Secondary school college to make way for regional library
ET Australia is making plans to relocate its secondary school college to make way for a regional library planned for its current site at 123 Donnison St, Gosford. Map shows…
Articles by Lucillia Eljuga
National Day of Deep Consciousness recommended
Gosford Anglican Priest, Fr Rod Bower, says he would support a national day of prayer as suggested by church group, Family Voice Australia, in response to the coronavirus, but he…
Two motions put to the National General Assembly of Local Government
Cats of Australia stand accused of killing wildlife and not only do Central Coast Councillors have them in their sights, but they want a unified national approach. The Council has…
Hospitals amend visitor arrangements
Central Coast Health District has made changes to visiting hours at facilities across the Coast to reduce the risk of Coronavirus spreading to patients and staff. The new restrictions come…
Interest rate cuts and government stimulus – what does it mean for the Coast?
As the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus begins to be felt across regional economies, Federal and State Governments have come out swinging with a range of economic stimulus measures. Some…
Meals on Wheels clients will receive one four pack of toilet paper
Meals on Wheels Central Coast has partnered with Woolworths to ensure that vulnerable people in the community can still get their daily essentials, as the community bunkers down to face…
A nuclear power station is inappropriate for the Central Coast
[Forum] Just a few points as to why a nuclear power station is inappropriate for the Central Coast. Nuclear power stations can’t be built under existing law in any Australian…
Federal member urges use of common sense
Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has urged residents to stay calm and use common sense as coronavirus protocols ramp up. “Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has made a number of changes…
Private hospital ready to assist
Berkeley Vale Private Hospital has reached out to the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) to offer to take on some of the public sector’s sub-acute medical or mental health…
Erina Fair urges residents to continue to support local retailers
Erina Fair has urged residents to continue to support local retailers during the coronavirus pandemic, with the Centre remaining fully open with extra safety precautions in place. Centre Manager, Stephen…
Internal Ombudsman’s report to date back to 2012
Real estate agent and The Entrance Ward independent Central Coast councillor, Bruce McLachlan, wants to know what skeletons are in the cupboard before making up his mind about whether to…
Mystery dumping charge not explained
Central Coast Council has reassured residents that weighbridges at its waste management facilities are regularly maintained and calibrated, following concerns raised by Green Point resident, Ron Clark, who says staff…
Pharmacists can now vaccinate children from 10 years of age
The NSW Government has enabled pharmacists to administer flu vaccinations to children from ten years of age. NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, said giving families more options to protect their…
Schools are preparing for a potential transition to online delivery
Henry Kendall High School Principal, Andrew Backhouse, has updated the school community on where the school is at in preparing for a potential transition to online delivery in wake of…
Scientific predictions made long ago are being shown to be true
[Forum] Fellow Woy Woy resident, Charles Hemmings’ letter re the ‘two climate camps’ in Coast Community News edition 232 is an unfortunate example of the distortions generously sponsored by fossil…
5 Lands Walk will not return until 2021
The popular 5 Lands Walk has been added to the growing list of events that will not go ahead this year as the Coronavirus crackdown continues. 5 Lands Walk Committee…
ANZAC Day commemorations cancelled across the Coast
RSL NSW has confirmed that ANZAC Day services on the Coast have officially been cancelled as the organisation takes steps to safeguard the community from Coronavirus. In a statement released…
Local Health District is as prepared as humanly possible
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO, Dr Andrew Montague, says the CCLHD is as “prepared as humanly possible” for a potential Coronavirus outbreak on the Coast. According to Dr…
Catholic masses, baptisms, funerals and weddings all affected
All public Catholic masses have been suspended across the Central Coast as the Diocese of Broken Bay takes steps to inhibit the spread of Coronavirus. Bishop of Broken Bay, Anthony…
Supermarkets make changes to cope with panic buying
Coles and Woolworths Supermarkets have rolled out new measures for COVID-19 vulnerable customers. Coles and Woolworths Supermarkets have both announced temporary additional shopping hours to ensure that those most at…