Rock fishing safety gets a funding boost
Central Coast rock fishers will now have access to more safety measures, with Surf Life Saving NSW and the NSW Government partnering to reduce fatalities and injuries on the coastline….
Central Coast rock fishers will now have access to more safety measures, with Surf Life Saving NSW and the NSW Government partnering to reduce fatalities and injuries on the coastline….
Health on the Streets (HoTS) is set to continue operating with the Federal Government providing $400,000 to keep the program running past its June 30 deadline. HoTS is run through…
Two local community organisations have received nearly $10,000 in total to help deliver programs and events on the Peninsula. The Crommelin Native Arboretum Incorporate received $5,000 towards the management of…
Community organisations who help women escaping abusive relationships to live in refuges have welcomed a recent announcement that these women will be offered grants of up to $5,000 to help…
The Pearl Beach Progress Association has received funding to help support the operation of its community events as part of Central Coast Council’s Community Support Grants Program. The funding was…
Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks has confirmed a decision has been made on the safety upgrade for St Huberts Island Bridge. In a social media post on January 7, Wicks…
Norah Head is to benefit from a new community hall to be built on the grounds of the hockey club oval. Backed by a $935,000 boost from the NSW government’s…
SURFING – Central Coast Surf Academy recently received $2,500 to help encourage women and girls into surfing as part of a new focus on equality in the sport. Head coach…
East Gosford Lions Club will install new bathroom amenities at its hall which will be accessible to other community groups after being awarded $20,000 through the 2021 Community Building Partnership…
The River Cares community group has received almost $15,000 in funding to develop a Community Emergency Plan for the Lower Hawkesbury district, incorporating a range of Central Coast suburbs including…
Two young artists on the Peninsula have received funds to help support their work thanks to the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts. Zali Kassi and Ruby Archer, both from Phegans…
While the festive season is a time for many to celebrate with family and friends, others who are disadvantaged face the prospect of going without this Christmas. Factor in the…
Forum – Regarding your item in CCN issue 320 concerning NSW Government funding of $11.4M for Gosford Racecourse. I am absolutely astounded to learn the State Government has provided $8M…
The NSW Government will spend $6.4 million to expand Wyong Hospital’s Cancer Day Unit as part of a $500M regional and rural health package. The Day Unit will deliver specialist…
The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus has received $50,000 to support its live theatre program through a new state-wide arts and cultural program. The organisation celebrated its third birthday with the…
Construction has finally begun on the Copacabana Men’s Shed, with the installation of a water supply and initial ground works commencing earlier this month. Shed Liaison Officer, Ian Lord, said…
A community campaign and a petition with over 1,500 signatures has resulted in a major upgrade for a stretch of Oceano St at Copacabana. The $9M project saw the roadway,…
The State Government will pay for the clearing of a privately-owned section of the Springfield Wetland, which has been a point of community contention for years. Member for Terrigal and…
After a three-year campaign spearheaded by concerned residents, footpaths at North Avoca will be upgraded using $4.3M in funding from the Federal Government. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the…
A new funding package from the NSW Government is aimed at promoting leadership opportunities for women in sports-based roles both on and off the field. Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward,…