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…
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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…
Huge investment in Olympic and Paralympic sports
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed the Federal Government’s largest ever investment in Olympic and Paralympic sports to help athletes achieve glory on world stages. A record $283M in…
Reid welcomes new vaping laws
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed the passage of world-leading vaping laws through the Australian Parliament. Following the Bill’s passage through Parliament, the sale, supply, manufacture, importation, and commercial…
New program will strengthen nursing workforce
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says a new scholarship from the Federal Government will help strengthen the Central Coast’s nursing workforce. The $50.2M Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program…
PM pops in to deliver on infrastructure funding
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was on the Central Coast on Wednesday, June 12, to deliver on the Federal Government’s $2.5M pledge to fund a new building for the Kincumber Roos…
Support for language schools
Four community language schools in the Robertson electorate have received support from the Federal Government’s Community Language School Grants, with a total of $92,700 going to local language schools. Across…
Coasties benefit from bulk billing incentive
The Central Coast has seen some of the largest increases in bulk billing across Australia since the Federal Government tripled the bulk billing incentive, says Member for Dobell Emma McBride….
Pharmacists to give flu shots in aged care homes
Residents in aged care and disability homes are now eligible to have free flu and other National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines at the homes, administered by pharmacists. The Federal Government’s…
Applicants sought for youth committee
The Federal Government is looking for young people to play a vital role in shaping government policy and programs that matter to them and Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is…