Ourimbah recognised as a priority area but not the rest of the north
The Central Coast is the grip of an acute GP shortage and although some medical practices can now put on more doctors, the northern end of the Coast has been…
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Rewriting the story: I don’t have time to cook
This is the second part in our six-week series on the counterproductive stories we tell ourselves in the kitchen – those hurdles that mess with our mojo and prevent us…
Public health order specifics
[Friday July 9, 2021] Given the growing number of infectious cases in the community and unlinked cases of community transmission, COVID-19 restrictions will be tightened across Greater Sydney including the…
Political stoush continues over speed of vaccine rollout
More than 500 General Practices (GPs) across Australia, including two on the Central Coast, are set to administer the Pfizer vaccine. Federal Liberal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the…
Gosford Private launches robotic surgery
Gosford Private Hospital is now home to a state-of-the art robotic assisted surgical system, which will enable patients to stay on the Coast to experience minimally invasive procedures. The da…
Little known about progress of vaccine rollout on Coast
Concrete information about the proportion of Central Coast health workers and residents who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 is currently unavailable, according to the Hunter, New England and Central Coast…
Headspace Lake Haven to be upgraded to a full centre
Youth mental health will get a $4M boost to expand Headspace services in Lake Haven, ensuring that young people can access mental health services where and when they need them….
Visually impaired would be lost without their seeing-eye dog
Throughout July, The Seeing Eye Dog Appeal and The Petbarn Foundation will be fundraising to help cover the costs of breeding, training and caring for at least 15 seeing-eye puppies….
Central Coast Local Health District has a new chairman
Professor Donald MacLellan has been appointed Chair of the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). He takes over from Paul Tonkin, who has served in the position for the past…
Aged care facility to become an Aboriginal health and wellbeing centre
Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Services recently bought the now vacant Japara aged care facility in Mardi, with plans to transform it into a health and wellbeing centre. The new…
Two positive Covid cases in postcode area 2261
After more than six months of zero COVID-19 cases on the Central Coast, two residents in the 2261 postcode area have been diagnosed with the coronavirus. Suburbs in the 2261…
How’s your kitchen mojo?
What thoughts come to mind when you think about cooking? Does it bring up feelings of overwhelm? Pressure? Joy? Creativity? Sustenance? Duty? When you think about eating, do your thoughts…
HSU calls for more support for aged care workers as government makes vaccinations mandatory
With around 4,000 aged care workers on the Central Coast, the Health Services Union (HSU) is urging the Federal Government to ensure they have paid leave to cover receiving and…
Peninsula Villages celebrates its volunteers
Local retirement village, Peninsula Villages, has celebrated the work of its volunteers at a luncheon held at Ettalong Diggers last week. Members of the Board, outgoing and incoming CEOs, and…
Bike users encourage more cycling and more road safety
Members of the Central Coast Bicycle Users’ Group (CCBUG) have called for more bicycle awareness and safety on local roads and shared pathways. The Group’s President and members met with…
Mini Vinnies work to help the homeless
Students at St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School, Lake Munmorah, are taking part in the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Winter Appeal to provide warmth, food and a safe place to…
A Winter guide to what’s in season
We’ve talked about the benefits of seasonal eating quite a bit, here on the column. One of the challenges when starting out is knowing which varieties of produce are in…
Delicious choko recipe: maple, sesame & miso
Did you know chokos have enjoyed a great season here on the coast? Possibly not. I’ve been revelling in them this year and managed to come up with a delicious,…
Funding for district-based mental health response teams unveiled in NSW Budget
The Central Coast is set to be home to one of 25 Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Teams announced in the State Budget to ensure specialised care for…
More foster carers needed for the region’s most vulnerable children
Challenge Community Services, which has offices on the Central Coast, is looking for mature aged foster carers to provide security for the region’s most vulnerable children. Carer Compliance Manager, Christen…