This is probably not the page you’re looking for Central CoastElisia SeeberThe Nightly1 Min Read08 Feb 2025Updated08 Feb 2025Police are hunting for a driver after a young girl was injured in a hit-and-run in Lisarow Credit: Google MapsA young girl has suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run on Friday afternoon on NSW’s Central Coast The 12-year-old girl was crossing the road at Railway Crescent NSW Police say the driver of the vehicle left the scene before officers arrived Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the child for serious leg and arm injuries before she was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition,” police said in a statement. Police have established a crime scene and officers from the Crash Investigation Unit have begun investigating. “As investigations continue, police would like to speak to the driver of a silver Volkswagen Golf believed to be in the area at the time of the incident,” police said. Officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash — or has any available dashcam or mobile phone footage — to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, along with Lisarow residents, have expressed their disappointment in Central Coast Council, Police, and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) who have not supported their call to make MacDonalds Rd, Lisarow safer. Residents of MacDonalds Rd have been asking for the speed limit to be reduced from 60km/h to 50km/h to become consistent with surrounding roads in the area and improve safety for children and families around Lisarow Primary School. Mehan said that despite speed reviews conducted along MacDonalds Rd and a sharp increase in traffic volume, Council, Police, and TfNSW had decided that the road did not meet the criteria for a reduction. “While MacDonalds Rd maintains a minimal crash history, residents are concerned for pedestrian safety, especially for school students who use the road to walk to and from school,” he said. “MacDonalds Rd has become a rat run for motorists avoiding the traffic lights at The Ridgeway intersection with the highway. “Waiting for a serious crash to prompt a speed reduction is unacceptable. “Prioritising the safety of pedestrians and motorists by listening to local residents should come first. “It’s inconceivable that such a decision can reasonably be made by the very departments and agencies that enforce the law.” Michael Whittington lives on MacDonalds Rd and his child attends Lisarow Public School. “I am shocked at the lack of duty of care shown by Central Coast Council and Transport for NSW,” he said. “They appear to be waiting for an accident to happen so their statistical data can warrant a change in the conditions. “We cannot wait for a pupil of the school, or any other member of the public, to be killed or injured before steps are taken to make MacDonalds Rd safer for pedestrian and vehicle traffic. “Proactive action is required now, not later,” Whittington said. Another local and President of Lisarow Public School P&C, Hamish Neal, echoed Whittington’s comments. “Safety is paramount for children and the community,” he said. “It should be our first, second and third priority. “We are seeking a slight adjustment in the speed and other traffic calming measures, consistent with the surrounding community roads. “Like myself, most people would be shocked to find that MacDonalds Rd is 60km/h when surrounding roads are 50km/h” Neal said. There is no pavement, it’s a busy residential area and most drivers speed way over 60kph. Most of the traffic isn’t local traffic, however there is a sign that says ‘local traffic only’. Sooner or later a child walking to school will get run down. Local government are obviously more concerned about loosing votes from reducing the speed limit to 50kpa and installing traffic calming measures than safety. I travel on the new trains daily from Woy Woy to Central and vice versa. I love the new trains apart from (the fact) they are absolutely freezing. I bought… Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club in Springwood St, Ettalong Beach, and Everglades Country Club in Dunban Rd, Woy Woy, have both submitted revised plans to Central Coast Council for significant improvements… Humpty Dumpty Foundation has sprung into action to help Central Coast Local Health District provide seven breast pumps for its midwifery and Aboriginal health services. The Pumped For Life Mother’s… AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) has now been opened to two lanes in each direction following a $178 million upgrade between Ourimbah Street and Parsons Road “This is a huge win for motorists and the local community travel times and safety for around 30,000 motorists using this 1.6-kilometre section of the highway each day,” said Member for The Entrance “We know traffic is an issue on this critical connecting route through the Central Coast and this is an important step in reducing congestion and improving safety “The project has also provided a welcome boost to the local economy including more than 120 different suppliers and contractors.” A key feature of state government funded upgrade is the new rail bridge across the main Sydney to Newcastle rail line will improve safety for road users and ensure easier accessibility to the local road network which is a huge win for the community and our freight industry,” Mehan added “Other key features of the upgrade include two lanes in each direction on the Pacific Highway new traffic lights at the Railway Crescent and Tuggerah Street (formerly Macdonalds Road) intersections with the Pacific Highway and the upgrade of the existing traffic lights at The Ridgeway Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a9ff385fc4a31fffb6f7e0c80c334c3e" );document.getElementById("g3bfc1e4af").