Schools encouraged to register for pathways program
A program to improve education and career outcomes for high school students may be expanded to Central Coast schools over the next two years, thanks to a $13.5M investment from…
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Hydrogen company praises state strategy
Central Coast-based hydrogen company, Star Scientific, has praised the NSW Government’s green hydrogen strategy for entrenching the state as one of the key players on the global hydrogen map. Group…
State to continue its share of pandemic support for seven weeks
The NSW Government will go it alone to fund an extension of the JobSaver program to help NSW businesses re-open their doors and get people back into jobs as restrictions…
MPs support Red Bus Service
Central Coast MPs have called for smaller operators to get a fair go against multinationals in response to the NSW Government’s decision to make Red Bus Services, which operate across…
Scholarships on offer to recruit TAFE teachers
The NSW Government is investing $1M to fund training for industry experts who want to pursue a rewarding career change as a TAFE NSW teacher. The investment will allow 200…
Hopes raised for housing solutions
An independent report recently released by the NSW Government has highlighted the need for collaboration between all levels of government, the housing development industry and the community to develop the…
New Premier must return focus to the people
Central Coast Labor MPs are calling on the new Premier of NSW, Dominic Perrottet, and his leadership team to quickly affirm their commitment to supporting the Central Coast. “The new…
Two administrators criticise State Government
The period of 16 months was not long enough to bed down the amalgamation of the former Wyong and Gosford Councils, said Central Coast Council’s first Administrator Ian Reynolds in…
Plans to recruit ‘standout’ international teachers
The NSW Government will address a shortage of teachers on the Central Coast and throughout the state with a new campaign targeted at overseas and interstate STEM teachers. The Government…
University works on safe return to campus
Vice Chancellor of the University of Newcastle, Alex Zelinsky, has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement to allow a small number of international students to return to NSW before the end…
Advocacy services encouraged to apply for funding
Local disability advocacy services have been encouraged to apply for a new funding scheme after the NSW Government’s launch of the Disability Advocacy Futures Program. Under the new program, more…
Scheme provides work for local electricians
Local tradies are being called upon by the NSW Government to install LED lights in public schools to improve classroom lighting and cut power bills. The $157.8M LED Lighting Upgrade…
Facility upgrades for seven local schools
Students and staff are set to benefit from improved and upgraded facilities as 14 local schools are included in the NSW Government’s $484M Minor Capital Works program. Brooke Avenue Public…
Program to help with recovery and resilience
With hundreds, if not thousands of Central Coast businesses impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns, many have neglected keeping their emergency response plans up to date. A new fully-subsidised initiative from the…
Coal ash response a ‘kick in the guts’ for community
The NSW Government’s “lacklustre” response to recommendations from an Inquiry into power station coal-ash site remediation has drawn criticism from environmental groups for the wasted opportunity to tackle “one of…
Up to $10,000 available for school arts programs
A fund has been created to help rebuild schools’ arts programs ahead of a return to face-to-face learning next term. NSW Minister for Education and Early Childhood, Sarah Mitchell, launched…
Hospital emergency staff stretched says Tesch
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has called on the NSW Government to increase health staff numbers across the Coast following a significant new report which identified a series of patient…
Family projects in time for the holidays
A new website called Family Project is just the thing for the school holidays in lockdown. The safe online portal will provide a new project daily including rock art, backyard…
Lookout concept plan open for comment
The NSW Government has made a $430,000 funding commitment to the upgrade of Crackneck Lookout at Bateau Bay. National Parks and Wildlife Service announced in last week’s Chronicle that they…
State grants $900,000 for brewery at Halloran
Western Australian brewery Beerfarm is set to expand production of its popular craft beer and build a new manufacturing facility on the Central Coast, providing almost 50 jobs for the…