Crouch calls for stronger, more practical response to youth crime
With youth crime continuing to be a significant concern for the community, Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch renewed his calls in the latest sitting of State Parliament for the NSW…
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Petition to end shark nets tabled in Parliament
A petition organised by Central Coast group the Friends of Kurrawyba, calling for the permanent removal of shark mesh from NSW beaches, has been tabled in the NSW Legislative Council…
A mention in State Parliament
The proprietor of Central Coast Antiques & Collectables has been recognised in NSW Parliament for his extensive charity work. Mitchell Gordon and his friend Troy Dove were formally acknowledged in…
Praised in Parliament for fundraising efforts
JAX Tyres & Auto Gosford franchisee Peter Bonvino and his Shitbox Rally co-driver Nathan Metcalfe have been commended in NSW Parliament by Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch. Tesch spoke warmly…
Crouch speaks out on childcare crisis
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has outlined to State Parliament the childcare difficulties being faced by Central Coast parents. Crouch’s speech reinforced his sponsorship of an e-petition launched by Bensville…
Government to urge more seawall consultation from Council
Member for Wyong David Harris has vowed to urge Central Coast Council to work will all residents on a solution to ongoing erosion issues at Wamberal Beach, following the passage…
Seawall petition tabled in Parliament
NSW Greens MP and spokesperson for the Central Coast Abigail Boyd has tabled the Stop Wamberal Beach Seawall petition in NSW Parliament. Tabled on September 12, the petition received 1,377…
Seawall e-petition goes live
An official e-petition to stop the proposed Wamberal Beach seawall has gone live. Terrigal resident Abigail Boyd MLC has followed the seawall issue for years, raising concerns about end effects…
Young leaders shine at Y NSW Youth Parliament
Inspired young people from the Central Coast have returned to their communities and motivated to influence change after completing a memorable 20th anniversary of the Y NSW Youth Parliament. Wyong’s…
Bill passed for voluntary end-of-life decision
NSW is the final state in Australia to introduce voluntary assisted dying following 10 hours of debate in State Parliament on Wednesday, May 18. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, who…
Four NSW MPs resign from parliament
Jonathan O’Dea, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has announced the receipt in the last 24 hours of the resignations of; Andrew Constance, John Barilaro, Jodi McKay and Gladys Berejiklian from…
Tesch critical of lack of action on inclusion
A national plan aimed at driving action at all levels of government to improve the lives of people with disability was released on December 3 to help mark International Day…
School zone change ‘a long time coming’
A Bill introduced to NSW Parliament proposed to improve the safety of children and pedestrians in school zones. The Road Transport Amendment (Prohibition of U-Turns and 3-Point Turns) Bill 2021…
Local MPs co-sponsor Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
Dying with Dignity NSW has welcomed the introduction of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Bill into NSW Parliament on October 14. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, and Gosford MP,…
Cancellation of NSW Parliament sittings ‘outrageous’ – Mehan
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, has called the cancellation of the scheduled September sittings of the NSW Legislative Assembly “outrageous”, after Speaker of the House Jonathan O’Dea advised all…
NSW last state to introduce dying with dignity law
Dying with Dignity NSW has welcomed the public release of the Consultation Draft Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill which is expected soon to be introduced into NSW Parliament by Alex Greenwich…
Dying with Dignity call for MPs to pass Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
Anne Jones of Somersby is suffering from a terminal illness and has thrown her support behind Dying for Dignity NSW in urging State MPs to pass a Voluntary Assisted Dying…
Tesch shares her own experience with DV
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has opened up about her personal experience with domestic violence as NSW Parliament debates new regulations following a string of bad statistics for the Central…
Chance for youth to have their voices heard
Central Coast students can now apply for the 2021 Y NSW Youth Parliament program, designed to empower youth interested in politics. Those in Years 10, 11, 12, or of the…
Recognition for community group
A local Peninsula community group has been recognised in NSW Parliament for its hard work, dedication, and devotion to the area over the past two years. The Umina Community Group,…