A big prize that didn’t slip ‘Through The Cracks’
Locally trained five year old gelding, Through The Cracks, has taken out the prestigious 1400 metre Provincial Championship at Randwick of the Easter long weekend … and connections have enjoyed…
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COVID-19 Update April 15, 2020
[April 15, 2020] Central Coast Covid-19 update. Well, authorities appear to have been largely successfully in keeping tourists away from the Coast over the Easter long weekend, but a few…
Shadow Health Minister calls for more COVID-19 testing on the Coast
The State Opposition is calling on the NSW Government to immediately expand testing to everyone reporting COVID-19 symptoms on the Central Coast, with the region reporting the fifth highest number…
Health workers to receive free parking during COVID-19 crisis
The Ministry of Health is negotiating with private car park operators at NSW public hospitals to ensure staff are able to access these car parks at no cost to their…
Somersby recycling business to double its processing capacity
A recycling business at Somersby has taken its first steps to get State Government approval to double its processing capacity to 120,000 tonnes per year, at the same time as…
Online surf competition to replace NSW Junior Titles
Despite the Ocean and Earth NSW Junior Regional Titles for 2020 being cancelled, Surfing NSW is holding a Web Surfing competition in its place. The competition is targeting all surfers…
Push to have koalas listed as endangered
Conservation group Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) has welcomed a formal request by three wildlife organisations to increase legal protections for koalas Australia-wide, following horrific bushfires across the country late last…
London paramedic warns of complacency
Paramedic and Critical Care Nurse, Trent Ramsay of Woy Woy, has warned Central Coast residents to remain vigilant in maintaining social distancing despite some reports that the coronavirus curve is…
From coffee spirits to hand sanitiser
Thanks to COVID-19 hand sanitiser has become one of the hottest commodities on the Coast. The hand wash shelves are almost as barren as the toilet paper aisles and the…
Easter’s 5@5 video news
Firstly, an update on the COVID-19 coronavirus and NSW has recorded just 39 new cases in the 24 hours to Wednesday night – that’s the lowest rate of new infections…
Gosford Hospital Coronavirus outbreak contained
[April 9, 2020] Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD has identified 12 linked COVID-19 cases as six healthcare workers from a Gosford Hospital inpatient unit tested positive to COVID-19. All…
On the front line in the battle against COVID-19
Central Coast paramedics are feeling the strain in their role as front-line workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Australian Paramedics Association State President, Chris Kastelan, who has been stationed on the…
Tourists asked to stay home
The word is coming from all levels of government on both sides of the political spectrum, “if you’re staying on the Central Coast and don’t live here, go home”. And…
Central Coast COVID-19 update April 7, 2020
Welcome to our COVID-19 News Update on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. More positive signs are emerging that the so-called Coronavirus spread curve is flattening as we enter the fourth week…
Woodport childcare COVID-19 case identified
A three year old child from Woodport Early Learning Centre, Erina has been identified as confirmed case on the Central Coast. The child and their family are in isolation at…
‘Character statement’ may be developed for Council wards
Central Coast Council will include “character statements” for each ward if it is successful in its request for a 12-month deferral of Central Coast Council’s Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement….
Returned to Australia just in time
As self-isolation measures ramp up for Australians returning from overseas, stories of Central Coast residents recently returned to all parts of the region continue to pour in. For Rohan Parry…
Objection to $150M Central Coast Quarter development
The $150M Central Coast Quarter development planned for the southern end of Mann St, Gosford, has reached the assessment stage with the NSW Department of Planning, with submissions on the…
The insurance company turned their back on us
Margaret and Darren Waters of Killarney Vale are in coronavirus quarantine at the Crowne Plaza, Melbourne, and say that they feel like they’re in a four-star prison. A phone interview…
This week’s News 5@5 audio/video
[Central Coast, April 3, 2020] Covid19 cases reach 112 on the Central Coast. NSW announce a $10,000 grant for small business, Childcare to be made free for those who need…