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Central Coast Council weighs next moves after Gosford CBD sites sale to university
With the $25 million endorsement now on record, council and University of Newcastle officials must settle development sequencing and community access terms.
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Listen in English · 15 July 2026 · 1 min
Daily 5 at 5, Central Coast, 15 July 2026
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Good evening from Central Coast. It's 15 July 2026, and this is Daily 5 at 5. First, Central Coast Residents: Connect Electricity, Gas, Water, NBN Internet. A guide to connecting electricity, gas, water, and NBN internet…. Next, Central Coast's Natural Spaces Transform Local Mindfulness Practices Without Studio Costs. From beachside breathing exercises to forest meditation walks, discover how…. Then, Central Coast's Best Outdoor Fitness Trails Transform Your Exercise Routine. From coastal walks to bush trails, discover how the region's…. Also, Central Coast Suburbs Outpace Sydney Growth in 2026. As Sydney buyers reassess their priorities post-tax changes, affordable Central…. Finally, Central Coast Schools NSW: Guide for Families. Find the best Central Coast schools including government, Catholic and…. That's your Daily 5 at 5 for Central Coast. We'll be back tomorrow.
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lifestyle
Central Coast Schools NSW: Guide for Families
Find the best Central Coast schools including government, Catholic and independent options. Compare Gosford, Wyong high schools and primary schools for your family.
lifestyle
Getting Around the Central Coast 2026: Trains, Buses, Roads and Cycling
How to get around the Central Coast: the Sydney-Newcastle rail line, local buses, cycling infrastructure, driving and what the new fast train means for 2026.
federal
Transmission line debate leaves Walcha farmers frustrated as single minister attends parliament debate
Sparse parliamentary attendance at a debate about proposed transmission lines from Walcha to Bayswater has left affected landholders disappointed.
community
New inclusive space for autistic adults opens at Gosford Archibald precinct
The voco Gosford hotel is hosting a new monthly social club for autistic adults, supporting community inclusion on the Central Coast.
community
Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre launches community science talks for 2026
The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre is preparing to expand public engagement with new Science in the Suburbs talks beginning next year.
community
Metal Matriarchs engineering program graduates face uncertain future
A 12-month engineering skills initiative for Central Coast First Nations women has produced its first graduates, but the program's continuation remains in doubt.
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