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment Transport for NSW will be carrying out traffic surveys from August 5 at various locations in Lisarow The surveys will use tube counts and cameras to monitor traffic cyclist and pedestrian movements as part of post construction noise assessment work relating to the Pacific Hwy duplication tubes will be installed at night from 7pm-5am from Monday Single lane and shoulder closures with traffic control and a reduced speed limit will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists at the following locations: M1 Motorway north of Railway Cres; Railway Cres; M1 Motorway north of Tuggerah St; Tuggerah St; M1 Motorway north of The Ridgeway; The Ridgeway; M1 Motorway North of Parsons Rd; Parsons Rd; and M1 Motorway south of Parsons Rd Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW app Probably mean the Pacific Hwy not the M1 Motorway that is up the road a bit can’t miss it And once you get to Wyoming there’s a single lane railway overpass with double roundabouts to Manns Road so what benefit any duplication ?; travéling north at lisarow overpass the right lane is closed off at the right turn blocking tràffic I travel on the new trains daily from Woy Woy to Central and vice versa I love the new trains apart from (the fact) they are absolutely freezing Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club in Springwood St have both submitted revised plans to Central Coast Council for significant improvements… Humpty Dumpty Foundation has sprung into action to help Central Coast Local Health District provide seven breast pumps for its midwifery and Aboriginal health services A proposal for a 14-lot residential subdivision is within an area of Lisarow where growth has been planned over the past 10 years Developers are expecting to spend about $1.4M to create the 14 Torrens title house blocks and associated infrastructure at 121 and 129 Newling St The 2.243ha site is on vacant land opposite Pemberton Blvd Lot sizes will range from 550sqm to 913sqm to allow for a variety of housing styles The development application says the subdivision project is likely to result in more than $8M of investment in the local economy ($1.4M in subdivision construction and $7M in future home building) “This additional population will drive up demand for existing and proposed services and businesses within the area which will have a cyclical impact on job and wealth creation,” the DA says The development application (669/2024) can be viewed on Central Coast Council’s website A parcel of land near Lisarow shops is in the final stages of being rezoned from business to residential the site is accessed from Newling Street which provides access to an adjoining residential area.  No public submissions were received when Central Coast Council publicly exhibited the plan from November 19 to December 17 last year The Planning Proposal will rezone the site from B2 Local Centre to R1 General Residential by amending the Local Environment Policy (LEP) The rezoning requires the LEP’s relevant mapping layers to be amended The minimum lot size will remain at 550m2 but the height of buildings will come down from 11.5m to 11m and the floor space ratio will change depending on the size of each block and type of residential housing such as units and whether onsite parking is located in basements or not Council said the rezoning was considered to have strategic merit as the site was unsuitable for commercial and retail uses as it lacks main road exposure and fronts a residential street The site is located at the rear of the existing retail development and is elevated meaning that there is limited opportunity for any future commercial development on the land to be integrated with the adjoining retail uses “The proposal will expand the available housing choice in Lisarow by providing the opportunity for either low or medium density housing in an area with all necessary infrastructure and services available i.e being located adjacent to a shopping centre high school and within walking distance of bus stops primary school and sporting fields,” Council said Busways provides a regular service to Gosford from a bus stop located along Parsons Road Lisarow Train Station is located just 800 metres northeast of the land.  The land is primarily cleared of vegetation and slopes downhill to the north away from Newling Street.  The Pacific Highway at Lisarow is now open to two lanes in each direction and the speed limit will increase to 60km/h from July 10 Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the NSW Government had invested $178M to upgrade the highway between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd “This is a huge win for motorists and the local community,” Mehan said travel times and safety for about 30,000 motorists using this 1.6km section of the highway each day Mehan said a key feature of the upgrade was the new rail bridge across the main Sydney to Newcastle rail line which is a huge win for the community and our freight industry,” he said “Other key features of the upgrade include new traffic lights at the intersection of Railway Cres and Tuggerah St (formerly Macdonalds Rd) with the Pacific Hwy and the upgrade of the existing traffic lights at The Ridgeway “Road users will also benefit from improved pedestrian and cycle paths along and across the highway and improved access to