Bipartizan opposition to CSG in water catchment areas
Central Coast Greens have called on the region’s three newly elected local Labor MPs to support a Greens NSW bill banning coal seam gas in NSW. The Petroleum (Onshore) Amendment (Prohibit…
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Councils will not be forced to amalgamate
The NSW Government has assured Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna that it will not force Gosford Council and Wyong Council to amalgamate. “We have been told there are no forced…
Further changed traffic conditions at major intersection
Motorists have been advised of further changed traffic conditions at the intersection of Brisbane Water Dve and Central Coast Hwy, West Gosford as the completion of the upgrade…
Terrigal car park sale to proceed despite strong opposition
The site of the Church St car park in Terrigal is to be sold even though Terrigal residents have voiced their opposition to its sale by Gosford Council….
Funding no longer set aside for Coastal Open Space Scheme
Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna and Gosford Council chief executive officer, Mr Paul Anderson, have both reconfirmed their commitment to the Coastal Open Spaces Scheme even though Council…
Greens claim tree clearance laws are a serious safety risk for communities
The 10/50 tree clearing laws introduced almost a year ago have resulted in massive clearing on the Central Coast which has decimated beautiful local bush and created a…
Reclassification considered
The 2015 NSW Local Government Conference has been asked to consider reclassifying Gosford as a metropolitan/ urban council and not a rural/regional council. According to a Mayoral Minute considered by…
Rescue teams thanked
On behalf of my daughter Cheryle and myself, I would like to thank all rescue teams and witnesses in regard to Cheryle’s accident which occurred on the evening of March…
NBN rollout doesn’t appear to be happening
I get around North Gosford and Wyoming a lot, on foot and by bus, and I have yet to see any sign of NBN rollout touted by this Tory government…
Eco-scientists have mathematics issues
Where have the eco-scientists of the world, and those who are swayed by their climate-warming nonsense, learned their arithmetic? And how can 400 parts per million of any invisible gas…
Bulldoze Gosford and start again
The building of the proposed Tax Office in Gosford CBD can only be a good thing for residents and young people in the area by providing jobs. Gosford and Woy…
Bushfire in June causes considerable damage
A small bushfire has destroyed one house at Copacabana and damaged another, according to the NSW Rural Fire Service. The fire occurred on the morning of Monday, June…
Crouch defends motor registry relocation
The Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP, has applauded the NSW State Government for their facility, Service NSW, located at Gosford City. “Service NSW is in line with its…
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…
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…