Tag: central coast
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COVID-19: SYDNEY-SIDERS TRAVEL TO COAST WHILE INFECTIOUS
It’s been revealed two Sydneysiders travelled to the Central Coast, while infected with coronavirus. The Local Health District says one person stayed in a caravan park, while another was working at a construction site. Close contacts have been identified and it’s believed there is no ongoing risk to the community. (VISION ONLY.)
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NEW POLICE OFFICERS FOR CENTRAL COAST
192 new probationary constables have been sworn in to the New South Wales Police force today. 20 recruits have been allocated to the Northern Region including 6 in the Brisbane Water District. The officers will begin duties in the coming weeks.
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OCTOBER HOLIDAYS TEST FOR COVID-SAFE TOURISM
Tourism experts on the Central Coast say these school holidays will be a test, as businesses balance a domestic travel boom with the need for social distancing. It’s hoped our region’s proximity to Sydney, will see out-of-towners come in droves.
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DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY HOPED TO CHALLENGE COMMUTER CULTURE
Our reliance on digital communication during the pandemic has presented the chance to shake up the Central Coast’s commuter culture. With more homes set to be directly connected to NBN fibre, it’s hoped other initiatives can help boost internet speeds for businesses as well.
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ELECTIVE SURGERY WAIT TIMES INCREASE ON CENTRAL COAST
Central Coast residents are waiting 50 days longer for elective surgeries, than in other parts of the state. The Bureau of Health information’s latest data shows local wait times grew to 353 days, between April and June. A surgery pause was lifted at the end of April, with nearly one thousand fewer Coasties going under…
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BOOZE-RELATED CRIME DROPS ON CENTRAL COAST
There’s been a drop in alcohol-related offences on the Central Coast. The latest Bureau of Crime Statistics data shows a 48 per cent drop in charges related to drinking, in the two years to June. Break and enter, theft, and arson numbers also declined. While there was a 108 per cent spike in those breaching…
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WILD WEATHER | WHITE CHRISTMAS IN JULY ON COAST
Thousands of homes on the northern end of the Central Coast were without power today after wild storms lashed the region last night. The SES were busy with call-outs to the hardest hit areas around Swansea, Gwandalan and Summerland Point.
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CENTRAL COAST “MEN’S TABLE” LOOKING TO TACKLE LONELINESS
It’s no secret Aussie men don’t typically open up about how they’re feeling. A new initiative is looking to get blokes bonding at the dinner table on the Central Coast in a bid to tackle social isolation. For more information on the Central Coast Men’s Table, click here.
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SERVICE SUPPORTING YOUNG CARERS IN STRIFE
There are concerns for the future of one of the Central Coast’s most important services. The Association of Relatives And Friends of the Mentally Ill has been told it will lose funding for its young carer program, putting the lives of hundreds of young carers and their patients in limbo.
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CCRL HAPPY AS | ALL ON DECK FOR JULY 19 KICK-OFF
In a massive coup for rugby league on the Central Coast, all 10 clubs have confirmed their inclusion for the upcoming season. Teams from Newcastle and Sydney have also coming knocking, wanting a spot in the local league, but the league says – it’s full.