the parking area at Lisarow railway station “Motorists will notice some finishing work being completed in the second half of 2023 “This includes finalising the station carpark rehabilitation and general cleaning of the area which will be carried out during standard construction hours – weekdays 7am-6pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm “Final asphalting will also be carried out in the second half of this year during the night.” Source:Member for The Entrance David Mehan It was the previous government which started the road improvements Traffic is flowing across the first lanes of the new rail bridge at Lisarow as the $178M duplication of the Pacific Hwy between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd powers ahead One lane in each direction of the four-lane bridge opened to traffic this week Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal said the new rail bridge and adjacent approaches would replace the existing narrow and often congested bridge near Railway Cres “The first half of the new bridge is supported by 27 concrete girders locally manufactured in Newcastle which are 35 metres long and weigh between 65 and 70 tonnes each,” Crouch said “The bridge itself contains 150 tonnes of steel while 430 cubic metres of concrete has been used for the bridge deck.” Motorists can now drive on a section of new road from the roundabout at Parsons Rd up to Ourimbah St Work is also continuing on upgrading The Ridgeway intersection to include traffic lights The completed project will also feature traffic lights at the Railway Cres and Macdonalds Rd intersections and improved access to parking at Lisarow railway station The next major stage of the project involves demolishing the old bridge in March 2022 in order to build the second half of the new bridge Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads said the NSW Government-funded project will improve traffic flow travel times and safety on the 1.6km section of highway “Providing two lanes in each direction on this stretch of the highway will be a game changer for the 30,000 motorists who use this road each day,” Toole said “We started this upgrade in February 2019 (and the) upgrade has provided work for about 1,400 people so far including more than 150 different suppliers and contractors putting money into the local economy at a time when it’s needed most.” The $178M project is expected to be completed in 2023 For more information, go to: nswroads.work/lisarow Oct 8Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast will boost manufacturing jobs on the Central Coast by funding a Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub to be established at Lisarow Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation on site on May 10 to make the announcement McBride said the Coast has a strong history of manufacturing but currently has no pilot facilities for product development “We produce premium products that are enjoyed here and around the world,” she said “The Coast needs proper investment to boost local manufacturing and secure more well-paid jobs for locals for the future.” A Labor Government would invest $17.14M to create the hub The hub would be managed by not-for-profit manufacturing network This would create 285 jobs – 85 during construction and another 200 ongoing jobs in food product manufacturing with one in four people on the Coast commuting outside the region for work every day “With the Coast expected to grow its population by another 75,500 people by 2036 it is vital we create more jobs in the region to keep up with that growth,” she said The project has the full support of CCIC and its partners TrendPac Sara Lee and Agrana are set to come on board as collaborators The hub would be strategically located near a mix of local and national food and beverage manufacturers and smaller artisan food producers and would drive economic growth in the region while expanding its food and beverage market It would house a purpose-built facility designed to grow local food manufacturing businesses and attract more manufacturers to the region and support small and medium food producers to scale up their business and create more jobs Husic said the Coalition Government has completely neglected to deliver good manufacturing jobs on the Central Coast “There’s huge potential here with industry ready to act yet the Coalition has never done the right thing by the Coast when it comes to manufacturing jobs,” he said “Labor is determined to reverse that with this investment.” Interviews Ed Husic Shadow Minister for Innovation Hole in Fun has two specifically-designed nine-hole mini golf courses Intuitively designed and hand-crafted by local dad-of-four and centre director Aaron de Ruiter the centre has two individual mini golf courses allowing for challenges for both kids and adults The genesis behind Hole in Fun came when de Ruiter was searching for things to do with his kids in the school holidays parents need a range of options for entertainment,” he said “The facilities we have here at Hole in Fun means fun for the whole family our two virtual golf simulators allow you to play on the world’s top golf courses while enjoying a cool drink and fun with friends.” Bookings can be made at www.holeinfun.com.au The Pacific Hwy upgrade at Lisarow is powering along ahead of schedule and should be completed by mid-year Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said the Government is investing $178M in the upgrade between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd travel times and safety for about 30,000 motorists who use this 