New new year’s resolutions
Something occurred to me as I sat down to write what is to be my final column for 2021. By sheer coincidence, after an impromptu holiday decision, I’m writing this…
Health
New health chief says expect a COVID case spike
Central Coast residents should be vigilant with COVID-19 numbers in the region likely to spike in coming weeks. That’s the message from Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO, Scott…
Local health boss appeals to public to be vigilant
[Video story attached] Central Coast residents should be vigilant with COVID-19 numbers likely to spike in coming weeks in the region. That’s the message from Central Coast Local Health District…
Mouth-watering chicken adobo with Jimalie
Given the widespread impact on small businesses during the ongoing lockdowns, we’re spending the lead-up to the festive season sharing inspiration for locally inspired gift and recipe ideas. This week,…
Disability exclusion still commonplace says Tesch
A national plan aimed at driving action at all levels of government to improve the lives of people with disability was released on December 3 to help mark International Day…
Toolkit will help prevent elder abuse
Central Coast Council has welcomed the news that the Ageing and Disability Commission (ADC) has developed the Ending Abuse through Simple Interventions (EASI) toolkit to help councils address the issues…
Bookings available for children’s vaccines from December 15
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) welcomes the provisional approval of the Pfizer vaccine for Australian children. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved Pfizer’s COMIRNATY vaccine for children…
New headspace finally opens
The Federal Coalition’s Duty senator for Dobell, Jim Molan, has announced the opening of a new headspace satellite service in Wyong and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said she was…
Mounties Group makes move into health care
Mounties Group, the organisation that sprung from the Mt Pritchard & District Community Club, has made a move into health care on the Coast by purchasing a Wyoming medical centre….
Cash gift just in time for Mary Mac’s
Mary Mac’s Place received over $5,000 in donations to help purchase items for those in need. Freemasons on the Central Coast handed over a $5,300 cheque to the charity on…
Dementia café reopens with Christmas cheer
The Forget Me Not Cafe at Umina will reopen next week just in time to celebrate Christmas. It will open its doors on Monday, December 13 from 10am to noon….
New health chief acknowledges demands faced by staff
New Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO Scott McLachlan has a big job ahead of him but he is no stranger to managing huge health districts. Most recently having…
Tesch critical of lack of action on inclusion
A national plan aimed at driving action at all levels of government to improve the lives of people with disability was released on December 3 to help mark International Day…
Community invited to Mr Perfect BBQ
A social BBQ will be held at Woy Woy this weekend to help raise awareness around men’s mental health and encourage conversations. The ‘Mr Perfect BBQ’ will be held at…
Doctors speak out about GP shortage as inquiry comes to Coast
The first hearing of the Senate inquiry into the so-called GP shortage to be held outside of Canberra will take place on the Central Coast on December 14. Details are…
Homemade ginger beer with Nurtured Earth Organics
Given the widespread impact on small businesses during the ongoing lockdowns, we’re spending the lead-up to the festive season sharing inspiration for local gift ideas. This week, we’re chatting to…
Crestani scholarships for clinical school students
In a first-ever for the new $85M Central Coast Clinical School in the grounds of Gosford Hospital, final year medical students will be able to apply for scholarships under the…
Check those unusual spots says Kathy
A Woy Woy resident is encouraging locals to check their skin for unusual spots or moles in a bid to detect skin cancer early. In 2018, Kathy Martin’s husband noticed…
New frames help close the gap
Specsavers Optometrists in Woy Woy have thanked locals for supporting them in helping to close the gap in Indigenous eye health, as they celebrated 10 years of supporting The Fred…
Christmas minimalism and beet relish with Like Minds Cafe
Given the widespread impact on small businesses during the ongoing lockdowns, we’re spending the lead-up to the festive season sharing inspiration for local gift ideas. This week, we’re chatting to…