GPs in dark over their role in vaccine rollout
Doctors on the Peninsula have been left unaware of their role in Australia’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout after a lack of communication from senior staff. The announcement comes after the Royal…
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Concerns arise over student face mask mandate
While Central Coast families have been busily getting ready for the start of a new school year, high schoolers are being reminded that this year, a face mask is a…
Business confidence on a swing
While Central Coast businesses have shown their resilience and optimism in the face of COVID-19, this confidence can be quickly eroded by lockdowns, border closures and the easing of government…
COVID-19 testing figures rose dramatically
Testing numbers for COVID-19 rose dramatically on the Coast over the pre and post-Christmas holiday period, with more than 12,000 people being tested region wide during the week ending December…
QR code scanning requirement ignored
Forum – With COVID destroying the world and with how Christmas was basically cancelled, I am very concerned about the way people are ignoring QR Codes when entering stores. Both…
Chronic health sufferers at greater risk from COVID
People with chronic health conditions are at higher risk from COVID-19 and a Booker Bay wellness coach is on a mission to help sufferers take charge of their own health…
Tesch warns against COVID complacency
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is warning Peninsula residents to be aware of the importance of continuing with COVID-safety measures amid concerns raised by community members that complacency is setting…
Yasmin Catley calls for a stronger stance on masks
NSW Labor is demanding that the Government take a stronger stance on masks, instead of relying on goodwill to contain the growing threat of the Northern Beaches COVID-18 cluster. Acting…
Class of 2020 performed on par with a normal year despite COVID-19
They were arguably the most disadvantaged cohort to ever sit the exam, but that hasn’t stopped the Class of 2020 from excelling in this year’s HSC. Minister for Education, Sarah…
COVID UPDATE – Central Coast resident tests positive
COVID UPDATE: Central Coast Local Health District is providing care and support to a Central Coast resident who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. They are currently in self-isolation at home,…
Small businesses pivot in response to COVID
While small businesses in the region have “done it tough” through COVID-19, their innovation has shone through with many businesses changing the way they attract, service and follow up with…
Doggy themed exhibition tells artist’s story of COVID-19
For many of us, our pets proved to be an irreplaceable source of comfort and companionship during lockdown and that’s exactly the subject of Maree Azzopardi’s latest exhibition. The Entrance…
Baha’i thrive during the pandemic
While religious groups and institutions have struggled to adapt in the face of COVID-19, the Central Coast Baha’i community is thriving. Scattered across all corners of the Central Coast, the…
University cuts a quarter of its courses
Eight undergraduate degrees, 14 postgraduate degrees and 530 individual courses are set to be consolidated or discontinued at the University of Newcastle (UON) in 2021. The course culling announcement is…
Reskilling for the future
To help Central Coast job seekers and school leavers reskill for the future, TAFE NSW has committed close to $160M to fund hundreds of fee-free and low-cost courses. The money,…
These kids will have their day out
COVID-19 might have caused Central Coast Kids Day Out’s annual event to be cancelled for the first time in its 21 year history, but it hasn’t been able to stop…
Tesch congratulates the Class of 2020
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has labelled the HSC class of 2020 as “extraordinary”. With exams finally over, Tesch said students, teachers and support workers were to be commended for…
Further easing of restrictions for Christmas
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed a relaxing of restrictions announced recently by Premier Gladys Berejiklian, saying the move will bode well for the region’s businesses as Christmas approaches. From…
Central Coast News 5@5 November 27, 2020
Central Coast News: On the program this week, Council is set for some major restructuring, a new COVID test lab opens in Gosford, fresh employment data, a train strike, footpaths,…
New Year’s Eve celebrations cancelled
Central Coast Council has confirmed that its New Year’s Eve celebrations at The Entrance and Gosford have been cancelled. A spokesperson for council said that difficulties associated with hosting large…