Some relief in budget – but is it enough?
Central Coast residents can look forward to more tax cuts, cheaper medicines, increased access to bulk-billed GP visits and extended energy bill relief following the release of the Federal budget…
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More roads funding pledged by Libs
The pledges for roads funding keep on coming from the Liberal Party. This time, the Liberals are pledging $3.9M to undertake a full upgrade of Nioka Ave between Talinga Ave…
Both major parties pledge Terrigal Dr upgrade
The pledging war between the major parties continued this week, with the Liberal Party promising $112.5M for a major upgrade of Terrigal Dr if elected and Labor announcing there will…
Libs’ pledge to invest in safety
The Liberal Party has pledged to invest more than $3M in safety initiatives on the Central Coast if elected. Shadow Minister for Community Safety, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Jason…
Maternity crisis continues to loom large
The state of maternity services on the Central Coast continues to shape up as one of the major issues set to influence the region’s voters at the Federal election. Labor…
Empire Bay a winner whatever the election outcome
Empire Bay is set to be a winner in this year’s Federal election, no matter who takes government. With an election date expected to be announced imminently, the Liberal Party…
War of words over maternity services
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has hit back at claims by Liberal candidate for the seat Lucy Wicks that the Government has “ignored and neglected” the women of the…
Dutton launches Wicks’ campaign in Gosford
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was on the Central Coast on December 4 to launch Lucy Wicks’ campaign for the seat of Robertson at next year’s Federal election. Hundreds of campaign…
Lucy Wicks to stand again for Robertson
The Liberal Party has announced that former Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks will once again contest the seat in the federal government election to be held early in 2025. Wicks…
‘Distressed’ Lucy Wicks asks for privacy
Former Federal Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks has asked for privacy following a revelation by Sydney radio station 2GB that she was behind a formal complaint against NSW MP Taylor…
Wicks and Reid: why vote for them?
On the eve of the federal election, Coast Community News spoke to the candidates of the two major parties in the seat of Robertson. With polls wavering, the race between…
The race for Robertson is on
The Central Coast is sure to be in the spotlight on election night, with Robertson one of five Liberal-held seats considered to be at risk of falling on May 21….
Government pledges $40M for Coast roads
Prime Minister Scott Morrison joined Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, and Liberal candidate for Dobell, Michael Feneley on May 11 to make a pre-election pledge of $40M to improve the…
Scomo visits Umina Beach
With the Federal Election just a week away, Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited Umina Beach (May 11) and made a number of promises if the Coalition is re-elected on May…
New Rogers Park facilities up and running
The new sports amenities building at Rogers Park, Woy Woy, is now complete with sports groups such as Woy Woy Roosters Junior Rugby League Club, Central Coast/NSW Cricket, and Peninsula…
Liberals criticise Labor’s $30M pledge for Avoca Dr upgrade
Liberal State and Federal MPs on the Central Coast have slammed a $30M election pledge by Labor for an upgrade of Avoca Dr at Kincumber as ill-conceived and poorly costed….
Playspace upgrades underway
Central Coast families will be able to enjoy upgraded facilities at six of the region’s playspaces by the end of June, thanks to $825,000 in funding from the Federal Government….
Gosford Centrelink and Medicare to be relocated
The Gosford Medicare and Centrelink offices in Watt St will close on May 30, with staff to be relocated to a new Gosford Service Centre in the ATO building in…
Labor pledge to fix Avoca Dr at Kincumber
The Labor Party has pledged to invest $30m in an upgrade of Avoca Dr at Kincumber if elected on May 21, but Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, remains sceptical about…
Local disappointment with Federal Budget
Last week’s federal Budget was met with disappointment from local organisations after Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said it delivers the next stage of the Government’s plan to build a…