New Service NSW office in Erina a ‘slap in the face’ to the Peninsula
A new Service NSW office will be opened at Erina but member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith MP has argued that it should be in Umina. “Following the community fight…
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Tenants believe Creighton’s Garage at risk of being sacrificed
Amid the excitement and anticipation of new development and revitalisation in Gosford’s CBD, comes anger and dismay at the prospect of losing an important piece of the city’s cultural heritage….
Labor sabotaging the delivery of 600 jobs for political gain – Wicks
Labor is continuing to mislead Central Coast residents and businesses as part of its anti-jobs, anti-infrastructure agenda, according to member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks. “Former member for Robertson and…
West Gosford major intersection upgrade officially opened
Parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, and member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, officially opened the $170 million Central Coast Highway upgrade at West Gosford more…
Senator forced to ‘correct the record’ regarding intragovernmental communication
The Turnbull Government has admitted a paper trail exists between the federal and NSW governments over the decision to put the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) building on the old Gosford…
Calga win is by far the biggest outcome and achievement – LALC
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) has acknowledged its long standing objection to the extension of the Calga Sand Quarry has been put to rest with the Land and Environment…
Greens welcome Land and Environment Court decision
The Central Coast Greens have called for owners of the Rocla sand quarry at Calga to donate the site for conservation after rehabilitation. The Central Coast Greens congratulated the community…
Culture Committee calls on moratorium on arts precinct
Gosford’s International Culture Committee has called for a moratorium on the signing of contracts relating to the site for an arts precinct “so that a plan to bring an internationally…
New Service NSW outlet for Erina
The Minister for Finance, Services and Property, Dominic Perrottet has announced that work will commence on a new Service NSW one stop shop in Erina. “Service NSW continues to be…
Labor Party preselection under way
Australian Labor Party preselection is under way for the Federal seat of Robertson to choose the ALP candidate who will run against sitting Liberal MP, Ms Lucy Wicks. Labor NSW…
$4.03 credit per rates assessment being processed
Gosford Council has resolved to provide the city’s ratepayers with a credit for the carbon component of its domestic waste charge collected during 2014/2015. In 2014/2015, almost $270,000 was collected…
Protest over Tax Office site
An event will be held at the Central Coast Leagues Club Oval on Saturday, December 5, in protest of the decision to build an Australian Tax Office on the old…
Stormwater works planned for three areas
Over $1.3 million in spending on stormwater works have been announced by Gosford Council at its ordinary meeting on Tuesday, November 24. Council is investing over $400,000 to construct around…
CCRDC has interim CEO appointed
An interim Chief Executive Officer has been appointed to the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation. The decision to put an interim CEO in place follows a recommendation from CCRDC Chairman…
Senate votes to review Gosford ATO building
STOP PRESS: As we were going to press, the Federal Senate had voted resoundingly in favour of a motion by Sen Deborah O’Neill calling on the Federal Government to abandon…
14 storey development approved for Mann St
A major development worth around $17.6 million in the heart of Gosford’s city centre has been approved by Council. The 14 storey mixed use development comprising a ground floor tavern,…
Access to justice now faster and safer
The NSW Government has invested $500,000 in a technology upgrade at Gosford Courthouse to make access to justice faster, more accessible and less traumatic for victims of crime. NSW Attorney…
Rural Fire Brigades receive consent to lodge DA
Gosford Council has given Wamberal and Mangrove Mountain Rural Fire Brigades its consent to lodge development and construction certificate applications for station upgrades. Proposed works include building extensions, installation of…
Three rescue boats needed to recover jet ski and trailer
Marine Rescue Central Coast were called to assist a capsized jet ski on Sunday, November 1 at about 12 noon. The local Roads and Maritime Boating Services officer contacted the…
Replica gun used to threaten drivers on M1
A 35-year-old man has allegedly threatened numerous drivers with a replica gun on the M1 motorway on November 19. Around 1:00pm and 2:45pm on Thursday, November 19 a blue 2011…