24 May 2022
The wheel is turning but the Liberal hamster is dead
Australia has voted and the LNP Coalition government was eaten alive. As an ex Victorian Liberal executive said, when asked on ABCTV last Saturday Night “what was happening to the Liberals?” He replied, “Well, the wheel is turning as I see it… but the Hamster is dead!”
24 May 2022
A new phase in Australia's history
Communities around the country have just delivered a momentous shift in our nation. And it carries with it a deafening call for climate action and a fairer democracy.
24 May 2022
Slide Milligan: a musical journey
Central Coast musical artist Slide Milligan has just released his astonishing debut album, built on impressive musicianship and vocal performance, which shines through tracks like ‘Feelin’ Fine’, ‘Tomorrow’s Yesterday’ and the textured title track ‘Blood Red River’.
20 May 2022
Community warned of 'dual threat' from smoking and vaping
The Central Coast community is being warned of the “dual threat” smoking and vaping poses for our health and environment.
20 May 2022
Inquiry into homelessness amongst older people
The NSW Upper House Standing Committee on Social Issues is currently conducting an inquiry into homelessness among people aged over 55. The Committee is calling on the public to prepare submissions, which close 29 May 2022.
20 May 2022
Maths the solution to future careers
Exciting new ambassadors are showing students where maths can take them in their future careers, as part of a NSW Government campaign to change perceptions of maths among young people.
17 May 2022
Lucy Wicks tipped to lose Robertson
Since 1983 the seat of Robertson has always been won at every election by the political party that forms government. And it’s now been revealed that catastrophic secret internal Liberal polling is predicting that Lucy Wicks is tipped to lose her seat.
17 May 2022
$40 million for Central Coast Roads
The Coast has some of the worst roads in NSW, and they need proper investment for the future. An Albanese Labor Government has committed to invest $40 million to upgrade roads across the Central Coast.
17 May 2022
Smashing win for tennis club
Gosford Tennis Club has received $30,986 for a replacement shed after its application to the 2021 Community Building Partnership program was successful.
13 May 2022
Life under a client dictator… (Riktator)
Not surprisingly, when you live under a local government dictatorship ratepayers can expect to be seen as no more than a heard of council milch cows – to be milked completely and utterly dry. And that’s exactly what is happening on the Central Coast!
13 May 2022
Morrison: a report card of failure
Wednesday night’s final leader’s debate of the election campaign saw Anthony Albanese declared the winner for the third time. And what about Scott Morrison – for a man of God he seems to have lost his moral compass. It was obvious that ‘Scotty from Marketing’ was more interested in ‘tuning’ the audience that had tuned in.
13 May 2022
Boosting manufacturing on the Central Coast
This week Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation, Ed Husic joined Member for Dobell, Emma McBride to announce that an Albanese Labor Government will boost manufacturing jobs on the north end of the Central Coast by funding a Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub.
13 May 2022
Morrison yet to spend cent on Gosford car park promise
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch has slammed the Morrison Government after it was revealed that the Federal Government has still not provided a single cent towards the $30 million Gosford Commuter Car Park commitment made by the Morrison Government before the 2019 federal election.
13 May 2022
Six years on - a failed council merger
12 May marked six years since the Baird-Liberal-Government failed council merger – our community should be asked about the future direction of local government on the Central Coast.
13 May 2022
Healthcare Matters
Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler joined Member for Dobell, Emma McBride on Wednesday to discuss Labor’s plan for better healthcare on the Coast.
10 May 2022
A nose for political lies
What Australians have learned about Scott Morrison over the last couple of years is that he never takes responsibility for a problem. He always blames someone else. He always goes missing and he always lies. The lack of ethics involved with Morrison’s political lying and the hypocrisy of having a religious Prime Minister has put Australian lives at risk and left the economy in a shamble.
10 May 2022
Waste stopped from entering waterways
Council has removed over 191 tonnes of waste from Gross Pollutant Traps in March and April following consistent heavy rainfall, stopping litter, dirt, sediment, and other pollutants from entering the Central Coast waterways with stormwater.
