Pledge to upgrade Saltwater Creek Reserve
The Liberal Party has committed $800,000 to upgrade the playspace at Saltwater Creek Reserve at Long Jetty if elected on May 3. Liberal candidate for Dobell Brendan Small said the…
Election
Bellamy to run as an Independent for Robertson
Long-time Central Coast resident Lisa Bellamy will contest the seat of Robertson as an Independent in the Federal election, with a firm commitment to protecting the Central Coast way of…
Reid doubles down as election date called
At last the Federal election date has been called for Saturday, May 3, and while Central Coast pledges have been pouring in for weeks, the campaign has now officially started….
Libs plan to widen Warnervale airstrip
The Liberal Party has committed $10M to expand and resurface the airstrip at Warnervale airport if elected in May. Shadow Minister for Finance, Senator Jane Hume, said this investment will…
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…
Budget bling as election looms
Tuesday night’s Federal Budget reaffirmed what most people already knew – the state of the nation’s public finances is rapidly deteriorating. After two years of surplus, courtesy of a windfall…
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…
Promise to make medicines cheaper
The Federal Government has promised to make medicines cheaper if re-elected in May, with a script to cost Australians no more than $25 under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Described as…
Government promises more road funding
In addition to a major pledge for an upgrade of Terrigal Dr, the Federal Government has promised an extra $6.5M for the Central Coast Roads Package, bringing its total commitment…
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…
Federal election 2025: I’ll see you, and raise you
The latest polls suggest it was a good week for Labor. Or was it? The latest AFR/Freshwater poll this week indicated the ALP would win 71 seats if the election…
Freeze on draught beer excise promised
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid says a two-year Federal Government freeze on draught beer excise will be a boon for Central Coast businesses and the hospitality industry in general….
Coast jobs at risk says ACTU
Up to 200 jobs could be lost on the Central Coast under a Coalition plan to cut $6B from the public sector, says the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)….
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…
Greens candidates announced
Central Coast Greens have announced their candidates for Robertson and Dobell in the coming Federal election. Candidates Cheryl Wallace (Robertson) and Simon Cooper (Dobell) are committed to putting dental and…
Gloves are off before the bell
The date for the Federal election has not yet been called, but already the gloves are coming off – including here on the Central Coast. Liberal candidate for Robertson Lucy…
Labor promises more bulk billing
The Federal Government has pledged $8.5B to deliver an additional 18 million bulk-billed GP visits each year if re-elected. Assistant Health Minister and Member for Dobell Emma McBride said Australian…
Maternity services in political focus
EDITORIAL – The Central Coast’s maternity services are shaping up to be a key issue in the upcoming federal election. This week Labor’s Federal Health Minister Mark Butler announced a…
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…
Will interest rate cut affect the election?
The Reserve Bank’s recent cut in interest rates is likely to have only a minimal effect on the Federal election, according to many pundits. The rates were cut to 4.1%…