Sara has written 1.2M words in 14 months
Sara Powter of Kincumber little suspected that COVID-19 lockdowns would see her emerge as a prolific novelist – but that’s just what happened. It all began with three manuscripts which…
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The Weekly news 5@5
October 15, 2021: this is CCN’s weekly news 5@5, this week’s top stories reflect the start of opening up after months of lockdown. This week’s stories Many Central Coast businesses…
Coast takes another spin on regional status roundabout
The State Government’s roadmap out of lockdown has met with mixed reactions because Central Coast residents, unlike others, will not be allowed to travel to regional NSW until the state…
Freedom’s just another word for…
If you’re confused by the latest COVID rules and you’re discovering the word ‘freedom’ means different things to different people – don’t feel alone. CCN has looked at an array…
Lifeline wants continuing support for those at risk
Recently released figures show that suicide rates in Australia dropped in 2020 compared with 2019 numbers. Lifeline in the Hunter Central Coast spokesperson, Robert Sams, welcomed the news but said…
Golfers still enjoying the green
GOLF – Whilst COVID has shut down most sports for the season, avid golfers still have a chance to tee up on the green as many Central Coast golf courses…
Peninsula gets frisky in lockdown
For those stuck at home during lockdown, or business owners that have seen their incomes disappear, it’s easy to get a little pent-up. But one industry that’s doing very well…
Freedom coming
Premier Gladys Berejiklian stopped short of calling it Freedom Day but after 16 weeks of stay-at-home orders on the Central Coast that’s exactly what it will be on October 11…
New roadmap has a big stop sign for the Central Coast
NSW has a path to follow out of the pandemic lockdowns, with a roadmap for easing restrictions at the 80 per cent double dose target revealed by the Premier today. However, the…
Friendship group stays chirpy through lockdown
Staying connected and active during lockdown has its challenges, but one friendship group on the Central Coast has managed to remain chirpy despite ongoing restrictions. Chirpy Plus is a nationwide…
Family projects in time for the holidays
A new website called Family Project is just the thing for the school holidays in lockdown. The safe online portal will provide a new project daily including rock art, backyard…
Team building for Black Dog
Black Dog Institute is asking people to unite in a time of lockdown and separation to put One Foot Forward by walking 20, 40, 60 or 100km during October to…
‘Freedom’ on the horizon
Stay-at-home orders for adults who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be lifted from the Monday after the state passes the 70 per cent double vaccination target,…
Lockdown turns schoolyard friends into penpals
Children who regularly attend Narara OSHCLUB (Outside School Hours Care) in the grounds of Narara Public School but are studying from home due to the COVID-19 lockdown recently received a…
Sandra hopes ‘Carecrows’ line our streets
As many Central Coast residents struggle with the restrictions of the ongoing lockdown in the region, one Coastie has set out to make a difference. Sandra Sims is determined to…
Lighting campfires a ‘selfish act’
Emergency services attended a blaze at Killcare on Saturday night following reports of several illegal campfires constructed on a popular walking trail. Firies from the Killcare, Empire Bay and Copacabana…
Struggling to stay afloat
Some local businesses are still struggling to stay afloat even though the NSW Government has extended financial support for those affected by lockdown restriction The government announced an additional $3.9…
Looking after koala joey in lockdown a family affair
When your Dad is the Director of the Australian Reptile Park, what better to occupy you during lockdown than helping care for an at-risk koala joey? Billy and Matty Faulkner…
Coast lockdown to be extended following surge in COVID cases
The Central Coast will not come out of lockdown on September 11 amid continuing concern over escalating COVID-19 case numbers in the region. While announcing easing of restrictions in much…
Lockdown takes its toll on dental health
Central Coast residents are being urged to protect their oral health during the extended lockdown, with new figures revealing thousands of local patients are waiting for affordable dental care and…