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Gosford is a waterfront city at the northern end of Brisbane Water in the heart of the Central Coast in the state of New South Wales,Australia. Gosford is the main commercial hub and gateway of the Central Coast that is known for boating and scenic views along the shore of Brisbane Water and the surrounding valleys. It is situated 77 km (48 mi) north of Sydney and 86 km (53 mi) south of Newcastle as well as 839 km (521 mi) south of Brisbane. Gosford is located in the local government area of the Central Coast Council.
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Brisbane Water is a wave-dominated barrier estuary located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales,Australia. Brisbane Water has its origin at the confluence of the Narara and Coorumbine Creeks,to the south–east of Gosford and travels for approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) in a southerly direction to its mouth at Broken Bay,about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the Tasman Sea,at Barrenjoey Head. A number of towns and suburbs surround the shores of Brisbane Water,including Blackwall,Booker Bay,Davistown,Empire Bay,Erina,Ettalong Beach,Gosford,Green Point,Hardys Bay,Kilcare,Kincumber,Koolewong,Phegans Bay,Point Frederick,Point Clare,Saratoga,Tascott,Wagstaffe,and Woy Woy. Contained within Brisbane Water is St Huberts Island,Rileys Island,Dunmar Island and Pelican Island;and adjoining the estuary is Brisbane Water National Park to the west and Bouddi National Park to the east. Forming part of the same tidal estuary system is a separate but connected basin,the Kincumber Broadwater,lying to the east of Davistown.
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The City of Gosford was a local government area that was located in the Central Coast region in the state of New South Wales,Australia. The incorporation of Gosford dates back to 1886 when the Town of Gosford was proclaimed as the Borough of Gosford,becoming the Municipality of Gosford from 1906. In 1908,the Gosford Municipality merged into Erina Shire which covered the remaining Central Coast area outside of Gosford,but regained its independence in 1936. From 1 January 1947,local government in the Central Coast region was reorganised,creating Gosford Shire and Wyong Shire,and the final boundaries of Gosford City Council date from this period. From 1 January 1980,Gosford Shire was granted city status,becoming the City of Gosford. On 12 May 2016 the Minister for Local Government amalgamated the City of Gosford and Wyong Shire Councils. The Central Coast Council was established on the same day,covering the combined areas.
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Malcolm Harold Brooks was an Australian politician who served as member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for the district of Gosford from 1973 to 1976 and as Shire President and Mayor of the City of Gosford.
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Coast Shelter is a non-profit organisation supporting homeless young people,adults and women and children experiencing domestic &family violence in the Central Coast region of New South Wales,Australia. Coast Shelter is the largest regional Specialist Homelessness Service in NSW and provides a range of accommodation and other services to those experiencing hardship in the local community.
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- ↑ Darkinjung News Vol. 1, Issue 3. September 2009. Accessed 27 July 2016.
- ↑ "New Mayor and Deputy For Council". Gosford City Council. 30 September 2005. Archived from the original (Media Release) on 1 October 2005. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
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- ↑ "EXTRAORDINARY MEETING MINUTES (2011/E5) - Monday, 26 September 2011" (PDF). Gosford City Council. 26 September 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
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For service to the community of Gosford through social welfare and local government organisations.
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