Tag: state politics
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FEARS OVER WYONG HOSPITAL PARKING FEES
Fees will soon be charged at the redeveloped Wyong Hospital car park. Local Labor MPs have labelled the move a “sick tax”, with a petition against the policy already attracting 4,000 signatures.
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MARINE RESCUERS CALL FOR PERMANENT SHARK NET BAN
Marine animal rescue groups have echoed calls for shark nets to be permanently removed from Central Coast beaches. They’ve been temporarily pulled from the water ahead of the annual whale migration season.
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NSW ELECTION CAMPAIGN WRAP: CENTRAL COAST
Roads, rail, health, and water… The issues on the Central Coast were certainly familiar heading into the 2019 state election.
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ELECTORAL COMMISSION PLAYS DOWN ERINA OFFICE THEFT
The New South Wales Electoral Commission says there are no concerns the election has been compromised after computers were stolen from its Erina office recently. In a statement, a spokesperson said “there was no electoral roll material on the computers” and the matter was reported to police. It’s understood this is the second break in…
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TIT FOR TAT IN TRAIN STATION UPGRADES
State Opposition Leader, Michael Daley will improve accessibility at railway stations across The Entrance electorate, if he becomes Premier next month. The election promise comes after Labor pledged to install lifts Tuggerah.
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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.
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COOL RECEPTION TO AIR-CON DEAL
As the election campaign heats up on the Central Coast, Labor has raised concerns about a state government plan to keep voters cool. Locals may have to swelter through the rest of summer before we can access the deal on energy efficient air-conditioning.