Mental health care pledge
Australians on the Central Coast will have more options for free, public mental health care backed by Medicare, if the Labor government is re-elected on May 3. The Medicare Mental…
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Pledge to expand urgent care clinics
A re-elected Labor Government will deliver more funding to the Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Lake Haven and Charlestown to boost their capacity to treat more patients. The Lake Haven…
Labor promises cheaper batteries
A re-elected Federal Labor Government has promised to make solar batteries cheaper, slashing energy bills for households, small businesses and community facilities by up to 90%. The $2.3B Cheaper Home…
Industry heads come together in Shortland
The Housing Industry Association hosted a local housing roundtable in the electorate of Shortland on March 20 to discuss challenges the residential construction section was facing. HIA Executive Director Hunter/Central…
Call for candidates to support new sport facilities
With the Federal election looming, Cricket NSW has called on candidates in Dobell and Robertson to commit to supporting local community sport infrastructure projects at Tuggerah and Point Clare. The…
Working from home a major election issue
The working from home issue is looming large as a major factor in the May 3 Federal election. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton came out strong several weeks ago with the…
Big cash ‘splash’ pledge from Libs at Reptile Park
The Liberal Party has committed $1M for a larger-than-life addition to the Australian Reptile Park at Somersby if elected on May 3. The money would see construction of a Giant…
Ettalong foreshore in Labor’s sights
A re-elected Labor Government would put $1.8M towards an upgrade of the Barrenjoey and Umina pathway on the Ettalong foreshore. The election commitment would also go towards beach and sand…
Paid helpers needed for election
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is calling for members of the Central Coast community to register their interest for a paid role to help give locals the opportunity to vote…
Gloves are off before the bell
The date for the Federal election has not yet been called, but already the gloves are coming off – including here on the Central Coast. Liberal candidate for Robertson Lucy…
The issues which will influence our votes
With Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expected to announce a date for this year’s Federal election any day now, Coast Community News will provide ongoing stories on the candidates for local…
Therese Doyle to stand for The Greens in Shortland
Lake Macquarie Greens have announced Therese Doyle as their candidate to contest the seat of Shortland in this year’s Federal election. She is an experienced educator and campaigner, who served…