$300,000 for community projects around The Entrance
The electorate of The Entrance has secured $300,000 in funding for a total of 11 projects through the NSW Government’s 2023 Community Building Partnership (CBP) Program. The funds will deliver…
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Making household solar batteries more accessible
The NSW Government will launch a new incentive to make household solar batteries more accessible and affordable for the state’s residents. Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the move…
Drivers reap rewards for safe driving
Motorists on the Central Coast are reaping the rewards of safe driving through the NSW Government’s demerit point return trial. Data broken down by local government area (LGA) shows 54,…
New office building for health centre
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has attended an event to celebrate the construction of a new office building to accommodate frontline counsellors and case managers at the Central Coast…
Boom gates for Burns Rd underpass
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed funding approval for flood mitigation works at the Burns Rd underpass at Ourimbah. The funding has been secured by Central Coast Council…
Maidens Brush Reserve upgrade complete
Central Coast Council has completed the upgrade of the playspace at Maidens Brush Reserve, Wyoming. An existing large octagonal swing was retained at the park. The upgrade was achieved with…
Miranda is The Entrance Local Woman of the Year
Miranda Browne has been named The Entrance Local Woman of the Year 2024 in recognition of her significant work to actively support the community through The Entrance Food Hub. Member…
Boost for boardriders
The North Avoca Boardriders are set to receive $10,000 towards a youth development program thanks to the NSW Government Small Commitments Allocation Program. The program will provide $400,000 in benefits…
MP pops in to say happy 102 birthday
When Marjorie Male turned 102 this week, Member for The Entrance David Mehan was on hand to wish her a happy birthday. Mehan said she was a beloved member of…
Long Jetty Urgent Care Service opens
The Long Jetty Urgent Care Service (UCS) officially opened on February 13, offering expanded health care services 365 days a year from 8am-8pm. Member for The Entrance David Mehan officially…
Concerns remain over Long jetty amenities
Member for The Entrance David Mehan says Central Coast Council has dismissed community concerns about its plans for new public amenities buildings within the Long Jetty Foreshore Reserve. Council responded…
Concern over Long Jetty amenities upgrade
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has called on Central Coast Council to review its plans for new public amenities buildings within the Long Jetty Foreshore Reserve. Council has recently…
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…
New technology to help fight fires
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have taken possession of a new $2.5M Aerial Platform appliance which will provide extra fire protection across the Central Coast. The region’s firefighters have…
Call for more flood protection at The Entrance
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has called for action to reduce flood risk at The Entrance, saying the sand build-up in The Entrance Channel and Karagi Point berm is…
Ourimbah gets its first Return and Earn machine
Central Coast residents have returned 419 million bottles, cans and cartons through the Return and Earn scheme since it began, with the latest machine recently installed at Ourimbah. Member for…
Mehan applauds COOL new seafood labelling
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed a decision that will see seafood country-of-origin labelling (COOL) become mandatory in hospitality venues. On November 24, following stakeholder consultation, state consumer…
Mehan supports new seafood labelling
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has met with the Professional Fishers Association, Seafood Industry Australia and the office of the Minister for Industry and Trade, to continue his support…
Heartfelt calls to reinstate stairs at Blue Lagoon Reserve
Central Coast Council has been urged to apply for NSW Government funding to reinstate stairs at the Blue Lagoon Reserve which it removed in early September. Member for The Entrance…
Pacific MPs pop into The Entrance
Member for The Entrance David Mehan welcomed parliamentary delegates from the Bougainville House of Representatives and the National Parliament of Solomon Islands to the region on October 20. The delegates…