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28 January 2022
Cut from the same cloth
The Covid pandemic has to be the greatest crisis Australia has had to face since the two world wars and the greatest financial challenge since the Global Financial Crisis in 2008. Yet, it is beyond comprehension, that the Morrison-Joyce Government and the Perrottet Government has actively refused to learn from this pandemic.
Dictatorship or democracy?
OPINION PIECE
Gary Blaschke has been an active resident of the Central Coast for decades. He was a founder of a National Disability Charity, Chairperson or President of several Central Coast voluntary organisations, Coordinator of a local Landcare group and heavily involved in Central Coast planning issues.
Nurses say Gosford Hospital at breaking point
Nurses at Gosford Hospital have been reporting crippling staff shortages, rising overtime demands and limited resources to their local Member of Parliament, Liesl Tesch.
Calls for action on abandoned shopping trolleys
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, has called on the NSW Government to bring into effect laws passed last year in State Parliament that will allow local authorities to fine supermarkets who fail to collect abandoned shopping trolleys.
Tragic spike in NSW coastal drownings
Beachgoers are being urged to take responsibility for their safety and swim between the flags, after NSW recorded an increase in the number of drownings this summer.
Council endorses Sustainability and Climate Action Plan
Central Coast Council has endorsed the Central Coast Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP).
Fuel your kids for school
With children about to head back to school for 2022, Central Coast Local Health District is encouraging parents and caregivers to fuel their kids for days filled with learning and play.
Council to begin conversation about housing
Central Coast Council is encouraging the community to contribute to discussions on housing across the Central Coast, with community consultation on the Central Coast Local Housing Strategy Discussion Paper now open.
21 January 2022
Desalination… a last resort
The process of desalination requires pre-treatment and cleaning chemicals. These chemicals often find their way back into the ocean, where they poison plant and animal life, yet Central Coast Council still believe Coasties should accept their desalination plans.
One big rat looking over Morrison’s shoulder
Last Wednesday was the deadliest days so far of the COVID pandemic in Australia. Families have been mourning their loss and tens of thousands of Australians are suffering with COVID, and the Prime Minister just won’t give a R.A.T.s.
Domestic violence funding must be targeted
Central Coast Labor MPs have called on the NSW Government to detail how new Domestic Violence funding will be allocated to support organisations on the Central Coast who are struggling to support victims of domestic violence.
Outstanding locals honoured in 2022 Australia Day Awards
Twelve outstanding locals have received Australia Day honours, including Robyn Downham (Founder of River Cares Group Inc.) who was named ‘Citizen of the Year’, in the 2022 Australia Day Awards on the Central Coast.
Naughty Noodle Fun Haus receives grant
Naughty Noodle Fun Haus have been successful in securing $10,000 to purchase photocopying equipment from their Community Building Partnership submission, allowing the group to continue hosting their ground-breaking art and cultural events on the Central Coast.
Supporting media on the Coast
A Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers is now underway, and Coasties are being encouraged to have their say.
Norah Head community can claim a great victory
Congratulations to the Norah Head Community who presented strong Opposition to Central Coast Council’s plans to sell the land which is the site of the areas’ only Community Hall.
Age care sector in crisis
Aged care facilities on the Central Coast and across NSW are being crippled by the latest COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new survey by the Health Services Union (HSU).
Three new members appointed to Health District Board
Central Coast Local Health District has strengthened its Board with three key appointments.
Carers left behind in RAT race
Carers across the Central Coast and the people they care for have been left vulnerable and exposed to COVID-19, because of this Government’s failure to shore up supply of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs).
14 January 2022
Morrison’s titanic failure
Scott Morrison has failed again! Despite having months to prepare for this latest COVID-19 outbreak, the Prime Minister has failed to shore up supply of Rapid Antigen Tests for people on the Central Coast.’
Breakfast with the birds
The Community Environment Network (CEN) is inviting Central Coast residents to celebrate World Wetlands Day 2022 by attending ‘Breakfast with the Birds’.
Beach wheelchairs and matting creates inclusive fun
To improve access and inclusion for people with limited mobility or living with a disability, Council provides beach wheelchairs at 13 beaches and has installed beach matting at four popular locations this Summer season.
Birthrights: a poignant look at motherhood
After a lot of COVID replanning and rescheduling Wyong Drama Group’s production of ‘Birthrights’ will open next month.
Entries now open for the Grandma Moses Art Competition
Central Coast Council is calling on our local amateur artists over the age of 50 to enter its popular Grandma Moses Art Competition.
Funding announced for community building partnership program
The electorate of Wyong has secured $400,000 in funding for a total of thirteen projects through the 2021 Community Building Partnership Program.
From Kincumber to Kathmandu
On Thursday 9 December, Greg Harris set off from his home in Kincumber to cycle to Gosford Hospital for one last commute before retirement.
Get ready: Plan now for floods and bushfires
Central Coast Council is encouraging the local community to start a conversation with their family, friends and neighbours about preparing for seasonal hazards such as storms, floods and bushfires.
7 January 2022
It is a R.A.T.-race, Mr Morrison!
As the rest of the first-world countries moved quickly to secure Rapid Antigen Tests (R.A.T) to cope with the overwhelming impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, Scott Morrison, once again, has failed to lead. He has failed on the R.A.T. race and he has failed on the booster rollout program.
Cutting the commute
Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese, joined with the Member for Dobell, Emma McBride MP and Labor candidate for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, on the Central Coast this week, committing to make a fast rail corridor between Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle a reality.
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