Council candidates subject to donation caps
Political parties and candidates contesting the September 9 Local Council election are subject to donation caps, which have been adjusted for inflation from July 1. Donations are now capped at…
Election
Look at what happened last time
I have just heard that Mr Chris Holstein is to stand for election to the new Central Coast Council. As a ratepayer on the Peninsula, I could not believe my…
Kulnura farmer stands for council
Kulnura farmer Ms Lorraine Wilson will stand as an independent candidate for the Gosford West Ward in the Central Coast Council election on September 9. She said an independent presence…
Gary Chestnut runs for council
Former Gosford Council employee Mr Gary Chestnut will lead the Central Coast New Independents group in the Gosford West Ward in the council elections. Mr Chestnut’s running mates in the…
Pilon says state funds still on the table
The NSW Government used the escalated cost of the Woy Woy railway underpass, from $52 million to $112 million, as an excuse to scrap the project, according to candidate for…
Sportsbet see Liberals as 5 to 1 outsiders to win back Gosford
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party, which has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity across the country, has not been registered as a political party in NSW and so will not…
Berejiklian refuses to confirm September council election
New South Wales Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian, during her visit to the region for a Community Cabinet meeting, was not prepared to confirm that the Central Coast would have a…
Future councillor’s role will be more demanding than ever
It’s less than nine months before the voters of the Central Coast go to a council election. Arguably this will be the most important election in the region’s history. The…
No obligation on the State Government to have local government
Robert Findley’s contention that the swing against the Turnbull Government can be attributed to LGA amalgamations (“Listen to the people”, 14/7/16) doesn’t seem to be based on any factual knowledge….
Wicks wins Robertson by 2093 votes
Ms Lucy Wicks announced her win in the seat of Robertson at her local park in Springfield on Wednesday, July 6. The Robertson vote proved to be a close race,…
Pensioner Manifesto proposed
If ever there was a social group for which we need to formulate a protective “log of claims”, it is our many pensioners who live in Robertson. Pensions are essential…