1.6-kilometre section of the highway each day,” he said Liberal candidate for The Entrance Nathan Bracken said investment in key road infrastructure such as this was important to improve the safety of motorists and traffic flow Key features of the upgrade include a new rail bridge across the main Sydney to Newcastle rail line two lanes in each direction of the highway new traffic lights at the Railway Cres and Tuggerah St intersections and improved pedestrian and cycle paths Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the upgrade would be a huge win for the community and our freight industry “The project has also provided a boost to the local economy providing work for about 1,400 people to date including more than 150 separate suppliers and contractors,” he said Feb 23Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch Wyoming and Narara fastest selling Central Coast suburbsJess Verrender Wyoming and Narara are the fastest selling suburbs on the Central Coast The top four fastest selling suburbs on the Central Coast are located in the same pocket according to a recent data report from realestate.com Wyoming and Narara all have the least amount of median days on market and are relatively affordable compared to most other Central Coast suburbs MORE: Chance for wine-loving first homebuyers Three Central Coast reno projects with insane views This three-bedroom townhouse in Niagara Park was recently sold by Hinterland Real Estate for $474,000 The four suburbs average a median house price of $624,250 Greg Ramsey from Hinterland Real Estate has been selling property in this pocket for 20 years and said that these areas were a favourite among Sydneysiders and first homebuyers “I’d say about 60-70 per cent of buyers are coming from Sydney but there is still plenty of local interest particularly from people looking to buy their first house,” he said This large four-bedroom property in Wyoming was recently sold by Hinterland Real Estate for $815,000 “These suburbs are all close to the M1 motorway and there are five train stations between Gosford and Ourimbah – you won’t find anywhere else on the Central Coast like that usually about one in every couple commutes to Sydney and if they are moving from Sydney so having the train and freeway close by is perfect.” Mr Ramsey said that over the past eight years or so buyers were cottoning on to the fact that places like Niagara Park and Wyoming were close to everything This two-bedroom villa in Lisarow was sold last year by Hinterland Real Estate for $475,000 people can do a lot of research and they’re finding that these areas have a lot of schools – for example Wyoming which has two public schools as well as plenty of private school,” he said “These suburbs are only 15 minutes to Tuggerah Westfield and Erina Fair and 20 minutes to patrolled beaches like Wamberal A lot of Sydney people will travel over an hour just to get to a beach.” SIGN UP FOR THE NSW REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER HERE Niagara Park has a median house price of $600,000 The median house price in Lisarow is $725,000 Wyoming is $560,000 and Narara is $612,000 The fifth fastest selling suburb on the coast was Budgewoi on the northern end which has a median house price of $467,000 third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the 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Lisarow Public School P&C will present the school’s biennial fair on March 18 Held every two years to raise funds for the school’s technology and infrastructure needs the Lisarow Country Fair always attracts large crowds will appeal to all ages with carnival rides More information can be found on Facebook – search Country Fair 2023 Transport for NSW has given assurances that the name Andrew’s Bridge will be retained on the footbridge at Lisarow once the railway station revamp is complete The move follows concerns raised by Member for The Entrance that the name could be lost in the current upgrade works being undertaken at the station “Andrew’s Bridge was named for Andrew Bridge who was killed by a passenger train on February 18 while crossing tracks at the station,” Mehan said it had no pedestrian bridge – only a level crossing with no signal system to warn of coming trains.” Mehan said information on the proposed station upgrade showed a new lift will be installed over the existing bridge name sign “The draft plans provide no information on placement of new signage,” he said “Andrew’s death saw railway stations across the state get pedestrian safety upgrades but it has state and local historic significance I’m asking the Minister to ensure the pedestrian bridge name remains and that we include signage at the station which records the reasons behind the name.” A spokesperson said preserving the name and memory of Andrew Bridge was important to Transport for NSW “The existing sign is expected to be reinstated in consultation with the family when work is complete on the footbridge,” the spokesperson said All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueClaims have also emerged from the United Workers Union that it was not consulted of the company's plans The factory that produces Sara Lee's frozen and baked treats for Australia has been located in Lisarow on the outskirts of Gosford on NSW's central coast since 1971. It employs around 200 staff. A Sara Lee employee said the factory was staffed with "many workers" who had devoted their careers to the company and "don't have the skills for other work". "News of the company going into administration has caused fear and anxiety, particularly because