Today the Premier announced a further two-week lockdown for the Central Coast region, now in place until 11.59pm on Friday 30 July. I can only imagine the fatigue, stress and continued worry this decision places on families, friends, neighbours, local businesses – our community.

Where we can, it is imperative during this time that we look out for each other and support one another. Whilst we are restricted in our movements, I encourage you to take this opportunity to support local businesses through buying locally. Exercise down to your local produce store or café and support locally where you can. Remember you are helping to keep local jobs and businesses going as we work through this latest challenge.

Give your favourite local business a shout out through sharing their posts, leaving a review, and recommending them to friends. You are supporting your neighbour – your local businesses are run by the community. And you get to see a familiar face which is hard to during these times. Whilst you can’t eat in you can take and eat away. Love your Central Coast and love your community.

To remain up to date with latest COVID information please go to the NSW Health website www.health.nsw.gov.au