Tumbi Umbi man arrested for alleged assault at Gosford
Police have charged a man following an alleged assault that occurred at Gosford station on the morning of Sunday, June 15. About 1am, a 41-year-old man was walking towards Gosford…
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British programming welcome
Andrew Stark, (Coast Community News, June 25) wants the ABC and SBS to merge and to have less British TV on the ABC. Considering that USA culture and entertainment dominates…
Baird meets Singleton to the exclusion of all others
In what amounts to an undisguised slight to Coasties, Premier Mike Baird failed to meet community or business groups during his recent visit to the Central Coast, according to Senator…
Matt Peacock to speak to Friends of the ABC
Senior ABC journalist Mr Matt Peacock will speak at the Central Coast Leagues Club from on Friday, August 15, as the guest speaker for the Central Coast branch of the Friends of…
Chapman Trust keeps on giving after 50 years
Gosford Public School and Gosford High School have acknowledged the 50th anniversary of the Chapman Trust this year, both of which have received significant financial aid from the Trust. Mr Alfred Chapman and his…
Scottish retailer moves to Gosford
Douglas McFarland, owner of McFarland Scottish and Celtic Supplies, has decided to invest in Gosford City and move his family business into Mann St. McFarland Scottish and Celtic Supplies is…
Wyoming water main works
Gosford Council has commenced the renewal of the water main in Turpentine St, Wyoming. From Wednesday, June 11, temporary traffic control measures, including traffic lights and warning signs, were put…
Ten new classrooms for Point Clare
Point Clare Public School will receive an upgrade of 10 new classrooms to replace the demountables currently being used at the school. Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein announced the upgrade…
Community Services Disability Hub opened in Kariong
Minister for Disability Services John Ajaka joined Member for Gosford Chris Holstein and Sunnyfi eld CEO Caroline Cuddihy on Thursday, June 12, to officially open the McCabe Community Services Disability…
State budget includes several Coast projects
The 2014-15 Budget delivers on the NSW Liberal and National Government’s commitment to boost infrastructure and services with significant investment in transport, health and roads, according to Member for Gosford…
Bambara becoming a dumping ground
Gosford Council have been using the Bambara area at Kariong as a dumping ground. Many of the Council staff I’ve dealt with over the years have been incredibly helpful and…
Students complete Ukulele course
Y ear 4 students at Point Clare Public School finished their ukulele course on Thursday, June 26. The students attended a one hour lesson every week for a period of…
Council to further enhance use of local businesses
Gosford Council will review its procurement policy to see whether it can further enhance the opportunities for local suppliers and contractors who do business with council. A report will be…
5 Lands Walk exceeds all expectations
Over 17,000 locals and visitors participated in the 5 Lands Walk held on Saturday, June 21. The 5 Lands Walk, a scenic 10km walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal, saw…
Two students win Australian Vocational Student Prize
Two students, from Erina and Green Point, have been awarded one of the nation’s top prizes for Year 12 students undertaking Vocational Education and Training in School (VETiS). Isabella Mitchell from…
Protest march date set
The next March in Gosford event will be held on Saturday, July 12, from 12pm at Garnet Adcock Park, West Gosford. “In just six months, Tony Abbott has managed upset…
CIS Rugby League Gala Day held
A group of boys from Years 4 and 5 at Holy Cross Catholic School, Kincumber, participated in the Catholic and Independent Schools (CIS) Rugby League Gala Day held recently. A…
New fire station at Terrigal
Photo: Fire and Rescue NSW Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins officially opened the doors of a new $1 million fire station at Terrigal on Wednesday, June 11. Commissioner…
Coastal a Cappella succeed at Sydney Eisteddfod
The Central Coast’s award-winning women’s a cappella group is back from a series of competitions and performances. The 35 members of Coastal a Cappella got a huge send-off at a…
Works to effect traffic
Gosford Council is undertaking night sewer works along Empire Bay Dr, between Humphreys Rd and Mackillop Rd, South Kincumber, from June 24 to 25. The works are being undertaken between…