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Two developments “not in the public interest” face planning panel
Two potential developments on the Peninsula were due to go to the Local Planning Panel on Thursday, October 28, for adjudication with recommendations from Central Coast Council to reject each…
Designer gains national recognition for restaurant revamp
A St Huberts Island resident has received national recognition for her work in designing Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf after she was tasked with revitalising the iconic restaurant. As the principal…
Callum driven to help those in need
A Woy Woy student has completed a donation drive to help support those in need, collecting groceries and supplies to deliver to Mary Mac’s Place. Callum Conroy, aged 11, said…
Still no detail on future of Pelican Park
Woy Woy residents have been given a Pelican Park update but it didn’t give timeframes about a promised consultation or anything concrete about the future of the playground located at…
Woy Woy carpark promise still ‘to be decided’
Questions have been raised over the Woy Woy Commuter carpark again after recent FOI documents indicated that the project had no confirmed timeframe or total cost and that no community…
All afloat in Woy Woy
Woy Woy is finally home to a state-of-the-art wharf featuring a floating pontoon, accessibility features, solar lighting and smart benches with mobile phone charging capabilities. The wharf opened to a…
Women rewarded for creativity packs
CWA Woy Woy has also been presented with a Collaboration Award for their recent contribution to Coast Shelter’s creativity packs, as reported in PP030. Association President, Jane Bowtell, thanked Rotary…
Libraries multiply on The Boulevarde
The Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy branch has installed a second footpath library after the success of the first box last month. Branch president, Jane Bowtell, said there was now…
Brazil and Beyond trio to perform
Woy Woy’s Troubadour Central Coast, Folk and Acoustic Music Club will bring a carnival atmosphere to Woy Woy by hosting a night of live music from Australian-Brazilian band – Brazil…
Wharf to officially open on Monday
Woy Woy Wharf will officially open to the public and ferry operators next week marking the formal completion of its significant redevelopment. The upgrades aimed to improve the existing wharf’s…
Long wait times for help with vaccination proof
Waiting times at the Woy Woy Services Australia Centre in Blackwall Road (formerly known as the Centrelink/Medicare office) have soared over recent weeks as people have encountered difficulties accessing their…
Wharf waits for ribbon cutting date
The long-awaited redevelopment of the Woy Woy Wharf may finally be complete but questions have been raised over why the wharf is not yet officially open to the public. Plans…
Quilts and mittens on their way to hospital
Members of the Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy branch have been keeping busy in lockdown by making masks for school children and creativity bags for Coast Shelter and their latest…
Markets to make a pre-Christmas come back
Anyone itching to stroll along the waterfront, coffee in hand whilst browsing the local markets? Well, you might have to wait a little longer to get back out there following…
CWA has it in the bag
The Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy Branch has put together dozens of bags to help those in need in a cross-club collaboration with the Gosford Rotary Club. After Coast Shelter’s…
Peninsula man not permitted to address Council on Ettalong issues
A Woy Woy Peninsula resident was knocked back from talking in the open forum held before the September 28 Central Coast Council meeting. The forum is held before every Central…
College receives funding to improve access
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus has received funds to help upgrade its facilities, as part of the NSW Government’s Minor Capital Works Program. Works will involve contrast markings…
Peninsula gets frisky in lockdown
For those stuck at home during lockdown, or business owners that have seen their incomes disappear, it’s easy to get a little pent-up. But one industry that’s doing very well…
Second storey will create master bedroom
A development application to expand a dwelling at Woy Woy has been approved by Central Coast Council. The 65 Moana St property currently contains a single-storey brick veneer dwelling. Plans…