Closure of Eraring power station put off for two years
Environmental groups have slammed the announcement that the retirement of the Eraring power station is to be delayed by two years until 2027. Origin Energy Limited and the NSW Government…
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Bail reforms are on the way
The NSW Government is set to introduce significant legal reforms that will make it more difficult for those accused of serious domestic violence offences to get bail. Member for Terrigal…
Tesch welcomes new legislation on knife control
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the NSW Government’s package of reforms to target possession of knives, particularly among young people, reduce knife crime and boost community safety. Tesch…
State adds Woy Woy to housing targets
Woy Woy has been added to the list of increased density housing targets around train stations in the region, despite Central Coast Council trying to exclude all of the Coast…
Coast venues sign up to extend hours
Venues on the Central Coast including Link and Pin, Drifters Wharf, the Fun Haus Factory, Pocket Bar and the Beachcomber Hotel are among more than 108 across the state that…
Upgrade for Canton Beach
Sandstone log restoration works and upgrades are now complete on the Canton Beach foreshore, restoring and enhancing the usability of the popular beach, improving safety, and helping to prevent erosion….
War of words over school budget cuts
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has condemned the NSW Government over recent revelations that public school budgets have been cut by almost $150M, despite promising prior to the State election…
Business NSW backs plan for more housing near railway stations
Business NSW has applauded the addition of Woy Woy train station to the State Government’s Transport Oriented Development (TOD) sites. “Business NSW has been advocating for all major stations on…
Toll rebates available for many
Central Coast motorists can now begin claiming their toll cap cashback for the January 1-March 31 period. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said an average of $134 would be available…
Waste levy waiver for the Coast
The NSW Government has extended the waste levy waiver to the Central Coast LGA to further support communities grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall and flooding early in April….
Proposed changes could put Coast businesses at risk
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch and Shadow Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Scott Farlow are calling on the NSW Government to consult with the caravan and manufactured homes industries…
Committee looking at impacts of climate change to meet Coast locals
Central Coast locals will address a NSW Parliamentary Committee when it holds a public hearing in Gosford on Wednesday, April 10. Members of the committee will then visit Wamberal Beach…
$5.4M upgrade for Wyong TAFE
The NSW Government is set to invest $5.4M to upgrade the campus infrastructure at Wyong TAFE and improve digital connectivity to support the skills needs of the community. The investment…
Reflecting on 12 months of new NSW government
As the NSW Labor Government marked one year in office on March 25, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said it had achieved some major milestones, passed 74 bills and delivered…
Development zombies are among us
Zombies are among us – you’ve possibly noticed them in your neighbourhood. Zombie developments are proposed buildings that were approved years, maybe decades ago, but were never completed. In fact,…
Huge boost for women’s health centre
The Central Coast Women’s Health Centre (CCWHC) is set to receive a $3.48M slice of a $34.3M funding pie from the NSW Government. The $34.4M, announced in the 2023-24 Stat…
Will this really kill PEP 11?
The Central Coast is one step closer to a PEP 11-free future with the recent passage of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Sea Bed Mining and Exploration) Bill 2024…
Chamber urges Government action on revitalisation projects
Gosford and Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) is urging the NSW Government to allocate funding in the May State Budget to advance the Gosford waterfront redevelopment project and the TAFE campus…
Don’t leave fishing lines and nets behind
The NSW Government and Central Coast Council are asking residents to remove old fishing lines and nets following the recent death and injury of endangered birds. A threatened shorebird recently…
Funding boost for Wyong District Netball
Wyong District Netball Association is set to receive $40,000 to upgrade their clubhouse, canteen and outdoor playing area thanks to the NSW Government’s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. Member…