Valves being replaced on underwater pipeline
Valve replacement works are currently being undertaken on a major sewer pipeline that crosses under Avoca Lake. The work involves the construction works on the edge of the lake on…
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Jesse Parahi to compete at the Commonwealth Games
Central Coast rugby union player Jesse Parahi has again been selected as part of the Australian Rugby Sevens national squad to compete at the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow from July 23. …
Reducing the speed limit is only a band-aid solution
Gosford Council, NSW Police and the RMS have conducted a draft speed zone review of the current speed limit of George Downes Dr, and do not plan any public consultation. The speed review…
Safety coach helps wood product manufacturer
A West Gosford cabinet making business played host to Work Cover NSW on Thursday, June 3, for a 170,000 investment announcement in the wood products manufacturing industry as part of…
Somersby land to be rezoned
Gosford Council has supported the preparation of a planning proposal to rezone an area of land along Peats Ridge Rd at Somersby that would potentially allow for several new rural residences. The land was previously…
Composting Cannon wins three awards at expo
Avoca resident Greg Hales has been awarded the inaugural Swane Innovator Trophy for his composting invention, the Composting Cannon, in the Nursery and Garden Industry, NSW and ACT’s Fusion Innovation…
Fatal Motor cycle collision at Mt White
Police are preparing a report for the information of the NSW Coroner after a motorcyclist died in a crash from Mt White on Sunday, June 22. It was just after…
Save Rumbalara Youth refuge
A Facebook page and online petition have been created in a bid to attract government and community attention and save Rumbalara Youth refuge. Rumbalara Youth Refuge is at risk of…
Waterfront development mired in controversy
Gosford Council has presented an Erina-based company with an opportunity to revitalise part of the Gosford Waterfront right beside the Brian McGowan Bridge. Following a call for expressions of interest…
Brighton Public Wharf closed for repairs
The Brighton Public Wharf, at the end of Jirramba Ave in Saratoga, remains closed after it was damaged during severe weather conditions last month. Gale force winds, along with larger…
Greens commend Dying with Dignity debate
Central Coast Greens have commended Gosford Politics in the Pub for putting on a timely debate over Dying with Dignity at Dutton’s Hotel on Thursday, June 27. Central Coast Greens…
Aggravated break-in in Narara
Police are appealing for witnesses after an aggravated break-in at a home in Narara on Saturday, July 5. About 6:15am, a woman and a man, aged 69, were sleeping in…
NRMA welcomes increased spending on Coast roads
The recently announced NSW Budget has resulted in a $15.8 million increase in spending on Central Coast roads over 2014-15, including funds for the continued construction of the Central Coast…
UN re-enactment staged
A student re-enactment of the United Nations General Assembly was staged at Erina on Thursday, May 29, with students from 11 high schools brought together by the combined Central Coast…
A quality night of family friendly entertainment
The creative power of the scout and guide groups in the Gosford region will be on display at the 29th Central Coast Gang Show, with the opening night to be held on…
Compulsory acquisition of Bambara properties recommended
Greens Cr Hillary Morris will move that Gosford Council, at its meeting on Tuesday, July 8, request the State Government to finalise the incorporation of the remaining private properties at…
Rugby League legends on track
Rugby League legends will be on track at Gosford Racecourse on July 24, for the sixth Men of League Foundation Central Coast Race Day. The primary objective of the Men of League…
Grieve Cl bridge reaches first completed stage
Minister for Roads and F r e i g h t Duncan Gay was joined by Minister for the Central Coast Rob Stokes and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein on…
Narara draw deemed a loss in PSSA match
Narara Public School’s boys’ soccer team played against Ourimbah Public School at Ourimbah Soccer Field on Monday, June 2. Rugby League legends on track Narara took the lead in the first half of the game and went…
5 Lands walk support
A mighty big thank you to you and your team for their fantastic support of this year’s 5 Lands Walk which was blessed with amazing weather and record numbers of…