Top weekend for Terrigal and Avoca rugby
The Central Coast Rugby Union round 14 Match of the Day at the Haven Oval on Saturday, July 19, saw Terrigal cement their second spot on the competition ladder when they defeated Gosford by…
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Woman assaulted
Police are investigating the assault of a woman at Gosford on Wednesday, July 16. The 59-year-old woman was driving through Shortland St at about 10pm when a man approached her vehicle.The man opened the car door…
Fee Estimator available for aged care services
People looking for aged care services on the Central Coast will now have access to an online tool that will help them estimate their aged care costs. “The Fee Estimator,…
KidsMatter in Kincumber
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School in Kincumber has established a KidsMatter team to further support the mental health of students. KidsMatter is an Australian mental health and wellbeing initiative set in primary schools and early…
Projects selected for Community Building Partnership Program funding
Gosford Council has endorsed and prioritised projects for consideration for funding under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program 2014. The Community Building Partnership Program aims to provide improved community infrastructure for the…
Coast’s water security under threat
The community has again taken peaceful direct action outside the front gates of Rocla Materials Pty Ltd’s sand quarry at Calga on Saturday, July 12. Camp Quoll spokesperson Mr Ian Sutton said the community gathered to highlight the failings of…
Mariners assist the club’s sponsors
Central Coast Mariners’ supporters running errands, doing their weekly shopping, or tending to some odd jobs on Tuesday, July 15, may have run into, or indeed been served by, one…
Gosford Race Club to do in-house catering
After years of outsourcing the catering functions at the Gosford Race Club, a restructure of the Club’s hospitality and events operations has seen the catering come in house. “Catering operations are an…
Ceramics studios open to the public
Three ceramics studios in the Gosford LGA will open to the public over the weekend of August 16 and 17 as part of the Australian Ceramics Open Studios weekend. Over 130 ceramics…
Staged play reading of ‘The Happy Wanderers’ at Gosford
Gosford’s Uniting Productions will present a staged play reading of ‘The Happy Wanderers’ by Pearl Beach writer Frank Hatherley on Friday evening, July 25, at the Gosford Uniting Church Hall. Mr Hatherley has written roles…
Storm Opens struggle while juniors continue to lead
Photo: Andrew Stark The Gosford Kariong Storm open grade team has shown impressive defensive grit in their last two rugby league matches against Ourimbah and Terrigal on July 12 and 19 respectively. In the local derby against…
Showdown at the Showground for charity
Local car and motorbike enthusiasts will come together for the sixth annual Central Coast Showdown on Saturday, August 30, at the Gosford Showground The outdoor event, presented by Showdown Projects, will showcase…
Frost Reserve back in action
Frost Reserve is now back in action for over 650 Kincumber football players, after Gosford Council, along with Central Coast Football, spent almost $400,000 to upgrade its seven playing surfaces. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna was joined recently…
Gosford Race Club’s $4.8 million redevelopment on track
The Gosford Race Club’s $4.8 million redevelopment of the Members Grandstand and surrounding spectator precinct is proceeding as per schedule, with a proposed completion date of November 17. diverse, multi-purpose community facility…
75 perpetual trophies to be fought for at highland dance championships
Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc. is busy in final preparations for the eighth International Highland Dancing Championships to be held at the Central Coast Youth Club in Niagara Park from July…
Students to perform in Showcase
Students from Point Clare Public School have been selected to perform at the Central Coast Showcase to be held on August 20 and 21 at Laycock St Theatre. Successful students were solo…
Central Mangrove tip issues remain unresolved
I again sat in the Land and Environment court recently to see how justice and democracy are actually being served. The hearing was about that huge rubbish tip at Central…
Record Attempt in preparation for marathon swim
The Hill family 24 Swim challenge was held at Erina Fair on July 9 and 10 in support of the Cancer Council NSW. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein attended…
Education Week open Day
Point Clare Public School will host its Education Week Art Show and Open Day on Thursday, July 31. The day will start at 11:30am with entertainment and a special art…
Labor politicians call for more funding for social housing
Opposition Leader John Robertson, Shadow Minister for Housing Sophie Cotsis, Labor MLC for the Central Coast Greg Donnelly and Labor Candidate for Wyong David Harris met with locals and housing…