2020 HSC students have received further clarity
Central Coast based HSC students have received further clarity around how their HSC will proceed, following the latest advice from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Chair of the NESA…
Coronavirus Central Coast Updates
The insurance company turned their back on us
Margaret and Darren Waters of Killarney Vale are in coronavirus quarantine at the Crowne Plaza, Melbourne, and say that they feel like they’re in a four-star prison. A phone interview…
Public comment on draft Economic Development Strategy deferred
Council has voted to defer public comment on a draft Economic Development Strategy. Mayor Lisa Matthews said it was crucial that the community have its say on both the Local…
Schools… to close or not to close
The closure on April 1 of Kincumber High School due to a student returning a positive COVID-19 test has thrown Central Coast parents into even more confusion over whether or…
This week’s News 5@5 audio/video
[Central Coast, April 3, 2020] Covid19 cases reach 112 on the Central Coast. NSW announce a $10,000 grant for small business, Childcare to be made free for those who need…
Are we winning the war?
As the Coast’s health system braces for a rise in hospital admissions, nascent signs have emerged of a slowing in the rate of spread of the COVID-19 virus. Earlier this…
Major supermarkets undertake mass hirings
Coles and Woolworths have both announced that mass hirings are taking place as the two supermarket giants battle to keep up with demand. On March 27, Woolworths unveiled its plans…
Village Central Wyong still open for business
While the Coast bunkers down in the face of COVID-19, the retailers at one local shopping centre are doing all they can to keep their doors open and people in…
Police officers spat at and coughed on by woman claiming to have COVID-19
A 31-year-old woman has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly spitting and coughing at police officers whilst claiming to have COVID-19. At about 8:20pm on Thursday, March 26, officers…
Health fund premiums may be waived
Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) Chief Executive, Dr Rachel David, said Central Coast residents who are health fund members that are experiencing financial distress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Hockey Association to take advantage of season delay
It’s uncertain times ahead at Wyong’s Central Coast Hockey Association (CCHA), with hockey joining the long list of winter sports on the Coast that have announced that their season’s been…
Stimulus packages will be a boon to the Coast
In its latest stimulus package, the Federal Government will put $130B into an historic wage subsidy to keep about six million workers on the job. The JobKeeper payment will provide…
Police to ensure that mandatory quarantine direction is adhered to
State Emergency Operations Controller and NSW Police Force Commissioner, Mick Fuller, is urging community compliance with mandatory quarantine measures now in effect. Anyone entering Australia is subject to a ministerial…
Public playspaces closed
Central Coast public playspaces, outdoor fitness equipment and skate parks have been closed in line with the latest direction from the Australian Government to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Central…
Central Coast COVID-19 Update 1 April
[April 1, 2020] Today, we have a further update on the virus from Local District Health and a range of news and announcements about closures on the Central Coast, including…
Health workforce wanted
Central Coast Local Health District (the District) is calling on health workers to join its workforce in a bid to significantly bolster its workforce in response to COVID-19. A range…
Two’s company, three’s a fine
The National Cabinet has moved to adopt stricter social distancing guidelines, taking the limit on gatherings down from 10 people to just two. Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced the drastic…
School attendance drops to 15 per cent
Woy Woy Public School principals Ms Ona Buckley and Mr Dan Betts have said the school was complying with directives from the NSW Government as well as NSW Health and…
College campuses transition to online learning
[Umina, Woy Woy] Both campuses of Brisbane Water Secondary College have transitioned to online learning. Umina campus principal Ms Kerrie O’Heir said Umina students now had access to a range…
Woy Woy Lions activities postponed at least until May
The Woy Woy Lions Rugby Club will not be back at Rogers Park until at least the first week of May. Central Coast Rugby Union has announced that all rugby…