COVID-19 Update April 15, 2020
[April 15, 2020] Central Coast Covid-19 update. Well, authorities appear to have been largely successfully in keeping tourists away from the Coast over the Easter long weekend, but a few…
Coronavirus Central Coast Updates
Baby wombat needs a name
In these uncertain times, there is nothing that can bring smiles more than a new, cute baby wombat. The Australian Reptile Park delivered just that with the news just before…
Shadow Health Minister calls for more COVID-19 testing on the Coast
The State Opposition is calling on the NSW Government to immediately expand testing to everyone reporting COVID-19 symptoms on the Central Coast, with the region reporting the fifth highest number…
Arts Minister Don Harwin resigns from Cabinet over Pearl Beach stay
NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin resigned from cabinet on April 10, after being slapped with a $1000 fine for self-isolating prior to Easter at his Central Coast holiday home instead…
More specific COVID-19 data called for
Central Coast data analyst Patrick Spedding is concerned about the lack of information available regarding COVID-19 hot spots and is using his considerable experience to do something about it. “The…
Health workers to receive free parking during COVID-19 crisis
The Ministry of Health is negotiating with private car park operators at NSW public hospitals to ensure staff are able to access these car parks at no cost to their…
COVID-19 Neil Diamond concert brought cheer to Brentwood Village
Music can’t fix everything, but it certainly can make people feel better, and a resident at Kincumber’s Brentwood Village has put that theory to the test. As the world adapts…
Parents and guardians need to be more alert to online threats
The NSW Police Force is urging parents and carers to remind their children about online safety during the current COVID-19 restrictions and during the school holidays. With the community spending…
Both sides of politics are calling on businesses to produce items in short supply
Both sides of politics are calling on Central Coast business owners with the capacity to produce medical goods and other hygiene products to join the fight against COVID-19 Parliamentary Secretary…
Beaches for the purpose of exercise only
The message is clear, you can only visit Central Coast beaches for the purpose of exercise, including over the Easter and school holiday periods, as strict physical distancing guidelines are…
Online surf competition to replace NSW Junior Titles
Despite the Ocean and Earth NSW Junior Regional Titles for 2020 being cancelled, Surfing NSW is holding a Web Surfing competition in its place. The competition is targeting all surfers…
Mixed reactions to small business grants
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed a $750M fund set up by the State Government to provide grants for small and micro businesses impacted by the coronavirus, but the Opposition…
Let’s mobilise all our resources
Why can’t Central Coast Council set up a roster of volunteers willing to contribute their time to community support measures in this difficult time? In the UK, the response to…
London paramedic warns of complacency
Paramedic and Critical Care Nurse, Trent Ramsay of Woy Woy, has warned Central Coast residents to remain vigilant in maintaining social distancing despite some reports that the coronavirus curve is…
From coffee spirits to hand sanitiser
Thanks to COVID-19 hand sanitiser has become one of the hottest commodities on the Coast. The hand wash shelves are almost as barren as the toilet paper aisles and the…
The greatest change since the foundation of the school
One week into online learning and Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) Headmaster, Bill Low, has labelled the school’s transition to distance education “the greatest change since the foundation of the…
21 fee free online short courses available from TAFE
Locals looking for ways to upskill themselves whilst self-isolating are advised that TAFE NSW has rolled out 21 fee free online short courses. The courses can be completed in a…
Academy of Sport goes online
Amidst the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) has put together a program to enable athletes to keep exercising safely within the confines of their homes…
Easter’s 5@5 video news
Firstly, an update on the COVID-19 coronavirus and NSW has recorded just 39 new cases in the 24 hours to Wednesday night – that’s the lowest rate of new infections…
Easter 2020 will be like no other
For Central Coast Christians, Easter 2020 will be like no other, with attendance at places of worship banned during the coronavirus pandemic and churches of all denominations offering, instead, live…