Longer waits in ED as nurses strike
Central Coast public hospitals saw surgeries being postponed and longer wait times in emergency departments on Wednesday, November 13, as nurses and midwives joined colleagues statewide in a 24-hour strike….
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Call for accurate detail on Kariong development
Environmental groups and advocates for cultural heritage have raised serious concerns about the integrity of information provided on the NSW Planning Department website regarding proposed development by the Darkinjung Local…
Early warning system for floods and fires
The Central Coast could soon benefit from cutting-edge technology to improve early warnings about floods and bushfires in NSW. The NSW Government has launched a proof-of-concept phase as part of…
New lifts open at Tuggerah railway station
Tuggerah Station’s accessibility upgrade reached a major milestone when its newly-installed lifts were opened to the public today, Monday, October 28. The opening of the lifts, which will provide access…
Making government information easier to understand
Essential information about government services is about to become more accessible with the launch of the Easy Read Hub, part of the NSW Government’s commitment to make all government documents…
Funding critical for ground-breaking cancer research
Coinciding with World Cancer Research Day on September 24, the NSW Government announced $2.1M to support research work and clinical trials including participation on the Central Coast. The funding will…
Wamberal boardriders benefit from government funding
The Wamberal Express Boardriders Club will receive $10,000 towards new equipment for surfing competitions and athlete development programs thanks to the NSW Government’s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. “The…
Rock The Farm venue gets low-cost loan
Music, fresh juice and a loan from the State Government: ECB rocks.
Mariners program to combat gender violence
The Central Coast Mariners have launched an innovative community impact program supported by a $1M grant from the State Government’s Office of Sport. Premier Chris Minns was on the Coast…
Delivering a service for Indigenous Coasties
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty and Member for Wyong David Harris has announced a $225,000 grant to support an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation to deliver services for Aboriginal and Torres…
More counsellors to help combat domestic violence
West Gosford-based Peninsula Lighthouse, which provides support systems for those suffering the trauma of domestic and family violence, has secured $10,000 in Community Building Partnerships Program (CBP) funding from the…
Portable rental bond system on the way
Eligible tenants moving from one rental property to another will soon be able to digitally take their bond with them, under a portable rental bonds system being undertaken by the…
New dredging scheme a boon for Coast
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed a NSW Government allocation of $44M to the new Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme. Tesch said the money would support the delivery of…
More work needed to secure drainage services: Crouch
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch and Shadow Minister for Water Steph Cooke are calling on the NSW Government to take urgent additional measures…
Simplifying and protecting Coast’s water services
The NSW Government has passed a Bill through Parliament simplifying the operation of the Central Coast’s water supply and sewerage services and protecting it against privatisation. Until now, Central Coast…
Safe staffing levels on the way for Gosford Hospital
Gosford Hospital is one of 12 across the state set to introduce staffing levels in emergency departments as the NSW Government continues to deliver on its major staffing reform. The…
Shark management plan incenses activists
Central Coast animal rights activists are unimpressed with the NSW Government’s Shark Management Plan for the 2024/25 beach season, with shark nets to once again be installed along the state’s…
Plans firm up for housing around Gosford and Tuggerah stations
Precinct boundaries have been set for high-rise housing to be built around Gosford and Tuggerah railway stations under the State Government’s Transport Oriented Development (TOD) plan. The boundaries were set…
Measures to speed up planning approvals may not be enough
Developers have welcomed a range of measures to help achieve the NSW Government’s commitment of 377,000 homes by mid-2029 under the National Housing Accord but say more needs to be…
Uptown program will see Gosford really come alive
Gosford precinct has been accepted for the NSW Government’s Uptown District Acceleration Program, marking a significant milestone in the region’s economic and cultural development. The successful application follows an unprecedented…