Coast Community News 291

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7 MAY 2021

ISSUE 291

New Indigenous Party opposed to DLALC bushland development

News

The announcement that councillors will remain suspended as a public inquiry into Central Coast Council is launched marks the end of a 30 year career. See pages 4-5

Out&About

Loud bands, bright lights, and big crowds – these were the scenes that made up most of the life of Big Day Out Founder, Ken West. See page 17

Business

The Indigenous Party of Australia, currently in the process of becoming a registered political party, has joined the groundswell of opposition to a development project planned for sensitive land at Kariong. See page 6 Aboriginal Central Coast women Renee Sales and Tracie Howie are opposed to the development

New COVID restrictions to impact Coast A three-day re-tightening of COVID-19 health restrictions came into force on the Central Coast on May 6 following recent cases of community transmission and updated health advice from Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant. The new restrictions came into force at midday on May 6 (enforceable from 5pm) and will remain in place until 12.01am on Monday, May 10 in the Greater Sydney region, which includes the Central Coast. During this period visitors to households will be limited to 20 guests – including children and masks will be compulsory

on public transport and in all public indoor venues, such as retail, theatres, hospitals, aged care facilities and for front-ofhouse hospitality staff (except in a hospitality venue when eating or drinking). Drinking while standing up at indoor venues will not be

allowed, nor will singing by audiences at indoor shows or by congregants at indoor places of worship. Dancing will not be allowed at indoor hospitality venues or nightclubs but will be allowed at weddings with a strong recommendation that no more

than 20 people should be on the dance floor at any one time. Visitors to aged care facilities will be limited to two people. It is also strongly recommended the community avoids mingling in large groups during the specified period and is careful not to put the most vulnerable at risk. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the three-day restrictions would help reduce the risk of a super spreading event. “These measures are proportionate to the risk and will help reduce further cases of community transmission,” Berejiklian said. “To allow our health authorities to do their excellent work it is critical the community

continues to keep their physical distance, get tested with even the mildest of symptoms and importantly continues to use the Service NSW app to check into venues.” Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, urged anyone experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms, even if they are mild, to isolate immediately, get tested and continue to isolate until a negative result is received. “It is also important to remember that even if you have had your first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine you must still come forward for testing if you have any symptoms.” he said. Source: Media release, May 6 NSW Health

Central Coast businesses are reaping the benefits of the State Government’s Dine & Discover NSW initiative, which has seen more than $2M spent in the region so far. See page 27

Sport

Over the weekend of May 1-2, four members of the Central Coast Cycling Club raced in the Goulburn Workers Junior 2 Day Tour, coming away with quality results. See page 39

Puzzles page 22

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