Energy saving grants for businesses
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging businesses on the Central Coast to apply for the latest round of Energy Efficiency Grants (EEG) for Small and Medium Enterprises to improve…
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Helping Coasties buy their first home
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme has helped more than 1,500 people on the central Coast into their first home since May 2022. More…
Vital youth mental health service facing the axe
The highly successful Youth Hub at Gosford will close its doors at the end of April unless a new source of funding can be found. Despite alarming statistics revealing more…
Tackling childcare challenges
A forum to discuss early childhood education and care held at Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on Friday, February 2, saw educators, providers and families discuss the challenges faced by…
Celebrating milestones
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has hosted his first morning tea of the year to recognise people celebrating a significant birthday or wedding anniversary. “Some in our community cannot always…
Sporting champs honoured
Five local sporting champions and one para champion have been recognised for their achievements during a special morning tea hosted by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid. The morning tea,…
NBN upgrades available on Coast
Eligible residential homes and businesses in parts of the Central Coast can now place an order to upgrade their NBN connection to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP). This includes parts…
Free broadband connection for eligible families
With the return of the 2024 school year Central Coast families are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for free home broadband through the Federal Labor Government’s School…
New tax cuts a “good thing” for Coast, says Reid
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says the Federal Government’s latest tax cuts, announced on January 25, were a good thing for the Central Coast. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese copped some…
Reid takes a stand against vaping
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has accused the former Liberal Federal Government of being “asleep at the wheel” as vaping rates, especially among young Australians, skyrocketed. Talking-up the Labor Government’s…
Avoca Dr upgrade powers ahead
The Avoca Dr upgrade through Kincumber is powering ahead with engineering surveys of the drainage systems and underground services planned to be undertaken for up to six weeks from Monday,…
Answer on petrol pricing “underwhelming”
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is “underwhelmed” by a response from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) concerning the disparity in petrol prices across the Central Coast and between…
Reid looks for solution to problem intersection
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has met with Transport for NSW representatives to discuss solutions for the intersection of Wards Hill Rd and Empire Bay Dr at Empire Bay. In…
Help a child get prepared for school
Operation Backpack is underway collecting essential back-to-school items for local families and children in need. The joint initiative between Kincumber Village and the Lions Club of Green Point Avoca will…
Boost for Men’s Sheds
Kincumber Men’s Shed and St Joseph’s Workshop at West Gosford have received funding from the Federal Labor Government to continue supporting the health and wellbeing of men in the community….
A New Year message from Gordon Reid
As the new year gets underway, Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has extended his best wishes to Coast Community News readers. “My partner Shaylee and I wish the people…
Robertson Medallions for schools’ best
The inaugural Robertson Medallion has been presented to students in primary and secondary schools across the electorate during end-of-year assemblies. Established by Member for Robertson Gordon Reid, the medallions recognise…
Fears paid parking on the cards for Wyong Hospital
Community concerns that paid parking could be introduced at Wyong Hospital are escalating with the matter currently “under review” by the State Government. Federal MPs Gordon Reid (Robertson) and Emma…
Urgent care clinic a “game changer”
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has told Federal Parliament that the new Peninsula Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has helped take pressure off hospital emergency departments since opening in November. He…
Wiseberry launches Christmas appeal
Wiseberry Peninsula has put out the call for non-perishable festive food items for its annual Christmas appeal. Donations collected through the Christmas appeal will go towards supporting Mary Mac’s Place…