Central Coast artist Maree Azzopardi has won this year’s Gosford Art Prize for her artwork ‘The Crossings’. In winning first prize, Ms Azzopardi was awarded $15,000. This year 908 entries were received from across Australia, with the selection panel nominating135 of the artworks as finalists for exhibition. Finalist judges were artist Peter Godwin and curator Libby Knott. Mr … [Read more...] about Major art prize announced
Reject Oasis caravan park “overdevelopment” says Council
Council says the proposed redevelopment of the Oasis Caravan Park in Kanwal with 675 units is an overdevelopment of the site. It fears it will result in a net loss of affordable housing once the displacement of its current residents are taken into account. The caravan park is home to up to about 100 residents currently, all worried about their future. The residents met … [Read more...] about Reject Oasis caravan park “overdevelopment” says Council
Zoom call for advice on business grants
Council’s Façade Improvement Support Program opens on Sunday 1 September.It offers grants of up to $5000 to businesses and commercial property owners in the town centres of Gosford, Terrigal, The Entrance, Toukley, Woy Woy and Wyong to enhance building façades and improve accessibility. An online information session will be held from 5.30pm on Tuesday, August 27 to cover … [Read more...] about Zoom call for advice on business grants
Coffee, cats and chats
Council invites cat lovers to free Coffee and Cat Chats workshops Council is calling current and prospective cat owners to attend free workshops at Wyongah and Wyoming in August, following successful sessions earlier this year. The workshops will provide information on feline health, grooming and behaviour from qualified experts, a live grooming demonstration and … [Read more...] about Coffee, cats and chats
Full list of Candidates – the ballot draw
The Ballot draw was conducted on August 15, from 2.10pm at the Returning Office at Tuggerah. Below are the candidates in the order they will appear on the ballot paper. In the next couple of weeks, Council Watch will bring you details on who these people are and what they stand for. BUDGEWOI WARD 17 candidates in total: five groups of three candidates and two ungrouped … [Read more...] about Full list of Candidates – the ballot draw
