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12 August 2022

The Barilarogate ‘shitshow’ – a Liberal Party circus!

The public is fed up with the games politicians play to try and evade the truth and the now overpowering stench of the Barilarogate ‘shitshow’ circus will not go away until the NSW integrity body throws open the windows to clear the air.

12 August 2022

Inaugural Central Coast Music Festival goes live

Central Coast Council has partnered with an array of local artists, venues and organisations to host the first ever Central Coast Music Festival when it takes centre stage at Gosford in September with an array of live music and workshops, culminating with a major concert.

12 August 2022

Have your say on mental health line

People with lived experience of mental illness and their carers are helping shape the future of the Mental Health Line by sharing their experience with the NSW Government.

12 August 2022

Upgrades to amenities at Grant McBride Baths

Council has completed the bulk of upgrades to amenities at the iconic, heritage-listed Grant McBride Baths at The Entrance, with further upgrades scheduled to take place over the coming months.

12 August 2022

Failed COVIDSAFE app deleted

The Albanese Government has acted to delete the wasteful and ineffective COVIDSafe app., which the former Government wasted more than $21 million of taxpayer’s money on this failed app.

12 August 2022

All talk but no climate action

Despite claiming that New South Wales is leading the nation and indeed the world on climate change, yesterday the government voted against legislating net zero emissions by 2050.

12 August 2022

Win for the green and golden bell frog

The Australian Government is investing $300,000 to support and protect the Avoca Lagoon’s Green and Golden Bell Frog population through research and habitat restoration.

12 August 2022

$68 million arts and cultural funding program now open

New South Wales audiences and visitors will have access to more outstanding arts and cultural events thanks to the NSW Government’s $68 million Arts and Cultural Funding Program.

9 August 2022

Central Coast cost of living soars

Cost-of-living concerns are increasing as home loan rates and rents rise at their fastest levels in decades and forcing many to the brink of their budgets. As the price of everyday items also continues to soar, more and more are finding that it is harder than ever to just get by.

9 August 2022

Excellence in nursing and midwifery

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has congratulated two local nurses who are among 30 finalists nominated for the 10th annual NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.

9 August 2022

Smooth start to first HSC exams

The NSW 2022 Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams have kicked off last weekend with more than 5,600 students completing their oral language exams. Yesterday, HSC performance exams in Dance, Music and Drama began for more than 9,500 students.

9 August 2022

Remember the time in F.A.S.T. treatment of stroke

This week in national stroke week and when it comes to seeking help for someone who has had or is having a stroke, it’s important to act F.A.S.T.

9 August 2022

Point Clare train station upgrade is an inclusion disaster

State Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has criticised the NSW Liberal Government for their Point Clare Train Station upgrade that has caused outrage across the community in their failure to deliver on promises for greater accessibility and ease of use of the site.

5 August 2022

The never-ending story

Despite the never-ending story and denials from Stuart Ayres that he had done nothing wrong in John Barilaro’s appointment to the lucrative trade minister role for the Americas, and that the process was at arm’s length, Barilarogate has brought the appointment process under intense scrutiny.

5 August 2022

Energy opportunities for the Central Coast

A new Blueprint Institute series of reports released yesterday take a deep dive into the regional realities of Australia’s shift to a clean energy future.

5 August 2022

Be part of the Harvest Festival success

Central Coast Council is seeking expressions of interest from local businesses, community groups, and organisations to become an event partner of the 2023 Harvest Festival - one of the largest and most successful events on the Central Coast.

5 August 2022

Helping more flood-affected Coasties return home

Central Coast residents who were displaced by last month’s floods may be eligible for further financial support, with grants of up to $20,000 available to help them return home.

5 August 2022

COVID-19 vaccination for children

The Commonwealth Government has accepted a recommendation from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation to make a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine available to children aged 6 months to under 5 years in certain at-risk population groups.

2 August 2022

Compensation for hive destruction

Recreational beekeepers affected by Varroa mite will be reimbursed for the destruction of their hives and bees under the agreed National Response Plan.

2 August 2022

Ensuring reliable energy

The NSW Government today announced it is directing the Consumer Trustee to run a new tender under the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap to ensure the State has the firming infrastructure it needs to provide cheap, clean and reliable energy well into the future.

2 August 2022

Turning trash into treasure

Households are being encouraged to boost their recycling efforts to help contribute to a cleaner environment and transition to a circular economy in NSW.

2 August 2022

Celebrating milestone residencies

It’s not every day an aged care provider gets to celebrate a residency of almost three decades, but this month marks a very special occasion for Peninsula Villages as they celebrate having two residents reside at the Village for a combined 60 years.

2 August 2022

New and updated Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

From 1 August 2022, Australians will have access to new and updated Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings, including a new spinal muscular atrophy medicine for adult patients.

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