07 February 2026
CROUCH CALLS FOR E-BIKE REGULATION
MEMBER for Terrigal Adam Crouch has renewed calls for stronger regulation of e-bikes following a string of incidents involving anti-social behaviour over the holiday period.
Mr Crouch said the community continues to raise concerns about the rapid growth in e-bike use, particularly involving younger riders and instances of dangerous and anti-social behaviour in public spaces.
“E-bikes are increasingly popular and are giving more people the ability to get around, because they’re convenient and much cheaper than owning a car,” Mr Crouch said.
“However, the anti-social behaviour of a small number of e-bike riders is undermining community safety, and it’s clear the current rules aren’t working.”
Mr Crouch said concerns have also been heightened by reports of a number of young riders presenting to emergency departments with injuries related to e-bike use.
Mr Crouch said the NSW Liberals have put forward a practical policy designed to address these concerns while continuing to support responsible e-bike use.
“Our e-bike policy includes a low-cost licence plate scheme for young riders, commercial e-bike users and shared services, giving police and councils the tools they need to identify repeat offenders and act on dangerous behaviour,” he said.
07 February 2026
WORK STARTS ON PRE-SCHOOL AT UMINA BEACH
Fee-free learning for Peninsula
FAMILIES on the Peninsula can look forward to expanded access to fee-free early learning, with construction officially underway on the new Umina Beach Public Preschool.
FAMILIES on the Peninsula can look forward to expanded access to fee-free early learning, with construction officially underway on the new Umina Beach Public Preschool.
07 February 2026
CALL IS OUT TO CHANGE A CHILD'S LIFE
Need across the Coast for foster carers
CENTRAL Coast residents are being encouraged to consider becoming foster or respite carers as part of a new local recruitment campaign launched by the NSW Government, aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable children who cannot safely live with their families.
CENTRAL Coast residents are being encouraged to consider becoming foster or respite carers as part of a new local recruitment campaign launched by the NSW Government, aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable children who cannot safely live with their families.