Liesl Tesch


Road safety grants on offer

Grassroots community groups across the Central Coast can now apply for a share in $400,000 in funding to promote safer road use. The NSW Government’s Community Road Safety Grants program…



Scoreboard upgrade for leisure centre

The extensively used electronic scoreboard in the sports hall of Peninsula Leisure Centre in Woy Woy is getting a $9,820 upgrade, thanks to Community Building Partnership Program funding from the…


Lights on at Woy Woy tennis club

Playing conditions at Woy Woy Tennis Club are set for a boost, with the club securing $40,000 in Community Building Partnership (CBP) Program funding from the NSW Government to upgrade…


Boost for three Coast events

Three major events in the Gosford electorate are set for a boost with the announcement of a $60,000 grant under the Regional Event Fund. The Naturellement, Glenworth Grazing, and Words…


A mention in State Parliament

The proprietor of Central Coast Antiques & Collectables has been recognised in NSW Parliament for his extensive charity work. Mitchell Gordon and his friend Troy Dove were formally acknowledged in…



Increased security for Mooney Cheero Hub

The Mooney Cheero community-run River Hub will receive $5,500 for security cameras under the NSW Government’s 2023 Community Building Partnership Program. The much-loved space is used by Mooney Mooney and…




Somersby Falls precinct reopens

The new and improved Somersby Falls Visitor Precinct was officially reopened on June 9. Located in the beautiful rainforest setting of Brisbane Water National Park, alongside waterfalls and viewing platforms,…


Check those smoke alarms

Last winter, the Central Coast was home to the third highest reported number of residential fires in NSW, with kitchen fires the most common. Winter 2023 saw 243 fires in…




Mixed reaction to State Budget

The State Budget, handed down on June 18, has met a mixed reception on the Central Coast, with Labor MPs saying it lays the groundwork for a brighter future for…


Boost for Kariong Storm

Gosford Kariong Storm Rugby League Football Club has received $5,056 through the NSW Government’s $4.4M Local Sport Grant Program. Club secretary Dayle Martin said the funding would provide valuable support…