Tesch reflects on the government’s first 100 days
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has reflected on the achievements of the Minns Labor State Government during its first 100 days in office. In what she described as “a busy…
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Apprentice Scholarship program now open
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging Coasties to apply for the 2023 Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships program. The program will support 150 first-year apprentices with $15,000 each to complete…
Ettalong/Wagstaffe ferry service indefinitely diverted to Patonga
Pressure is mounting on the State Government to address the dredging of the Ettalong channel, with Fantasea Palm Beach Ferries announcing this week that its Ettalong and Wagstaffe service will…
Expanding the Coast’s night-time economy
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch recently hosted local industry representatives at a session to discuss the NSW Government’s agenda to support the night-time economy and the extension of the operations…
Special welcome to our newest citizens
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch broke out her Mariners scarf as she welcomed many new residents became Australian citizens at a Central Coast Council Citizenship Ceremony at The Art House,…
Two-year wage freeze for state MPs and top executives
State MPs on the Central Coast, along with all NSW MPs and senior government executives, will see their wages frozen for two years as the State Government moves to fulfill…
Residents ramp up opposition to feedlot proposal
Mangrove Mountain residents have ramped up their opposition to a feedlot development proposed on the corner of Ironbark and Hershon Rds. With submissions on the controversial proposal set to close…
Become a volunteer, urges Tesch
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is calling on residents to give up their time and volunteer, with National Volunteer Week being celebrated from May 15-21. Aimed at recognising the crucial…
Keeping the Umina bunnies bouncing
Umina Junior Rugby League Football Club has received more than $4,600 as part of the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Local Sport Grant Program to upgrade the club webpage and communication channels…
Info session on the Voice to Parliament deemed a success
A recent Voice to Parliament information session held recently at Club Umina saw more than 100 Coasties attend. The information session on just what the Voice encompasses featured panellists Jacob…
Virtual care for kids expands to Coast
The Coast’s Labor MPs have welcomed the announcement that the innovative virtualKIDS Urgent Care Service is to be expanded across the state. The virtualKIDS service utilises modern technologies such as…
Coast MPs named as Parliamentary Secretaries
Two Central Coast MPs have been named as Parliamentary Secretaries in the new Labor State Government. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has been named Parliamentary Secretary for Families and Communities…
New lease on life for Parklands preschool
Parklands Community Preschool has finally secured its stake in the Mount Penang Parklands after obtaining a 20-year lease. In July 2022, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch, along with NSW Labor…
Nurses and teachers top priority for re-elected Gosford MP LieslTesch
Jubilant returned Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is determined to put teachers and nurses at the top of the agenda for the first term of the new Minns Labor State…
$100,000 pledge for Pelican Park upgrade
NSW Labor has committed to deliver $100,000 to Central Coast Council for the upgrade of Pelican Park, Woy Woy, including a new playground, improvements to accessibility and maintenance, if elected…
Funding boost for Fairhaven upgrade
Fairhaven has received $40,000 from the State Government to refurbish its Point Clare base, including upgrades to the roof and accessibility around the site. For six decades the disability services…
New roller doors for Ocean Beach Surf Club
Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club will receive two new roller doors thanks to a grant of almost $8,000 from the 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Gosford Liesl…
Housing crisis and homelessness loom large as election issues
With housing shortages and homeless on the Central Coast likely to be a big election issue on March 25, Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch and Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch…
$20M pledge for specialist mental health housing
The Labor Party will invest $20M over two years to establish three sites for housing with mental health support in NSW, the first to be located on the Central Coast,…
New ultra-light canoe for outrigger club
Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club has received nearly $30,000 for a new ultra-light canoe as part of the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Club President Jennifer Norris said…