COVID-19 Update April 15, 2020
[April 15, 2020] Central Coast Covid-19 update. Well, authorities appear to have been largely successfully in keeping tourists away from the Coast over the Easter long weekend, but a few…
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Shadow Health Minister calls for more COVID-19 testing on the Coast
The State Opposition is calling on the NSW Government to immediately expand testing to everyone reporting COVID-19 symptoms on the Central Coast, with the region reporting the fifth highest number…
Arts Minister Don Harwin resigns from Cabinet over Pearl Beach stay
NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin resigned from cabinet on April 10, after being slapped with a $1000 fine for self-isolating prior to Easter at his Central Coast holiday home instead…
More specific COVID-19 data called for
Central Coast data analyst Patrick Spedding is concerned about the lack of information available regarding COVID-19 hot spots and is using his considerable experience to do something about it. “The…
Push to have koalas listed as endangered
Conservation group Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) has welcomed a formal request by three wildlife organisations to increase legal protections for koalas Australia-wide, following horrific bushfires across the country late last…
London paramedic warns of complacency
Paramedic and Critical Care Nurse, Trent Ramsay of Woy Woy, has warned Central Coast residents to remain vigilant in maintaining social distancing despite some reports that the coronavirus curve is…
Ctrl+Alt+Del … Re-booting the economy
[Editorial] The irony of the greatest ever state intervention in society, led by a Liberal government is not lost on most people. The Liberal-National Party (LNP) coalition has long championed…
Easter’s 5@5 video news
Firstly, an update on the COVID-19 coronavirus and NSW has recorded just 39 new cases in the 24 hours to Wednesday night – that’s the lowest rate of new infections…
Gosford Hospital Coronavirus outbreak contained
[April 9, 2020] Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD has identified 12 linked COVID-19 cases as six healthcare workers from a Gosford Hospital inpatient unit tested positive to COVID-19. All…
Mandatory Code of Conduct to provide rent relief for commercial tenants
There is more certainty for businesses on the Central Coast with the announcement on April 7 that a Mandatory Code of Conduct will be implemented in all states and territories…
On the front line in the battle against COVID-19
Central Coast paramedics are feeling the strain in their role as front-line workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Australian Paramedics Association State President, Chris Kastelan, who has been stationed on the…
Rate of Virus Spread Slowing
More positive signs are emerging that the Coronavirus curve is flattening in NSW, including here on the Central Coast, as the third week of social restrictions draws to a close….
Northside developer asked to respond to public submissions
The development process for the $350M Northside Private Hospital and medical precinct planned for West Gosford, has progressed to the next stage, with the NSW Planning Department requesting a response…
A 6ft shark grabbed my hand
The man bitten by a shark whilst surfing at Wamberal Beach on Monday, April 6, has been identified as 38-year-old Wamberal resident, Hayden Edwards. A spokesperson for Central Coast Council…
Tourists asked to stay home
The word is coming from all levels of government on both sides of the political spectrum, “if you’re staying on the Central Coast and don’t live here, go home”. And…
Child care funding welcomed but preschools are not included
Relief is at hand for families on the Central Coast, with the announcement on April 2 that around a million families nationwide will receive free child care during the coronavirus…
Central Coast COVID-19 update April 7, 2020
Welcome to our COVID-19 News Update on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. More positive signs are emerging that the so-called Coronavirus spread curve is flattening as we enter the fourth week…
Woodport childcare COVID-19 case identified
A three year old child from Woodport Early Learning Centre, Erina has been identified as confirmed case on the Central Coast. The child and their family are in isolation at…
‘Character statement’ may be developed for Council wards
Central Coast Council will include “character statements” for each ward if it is successful in its request for a 12-month deferral of Central Coast Council’s Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement….
Returned to Australia just in time
As self-isolation measures ramp up for Australians returning from overseas, stories of Central Coast residents recently returned to all parts of the region continue to pour in. For Rohan Parry…