Draft coastal reforms released
Mr Adam Crouch MP, member for Terrigal has welcomed the draft coastal reforms that the NSW Government has released. “The new reforms will make coastal management in NSW simpler and…
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Senator calls on Prime Minister to intervene over waterfront
Central Coast based senator for NSW, Deborah O’Neill continues to put pressure on the Federal Government to change the location of the proposed taxation office in Gosford. In an adjournment…
Lucy Wicks is fighting for Gosford’s cultural heart
It’s time for a ‘cultural heart’ in Gosford, member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP has declared, calling for a united plan for the Regional Performing Arts Centre. In a…
Forced amalgamation based on flawed methodology – Academic
NSW councils were being forced into amalgamations that are unlikely to benefit local communities on the basis of flawed methodology, a leading academic has found. Dr Joseph Drew, from the…
CEN survey finds that community prefers Wyong council split
The Community Environment Network (CEN) conducted a survey to gauge community feeling around the amalgamation of Gosford, Wyong and Lake Macquarie councils. CEN chairman, Mr John Asquith said splitting Wyong…
What if we don’t amalgamate voluntarily?
At an extraordinary meeting of Gosford Council called to consider council amalgamation , councillors discussed the process of removing Gosford Council if it did decide to stand alone. Held on…
Councillors bullied into amalgamation vote
Seven out of 10 Gosford councillors have voted to inform the NSW Government they are willing to amalgamate with Wyong Council. The NSW Government has required all NSW councils deemed…
Creighton’s Garage at risk of being sacrificed – Tenants
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….
110 residential flats development approved for North Gosford
Approval has been given for the development of four residential fl at buildings in Ormond St North Gosford. The project has been valued at $19.6 million. Gosford Council voted unanimously…
Avoca Beach development deferred again
A decision on a development application for shop top housing at Cape Three Points Rd in Avoca Beach has again been deferred by Gosford Council. The five-storey mixeduse development proposal…
Little Penguins and Seabird Rescue are the main topics
The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre’s next Marine Discovery Talk, ‘Little Penguins and Seabird Rescue’ will be held at the Terrigal based centre on Tuesday, November 17. “Little Penguins are…
Senate hearing hears about two classes of NBN on the Coast
A Senate hearing has been told that one in every seven NBN connections on the Central Coast had failed due to rotten copper wiring. Senator for NSW, Ms Deborah O’Neill…
Road warrior invited to embrace the Wyong way
Gosford deputy mayor, Cr Craig Doyle has refuted statements made by Wyong’s Cr Lloyd Taylor about Gosford Council’s record on road expenditure. According to Cr Doyle, in the 2014-15 financial…
Continuous break-ins and vandalism costing scout groups
Central Coast Lakes Scouting district commissioner, Mr Brian Perrem said continuous break-ins and vandalism of local Scout Halls is costing local Scout Groups vital funding. “Two Scout halls have been…
Lucy Wicks responds to waterfront misconceptions
Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, addressed local businesses at the Gosford Chamber of Commerce on October 29, regarding the Commonwealth Agency building to be located on part of…
Public meeting called to discuss ATO office on waterfront
The No Tax on Gosford Waterfront community facebook network is holding a public meeting to discuss community objections to the tax office being built on Gosford waterfront, at the Gosford….
Defence force exercises to take place over Gosford
The Australian Defence Forces have confirmed that some residents in the Gosford local government area may be impacted by “unavoidable noise disturbances” due to a training exercise. “Residents in the…
Hawkesbury River oyster farmers need help
Gosford Council will write to State Member for Hornsby Matt Kean to request support for the provision of financial relief to Hawkesbury River oyster farmers who have been affected by…
Mariners go down to Sydney in gutsy 10-man performance
A gutsy 10-man Central Coast Mariners fell 3 to 1 to Sydney FC in their home game on Saturday, October 31 after losing Nick Fitzgerald to his second yellow card…
Council has until November 18 to respond re amalgamation
Gosford Council has decided to continue investigating options for structural change, and has commenced due diligence to ensure a fully informed decision can be made to secure a sustainable future…