Loving lockdown?
The past 16 months have been full of challenges for the Lamont family of Ettalong but, second time around, home schooling during lockdown is a source of pure joy. Mother…
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Locals have their say on restrictions
STREET TALK: Central Coast Newspapers’ reporter Skaie Hull hit the streets this week to talk to locals about the current health orders applicable across the region. Skaie Hull interviews locals…
Tools down! New restrictions will have wide-ranging impact
As the Central Coast languishes in the fourth week of Covid lockdown with no end in sight, another crushing blow came on Saturday, July 17, when Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, announced…
Tools down for Central Coast tradies
The new health order that came into effect overnight have some local builders concerned that the blanket approach is unnecessarily hurting local tradespeople. Central Coast tradies have spent the weekend…
Public transport timetable changes cause frustration
Lockdown update: From Monday 19 July, all public transport services within Greater Sydney including the Central Coast will run to a reduced timetable. School services may be impacted according to…
Essential council work will continue
Central Coast Council is assuring the community that essential services will continue in line with the additional COVID-19 restrictions recently announced by the NSW Government. Lists of which services that…
COVID forces uni classes online
The University of Newcastle has moved the first two weeks of Semester Two classes online due to the increasing COVID-19 risk in NSW. Across all University of Newcastle campuses, all classes…
Tradies to stay at home, more retail closures
[July 17, 2021] The Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced today a round of new restrictions for Greater Sydney, including the Central Coast in response to stubbornly high community exposure rates…
The weekly news 5@5
You’re watching Coast Community News 5@5 July 16, 2021. Coming up this week: COVID lockdown extended for the Coast, Wall of remembrance at Kariong, Regional identity confusion Economic support packagesThe…
A community grieves
Members of the Kariong community have united to express their condolences and support to the parents of a five-week-old baby killed by the family dog on July 11. At about…
Kariong community mourn death of newborn
Two Central Coast parents are this week dealing with the unimaginable heartache after their five-week-old baby boy was mauled to death by the family’s pet dog. Emergency services were called…
Long-awaited Woy Woy commuter carpark may soon be a reality
Local commuters may soon hear news of the location of a new commuter carpark at Woy Woy Station after a two-year wait for plans to be confirmed. The long-awaited $5…
Molly Picklum selected for World Challenger Series
SURFING – The World Surf League (WSL) has announced the Australian and New Zealand men and women qualifiers for the upcoming 2021 Challenger Series, with Shelly Beach rising star, Molly…
Up to $7B commitment to COVID-19 lockdown support package
The NSW Government announced a comprehensive economic support package worth billions of dollars on July 13 aimed at helping businesses and people right across the state fight through the current…
NAIDOC week at The Glenn
The Glen Rehabilitation Centre at Chittaway Point has been changing the lives of many men for more than 27 years. During NAIDOC Week last week, we caught up with the…
Schools restart online learning
Central Coast schools will begin remote operations today, in line with advice from NSW Health and the current stay-at-home orders. Central Coast Parents and Citizens Association President Sharryn Brownlee said…
Submission questions whether restricted funds need to be paid back
One resident’s submission to the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council’s financial woes questions the need to pay back Council’s “bad debt” of $200M of restricted funds. The Council negotiated…
Coast builder tests positive
[Sunday July 11, 2021] A Central Coast resident has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The case was included in today’s NSW numbers and is linked to a known case at a…
Coast Community News marks 300 issues
Central Coast Newspapers: Its not been without its challenges, but CCN is delighted to publish our 300th edition of Coast Community News and would like to thank all of you…
Virus fragments in Bateau treatment works
Fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been detected at the Bateau Bay Sewage Treatment Plant according to a media statement released by the Central Coast Local Health District late on…