the cost-of-living pressures are so acute," the employee said. Sara Lee store Adamstown. Picture by Jamie Wicks"Sara Lee has trimmed the workforce back so much to save money but it has not worked," the worker said, who chose to remain anonymous. "Members just want a guarantee they will be paid their entitlement and be trained for other work to secure their future." United Workers Union's Mel Gatfield said "these are workers who live in a relatively small community and have relied on work at Sara Lee for many years". "Despite the years they have given the company, they were not consulted before [the] news." Keira Fox at the Sara Lee Bakery at Adamstown Plaza. Picture by Simone De Peak "United Workers Union is disappointed that the company failed to consult with their workers and with the union in line with their legal requirements," she said. The union plans to meet with Sara Lee CEO Mark Mackaness on October 23 to discuss the future of the company. A spokesperson from the Central Coast Council said it was "shocked" of news of the voluntary administration. "The company has been a long term fixture as an employer on the coast, and generations of locals have worked there." The council said it was hopeful a buyer could be found "to take the production facility and the brand forward for future generations". "The food and beverage industry is an important plank in the economy of our region," the spokesperson said. "Sara Lee was one of the first food producers on the coast and is still part of very strong food and beverage production ecosystem which includes Mars and Sanitarium, and many others large and small." Sara Lee factory in Lisarow, NSW. Picture via Google EarthFTI Consulting's Vaughan Strawbridge, Kathryn Evans and Joseph Hansell were appointed to manage the voluntary administration. "We are immediately commencing a process to sell or restructure the business and continue its long history of manufacturing in Australia," Mr Strawbridge said. "We are working with Sara Lee's management team and staff to continue operations while we secure the future of the business," he said. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy The completion of the Pacific Highway duplication at Lisarow is a step closer with a new intersection at Tuggerah St now open said the State Government was investing $178 million to upgrade the highway between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd “We know traffic is an issue on this important connecting route through the Central Coast and this is an important step in busting that congestion,” Zycki said including the installation of traffic signals which is a huge win for the community and our freight industry the Pacific Highway duplication will improve traffic flow travel times and safety for the 30,000 motorists who use this 1.6-kilometre section of the Pacific Hwy each day providing work for about 1400 people to date including more than 150 different suppliers and contractors.” Zycki said the new intersection realigned traffic connecting the Pacific Hwy directly with Tuggerah Stvia traffic signals “The project team is continuing work on the second bridge over the rail line with safety barriers and screens recently installed,” she said “Crews have already completed the first half of the new bridge while work is also continuing on the intersection upgrade and traffic lights at Railway Cres and we expect to have The Ridgeway intersection upgrade open early next year.” The Tuggerah St intersection traffic signals will be operating in a temporary configuration until the full duplication of the Pacific Hwy is complete The project is expected to be complete with all four lanes of the new bridge open to traffic in late 2023 Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Private property fund manager Primewest has expanded its footprint with the acquisition of Lisarow Plaza on the NSW Central Coast for $29.1 million The deal comes as more assets change hands among investors looking for higher yields than they can generate holding cash in the sharemarket or in the bank Lisarow Plaza on the NSW Central Coast was bought in a deal brokered by Colliers International.Credit: Airphoto Australia The sale was brokered by Colliers International's director of retail investment services James Wilson on behalf of a private vendor Mr Wilson said the campaign "demonstrates the ability of prudent retail investors to constantly review their hurdle rates based on the quality of the centre" adding the strata-titled nature had little impact on investors' appetite for the centre Primewest director John Bond said the acquisition was in line with the company's retail strategy along Australia's eastern seaboard "Lisarow Plaza is a strategic acquisition [that] will sit in the same fund as Hunta Super Centre," Mr Bond said Primewest manages a property fund with more than $2.3 billion in assets the Salvation Army beat more than 100 developers and investors to secure 426 Church Street No price was disclosed for the 2635-square-metre site but similar assets have garnered about $30 million The Salvation Army will relocate its Parramatta place of worship and community services to the property following its divestment of three buildings on the corner of 93-95 Phillip Street and 32 Smith Street in 2016 Frank Oliveri and Victor Sheu advised on the sale on behalf of a private vendor The Uniting Church has appointed CBRE to sell its Victorian Gothic-style church at 118 Regent Street It was previously occupied by the Uniting Church Tonga Parish and has mixed-use zoning to allow for conversion into commercial and/or