Renewed call to shut down greyhound racing industry
The Greens are ramping up calls for the closure of the greyhound racing industry after 20 dogs were injured in a single meeting recently. Greens spokesperson for the Central Coast…
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New lifts open at Tuggerah railway station
Tuggerah Station’s accessibility upgrade reached a major milestone when its newly-installed lifts were opened to the public today, Monday, October 28. The opening of the lifts, which will provide access…
Harris weighs in on maternity services closure
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said he was disappointed to learn that Gosford Private Hospital planned to cease its maternity services from March next…
Traffic improvements for Budgewoi
The State Government is set to invest $6M in improvements to Scenic Dr at Budgewoi and residents are invited to have a say in what should be done. More than…
Funding critical for ground-breaking cancer research
Coinciding with World Cancer Research Day on September 24, the NSW Government announced $2.1M to support research work and clinical trials including participation on the Central Coast. The funding will…
Pathology supercentre for Tuggerah
Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology has launched a new Supercentre Pathology Collection Centre at Tuggerah Westfield. CEO Dr Jim Newcombe, executive team members and staff celebrated the launch recently by giving…
Harris pitches in at Meals on Wheels
Member for Wyong David Harris Member pitched in to give volunteer driver Allan Wright a hand on National Meals on Wheels Day on August 28. Meals on Wheels Central Coast,…
National Medal for long-serving Marine Rescue volunteer
Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes volunteer Bob Blue has been awarded the National Medal for 15 years long and diligent service to community. Following a career with the Australian Defence Force,…
Kudos for Toukley 50 Plus centre
Toukley 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre has received a well-deserved Wyong Seniors Local Achievement Award 2024. Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris visited the…
Delivering a service for Indigenous Coasties
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty and Member for Wyong David Harris has announced a $225,000 grant to support an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation to deliver services for Aboriginal and Torres…
Harris calls on candidates to back airport masterplan
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris is calling on all candidates in the upcoming council election to commit to supporting the Central Coast Airport masterplan….
Call to shut down Kanwal business over fuel tank leak
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris is calling on the owners of a Kanwal service station to shut down operations until leaking petrol storage tanks…
Online driver first aid course
Member for Wyong David Harris joined St John Ambulance volunteers recently to introduce a new interactive online free Driver First Aid training course that can be accessed by members of…
Recognised for dedication and compassion
Jessica Cain-Westaway from Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services has received a NSW Government Community Service Award for her “unwavering dedication and compassion in her role as the Cancer Navigator”. Minister for…
War of words over proposed Harbour Bridge toll
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is calling for answers from Central Coast Labor MPs following revelations that the State Government is considering introducing two-way tolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge….
Greyhound industry inquiry “grossly inadequate”
Central Coast animal activists have slammed Member for Wyong and Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris for not shutting down the greyhound racing industry in the light of a…
Coast businesses urged to apply for government funding
Central Coast businesses are being urged to apply for the NSW Government’s MVP Ventures Program which offers grants to early stage start-ups as well as small and medium enterprises. Minister…
New rules around gaming machines
Pubs and clubs with gaming machines on the Central Coast and across the state are now required to comply with important new measures intended to embed a culture of harm…
Mixed reaction to State Budget
The State Budget, handed down on June 18, has met a mixed reception on the Central Coast, with Labor MPs saying it lays the groundwork for a brighter future for…
Concerns over Kanwal development
Member for Wyong David Harris has encouraged interested locals to submit their thoughts on a proposal to redevelop the Oasis Caravan Park at Kanwal to create 675 units in a…