Students raise funds in Relay for Life
Henry Kendall High School teamed up with Terrigal High for the school‘s 13th Relay for Life on October 22. Despite some initial rain, the partnership proved fruitful, with participants raising…
Health
Fundraising for clown doctors is no laughing matter
The Humour Foundation is holding a fundraising appeal on the Central Coast, to help increase the number of visits clown doctors make to Gosford Hospital to deliver fun and laughter…
Federal Government slammed for cuts to NSW health system
Speaking to the Final Report by the Select Committee on Health, Senator Deborah O’Neill slammed the Federal Government’s decision to cut Medicare to the effect of $17.6 billion in NSW…
Pink Ribbon Day Greyhound Race Meeting a success
The Pink Ribbon Day Greyhound Race Meeting organised by Central Coast trainer Ms Raelee Shearer, on October 4, was a successful event, and raised $4,818 from online donations from people…
Fourth case of meningococcal disease in 2016
A 10 month old baby was released from Gosford Hospital after being confirmed as having meningococcal disease. On September 27, the Central Coast Local Health District had reported the baby…
Minister Hunt seeks opportunities from medical school and research institute
The Federal Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Mr Greg Hunt, visited the Central Coast on Wednesday, October 5, to lead a round-table discussion about opportunities set to emerge from…
Two named amongst the state’s most exceptional nurses
Two Gosford nurses have been named among the state’s most exceptional nurses and midwives for their outstanding contribution to health care in NSW. NSW Health Minister, Ms Jillian Skinner, presented…
One case of stroke in Gosford City every day
It is estimated that there are more than 350 cases of stroke in Gosford City per year and, during Stroke Week, the Central Coast Local Health District is raising awareness…
JRPP approves Nth Gosford hospital expansion
The Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel has approved a Section 96 modification to provide an additional medical floor above a previously-approved 20-bed orthopaedic ward at the North Gosford Private…
Touched by Love inspired by living at a women’s refuge
Gosford’s , Ms Luciane Sperling, was living at a women’s refuge and hearing first-hand women’s traumatic stories of domestic violence when she decided she would write a book. ‘Touched by…
800-space car park included in hospital development
The approved $368 million Gosford Hospital upgrade was one of the largest election infrastructure commitments made outside Sydney in the last NSW State Election, according to the Parliamentary Secretary for…
Suicide alertness for everyone workshop
Uniting Care Mental Health will present a suicide alertness for everyone Safe Talk Erina Fair on September 10. Safe Talk is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares participants to become…
JDRF One Walk at Davistown
The fourth annual Central Coast JDRF One Walk will take place at the Davistown waterfront near the Progress Hall, on Sunday September 11. The Walk raises funds for research to…
Local Health District has a new chief executive
Chair of the Central Coast Local Health District Board, Mr Paul Tonkin, has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Montague as the new chief executive for the district following the…
Free Expo during Hearing Awareness Week
Hearing Awareness Week (August 21-27) is an annual event that aims to highlight the issues faced by people with hearing loss including the stigma, isolation and associated health issues that…
Organ donors need to register
Federal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, has encouraged residents to put their good intentions about organ donation into effect by registering and sharing their decision online during Donate Life…
Zombie Dash Fun Run planned for October
Running in a blind panic from terror inducing zombies could be just the thing to get inactive Central Coast residents moving at the Mt Penang Parklands, says Zombie Dash Fun…
Dental Spa wins Excellence in Small Business Award
Riverside Dental Spa was awarded the Excellence in Small Business Award at the Coastal Chamber of Commerce Awards on July 2. The awards. The awards ceremony was held at Gosford…
Permaculture weekend at ecovillage
The Narara Ecovillage will host a permaculture weekend with internationally acclaimed permaculture pioneer and teacher, Ms Robina McCurdy, from August 27-28. Ms McCurdy has been engaged in community development, permaculture…
Community Matters Forum
The Kariong Neighbourhood Centre will host two programs, The Community Matters Forum and Evolve, to help support those affected by drugs, alcohol and domestic violence. The Community Matters Forum will…