COVID 19 restrictions eased
The NSW Government has announced changes to its COVID-19 restrictions around gatherings, capacity limits and wearing a face mask. Coming online across the Greater Sydney area from January 29, up…
Coronavirus Central Coast Updates
Carers can share the first day milestone with children
Parents of Kindergarten students will be able to share the first day milestone with their children, according to newly released Covid guidelines. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said the main…
Education concerns for children living in poverty
As thousands of Central Coast children prepare to return to school, The Smith Family has raised concerns on COVID’s impact on the education of children living in poverty. A new…
When to wear a mask? The $200 question
From today $200 fines may apply for people overtly breaking the COVID-19 health orders relating to masks. Police say they will be working with the community to help the community…
Masks on – new restrictions on Central Coast from midnight
The Premier has announced today that given the risk of COVID-19 transmission on the Northern Beaches and across Greater Sydney (including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains), adjustments are being…
Fourth local COVID case prompts extra vigilance
Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed that a fourth Central Coast resident has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The person had been identified as a close contact of a case…
Third local COVID case identified in isolation
UPDATE: Central Coast Local Health District has informed today that a third local case of COVID-19 has tested positive. The household contact is related to the Avalon cluster. As this…
Palm Beach Ferry Service will continue to run
The Palm Beach to Ettalong and Wagstaffe Ferry will continue to run on schedule despite calls from some residents to suspend the service during the Northern Beaches COVID-19 cluster period….
Second COVID case confirmed on Central Coast
[Sunday Dec 20, 2020] A second active COVID-19 case was identified on the Central Coast today by the Central Coast Local Health District. Central Coast Local Health District is providing…
Strict COVID restrictions reintroduced for Central Coast
To ensure that COVID-19 does not continue to spread beyond the Northern Beaches, the following restrictions are coming into place immediately: Household gatherings will be limited to 10 visitors. The…
Central Coast named in Victorian travel restrictions
Central Coast residents have been specifically included in the ‘red zone’ COVID-19 travel restriction protocols in Victoria. Borders will be closed from midnight. [Updated Dec 20, 2021]. “If you’re from…
Christmas Carols now an online streaming event only
The big Christmas carols event to be hosted by the Central Coast Mariners on Sunday evening December 20 has now morphed into an online only streaming event. No attendance by…
COVID UPDATE – Central Coast resident tests positive
COVID UPDATE: Central Coast Local Health District is providing care and support to a Central Coast resident who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. They are currently in self-isolation at home,…
“Don’t travel to the Northern Beaches by car or ferry” Crouch
COVID-19 Update: Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch MP has asked Central Coast residents not to travel to the Northern Beaches by car or by ferry. Central Coast…
Doggy themed exhibition tells artist’s story of COVID-19
For many of us, our pets proved to be an irreplaceable source of comfort and companionship during lockdown and that’s exactly the subject of Maree Azzopardi’s latest exhibition. The Entrance…
Baha’i thrive during the pandemic
While religious groups and institutions have struggled to adapt in the face of COVID-19, the Central Coast Baha’i community is thriving. Scattered across all corners of the Central Coast, the…
Further easing of restrictions for Christmas
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed a relaxing of restrictions announced recently by Premier Gladys Berejiklian, saying the move will bode well for the region’s businesses as Christmas approaches. From…
COVID-19 Youth Recovery Strategy called for
Shadow Minister for Youth, Amanda Rishworth, and Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, held a youth roundtable with local youths at Lake Haven’s Gravity Youth Centre on November 13. Run…
Many parents too concerned to have children COVID tested
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has reminded residents that children, including those aged under five, can be tested for COVID-19 at its clinics at Gosford and Wyong hospitals, in…
Hospital visitor restrictions eased
Visitor restrictions at Wyong and Gosford Hospitals’ Emergency Departments have been eased. As of October 15, patients arriving at the ED can now be accompanied by one support person. On…