Seismic testing is unconscionable
Local campaigner, Mr Gary Blashke, has partnered with Stop Seismic Testing Newcastle, to raise awareness of plans for seismic testing for oil or gas off the Central Coast. PEP 11…
Gosford
New application lodged for 299 residential flats complex
[Gosford] A $90 million development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council to build 299 residential flats, over three stages, at 87 and 89 John Whiteway Dve, Gosford. Stage 1…
41 units and neighbourhood shop approved in Faunce St
[Gosford] A construction certificate has been issued for a $7m shop top housing development at 75-77 Faunce St, West Gosford. The development will include 41 units and a neighbourhood shop. The…
Gosford Hospital Birthing Suite christened
The redeveloped Gosford Hospital Birthing Suite welcomed the first baby to be born in the world-class facility, on May 22. “We welcomed baby Cora into the world on May 22,”…
Canine Court Companion service extended to Gosford Courthouse
Attorney General, Mr Mark Speakman, visited Gosford Courthouse on June 1, to announce the Canine Court Companion service. The new service connects therapy dogs with victims of crime, witnesses and…
Gosford City Centre Revitalisation plan released
A pivotal consultation paper has been released detailing the NSW Government’s revitalisation program for Gosford, and the deadline for community submissions is June 28. The Government Architect has created a…
Edogowa Sister City agreement renewed
Central Coast Council has resigned the sister city agreement with Edogawa City Council, which will see a stronger cultural exchange and continued benefits for the Coast community. The sister city…
The time for Gosford to shine has finally arrived – NSW Planning Minister
NSW Minister for Planning and Housing, Mr Anthony Roberts, visited Gosford on May 28 to announce funding of $52m for infrastructure and public space in Gosford. Mr Roberts also announced…
Councillors debate Urban Design Implementation Framework for Gosford CBD
Overshadowing of Kibble Park during its most popular hours of use, protection of view corridors, parking and traffic management and how planning controls will be changed. What Council’s future planning…
Point Clare Station needs to be made accessible
Central Coast rail stations have been left off the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program, with none of the 30 in progress or planned projects across the state, fixing problems with local stations. Shadow…
Gosford RSL proposes major redevelopment
A $31.8m proposed redevelopment of the Gosford RSL Club at 2-20 Yallambee Ave, West Gosford, is currently being assessed by Central Coast Council, before referral for determination by the Joint…
Koolewong development attracts many objections
The Koolewong and Point Clare-Tascott Progress Association is leading community opposition to a development application for a mixed-use building on Brisbane Water Dve, adjacent to Koolewong Railway Station. The proposed…
Proposal to reactivate the Masters hardware
A $3.1m proposal to reactivate the Masters hardware store at 392 Manns Rd, West Gosford, vacant since December 2016, and create 150 to 200 jobs, has been received by Central…
Major changes for hospital emergency department
The Emergency Department at Gosford Hospital will move to Level 3 of the tower from May 31, and there will be permanent changes to Holden St from that date. The…
Donnison St Rail Bridge to be closed for six weeks
Donnison St Rail Bridge, Gosford, will be closed from May 27, whilst safety improvement works get underway. Sydney Trains will be undertaking safety improvements between Dane Dve and Showground Rd,…
‘Christianist’ terrorists invade Gosford Anglican Church
Gosford Anglican Church was invaded by a group of alleged ultranationalist neo-Nazis. On May 19, The Church’s Saturday night mass was interrupted by five Melbourne men, belonging to Nationalist far-right…
Councillors fighting to uphold community’s preference for regional library
The community’s preference for a regional library integrated with a-grade commercial space may be upheld when Central Coast Council votes on the matter on May 28. On April 11 the…
Storm unfairly stripped of a competition point
The Gosford Kariong Storm Open Grade team were sensationally stripped of a competition point and fined $500 by the Central Coast Division of Rugby League (CCDRL), following a technical breach…
All levels of government involved in beach asbestos pollution
Significant amounts of material, believed to contain asbestos fibre, have been found on both Wamberal and Terrigal Beach since Friday, April 13, causing community alarm, and calls for action from…
Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre site confirmed
Council reconfirmed, at its April 23 meeting, that a Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre (RPACC) will be built in the Gosford CBD. A rescission motion, to move the site…