5% deposit scheme for first home buyers
Hundreds of first homebuyers on the Central Coast are expected to benefit from the Federal Government’s 5% deposit scheme, set to be launched earlier than expected on October 1. Central…
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Students and apprentices pounce on Free TAFE courses
Central Coast students and apprentices are taking up the opportunity to enrol in Free TAFE, with more than 4,400 enrolments in key courses since January 2024. The Federal Government’s Free…
McBride returns to parliament
As the 48th Federal Parliament convened on July 22, Member for Dobell Emma McBride was sworn in to serve her fourth term representing the electorate. McBride was returned at the…
Bulk billing rate continues to rise
Federal Member for Dobell and Assistant Health Minister, Emma McBride, has welcomed new data which shows the bulk billing rate continues to rise in the electorate. The Federal Government invested…
Holgate residents fed up with poor connectivity
Residents of Matcham and Holgate feel like they are living in a third world country, with appalling mobile phone coverage despite being just five minutes from Erina. Adding to their…
Funding pledge for Tuggerah Lakes pathway
A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will connect missing links by funding sections of shared pathway around Tuggerah Lakes. Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride recently joined the Tuggerawong Pathway Group…
New swing allows inclusive play time at The Entrance
Inclusive play at The Entrance Waterfront Plaza has been improved with the addition of a ‘We-Go-Swing’ accessible swing and new shade sails. The project, funded by the Federal Government’s Investing…
Some relief in budget – but is it enough?
Central Coast residents can look forward to more tax cuts, cheaper medicines, increased access to bulk-billed GP visits and extended energy bill relief following the release of the Federal budget…
Government promises more road funding
In addition to a major pledge for an upgrade of Terrigal Dr, the Federal Government has promised an extra $6.5M for the Central Coast Roads Package, bringing its total commitment…
Historic funding deal for NSW public schools
The Federal and State Governments have come to an historic agreement that will put all public schools in NSW on a path to full and fair funding. Following the announcement,…
Women’s Shed celebrates one year anniversary
Women gathered to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Central Coast Women’s Shed on International Women’s Day. Member for Dobell Emma McBride addressed the celebration, congratulating the Shed on the…
Maternity crisis continues to loom large
The state of maternity services on the Central Coast continues to shape up as one of the major issues set to influence the region’s voters at the Federal election. Labor…
More choice and better health care for women welcomed
A move by the Federal Government to strengthen Medicare with $573.3M to deliver more choice, lower costs and better health care for women has been welcomed by Central Coast Federal…
Thousands visit urgent care clinic
Assistant Health Minister and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, is delighted that more than 15,000 people have been able to access free medical care at the Lake Haven Medicare Urgent…
Pay increase for early childhood workers
More than 17,000 Goodstart early childhood education and care workers will take home more pay this week as a result of the Federal Labor Government’s historic 15 per cent wage…
NDIS forum a success
An NDIS forum held recently at Blue Haven provided up-to-date information for participants, their families and carers. The forum was hosted by Federal Assistant Health Minister and Member for Dobell…
Fee-free TAFE could be at risk
The fee-free TAFE scheme established by the federal Labor government two years ago could be axed if the Labor Party loses the next election, say Local MPs Dr Gordon Reid…
Tennis at Wyong anyone?
Member for Dobell Emma McBride took a trip down memory lane when she popped into Wyong Tennis Centre to celebrate its recently completed court upgrades. “Growing up in Wyong, Baker…
Building careers for women
Member for Dobell Emma McBride is encouraging organisations and groups to apply for the Building Women’s Careers Program. With applications now being invited, the program aims to break down barriers…
Speaker of the House visits Gorokan
Speaker of the Federal Government House of Representatives Milton Dick was a special guest at Gorokan Public School on Friday, November 15. He was joined by Member for Dobell Emma…