Blackwall Rd car fire extinguished
A car fire in Woy Woy was extinguished on the morning of Friday, February 4, with the local Fire and Rescue NSW crew quick to respond. The truck from the…
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Rapid test kits given to women’s health centre
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre received 20 free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) last week to help keep community members safe. The centre provides women with counselling, medical services,…
Educator named as Australia Day ambassador
It will be a quiet Australia Day on the Peninsula, with the traditional fireworks at Woy Woy and Pearl Beach cancelled due to COVID concerns and the Citizen of the…
Macleay rezoning “would not impact Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland”
A Planning Proposal to rezone the western part of the lot at 18 Macleay Avenue, Woy Woy, has received a Gateway Determination by NSW Planning so Council’s consultations with government…
Mixed tenancy model has a strong future
Last year was a big one for Pacific Link Housing, with the completion of a major affordable housing project on the Central Coast and a number of award wins. The…
Business owners ‘furious’ about intersection upgrade
Business owners surrounding the Rawson Rd and Ocean Beach Rd roundabout at Woy Woy say they are infuriated by the lack of planning and consideration from Central Coast Council regarding…
A call to get the level crossing replacement done
Forum – I am saddened and upset to read of the shocking accident at the deadly Rawson Rd level crossing in Woy Woy, as reported in Pelican Post on November…
Antiques store continues to expand and support community
“It’s the dream of most small businesses to open a second store,” Woy Woy Antiques and Collectables owner, Mitchell Gordon, said when he decided to again expand his operations to…
Feeling unsafe
Forum – I would say the vast majority of people I see on the Central Coast are either not wearing a mask and seemingly daring anybody to ask them why…
Park it and find another goodie
Forum – With respect to the chimerical Woy Woy carpark, Mr Franz may be misinformed, when he says that “originally our Council was tasked with identifying sites, getting control and…
Law firm comes full circle
A local law firm has returned to its Woy Woy roots after closing down in Gosford and merging with Peninsula Law last month. History has repeated itself after the acquisition…
Mandala magic
An artist has launched a solo exhibition in Woy Woy to celebrate ‘love and life’ and encourage locals to seek peace this holiday season. The free exhibition will run until…
Community invited to Mr Perfect BBQ
A social BBQ will be held at Woy Woy this weekend to help raise awareness around men’s mental health and encourage conversations. The ‘Mr Perfect BBQ’ will be held at…
Woy Woy in Narara district in latest regional plan
Woy Woy has been named as a strategic centre in the latest version of the NSW Government’s Regional Plan for the Central Coast. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam…
Rotary clubs combine to donate to aged care
Local aged care organisation, BlueWave Living, was delighted to receive a donation of $1,000 thanks to a joint contribution from Rotary Clubs across the Peninsula. Clubs from Umina Beach, Woy…
Helping at Elsie’s and mending dinosaurs
Members of the Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy branch have been recognised for their community efforts by a series of local organisations and individuals. Branch president, Jane Bowtell, said the…
New members welcome to join outriggers
OUTRIGGING – The Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club (CCOCC) is currently recruiting new members to join its crew. Crews currently depart from Woy Woy and Patonga midweek and during the…
Environmental work recognised in local BAT awards
Woy Woy Bay resident, Louis O’Neill, has been named winner of the Best 12th Man Award in the Community Environment Network’s (CEN) annual BAT Awards. Deputy Chair of CEN, John…
Check those unusual spots says Kathy
A Woy Woy resident is encouraging locals to check their skin for unusual spots or moles in a bid to detect skin cancer early. In 2018, Kathy Martin’s husband noticed…
New frames help close the gap
Specsavers Optometrists in Woy Woy have thanked locals for supporting them in helping to close the gap in Indigenous eye health, as they celebrated 10 years of supporting The Fred…