Revive-ing arts and culture on the Coast
Arts, culture and entertainment on the Central Coast is set to benefit from the Federal Government’s new National Cultural Policy, Revive, with a raft of administrative changes on the way…
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Rodwells celebrate 70th wedding anniversary with a special visitor
When Thomas and June Rodwell of Niagara Park celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on January 17, Member for Robertson Gordon Reid decided to pop in to wish them well. Reid…
$70M more for Avoca Dr upgrade
The Federal Government has announced $70M in additional funding for the Avoca Dr upgrade through Kincumber, in addition to the $30M it pledged in the lead up to last year’s…
New training courses will help address skills shortage
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says a new landmark 12-month Skills Agreement signed by the NSW and Federal Governments to address skills shortages state-wide will benefit the Central Coast. The…
myGov app makes things simple, says Reid
Member for Gosford Gordon Reid is encouraging Central Coast residents to download the new myGov phone app. Reid said the new app gives people a secure and convenient option to…
Have your say on next year’s Federal Budget
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging individuals, businesses, and community groups to provide feedback on their priorities for the 2023-24 Federal Budget. Reid said Central Coast residents should have…
Drawing competition winners announced
The four winning entries in Member for Robertson Gordon Reid’s Christmas drawing and colouring-in competition have been announced. Reid said there were hundreds of amazing entries in his first Christmas…
Have your gifts wrapped and help Coast charities
A Christmas gift wrapping service is being offered at Erina Fair in the lead up to Christmas, with charities the beneficiaries. People who have their wrapped at the station will…
Reid praises national anti-corruption commission
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says the delivery of an anti-corruption commission before the end of the year will fulfill an important promise made prior to this year’s federal election….
Reid to co-chair parliamentary group focused on health
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, is to be co-Chair of a new bipartisan parliamentary group aimed at improving general practice and the nation’s primary healthcare networks. Launched this week in…
$5M boost for NAISDA
NAISDA Dance College will be able to significantly expand its presence on the Central Coast following a $5M allocation in the 2022 Federal Budget to the nationally recognised First Nations…
Playspace upgrade at Pretty Beach
The Turo Reserve playspace at Pretty Beach has received a much-needed upgrade. The work was undertaken thanks to a $105,000 funding injection from the Federal Government and $5 000 from…
Ross Park playspace has a makeover
An upgrade to Avoca Beach’s Ross Park district playspace has been completed and officially marked by a visit from Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine…
New amenities for Ettalong netball courts
Lemon Grove Netball Courts at Ettalong Beach have a new sports and amenities building, thanks to a partnership between the Federal Government and Central Coast Council. The project saw the…
Labor to roll out pre-election promises for Coast
The Federal Government is starting to make good on its pre-election promises for the Central Coast, with Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, visiting the…
New tree and plaque at Woy Woy honour late Queen
A plaque at the site of a newly planted gum tree recognising Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee was unveiled recently by Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, and community members at…
Reid rolls sleeve up for vaccination #4
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, is urging residents to make sure they are up to date with any COVID-19 vaccinations they are eligible for, after receiving his own fourth dose…
Hylton Moore Oval playspace upgrade complete
Hylton Moore Oval playspace at East Gosford has received an upgrade thanks to Federal Government funding, contributions from Central Coast Council, and East Gosford Football Club. The playspace upgrade, completed…
Valuable lesson on First Nations history
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, joined Aboriginal Elder Aunty Robyn Reid to give a lesson to year four Central Coast Grammar School students about First Nations’ culture and history on…
War of words over road repair backlog
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast has hit back at claims by Labor Federal and State MPs that the State Government has provided no “region specific support” to address the…