Push for fair share of social housing funds
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is urging the State Government to ensure the Central Coast receives its fair share of $610M in funding for social housing. The NSW Government is…
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Bay to Bay Running Festival a hit with locals
The Bay to Bay Running Festival 2023 was a hit with local and visiting runners last Sunday, June 18, with all four events being sold out to capacity, according to…
Solar and battery systems for 20 rural fire stations
Solar and battery systems have been installed at 20 Rural Fire Stations across the Central Coast to ensure services can continue to operate independently should a grid power failure occur…
Be prepared for wild weather
NRMA Insurance has revealed that the Central Coast was the third highest hit region by wild weather in NSW in Autumn and is urging Coasties to download a new hazards…
Harvest Festival warmed the hearts of many
The Central Coast Harvest Festival 2023 brought warm hearts and smiles to organisers, locals and visitors alike over the recent long weekend. Big attendances caused parking challenges at many of…
Coasties recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
Eight Central Coast residents have received an Order of Australia (OAM) medal and one has received an Emergency Services Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours List, announced on June 12….
Writers Festival deemed a massive success
The Words on the Waves Writers Festival has been deemed a huge success by authors, event organisers and participants. Over 50 authors from all over the country took part in…
Wind farms no threat to whales says Professor
With the northern migration of whales catching a lot of attention – and the prospect of wind turbines off the Central Coast looming in the background – Professor Gregory Andrews…
MP Gordon Reid reflects on first year in office
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has reflected on the performance of the Federal Government, as the Australian Labor Party marks one year in office. Reid became Robertson’s first Labor MP…
Relief in sight for frustrated commuters
The region’s commuters are welcoming an announcement that the State Government will accept all 12 recommendations made by the Sydney Trains Review aimed at streamlining the rail service in and…
de Vilder’s choir sings in a wave of change
Music and song have always heralded changing times. Sting’s music helped tear down the iron curtain, jazz paved the way for rock and roll and The Beatles sang in the…
Natural bodybuilding the perfect stress relief
Working with disadvantaged youth can have its challenges, but Central Coast resident Mani Olmedo has found Natural Bodybuilding to be the perfect self-care and stress relief hobby. Olmedo, who has…
Music a big part of 5 Lands Walk
Music, dance and performances have been hallmarks of the 5 Lands Walk since it first began and this year will be no different. Bringing a refreshed energy to reflect the…
Become a volunteer, urges Tesch
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is calling on residents to give up their time and volunteer, with National Volunteer Week being celebrated from May 15-21. Aimed at recognising the crucial…
It’s time to fix those bridges
I wish to congratulate Geoff Mitchell of Kariong (CCN390). He put the hammer on the nail when he pointed out that our infrastructure is so inadequate. Over the past 30…
Uniting welcomes aged care pay rise
Uniting Care Australia, with four aged care facilities on the Central Coast, has welcomed a 15 per cent wage rise for workers in the industry announced in last week’s Federal…
Coast nurses reaffirm call for safe staffing levels
In the lead-up to International Nurses Day on May 12, Central Coast members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) were out in force throughout the region last week,…
Major boost for three Coast organisations
Three Central Coast organisations are among seven regional community groups and charities to share in almost $650,000 from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. The funds will be used to support the…
Envoy’s visit a boost for arts sector
The Special Envoy for the Arts, Susan Templeman, joined Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid to meet with stakeholders from the arts and live music industries on the Central Coast…
Volunteer excellence award for Peter
Central Coast resident Peter Pearce received one of the top volunteering awards during National Volunteer Week celebrations when he took out the 2023 ShelterBox Volunteer Excellence Award. Pearce has dedicated…