Bays Fair won’t be held until next year
The Bays Community Group will not hold its annual Bays Fair until next year. Group president Ms Cathy Gleeson said the Fair’s organising committee made the decision to postpone the…
Coronavirus Central Coast Updates
Joint Task Force set up to help local business
In a bid to respond to the current business climate, a Central Coast COVID-19 Economic Task Force has been established to help local business through this volatile time. Central Coast…
Central Coast Covid-19 update March 30
[March 30, 2020. 5.30pm] Hi, thanks for joining us for or March 30 COVID19 bulletin. For those of you joining us for the first time, earlier bulletins from recent weeks…
Council waste facilities close to public
Central Coast Council has announced access restrictions to council waste facilities for the public, commencing Monday March 30. From Monday both Woy Woy and Buttonderry waste management facilities will be closed to the public,…
Draft budget on public exhibition but doesn’t include coronavirus
Central Coast Council has forecast a deficit of $32.5M next financial year in its operational plan for 2020-21, but has recognised that significant adjustments may need to be made in…
Landlords asked to be flexible with commercial rents
The Gosford Erina Business Chamber is calling for flexibility to be applied to business when it comes to commercial rents across the Central Coast. Chamber President, Rod Dever, said the…
Respect and take on social distancing and hygiene measures – Wicks
It is essential that Coast residents “respect and take on” social distancing and hygiene measures as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, says Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks. Wicks said…
Theatre productions left in the dark
The theatres of the Central Coast have gone dark, with productions planned for coming months canned as theatres and halls around the region closed to the public in recent weeks…
Higher School Certificate is going ahead in 2020
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Board has confirmed that the Higher School Certificate (HSC) is going ahead in 2020. NESA Chairman, Professor Peter Shergold, made the announcement on March…
Central Coast COVID-19 numbers continue to rise sharply
[Friday Mar 27, 2020] Confirmed coronavirus cases on the Central Coast continue to rise sharply over the last few days. As at 1pm Friday 27 March, Central Coast Local Health…
Central Coast Beaches open – But no Life Guards
Central Coast beaches remain open, but the familiar red and yellow flags will not go up for the rest of the season, in response to the evolving situation with coronavirus….
TOKYO 2021
After weeks of speculation by the sporting world, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the 2020 Olympics, due to start in July, will be postponed for up to…
The Week’s News 5@5 audio/video
This week we’ll update you on the latest Covid-19 news, some initial impacts on local business and jobs, some things Coasties are doing to keep their businesses open, an update…
Gosford Private Hospital still open for normal business
Gosford Private Hospital has assured patients that it’s business as usual as staff adopt new Coronavirus safety measures into day to day operations. The hospital is a part of the…
Banks’ decision to freeze loan repayments for small businesses welcomed
Business NSW Regional Director Central Coast, Paula Martin, says moves by the banks to freeze loan repayments for small businesses will be a great relief to many Coast businesses suffering…
More details of the shutdown
Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has issued a reminder to Central Coast residents of the latest steps announced by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, on and before March 25, to help…
Council calls on Federal and State Governments for direct economic stimulus
Central Coast Council will call on the Federal and State Governments to direct economic stimulus packages to local government in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Lisa Matthews said…
Council elections postponed until September 2021
Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has described a State Government decision to defer the local government elections for one year as “sensible”, considering the current environment. Local Government Minister, Shelley…
Centrelink and MyGov inundated
Major queues formed at Centrelink branches all over the Coast on March 24, as those whose jobs are already impacted by shutdowns raced to apply for their entitlements. Reports also…
Hundreds of hospitality workers on the Central Coast are without jobs
Hundreds of hospitality workers on the Central Coast are without jobs, as clubs and hotels closed down at noon on March 23, following a directive from Prime Minister, Scott Morrison,…