Work on Pelican Park revamp begins
Construction on the long-awaited upgrade to Pelican Park at Woy Woy is set to begin this week. It will see the inclusion of elements of both nature-play and pirate-themed play…
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Protection works for Pearl Beach Lagoon
Central Coast Council is set to receive more than $100,000 from the State Government for coastal works at Pearl Beach Lagoon. The 2023-24 Coastal and Estuary Grants Management Program will…
Barry takes out Gosford Seniors Award
Meals on Wheels volunteer Barry Hyde has been named as the 2024 Gosford Seniors Award Winner, chosen from a number of high-calibre nominees. He has been helping to feed the…
More cost-of-living forums on the way
A series of cost-of-living forums is being planned across the region following the success of the recent forum held at Narara. More than 50 people attended the forum, which was…
Coast venues sign up to extend hours
Venues on the Central Coast including Link and Pin, Drifters Wharf, the Fun Haus Factory, Pocket Bar and the Beachcomber Hotel are among more than 108 across the state that…
Toll rebates available for many
Central Coast motorists can now begin claiming their toll cap cashback for the January 1-March 31 period. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said an average of $134 would be available…
Cost of living forum at Narara
As Central Coast residents struggle with cost of living pressures, a forum has been organised for April 16 to help those experiencing financial difficulties. Facilitated by Federal Member for Robertson…
Louise is Gosford Woman of the Year
Louise Lambeth has been named Gosford Local Woman of the Year for 2024. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said Lambeth was a fierce advocate for water safety. “The author of…
Reflecting on 12 months of new NSW government
As the NSW Labor Government marked one year in office on March 25, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said it had achieved some major milestones, passed 74 bills and delivered…
New bipartisan group backs importance of sport
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is co-chair off a new parliamentary group aimed at celebrating the important role of Olympic and Paralympic sports throughout the state. She launched the bipartisan…
New fire tanker for Umina Beach
Fire and Rescue Umina Beach has a new firefighting tanker, set to boost its protection capabilities. Valued at $450,000, the Isuzu Category One tanker is the latest of 34 new…
From Marine Rescue to Sydney Ferries
For more than 25 years Brent Malcolm has been an active member of Marine Rescue Central Coast. Since joining MRCC (then known as the Royal Volunteer Coast Patrol) at the…
Two new public preschools for Coast
New public preschools at Umina Beach and Tuggerawong will be two of 100 to be delivered by the NSW Government over the next four years, with 49 of them in…
Meditation to mark International Women’s Day
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is inviting members of the community to join the International Women’s Day celebration with a meditation session at Ocean Beach on March 8. “This is…
Benefits of first homebuyers scheme
More than 200 first homebuyers across the 2250 postcode have been helped into their first home thanks to the NSW Government’s First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme. Member for Gosford Liesl…
Fostering acceptance and inclusion in our schools
School-aged students living with a disability are sometimes singled out for their differences – excluded, picked on, not invited to birthday parties. A 2019 study by Children and Young People…
Give walking basketball a go
Coasties of all ages, genders and abilities who love basketball, but prefer to steer clear of running or jumping, are encouraged to give walking basketball a go with Central Coast…
Highway upgrade at Kariong Hill
The Central Coast Hwy at Kariong Hill is set for a major upgrade this month. The NSW Government is providing $2.5M from the Safer Roads Program to upgrade a section…
Tesch urges businesses to sign up to Seniors Card initiative
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging Central Coast businesses seeking to attract and retain new customers aged over 60 to participate in the NSW Seniors Card initiative. The long-standing…
Boost for Southern Spirit
Southern Spirit Cricket Club is set to receive $25,000 towards a new turf cricket pitch roller thanks to the State Government‘s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. The program will…