Hannah a finalist in inclusive awards
Central Coast resident Hannah Venn-Brown has been nominated as a finalist in the 2024 Australian LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Awards in the Sally Webster Ally Award category. She manages Services Australia’s HR…
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Tech grant for Macs surf club
MacMasters Beach Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC) has received $5,000 from the Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. The funds will used to buy much-needed technology including iPads and other equipment to…
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…
Boost for junior rugby union
Central Coast Junior Rugby Union (CCJRU) has received $2,562 through the Federal Labor Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. The sporting organisation plans to use the funding to support its volunteers in…
Grants for Terrigal Wamberal Sharks volunteers
Terrigal Wamberal Rugby League and Youth Club has received $5,000 from the Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. The club plans to use the funds to purchase critical equipment to help…
Subsidised childcare now available on Saturdays
Indigo Early Learning Centre is providing early learning and care services on Saturdays from 8am to 5pm at its Forresters Beach centre. Following an early childhood education and care forum,…
New recruit for Clean4Shore
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid recently joined Clean4Shore on a mission to remove pollution from mangroves at West Gosford. The group also included students and teachers from Narara Valley…
Brisbania students visit Parliament
Year 6 students from Brisbania Public School saw Parliament House up close on Wednesday, May 15. Students, teachers and parents were welcomed by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid. As…
A “cost of living” budget
An energy rebate for every household, tax cuts for all and an increase in Commonwealth rent assistance are the big take-aways from this week’s Federal Budget for Central Coast residents….
30,000 Coasties to benefit from cuts to student debt
More than 30,000 people on the Central Coast will benefit from the Federal Government’s decision to cut student debt. The move will wipe about $3 billion in student debt nationwide–…
Council to readjust parking spaces at Saratoga
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says commonsense has prevailed, with Central Coast Council set to adjust eight car spaces at Saratoga shops. Reid raised the red flag following recent changes…
Council to look into zebra crossing for Kariong
Central Coast Council will look into providing a zebra crossing on Langford Dr adjacent Kariong Public School and Kariong Childcare Centre, with community concerns that the existing crossing is not…
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…
Gosford Sewing Machine Centre has it stitched up
Gosford Sewing Machine Centre continues to be the region’s one-stop shop for sewing machine repairs, haberdashery items, and dressmaking classes. With a presence in Gosford for 40 years, and staff…
The fence is up – now for some shade
Central Coast Council agreed to build a fence after a petition containing 200 signatures called for safety features at the new park at Kariong. Coast Community News reported on the…
Banger Rebellion has arrived at Ettalong
A new mobile food truck located on The Esplanade at Ettalong Beach is fast becoming a popular culinary destination on the Peninsula. Owner David Sparkes is passionate about gourmet grilled…
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…
Saratoga parking spots are just too narrow
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is on the warpath over parking conditions at the Saratoga Village shops. Reid said recent changes to the width of car spaces at the…
More cost-of-living forums on the way
A series of cost-of-living forums is being planned across the region following the success of the recent forum held at Narara. More than 50 people attended the forum, which was…
Have your say on new veterans’ Bill
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is seeking feedback and submissions on draft legislation which will simplify and harmonise the century old veterans’ entitlements, compensation, and rehabilitation system. The draft Veterans’…