Gosford LGA has a high level of cardiovascular disease
Research from the Heart Foundation attests that the Gosford Local Government Area has one of the highest rates of cardiovascular disease in the country. District head of cardiology, Dr Maged…
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Central Coast Higher Education Summit held
Leaders from across the Central Coast’s political, business and education sectors met at Erina on Monday, October 19 to shape a new strategy for higher education engagement in the region….
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Readers may have noticed that we have launched a new web news service for this newspaper: coastcommunitynews.com.au It’s not just a new website, it’s a ‘mobile web app’ designed to…
Anderson to commence legal proceedings over ‘defamatory’ statements
Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna and CEO Paul Anderson have refused to comment on claims made by Wyong councillors about the state of Gosford’s finances. Mr Anderson said he was…
IPART recommends Gosford Council amalgamates
The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced that, on the basis of Gosford Council’s proposal to continue operating as a stand-alone local government, it has been rated…
Wicks defends ATO decision in Parliament
Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks has released a statement in Parliament on the revitalisation of Gosford, including claims about the 600 jobs for the Central Coast. Ms Wicks said…
Senator calls on Prime Minister to intervene over ATO site
Ms O’Neill said despite widespread community concern, member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP, and the Liberal Government have failed to act to stop the deeply unpopular decision to build…
NSW RSL seeks to ban former members of Mangrove Mountain RSL sub-branch
Net proceeds from the sale of land formerly owned by the Mangrove Mountain sub-branch of the RSL may be given to the Gosford sub-branch along with other assets owned by…
Councils should ‘Work together’
Mr David Mehan, Member for The Entrance has called on both Gosford and Wyong Councils to focus on working together after IPART deemed Gosford and Wyong Council “not fit for…
Chris Bishop named AFL NSW/ACT State Coach of the Year
Terrigal Avoca and Black Diamond AFL representative coach, Chris Bishop has been named AFL NSW/ACT State Coach of the Year. It is the second time Bishop has claimed the award…
Amalgamation is a once in a lifetime opportunity – Aiken
A Gosford Council ratepayer has spoken out in support of the need for an independent investigation into Gosford Council’s finances at a Wyong Council meeting on October 14. Mr Pat…
Brooks calls for CCRDC to be sacked
Mr Malcolm Brooks OAM, former mayor and Liberal MP, has called for the Central Coast Regional Development Authority (CCRDC) to be sacked. “The major projects they have recommended show a…
Mariners hold annual family day
Central Coast Mariners held their Annual Family Day on Saturday, October 3 at Central Coast Stadium. The family event coincided with an intra-club match to launch Hyundai A-League Season 11….
A performing arts centre will be built on the waterfront
A performing arts centre will be built on the Gosford waterfront, according to chief executive officer of Gosford Council, Mr Paul Anderson. According to Mr Anderson, the former prime minister,…
Gosford waterfront rally was a political event
Delivering 600 jobs is only the first step in solving the puzzle of how to revitalise Gosford, according to member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP. “The NSW Government has…
Advice on safety of Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge still not forthcoming
Coast residents are still waiting on the Baird Government to tell them when it plans to investigate the crumbling Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge two weeks after reports of its deterioration….
Expansion of the Calga sand quarry still a possibility
Central Coast Greens have called on member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP to stop the expansion of the Calga sand quarry. “We call on Lucy Wicks to act to…
Flood liable suburbs have been dumped by Gosford Council – Aiken
Flood liable suburbs have been dumped by Gosford Council according to the NSW Coastal Alliance which has questioned Council’s coastal and flood management plans. According to NSW Coastal Alliance secretary…
Art installation at Imperial Centre
The Imperial Centre in Gosford has partnered with internationally-renowned Australian street Artists Ghostpatrol, and Carla McRae to create an art installation in the centre for the community to enjoy. Ghostpatrol…
Public anger and frustration has been overwhelming
Local Labor politicians have joined forces to condemn the decision to build the Australian Taxation Office on the former site of the Gosford Public School. Senator for NSW, Ms Deborah…