Noise concerns over flight paths
Residents of the Bouddi and Woy Woy Peninsulas have been alarmed in recent weeks to receive flyers from the Federal Government in their letter boxes, warning of noise levels they…
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Swans kicking safety goals
Peninsula Swans Junior AFL Club has been awarded $2,000 as part of the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Local Sport Grant Program to purchase new goal post pads. The Club, based at…
Peninsula winter appeal a great success
The 2023 Wiseberry Peninsula Winter Appeal has finished with this year’s campaign being the most successful yet. The community filled over two boxes with donations including non-perishable food products, warm…
Pelican saved for the second time
The Peninsula’s “Pelican Lady”, Wendy Gillespie has returned a one-year-old pelican into the wild following four days of intensive care. “This immature male pelican has had his fair share of…
Draft plan for managing flood risk on Peninsula on exhibition
A draft Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for the Woy Woy Peninsula is now on public exhibition, with submissions invited until Wednesday, February 15. The plan considers several flood…
Controversy over height limits on Ettalong foreshore
Resident groups on the Peninsula are furious that Central Coast Council allowed only 28 days for submissions on a planning proposal to change foreshore height limits at Ettalong Beach, saying…
Celebrating Remembrance Day across the Coast
Thousands of Central Coast residents are expected to observe a minute’s silence at 11 am on Friday, November 11, with services to take place all over the region in honour…
Council supports Taskforce recommendations as it tackles housing crisis
Central Coast Council will support the five major recommendations of the Regional Housing Taskforce as it continues to address the region’s chronic housing shortage. Council resolved at its September 27…
Umina to Ettalong walk to raise awareness of sexual assault
A community walk will be held on the Peninsula this month to raise awareness of sexual violence. Locals are invited to show support for survivors on April 30 with a…
Words on the Waves Festival lands all-star line up
After the roaring success of the inaugural Words on the Waves Festival last year, the not-for-profit writers’ festival is gearing up for its second event in June with an all-star…
Peninsula survives wet weather but leaves drivers frustrated
With the wet weather continuing to wreak havoc across NSW Coastal areas, the Peninsula has survived the worst of what was expected, even gaining an extra pothole or two. Over…
Peninsula gets set for deluge
As rain is expected to lash NSW coastal areas over the coming days, the Peninsula is gearing up for the deluge, with locals asked to be prepared for the worst…
Syringe containers in flood waters
Just the thing you don’t want to see floating around in flood waters at Karalta Rd – syringe containers. I don’t think they were cleaned away properly somehow! Wonder when…
Highest fuel prices on the Coast put the pinch on Peninsula locals and businesses
Peninsula residents are feeling the pinch as petrol prices reach 14-year highs in some parts of the country. Locals once again are facing the highest pump prices on the Central…
Youth community safety discussions ongoing
Representatives and leaders of local community groups and organisations met to discuss youth community safety on February 2 at Jasmine Greens in the Peninsula Recreation Precinct. State Member for Gosford…
Access to Peninsula beaches set to improve
Access to Peninsula beaches will be a lot easier for people with limited mobility or living with a disability this summer, with the availability of beach wheelchairs at selected beaches…
Scraps for Peninsula in Council’s draft three-year plan
No money is earmarked for the Pearl Beach Lagoon Coastal Zone Management Plan actions for stormwater treatment until year three of Central Coast Council’s latest operational plan draft. The Woy…
A great winter in the water
OCEAN SWIMMING – Peninsula Ocean Swimmers recently participated in an ocean swimming challenge to stay active during lockdown. The winter challenge was open to three swimming groups on the Coast…
Mary questions Council on consultation
Peninsula resident Mary Doherty told an inquiry into water prices that she had complained to Central Coast Council about dirty water and Council responded by sending her two packets of…
Community garden starts seed library
The group behind the Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden plan to start a new seed library at the garden. The group said they do not have access to the existing…