Community clean-up – Ward’s Hill to Wagstaffe
Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association members rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty for Clean-up Australia Day, collecting two tonnes of rubbish on March 6. Coordinator Mike Chitty…
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Wagstaffe author’s new historical novella
A local author has brought fact to fiction with the release of her latest novella, The Body in the Bridge. Wagstaffe’s Helen Menzies released the historical novella, which details an…
Charges should be waived
Forum – Congratulations to all involved in this year’s wonderful Australia Day Ceremony at Wagstaffe Square. This has become one of the most outstanding and iconic events of the year…
New fire truck for Killcare/Wagstaffe rural fire brigade
Killcare/Wagstaffe rural fire brigade received a new fire truck on November 15 as part of a vehicle replacement program. It was one of three new trucks to be delivered on…
Now that’s a community bus stop
The Wagstaffe bus stop has a whole new look, thanks to a determined community. Around 50 residents gathered at the bus stop on November 12 to celebrate the refurbishment. Virginia…
Killcare Community Association develops community resilience plan
With hotter months and the fire season upon us, Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association has partnered with other local community groups to create a Community Resilience Plan. President of Wagstaffe…
Bird themed Bouddi art show took off
Local artists and exhibitors brought birds to life at The Bouddi Society’s art show held at Wagstaffe over the long weekend. The 30 artists were asked to present a piece…
Bouddi Arts Trail to be held on long weekend
The Bouddi Arts Trail will will be held on the Saturday to Sunday of the long weekend, October 3 and 4, from 9am to 4pm. Twelve local artists and artisans…
Proposed swimming pool removal prompts action
The proposed removal the Pretty Beach swimming pool enclosure by Central Coast Council has prompted the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association to seek its retention. Association president Mr Mike Allsop said: “We are very…
Deserving public acknowledgement
There’s one person in this quiet village of Wagstaffe who, during the disruptions of the coronavirus, has been such a hero to the community that she deserves public acknowledgement. The…
Remind politicians: Walking track needs repair
Politicians should be reminded that the Half Tide Rocks walking track is in urgent need of repair, according to the Wagstaffe – Killcare Community Association. Association president Ms Peta Colebatch…
Session to discuss Killcare mobile phone tower proposal
Community information sessions about mobile phone towers in Killcare will be held this week. Optus, Vodafone Hutchinson Australia and Telstra are holding two community information sessions about the installation of…
Ferry resumption ‘is not the end of the problem’
The newly-formed Peninsula Waterways Committee has welcomed the resumption of ferry services to Ettalong and Wagstaffe on Monday, November 19. However, committee chair Mr Mike Allsop said: “We are very…
Ferry Service Cancelled during ‘severe’ weather
The Palm Beach, Wagstaffe and Ettalong ferry service was cancelled late on Wednesday, November 28, due to severe and dangerous sea conditions. The ferry had previously been diverted to Patonga…
Chair named for Waterways Committee
Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association vice president Mr Mike Allsop has been named chair of the newly-formed Peninsula Waterways Committee. “The association has been maintaining a close watch on the dredging program…
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Bushfire destroys nine hectares
[Report] A bushfire which started on August 15 has destroyed nine hectares of bushland in the Bouddi National Park. A total fire ban had been declared for the Central Coast on…
Ferry services may start in four weeks, says association
The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association vice-president Mr Mike Allsop believes ferry services could start in about four weeks, if dredging proceeds to schedule. “The dredging will apparently involve an initial dredge…
Sale donations wanted at Wagstaffe
The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association’s Trash ‘N’ Treasure sale will be held on March 31. The association is seeking donations of unwanted items, to be delivered to the Association on Thursday,…
Council abandons Australia Day celebrations
The community group that has helped the Council run Australia Day celebrations at Wagstaffe has been told that the new Central Coast Council will no longer run the celebrations. The…
We live here for a different way of life
So, the Central Coast Council has decided to rip up the timber wharf at Pretty Beach and install a new plastic replacement. This follows a similar desecration to the wharf…