The local health district has confirmed it's currently caring for a number of COVID patients at Gosford Hospital, from outside the area. It's also verified that women's screening services have been suspended until further notice. VIDEO: youtu.be/U9zrzpD5AAA via Central Coast News

OPINION PIECE: A well written article by my colleague and long-time journalist Jackie Pearson about the need for transparency from governments. It also includes my radio interview with Marcus Paul - 2SM Sydney on the issue.

Mountain bike tracks cause concern - Central Coast Video News youtu.be/sDX_TiGfZDU via Central Coast News Skaie Hull - Journalist

RULES CHANGED: Central Coast News spoke to John Barilaro after the Central Coast was removed from the Greater Sydney classification. The state gov announced today that when the lockdown ends on Oct 12, Coasties will not be able to freely travel to other parts of Regional NSW.

LIONS ON THE COAST: I had the pleasure to have a behind the scenes look at the soon to open Central Coast Zoo with my little cadet journalist. The Amazement Family & Fun Park has just welcomed in a pride of retired circus lions 🦁 Full story to come soon Central Coast News

BARILARO EXIT: Just days after Gladys Berejiklian resigned - the Deputy Premier John Barilaro has announced he is also stepping down and leaving politics. The Minister for Regional NSW says now is the time in a refresh in leadership for the NSW Government. Central Coast News

FREEDOM DAY: These happy campers were first in line at the Gosford Hotel when it opened at 7am. How are you spending your day? Central Coast News

NEED A HAIRCUT? The Civitas crew have been on the job since midnight. The Terrigal barber shop is raising funds today for mental health organisation Beyond Blue Central Coast News

FOREST GUMP: The Barefoot Dutchman has been walking barefoot from Cairns for the last five months - raising funds and awareness around men’s mental health. Central Coast Mariners Head Coach Nick Mongomery and Matt Simon helped promote the message in Terrigal today. Central Coast News

There’s #noexcuseforabuse The Central Coast say NO to #domesticviolence Don’t be scared to come forward - help is available. Central Coast News

#Breaking Several items have been uncovered at the former Nords Wharf Scout Camp following a 3-day dig. Detectives investigating the disappearances of Amanda Robinson and Robyn Hickie have told us “certain exhibits have been collected and will be analysed”. Details NBN News at 6.

BORDER NIGHTMARE: A Woy Woy man was denied entry into QLD to visit his Dad after he was told he had a week to live. Elijah Stevenson says it was a complete shock to learn of his terminal diagnosis this month. ⁦Central Coast News⁩ fb.watch/8W7ybti9nt/

It’s good to be back Central Coast News doing what I love. Thanks for the support guys ❤️ First job - editing some good news community videos I filmed prior to the incident, so watch this space 🙃 #localnewsmatters #communityjournalism #centralcoast

Today I wear my white ribbon for International Day for Violence Against Women ❤️ However domestic violence does not discriminate - it can happen to anyone, from any walk of life, at any time - male or female. But there’s no excuse for abuse 🙅🏼‍♀️ #DVraceday #Wyong

#BREAKING Central Coast man William Kershaw has been found not guilty of assaulting two police officers in 2020. A judge found officers didn't tell him he was under arrest at the time NBN News

COAST’S OWN: It’s time for this former-TV journalist to get back in front of the camera. I’ve gotten too used to “radio” with Coast FM News 963 Gosford. This weekend Central Coast News MEDIA will be launching a new show - COAST’S OWN - starting with tajfarrant 📧 [email protected]

BEHIND THE SCENES: Australian musician tajfarrant joined us live on Coast FM 963 and performed his version of "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. If you missed Taj's story - you can catch up on the 'Coast's Own' show on Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=dtXLj6…

The region’s entry to this weekend’s Mardi Gras Parade in Sydney has finalised its preparations. The Coastal Twist crew carrying out a dress rehearsal in Kibble Park in Gosford. This year’s theme is "InterGAYlatica" Full video story to come Central Coast News MEDIA

🎤JOHN SINGLETON ANNOUNCED AS COAST FM’S PATRON 🎤 After more than 30 years on the Central Coast’s airwaves – community radio station COAST FM 963 Gosford has joined forces with John Singleton – with the local powerhouse being honoured as the station’s official ‘Patron’.

💗Happy International Women’s Day 💗 It was an honour to be involved with the Central Coast’s Festival of Women as guest speaker at the Magenta Shores Lunch today. This year’s chosen charity was Because We Care Boutique - who support domestic violence victims. #EmbraceEquity