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Gosford

42 storeys is fine, says committee

May 23, 2026 by Merilyn Vale

Councillors will have to decide on May 26 if they want to endorse a recommendation from the Environment and Planning Committee about the old Gosford primary school site. (Yeah, ok, you have to be pretty old to remember the old primary school was on the site where the tax office, Centrelink, and now a residential development sit above the leagues club park in Gosford.) As … [Read more...] about 42 storeys is fine, says committee

What ever happened to Gosford tennis courts?

September 8, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Council-under-administration is moving ahead with plans to take community land out of community hands. Gosford Bowling Club is built on land Erina Shire Council purchased in 1936 at a cost of 175 Pounds from the Railway Department. The land was described as being “alongside waterside park” and it was proposed to build a municipal bowling green and tennis courts on the … [Read more...] about What ever happened to Gosford tennis courts?

More than a year to wait on sale of chambers

December 11, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

  Central Coast Council hopes to enter into a contract to sell its Gosford chambers to the State Government by the end of March, despite the Memorandum of Understanding between the two entities running out this month. A few hurdles remain before the sale can be completed. The State Government department has not finished its business case and it may not be completed for … [Read more...] about More than a year to wait on sale of chambers

Time is right for waterfront revitalisation – Hart

September 28, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

  The waterfront must be a place for the people, says CEO   The start of something sensational, Administrator Rik Hart said, at the press conference to talk about the Gosford Waterfront concept plan. He said the time is right for this, the latest plan for the Gosford waterfront. He said the Six Cities Strategy was now in situ and that sets a blue print for what the State … [Read more...] about Time is right for waterfront revitalisation – Hart

Follow the paper trail as uni journey begins

August 30, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

Caption: the press announcement in 2021 was made from the back of the site, as seen here.   THE University of Newcastle has started the paperwork for the new uni precinct at Gosford. It was announced in May 2021, that the old Mitre 10 hardware site at 299-309 Mann St, Gosford.would become a university. Then in April of this year, it was announced that Newastle Uni was the … [Read more...] about Follow the paper trail as uni journey begins

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May 21, 2026 By Merilyn Vale

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Shortfall of $10M from federal government

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MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

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Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

May 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Councillors call on Premier to declare an emergency

May 7, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

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