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“Don’t travel to the Northern Beaches by car or ferry” Crouch
COVID-19 Update: Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch MP has asked Central Coast residents not to travel to the Northern Beaches by car or by ferry. Central Coast…
Confirmed COVID-19 case on Central Coast
A confirmed COVID-10 case on the Central Coast has prompted Central Coast Local Health District to urge commuters to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone who travelled on these train…
Soap is the best hand cleaner, student experiment finds
Students at Woy Woy Public School have conducted a hand-cleaning experiment which shows that “soap was the best cleaner”. Science teacher Mr David Owens said the students carried out a…
Lifting of restrictions on food courts and small gatherings welcomed
Central Coast residents have enjoyed even more freedom last weekend, after the NSW Government’s latest lot of easing of COVID-19 restrictions came into effect on June 13. The changes lifted…
Business NSW urges consistency on re-opening
Central Coast business owners are confused and frustrated over a lack of clarity surrounding the possible return to normal operations, says Business NSW Central Coast. “Business owners see tens of…
What to do with Covid fines?
With more than 1200 fines handed out in NSW since March 17 for breaches of social distancing rules, some of them on the Central Coast, the State Opposition is calling…
Junior sport to return, but no decision yet on senior sport
The July 1 restart date for junior sport has been confirmed by the NSW Government but state sporting bodies say they need confirmation for senior sport if they’re to have…
Gyms, indoor pools, yoga and dance studios to reopen
Gyms, indoor pools, yoga and dance studios have all been given the greenlight to reopen across the state as new cases of coronavirus continue to plummet. From June 13, all…
More time to apply for $ 10,000 grants
Central Coast small businesses that are impacted by COVID-19 now have more time to apply for the NSW Government’s highly popular $10,000 small business grants. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…
March quarter job losses likely to be extended in June
Latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the Central Coast fared well as far as job losses went during the month of April compared to other regional…
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You’re watching 5@5, Friday May 22. This week chaos on trains feared, political stouch on TAFE in Gosford, School’s to return full time, Volunteer awards, NZ Warriors, Bees please &…
Labor drives key amendments to Rental Package
NSW Labor is claiming a major victory for both tenants and landlords with successful amendments to the State Government’s “woefully inadequate” Rental Package, when it was debated in Parliament on…
Gosford Olympic Pool has reopened with restrictions
The Central Coast’s play spaces, outdoor fitness equipment and skate have reopened as of May 15, in line with the most recent State Government announcement easing restrictions in the face…
Elaine celebrates International Nurses Day 2020
International Nurses Day was celebrated on May 12 and the Central Coast Local Health District has shared the story of one of their own. Elaine Duck, has spent the past…
Drive through COVID-19 clinic at Kanwal
The new drive through clinic opened on May 4 and is located within the grounds of the Wyong Leagues Club at Kanwal. It will operate from 8am to 4pm from…
Covid-19 update May 6
[May 6, 2020] That was Scott Morrison foreshadowing plans to re-open the Australian economy. I’m Ross Barry and this is a Coast Community News Covid19 update, Wednesday, May 6. Well…
Never let a good crisis go to waste
So, after all the social distancing, the Stay-at-Home shouting, the endless washing and sanitising of hands, the other side of the bridge is now coming into view. And what does…
Relaxing of restrictions tied to more testing
NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has called for increased COVID-19 testing as she begins the long and challenging process of getting life back to normal. Last week, the Premier announced a…
First Central Coast COVID-19 death confirmed
[Wednesday April 22, 2020] Following NSW Health’s Daily COVID-19 update this morning, Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed the death of an 80-year-old woman with pre-existing medical conditions who…