Prepoll interviews in Gosford raise many issues
With early polling stations open, Ross Barry interviews voters and campaigners on the issues that are helping them decide on how they will vote in Robertson in 2019 Federal election….
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Federal election officially underway
The ballot order has been decided for the seat of Robertson, with Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, saying the May 18 Federal Election will be the most important choice voters…
Asset Energy talks Petroleum Exploration
NEWS: Asset Energy’s Tobias Foster in interview with Ross Barry about their proposals to extend the exploration for oil and gas off the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney. A remarkable…
Palm Beach Ferry Runs aground
The Palm Beach Ferry ran aground in the Ettalong Channel on March 9. More news in the print edition out now…
Funding announced for 600 car parking spots in Gosford
Central Coast Commuters were the big winners this week with the announcement on March 27 of $35 million for car parking at Gosford and Woy Woy railway stations. More in…
Sitting Members retain their seats
Both [Peninsula] local Members of Parliament have retained their seats in Saturday’s State election. Liberal Member tor Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch won an outright majority witn almost 53 per cent…
Major parties asked to commit to more funding for roads, facilities & services
Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, has thrown down the gauntlet to the major parties to commit to more funding for Central Coast roads, facilities and services. Smith took a front…
Hospital staff rally over increased parking fees and loss of shuttle bus
Gosford Hospital staff, the Health Services Union (HSU) and members of the Central Coast Labor team, held a public rally at Gosford Hospital on March 13 to protest the 71.6…
Extension of time on submissions on Draft Climate Change Policy fails
A last ditch appeal from the St Huberts Island Residents Association for a three month extension of time on submissions on Central Coast Councils Draft Climate Change Policy has failed….
Leagues Club unveils bold vision for a major refurbishment
Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) has unveiled a bold vision for a major refurbishment which includes a vibrant alfresco dining precinct, improved pedestrian connections to the Gosford CBD and waterfront,…
Lederer Group lodges application for a $280 mil Gosford development
A major makeover of the Kibbleplex building in Henry Parry Drive, Gosford is once more on the table, as the State Government considers and application from the Lederer Group for…
Gary Murphy Council CEO
The Central Coast Council amalgamation is a “ship still hitting a few waves”, but the merged council is headed in a clear direction, said Council CEO Gary Murphy. Appointed in…
New Ettalong group calls for compliant development
A new action group has formed calling itself Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development. The group has issued an invitation to Ettalong residents to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, March…
$10m transformation of Plan Leagues Club Field unveiled
NSW Minister for Planning and Housing, Anthony Roberts, said it was Gosford’s “time to shine” as he unveiled plans for the $10m transformation of Leagues Club Field on Monday, February…
Paula Martin
Paula Martin is the recently appointed head of the Central Coast Business Chamber. She speaks with journalist Terry Collins about the Chamber’s role and what they see as the needs…
Community workshop on climate change
A community workshop will be held at Ettalong Beach this Wednesday, February 27, to give residents the chance to have their say on Central Coast Councils Climate Change Policy. It…
2020 Tuggerah Lakes restoration project endorsed
Central Coast Councillors voted unanimously at the February ordinary Meeting to set up the 2020 Tuggerah Lakes Restoration Project to cover the whole of the 77 sq km of the…
Special planning proposals provide opportunity for 1,500 homes
Projects at Lake Munmorah and Wallarah will be two of the first projects to be actioned under a new suite of planning measures aimed at helping Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land…
$350m private hospital & medical precinct announced
A major new private hospital and health precinct is earmarked for Racecourse Rd, Gosford, and should be up and running within a few short years. A joint project by AA…
Tesch on fines & election
Flushed with success after having hundreds of parking fines issued to residents parked on the grass verge at the front of their homes waived last week, Gosford MP Liesl Tesch…