Call for urgent fix on Nioka Ave
Residents of Nioka Ave at Point Clare are calling on Central Coast Council to honour its initial plans to upgrade the street with kerb, guttering and footpaths. Plans drawn up…
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New line marking for touch association
The Peninsula Touch Association has received $2,700 from the Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. Spokesperson Rod Dillion said the association was a fast-growing sports community. “We have over 500 members…
Welcome boost for cricket club
Southern Spirit Cricket Club has received $5,000 from the Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. Club spokesperson Sean Dickson said grants like these allow sporting clubs and in particular its volunteers…
Upgrade for Kariong school
NG Central School at Kariong has received $25,000 from the Federal Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund. Principal Andrea Cingi said the money was used for vital upgrades. “At NG Central School,…
Boost for Umina Bunnies
Umina Bunnies Junior Rugby League Football Club (JRLFC) has received $5,000 from the Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. The football club will use the funds to cover the costs involved…
Honouring our sporting champions
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid recently hosted a commendation afternoon tea for several recent Round 4 Local Sporting Champion and Local Para Champion recipients. The recipients honoured were: Caleb Gouck…
New gazebo for Avoca Beach school
Avoca Beach Public School P&C has received $2,300 from the Federal Labor Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants Program. P&C President Laura Day said the funds would be used to enhance the…
Students get the low-down from Federal MP
Students at Central Coast Adventist School gained first-hand knowledge on law-making in Australia when they met recently with Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid. Reid visited the school to address…
New-look recreation precinct unveiled
Central Coast Council has officially opened the new and improved regional skatepark and BMX track at Umina’s Peninsula Recreation and Active Lifestyle Precinct. The $8M upgrade includes a new basketball…
Seniors’ forum tackles cost of living
As the Central Coast manages cost-of-living pressures, Member for Robertson Gordon Reid recently hosted a seniors’ forum in conjunction with Broadlands Green Point supported by representatives from Services Australia. The…
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…
Local MP praises new financial hardship directives for telcos
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed new directives from the Federal Government making it mandatory for telecommunication companies to provide financial hardship assistance to all customers experiencing difficulties paying…
Second veterans’ forum
A second forum for the veterans’ community to discuss matters relating to veterans and their families will be held at Ettalong on August 5. Organised once again by Member for…
New app could help save lives
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid, himself a doctor, has praised a new program aimed at empowering members of the community to respond quickly when someone nearby goes into cardiac arrest….
Peninsula club nets government grant
TKT Ocean Beach Netball Club has received $1,000 from the Federal Labor Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants Program. The club will use the funding to support its volunteers by buying a…
Have a go at the PM’s spelling bee
All young wordsmiths on the Central Coast are being encouraged to enter this year’s Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee. The free online competition is for Australian school students in Years 3…
Get ready for 3G switchover
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is urging Coasties to ensure their phones are prepared for the 3G switchover from September 1. The estimated number of 4G mobile handsets that could…
MP weds love of his life
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has tied the knot with partner, Shaylee Hilton. The two met in Year 4 while studying at Central Coast Grammar School. The wedding took…
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…
New program aimed at beefing up cyber security
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed a new grants program aimed at increasing cyber literacy for those most at risk of being impacted by cyber crime. The Federal Government…