10 May 2022
Have your say on the future of Long Jetty Hospital
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, is reminding the community to have their say about the future of clinical services to be offered at the Long Jetty Healthcare Centre.
10 May 2022
Green light for net zero decarbonisation hub
Research, development and commercialisation for decarbonisation technology in NSW is being fast tracked, with a $15 million investment in the NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub. And the good news for the Central Coast is that The University of Newcastle is part of the consortium creating the NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub to develop and commercialise low-emissions technology.
10 May 2022
$2.5 million commitment to Kariong sport precinct
Labor has announced that it will commit $2.5 million to upgrade the Kariong Sporting Precinct if it wins government on May 21.
6 May 2022
Who is Emma McBride?
Emma McBride is a true blue local. She grew up in Wyong, went to high school in Tuggerah, and her first job was in her family’s coffee shop at the old Wyong Plaza. For the past six years she has been the Federal Member for Dobell and understands and knows the needs of Coasties.
6 May 2022
Fixing roads on the north end of the Coast
When it comes to fixing roads, the Central Coast has one of the worst road backlogs in NSW. And after recent weather events, there are even more potholes and hazards on our roads than there have been previously.
6 May 2022
No more than a graffiti vandal?
In the political race to win the seat of Dobell, Liberal candidate Michael Feneley has raised community anger with his visual sea of corflutes stretching from Lake Munmorah to Wyoming.
6 May 2022
Application open for riverbank restoration grant
Landcare and environmental groups can now apply for funding to repair and restore their properties damaged by drought, bushfires or floods.
6 May 2022
Home grown future Paralympian
Riley Moore, 19-year-old Coastie with a big future, has been invited to attend the Pathways to Paralympics camp on the Gold Coast this week after his five gold medal win at the Australian Para Swimming Titles.
6 May 2022
Toll rises to hit Coast commuters
Central Coast residents travelling to Sydney face a steep rise in tolls as the Liberal Government seeks to introduce distance based tolling.
6 May 2022
Council vegetation maintenance is vandalism
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, is asking Council to halt further ‘maintenance’ of vegetation along Wyong Road, which has resulted in the complete removal of all vegetation. Mr Mehan has likened these supposed ‘works’ to vandalism and an eye-sore.
3 May 2022
Who is Michael Feneley?
Dr. Michael Feneley, the Liberal candidate for Dobell, said in a recent mail-out to voters’ that the Liberal plan was to make record investments in health, yet he supports Scott Morrisons cut to health care. Feneley has previously stood as a Liberal Party candidate but failed to cross the line. Michael Feneley is a Scott Morrison blow-in with no ties to the Central Coast and doesn’t care about Coasties.
3 May 2022
Improving access to healthcare across the Central Coast
Member for Dobell, Emma McBride confirmed that a Labor Government will fund two Medicare Urgent Care Clinics on the Central Coast, so locals and families can get the urgent medical care they need.
3 May 2022
Soccer camp winds up
The first East Coast Soccer School’s (ECSS) 4 Day Soccer Development Camp, since the COVID-19 lockdowns, has come to an end, with participants leaving with better technical skills, a newfound confidence, new friends and improvements to last them a lifetime..
3 May 2022
Pause on bulk waste kerbside collection lifted
Central Coast Council and its waste collections contractor Cleanaway have lifted the temporary pause on new bulk waste kerbside collection bookings after new bookings were temporarily paused on 14 April due to significant staff shortages caused by COVID-19.
3 May 2022
Farm gates to open for Harvest Festival 2022
Foodies, families and fun-seekers will flock to the Central Coast hinterland over the June long weekend for the return of one of Council’s most anticipated annual events, Harvest Festival.
3 May 2022
Coastability scholarship applications now open
Applications are now open for the CoastAbility 2022-23 Scholarship for both academic and athletic pursuits for registered clients with the organisation. $5,000 are on offer for successful applicants and the organisation is encouraging young people with physical disabilities to apply.
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