Heatwave warning issued
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned the Central Coast to brace for a heatwave from Friday, January 19. Despite the cool conditions that kicked off the week from January 15,…
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Legalise Vaping Australia group campaign at Terrigal
A grassroots campaign championing the legalisation of vaping, funded by concerned Australians, brought their campaign bus to Terrigal Boat Ramp on Monday, January 15. Legalise Vaping Australia set up their…
Bowling club to celebrate 100-year-old ex-serviceman
Woy Woy Bowling Club is holding a special celebration in honour of local man, Mr Felix Seady, from 12pm on Sunday, February 4. Mr Seady has been a member of…
Program to reduce risk of falling
A free program aimed at teaching seniors about dealing with falls and how to undertake daily activities in a safer way will take place in February through Peninsula Village at…
Black Tie Ball raises nearly $5,000 for geriatric rehabilitation
The Freemasons of Lodge Wyong Tuggerah Lakes, held a Roaring 20’s Black Tie Ball at Soldiers Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. The night was well supported, both by local businesses in…
Beach wheelchairs available for disability use
A new beach wheelchair has been made available by Central Coast Council for use at Umina Beach. The wheelchair has been made available as part of the implementation of the…
Central Coast Ford makes a $15,000 donation towards domestic violence programs
Central Coast Ford joined Coast Shelter in launching the White Ribbon campaign and the 16 Days of Activism against domestic violence, with a $15,000 donation towards Coast Shelter’s domestic violence…
GP bulk billing rates are increasing
Patients in the Robertson electorate are benefiting from the Coalition Government’s commitment to Medicare, with the national GP bulk billing rate for the September quarter increasing to a record 85.9…
30 years of operating a manufacturing business that employs disabled workers
Lasercraft Australia is celebrating 30 years of operating a manufacturing business in West Gosford that employs disabled workers. Lasercraft makes and sells corporate recognition awards, plaques and business gifts to…
Rotary club hears of family support
Umina Beach Rotary Club were visited by advocates an organisation supporting youth and families involved in the criminal justice system, Shine for Kids. Mr Dennis van Someren and Mr Stephen…
Youth forum hears from range of services
A Youth Leadership Forum organised by Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has heard from a range of local services. These included Batyr, Headspace, Evolution Youth Services, RYSS, Brisbane Water…
Record amount raised by Bay to Bay Running Festival
The Central Coast Local Health District gathered at Wyong hospital on Thursday, November 23, to celebrate the donations raised by the Bay to Bay Running Festival. The annual event raised…
Sports clubs urged to apply for defibrillator grant
Local sports clubs have been urged to apply for co-funding for a defibrillator, under the NSW Government’s new Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr…
Scholarships in Radiotherapy Awards issued
Six young health professionals received awards at the Scholarships in Radiotherapy Annual Presentation Awards Ceremony, held at the Central Coast Cancer Centre, Gosford Hospital, on November 17. Director of Medical…
Special escalation system introduced
The Central Coast Local Health District has introduced a new program to allow patients and their families the opportunity to ‘REACH’ out for help when they notice a subtle change…
Watchman implant now available at North Gosford
Interventional Cardiologist, Dr Brendan Gunalingam, is bringing a procedure to Gosford Private Hospital that can assist in preventing strokes. The procedure is the introduction of the hospital’s first Watchman’s implant…
New Peer Worker positions funded
Local mental health consumers will benefit from the NSW Government’s investment in new Peer Worker positions within the Central Coast Local Health District. Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, said…
New interview room at Mary Mac’s Place
Mary Mac’s Place at Woy Woy has recently completed setting up an interview room thanks to the help of the local community. Volunteers painted the room, and members of the…
Aged care provider was awards finalist
A local aged care provider has attended an awards dinner held at on Sydney Harbour on Friday, Novermber 10, as a finalist for “employer excellence in aged care”. BlueWave Living…
Supported accommodation homes being built
Not-for-profit disability services provider, Central Coast Living Options (CCLO), is building two five-bedroom supported accommodation homes in Gorokan to help provide accommodation for people with a disability. A milestone ‘ground…