Mask up Monday
Additional measures for Sydney and regional NSW (including the Central Coast) come into place from 12.01am Monday, 23 August, until 28 August, at least. Masks will be mandatory The NSW Health…
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Crane honoured for brave surf rescue
Peter Crane of Toowoon Bay is one of 48 people to have their courageous acts recognised with an Australian Bravery Decoration from Governor General David Hurley. Australian Bravery Decorations recognise…
Doctor shortage is real and risky says McBride
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has debunked claims that 33 new GPs were starting this month on the Central Coast. “The acute shortage of GPs on the Coast is…
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…
Weekly News 5@5
I’m Maisy and this is CCN’s weekly news 5@5 August 20, 2021 As numbers continue to rise in Sydney, this week we focus on the local lock down antics. Today’s…
Central Coast to split from Greater Sydney in Public Health Orders – Deputy Premier offers hope for early lockdown release for the Coast
Deputy Premier John Barilaro gave some hope that the Central Coast might see COVID-19 restrictions eased in coming weeks, with the announcement that the region, along with Shellharbour, will now…
Central Coast redefined as regional – Deputy Premier
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Central Coast has finally been removed from the Greater Sydney lockdown classification today. The Deputy Premier John Barilaro says that when the time does come to lift…
Filling the cash gap crisis
Small and micro-business owners are buckling as lockdown drags on but crisis payments promised by the State Government to fill the gap are either unattainable or not getting through. Financial…
Steggall Bill should really stop PEP11 threat
Surfing and ocean charities will present a virtual town hall meeting on the Central Coast on Thursday, August 19 in support of a new Stopping PEP11 Bill being proposed by…
Holiday trips will no longer be tolerated
Sydneysiders coming to the Central Coast will need a permit under a new separate Public Health Order to come into effect on Saturday, August 21. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast,…
Fatal fire at caravan park
A woman has died in a fire at a caravan park at Wadalba on Monday night, August 16. Emergency services were called to the caravan park in Johns Rd, Wadalba…
Sydneysiders must apply to travel to Central Coast from Saturday
A new permit system will be introduced by the NSW Government, requiring people to receive approval before travelling from Sydney to the Central Coast for particular reasons. Parliamentary Secretary for…
Monday COVID update
August 16, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District confirms an additional two local residents have tested positive to COVID-19. Both cases are household contacts of previously identified cases and are…
Sunday’s announcement; 2 new cases and new exposure sites
Sunday August 15, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District confirms an additional two local residents have tested positive to COVID-19. Both cases are household contacts of previously identified cases and…
5 new cases and 2 exposure sites at Woy Woy announced
Saturday August 14, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District confirms an additional five local residents have tested positive to COVID-19. The first case is linked to a previously notified case…
COVID rules tighten; fines, regional permits, exercise & second homes.
Saturday August 14, 2021: Increased fines of up to $5,000 for COVID breaches, $320 COVID-19 Test and IsolateSupport Payments, permits to enter regional NSW and a heightened police presence willbe…
Weekly News 5@5 – lockdown special
This week’s news is again dominated by the COVID-19 lockdown as cases continue to rise. Seven more COVID-19 cases have been reported on the Central Coast this week, bringing the…
Total COVID cases on the Coast rise to 25
Friday August 13, 2021: Five more COVID-19 cases have been reported on the Central Coast this week, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 25 since the…
Transport has little to say on promised car park
It has been mentioned in recent Federal Senate Estimates hearings, but still very little information is available about the Woy Woy commuter car park promised by Member for Robertson, Lucy…
Rapid jab clinic this weekend but no Pfizer
It’d be fair to say that some locals are experiencing difficulties in trying to access a COVID-19 vaccine on the Coast … but just where can you get the jab?…