Further relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions
Central Coast food courts will reopen on June 13, along with others in the state, as the NSW Government continues to ease social distancing restrictions. In other changes, the number…
Coronavirus Central Coast Updates
Business NSW urges consistency on re-opening
Central Coast business owners are confused and frustrated over a lack of clarity surrounding the possible return to normal operations, says Business NSW Central Coast. “Business owners see tens of…
We could be like New York
With no new cases of COVID-19 being reported on the Central Coast in weeks, local GPs are warning residents not to become complacent with their hygiene and social distancing as…
Consultant engaged to assist with coronavirus impacts
Central Coast Council has engaged a consultant to support the organisation around financial planning and financial recovery following the impacts of the coronavirus. Council said that no one could predict…
Wedding bliss still a way off for local wedding industry
Couples wanting to marry may be celebrating the relaxation of wedding restrictions, but according to one local celebrant, the industry is heading towards a crossroad. For the past three months,…
Mini Bombers excited at getting back on the paddock
The AFL Hunter Central Coast Junior season will officially kick off over the weekend of July 17-19. AFL Hunter Central Coast Board Chairman, David Flynn, confirmed the start date following…
Lights out for Laserblast
Laserblast, Escape Rooms Central Coast and UV Putt Putt have closed their Charmhaven premises. Owner’s Geoff and Wendy Francis say they made the difficult decision to close up shop due…
1,429 Central Coast businesses have applied for state government grant
Applications for the NSW state government small business COVID-19 support grant have been extended to June 30. The criteria for funding has also been extended to include micro-breweries, cellar doors…
Communal singing ban can’t keep Coastal A Cappella down
While social, sporting and community groups are all busy preparing for phased returns to normal activities, performing arts groups on the Coast are still waiting for their curtain call. Debate…
What to do with Covid fines?
With more than 1200 fines handed out in NSW since March 17 for breaches of social distancing rules, some of them on the Central Coast, the State Opposition is calling…
Gyms, indoor pools, yoga and dance studios to reopen
Gyms, indoor pools, yoga and dance studios have all been given the greenlight to reopen across the state as new cases of coronavirus continue to plummet. From June 13, all…
Council navigates turbulent financial impact of Covid-19
Central Coast Council expects to be in deficit by the end of the financial year by $41.6M with lost revenues and ongoing costs and impacts due to Covid events growing…
Doctors warn of Covid complacency
With no new cases of COVID-19 being reported on the Central Coast for some time The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network says GPs are worried that…
On ya bike!
Central Coast residents are being urged to consider the health, environmental, economic and social benefits of cycling to work. The call comes from Central Coast Local Health District’s Health Promotion…
Oddball offers post-Covid marketing ebook
Central Coast website design and marketing agency Oddball Marketing is offering free help to businesses looking to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Combining their collective knowledge and industry experience,…
Junior sport to return, but no decision yet on senior sport
The July 1 restart date for junior sport has been confirmed by the NSW Government but state sporting bodies say they need confirmation for senior sport if they’re to have…
Yakkalla has reopened
Bateau Bay based mental health support centre, Yakkalla, has reopened. Yakkalla is a social and recreation program designed to connect people living with mental illness with opportunities to pursue their…
Gyms, indoor pools, yoga and dance studios to reopen
Gyms, indoor pools, yoga and dance studios have all been given the greenlight to reopen across the state as new cases of coronavirus continue to plummet. From June 13, all…
Libraries reopen
Central Coast Council Library branches at Tuggerah, Bateau Bay, Erina and Umina Beach have reopened to the public. The branches opened their doors on June 1 offering limited services to…
More time to apply for $ 10,000 grants
Central Coast small businesses that are impacted by COVID-19 now have more time to apply for the NSW Government’s highly popular $10,000 small business grants. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…