Students treated to special rescue chopper visit
Green Point Christian College students were treated to a special visit by the region’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service recently. The visit was all thanks to Westpac and its school landing…
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Another major accolade for Spices 29
Spices 29 restaurant at Woy Woy has capped off a successful year by taking a silver medal in the Indian Restaurant category at the 2024 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus National…
Deepwater Plaza backs oyster festival
Deepwater Plaza Shopping Centre is set to continue its sponsorship of the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival, following a hugely successful collaboration this year. The plaza was the major sponsor of…
The Bushwackers are bound for Woy Woy
Troubadour Central Coast will present The Bushwackers in concert at Woy Woy on December 1. Australia’s most famous and beloved folk and country band will play their first concert at…
Kevin Borich heads to Everglades
With a professional career spanning 52 years, Kevin Borich has done it all and now he’s headed for the Everglades Country Club at Woy Woy on November 30. From his…
All welcome at Masters swim clubs
A Masters Swimming Club operates somewhere on the Central Coast on most week nights and adults who can swim at least 100m, be it fast or slow, are welcome to…
Thousands flock to oyster festival
Thousands of people flocked to the Lions Park reserve at Woy Woy on Sunday, November 10, for the 24th Brisbane Water Oyster Festival. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President Matthew Wales…
New space for creativity and wellbeing
A new space for creativity, healing and personal transformation has opened at Woy Woy, with a program of events lined up to promote holistic wellbeing. Theia is the brainchild of…
Students join fight against breast cancer
Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus, with support from businesses on the Peninsula, raised $1,300 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation as Pink Ribbon Month (October) drew…
Bold new vision for shop-top housing at Deepwater Plaza
A group of Central Coast students has come up with an ingenious plan to build residences atop Deepwater Plaza at Woy Woy to help address the region’s housing shortage. The…
Huge boost for Mary Mac’s
An event organised by Wiseberry Peninsula Real Estate at Umina Beach has raised $12,500 for Mary Mac’s Place. The Big Bowl for Mary Mac’s Place on October 11 invited the…
Postcard-sized artworks on show
As part of the 2024 Lakes Festival, the inaugural Central Coast Postcard Show will see local artists showcase their unique perspectives on the theme, Perspectives of Brisbane Water. Not only…
Oyster Festival returns to Woy Woy
The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival is set to take over Lions Park Reserve at Woy Woy on Sunday, November 10. “We are proud to have Deepwater Plaza as our naming…
Solutions being sought in wake of long day care closure
Coast Community Connections (CCC) is working with the Department of Education to help find solutions for families impacted by the closure of its long day care service for 0-5-year-olds on…
State underwater hockey titles set for Woy Woy
The NSW State Underwater Hockey titles will be held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy, on October 26 and 27. Players from the Central Coast, Canberra, Mudgee, Newcastle, Wollongong…
Parents reeling at long day care closure
Parents are reeling following the sudden closure of Coast Community Connections’ long day care service for preschool children at Woy Woy. Spokesperson Ivona Rose said parents were advised on Friday…
Mimosa Duo set for Troubadour Folk performance
One of Australia’s most exciting, accomplished and original acoustic acts, the Mimosa Duo will make a very welcome and much anticipated return to Troubadour Folk on October 26. Phoebe O’Shea…
Lucky lottery winners on the Coast
For the third time in as many weeks a Coastie has had a big win in the lottery. Earlier a Norah Head man won $100,000, a Kangy Angy man won…
Free support for small businesses during October
As part of NSW Small Business Month, businesses in Woy Woy and surrounds can access free, personalised support with business planning, marketing and cashflow from the Service NSW Business Bureau…
Memorial service for maritime historian Graeme Andrews
Distinguished maritime historian and seaman, Graeme Andrews of Koolewong, passed away recently at the age of 86. Living in Koolewong for the past 30 years, Andrews dedicated his life to…