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Christmas Parade drew huge crowds

The Gosford City Christmas Parade drew huge crowds to the city centre as Santa, Mrs Claus and other big names paraded through the streets. The streets were packed with children…


Defend TAFE Forum to be held in Gosford

NSW Greens TAFE spokesperson, Ms Dawn Walker, will hold a Defend TAFE Forum in Gosford, on Tuesday, December 12, to discuss the need for the Government to invest more in…



Father Rod Bower arrested

Gosford Anglican Minister, Father Rod Bower, was arrested after chaining himself to the fence of the Prime Minister’s Sydney residence, Kirribilli House, on November 27. Father Bower was taking part…


Redeveloped hospital will have an impact

The $348 million, 11-storey Gosford Hospital Redevelopment project is continuing to take shape, and is set to be one of the greatest infrastructure developments on the Central Coast. The redevelopment…



Harris on the need for a plan

How did the NSW Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, end up in the NSW Legislative Assembly not once but twice? “I have been involved in politics…


Rainfall stays below average

The promise of a wet November ran dry with only 0.7mm of rain falling between November 8 and 23. During the first eight days of November, Mr Jim Morrison of…


Night work on Rip Bridge

Roads and Maritime Services undertook night road work on the Rip Bridge last week for “essential safety maintenance work”. The work was carried out from Monday to Thursday from 7:30pm…


Group starts to promote shade trees

A new community group calling itself GUST (Grow Urban Shade Trees) has been started in Umina to encourage residents to bring shade and beauty to their neighbourhoods. “I’m absolutely driven…




Ferry service disruptions continue

Disruptions to the Palm Beach ferry service continue due to the condition of the Little Box Head to Lobster Beach Channel. Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association president Ms Peta Colebatch said a…



Wicks claims achievements

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks is claiming work on Ryans Rd, Umina, and Davis St, Booker Bay, as “major commitments delivered”. She said another achievement was “acting on the…


Bushfire burns in national park

The Bays Community experienced an early start to the bush fire season when a blaze, believed to be deliberately lit, destroyed 10 hectares of Brisbane Water National Park. NSW Rural…