October 15, 2021: this is CCN’s weekly news 5@5, this week’s top stories reflect the start of opening up after months of lockdown.
This week’s stories
- Many Central Coast businesses reopened their doors on Monday. While the festivities were only for the vaccinated – spirits were high across much of the community.
- If you’re confused by the latest COVID rules and you’re discovering the word ‘freedom’ means different things to different people – don’t feel alone.
- Central Coast Local Health District has reported 17, 18 and 15 daily COVID-19 cases during Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday respectively in their three 24 hour reporting periods.
- A Barefoot Dutchman has been making his way through the Central Coast this week..
- The Public inquiry into Central Coast Council has continued this week.
- SPORT
- The sixth event in this season’s Sail Grand Prix (SGP) has been won by the Australian team, helmed by Gosford Sailing Club Alumnus and Olympic Gold Medallist, Tom Slingsby.
- The Vissla Pro Ericeria in Portugal has come to an end without lasting success for the three Central Coast competitors
- Central Coast Mariners are gearing up for the new season of the A-Leagues which is expected to launch for the Yellow and Navy side on November 21 away against Newcastle Jets in Newcastle.
- And to finish off this week here is some vision of today’s Central Coast School Strike for Climate – held online, for safety reasons.
Produced by Central Coast Newspapers in Gosford. Presented by Maisey Rae reporter Skaie Hull & David Abrahams . Film and video production by Alex Herget. —full video archive here—