COVID-19



Living in lockdown on the Peninsula

The first week of the July school holidays was traditionally a peak time for Peninsula businesses but since Saturday, June 27, they have been processing cancellations and standing down staff…









5 Lands Walk postponed

The 5 Lands Walk scheduled for June 26 will be postponed due to concerns over the Sydney COVID cluster and the latest public order, which saw a tightening of restrictions…






Sports clubs hit by financial stress

Sporting clubs across the coast already reeling from the loss of sponsorship from local businesses and increased cleaning costs due to Covid-19 rules are now facing a proposed increase of…


Too sick to see a doctor in person

I am absolutely furious. I’ve been sick for about eight weeks and because I have a cough, I’m not allowed to go into my GP’s medical centre, even though I…


Top marks for newly registered nurse

Despite being just newly qualified, Central Coast nurse Eddralin Ronquillo has received top marks in the COVID-19 Infection Control Course. Ronquillo had just started her Registered Nursing career at local…



New COVID restrictions to impact Coast

A three-day re-tightening of COVID-19 health restrictions came into force on the Central Coast on May 6 following recent cases of community transmission and updated health advice from Chief Health…