The issues which will influence our votes
With Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expected to announce a date for this year’s Federal election any day now, Coast Community News will provide ongoing stories on the candidates for local…
Robertson
Reid launches re-election campaign
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has officially launched his 2025 re-election campaign, with hundreds of Central Coast and local, state, and federal representatives joining in. Reid took the seat…
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…
Pay rise for early childhood workers
Early childhood educators on the Central Coast are set for a 15 per cent wage increase, along with their colleagues nationwide. The wage increase will be tied to a commitment…
Bulk billing rates rise by 4.5%
More GPs are bulk billing patients in Robertson as a result of the tripling of the bulk billing incentive by the Federal Government, with over two million additional bulk billed…
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…
More savings on prescription medications
Central Coast residents have saved more than $3.47M on prescription medicines since January 2023, with savings set to grow following an expansion of the number of medicines eligible for a…
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…
Coast schools urged to apply for funding
Central Coast government schools can now apply for $250,000 in funding to build or upgrade vital infrastructure. Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund will provide $215.8M in…
Marking important milestones
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid hosted a series of morning and afternoon teas during October to recognise people celebrating significant birthdays and wedding anniversary milestones. Held at Reid’s office,…
$2.08M for GP practices on Coast
Seventy-six general practices across the Robertson and Dobell electorates have received grant funding of between $25,000 and $35,000 from the Federal Labor Government’s Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program…
Food and nutrition hotline aims to help seniors
The Food, Nutrition and Dining Unit Hotline at the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is now live and Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging Central Coast residents…
MP Gordon Reid reflects on first year in office
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has reflected on the performance of the Federal Government, as the Australian Labor Party marks one year in office. Reid became Robertson’s first Labor MP…
Upgrades for 15 Coast schools
Fifteen schools on the Central Coast are set to benefit from a share of $32M in Federal Government grants to upgrade school infrastructure and equipment. The funding is part of…
Calling all photographers
A competition to recognise established and developing photographers has been launched by Member for Robertson Gordon Reid. The competition will identify striking photographs of the Central Coast region, with three…
Cash boost for better NBN broadband connections
Thousands of households and businesses all over the Central Coast will be able to upgrade to a full-fibre broadband connection thanks to a huge cash boost by the Federal Government….
Reid all set for new year in Parliament
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid arrived in Canberra on February 6 for the start Parliament’s first sitting fortnight for the year, determined to continue delivering oh pre-election promises to build…
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…
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…
Dr Gordon Reid sworn in as MP and challenged right after
Dr Gordon Reid MP for Robertson was officially sworn into Federal Parliament this week in ceremonies both inside and outside of Parliament House in Canberra. Within hours of assuming his…