Keep focusing on mental health
As Mental Health Month drew to a close on October 31, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said it was time to consider the everyday ways that we could focus on…
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Tesch champions disabled at Ghana conference
Improving accessibility and increasing the voice of people with disability in parliaments across the Commonwealth were among topics presented by Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch at the 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary…
Crackdown on vapes
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed a funding injection of $6.8M from the NSW Government to crack down on the sale of illegal vapes and increase support for vape-addicted…
Road toll cap to begin on January 1
Thousands of Central Coast residents will qualify for toll relief under the $60 toll cap, confirmed in the 2023-24 NSW Budget, to commence on January 1, 2024. Member for Gosford…
Spotlight on breast cancer survivors
Since being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2016, Nicole Kruse of Tascott has been relentless in her determination to raise funds for research into the deadly disease. Member…
Boost for early childhood sector
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch says a boost of more than $12M to the state’s early childhood workforce is “fantastic” news for those wanting to enter the sector. Tesch said…
Ferry service to resume on October 16
The ferry service from Palm Beach to Ettalong and Wagstaffe will resume on Monday, October 16, but Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch and disgruntled commuters are asking why it did…
New extensions for East Gosford Lions hall
New extensions to the Lions Hall at East Gosford were officially opened on September 12 by Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch. A spokesperson said the extensions were funded through a…
Channel to re-open ahead of long weekend
Dredging of the Ettalong Channel is set to be finished six weeks ahead of schedule, with ferry services expected to resume on Monday, September 25. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch…
Make time for a mammogram
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has a personal reason for urging Central Coast women aged 50-74 to book in for a lifesaving mammogram, having lost her own mother to breast…
Rail repair plan is on track
The NSW Government’s Rail Repair Plan is running full speed ahead, with more than 900 of 1900 targeted high priority rail defects completed. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said she…
Could the next woman of the year be a Coastie?
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch reckons the next NSW Woman of the Year could be living right here on the Central Coast. She is encouraging nominations for the NSW Women…
RFS to hold Get Ready sessions this weekend
With a hot, dry Summer predicted, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging Coasties to be prepared by joining local Rural Fire Brigades at a Get Ready Weekend event this…
Gosford Hospital on the improve
Gosford Hospital is showing signs of improvement, in spite of the broader NSW health system continuing to face major pressures, according to the latest release of Bureau of Health Information…
Get excited about world water ski championships
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging the community to get excited about the IWWF World Water Ski Racing Championships to be held on Brisbane Water in November. She said…
Protest over proposed Kariong development
Women from various community groups will join forces on Friday, September 8, from 4pm-6pm for a community rally outside the office of Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch in an attempt…
Woy Woy Ambulance Station is finally open
The long-awaited Woy Woy Ambulance Station is officially open, with a special ceremony on August 30 marking the occasion. Health Minister Ryan Park said the new station would support the…
More consultation on proposed reserve reclassification
Central Coast Council will put the contentious issue of the proposed reclassification of Austin Butler Reserve at Woy Woy from community to operational land back out for more public consultation….
Dredging of Ettalong Channel finally underway
The Faucon has landed and dredging is finally underway at Ettalong Channel, with work expected to be completed by the end of October. McQuade Marine put the vessel Faucon to…
Dispose of batteries safely, urges Tesch
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is urging residents to keep batteries out of household bins due to a growing number of battery-related fires across the state. Numbers of lithium battery…