Quieter roads are an opportunity, says bike shop owner
A local bike shop owner has suggested that residents take advantage of quieter roads to get exercise on their push bikes. Glidez and Scooters for Everyone owner Ms Liz Macnamara…
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Spread of new infection slows
Authorities appear to have been largely successful in keeping tourists away from the Coast over the Easter long weekend, albeit a few local residents were fined for social isolation infringements….
16,000 businesses to benefit from Jobkeeper payment
With payments under the Federal Government’s Jobkeeper scheme set to begin from May 1, Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, says up to 16,000 Central Coast businesses, already eligible for tax…
COVID-19 Update April 15, 2020
[April 15, 2020] Central Coast Covid-19 update. Well, authorities appear to have been largely successfully in keeping tourists away from the Coast over the Easter long weekend, but a few…
Mandatory Code of Conduct to provide rent relief for commercial tenants
There is more certainty for businesses on the Central Coast with the announcement on April 7 that a Mandatory Code of Conduct will be implemented in all states and territories…
On the front line in the battle against COVID-19
Central Coast paramedics are feeling the strain in their role as front-line workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Australian Paramedics Association State President, Chris Kastelan, who has been stationed on the…
Tourists asked to stay home
The word is coming from all levels of government on both sides of the political spectrum, “if you’re staying on the Central Coast and don’t live here, go home”. And…
Local Olympic hopefuls await new selection pathways
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics officially have a new date, but for the Coast’s handful of Olympic hopes, the future remains uncertain. On March 23, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and…
Woodport childcare COVID-19 case identified
A three year old child from Woodport Early Learning Centre, Erina has been identified as confirmed case on the Central Coast. The child and their family are in isolation at…
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…
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…
Changes to elective surgery & outpatients at Central Coast Local Health District
Central Coast Health District has announced changes to elective surgery procedures across the region as part of a statewide preparation for boosting resources to tackle the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. NSW…
NAISDA Dance College to cease onsite operations for now
NAISDA Dance College was the Coast’s first educational facility to cease onsite operations as a Coronavirus precautionary measure. College CEO, Kim Walker, announced on March 18, that NAISDA had taken…
All football activity suspended
Football has become the Coast’s second winter sport to announce big changes to its format this season following the Coronavirus outbreak. On March 17, Central Coast Football CEO, Darren Sprod,…