Hazard reduction burn completed
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) in conjunction with National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) conducted a number of significant hazard reduction burns as part preparations for the coming bush…
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Location of proposed ATO staff building still unclear
The Australian Taxation Office is in the final stages of a tender process that will determine the location of the Centre for Excellence in Gosford CBD that was promised during…
Changed traffic conditions due to main roads upgrades
NSW Roads and Maritime Services will continue investigations to progress planning for the Pacific Hwy and Manns Rd upgrades between Narara Creek Rd at Narara and Parsons Rd at Lisarow….
Law societies provide 30 swags for the homeless
New South Wales and the Central Coast Law Societies have come to the rescue of homeless persons sleeping rough on the Central Coast. “In a winter which has hit records…
Wicks accused of being two faced over roads funding
Senator for New South Wales, Deborah O’Neill, has condemned member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP for supporting $8.4 million in funding cuts while stating she supported local residents’ battle…
Two community organisations in the running for major awards
Two Mangrove Mountain community organisations are in the running for major awards in the 2015 NSW regional achievement and community awards. The Mangrove Creek Recreation Reserve Trust has been nominated…
Wicks argues for a plebiscite on same-sex marriage
Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has made her position on same-sex marriage clear in recent Liberal-National Coalition party room discussions. In an interview with ABC Central Coast’s breakfast host,…
Little progress to show at regional strategy meeting
The executive committee of the Central Coast Regional Economic Development and Employment Strategy (REDES) held its biannual meeting on Monday, August 17. Key issues discussed included ensure jobs growth, create…
Coastal and flood hazards community sessions to be held
Throughout September, Gosford Council will be holding a series of community sessions for residents to have a say and find out more about how coastal and flood hazards will be…
New role for Chris Holstein
After a period out of the public spotlight following the NSW election, former member for Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein has accepted a Research and Youth Enterprises consultancy role with the…
Motorcycling route on the Old Pacific Hwy made safer
Essential work to improve road safety on the popular recreational motorcycling route on the Old Pacific Hwy at Mooney Mooney, Mount White and Bar Point is now complete. Parliamentary secretary…
Hallards Creek polluted – water supply at risk
The Mountain Districts Association has called on the NSW minister for environment and heritage, Mr Mark Speakman to take a closer look at the current operations of the Mangrove Mountain…
Two years of pain nearly at an end for Marina Cove concept
The $3 million Marina Cove concept could be open for business by March 2016, once it received the go-ahead from Gosford Council, according to Commercial HQ director, Mr Tim Gunasinghe….
Two significant developments approved by JRPP
Two more significant developments received approval from the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) when it met on Thursday, July 16. Gosford Council mayor and JRPP representative, Cr Lawrie McKinna said…
Peat Island planning proposal tramples on community desires – Morris
Gosford councillor, Hillary Morris, the Greens NSW member of the Legislative Assembly, Mr David Shoebridge and community representative, Mr John Andrews were denied access to Peat Island to do a…
Beaches at risk remain unprotected after 40 years of talk
Gosford Council’s approach to the management of its beaches and Brisbane Water foreshore flood plain has been labelled “a complete waste and a disgrace” by a community representative on its…
Council takes pragmatic but unresolved approach to sea level rise risk
Gosford Council has taken a “high certainty, medium risk” approach to the management of coastal hazards associated with sea level rise and climate change, according to CEO Mr Paul Anderson….
E-planning portal enables planning enquiries 24 hours a day
Gosford Council is encouraging the community to take advantage of its online planning tool. Council’s e-planning portal allows residents, businesses, developers and any other interested community members to track the…
Green Army project applications now open
The Australian Government is asking for more local people to join the Green Army to work on local projects that will make a difference to the environment on the Central…
Media release, 21 July 2015 Tim Sowden, Offi ce of Lucy Wicks
The $17 million Element building, currently under construction on the Central Coast Highway at Erina, is going to become a landmark, just like its sister the Platinum building, according to…