Colour palette in harmony with bush
A Construction Certificate has been granted for a new dwelling house in Pearl Parade, Pearl Beach. The certificate, granted by a private certifier, means the project can commence including demolition…
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Villagers want road upgrades before lookout makeover
The allocation of Central Coast Council funds to upgrade Mount Ettalong lookout instead of prioritising road work has left some Pearl Beach and Patonga residents perplexed. Pearl Beach residents have…
Pearl Beach closer to hosting Koala colony
New funding announced for the University of Sydney’s Koala translocation study will boost the Pearl Beach Arboretum’s Koala Project. The university received research funding for studying the potential for Koala…
Arboretum Art Trail to conclude this weekend
The Pearl Beach Arboretum Ephemeral Art Trail kicked off to a great start with hundreds of visitors attending the trail along the June Long Weekend. The launch started on the…
Conservatorium students to perform for Pearl Beach community
Pearl Beach Memorial Hall is set to host a line-up of aspiring young musicians this weekend as part of the Pearl Beach Progress Association’s support of the Central Coast Conservatorium….
Pearl Beach political activist says democracy dealt a blow
Pearl Beach resident, academic, and political activist, Klaas Woldring, says the recent decision to launch a public inquiry into Central Coast Council, leaving the organisation under administration, is “letting democracy…
Man falls from Pearl Beach cliff
Forum – Fire and Rescue NSW rescued a man who fell off a ledge on Pearl Beach Road, Pearl Beach, on the evening of April 7. Firefighting crews from Gosford…
Man drowns trying to save dog at Pearl Beach
An elderly man drowned at Pearl Beach on March 7. At around 7.30am police requested assistance from Surf Life Saving after a man went into the water at Pearl Beach…
New environment group in Pearl Beach
The creation of a new community group in Pearl Beach is on the cards following calls for residents to receive information relating to the area’s natural and built environment. Residents…
Honoured for services to women in business
A Pearl Beach resident has been recognised for her significant service to women in business with an AM in this year’s Australia Day honours list. Dr Denise Chasmar Fleming was…
Arboretum secures new nesting boxes
A local community sanctuary has received nesting boxes to help protect local animals ahead of the bushfire season. The Crommelin Native Arboretum at Pearl Beach was gifted the boxes, which…
Pearl Beach PA concerned over development and access
Pearl Beach Progress Association is just a little frustrated over a raft of concerns which have gone unaddressed, some for years. Members of the association hosted a visit by Central…
Pearl Beach Craft Trail coming soon
Twenty local artists are set to open their studios to visitors for the Pearl Beach arts trail on Saturday, December 5. The trail will allow the community to visit each…
Pearl Beach arts and craft fair postponed
An art and craft fair to be held at Pearl Beach later this month has been postponed due to COVID-19 health regulations halted plans for a safe event. The fair…
Chef celebrates 20 years at restaurant
A Pearl Beach restaurant has celebrated the 20-year service of owner Mr Scott Fox as head chef. Mr Fox became joint owner of Pearls on the Beach restaurant, with his…
Raffle raises almost $3000 for Pearl Beach hall
Nearly $3000 was raised over the October long weekend for the renovation and upkeep of the Pearl Beach memorial hall. Pearl Beach Progress Association publicity officer Ms Lynne Lillico said…
Art trail was ‘well received’
The Pearl Beach arts trail held over the October long weekend was well-received, according to one of the organisers, Ms Cecile Ferguson. The Pearl Beach art and craft group organised…
High tea at the arboretum
Pearl Beach Arboretum has hosted 12 people to a “high tea”, which was a prize offered in the Pearl Beach “Auction of Promises” earlier this year to raise money for…
Peninsula has highest numbers of elderly
The Woy Woy Peninsula has suburbs with the largest number of people aged 65 and over of any suburbs on the Coast, according to a report given to the Central…
P-plater charged with multiple driving offences
A P1 driver has been charged with multiple traffic offences after a crash at Pearl Beach left a 17-year-old passenger in a critical condition. Police allege the car was being…