Staggered school return ‘stressful and confusing’
Local schools will see a staggered return to face-to-face learning from October according to a newly released plan from the NSW Government. The plan, which was released on August 27,…
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Freedom in sight but lawyer concerned about overreach
People who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed more freedoms this month, according to the NSW Government. Though the NSW Council for Civil Liberties is…
Doggy library a fetching idea
Local dog owners have created a ‘dog library’ to turn their affection for canines into something to build a sense of community during the lockdown. The library hut includes a…
Region at start of roadmap to freedom
Although COVID lockdown was again extended for the Central Coast, the NSW Government announced last week that there would be a slight easing of restrictions from September 13, which is…
Safety net in place for business landlord and tenants
The NSW Government has said it will increase its existing support for residential and commercial tenants and landlords in response to the current lockdown through a new series of packages…
Pop-up mental health centre to open on the Coast
The Central Coast is to receive a specialised mental health pop up clinic within the next eight weeks as residents struggle with stress and mental health issues in the eighth…
Angels in blue
Forum – I am a 78-year-old woman who lives alone on the Central Coast. My three daughters, whom I haven’t seen or hugged in over a year because of COVID,…
First glimpse of the path to freedom
Central Coast residents who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to gather outdoors in groups of five (including children) from September 13, within the Local…
Upskill for free if unable to work
The NSW Government has announced an additional 3,000 training places to up-skill at home during lockdown. An extra 60 short courses are now on offer to study for free including…
When it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month or even…
Teachers from Ettalong Public School have reminded students they ‘will be there for them’ in a heartwarming video posted on the school’s social media channels. The uplifting rendition of I’ll…
Bingo and art keep Patonga connected
The community of Patonga is making its own fun during the protracted lockdown and could be giving the broader community a new tourist attraction in the process. One of the…
Regional status may mean lockdown ends sooner
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro, gave some hope that the Central Coast might see COVID-19 restrictions eased in coming weeks, with the announcement that the region,…
Guided packs help make learning from home easier
Learning from home has become easier for parents and teachers of primary school students thanks to the introduction of guided learning packs. The packs are designed for K-6 students and…
COVID’s silver lining – family relationship never stronger
Forum – It was week two of the COVID-19 lockdown and my family had followed all the rules and decided to go further and wear face masks at home. My…
Crouch writes to health district about payments to isolate
The proposal for COVID-19 ‘Test and Isolate Support Payments’ to be introduced on the Central Coast may be one step closer to fruition. The payments would help cover the lost…
Jane stitching a quilt a week for retreat
President of the Country Womens Association Woy Woy, Jane Bowtell, has been keeping busy this lockdown, creating seven quilts for the Elsie’s Retreat Project. Elsie’s Retreat is a dedicated in-patient…
Teachers – unsung heroes in COVID-era learning
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has paid tribute to the region’s teachers, with the Central Coast in its seventh week of lockdown. “Teachers across the NSW have been holding down…
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…
COVID cases climb to 39
The number of COVID-19 cases on the Central Coast has risen to 39 since the current lockdown began on June 26, as Labor MPs call for the extension of the…