Oyster Festival to continue in its own right
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has rejected claims by Central Coast Council that Ettalong’s Oyster Festival will be absorbed into the council’s Lakes Festival. Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said that…
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Pursuit of ferry captain a cowardly act, says Tesch
The man at the helm of a ferry that ran aground in the Ettalong Channel is being investigated by NSW Roads and Maritime Services, according to Member for Gosford Ms…
Open days to improve mental health
Open days to be held at Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre and Killcare Surf Life Saving Club on August 24, will focus on anxiety remedies. The workshops are an initiative of…
New alcohol-free zones proposed
A review of current alcohol-free zones is being undertaken by the Central Coast Council and new zones are proposed for Empire Bay, Ettalong, Patonga, Pearl Beach, Umina Beach and Woy…
Ettalong cafe hosts local artist
An Ettalong cafe will host the works of a Horsfield Bay artist in May. Re:Publik Cafe will exhibit Naomi Veitch’s artworks from Monday, May 1. The works reflect strong local…
Council website lists 60 Peninsula projects
More than 60 council roads and drains projects have been or will be undertaken on the Peninsula this financial year, according to a new Central Coast Council website. The website…
ANZAC day ceremonies at Empire Bay, Woy Woy, Ettalong & Pearl Beach
Details of ANZAC day services for the Central Coast, Peninsula and surrounds, as received by representative bodies. (other locations published as they come to hand). Empire Bay The Empire Bay…
Certificate issued for seven-storey complex
A construction certificate has been issued for the Atlantis development, the seven storey accommodation complex on the Ettalong Foreshore. The original development application for the site was lodged by the…
Dredging is ‘years away’ at best, says consultant
The dredging of the entrance to Brisbane Water is “some years away, or may not happen at all”, a local planning consultant has claimed. Funds for the dredging have not…
Ettalong channel not listed in State dredging strategy
The Brisbane Water channel has not been listed in the NSW Government’s dredging strategy. Priority regional locations listed in the strategy included 28 coastal harbours and river entrances from Tweed…
Umina launches new surf boat
Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club launched its new surf boat on Wednesday, March 1. The new boat was dedicated to the Coffey family. Ms Meagan Langford, a member of…
Fast ferry service proposal presented to Premier
A fast ferry service with an interchange at Ettalong is being proposed as part of a billion dollar business plan that Central Coast Council has presented to the Premier and…
Council to prepare plan for channel dredging
A dedicated team at Central Coast Council will prepare and implement a plan of management for the Brisbane Water Channel, according to Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch. Community groups…