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…
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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…
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….
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…
‘Gosford waterfront was always going to be a mixed use precinct’ – Inchley
The chairperson of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC), Mr Graeme Inchley has written and circulated an opinion article about the Gosford Waterfront. “As a long term resident of…
Funding for performing arts centre dependent on waterfront location
{Audio available} NSW member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch has re-confirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to the regional performing arts centre and conservatorium at the Gosford waterfront. “The NSW Government…
Milestone issue 120 underway
A bumper issue of this week’s Coast Community News is under development. This will be our 120th edition and as always is full of scores of the great local stories…
Mariners set for a big showdown with old boss
On the eve of the Central Coast Mariners’ Hyundai A-League Halloween blockbuster against Sydney FC, Head Coach Tony Walmsley & Roy O’Donovan spoke with media. Tony Walmsley addressed the respect…
Wamberal and Terrigal are being wiped out – Aiken
Beaches in the north of the Gosford Local Government Area are being neglected while Peninsula beaches are being taken care of, according to the secretary of Coastal Residents Incorporation, Mr…
Gosford LGA has a high level of cardiovascular disease
Research from the Heart Foundation attests that the Gosford Local Government Area has one of the highest rates of cardiovascular disease in the country. District head of cardiology, Dr Maged…
Central Coast Higher Education Summit held
Leaders from across the Central Coast’s political, business and education sectors met at Erina on Monday, October 19 to shape a new strategy for higher education engagement in the region….