New flagpole for Ocean Beach SLSC
Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is set to replace its flagpole, thanks to $2,000 in funding through the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. Member for Robertson Gordon…
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Bourke Rd set for a fix
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed news that Bourke Rd at Ettalong Beach has been scheduled for renewal works. A response provided by Central Coast Council to representations made…
Sign up for grants information
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid wants to make sure all community organisations, sporting clubs, P&Cs, not-for-profit organisations, and veterans groups are aware of government grants they could be eligible for….
Young cricket star recognised in Parliament
A rising young cricket star from Holy Cross Catholic School at Kincumber has been spoken about in Federal Parliament. Elizabeth Brannan, who is a member of the Kincumber-Avoca Cricket Club,…
Hospital kiosk open for business again
After being closed for 18 months following COVID-19 lockdowns and renovations, the Woy Woy Hospital Auxiliary Kiosk is once again open and serving the community. Open from 10am until 2pm…
Reid highlights intersection concerns in Federal parliament
Member for Robertson has taken his campaign for a solution to hazardous traffic conditions at the intersection of Wards Hill Rd and Empire Bay Dr to Federal Parliament. Reid gave…
MP Gordon Reid reflects on first year in office
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has reflected on the performance of the Federal Government, as the Australian Labor Party marks one year in office. Reid became Robertson’s first Labor MP…
MPs have a cuppa to support Cancer Council
The Central Coast’s two Federal MPs were seen raising a cup together at Parliament House on May 25 – a cup of tea that is. Member for Robertson Gordon Reid…
Government Ministers meet local veterans
Veterans and veterans’ organisations from across the Central Coast had the chance to meet with Federal Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh, State Minister for Veterans David Harris and Federal…
Riding for Disabled gets major boost
Riding for the Disabled at Somersby has received a major boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program ($7,500) and Volunteer Grants ($2,000). Funding will be used to upgrade fencing…
Mingaletta says thanks to Indigenous Minister
Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation at Umina Beach has presented Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, with a certificate of appreciation. The certificate was delivered recently to…
Mangrove Mountain leads the way in energy efficiency
The Mangrove Mountain Hall is showing the region how it is done when it comes to energy efficiency. After receiving a grant from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program Round…
Info session on the Voice to Parliament deemed a success
A recent Voice to Parliament information session held recently at Club Umina saw more than 100 Coasties attend. The information session on just what the Voice encompasses featured panellists Jacob…
Women’s health forum at Umina Beach
A Women’s Health Forum was held at Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, Umina Beach, on Monday, May 1, organised by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid, himself a doctor. Special…
Envoy’s visit a boost for arts sector
The Special Envoy for the Arts, Susan Templeman, joined Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid to meet with stakeholders from the arts and live music industries on the Central Coast…
Budget provides some relief for Coast families
Central Coast families are set to benefit from a range of cost-of-living relief measures and increased access to bulk-billed GP appointments outlined in Tuesday’s Federal Budget. Increases to JobSeeker payments…
Help in accessing aged care
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed the introduction of the Care Finder program, offering vulnerable older Australians one-on-one intensive support to help them access aged care as well…
Haynes Ave resurfaced – but more work is needed
Haynes Ave at Umina Beach has been resurfaced by Central Coast Council with funding from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, but residents say there is still…
Boost for Coast’s general practices
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says a new program announced this week by the Federal Government will provide a much-needed boost to general practices on the Central Coast and across…
Local sporting champs acknowledged
Recipients of the Australian Government’s Local Sporting Champions Program were recently acknowledged at an awards presentation by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid. The program provides funding of up to…