War of words over voucher scheme
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris has hit back at criticism from Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch over the State Government’s Active and Creative Kids…
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Jobs and robust economy key to successful 2024
What are the major issues and challenges facing the Central Coast in 2024? It’s a question Coast Community News put to Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong…
Cost-of-living squeeze hitting hard on Coast
The greatest challenge facing Central Coast residents in 2024 is cost-of-living pressures according to Member for Terrigal and former Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch. Crouch believes the…
Donations needed for back-to-school packs
Not-for-profit organisation We Care Connect is making up back-to-school packs for students who need them the most going into the 2024 school year and is looking for donations. The organisation…
Our State MPs look forward to 2024
As the Coast rang in the new year, the region’s State MPs took to social media to share messages of hope for 2024. Member for The Entrance David Mehan welcomed…
Have your say on Clubgrants revamp
Minister for The Central Coast David Harris is encouraging the region’s residents to have their say on the State Government’s plans to overhaul the Clubgrants scheme. Harris, who is also…
Fears paid parking on the cards for Wyong Hospital
Community concerns that paid parking could be introduced at Wyong Hospital are escalating with the matter currently “under review” by the State Government. Federal MPs Gordon Reid (Robertson) and Emma…
Fibre Arts Shed is keeping it local
What started out as a hobby business for Clare Thornley of Jilliby has developed into a successful enterprise. Fibre Arts Shed, run by Clare and her husband Paul, is a…
Search for Wyong Woman of the Year
Member for Wyong David Harris is encouraging residents in the electorate to nominate outstanding women for the Wyong Woman of the Year Awards 2024. Nominations are now open for women…
Work starts next year on new obstacle course
Work is expected to start early next year on the construction of a $150,000 obstacle course at The Glen, a drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation centre at Chittaway Point. The…
Community garden continues to blossom
The Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project (SWAMP) at Tuggerah is going ahead in leaps and bounds following receipt of a $12,000 grant through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program…
Iconic Norah Head lighthouse turns 120
Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve volunteers gathered with neighbours, friends and family to celebrate the 120th birthday of the lighthouse on November 18. Volunteers and Crown Land manager Reflections fired up…
Mother and daughter spread Christmas cheer
Local mother and daughter Jodie and Summerlilly Welch have organised a generous donation to We Care Connect through Member for Wyong David Harris. The two gathered gift packs, new toys,…
New paint job for Soldiers Beach Surf Club
Soldiers Beach Surf Club is set to receive $20,000 towards a new paint job through the NSW Government’s Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. “Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club provides…
Upgrade for Toukley cenotaph
Toukley RSL Sub-Branch will receive $10,000 towards the refurbishment of its cenotaph as part of the State Government’s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. Member for Wyong David Harris said…
Northlakes High wins funding for war memorial
Northlakes High School will receive $3,500 in NSW Government funding to put towards a condition assessment of the school’s war memorial. The school is one of 13 recipients across the…
Veterans’ forum on Kokoda Day
State and Federal Government representatives met with Central Coast veterans and the defence community on Kokoda Day (November 3) to focus on veteran wellbeing, mental health and support to transition…
Coast picks up five gongs at AHA NSW Awards
The Central Coast has come away with a swag of awards at the 2023 Australian Hotels Association NSW Hospitality Awards for Excellence. The annual awards honour the achievement of excellence…
Sport clubs urged to apply for funding
Community sports clubs in the Wyong electorate are being encouraged to apply for funding to purchase new equipment, upgrade facilities, and deliver programs as part of the Local Sport Grant…
Kangy Angy rail facility sees major jobs boost for Coast
The NSW Government is accelerating a major jobs boost on the Central Coast as work ramps up at the Kangy Angy rail facility to prepare the new Mariyung fleet for…