Tag: federal politics
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FEDERAL TREASURER VISITS CENTRAL COAST
Hard hats and hi-vis were on hand as the federal Treasurer hit the Central Coast today. Inspecting the work of local tradies – who claim they’ve been able to put on an extra two apprentices following recent federal budget measures. Josh Frydenberg was quizzed on assisting the region’s ageing workers on wage subsidies, but largely…
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RAWSON ROAD ROUNDABOUT FIX JUMPS TO $32 MILLION
The cost of fixing a notorious Woy Woy intersection has doubled, as more detail emerges from this week’s federal budget. The Rawson Road roundabout receiving extra funding – bringing the price tag to more than $32 million.
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CONCERNS HOMEBUILDER PROGRAM WON’T HELP COAST’S COVID RECOVERY
The government’s Homebuilder scheme was welcomed by business as a boost to the region’s 11,000 tradies. But Labor argues it does not go far enough to grow jobs or tackle housing inaffordability.
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CONCERNS ABOUT CENTRELINK CALL CENTRE SAFETY
Concerns have been raised about the federal government’s ability to protect Central Coast public servants. At least one person has been struck down with COVID-19 in the Tuggerah Centrelink call centre – which reopened today as more await test results.
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400 RETAIL POSITIONS LOST ON CENTRAL COAST
The Central Coast’s coronavirus cases continue to rise and so too are job losses. New figures have revealed just how serious the issue is for the region’s retailers, with hundreds now facing an uncertain future.
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QUESTIONS OVER COMMUTER CAR PARK TIMELINE
The struggle to find a carpark is a constant battle for thousands of Central Coast commuters. Earlier this year, the federal government promised cash to build new spaces in Gosford and Woy Woy, but the opposition says it’s not happening fast enough.
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ACCOMMODATION SUBSIDIES HOPED TO LURE GPs TO PENINSULA
Accommodation allowances will be rolled out, as a way of enticing more doctors to live and work on the Central Coast. The Federal Health Minister visited Umina Beach today, reaffirming his commitment to address a GP shortfall.
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CENTRAL COAST’S NORTH GETS FEWER DOLLARS IN $70 MILLION ROADS PACKAGE
The road to the election was paved with infrastructure promises for the Central Coast. But the opposition has questioned the government’s priorities, with just $5 million for a local roads package going to the north.
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CENTRAL COAST VOTES: PROMISE WRAP
Tomorrow Central Coast voters will make their choice. The region receiving plenty of attention from Canberra throughout the campaign.
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WATER, EDUCATION ON AGENDA AS COAST CAMPAIGN CONTINUES
Tuggerah Lakes’ water quality was back on the political agenda on Friday. The Liberal Party promising to match a $4.7 million Labor pledge to install pollutant traps, among other measures. For the opposition, education was the focus of the day. It committed $1.3 million for the University of Newcastle to enhance its food science course…