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28 October 2021
Morrison’s heartless attack on pensioners
Thousands of Coasties who rely on the age pension are at risk of being forced onto the Cashless Debit Card Scheme by the Morrison Government.
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Grants for NSW small business month events
The NSW Government is helping small businesses bounce back from the pandemic with up to $640,000 in grants available to help organisations host events to generate new ideas and connect with fellow entrepreneurs.
Child safety in school zones
NSW Labor have introduced a Bill to Parliament proposed to improve the safety of children and pedestrians in school zones.
Grants programme to help the community
Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Programme is now open.
Covid positive cases remain low
Four people have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
27 October 2021
Shades of Al Capone
In what could almost be described as a return to the American gangster era of the 1920s, Scott Morrison has used his numbers to turn Federal Parliament into a protection racket for Christian Porter.
CEN corrects outrageous claims
The Community Environment Network has written to Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch seeking to correct misinformation put forward about CEN’s operations and intentions during the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council.
Not a cent spent from $4.7 billion disaster fund
The 2019-21 Black Summer bushfires were a lesson to all of us - a lesson to be prepared for the worse that nature can muster. Yet, despite all the promises and shallow rhetoric, Scott Morrison has once again failed in his commitment to protect the Australian people.
Outstanding award for The Glen
The Glen Centre has been named winner of the Outstanding Community Organisation of the Year at the 2021 Central Coast Regional Business Awards.
Three people test positive
Three people have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
26 October 2021
Fake net zero deal
Last night, sprouting in front of the media, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce claimed that an agreement towards a process on an agreement on net zero emissions by 2050 had been reached. From such gobbledygook it has been reported by the national press that a deal has been struck.
Roadmap for creating hydrogen jobs of the future
Following its announcement of Australia’s largest hydrogen strategy, the NSW Government has released a new report outlining a roadmap to build a thriving Power-to-X (P2X) industry, which could see the state become a global renewable energy superpower.
Woy Woy wharf finally opens
Following calls from Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch, the Woy Woy Wharf was yesterday (25 October) officially open to the public.
Covid numbers fall
Two people have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
25 October 2021
Nationals hold the country to ransom
While Scott Morrison is packing his bags to head off to Glasgow this coming Thursday his current nemeses, the fake Nationals, were performing like trained seals in Canberra yesterday.
Get bush fire ready
A new state-wide campaign by the NSW Rural Fire Service will kick off today, urging the community to prepare for the bush fire season, and to live bush fire ready.
Taskforce applications now open
Applications for the 2022 Regional Youth Taskforce are now open to eligible young people from regional NSW including the Central Coast.
Unvaccinated man dies from Covid
Central Coast Local Health District continues to urge members of the community to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with 22 local residents testing positive in the 96 hours to 8pm last night.
22 October 2021
PEP-11: The dark side of Morrison politics
In a turn-about-face the Morrison Government did a typical side-step shuffle and then drove its Blivet into the heart of the Central Coast - reneging on its commitment to the people to stop PEP-11.
Coast must receive fair share of domestic violence funding
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.
Recommence the pelican feed
State Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, has thrown his support behind demands by pelicans of The Entrance that the iconic daily public pelican feeding recommence.
25 positive Covid cases in past 24 hours
Central Coast Local Health District continues to urge members of the community to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with 24 local residents testing positive in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
21 October 2021
Tales of War
Turmoil, tension, destruction and death. Why have humans turned to war, when the outcome is so bleak?
Youth future put on hold again
Service NSW has put the future of many young adults on hold from obtaining their L’s or Provisional license because of the mismanagement of unavoidable test cancellations during COVID-19.
Experience the magic of ChromeFest online
ChromeFest – the largest rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly festival paying tribute to American classics and hot rod cars in NSW – will be streamed online this Saturday 23 October 2021.
Gosford Hospital nurses part of COVID response in Wilcannia
Two Central Coast Local Health District staff members were recently part of a deployment to assist the COVID-19 response in Wilcannia.
12 positive covid cases in past 24 hours
Central Coast Local Health District continues to urge members of the community to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with 12 local residents testing positive in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
20 October 2021
Will Australia shape up for climate change?
It’s difficult to believe that Australia’s best interests are being ransomed by an accountant in a cowboy hat, but that’s the reality of National Party politics today. A party that holds well less than 10 percent of the national vote, yet wield so much power.
FOI documents reveal that the Coalition can’t even deliver a ‘rort’
Recent FOI documents show that Lucy Wicks’ promised car parks are still a figment of her imagination.
Headspace helps young Central Coast locals land jobsRosemary Tropiano thought her job aspirations were too high when she kept applying for jobs and never heard back.
