"I told millions of Australians that I was from the Central Coast. Some people didn't know where I meant. It is important for us to have a strong regional identity."
"Every region has a major city, Gosford is a big city and should be treated as such."
"The Central Coast is blessed with a natural landscape that is of constant inspiration to us all. We need a strong regional identity to better recognise and preserve our natural beauty."
"The Central Coast community has campaigned long and hard for legitimate regional recognition."
"The Central Coast is not a suburb of Sydney or a part of Newcastle. We have the best performing Aleague team in NSW!"
"It's time that all levels of Government identified us for what we are - a true region."
"The Central Coast needs a stronger regional identity if it is to reach it's true potential."
"Surf Life Saving recognizes the Central Coast as a region in it's own right. We'd urge others to follow suit."
"Share your sense of regional pride and get out and join the fun! Invite your family and friends to come and experience this wonderful pocket of Australia."
"The Central Coast has a unique lifestyle truly worth fighting for."
"The Central Coast's health needs deserve a local understanding with a regional response."
"Local school communities would benefit from an education system that recoginses the Central Coast."
"As a manufacturer on the Central Coast it would be great if my retail customers, around Australia, could recognise the Region where we work."
"It's important for business confidence that the Central Coast is recognised as a legitimate region."
Different people love the Central Coast for different reasons. For some it's because of its world class beaches, bush land, mountains, rivers, valleys and champion sports teams.
To others it's a great place to work, raise a family, run a business or retire. The Central Coast of New South Wales is a region that symbolizes the best of coast, city and country living.
The great appeal of the Central Coast is in the variety and proximity to Sydney and Newcastle and the world wide web.
We would like to invite you, your family, friends and business partners to experience why we love the Central Coast and we know you too will become a fan.
read the official letter from Craig Thomson, Federal Member for Dobell
