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Council admits four airport documents never made public

Merilyn Vale
October 9, 2025

The IPC recommends that Council reconsider its position by October 27.

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Endangered Charmhaven flower given emergency status

Merilyn Vale
October 8, 2025

Some populations of the species are under imminent threat from development.

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Panel rejects seawall for three Wamberal Beach blocks

Merilyn Vale
September 12, 2025

The plan was rejected because the panel did not receive enough information to be able to make a decision under the provisions of the Coastal Management Act.

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C0mmunity invited to open day at new library

Merilyn Vale
September 5, 2025

Across the road from the old library in Kibble Park is the new regional library. Open to the public from September 6.

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All rise for the Mayor

Merilyn Vale
August 29, 2025

A new model code of meeting practice will come into effect from the start of next year.

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Gosford Bowling Club – RIP

Merilyn Vale
July 31, 2025

After a long illness, surrounded by uncaring support services that could have saved her, Gosford Bowling Club has succumbed to death by a thousand cuts.

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No offers to run air show at Warnervale Airport

Merilyn Vale
October 7, 2025

The three main indendent airshow operators did not offer to run a show.

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No grants = no money = no stage two

Merilyn Vale
September 20, 2025

No funding is allocated and no grants are on offer for the Regional Sport and Recreation Complex stage two.

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Spring into action

Merilyn Vale
September 15, 2025

A guide to outdoor gyms, barbies, bike paths and more.

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Panel rejects seawall for three Wamberal Beach blocks

Merilyn Vale
September 12, 2025

The plan was rejected because the panel did not receive enough information to be able to make a decision under the provisions of the Coastal Management Act.

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On Exhibition

Burns Place Conservation Plan open for feedback

Merilyn Vale
June 25, 2025

Council is planning how to preserve what was previously the grand entrance to Gosford from the train station.

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Mardi Old Farm gets subdivision approval

Merilyn Vale
June 7, 2025

The Old Farm at Mardi on the western side of the M1 has been approved for residential development by the Land and Environment Court (LEC). In a decision handed down on May 30, the LEC approved the proposal to subdivide the 223 hectares to create 182 residential lots at 414 Old Maitland Road, Mardi. The…

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Have your say on rates rise

Merilyn Vale
May 2, 2025

The budget is on public exhibition until June 2.

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Check out the fees and charges increases from July 1

Merilyn Vale
April 25, 2025

It’s that time of year when the fees and charges for the 2025-26 financial year are being set. A draft copy of the council’s fees and charges will be tabled at the April 29 council meeting. Most increases look to be about 2.9 per cent. Including sports fields and airports. Weddings in public spaces will…

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Have your say on councillor expenses policy

Merilyn Vale
April 9, 2025

An updated councillor expenses policy is open for public exhibition.

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Apply now for community money

Merilyn Vale
February 17, 2025

Community Building Partnership program provides Central Coast community groups an opportunity to apply for funds to support infrastructure projects, including playgrounds, accessible features, and equipment. The 2025 program allocates $450,000 to each NSW State Government electorate across the Central Coast, including Wyong. This is State Government money, allocated through the State Government, not through Council.…

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Council Meetings

September meeting

October 12, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

August meeting

September 1, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Shortfall of $10M from federal government

July 22, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

June 23 meeting

July 5, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

May 26, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

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

Budget and operational plan for public exhibition

April 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Briefing on assets on April 14

April 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

A drain on resources

March 23, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

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