Call for work on Ettalong foreshore before Summer
Residents of Ettalong Beach are wondering just when the $1.8M pledged by the Federal Government for the renourishment and repair of the Ettalong Beach foreshore between Picnic Pde and Ferry…
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30,000 locals to benefit from student debt cut legislation
The Federal Government has introduced legislation to cut 20% off all student debts, honouring a pre-election commitment and wiping more than $16B in debt for more than three million Australians….
MRI scans to be funded through Medicare
More people on the Central Coast will have access to MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans funded through Medicare thanks to changes that came into effect on July 1. At present…
Patrick Croke oval upgrade complete
Lighting and amenity upgrades at Patrick Croke Oval in Kincumber have been completed. Gathering at the oval this week to celebrate the finish of the works were Federal Member for…
Government help in wake of flooding
The Federal and NSW Governments are delivering more funding to help communities recover from the recent severe flooding across the state. This will include damage caused by east coast severe…
Work set to begin on Wyong town centre upgrade
Work is finally set to begin on the $420M upgrade of the Pacific Hwy through Wyong town centre. The joint Federal and NSW Government project will provide two lanes in…
All levels of government set to discuss Wamberal erosion solution
All levels of government are set to meet to discuss urgent solutions for erosion at Wamberal Beach after NSW Premier Chris Minns ruled out the sale of any State Government…
Boost for Coast Shelter programs
Coast Shelter is set to establish two new 12-month programs focussed on fostering employment readiness, life skills and wellbeing for young people on the Central Coast thanks to $440,000 in…
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…
Freeze on draught beer excise promised
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid says a two-year Federal Government freeze on draught beer excise will be a boon for Central Coast businesses and the hospitality industry in general….
Timely funding for youth service
Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) is set to receive $988,650 from the Federal Government to secure its future on the Central Coast with a new hub at Gosford. It is…
Government fights to keep bank branches open
With many bank branches closing on the Central Coast in recent years, Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has welcomed a commitment from the major banks secured by the Federal…
Home Guarantee Scheme helps hundreds of Coasties
More than 1,800 people on the Central Coast have been helped into their own home thanks to the Federal Government’s expanded Home Guarantee Scheme. Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid,…
Regional library powers ahead
Construction of the Regional Library in Gosford is now well past the halfway mark following the recent completion of the third, and final, suspended floor slab. Central Coast Mayor Lawrie…
Scholarships for aspiring teachers
Central Coast students beginning teaching degrees in 2025 can now apply for scholarships worth up to $40,000 which are designed to encourage more people to become teachers. Member for Robertson…
Fee-free TAFE set to continue
The Federal Government is set to introduce legislation to establish fee-free TAFE as an enduring feature of the national vocational education and training system. The legislation would see 100,000 fee-free…
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…
High-speed rail plan for Central Coast line on track
A business case for the Newcastle to Sydney stage of the much-anticipated High Speed Rail network is due to be delivered by the end of the year. Nearly 30 boreholes…
Have your say on Avoca Dr upgrade
Central Coast residents are invited to help shape the long-awaited Avoca Dr upgrade at Kincumber by having their say on proposed safety and efficiency improvements options. The Federal Government is…
New pathway confirmed for Mannering Park
The funding is ready to flow on a new shared pedestrian and cycle pathway connecting the suburbs of Mannering Park, Kingfisher Shores and Chain Valley Bay as the Federal Government…