Unvaxxed Council employees face the sack
A number of Central Coast Council staff who remain unvaccinated are facing the sack as they come to the end of extended leave while others have already been terminated. Central…
Covid-19 restrictions
Singing and dancing will be back in vogue
The NSW Government’s “staged and flexible” approach to easing COVID-19 restrictions will see settings change from the beginning of Friday, February 18. The following adjustments will come into play overnight…
Restrictions to remain for at least a month
Current COVID-19 restrictions for hospitality venues, mask wearing and QR code check-ins will remain for another month “to maintain community safety”, the NSW Government announced last week. Current settings will…
State sets safety rules for school return
Students will return to school on February 1 under “COVID-smart settings that will minimise the risk of the virus and allow teachers and pupils to return safely to the classroom,”…
Teachers want a plan for safe return to school
EDUCATION – The Central Coast sub-branch of the Independent Education Union is calling for consultation and clarity from the NSW Government as teachers, support staff and students prepare for the…
Shelves may remain empty for some time
Central Coast residents will have noticed a lot of empty supermarket shelves in recent weeks – but this time it’s not due to panic buying. The Transport Workers Union (TWU)…
Supermarket shortages are different this time
The Central Coast like most of Australia has experienced plenty of supermarket shortages since the COVID pandemic began. The emerging crisis now is a bit different. In 2020 and 2021,…
Food and emergency workers given special status as official case numbers remain high
As local case numbers soar, critical workers in the food logistics and manufacturing and emergency services sectors will be given special status as close contacts, permitting them to leave self-isolation…
Restrictions reinstated as government backflips on COVID management
As case numbers surge and residents across New South Wales struggle to navigate the era of “personal responsibility”, the state government has reintroduced a number of restrictions across the state….
Premier agrees to adopt nationally consistent COVID strategies
The NSW Government has adopted a set of nationally consistent principles for the definition of a close contact and isolation periods for COVID positive cases, and remove mandatory PCR testing…
NSW Health says don’t get a PCR test unless you have symptoms
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard’s office reports that he has been swamped with media requests over the Christmas holiday period so CCN’s second request in as many days for clarification…
Second protest held against ‘no jab, no job’
[Video report included] Memorial Park at The Entrance was a sea of workers and community supporters who donned white shirts, the symbol of solidarity among those who oppose the State…
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…
Greater Sydney permit system examined
GREATER SYDNEY PERMIT LIMITS: What does the state government’s new permit system mean for inter-regional workers? Coast Community News spoke with Parliamentary Secretary Adam Crouch and the Member for Gosford Liesl…
Premier and her deputy talk to CCN
Coast Community News interviewed the Premier and Deputy Premier this afternoon about a mass vaccination hub for the region. Gladys Berejiklian could not confirm if the region would get one…
COVID rules tighten; fines, regional permits, exercise & second homes.
Saturday August 14, 2021: Increased fines of up to $5,000 for COVID breaches, $320 COVID-19 Test and IsolateSupport Payments, permits to enter regional NSW and a heightened police presence willbe…
Labor Senator calls for tradies to return to work on Friday
Labor Senator, Deborah O’Neill has weighed in on local COVID-19 restrictions to the construction industry, calling on the NSW Government to allow Central Coast tradies to return to work on…
A Current Affair’s local blunder
There’s been community backlash from this week’s A Current Affair article on a Wyoming gym manager that allegedly broke the public health orders. The ACA crew came from the big…
Locals have their say on restrictions
STREET TALK: Central Coast Newspapers’ reporter Skaie Hull hit the streets this week to talk to locals about the current health orders applicable across the region. Skaie Hull interviews locals…
Tools down for Central Coast tradies
The new health order that came into effect overnight have some local builders concerned that the blanket approach is unnecessarily hurting local tradespeople. Central Coast tradies have spent the weekend…