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Bensville history remembered
The construction of a historical sign in Bensville is generating keen interest amongst residents and visitors. The sign traces the early history of Bensville, especially links to Ben Davis who…
Projected sea level rise reduced by 50%
Gosford Council has adopted a new sea level rise planning level that will provide it with a flexible strategic position to guide the region’s future planning. The decision, which was…
Huge win for Bambara activists for sensitive land at Kariong
Ecologically and culturally sensitive land at Kariong, known as Bambara, has been purchased by the State Government to become part of the surrounding National Park. While negotiations are continuing for…
Mountain Districts communities reaffi rm Gasfi eld Free stance
Over 400 residents of the Mountain Districts and the Central Coast joined together on Saturday, February 28, to declare the Mountain Districts communities Gasfield Free. Sydney Morning Herald journalist and…
Green groups creating unnecessary ‘Scare Campaigns’ – Holstein
Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has responded to an article in the last edition of Coast Community News which stated he had chosen to ignore the threats coal seam…
More petitions received over Terrigal car park sale
Gosford Council has received a further four petitions, totalling 436 signatures, from concerned residents regarding Council’s decision to sell the Council car park in Church St, Terrigal. Petitioners stated this…
Council overrules recommendations in split decision
Gosford Council has resolved to develop a Narara Valley Precinct Playground on a site at Willari Ave, despite strong opposition from Cr Gabby Bowles. Two locations had been proposed by…
McKinna unhappy about mayor Eaton backflip on amalgamation
Gosford City mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has cleared up some recent comments by Wyong Shire Council about a possible merger with Gosford following the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils…
Coast based employment service providers accused of fraud
A number of Australian Government employment service providers which have offices on the Central Coast, have responded to claims made in a recent ABC television Four Corners episode that some…
Home buyer enquiries 50% above the historic average
The rebounding Gosford residential property market has started 2015 in fine fettle, according to principal of Raine and Horne Gosford Mr Geoff Tilden. “Quality stock is being snapped up fast…