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 to form the new Central Coast Council.
Wyong Shire was a local government area located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales,Australia. The incorporation of the Wyong area dates back to 7 March 1906 when the entire area of the Brisbane Water Police District outside of the Town of Gosford was proclaimed as the Erina Shire. From 1 January 1947,local government in the Central Coast region was reorganised,creating Gosford Shire and Wyong Shire,which comprised Erina Shire north and east of Kulnura,Central Mangrove and Lisarow.
Newcastle United Jets Football Club,commonly known as Newcastle Jets,is an Australian professional soccer club based in Newcastle,New South Wales. It competes in the country's premier competition,the A-League,under licence from the Australian Professional Leagues (APL). The club was formed in 2000 when it joined the National Soccer League (NSL) and was one of only three former NSL clubs to join in the formation of the A-League.
Central Coast Mariners Football Club is an Australian professional soccer club based in Gosford,on the Central Coast of New South Wales. It competes in the A-League Men,under licence from the Australian Professional Leagues (APL).
Damian Mori is an Australian former football player who is an assistant coach for Adelaide United. He won two Johnny Warren Medals,awarded to the best player in the Australian league and was top scorer on 5 occasions. He established a reputation as a pacy,poaching goalscorer,which is notable for a player who started his career as a defender.
Paul Michael Okon is a former Australian soccer player who played as a defender or midfielder. He has Belgian citizenship.
Andrew Charles Clark is an Australian former soccer player who played as a defender. As a player,had stints in the Australian National Soccer League (NSL) and A-League,most notably for Canberra Cosmos,Parramatta Power and the Central Coast Mariners. Since the later part of his playing career,he has worked as a fitness coach,including stints with the Central Coast Mariners,Vegalta Sendai,Sydney FC and the Australia men's national soccer team.
John Paul Hutchinson is a football manager and former player who serves as interim manager of J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos. He played as a central midfielder for Eastern Pride,Northern Spirit,Manly United,Chengdu Blades and Central Coast Mariners,for whom he served as captain. Born in Australia,he represented the Malta national team.
Sasho Petrovski is a former Australian football (soccer) player who last played for South Coast Wolves. Petrovski has two caps for the Australian national team. Petrovski was known in the A-League as one of the most prolific strikers,scoring 41 goals between the 3 clubs.
Steve Fitzsimmons is a former Australian football (soccer) player and coach.
Wayne St John O'Sullivan is an Irish retired professional footballer. Since retiring as a player he has worked as a coach.
Labinot Haliti is a former professional soccer player who played as a second striker or winger. Born in Yugoslavia,he represented Australia at youth level.
Bradley Porter is a footballer,who currently plays for Central Coast United.
The 2006–07 season was the second season of competitive football played by Central Coast Mariners. The club ended the 2006–07 A-League in sixth,and so did not qualify for the finals. They failed to retain their A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup title,losing to Adelaide United in the final.
The 2010–11 season was the 42nd season of national competitive association football in Australia and 128th overall.
The Central Coast Council is a local government area in the Central Coast region of New South Wales,Australia. It is adjacent to the Pacific Highway,Central Coast Highway,the Northern railway line and the Pacific Ocean. The council was formed on 12 May 2016 following the merger of the City of Gosford and Wyong Shire Councils.
The A-League Men Coach of the Year is an annual soccer award presented to coaches in Australia. It recognises the most outstanding manager in the A-League Men each season. The recipient is chosen by a vote of all coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. The award was established in the first A-League season,2005–06.
The 2024 Central Coast Council election was held on 14 September 2024 to elect 15 councillors to Central Coast Council as part of the statewide local government elections in New South Wales,Australia.
