Warriors begin training at Central Coast Stadium
The NZ Warriors trained at Central Coast Stadium Friday morning as they prepare fro the resumption of the NRL season. The revised NRL Draw was released earlier this week, recommencing…
Coronavirus Central Coast Updates
Go outside and play: Council reopens public spaces
The Central Coast’s play spaces, outdoor fitness equipment and skate reopened as of May 15, in line with the most recent State Government announcement easing restrictions in the face of…
Monday-itis predicted for Coast commuters
The NSW Government’s new COVIDSafe Transport Plan was released on May 18, but it has left Central Coast commuters who rely on public transport wondering how they’ll get to work….
Irish virus blues
Damned virus gimme troubles take away my fun gonna git me a doctor’s mask then git me a virus gun go searchin’ for that virus teach that critter a little…
Online access for religious and ethics education
Umina Beach Public School has given students access to new online curriculums being offered by approved providers of Special Religious Education and Special Education in Ethics, according to principal Ms…
Masterplan on display for second time
The draft Mt Ettalong Reserve Masterplan will be open for a second round of public feedback to make up for lack of face-to-face consultation due to the coronavirus restrictions. Feedback…
Two Neighbourhood Centres to receive a share in over $282,000
Two local community organisations are to receive a funding injection following a recent announcement from the Federal Government. The Wyong and San Remo Neighbourhood Centres are both to receive a…
School’s back full time but transport issues remain unresolved
[Central Coast] School is officially back in session for all public school students, with the NSW Government ordering a return to full time schooling from May 25. NSW Premier, Gladys…
Council will review tenders to cut costs
Central Coast Council will continue to honour current contracts, but tenders will be reviewed, staff have told councillors at their April 27 meeting. Upcoming tenders would be “reviewed to understand…
Crouch defends childcare support package
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has hit back at criticism from the State Opposition over delays in the delivery of the $82M Council childcare package pledged by…
$ 1M funding boost for local emergency services
Central Coast Council will soon be more than $1M better off, thanks to a State Government decision to fully fund the local government increase in the Emergency Services Levy (ESL)…
The Y hotline keeps youth connected
YMCA NSW (the Y) is determined Central Coast youth won’t feel left behind during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the closure of the Gravity Youth Centre at Lake Have and cancellation…
Restrictions no problem for retirement village manager on Mothers’ Day
Coronavirus isolation was never going to stop Forresters Beach Retirement Village Manager, Julie Ramage, from spending quality time with her mum on Mother’s Day, because her mum, Mary Pendergast, just…
Kincumber retailers stay a shop-ahead of virus
Kincumber Village has introduced a new ‘Shop Ahead’ call and collect initiative to ensure customers can safely access their favourite coffee, fresh food and takeaway food without leaving the comfort…
Many gamblers helped by lockdown, says counsellor
The coronavirus lockdown has helped many gamblers see that there is life beyond the pokies, according to gambling counsellor Mr Chris Davidson. Mr Davidson has been offering counselling online since…
Clothing ready for distribution
The Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association is distributing winter clothing for those in need. The range includes men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; sports wear, business wear and…
Mingara Athletics Club named Country Club of the Year
Mingara Athletics Club has taken out two top awards at the Athletics NSW 2020 Club Awards. The club was named Country Club of the Year for its efforts over the…
Local families to benefit from new support package for Creative Kids program
In response to COVID-19, the NSW Government is supporting Creative Kids providers pivot from face-to-face classes to online learning. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam…
Present restrictions are essential
[Forum] May I once again beg your indulgence to state my indignation and outrage on watching this morning’s ABC program which interviewed men who agreed, over emphatically, that all our…
Virtual community for grandparent raising grandchildren
A new virtual community for grandparent raising grandchildren (GRG) families on the Central Coast has been formed. Central Coast Family Support Services (CCFSS) and the Centre of Excellence for Equity…