McBride calls for a COVID-19 plan for the disabled & carers
Central Coast Labor MP Emma McBride is pleading with the government to address the the needs of people with a disability and carers as soon as possible. “The Morrison Government…
COVID-19
Spike in Central Coast COVID-19 cases
[Monday, 23 March 2020, 12pm] Central Coast Local Health District is providing care and support to a total of 19 people with confirmed Covid-19, ranging in age from 18 to…
Federal economic response for businesses & workers
[Monday March 23, 2020] MP Lucy Wicks has today released information from the Federal Government’s second COVID-19 economic response plan in relation to businesses and workers. The comprehensive announcements cover…
Interest rate cuts and government stimulus – what does it mean for the Coast?
As the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus begins to be felt across regional economies, Federal and State Governments have come out swinging with a range of economic stimulus measures. Some…
Private hospital ready to assist
Berkeley Vale Private Hospital has reached out to the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) to offer to take on some of the public sector’s sub-acute medical or mental health…
Weekly news wrap 5@5
5@5_20 March 2020, The week’s must know news stories from across the Central Coast; COVID-19, New Clinics, Economic Stimulus, Regional Library, Greyhound protests, Women’s Rugby, Avoca Kayakers , Mariners play…
Local Health District is as prepared as humanly possible
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO, Dr Andrew Montague, says the CCLHD is as “prepared as humanly possible” for a potential Coronavirus outbreak on the Coast. According to Dr…
Supermarkets make changes to cope with panic buying
Coles and Woolworths Supermarkets have rolled out new measures for COVID-19 vulnerable customers. Coles and Woolworths Supermarkets have both announced temporary additional shopping hours to ensure that those most at…
No public forum or attendance at next Council meeting
There will be no public forum or attendance at the Central Coast Council meeting on March 23 in view of the coronavirus situation. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has called an Extraordinary…
Bus companies to create a healthy travel environment
Central Coast bus passengers could soon see front seats cordoned off and stand only zones pushed back, if the Transport Workers’ Union of NSW (TWU) gets its way. With the…
New clinics for COVID-19 announced
[March 19, 2020] With five cases of COVID 19 now confirmed on the Coast and specialised testing clinics open at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, residents are preparing for more coronavirus…
Additional 3 people confirmed with COVID-19 on Central Coast
[18 March 2020] Central Coast Local Health District is providing care and support to an additional three people confirmed with COVID-19. This takes the total number of cases of COVID-19…
Testing clinic opens at Wyong
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has opened two Coronavirus COVID-19 testing clinics. In a statement on March 13, a spokesperson for the CCLHD confirmed that clinics would open at…
Central Coast Covid-19 update Mar 17
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Central Coast remains at two, unchanged from yesterday. Across NSW, the number of confirmed cases jumped to 210, an increase of 39…
Sports report Around the Grounds
The Weekend’s sports report ‘Around the Grounds’ covers: Country Women’s Rugy 7s, Canoe Sprints, Central Coast Mariners, local cricket and sports cancelations due to rain and COVID-19. Country Womens Rugby…
COVID-19 update – Mar 16, 2020
[Central Coast] As part of CCN’s community service, we’ll be providing a regular update on Covid-19 news and events here on the Coast to keep you as informed as we…
WHO upgrades COVID-19 status to “pandemic”
It is not yet clear if the Central Coast will be home to one of up to 100 private practice respiratory clinics to be established nationwide in coming months to…