War of words over road repair backlog
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast has hit back at claims by Labor Federal and State MPs that the State Government has provided no “region specific support” to address the…
Liesl Tesch
New women’s cricket team bowling ’em over
The Brisbane Water Cricket Club has started a brand- third grade women’s team – The Bluetongues – and is already shaking up the competition with recent wins. Team Captain Kelly…
Tascott incident highlights importance of train guards
A recent incident at Tascott railway station has highlighted the need for the retention of train guards amid plans to replace them with CCTV cameras, says Member for Gosford, Liesl…
Mobile speed camera warning signs set to return
Warning signs are to return around all mobile speed cameras on the Central Coast and statewide from January 1 next year. The region’s Labor MPs have been agitating for the…
Community involvement key to waterfront revitalisation: Tesch and Harris
New concept plans for the Gosford waterfront have been welcomed by Labor MPs and the business sector, but they all agree the views of the community will be essential to…
Employers urged to welcome workers with disability
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging Central Coast workplaces to welcome job applicants with disability, following an NDIS Jobs and Skills forum. “People living with disability often face significant…
Concern over railway station accessibility continues
Community concern over accessibility at Point Clare railway station continues, with residents joining Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Road, Jenny Aitchison, and Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, for a…
Labor initiates inquiry into teacher shortage
NSW Labor has initiated a new Parliamentary inquiry into the chronic teacher shortage, with more than 2,300 vacancies in the state’s schools, many of them across the Central Coast. President…
More women take to sailing
More and more women are taking to the Brisbane Water as they participate in Gosford Sailing Club’s Adult Learn to Sail program. While sailing has long been seen as a…
Tesch urges submissions to homeless inquiry
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging Central Coast residents to contribute to the NSW Upper House Standing Committee on Social Issues, with submissions to close on May 29. Tesch…
Labor MPs back ‘pork-barrelling’ grants review
Labor MPs on the Central Coast are urging the State Government to adopt the recent Report on the Review of Grants Administration in NSW. Premier Dominic Perrottet last week welcomed…
Gosford Centrelink and Medicare to be relocated
The Gosford Medicare and Centrelink offices in Watt St will close on May 30, with staff to be relocated to a new Gosford Service Centre in the ATO building in…
Nine seniors recognised with achievement awards
Nine Central Coast residents have been presented with 2022 NSW Seniors Local Achievements Awards in recognition of their contributions to the community. The recipients and their special guests were invited…
Tesch calls for rethink on bowling club land rezone plan
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch has called on Central Coast Council to revisit plans to rezone the land on which Gosford Bowling Club sits, beside Central Coast Stadium. Council announced…
“All stops must be taken” to stop permanent Mangrove Mountain landfill – Tesch
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has said ‘all stops must be taken’ to stop the Mangrove Mountain from becoming a permanent regional waste facility following last week’s decision from the…
Concerns over Ettalong ambulance station relocation ‘unfounded’
With recent statistics showing increases in ambulance and emergency department wait times at Gosford Hospital, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said she was concerned the replacement of the Ettalong ambulance…
Health District CEO defends Gosford Hospital wait times
Central Coast Local Health District has hit back at claims by Gosford state MP Liesl Tesch that patients are being forced to wait longer for care at Gosford Hospital. Tesch…
Local organisations call for more funding for youth mental health support
Youth mental health issues are on the rise, with one in four young Australians contemplating ending their life over the past two years and 15 per cent attempting self-harm according…
Crouch hits back over TAFE course development
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has hit back at criticism from Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, that the redevelopment of TAFE NSW courses was sent offshore to…
CWA Umina Beach awarded $50k for hall revamp
The Country Women’s Association’s (CWA) Umina Beach branch has been awarded nearly $50,000 to boost accessibility at their community hall. The local branch received $49,500 to construct new accessible bathrooms,…