Tag: federal politics

  • QUARTERS CASH PROMISED FOR NORAH HEAD LIGHTHOUSE

    QUARTERS CASH PROMISED FOR NORAH HEAD LIGHTHOUSE

    Visitors come to Norah Head Lighthouse reserve for the sun, the salt and the sand – but the elements have had an impact on the keeper’s quarters over the past century. A $160,000 funding boost was announced on Friday, to fix up the heritage visitor accommodation.

  • SENATE CANDIDATE FR ROD JOINS ICAN PARTY

    SENATE CANDIDATE FR ROD JOINS ICAN PARTY

    Seeking a spot in the federal senate, outspoken Anglican priest Rod Bower has aligned himself with a new political party. ‘Independents for Climate Action Now’ candidates will unite on the ballot paper for a “science-based approach” to the environmental issue. But members will be largely free to campaign on other issues. (AUDIO ONLY IN PARTS.)

  • WEB WOES HIGHLIGHTED ON CENTRAL COAST

    WEB WOES HIGHLIGHTED ON CENTRAL COAST

    The Central Coast’s internet woes were the focus of local federal election campaigns today. Labor is pledging to fix to poor connectivity at homes linked to the NBN, although the Coalition say it’s already on the job.

  • BUDGET 2019: THE CENTRAL COAST REACTS

    BUDGET 2019: THE CENTRAL COAST REACTS

    The budget was a mixed bag for the Central Coast. There were sweeteners for education, business and a boost for infrastructure in the south. But the opposition says the region’s north has been forgotten.

  • POLLIES CALL FOR COAST TO BE BUDGET PRIORITY

    POLLIES CALL FOR COAST TO BE BUDGET PRIORITY

    Central Coast politicians are hoping the region is made a priority in the federal budget. They say roads, infrastructure and education are the areas where the Coast is falling behind.

  • CENTRAL COAST COMMUTER CAR PARKS TO EXPAND

    CENTRAL COAST COMMUTER CAR PARKS TO EXPAND

    The hunt for a parking spot at Gosford and Woy Woy train stations will – eventually – be made a little easier. The federal government is handing $35 million to the state, to create hundreds of extra car spaces.

  • ROADS, PATH UPGRADES EN ROUTE TO FEDERAL ELECTION

    ROADS, PATH UPGRADES EN ROUTE TO FEDERAL ELECTION

    The road to the federal election has held black spot funding and path pledges for the Central Coast. Infrastructure fixes for Copacabana and the Peninsula were on the agenda today, as both sides of politics eye off the seat of Robertson.

  • BIG DAY IN COAST POLITICS BRINGS ELECTION SWEETENERS

    BIG DAY IN COAST POLITICS BRINGS ELECTION SWEETENERS

    While Wallarah 2 dominated much of the political discussion today, MPs also came armed with election sweeteners. They’ve promised a program to expand employment opportunities for young people with mental health conditions, and a financial boost for the arts.