Only some councillors to apply for interim roles
Gosford City’s 15 elected councillors have until April 15 to express interest in taking up an interim role on a proposed new Central Coast Council. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna…
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Gosford Alive will cement Gosford as the capital of the Central Coast
Lederer Property described itself as the specialist place-making and urban renewal division of Lederer Group. With a property portfolio across NSW, including retail, office, residential and industrial, Lederer Property is…
Once in a generation coastal management reforms explained
The Community Environment Network (CEN) gave residents the opportunity to have their say on NSW Coastal Management reforms. CEN recently hosted a free Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) NSW workshop in Terrigal…
More government funding for Central Coast Tourism
Central Coast Tourism will benefit from $280,000 from the NSW Government’s Regional Visitor Economy Funds (RVEF), to help boost visitation to the region. Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch and…
61 interns starting in Coast hospitals
Mr Adam Crouch MP, member for Terrigal has welcomed the latest intake of medical graduates who are commencing their one-year internship at Gosford Hospital. Mr Crouch visited the hospital to…
Council merger referred to Office of Local Government
Gosford Council welcomed the news that the community’s voice would be heard following an announcement by NSW premier Mr Mike Baird and minister for local government, Mr Paul Toole that…
Public meeting regarding council sell off
A public meeting will be held to bring together groups and residents who are opposed to the loss of local reserves, parks and greenspaces through Gosford Council’s “sell off of…
EPA accused of failure to regulate landfill run-off
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has continued to fail to meet community expectations over the environmental management of the waste landfill site at Mangrove Mountain golf course according to…
Forced amalgamation based on flawed methodology – Academic
NSW councils were being forced into amalgamations that are unlikely to benefit local communities on the basis of flawed methodology, a leading academic has found. Dr Joseph Drew, from the…
Mariners go down to Sydney in gutsy 10-man performance
A gutsy 10-man Central Coast Mariners fell 3 to 1 to Sydney FC in their home game on Saturday, October 31 after losing Nick Fitzgerald to his second yellow card…
Council has until November 18 to respond re amalgamation
Gosford Council has decided to continue investigating options for structural change, and has commenced due diligence to ensure a fully informed decision can be made to secure a sustainable future…
Public meeting called to discuss ATO office on waterfront
The No Tax on Gosford Waterfront community Facebook network is holding a public meeting to discuss community objections to the tax office being built on Gosford waterfront, at the Gosford….
Lucy Wicks responds to waterfront misconceptions
Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, addressed local businesses at the Gosford Chamber of Commerce on October 29, regarding the Commonwealth Agency building to be located on part of…
Central Coast Higher Education Summit held
Leaders from across the Central Coast’s political, business and education sectors met at Erina on Monday, October 19 to shape a new strategy for higher education engagement in the region….
NSW RSL seeks to ban former members of Mangrove Mountain RSL sub-branch
Net proceeds from the sale of land formerly owned by the Mangrove Mountain sub-branch of the RSL may be given to the Gosford sub-branch along with other assets owned by…
Councils should ‘Work together’
Mr David Mehan, Member for The Entrance has called on both Gosford and Wyong Councils to focus on working together after IPART deemed Gosford and Wyong Council “not fit for…
Chris Bishop named AFL NSW/ACT State Coach of the Year
Terrigal Avoca and Black Diamond AFL representative coach, Chris Bishop has been named AFL NSW/ACT State Coach of the Year. It is the second time Bishop has claimed the award…
Amalgamation is a once in a lifetime opportunity – Aiken
A Gosford Council ratepayer has spoken out in support of the need for an independent investigation into Gosford Council’s finances at a Wyong Council meeting on October 14. Mr Pat…
Brooks calls for CCRDC to be sacked
Mr Malcolm Brooks OAM, former mayor and Liberal MP, has called for the Central Coast Regional Development Authority (CCRDC) to be sacked. “The major projects they have recommended show a…
Mariners hold annual family day
Central Coast Mariners held their Annual Family Day on Saturday, October 3 at Central Coast Stadium. The family event coincided with an intra-club match to launch Hyundai A-League Season 11….