residential use The sale was brokered by Colliers International's director of retail investment services James Wilson on behalf of a private vendor Mr Wilson said the campaign \\\"demonstrates the ability of prudent retail investors to constantly review their hurdle rates based on the quality of the centre\\\" adding the strata-titled nature had little impact on investors' appetite for the centre Primewest director John Bond said the acquisition was in line with the company's retail strategy along Australia's eastern seaboard \\\"Lisarow Plaza is a strategic acquisition [that] will sit in the same fund as Hunta Super Centre,\\\" Mr Bond said Lisarow Ourimbah are the 1st Grade Women’s Central Coast Cricket premiers after defeating Northern Power Orange in the grand final on Saturday Lisarow Ourimbah won the toss and elected to bat Gunisha Gard and skipper Jade Burkinshaw all scoring in the 20s setting up for a final score of 4/109 Kerry Seymour and skipper Emma Raychaudhuri each took a wicket Northern Power Orange went out for the chase as the match built to a nail biting finish finishing not out on 41 off 31 with 3 fours and a six they needed three runs but Emma Raychaudhuri was run out by Rachel Scarr to give Lisarow Ourimbah the win by one run Gunisha Garg and Fallon Burton took two wickets each to assist in restricting Northern Power Orange In the Men’s 1st Grade preliminary final The Entrance competed against Kincumber Avoca who won the toss and elected to bat for a place in the grand final Bailey Lidgard came in to put 45 off 90 on the board with a couple of wickets following shortly after Shaun Robertson top scored on 84 off 148 with 7 fours and Liam Roche was not out on 53 off 124 The Entrance went in for the chase with opening batters Simon Keen and Shaun Byfield reaching the 20s The middle order batsmen struggled to get off the mark but the Hardy brothers The Entrance were unable to chase down the score and Kincumber Avoca were unable to bowl The Entrance out which left the match a draw will progress through to the grand final to compete against Terrigal Matcham on March 15-17 at Tuggerah Regional Sporting Complex Indigenous business Bawamarra Cultural Services based in Lisarow has won a 2023 Innovate with nbn Grant Program award announced in Sydney recently opened in July 2022 with the aim of mentoring vulnerable children and youth fostering cultural education and promoting digital awareness and safety within indigenous communities and women in business – shared $125,000 in grants awarded to innovative businesses in regional and remote Australia to help them bring their bright ideas to life The winner of each category received a $15,000 grant and each category winner was automatically entered into a pool to become the overall winner and receive an additional $20,000 grant which was won by Armidale health care service Observa Care Grant winners were those decided to be harnessing the benefits of the nbn network to develop products or solutions that improve digital participation or social outcomes for regional and remote Australians Bawamarra aims to use the grant towards developing a digital awareness and safety workshop targeting vulnerable indigenous children and youth which will also include teaching indigenous culture and life skills “The aim behind establishing Bawamarra is a big answer,” May said experiences and passions I had developed to support youth men and families learn and share cultural knowledge and policy and organisational change.  “I feel extremely fortunate about winning the grant “For Bawamarra to be recognised amongst the company of nbn.co and the other finalists was a little overwhelming and also very exciting.” Run in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) the Innovate with nbn Grants Program is part of nbn’s commitment to lift the digital capability of Australia “Each year the calibre of the ideas that are presented to us continues to improve,” nbn Regional and Remote chief development officer Gavin Williams said “We’ve seen plenty of innovative ideas bursting out of the regions again this year “Our purpose is to lift the digital capability of Australia “All of the finalists and grant winners couldn’t do what they are doing without connectivity “All of the 2023 Innovate with nbn Grants Program recipients are making real differences to the lives of those who live in their communities Regional Australia Institute CEO Liz Ritchie said the finalists and winners of this year’s awards showcased and rewarded the diverse creative and groundbreaking work that is happening right across regional Australia “These awards demonstrate with the right support and tools regional entrepreneurs can compete on a national and even global stage,” she said “NBN Co and RAI have an enduring partnership based on advancing our shared objective to empower regions to thrive by celebrating what can be achieved when harnessing the power of connectivity and digital technology.” Judging by the number of print ads in our local papers of late the Liberals seem to be outspending Labor three to one in the campaign to win the seat… The Central Coast's Most Trusted News Source For Over 30 Years Scholastic Australia has signed a 5 x 5 year lease on a warehouse complex at 4 Sylvania Way Lisarow adjacent to their present premises in Railway Crescent The property comprises a site area of 6.48ha IN1 zoned land office and amenities totalling 9,953.7m² Building 1 has an area of 6,185.5 square meters* and building 2 has an area of 3,768.2 square meters* Both buildings feature awnings over loading areas and are connected by way