Pubic land being sold without consultation
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has raised concerns about Gosford Council’s decision to commence a sale of public land in Gosford LGA. At the Gosford Council meeting on September 8,…
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Matched savings program helps people save
People in the Gosford area have managed to save $108,065.45 since 2006 using a matched savings program and the Smith Family is looking for new participants. Since 2006, more than…
McKinna seeks re-election “to finish the job”
Lawrie McKinna has confirmed he will seek to be re-elected as Gosford mayor for another year when councillors vote on Monday, September 28. “I am putting my hand up so…
Macfadyen re-elected as NSW president of the Electrical Trades Union
Gosford deputy mayor, Cr Jim Macfadyen has been re-elected to the position of NSW president of the powerful Electrical Trades Union but he doesn’t expect to remain deputy mayor after…
Cultural precinct on the waterfront gazumped by Tax Office building
The former Gosford Public School site on the Gosford waterfront is unofficially the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) preferred site for its new building. Gosford Council CEO Mr Paul Anderson said…
Caddy Club site is the preferred option for multi-level library
The former Caddy Club site adjacent to Gosford Council administration offices on Mann St was recommended as the preferred site for the new Gosford City library including the Gosford 50+…
Crouch supports lifting of Avoca Theatre interim heritage order
Owners of the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre are asking the NSW Minister for Heritage, Mr Mark Speakman to overturn the interim heritage order that currently applies to the theatre. Theatre…
Social justice group declares welcome for refugees
Three hundred community members gathered at Gosford Waterfront on Monday, September 7 to communicate willingness to welcome those seeking refuge. The Gosford event was prompted by the Sydney Get Up…
300 additional jobs confirmed for Gosford
The NSW Government intends to relocate 300 state jobs to Gosford The announcement has come from the NSW Department of Finance, Services and Innovation as part of its response to…
Council to sell 20 lots valued at over $13 million
Out of the 3,200 parcels of land currently owned by Gosford Council, 20 have been earmarked as suitable for sale with an estimated gross return of $13.5 million. Councillors were…
Tasmanian Devils on their way back to Tasmania
The Australian Reptile Park and Devil Ark are preparing to return Tasmanian Devils from their breeding program to the TasmanForestier Peninsulas in November. The latest generation of four-month old Devil…
Three Eastern long necked turtles dumped
Three young Eastern long necked turtles were handed to the Australian Reptile Park after they were found locked inside a toolbox drawer on a roadside council pick up. The toolbox…
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…
Caddy Club site – preferred option for library
The former Caddy Club site adjacent to Gosford Council administration offices on Mann St was recommended as the preferred site for the new Gosford City library including the Gosford 50+…
Mammoth hospital upgrade proposal on exhibition
A proposal to redevelop Gosford Hospital and commence the first stage of a new Health and Wellbeing Precinct (HWP) is now on exhibition for community feedback. The Department of Planning…
Proposed rezoning to provide an additional 150,000sqm gross floor area in City Centre
Additional incentives will be offered to developers to further encourage the revitalisation of Gosford’s core commercial area. Gosford Council has discussed a planning proposal that includes rezoning certain parcels of…
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…
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…