River Hub abuzz with activity
Mooney Mooney’s new River Hub in Point Rd is usually abuzz with activity – from children’s playgroups to soccer games, songwriting classes, creative workshops and sometimes even street parties. The…
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Residents want carpark reopened
Residents are calling for the urgent reopening of the locked carpark at Fagan Park, Point Clare. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said Central Coast Council locked the entry gate to…
Boaters urged to put safety first
With a busy boating season underway, boaters are being encouraged to put safety first. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said water safety measures such as wearing appropriate lifejackets, checking a…
New funding categories helping seniors connect
Two new categories, Multicultural and Aboriginal, have been added to the Connecting Seniors Grant Program for 2025 aimed at expanding opportunities for community groups and local councils to provide social…
Social media summit looks to community to strike the right balance
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is inviting the community to share their experiences, concerns and suggestions regarding social media use ahead of the Social Media Summit. The Summit is a…
Making government information easier to understand
Essential information about government services is about to become more accessible with the launch of the Easy Read Hub, part of the NSW Government’s commitment to make all government documents…
Wamberal boardriders benefit from government funding
The Wamberal Express Boardriders Club will receive $10,000 towards new equipment for surfing competitions and athlete development programs thanks to the NSW Government’s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. “The…
Tesch urges Coasties to think about organ donation
With about 1,800 people on Australia’s organ transplant waitlist and 14,000 more on dialysis for kidney failure needing help, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is urging Coasties to consider organ…
Pharmacists to be authorised to treat more conditions
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed news that Coasties will soon able to access treatment for a range of ailments at their local pharmacy. Health Minister Ryan Park announced…
Facelift for Tascott playground
Central Coast Council is set to receive $50,000 towards the upgrade and renewal of Murrumbooee Place Playground in Tascott thanks to the NSW Government’s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program….
Full steam ahead at Gosford uni campus
Construction on the first floor of the new Gosford uni campus is set to begin following the completion of its ground floor slabs. The $67M Central Coast campus of Newcastle…
Digital upgrade for Gosford TAFE
Gosford TAFE will receive a $569,000 digital and WiFi upgrade as one of 68 TAFE NSW campuses to share a funding boost of $74M over two years to improve digital…
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…
More counsellors to help combat domestic violence
West Gosford-based Peninsula Lighthouse, which provides support systems for those suffering the trauma of domestic and family violence, has secured $10,000 in Community Building Partnerships Program (CBP) funding from the…
Sailability ramps up its operations
Gosford-based Sailability is ramping up its efforts to bring the pleasure of sailing to children, youth and adults with a wide range of disabilities thanks to $8,000 in funding from…
Letting the good times roll
Coasties who love getting around on all types of wheels, having fun and appreciating the local environment now have their own social group. Central Coast Roller Pals is the brainchild…
Catching up on surgery waitlists
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the release of new preliminary data which shows the overdue planned surgery waitlist at NSW public hospitals has reached its lowest level since…
Portable rental bond system on the way
Eligible tenants moving from one rental property to another will soon be able to digitally take their bond with them, under a portable rental bonds system being undertaken by the…
Donate toiletries for those in need
Having easy access to essential toiletries such as toothpaste, shampoos, sanitary items and deodorant is something that many Coasties may take for granted. But for some members of the community,…
New dredging scheme a boon for Coast
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed a NSW Government allocation of $44M to the new Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme. Tesch said the money would support the delivery of…