Lifechanging funding Gosford 50+ centre
Funding from a NSW community grant will be “lifechanging” for the Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre. The $10,998 made available through the Government’s Community Building Partnership will provide the…
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Apply for a defibrillator now
Applications for the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program are now open, aiming to improve safety at community sport by increasing access to life-saving equipment. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has…
Who will be Gosford’s next Woman of the Year?
The search is on for the next Gosford Electorate Local Woman of the Year. Newly crowned world high jump champion Nicola Olyslagers took out the award in 2025, and water…
No more need for buckets at Men’s Shed
Gathering clouds won’t have users of the Peninsula Community Men’s Shed reaching for buckets anymore following a recent successful grant application. A Community Building Partnership grant of $10,483 courtesy of…
Tackling speed limits around construction works
Ever been frustrated by reduced speed limit signs on the side of the road when there is no sign of any work being done to justify them? The State Government…
Revamp for school sport space
Ettalong Public School’s mixed sport space will soon be a cool spot to gather following the latest round of NSW Government grants. Ettalong’s Parents & Citizens’ Association was granted $30,000…
Preschool relocation at Umina deemed a win for community
Following strong community advocacy, a final location for Umina Beach Public Preschool was confirmed on Friday, August 29, marking a major win for local voices. The original plan, announced in…
New rideshare program for women
A women-for-women rideshare platform has launched on the Central Coast. SaveHer Drivers co-founders Miranda Chase and her wife Nicole Marjoriebanks created the service because they saw a local need for…
Bipartisan welcome for new police constables
Six new probationary constables received a bipartisan welcome when they commenced duties at the Brisbane Water Police District recently. Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch caught up with the new officers…
Better access to wheelchair accessible taxis
The State Government is continuing to deliver fair access to wheelchair accessible taxis on the Central Coast, with eligible operators having access to $2,500 operational support grants and a new…
Who will be this year’s Gosford champion?
Nominations for the Gosford Community Champion Awards are now open. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said the Gosford Community Champion Awards sought to reward the quiet achievers of the Central…
New laws on illegal tobacco and vape sales
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the State Government’s tough new laws to crack down on the sale of illicit tobacco and illegal vaping goods. The laws were introduced…
Helping pamper men doing it tough
Those holiday pamper packs and mini soaps piling up in your bottom drawer could be just the pick-me-up for someone doing in tough. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is asking…
Major reform for school cleaning services
Central Coast schools are set to benefit from enhanced cleaning services as part of reforms to contracts that will bring hundreds of cleaners back in-house for the first time in…
Improving the region’s fire response
Fire and Rescue services on the Central Coast are set to be enhanced by a $1.8M refurbishment of Umina fire station and the acquisition of a new million-dollar rescue truck,…
Controversy over waterfront revitalisation plan
The State Government has announced a shared pathway from Point Clare as the first step in the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront precinct, but Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch says…
Coast Shelter launches wellbeing centre
Coast Shelter has launched The Retreat, a new wellbeing studio designed to support vulnerable individuals in the community. The innovative space offers targeted programs and services to promote wellbeing and…
Sport grants up for grabs
Sporting organisations in the Gosford electorate can share in up to $50,000 set aside for the region under the NSW Government’s $4.65M Local Sport Grant Program. The program provides grants…
Funding available for festivals and events
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris is encouraging community organisations in the region to apply for a share of $1M in State Government funding for…
New paramedic interns for the Coast
Eleven new paramedic interns are on their way to the Central Coast ambulance zone to complete the on-the-road portion of their 12-month internships, before taking permanent positions in metropolitan and…