Environmental lawyers caution EPA for “unlawful” Vales Point license decision
Environmental lawyers have cautioned the NSW EPA that its decision to give Delta Electricity a pollution exemption in December last year is “unlawful”.
Health
Rising cost of prescriptions has pharmacists worried
Central Coast pharmacists are concerned that the rising costs of prescriptions under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) are forcing some people to choose between essential medications and other essentials such…
New free exercise program for women
A new free exercise program for women will begin at Plus Fitness at East Gosford in May. Presented by Diabetes NSW & ACT, Move with Women is designed for women…
‘Smiles on Dials’ event returns to Umina
After cancelling their March event due to adverse weather conditions, the Central Coast branch of the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) will return to Umina Beach on April 2 with a…
Prime Minister officially opens clinical school and research institute
Prime Minister Scott Morrison was on the Central Coast on March 14 to officially open the University of Newcastle Central Coast Clinical School and Central Coast Research Institute in the…
First sod turned on aged care refurbishment
Construction has started on a major refurbishment and rebuild at local aged care organisation, Bluewave Living, which will allow more residents to be accommodated. Stage one of the extension commenced…
NSW Governor pops in to Coast Shelter
Coast Shelter rolled out the red carpet on Thursday, March 10, when NSW Governor Margaret Beazley, who is the organisation’s patron, popped in for a visit. Beazley toured the Gosford…
Face-to-face aged care support now offered at Woy Woy
A new aged care specialist officer will now be able to offer face-to-face support at the Woy Woy Services Centre for locals wishing to access aged care services. The free…
Full Circle Farm: it’s not the cow, it’s the ‘how’
We’re midway through a series exploring the countless benefits associated with sourcing good quality meat and animal products. Last week we touched on how misleading labels like ‘free range’ and…
Wyong Hospital’s Medical Day Unit opening mid-2022
The final details of the Wyong Hospital redevelopment have been unveiled with confirmation that a new and expanded Medical Day Unit will open by the middle of this year.
More funding requested for women’s health services on the Peninsula
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC) is calling on the NSW Government to increase its investment into Women’s Health this year as the demand rises across the state….
Influx of GPs headed to the north
The Entrance, Wyong, Tuggerah and Budgewoi are set to benefit from an influx of almost 11 new GPs following an incentive program introduced by the Primary Health Network (PHN) to redress the shortage in the area.
Mobile men’s health clinic headed for Lake Haven
The Men’s Health Education Rural Van (MHERV), a mobile men’s health clinic, is coming to Lake Haven on 22 March to provide free life-saving health checks for the community.
Chicken: beyond ‘free range’ and ‘organic’
We’re venturing into new territory here on the column and discussing the importance of sourcing quality meat, with plenty of practical tips and advice to help you along the way….
Terrigal Professor named as finalist in woman of the Year Awards
Professor Julie Redfern of Terrigal has been named a finalist in the 2022 NSW Woman of the Year Awards for her amazing work in the field of rehabilitation for heart…
Call for life-changing drug to be placed on PBS
Jess Ragusa of Kincumber has lived with cystic fibrosis (CF) for all of her 27 years and is urging Central Coast residents to sign a petition to get the new…
Peninsula Villages development wins state award
Peninsula Villages’ 114-bed ageing in place development, Pozieres House, has won a 2021 Master Builders Association Excellence in Construction Award at the Master Builders Association of NSW (MBA) Awards on…
Parents and carers encouraged to talk about youth mental health
Local parents and carers have been encouraged to attend free workshops during March, hosted by national youth mental health foundation Headspace, to help them navigate the ups and downs of…
Peninsula welcomes two new GPs
The Peninsula has welcomed two new GPs to the area following the completion of an incentive program aiming to redress the shortage of general practitioners in the region. The two…
Jump like a star for youth mental health
PCYC Umina Beach is putting the call out for locals to help raise funds for mental health by star jumping every day in early April. Taking place every day of…