New bike sheds for Gosford commuters
Gosford train station will be supplied with 40 secured bike spaces and Woy Woy station with 50, according to Transport for NSW. Bike sheds providing secure spaces will be installed…
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Rocla quarry extension still unresolved
Eighteen months after Camp Quoll, the Calga Cultural Heritage Base Camp, was established to fight the proposed Rocla sand quarry extension, the future of Calga is still unclear. “We’ve done…
Parliament hears of poor quality roads
Fighting for better local roads is a high priority for Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP. Ms Wicks shared stories in parliament recently from people who were fed up…
Improvised explosive device detonated at Somersby
A man has been charged after a group were allegedly seen detonating an improvised explosive device at Somersby on Wednesday, June 10. About 2:30pm, a 40-year- old man and two…
Image released of Erina fire suspect
Police have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist them as they investigate a fire at a retail complex in Erina last year, and which…
Rocla Sand Quarries to be sold at a huge loss
The Central Coast Greens have renewed their opposition to the extension of the Calga sand quarry in the wake of the sell-off by Fletcher Building of its Australian subsidiary business…
Major improvement in crime statistics
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP has congratulated the Brisbane Water Local Area Command with the latest crime statistics continuing to trend down in the region. According to the…
Another seven storey development approved for Gosford
A $5 million mixed use development has been approved for Gosford’s city centre by Gosford Council at its meeting on Tuesday, June 9. Approval has been given for the up…
Radiation experts to train therapists
Three radiation therapists from the Central Coast Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital have volunteered for a mission to improve cancer treatment in Myanmar, one of the world’s poorest nations. Mr…
Coastal Zone Management Study for lagoons endorsed
A final draft Coastal Zone Management Study has been endorsed by Gosford Council for Gosford Lagoons. The study sets parameters for proposed actions in the area by Council, industry or…
Primary Health Network to replace Medicare Local
Patients on the Central Coast are set to receive better access to frontline health services with Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks confirming who will be running new Primary Health…
CCRDC accused of failing in its duty with regard to heritage issues
NSW Minister for Planning, Mr Rob Stokes MP, has been asked to personally intervene in heritage issues relating to the redevelopment of the old Gosford Primary School site on the…
Year one students visit Zoo
Year one students from Green Point Christian College took a trip to the Taronga Zoo on Friday June 5. Doubtful weather conditions on the morning made way for a beautiful…
Excellent results achieved according to National Performance Report
A decrease in operating costs for water and sewerage services, a decrease in water and sewer main breaks and continued reduction in greenhouse gas emissions were the highlights for Gosford…
Wyoming church is headquarters for new Mormon diocese
The Gosford stake (diocese) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was created on Sunday, May 17. The head office of the new stake will be located at…
Students play characters and handle replica artefacts on History Day
Students in year seven at Green Point Christian College participated in a history day recently. It was an opportunity for students to actively engage in history through playing characters and…
NBN rollout claims queried
I get around North Gosford and Wyoming a lot, on foot and by bus, and I have yet to see any sign of NBN rollout touted by this Tory government…
Ugandan children’s choir performs at Green Point
Green Point Christian College hosted the Watoto Children’s Choir on Thursday, June 4. Over 800 people attended the concert which was part of the choir’s Oh What live tour. Watoto…
Central Coast University of Technology called for
Recent weeks have seen a strengthening debate, in council and elsewhere, about future sources of post-school education on the Central Coast, with the member for the Entrance, Mr David Mehan…
Ukulele course completed
Students in 4J at Point Clare Public School have just finished an eight week ukulele course. The children worked hard throughout the course and were able to learn a colonial…