13 residents test positive to covid
Central Coast Local Health District confirms 13 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
19 October 2021
We must end the climate warsThe oscillation from the Prime Minister about his attendance at the Glasgow summit has sent a message to global investment markets that Australia does not take our environment seriously. Even the Queen weighed in last week, saying “I still don't know who’s coming”.
Championing creative excellence on the Coast 'Creative Art Central’ returns to nurture growth and support excellence in the Central Coast’s arts and cultural sector.
Council encourages community to attend IPART’s public hearing Central Coast Council are encouraging ratepayers to attend the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART’s) public hearing on Council’s water, sewerage and stormwater drainage pricing proposal – which is being held online next week.
Eleven covid cases in past 24 hoursCentral Coast Local Health District confirms 11 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
18 October 2021
Dithering on net zero will leave us with nothingAs climate change has moved over decades from theory to prediction to fact, straight out denial has become untenable for the sceptics and laggards that have held Australia back for years. They’ve now moved to delay.
Fast tracking mental health recoveryThe NSW Government’s economic roadmap has mental health as a top priority with a record $130 million to provide immediate access to help for anyone whose mental health has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Excited to welcome you back!As restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19 are eased, the teams at various Central Coast Council facilities and venues are thrilled to once again welcome community members in-person.
Thirty-one covid cases in past 72 hoursCentral Coast Local Health District confirms thirty-one local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 72 hours to 8pm last night.
15 October 2021
Morrison Government’s recycling commitment falls flatToday marks 12 months since the Morrison-Joyce Government promised to modernise regulations aimed at improving Australia’s very poor performance when it comes to the recyclability of plastic packaging. True to form, nothing has happened.
Research grants will help care for our future Seniors facing social isolation are the focus of a fast-tracked $600,000 funding boost by the NSW Government, as COVID restrictions begin to ease.
Keeping seniors connected as Covid restrictions lift
Seniors facing social isolation are the focus of a fast-tracked $600,000 funding boost by the NSW Government, as COVID restrictions begin to ease.
New carpark for Lake Munmorah community
Lake Munmorah residents and school communities are now enjoying the convenience of a new 50 space carpark in front of Lake Munmorah High School on Carters Road.
Covid cases come down
Central Coast Local Health District confirms 15 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
14 October 2021
Hydrogen strategy to drive investment
NSW is set to attract more than $80 billion of investment, drive deep decarbonisation and establish itself as an energy and economic superpower with today’s launch of the NSW Hydrogen Strategy.
Morrison fails on delivery, again
The Morrison-Joyce Government have once again proven they aren’t capable of following a policy announcement with actual delivery.
Recognising Coasties for outstanding contributions
Nominations for the Australia Day 2022 Awards are now open, providing an opportunity to recognise Central Coast individuals and groups who make an outstanding contribution to the region.
Not a shovel in sight
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch and Labor Candidate for Robertson, Dr. Gordon Reid have called on the Morrison Government to acknowledge the needs of the Central Coast community and deliver the long-delayed $8.25 million Umina Recreation Hub Project.
18 Covid cases in past 24 hours
Central Coast Local Health District confirms 18 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
13 October 2021
Belling the political catYesterday the Grapevine reported that the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) disproportionately favoured Coalition-held seats and today we found out why – projects were chosen according to secret, colour-coded spreadsheets.
Glasgow, climate change & biodiversity conservation: a no brainer
The Coalition Government's woeful track record on biodiversity conservation does not stand Australia in good stead for the Conference of the Parties.
National mental health strategy for kids falls short
Yesterday’s announcement of a world-first National Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Australian children is both welcome and desperately needed, but the Morrison-Joyce Government has taken far too long to get there.
Local sport scores $4.6 million funding boost
Initiatives that focus on increasing participation in sport through events, development programs and facilities are the focus of the latest round of the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program, which are available to sporting clubs on the Central Coast.
Covid numbers continue to fall
Central Coast Local Health District confirms 17 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
12 October 2021
More rorts... from the Morrison-Joyce government
The Grapevine can reveal that a new analysis released yesterday clearly confirms that the latest round of Morrison-Joyce Government rorts, with almost 90% of new Building Better Regions funding, is going to Coalition-held or marginal seats.
Restrictions ease for Coasties
Yesterday, after a 15-week lockdown, restrictions eased for Greater Sydney, which includes the Central Coast.
Community can get active in countdown to COP26
As the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties gets closer, Climate Future, the climate crisis reference group of the Community Environment Network, is launching a community plan to raise awareness of the urgent need for climate action – at the individual, community and national level.
Covid cases fall -
New Emergency Department opens tomorrow
Central Coast Local Health District confirms 22 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
11 October 2021
A fair go for Red Bus Services
Central Coast Labor MPs gathered outside the depot of Red Bus Services in Bateau Bay last Friday (8 October) to highlight the need for smaller operators to get a fair go against multinationals in their bid for the local bus transport route contracts.
