Gonski funds flowing to non-government schools
Non-government schools in the Terrigal electorate have received more than $251,000 in additional funding, to put into resources where they are most needed, Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, said….
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Give Me 5 For Kids fundraising appeal launched
Gosford Hospital Children’s Ward was abuzz with excitement on June 1, as radio station 2GO launched its annual Give Me 5 For Kids fundraising appeal. 2GO breakfast announcers and a…
Principal attends national policy forum in Canberra
St Philip’s Christian College Principal, Ms Michelle Kelly, met with other SPCC principals and executives while attending the Christian Schools’ Australia National Policy Forum in Canberra. Federal Minister for Education,…
School Principal joins the schools’ funding debate
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Principal, Mr Frank Cohen, has criticised the government’s approach towards Gonski funding in regard to Catholic schools, in the school’s June 7…
Sugary drinks being removed from hospitals and health facilities
Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, along with other Central Coast Local Health District facilities, will be updating their menus to provide healthier options across the region. The move comes after Dr…
Hospital emergency staff to join runners in Bay to Bay
A Red Army of Gosford and Wyong Hospital Emergency Department (ED) staff are lacing up their shoes ready to take on this year’s Bay to Bay running festival in the…
Five year Central Coast Local Health District Research Plan launched
The Central Coast Local Health District has the aspiration of becoming a global leader in integrated medical research with the launch of a five-year plan aimed at changing the way…
Central Coast named as one of Australia’s top 10 heart failure hot spots
A national snapshot targeting heart failure and heart disease, has named the Central Coast as one of Australia’s top 10 heart failure hot spots, with more than one in 30…
Additional mobile telephone towers approved
Spencer and Calga were successful in Round 2 of the roll-out of additional mobile telephone towers with Optus as the provider, and for the meantime, Gunderman has had a Telstra…
EPA issued four fines totalling $60,000
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued four fines totalling $60,000 after waste containing asbestos was unlawfully used for road construction at a site in Somersby. The EPA issued…
Bob Puffett to stand for Gosford West Ward
Mr Bob Puffett AM, from Woy Woy Bay, has announced his decision to stand as an Independent for the Gosford West Ward in the September 9 Central Coast Council election….
Downhearted Craig Doyle will not stand for re-election
After 18 years of community service, Mr Craig Doyle, former Gosford Deputy Mayor and the independent councillor formerly known as the ‘road warrior’, will not stand for election to the…
Ecovillage receives a further $190,000 grant towards their own energy grid
Narara Ecovillage (NEV) has been awarded further funding of $190,000 from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help maintain one of Australia’s most advanced community-owned energy grids. Federal Member…
Order of Australia for Dr Brian Shaw for service to Palliative Care
Dr Brian John Shaw of Erina has received an Order of Australia Medal in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his service to Palliative Care. Dr Shaw, who worked…
Changed publishing and distribution arrangements to result in over 100 job losses
More than 100 Central Coast residents are set to lose their jobs as deliverers for the Central Coast Express Advocate, as NewsLocal, the subsidiary that operates all of media conglomerate…
Reversal of collection arrangements of FESL causes administrative chaos
The decision by the NSW Government to halt the introduction of the Fire and Emergency Services Levy (FESL) on properties has divided major stakeholders. Central Coast Council first announced in…
Council overruled on access to report
The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) has recommended that Central Coast residents should be given full access to a Wamberal Beach Storm Erosion Mediation Report. Saratoga resident and STL candidate…
Stamp duty removed for first home buyers
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, has announced a comprehensive package of measures which will give first homebuyers a fair go at owning their own home by significantly reducing stamp…
Consortium of three companies to deliver tourism marketing and industry services
A consortium of three companies, to be known as Affinity, has been named by Central Coast Council as the successful organisation to deliver tourism marketing and industry services for the…
Vale Kathy Smith former Member for Gosford
Organisations and individuals have paid tribute to the former Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith, who passed away on May 31, after a long battle with cancer. Central Coast Council…