Demolition of Woy Woy Playground now on hold
The planned demolition of the Woy Woy Wharf Playground has now been put on hold after community backlash sparked a fierce outcry from families and local businesses. In a dramatic…
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21 one and two-storey units proposed for Woy Woy site
A request to prepare a Planning Proposal to develop a residential site at Woy Woy has been approved by Council at their ordinary meeting on Tuesday, June 15. Council has…
Man arrested in Woy Woy in relation to manufacture of firearms
A 21-year-old man was arrested at Woy Woy on June 2 in relation to a joint-agency operation targeting the manufacture and supply of prohibited firearms. Police executed a search warrant…
Mitchell Gordon receives Rotary Club’s Paul Harris Award
A local store owner has been presented with a prestigious honour following his contribution to the local community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner of Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables, Mitchell…
Local volunteer recognised
A Woy Woy volunteer has been recognised at the Volunteering Central Coast (VCC) 2021 Awards Ceremony last week for her dedication to the local community. Gabrielle Grenier from Mary Mac’s…
New Medical Care centre opens in Woy Woy
A new doctors’ clinic has opened up its doors in Woy Woy following concerns of a shortage in GPs across the Peninsula. With a complex mix of an aging population…
196 strokes in Robertson electorate in 2020
With new data revealing NSW is home to four of Australia’s top 20 hotspots for high blood pressure, locals across the Peninsula are being encouraged to be aware of the…
Mobile breast screening clinic in Woy Woy
A new mobile breast screening clinic has opened in Woy Woy to help provide free mammograms to women aged between 50 to 74 years. The mobile van, which will be…
Insight into the world of mushrooms
The Rotary Club of Woy Woy welcomed local business owner, Kim Margin, to their May 18 meeting to share his experiences of mushroom growing within a family business. Kim, who…
New exhibition captures local migrant stories
A new exhibition that explores the role of migrant communities on the Coast has been launched – with four Woy Woy businesses right at the very heart of it. The…
Trees on the Peninsula need to be preserved
Forum – On the Woy Woy Peninsula over a number of years, there has been an increasing trend to replace single dwelling houses with multi-unit developments (including a number of…
Woy Woy man charged in relation to fraudulent vehicle safety reports
A 45-year-old man from Woy Woy has been charged after allegedly issuing over 100 fraudulent vehicle safety reports. An audit was conducted on May 25 at an Authorised Inspection Station…
Calls for tougher dog laws intensify
Calls for dog laws to be introduced on the Central Coast have been heightened after reports suggest local dog attacks occur more than once a day. Central Coast Council reported…
Flood mitigation works commence on the Peninsula
A number of flood mitigation works have begun on the Peninsula this month with Council taking a ‘priority’ based focus to issues at Woy Woy and Umina. Since its commencement…
School closures, dead fish inspire formation of new Indigenous Party
A new political party hopes to be accredited in time to field candidates in the next Federal election, focussing on the seat of Robertson. Paperwork for the Indigenous Party of…
Falun Dafa tour hits Peninsula
A nationwide car tour is expected to hit the Peninsula this weekend with aims to raise awareness about the practice of organ harvesting in China. The Falun Dafa tour will…
Local author publishes new collection of poems
A Woy Woy author has recently released her second collection of poems, ‘A Scent of Frangipani’, to help celebrate the beauty of the Central Coast. In the book, which has…
Woy Woy doctor clocks up 50 years of medical practice
A Woy Woy doctor recently celebrated 50 years of medical practice as his Vidler Ave clinic on May 1. Dr John Caska of the Vidler Ave Skin Cancer Centre first…
Woolworths create Quiet Hour shopping experience
Woolworths Woy Woy will now offer a low-sensory ‘Quiet Hour’ shopping experience in a bid to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers with specific needs. The weekly session will…
Woy Woy antique store’s new spot at Deepwater Plaza
Woy Woy’s Antiques & Collectables store has announced it will relocate to a new section of Deepwater Plaza in July after a two-month hiatus. The store closed its doors at…