Carmen named Gosford’s top senior
Carmen Wells has been named the winner of the 2025 Gosford Seniors Award, following a rigorous nomination process. Wells received a record-breaking number of nominations for her work, with multiple…
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Dredging begins at Ettalong Channel
The Port Frederick trailing suction dredge has arrived at Ettalong, marking the commencement of the 2025 dredging program. Following the build-up of sand in the Ettalong Channel due to recent…
Boost for Ocean Beach Surf Club
Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club has caught a financial break through the State Government’s 2024/25 Surf Club Facility Program. The club will receive $94,000 to complete building upgrades to…
Cat and dog laws set for review – public asked for comment
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging pet owners and members of the public to help shape cat and dog laws in NSW, as the State Government conducts a wide-ranging…
Two new preschools on the way
Up to 200 children on the Central Coast will soon have access to free public preschool places as the NSW Government works to deliver two new public preschools at Umina…
Community service award for Maree
Maree Stokes has received a NSW Government Community Service Award for the exceptional works she has contributed to the Asbestos Disease Foundation of Australia (ADFA). Stokes has been the Coordinator…
Time running out to apply for Anzac scholarship
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is urging young people on the Central Coast to apply for the 2025 Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship before entries close this Sunday, March 9. The…
Meditation to start International Women’s Day
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is inviting Coasties to celebrate the International Women’s Day celebration with Meditation HQ at Ocean Beach on Saturday, March 8. “This is a wonderful opportunity…
More protection for strata residents
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the passage through the NSW Parliament of legislation improving the way strata communities operate. The new legislation will ensure increased transparency and accountability…
Shout out to Safe Haven in parliament
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch MP has spoken about the importance of the Gosford Safe Haven service in State Parliament, with the service supporting more than 1,600 visitors in 2024….
Nominate a community-minded senior
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging people in her electorate to recognise an outstanding older person in the community by nominating them for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local…
Christmas message from Liesl Tesch
As we approach the festive season, I want to extend my warmest wishes to the wonderful community of Gosford and the wider Central Coast. 2024 has been a landmark year…
NDIS forum a success
An NDIS forum held recently at Blue Haven provided up-to-date information for participants, their families and carers. The forum was hosted by Federal Assistant Health Minister and Member for Dobell…
New Coast refuge for DV victims
The Central Coast will be home to one of 10 new refuges for victim survivors of domestic and family violence to be set up by the State Government by 2026….
Preliminary work for Tascott station upgrade
There will be changed traffic conditions around Tascott railway station for two days sometime before December 20 as investigation works for accessibility and safety upgrades begin. With the work dependent…
Free seniors diary available now
The free Legal Topics for Seniors Diary 2025, produced by Legal Aid NSW, is now available and covers information from staying safe from social media scams to reverse mortgages and…
Crackdown on illegal tobacco
Tobacco retailers on the Central Coast have been put on notice, with the State Government set to introduce a suite of new reforms to better protect the community from the…
Souvenirs on show at book launch
The story of Central Coast souvenirs came to life at the recent launch of Peter Fisher’s new book Wish You Were Here: A History of Tourism on the NSW Central…
Gosford bypass powers ahead
Final work on the Gosford bypass is powering ahead, with traffic surveys being carried out along the Pacific Hwy and Manns Rd corridor in recent weeks. Work on the bypass…
Youth forum for future leaders
Almost 80 students from 16 different Central Coast high schools came together last month to learn how to be a leader and provide innovative solutions to issues facing the Central…