Two local cases reported on Saturday
Saturday Aug 28, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District confirms that two additional local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 to 8pm last night. One case is linked to a…
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Weekly News 5@5
This is CCN’s weekly news 5@5 August 27, 2021. As numbers continue to rise in Sydney, today on the Central Coast was a donut day, AKA a zero reported case…
Donut day for the Coast
Friday 27, Aug 2021: There were no new cases of COVID-19 on the Central Coast to 8pm last night, though several public transport routes have been named as potential exposure…
Two new local cases brings tally to 47
Thursday Aug 26, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District confirms that two additional local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 to 8pm last night. One case is linked to a…
Local MPs support Surfrider campaign
Surfrider Foundation Australia has held a virtual town hall for the Central Coast community with the aim of uniting the community against the renewal of PEP11. State Member for Gosford,…
Bays ask for help with rates and roads
The Bays community has been told by Central Coast Council that sought-after traffic safety measures are in the hands of Transport for NSW and they will need to apply for…
Fox numbers on the increase
Fox numbers are increasing and reports of fox sightings in urban areas are almost a daily occurrence according to Wyong-based Local Land Services. Biosecurity Officer, Gareth Cleal, said this was…
Keeled over
The skipper of a 38ft cruising yacht having engine trouble at sea headed towards The Entrance Channel last Friday for what he hoped to be safe shelter. At the mouth…
Greater Sydney permit system examined
GREATER SYDNEY PERMIT LIMITS: What does the state government’s new permit system mean for inter-regional workers? Coast Community News spoke with Parliamentary Secretary Adam Crouch and the Member for Gosford Liesl…
3 new cases reported
Tuesday August 24, 2021: Three new cases have been reported on the Central Coast today by NSW Health up to the reporting period to 8pm Monday night. All three cases…
A pound in distress
Central Coast Animal Care Facility has just five weeks to relocate from Erina Pound – after Central Coast Council awarded the management contract to another local organisation. However, Erina Manager…
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…
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…