The race to save the Gosford Waterfront precinct from ATO development
GWA barrister, Matthew Fraser, resplendent in black silk suited to Melbourne Cup Day, took up all of day one in the court challenge in the NSW Land and Environment Court….
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New regional plan clearly sets out the future of the Central Coast in detail
The Central Coast 2036 Regional Plan clearly identifies Gosford as the capital of the region. “This thriving centre is a smart hub for health and education,” the plan said. The…
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council extremely satisfied with new regional plan
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sean Gordon, who attended the launch of the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 on Friday, October 14, said he was…
Council meetings now reduced to once a month
The frequency of Central Coast Council meetings will be halved following the adoption of amendments to its Code of Meeting Practice. Only two submissions were received during the public exhibition…
History and importance of art within the community outlined
Ms Margaret Hardy, a long-term patron of, and activist for, the arts community on the Central Coast, outlined the history and importance of art within the local community at a…
Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 released
The Central Coast in 2036 will be a thriving regional economy with well-connected communities, jobs close to where people live and a healthy natural environment, according to the region’s Parliamentary…
Senator O’Neill appointed Senate rep for Shadow Minister for Communications
Senator Deborah O’Neill has been appointed the representative for the Shadow Minister for Communications in the Senate, and made her first use of the role in scrutinising the Government’s communications…
Lucy Wicks elected to the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on the NBN
Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, released a statement pertaining to her election to the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network (NBN). Ms Wicks…
Proposals for development of remainder of former school site currently being assessed
Property NSW, the arm of the Department of Finance charged with the sale of the former Gosford Public School site, is still looking for partners to complete the development of…
Waterfront Alliance updates community on its campaign
The Gosford Waterfront Alliance (GWA) held a public meeting to update the community on its campaign to relocate the ATO and State Finance developments from the waterfront to other sites…
Online petition to ‘Stop the Minority Ruining Gosford Revitalisation’
An online petition called Stop the Minority Ruining the Gosford Revitalisation, has been started by North Gosford resident, Mr Stine Haastrup. The petition was initiated on change.org on October 12…
Public support sought for Land and Environment Court challenge
Mr Matthew Fraser, the barrister representing the Gosford Waterfront Alliance in the Land and Environment Court (LEC), has called on the NSW Government and the Central Coast Council to immediately…
Native Title claims cast doubt over arts centre
Unresolved Native Title and Land Title claims could see Crown Land on the Gosford Waterfront frozen for years, making it impossible to build a Regional Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) on…
Independent technical consultant appointed for landfill site
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), in consultation with Mountain Districts Association representatives, has appointed a technical consultant to provide information and independent advice on the Verde Terra landfill at…
Picketts Valley still having NBN woes
Residents of Picketts Valley are still unable to connect to the internet through the NBN despite all surrounding streets of surrounding suburbs being active since June 19. Picketts Valley is…
Revitalisation of the Central Coast Leagues Club is about to begin
After a complete rework of its renovation plans, the revitalisation of the Central Coast Leagues Club is about to begin. The Board has thanked the club’s many members for their…
Employment growth is the fastest
Employment on the Central Coast is growing at the fastest rate of any regional area in Australia, according to the member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch. “Of all the regional…
Road works continue at West Gosford
Roads and Maritime Services is advising motorists that changed traffic conditions will be in place on the Central Coast Hwy and Racecourse Rd intersection upgrade at West Gosford. Night work…
Gosford show by any other name
The former Gosford Regional Show has been renamed the Central Coast Regional Show in a nod towards the joining of Gosford and Wyong Council’s under the Central Coast Council. The…
“Mangrove Creek Dam is safe” Council
Mangrove Creek Dam is safe and has not been deemed unsafe by the Dam Safety Committee, according to the Central Coast Council. “Due to a change in the design standards…