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…
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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…
Warning to prepare for 3G switch off
Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride is warning locals to prepare for the 3G switch off set to occur next Monday, October 28. Australian 3G networks are being switched over…
Fee-free TAFE courses open new pathways
Coinciding with national TAFE Day, Member for Dobell Emma McBride welcomed the news that more than 500,000 people have enrolled in a fee-free TAFE course across Australia. Fee-free TAFE removes…
3G mobile phone switch-over delayed
Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride has welcomed news that Telstra and Optus have further delayed their 3G switch-over to October 28 following community feedback. This year, Australian 3G networks…
Pay rise for early childhood workers
Member for Dobell Emma McBride has welcomed news that the Federal Government will fund a 15 per cent wage increase for early childhood education and care workers. “Every day parents…
Urgent care clinic clocks up 10,000 visits
Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride has welcomed news that the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at Lake Haven has seen 10,000 visitors. At the last election, McBride committed that, if…
Headspace helping hundreds of young people
Since opening its doors in 2022, headspace Wyong has provided more than 1,000 sessions to more than 350 young people. Many of the young people accessing headspace Wyong are aged…
Seniors’ forums deliver valuable information
More than 100 people attended seniors’ forums at Toukley 50 Plus Leisure & Learning Centre and Long Jetty Over 50s Club, hosted by Member for Dobell Emma McBride. The events…