• "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."
  Julie Goodwin
  Masterchef Winner
• "Every region has a major city, Gosford is a big city and should be treated as such."
  John Singleton
  Businessman
• "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."
  Ken Duncan
  Internationally Acclaimed Photograher
• "The Central Coast community has campaigned long and hard for legitimate regional recognition."
  Mary Doherty
  Campaign Director
  I Love the Central Coast
• "The Central Coast is not a suburb of Sydney or a part of Newcastle. We have the best performing Aleague team in NSW!"
  Lawrie Mckinna
  Former Mariners Coach
• "It's time that all levels of Government identified us for what we are - a true region."
  Chris Holstein
  Gosford City Mayor
• "The Central Coast needs a stronger regional identity if it is to reach it's true potential."
  Bob Graham
  Wyong Shire Mayor
• "Surf Life Saving recognizes the Central Coast as a region in it's own right. We'd urge others to follow suit."
  Chad Griffith
  Executive Officer Central Coast Surf Lifesaving
• "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."
  Barton Lawler
  Chair of Central Coast Tourism
• "The Central Coast has a unique lifestyle truly worth fighting for."
  Craig Thomson MP
  Federal Member for Dobell
• "The Central Coast's health needs deserve a local understanding with a regional response."
  Dr Phil Godden
  Central Coast liision of General Practice
• "Local school communities would benefit from an education system that recoginses the Central Coast."
  Sharryn Brownlee
  President Central Coast P&Cs
• "As a manufacturer on the Central Coast it would be great if my retail customers, around Australia, could recognise the Region where we work."
  Marion Mikkelsen
  Open Shutters - Local Manufacturer
• "It's important for business confidence that the Central Coast is recognised as a legitimate region."
  Ken Baker
  President RAC NSW Business Chamber

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October 7, 2009 A group of business and community leaders is pushing both the state and federal governments to recognise the Central Coast as a region in its own right. read more

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