Alligator hatching caught on camera
Australian Reptile Park has caught on camera the hatching of a baby American Alligator, squeezing and squeaking its way out of an egg that has been in incubation for 73…
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Changes to Local Government Act endorsed
Gosford councillors voted to endorse the principles for a submission to the NSW Government about its proposed changes to the NSW Local Government Act. The matter was dealt with in…
Gosford CBD now has over $1billion worth of development applications in train
Gosford Council has achieved what many thought was impossible, attracting over $1 billion worth of potential development to Gosford’s city centre. According to Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna, since mid-2014,…
COSS land future classification still unresolved
The future classification of Gosford’s Coastal Open Spaces System (COSS) land is still the subject of ongoing discussions between Gosford Council and the NSW Government. “As part of our Environmental…
Council is responsible for location and building Performing Arts Centre
The hunt for the best location for a performing arts centre in Gosford continues. “Gosford Council is actively looking for the best location possible in Gosford’s city centre for a…
Minister’s claims overlooked key facts
The Mountain Districts Association (MDA) has questioned the NSW minister for the environment’s interpretation of ground water test results and has been deeply disturbed by the way the NSW Government…
Qualified success over dangerous Kariong intersection
Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP delivered an update to the 3,000 residents who signed a petition to address an accident-prone intersection in Kariong, with Gosford City Council outlining…
Fatality on board dive boat
The volunteer on radio duty at Marine Rescue Central Coast received a ‘Mayday’ emergency call from a Terrigal Dive Boat at about 8:30am on Saturday, March 5. The dive boat…
Council’s CDO losses to top $19 million
To date, losses from investments in Collateralised Debt Obligations (CDOs) have been confirmed as totalling $19.12 million by Gosford Council’s CEO, Mr Paul Anderson. Mr Anderson was responding to questions…
Multi storey Point Frederick development refused
A $9 million residential development in Point Frederick has been refused by Gosford Council. The proposal included two separate residential flat buildings up to six storeys and comprising 23 units…
Kibbleplex sale information finally unveiled
A detailed report into the sale of Kibbleplex has finally been made public by Gosford Council. The site was purchased for $13 million, according to a report to the March…
Liberals refuse to support call for independent inquiry
The Central Coast’s two NSW Government sitting members, member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch and parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald have refused to support the Mountain…
Both sides of ATO debate have a convincing argument
The war of words continues between Sen Deborah O’Neill and member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP, over whether the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) building on Gosford’s waterfront will or…
All invited to participate in International Women’s Day march
A march from Gosford Railway Station to Kibble Park will be hosted by Gosford Council to celebrate International Women’s Day and help bring gender equality into the spotlight. The march,…
Mariners sunk by Victory
Central Coast Mariners 0 Melbourne Victory 2 A 10-man Central Coast Mariners have fallen to Melbourne Victory with Besart Berisha and Fahid Ben Khalfallah netting at Central Coast Stadium. The…
Construction on ecovillage to commence
Narara Ecovillage and the Narara Ecoliving Network plan to make 2016 an amazing year. Construction work on the ecovilliage, including roads, bridges, retaining walls, and water infrastructure is scheduled to…
Kibbleplex parking to continue
Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna has reassured commuters and Gosford CBD workers that they will not be locked out of the Kibbleplex free parking as a result of the property’s…
EPA representatives accused of obfuscation over water testing results
[Audio available] The Mangrove Districts Association has disputed claims made by the NSW Environment Protection Agency (EPA) that its second round of water quality testing results from Ourimbah Catchment showed…
Redevelopment and a 400 apartment complex
Mr Morrison said the design of the residential tower and podium apartments was sculptural and dynamic with faceted facades and tall and slender towers. Mr Ristwej said Lederer Property had…
New library concept plan unveiled
Gosford Council has unveiled its latest concept plan for a brand new, eight-level public library building in Gosford’s city centre Councillors voted in 2015 to move ahead with plans to…