Denied entry into Queensland to visit dying stepfather
[Video report included] A Woy Woy man was denied entry into Queensland this month to visit his terminally ill stepdad after he was suddenly told he had a week left…
Central Coast
Tiali Eliza – Writing, Creative Blocks and less structure – AMPED Culture Central Coast
AMPED: Tiali Eliza is one of those artists that pop up on your Spotify algorithm and makes your day; Her sultry voice and heavy riffs will have you playing her songs on repeat. Tiali came from a musical family but was…
Where can Central Coast residents holiday?
October 18, 2021: As our lifestyle begins to return to pre-covid routines, strict travel rules still remain in place for most Central Coast residents, particularly for those who wish to…
Business as usual
Forum – Well might you ask where does the election of Dominic Perrottet leave the Central Coast – up the creek without a paddle I think. Perrottet has already made…
Local case numbers begin to ease
Central Coast Local Health District has reported 17 and 18 daily COVID-19 cases during Tuesday and Wednesday respectively in their two 24 hour reporting periods. The number indicates a downward…
Local contact tracers catch up
October 12, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed this morning that 22 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm Monday night. Significantly,…
77 local cases reported over weekend brings local tally past 1000
Monday Oct 11, 2021: A sum of 77 local COVID-19 cases have been reported by Central Coast Local Health District over the 72 hours to 8pm Sunday night. This brings…
The Weekly News 5@5
Oct 8, 2021: October 8 2021: Nine great stories this week. First up, Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed that the local case tally has now reached 964, with…
Mafalda Moutinho – Tea is the way – AMPED
Mafalda Mountinho has landed in the peculiar and curious profession of a tea master. Coming from a background completely unrelated, Mafalda came to Australia to do a BA in product…
New Premier must return focus to the people
Central Coast Labor MPs are calling on the new Premier of NSW, Dominic Perrottet, and his leadership team to quickly affirm their commitment to supporting the Central Coast. “The new…
A future under Premier Perrottet raises questions
Dominic Perrottet was sworn in as NSW Premier at 2pm on Tuesday, October 5, following the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian last week as she is being investigated by the Independent…
Cases continue to climb over the long weekend
Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed that a sum of 133 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 over the last 4 days to 8pm Monday night. An all…
The Weekly News 5@5
October 1, 2021: This week, the Central Coast’s local case tally has steadily increased, with Central Coast Local Health District confirmed that the local case tally has now reached 749,…
Confusing travel standards for Coasties
This week the NSW Government revealed the next stage of its roadmap out of lockdown, and whilst the majority of ‘freedoms’ have been welcomed, many on the Central Coast have…
Public Inquiry Day One a debacle
The long awaited first day of the Public Inquiry into the Central Coast Council was a bungled exercise in using technology. In normal circumstances Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch would take up…
Arjanna Chitranjan – Women’s Circles – AMPED culture interviews
In interview by Ellen Rubbo – I’m sitting with Arjanna, a Srilankan woman who lives in Avoca beach. Arjanna is a yoga teacher who runs women’s circles and who feels…
Contact tracers chase the infection source of 29 new cases
Sept 22, 2021: Thirty-five, 35 – local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm Tuesday night. The source of infection for 29 cases is under…
Earth tremor recorded on the Central Coast this morning
Numerous local reports of seismic activity have been reported to Geosciences Australia this morning as a result of a Magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded in Victoria this morning at 9.15am. One…
14 new exposure sites 27 new cases
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed that 27 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm Monday night. A new…
Young woman dies in Gosford hospital with COVID amid 27 new cases
A young woman, in her 20s who had underlying medical conditions has died at Gosford Hospital yesterday. Central Coast Local Health District confirms she had tested positive to COVID-19. Hospital…