Coal killing more than COVID
Forum – In recent times several Central Coast citizens have raised issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact. It is a distressing situation, however, I can’t help feeling equally…
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Childcare centres receive pandemic support
Central Coast Council will take advantage of a new package to financially support its eight childcare centres across the region. Administrator Rik Hart said the financial support through COVID-19 would…
Region at start of roadmap to freedom
Although COVID lockdown was again extended for the Central Coast, the NSW Government announced last week that there would be a slight easing of restrictions from September 13, which is…
In times of crisis … we do what we’re told
Forum – On January 9, 1909, the NSW Government sent a train from Sydney to Broken Hill. On board the train were NSW Police and their horses. They were sent…
Pop-up mental health centre to open on the Coast
The Central Coast is to receive a specialised mental health pop up clinic within the next eight weeks as residents struggle with stress and mental health issues in the eighth…
Push to reach 70 per cent vaccination rate on the Coast
Member for Terrigal and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has launched a community-based campaign promoting COVID-19 vaccinations and encouraging local residents to “get back to what we…
Angels in blue
Forum – I am a 78-year-old woman who lives alone on the Central Coast. My three daughters, whom I haven’t seen or hugged in over a year because of COVID,…
First glimpse of the path to freedom
Central Coast residents who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to gather outdoors in groups of five (including children) from September 13, within the Local…
Police out in force to keep Coast safe
Police have made it crystal clear that the time for warnings is over, they will be cracking down on non-compliance of Stay at Home orders, COVID restrictions and Public Health…
Regional status may mean lockdown ends sooner
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro, gave some hope that the Central Coast might see COVID-19 restrictions eased in coming weeks, with the announcement that the region,…
Locals in your hands
Forum – I am a local and shop regularly at Coles, Toukley. With COVID 19 appearing on the Central Coast in this second outbreak and calls for greater caution, I…
Guided packs help make learning from home easier
Learning from home has become easier for parents and teachers of primary school students thanks to the introduction of guided learning packs. The packs are designed for K-6 students and…
Cancer Council promotes optimal vaccine coverage
Cancer Council NSW has added its voice to the importance of achieving optimal COVID-19 vaccine coverage and help reduce the risks of long-term COVID-19 impacts on cancer outcomes. Director of…
Politics and vaccines don’t mix
Forum – How could the rulers of our society not plan for supply of vaccines to out strip demand? (“Locals furious about vaccine theft” Chronicle, page 1, August 4). Dark…
COVID’s silver lining – family relationship never stronger
Forum – It was week two of the COVID-19 lockdown and my family had followed all the rules and decided to go further and wear face masks at home. My…
Crouch writes to health district about payments to isolate
The proposal for COVID-19 ‘Test and Isolate Support Payments’ to be introduced on the Central Coast may be one step closer to fruition. The payments would help cover the lost…
ChromeFest and Music Festival are the latest COVID casualties
ChromeFest and the Central Coast Music Festival are two of the latest casualties of the current COVID-19 lockdown. Central Coast Council has adapted a number of community events in the…
Five days of fun to benefit thousands of young people
PCYC Umina Beach wants locals to get moving as part of an emergency fundraising appeal to young people affected most by the COVID-19 lockdown. The ‘Fit5 Fun-raiser’ encourages people to…
Teachers – unsung heroes in COVID-era learning
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has paid tribute to the region’s teachers, with the Central Coast in its seventh week of lockdown. “Teachers across the NSW have been holding down…
$1,500 rebate for greyhound racers whose businesses are impacted by COVID
Good news for greyhound racers on the Central Coast is that greyhound racing registration fees for owners who operate as a small business will now be included in the NSW…