Grapevine News Online April 2023

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26 April 2023

In the shadow of a lethal time bomb

The waste disposal method of fly ash, generated by coal-fired power stations, has been found to exacerbate respiratory diseases, according to health experts.

26 April 2023

Central Coast honours our Anzacs

Veterans and current serving members of the Australian Defence Force were honoured yesterday with Anzac Day commemorations across the Central Coast.

26 April 2023

First Connections Expo for Human Experience Week 2023

Central Coast Local Health District is hosting a special local event to celebrate Human Experience Week (1 – 7 May 2023) in partnership with NSW Health.

26 April 2023

Unfavourable weather doesn't deter walkers'

Unfortunately, the official start to the walking season has been interrupted on some occasions recently by unfavourable weather conditions - but this has not daunted the Weekday Walkers.

26 April 2023

Strengthening Medicare with GP grants

The Albanese Government is delivering on a key election commitment to strengthen GP practices across the country.

26 April 2023

Flourish - an exhibition of botanical artworks

From the dry and crumpled leaf to the delicate veins of a petal, this wonderful exhibition of botanical art captures the beauty and detail of each specimen, by the Central Coast Botanical Art Group, is sure to captivate you.

26 April 2023

Young Coasties recognised for their achievements

Several young locals have received Central Coast Youth Week Award honours as part for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the local Central Coast community.

19 April 2023

Flogging off natural gems for peanuts

Documents prove that Council flogged off environmentally important land at a bargain-basement-price to a developer - and should buy it back! At the same time the Property and Development arm of Central Coast Council recommended environmental land at Doyalson for sale, its environmental staff were working on a conservation agreement to have it permanently protected.

19 April 2023

Explore & celebrate the Coast’s hinterland Harvest Festival

Celebrate the Central Coast’s spectacular hinterland communities and choose your own adventure at this year’s Harvest Festival over the 10 to 11 June weekend.

19 April 2023

Hidden disabilities now seen by Transport NSW

Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford, alongside Jenny Aitchinson, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, and Kate Washington, Minister for Disability Inclusion, announced last Friday the extension of the Transport for NSW Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to Gosford and Woy Woy.

19 April 2023

50th anniversary medallions for Vietnam Veterans

To mark the 50th anniversary of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has made available a Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration.

19 April 2023

Program helps kids build good physical and mental health

A free after-school program to help children get active and eat healthier will return at three locations across the Central Coast next term.

19 April 2023

COVID-19 leave grants to support aged-care workers

The Albanese Labor Government has announced COVID-19 leave grants for aged care workers who contract COVID-19 and do not have entitlements available to them to take time off work.

19 April 2023

Plan of Management for community lands progresses

Following extensive public consultation, a report outlining a new Plan of Management (POM) for community land will be tabled at the monthly ordinary Council meeting next week.

19 April 2023

Future of Parklands community preschool secured

Parklands Community Preschool has finally secured its stake in the Mount Penang Parklands after obtaining a 20-year lease.

12 April 2023

Priority groups urged to book free influenza vaccine

Priority groups are encouraged to book in now for their free influenza vaccine, ahead of the flu season.

12 April 2023

ANZAC Day services and road closures

The Central Coast Council is supporting events being held at several locations across the Coast to commemorate ANZAC Day.

12 April 2023

Reid teams up with Ozharvest

OzHarvest has welcomed Dr Gordon Reid MP during one of its weekly food rescue operations, collecting surplus food from supermarkets across the Central Coast, to deliver to charity agencies.

12 April 2023

Professor Allan Fels starts work on toll review

Professor Allan Fels was commissioned last week to lead an overhaul of the toll network as part of a major Minns Government election commitment to look at long term reform of the toll network. This could have far reaching financial ramifications for Central Coast motorists who drive to the Sydney area each day to work.

12 April 2023

Life changing treatment now available

From 1 May 2023, children aged 6 to 11 with cystic fibrosis will have access to the medicine Trikafta® (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor), through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

5 April 2023

Expanded access to Paxlovid

From the 1st of this month, more than 160,000 people aged 60 to 69 will have access to the antiviral treatment Paxlovid as the Albanese Government expands eligibility under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

5 April 2023

And the chickens come home to roost

It’s almost two weeks since Labor ousted the LNP from power but it was strong indication that the chickens had finally come home to roost – the Liberal brand was no longer a saleable commodity.

5 April 2023

Two local MPs make the ministry cut

The Premier, Chris Minns has announced his government’s first full Ministry on Monday, which include two Central Coast MPs – Wong electorate’s David Harris and Swansea electorate’s Yasmin Catley.

5 April 2023

Improve your balance this April falls

Each year, the month of April marks April Falls, a campaign that aims to raise awareness of falls prevention and help those at risk of falling to stay on their feet.

5 April 2023

Skate park and pump track at Kariong now open

Council has opened the new skate park and pump track at Kariong Oval ahead of schedule, and just in time for the Easter school holidays for local and visiting families to enjoy.

5 April 2023

Funding for The Glen for Women

The Australian Government is delivering on an election commitment on funding for The Glen for Women on Darkinjung Country on the Central Coast of New South Wales.

5 April 2023

Barmah Forest virus detected in Empire Bay

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is urging the community to take action to protect themselves against mosquito bites following the detection of Barmah Forest virus in mosquitoes at Empire Bay.

5 April 2023

Unexpected withdrawal from basketball competition

On Monday, 28 March 2023, concerned families associated with Central Coast Waves Basketball Association (CCWBA) contacted the Office of David Mehan, Member for The Entrance, regarding the organisations unexpected withdrawal and suspension of trading for the remaining 2023 competition.

5 April 2023

Draft Operational Plan 2023-24 open for public comment

The draft Central Coast Council Operational Plan 2023-24 continues a focus on delivering services for our community while supporting Council’s ongoing financial sustainability.

5 April 2023

Council services & facilities over Easter holidays & Anzac Day

Central Coast Council offices and a number of services will be closed or impacted over the Easter Long Weekend from Friday 7 to Monday 10 April and on Anzac Day on Tuesday 25 April.