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World Wetlands Day celebrated at Davistown

The Community Environment Network (CEN) hosted a Wetland Wonders breakfast at the Davistown foreshore on Sunday, February 7 to celebrate World Wetlands Day. Participants heard talks about the local wetlands…



Gosford’s Free Blues Festival kicks off

GosBlues 2016 is the first ever free, three day festival presenting quality Blues, Jazz and Roots music in multiple venues in the heart of Gosford city and surrounds. GosBlues 2016…



Book launch at The Rhythm Hut

Local writers Flavia Ursino and Dr Kevin Coleman launch their new book Monkey Business at the Rhythm Hut in Gosford on February 27, giving attendees a chance to pick up…



Inquiry called for Coast water supply

The Mountain Districts Association has called on NSW premier, Mr Mike Baird to hold a Commission of Inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain Golf Course Remodelling and Landfill Project. Ms Claire…


Deaf ears in Council on land sales

Gosford councillors have voted against a motion that would have saved five parcels of community land from potential reclassification and sale. The motion was moved by Cr Vicki Scott and…


Merger procedure is democracy in reverse

Eight residents registered to speak at the public hearing into the proposal to merge Gosford Council with Wyong Council. Only one public hearing was held in Gosford, on Wednesday, February…




Mangrove dam level at record high

Mangrove Creek Dam has reached its highest ever water level. Water storage levels at Mangrove Creek Dam are now more than 74 per cent and total storage across the Central…





OAM for Denise Begg

Denise Begg of Point Frederick has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to youth through the scouting movement. Ms Begg has been the group leader of…