NSW Government

Apply now for infrastructure grants

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, is urging local organisations to apply for funding to support local community projects under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Crouch said…



Major upgrade of Great North Walk

Local bushwalkers will find it easier to enjoy the beautiful wilderness areas of the Central Coast thanks to a NSW Government investment of $1.12M in the much-loved Great North Walk…



New fire tanker bound for Central Coast

The Central Coast will get at least one of 18 new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) state-of-the-art tankers to be rolled out across the State ahead of peak danger season….



Rock fishing safety gets a funding boost

Central Coast rock fishers will now have access to more safety measures, with Surf Life Saving NSW and the NSW Government partnering to reduce fatalities and injuries on the coastline….


New interchange the solution

In recent editions of Pelican there have been comments on the Rawson Rd Rail Crossing and the disappearance of any corrective actions by the NSW Government. Looking at the very…





Firefighters trained to assist wildlife

Local firefighters will be given training in wildlife first response to help wildlife impacted by bushfires under a new NSW Government initiative. Environment Minister, Matt Kean, said the training will…


Not one shovel has hit the dirt

Forum – As the Central Coast comes back to life after COVID lockdown, we are again reminded of the incompetence and the broken promises of this inept NSW Government. At…


Consider adopting a new furry friend

Families looking to bring a new furry friend home this Christmas are encouraged to ‘adopt not shop’ when making their choice. The ‘adopt not shop’ campaign comes six months after…




Upgrades coming for Copa fire station

Copacabana Rural Fire Brigade will undergo a major upgrade paid for by a $59,800 State Government grant. Brigade Captain, Shane Hughes, said the “fairly significant” funding from the Government’s Infrastructure…


Paddy gives station upgrade the thumbs up

When the new multi-million-dollar upgrade of Narara railway station was unveiled on November 29, even self-proclaimed Mayor of Narara, Paddy Gerrard, gave it the thumbs up. The Triple M breakfast…



Racetracks or classrooms?

Forum – Regarding your item in CCN issue 320 concerning NSW Government funding of $11.4M for Gosford Racecourse. I am absolutely astounded to learn the State Government has provided $8M…