of a 534 square meter* breezeway Commenting on the property Ben Curran from Colliers who negotiated the lease said “this is a significant transaction for the Central Coast retaining a Multi-national company and major employer in the area Scholastic have been located in Lisarow for over 50 years and it is great to be able to assist with their growth strategy The building was originally built for Sylvania Lighting and most recently occupied by Interpod A vast amount of works have been carried out to transform the premises from a workshop to suit Scholastic’s hi tech warehouse requirements.” Home | Contact Us | Site Map | Print this page | Top of page Public transport commuters will have better access at Lisarow once the finishing touches are completed at the train station the $12-million project will be open to the public – improving accessibility and safety at the site while a new lift and ramp has been installed to provide easier access for people with limited mobility parents with prams and travellers with luggage The continuation of Pacific Highway improvements through Ourimbah to Lisarow is powering ahead with piling work for the new rail bridge now underway The road widening to two lanes each way is taking place between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd and is a $178M investment by the NSW Government Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast said the project was a game changer for the region “It will improve traffic flow and cut travel times for about 30,000 motorists travelling this section of road each day,” he said The key feature of the 1.6km section of the upgrade is a new rail bridge across the train line was on the Coast on Monday for a site inspection of the project and said that work had also started on building retaining walls for the highway “Recently we have seen the completion of 95 piles to help with the construction of retaining walls next to the new section of the Pacific Hwy including north of the Railway Cres intersection,” Minister Toole said Ground improvement work for the future alignment of the highway between The Ridgeway and Parsons Rd is complete and earthwork to widen The Ridgeway is now underway.” There will be new traffic lights at the Railway Cres and Tuggerah St (formerly Macdonalds Rd) intersection with the Pacific Hwy and the existing lights at The Ridgeway will be upgraded Improved pedestrian and cycle paths will be installed along the highway and there will be improved access to the parking area at Lisarow Railway Station Daracon Group was awarded the contract to build the upgrade in November Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Terrigal MP Motorists on the Central Coast can enjoy improved traffic flow and safety with the upgrade of the Pacific Highway said the NSW Liberal National Government invested $70m to upgrade the highway increasing road capacity from one to two lanes in both directions improving journey times and road user safety “The Pacific Highway is a vital stretch of road connecting the urban commercial and industrial precincts of Gosford and Wyong,” MacDonald said “The upgrade will improve traffic flow and travel times for around 30,000 motorists who travel on the 1.6km section of highway each day,” he added MacDonald said the upgrade also delivered new sets of traffic lights with pedestrian crossing facilities at the Ourimbah St with a new shared pedestrian and cycle path built on the western side of the highway to help promote active transport two new bridges having been built across Cut Rock Creek “The upgrade has also had a positive impact on the local economy with around 1,200 workers inducted on site during the project,” MacDonald said “With Stage 3A of the upgrade of the Pacific Highway corridor on the Central Coast now complete is expected to be awarded in the coming months “Stage 4 involves upgrading the Pacific Highway and Manns Rd between Narara Creek Rd at Narara and Parsons Rd at Lisarow “The NSW Government is investing a further $3m this financial year to continue long term planning for Stage 5 of the upgrade on Manns Rd between Stockyard Pl at West Gosford and Narara Creek Rd at Narara,” he said “The Pacifi c Highway is the major road linking the M1 Pacific Motorway with Ourimbah Lisarow and surrounding coastal suburbs,” MacDonald said “The road through Ourimbah is heavily congested during peak hours so this upgrade has been very much anticipated and welcomed by the community,” he concluded Glow Up For Mother's Day: 15 Beauty Gifts She Will Adore Best Mother’s Day Flower Delivery Services Help Control Symptoms With These Air Purifiers We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview Commuters have been waiting a long time since major upgrades at Lisarow and Narara railway stations were promised in the lead-up to the 2019 State election said the work was being delivered through the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program “The proposed upgrades will make access at Lisarow and Narara Stations easier for train customers parents and carers with prams and travellers with luggage,” Crouch said “They will also ensure our local stations improve the customer experience and provide room for future growth on the public transport network “While both sites remain subject to the final planning approval a contract has been awarded to Haslin Constructions for the design and construction phases which include services investigation and site establishment The Lisarow station upgrade is proposed to include two new lifts connecting the platforms to the existing footbridge a new accessible parking space; a ‘kiss and ride’ space in the Railway Cres commuter car park; a new ramp from the Pacific Hwy pedestrian footpath and CCTV and PA system upgrades Narara station will see two new lifts connecting the platforms to the existing footbridge; a new accessible parking space; a ‘kiss and ride’ space in both commuter car parks; a new path from the station to Narara Valley Drive and the relocation of a southbound bus stop on Narara Valley Drive Aug 27Parliamentary Secretary for the Central coast UPDATE – The Pacific Highway at Lisarow on the Central Coast has re-opened The Pacific Highway at Lisarow on the Central Coast is closed as firefighters work to contain a blaze burning at a scrap yard Around 30 cars are believed to have gone up in flames after the blaze took hold early on Friday afternoon along with a range of other emergency services remain on scene Diversions are in place for light vehicles via Narara Valley Way and Railway Crescent while heavy vehicles should use the M1 Pacific Motorway For the latest traffic information visit www.livetraffic.com The newly opened Domino’s store at Lisarow is dedicated to helping those in need by providing safe hot meals to locals who are doing it tough due to COVID-19 As part of Domino’s new community-based program which aims to provide localised support in the form of free pizza Store Manager Kyle Drury has donated more than 50 hot pizzas to Central Coast Disaster Relief (CCDR) Drury said Domino’s Lisarow is committed to giving back to the local community and encourages anyone who has fallen on tough times to contact the store I understand it is a privilege to be able to operate and safely feed those in the community during this time,” he said “That is why we are doing everything possible to live up to that privilege and to return the support that our community has so generously shown us we were proud to support the volunteers and visitors of the Central Coast Disaster Relief a non-profit support service that aims to help feed those within the community by providing weekly food health check-ups and haircuts with a donation of piping hot pizzas who are providing important relief and assistance to those most at risk in our community and we look forward to continuing our support in the future.” Work is on schedule and progressing well on the major $178M upgrade of the Pacific Highway at Lisarow which is providing an employment boost for hundreds of workers The highway is being widened to provide two lanes in each direction between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd as well as a new overhead bridge near Lisarow Railway Station It is a continuation of the $70M road upgrade of two lanes each way through Ourimbah which was completed late in 2018 A key feature of the new 1.6km Lisarow upgrade is a new bridge across the rail line to replace the existing bridge at Railway Cres and already 95 huge pilings and retaining walls have been built to support the new bridge said this project was one of the most challenging and complex works that we would normally do in a number of weeks we have to completely re-think the planning for so that we can get in and do that work in sometimes 72 hours or even 48 hours,” she said Zycki said the timetable for trains on this busy main northern rail line had to be taken into account so the line could be closed and the work done quickly much had been achieved in the 18 months since the project started by contractor Daracon Group with 50 percent of the above ground engineering work such as foundations and the massive pilings now complete and more than 70 percent of the utility relocation work undertaken,” he said more than six kilometres of trenching was required for water “This project is a significant employment opportunity with about 1,000 workers from 156 companies employed on this site over the past 18 months and a very large proportion of those have been Central Coast locals there are about 80 people on the construction site which just goes to show what a significant flow-on effect this $178M project is having for the Central Coast economy,” Crouch said Next steps of work include earthwork for the new road installation of stormwater drainage and building retaining walls near Lisarow cemetery and The Ridgeway The roadworks are also part of other major upgrades through the Ourimbah to Lisarow rail corridor including improvements to accessibility and car parking which is set to start soon at Ourimbah A car finished up in a deep ditch at the Paroo Rd corner on The Ridgeway after it went over the steep embankment on Wednesday Emergency crews from NSW Ambulance and NSW Fire and Rescue were called to the scene at 9.20pm Two men were already out of the vehicle when emergency services arrived and paramedics treated them before one of the men was taken to Gosford Hospital for further treatment the car had been retrieved by a tow truck and the site cleared the Margin Cup will make its return to Pluim Park at Lisarow this February as a pre-season tournament for All Age and Over 35 Men and Women First created in 1987 by Central Coast Football Club Life Member Barry Margin the Margin Cup was an annual end of season competition held on the long weekend in October at Pluim Park The 2024 edition of the competition will be a 9-A-Side tournament for players of all abilities and will be held over two weekends in February There will be $5000 in prize money up for grabs The All Age comp will take place on February 3-4 and the Over 35 comp on February 10-11 Limited spots are available, so register your All Age or Over 35’s team today at https://ahlc.short.gy/MarginCup