Local kids star in Ettalong film
It’s almost a wrap on the set of a new adventure film shot in Ettalong and to be premiered at Cinema Paradiso next February. ‘The Old Silver Key’ started filming…
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Remembrance Day service to be held at Woy Woy and Ettalong
The Woy Woy/Ettalong/Hardys Bay RSL sub-branch will host a service at the Woy Woy Cenotaph on Thursday, November 11 to honour the lives of servicemen and women this Remembrance Day….
Ettalong spell bound by witches on SUPs
A group of witches left bystanders spell bound as they wand-ered down Ettalong Beach on Sunday morning, armed with their broomsticks (paddles), flying carpets (boards) and the odd curse or…
1,500 locals ask Minister to save Ettalong from highrise
Over 1,500 local residents have signed a petition to voice their objection to Central Coast Council’s proposal to increase the foreshore building height at Ettalong Beach. The petition was delivered…
Two-storey townhouses proposed for Warrah St
Local residents have just days to give their thoughts on a proposed multi-unit, two-storey development in Ettalong Beach before the exhibition period closes on October 11. The site at 34…
Peninsula man not permitted to address Council on Ettalong issues
A Woy Woy Peninsula resident was knocked back from talking in the open forum held before the September 28 Central Coast Council meeting. The forum is held before every Central…
Safe phones help domestic violence victims
Rotary Brisbane Water has been donating old mobile phones and laptops to Ettalong-based charity The Peninsula Lighthouse to assist those fleeing domestic violence. “Being able to communicate with family, friends…
Tiny library comes to Ettalong
A new ‘tiny library’ is set to be erected on the streets of Ettalong to give locals easier access to their next read. The library will be located on the…
Director explains why developments get approved
A five-storey motel and function centre in Ettalong has been used as an example of when it is appropriate to approve a development that doesn’t comply with planning instruments by…
Petition calls on minister to reject waterfront rezoning
Community group Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development (RRED) say Ettalong is under attack from high rise buildings. The group is urging residents to sign a petition against rezoning a foreshore…
One woman’s mission to light up Ettalong
Ettalong resident and small business owner, Shery Stewart, has recruited the Member for Gosford and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast to champion her dream of lighting up Ettalong. When…
Loving lockdown?
The past 16 months have been full of challenges for the Lamont family of Ettalong but, second time around, home schooling during lockdown is a source of pure joy. Mother…
Local reserves among 43 projects to benefit from developer contributions
Upgrades to Umina, Ocean Beach and Ettalong reserves were among 43 projects to benefit from a more flexible developer contribution funding model according to Council financial reports. In the 20/21…
Ocean View Road DA resubmitted
The proponent of a $9.6 million Ettalong development that was refused by the Local Planning Panel in February is expected to resubmit his application to Central Coast Council. CCN understands…
Service Australia agent opens at Ettalong
The opening of a Services Australia Agent in Ettalong on June 22 is said to have given locals easier access to Centrelink and Medicare services on the Peninsula. The announcement…
Locals see RRED over planning proposal
A planning proposal allowing beachfront lots on The Esplanade at Ettalong to have a maximum height of 17 metres or seven storeys has been opposed by Residents for Responsible Ettalong…
Administrator adopts resolution to amend LEP for Ettalong developments
A resolution to potentially increase the height and floor space for a prominent beachfront development site at Ettalong has been adopted by Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart at the…
Mingaletta Elders welcome Art Full Women
A new community arts project has been welcomed with open arms from Mingaletta Elders with a day of stories, culture, painting and weaving over the June Long Weekend. Elders from…
Call for local budding actors
A local film director and writer has put the call out for young budding actors to star in a three-day film shoot next month at The Galleria in Ettalong. Woy…
Noodle drags Ettalong along
Hundreds packed into a chilly Naughty Noodle Fun Haus on Saturday night for the arts organisation’s annual Crown Jewels DRAGstravganza. It was a night full of colour, drag, glamour and…