National’s climate plan: a big, new mortgage tax
It’s no secret that the Nationals’ pander to the interests of the mining industry in preference to the farmers! But now Nationals Senator Matt Canavan has let the cat out of the bag about the Nationals’ plan to deal with climate change - they want to hit Australians with a big, new mortgage tax.
Regional travel just weeks away
People in Greater Sydney, which includes the Central Coast, are just weeks away from being able to enjoy holidays and day trips to the regions as COVID travel restrictions start to ease.
Disability leadership and support
Self Advocacy, an organisation run by and for people with intellectual disabilities across the Central Coast, is offering a range of free services from NDIS appeals to leadership and peer support.
105 positive Covid cases in past 96 hours
Central Coast Local Health District confirms 105 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 96 hours to 8pm last night.
8 October 2021
Pacific leaders call out Morrison’s climate inaction
The Morrison-Joyce Government’s refusal to take serious action on climate change, including committing to net zero emissions by 2050, continues to undermine its own Pacific Step-up and damages our interests.
Perrottet must consider economic stimulus for Central Coast
The NSW Government has announced additional funding to support Western Sydney as they emerge from a prolonged period of lockdown from funds derived from the sale of the rest of WestConnex.
Blue plaques nominations now open
The ‘Blue Plaques’ program is currently open to the public for nominations until 30 October 2021, with Heritage NSW inviting members of the community to reflect on sites that are connected to interesting stories that have shaped the history of the Central Coast.
Relocation of Wyong Hospital Emergency Department
Central Coast Local Health District is advising the community that the Wyong Hospital Emergency Department will open in the new hospital building at 7am on Wednesday, 13 October 2021.
21 residents tested positive to COVID-19
Central Coast Local Health District confirms 21 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm Wednesday night.
7 October 2021
Live music returns
The ‘Great Southern Nights’ government initiative running from the 18th March to 22nd April 2022, is currently open to expressions of interest as the upcoming end of lockdown heralds the much anticipated return of live music on the Central Coast.
Grass fires a concern this bushfire season
Grass and crop fires are the greatest concern for the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), with the official bushfire season across NSW underway.
Council finds new way to celebrate Lakes Festival 2021
The Central Coast Lakes Festival is one of the Coast’s highly anticipated annual events and this year Central Coast Council has created a new format for the event to ensure it can proceed in line with any NSW Government Public Health Orders.
Visiting seal colony out and about in Central Coast waters
Central Coast residents have been visited by a nearby sea colony as lockdown has led to quieter waters as sea mammals have been migrating along Australia’s eastern coastline during the cooler months.
Walk in vaccination clinics
Central Coast Local Health District is holding special Pfizer walk-in vaccination clinics today and tomorrow. 30 new positive covid cases confirmed.
6 October 2021
Who’s who, in the new political zoo
Will the Central Coast be better off with Perrottet at the helm of the same Sydney-centric government? Unlikely, the Central Coast has suffered the machinations of the Coalition Government for a decade and have only ever received breadcrumbs!
New hardship panel to assess business financial support
A new Hardship Review Panel has been established to consider financial support for businesses experiencing financial hardship that do not qualify for COVID-19 business support measures.
28 positive covid cases
Central Coast Local Health District confirms 28 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm Monday night.
5 October 2021
Political trifecta – yet the Central Coast still comes last
The Premier, the Deputy Premier and the Minister for Transport have all jumped ship for one reason or another, but all three have also resigned from State politics.
Covid cases rise dramatically
Central Coast Local Health District confirms 105 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 72 hours to 8pm Sunday night.
New public health advice for NSW reopening
New public health advice sets out how NSW will continue to tackle COVID-19 as the state begins to reopen when it reaches the 70 per cent double dose vaccination target.
1 October 2021
36 positive covid cases in past 24-hours
Central Coast Local Health District confirms 36 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
Master of disaster in charge of ‘Pick and Mix’ vaccines
The Government that shirked responsibility for fighting bushfires and building quarantine centres is now handballing the responsibility for vaccine certificates to the states and territories.
Long wait, no date for headspace Wyong
It’s been two long years since the Morrison Government first promised a headspace at Wyong but despite the long wait, we still don’t have an opening date.
Storm season is upon us
There is a marked tendency for severe thunderstorms (indeed all thunderstorms) to occur during the months from October through to March. This period is normally referred to as the 'Severe Thunderstorm Season' in New South Wales.
Free physical and mental activity ideas for older adults at home
Older adults are being offered a free support pack to help them stay physically and mentally active while we are still at home during lockdown.
Tune in this Mental Health Month
October is Mental Health Month and Central Coast Council has pulled together a program of online courses and activities to get residents to reflect on their mental health and wellbeing.
Funding available to benefit communities
Community groups and not-for profit organisations can apply for up to $30,000 from a pool of $59,000 funding for community projects.
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