion of no confidence in Council CEO
Talking audio available: More than 300 Gosford City Council staff from all depots, offices and services passed a motion of no confidence in CEO Mr Paul Anderson and his management…
Avoca Beach Theatre redevelopment refused
Following extensive negotiations with the developer and over 1,500 public objections, Gosford Council refused a contentious proposal to redevelop the Avoca Beach Theatre at its Tuesday, June 9 ordinary meeting….
Residents oppose proposed Peats Ridge quarry
Peats Ridge residents and the Mountain Districts Association have called on Gosford Council to oppose the latest proposed quarry in Euloo Rd, Peats Ridge. “Yet again, Gosford’s outlying rural areas…
Development exemptions relating to Wamberal beachfront removed
Gosford Council has adopted an amendment to the Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 relating to Wamberal Beach properties. The purpose of the amendment is to remove development exemptions relating to…
NBN delivery continues rapid expansion
Work has started to deliver the NBN to around 16,000 more premises in the Robertson electorate under a revised rollout approach that, according to federal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy…
Ecovillage celebrates milestone
The Narara Ecovillage Co-operative has just celebrated two years of gaining ownership of its 62 hectares. The coop has also recently installed 30kW of renewable PV power on its administration…
Yattalunga water mains being replaced
A Central Coast company has been awarded the tender for a water mains renewal project in Yattalunga. Gosford Council will invest around $260,000 to replace 500 metres of water mains…
New bike sheds for Gosford commuters
Gosford train station will be supplied with 40 secured bike spaces and Woy Woy station with 50, according to Transport for NSW. Bike sheds providing secure spaces will be installed…
Parliament hears of poor quality roads
Fighting for better local roads is a high priority for Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP. Ms Wicks shared stories in parliament recently from people who were fed up…
Improvised explosive device detonated at Somersby
A man has been charged after a group were allegedly seen detonating an improvised explosive device at Somersby on Wednesday, June 10. About 2:30pm, a 40-year- old man and two…
Image released of Erina fire suspect
Police have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist them as they investigate a fire at a retail complex in Erina last year, and which…
Major improvement in crime statistics
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP has congratulated the Brisbane Water Local Area Command with the latest crime statistics continuing to trend down in the region. According to the…
Another seven storey development approved for Gosford
A $5 million mixed use development has been approved for Gosford’s city centre by Gosford Council at its meeting on Tuesday, June 9. Approval has been given for the up…
Radiation experts to train therapists
Three radiation therapists from the Central Coast Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital have volunteered for a mission to improve cancer treatment in Myanmar, one of the world’s poorest nations. Mr…
Primary Health Network to replace Medicare Local
Patients on the Central Coast are set to receive better access to frontline health services with Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks confirming who will be running new Primary Health…
CCRDC accused of failing in its duty with regard to heritage issues
NSW Minister for Planning, Mr Rob Stokes MP, has been asked to personally intervene in heritage issues relating to the redevelopment of the old Gosford Primary School site on the…
Year one students visit Zoo
Year one students from Green Point Christian College took a trip to the Taronga Zoo on Friday June 5. Doubtful weather conditions on the morning made way for a beautiful…
Wyoming church is headquarters for new Mormon diocese
The Gosford stake (diocese) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was created on Sunday, May 17. The head office of the new stake will be located at…