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…
Liesl Tesch
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…
Tesch backs jet ski safety blitz
With jet skis widely used on Central Coast waterways, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has thrown her support behind Operation Stay Afloat, a statewide blitz in which NSW Maritime officers…
Our State MPs look forward to 2024
As the Coast rang in the new year, the region’s State MPs took to social media to share messages of hope for 2024. Member for The Entrance David Mehan welcomed…
Next steps in getting rid of plastics
Members of the public are being invited to have their say on which plastic items the NSW Government should target to help minimise harm to the environment and human health….
Coast beaches accessible to all
A range of accessibility infrastructure improvements at Central Coast beaches is making it easier for locals and visitors with disability to take advantage of the region’s beachside hotspots over the…
Stay safe around our waterways
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is urging residents and visitors taking advantage of the Coast’s myriad beaches, waterways and estuaries this Summer to put water safety first. She said each…
Take care on those busy roads
Central Coast holidaymakers heading north to Hexham, out west to Wagga or down the south coast are being reminded to plan ahead, to avoid peak travel times and to use…
Nominate inspirational seniors
Central Coast residents are being encouraged to celebrate the positive role seniors play in our community by nominating them for the 2024 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. Member for…
Coasties unite against domestic violence
Gosford’s Mann St was a sea of orange on Wednesday, December 6, as hundreds of Coasties came together to Walk against Domestic and Family Violence. The walk in solidarity –…
Give the gift of blood this Christmas
As the festive season fast approaches, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is urging potential blood donors across the Central Coast to roll up their sleeves and give blood to help…
Digital hub to help women in isolated areas
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed a dedicated digital hub aimed at connecting women in regional, rural and remote areas with relevant and up-to-date services and support. The State…
Lend your voice to childcare survey
Parents and carers with on-the-ground experiences of finding childcare on the Central Coast are being encouraged to share their stories in a new survey aimed at helping identify the sector’s…