Get the appMembers of the German Friendship Group dressed up to celebrate Oktoberfest at Gosford RSL Club recently. The Central Coast Friendship Group is open to people beyond German speakers, as the headline notes.
Dee Bocking has been named the Liberal candidate for Gosford. She is an aged care specialist and disability support worker, and a small business owner. She is also a former Gosford City councillor.
Australian surfer Molly Picklum has won the Rip Curl Pro Portugal at Supertubos, returning to the top of the World Surf League standings. Her victory over American Caitlin Simmers in Friday's final earned her the maximum 10,000 points and moved her ahead of Hawaiian Carissa Moore. Picklum, 23, now leads on 48,950 points, with two events remaining. The Gosford surfer said she was grateful to win at a venue she had long dreamed of competing at. She won the final with a combined two-wave score of 13.33 to Simmers' 12.84.
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Get the appCanberra United start their new era today against the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford. The club secured new owners in July and survived a difficult period. Coach Antoni Jagarinec and striker Michelle Heyman are key signings, joined by several young players. Both clubs have new owners, and the Mariners opened their season with a 4-2 win over Brisbane. The match starts at 3 pm.
Gosford-founded band Little Quirks is returning home to launch its new album. The group previously performed at local markets, community events and busking spots across the Central Coast before going on to play festivals, interstate tours and gain national recognition.
Central Coast Council is running a community survey to gather suggestions for safety improvements between Gosford and Erina Creek. The $2 million project is held in honour of Audrey Griffin, following her murder.
Bravewords Live returns to FunHaus Factory in Gosford on Sunday, October 25. The afternoon features true stories told by the people who lived them, blending elements of a literary salon with live storytelling.
Police charged 15 people with a combined 23 offences during a two-day operation across Newcastle, the Hunter and the Central Coast. The operation, called Operation Disrupt, ran from 2am on Friday 16 October to 2am on Saturday 17 October. Officers targeted transport hubs and nearby shopping areas in Newcastle, Tuggerah Lakes, Wyong and Gosford. Knife scanning screened 110 people and detected two knives. Police said the operation will continue. Minister for Police and Counter-Terrorism Yasmin Catley praised the results and officers involved.
A 43-year-old man has pleaded guilty to threatening Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch with violence on Facebook. Christopher Mark Whitty entered the plea in Gosford Local Court on Friday.
Christopher Mark Whitty, 43, has pleaded guilty in Gosford Local Court to using a carriage service to threaten serious harm against Gosford state MP Liesl Tesch. Court documents heard he used Facebook to make threats of violence and to say he intended to find Ms Tesch in public and harm her. Whitty has been on conditional bail since August, and his conditions bar him from coming within 100 metres of Ms Tesch. He is due to face sentencing in December. Ms Tesch previously said online threats against women in public life are a serious problem.
The Gosford City Brass Band is holding an afternoon concert of symphonic music. The program includes works by Tchaikovsky, Dvorak and Shostakovich.
Award-winning poet Hemat Malak will feature at this month's Coastal Poets LIVE at the FunHaus Factory in Gosford on Sunday, October 18. The night also includes an open mic showcasing local voices from the Central Coast.
BREW-B-Q is returning to The Entertainment Grounds in Gosford. The event will feature low-and-slow barbecue, live music, and a showcase of local breweries, distilleries and food vendors.
The Rotary Club of Gosford's Charity Vintage Fair at Point Clare raised $3,000. The two-day event was held over the October long weekend at the Scout hall.
The State Government will provide $5,800 for three National Carers Week events in the Gosford, Wyong and The Entrance electorate. The funding aims to put the spotlight on unpaid carers.
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Get the appUsed car dealership chain OzCar has collapsed into voluntary administration, closing four NSW dealerships and leaving 90 workers without jobs. The closures affect sites in Penrith, Cardiff and Gosford, along with the company's headquarters in Lansvale. The remaining 12 franchise dealerships in NSW, Queensland and Victoria will keep operating. The collapse follows a $50,000 fine from NSW Fair Trading, which also fined three directors $11,000 each over unfair sales practices. The regulator alleged OzCar pressured customers into contracts and sold poor-quality vehicles.
A proposed Hotel Indigo development on the former Gosford Public School site has drawn strong opposition. Critics say its scale is grossly inappropriate for the waterfront.
Gosford Strip Precinct won the Outstanding Visitor and 24-Hour Economy Collaboration award at the 2026 Central Coast Business Awards.