Hallards Creek polluted – Water supply at risk
The Mountain Districts Association has called on the NSW minister for environment and heritage, Mr Mark Speakman to take a closer look at the current operations of the Mangrove Mountain…
Regional
Central Coast Scots holds first official meeting
The first official meeting of the Central Coast Scots was a great success, bringing together people from different decades to share their importance of maintaining their culture and tradition. The…
Central Coast University of Technology called for
Recent weeks have seen a strengthening debate, in council and elsewhere, about future sources of post-school education on the Central Coast, with the member for the Entrance, Mr David Mehan…
Newcastle University surprised at calls for a Central Coast University
The University of Newcastle issued a statement on Wednesday, June 3 in response to local government statements about the future of its Central Coast Campus at Ourimbah. UON Central Coast…
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…
Iconic pub goes up for bids
Pub buyers and developers are both in the frame as potential purchasers of the Woodport Inn, which was offered for sale recently, according to a spokesperson for the vendor, BWLC…
Central Coast will always be home to the Mariners
Central Coast Mariners CEO Mr Bruce Stalder has moved to reassure members and supporters that the Club has no intention to move from its Central Coast home. Stalder, who was…
Bruce Jewell wins Champion of Club Singles
The final of the 2014 Champion of Club Champion Singles was played at The Entrance Bowling Club on Saturday, August 30, between Terrigal’s Bruce Jewell and Wyong’s Mark Wheatley. Bruce…
Terrigal win Coast Veteran Pairs
The final of the Bowls Central Coast Veteran Pairs, for players over 70 years of age, was played at the Ourimbah RSL Bowling Club on Thursday, July 24. The final…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Terrigal Avoca Panthers unbeatable
Terrigal Avoca extended their unbeaten start to the season to eleven with a 19.22.136 to 3.4.22 over Cardiff in round 13 of the Black Diamond AFL competition played on Saturday, July…
Community Forum in NAIDOC Week
The Community Forum Committee held a meeting on Monday, June 30, at the Gosford Uniting Church, in the lead up to National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week, to inform…
Jesse Parahi to compete at the Commonwealth Games
Central Coast rugby union player Jesse Parahi has again been selected as part of the Australian Rugby Sevens national squad to compete at the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow from July 23. …
Somersby land to be rezoned
Gosford Council has supported the preparation of a planning proposal to rezone an area of land along Peats Ridge Rd at Somersby that would potentially allow for several new rural residences. The land was previously…
Non-funding of Rumbalara Youth Refuge may be an error
Gosford Council has agreed to urgently contact the NSW Minister for Social Services to reinstate funding to continue the operation of Rumbalara Youth Refuge as part of Coast Shelter. The…