Raffle held in lieu of Opera in the Arboretum
A raffle is being run to raise money for the Rotary Club of Woy Woy, in lieu of the club’s annual Opera in the Arboretum cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions….
COVID-19
Taking David Attenborough’s lead
Forum – I have decided my successful campaign to restore the façade of the Council Chambers in Gosford will not be a one-off event. I am in the process of…
Local health reassure community on two Coast-linked COVID cases
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has reassured the community that two Sydney residents who spent time on the Central Coast while infectious with COVID-19 present no risk to the…
Federal Budget support for NSW councils
A range of Federal Budget funding announcements will help NSW councils, including Central Coast council, drive a locally-led economic recovery– but there is still more to do, says Local Government…
Support program for struggling small business
Small business owners feeling overwhelmed by the impact of the coronavirus have been offered a lifeline, with Beyond Blue launching a new initiative to support their mental health. Australian Small…
Pandemic highlights ridiculous inconsistency
Forum – Over the past few months I have been planning a getaway to Queensland, as I expect many other Peninsula people have been doing. With border closures, it is…
The reinvention of Young Barons
Popular Woy Woy pasta restaurant Young Barons has rebranded as a specialist deli in response to coronavirus challenges. Instead of closing during the period of strict social restrictions, owners Bryce…
‘You don’t want to deal with developers’ – Cr McLachlan
“It is an embarrassment”. That’s the opinion of one councillor towards the newly adopted Central Coast Economic Development Strategy 2020-2040 and its accompanying Economic Recovery and Resilience Framework. The council…
University students feel forgotten
With new research indicating that around 68 per cent of Australian higher education students believe that they are falling behind on their studies due to COVID-19, the Central Coast Council…
Workshop for young out-of-work Coasties
With many young people struggling to find work in the current economic climate, Central Coast Council will run a free Employ Me workshop on October 7 to arm young Coasties…
Hospital reassures community on safe practices
Berkeley Vale Private Hospital has assured the community that comprehensive procedures are in place to protect patients from the spread of COVID-19. The iteration comes after recent feedback from a…
Stiff competition for rental properties
The Central Coast rental market is currently booming, as many flock to the region to escape the city or downgrade their current rental property as a result of COVID-19, reports…
Beyond Blue leads mental health support initiative
Central Coast small business feeling overwhelmed by coronavirus impacts have been offered a lifeline with Beyond Blue launching a new initiative to support the mental health of small business owners….
COVID-safe holidays
With the region swarming with visitors over the school holiday period, Central Coast Council is doing its best to keep the Coast COVID-safe. New signs are in place at all…
Uni students falling behind
With new research showing 68 per cent of Australian higher education students say they are falling behind on their studies due to COVID-19, Central Coast Council of P&Cs (CCCP&C) is…
Stories from the frontline
Patricia Skehan of Empire Bay has compiled a series of first-person accounts written by the frontline workers during the Spanish Flu to illustrate the similarities between the 1918 epidemic and…
A triathlon for mental health
Stacy Harsh will be completing her own half Ironman on the Central Coast to inspire others to stay mentally and physically fit and raise money for the charity, Central Coast ARAFMI.
Weekly News 5@5
[Sept 25, 2020] This week’s top stories from across the Coast: Elective surgery waiting list backlog. COVID-19 restrictions eased. Gas drilling push back from SOC and Students. See-Change’s traffic movement…
Mayor hosts Summertime 2020/21 Tourism and COVID safety roundtable
Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews recently led a Summertime 2020/21 Tourism & COVID-19 Safety Roundtable to discuss tourism opportunities to boost our local economy and operating in a COVID safe…
Two confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Coast
Two confirmed COVID-19 cases in Central Coast residents have prompted Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) to urge train commuters to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms, and if they experience…