Foster carers shortage addressed
The Central Coast has a shortage of foster carers so representatives from a range of local foster care agencies are joining together to hold a foster care information night. Those…
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Red Shield appeal off to a good start
Hundreds of volunteers hit the streets and community spaces of Gosford on the weekend of May 30 and 31 for the Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield appeal. Early…
Historic Australian ship models on display
Large-scale models of historic Australian ships, including one that lies at the bottom of the Hawkesbury River, have been added to an exhibition at the Marine Discovery Centre…
Innovative digital project for youth
Young people on the Coast now have a place to speak out and have their voices heard thanks to an initiative by Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS). During…
ABC Local Radio officially unveils its new studios
ABC Local Radio has officially unveiled its new studios for 92.5 ABC Central Coast in the heart of Gosford’s CBD. The launch of the new studios was attended…
5 Lands Walk to celebrate its 10th anniversary with new pathways
This year the 10th anniversary of the 5 Lands Walk builds on a decade of community fun, linking people to people and people to place. The 5 Lands Walk…
JRPP approvals a game changer for Gosford CBD
The green light has finally been given for two major developments in the Gosford CBD, bringing the value of total approvals in the CBD, since October 2014, up to over…
Frederick St intersection upgrade underway
Changed traffic conditions will be in place as part of the Central Coast Hwy and Frederick St intersection upgrade at East Gosford. Continuing storm water drainage and utility relocation work…
Six storey building at Pt Frederick approved
Another major development on the edge of Gosford’s city centre, worth around $9.5 million, was approved at Council’s Tuesday, May 12 general meeting. The six storey mixed use development, comprising…
Rezoning proposed for Lisarow land
Two large lots of land on Taylor Rd, Lisarow may be rezoned from Conservation and Scenic Protection (rural small holdings) to Low Density Residential. At its general meeting on Tuesday,…
Further investment in sewage pump stations
Gosford Council will invest around $1 million to upgrade two sewage pump stations at West Gosford and Narara this year. The upgrade works are part of Council’s extensive Sewage Pump…
Lucy Wicks has close call with nature
Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP, addressed the state parliament on Wednesday, May 13 in relation to the recent storms on the Central Coast. “I woke on the…
Woy Woy motor registry being relocated to Gosford
The Woy Woy motor registry office is to be relocated to the Gosford one-stop-shop NSW Government service centre in Henry Parry Drive. Service NSW said Gosford and surrounding areas have…
Free mulch and free access to landfills
Residents will now be able to take any green waste from last month’s natural disaster to either of Gosford City Council’s landfills for free until Sunday, May 31. The deadline…
Public health alert lifted
Following water quality monitoring results on Wednesday, April 29, Gosford Council has lifted the public health alert for all public waterways after the severe storm event despite further rainfall over…
Wildlife park power loss threatened animal safety
Greater Sydney Local Land Services (LLS) came to the aid of Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park when a loss of power during the recent wild weather threatened to endanger animal safety….
Free mulch available thanks to Gosford Council
Following the recent severe storm event, Gosford Council is now giving residents the chance to pick up some free mulch from Woy Woy or East Gosford. “Our crews have collected…
Kincumber tip reopened
Gosford Council reopened Kincumber Landfill on Monday, April 27, after it lost power during the storm event. Residents are able to take any green waste to either of Council’s landfills…
$20,000 worth of funding is given for new art work
The Gosford Foundation Trust is donating $20,000 towards the creation of a new, iconic art work at the Gosford Regional Art Gallery. Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said the…
Five storey development approved for North Gosford
Another major residential development worth around $13 million in Gosford’s city centre has been approved by Gosford Council. The five storey development comprising 57 residential units will be built on…