Peninsula assets on the block
Community land across the Peninsula – including green spaces, a retirement community and a sports oval – is set to be reclassified and sold off as part of Central Coast…
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New Lions regime brings first results
RUGBY UNION – There are encouraging early signs emerging from the Woy Woy Lions in their Premier 1 men’s and women’s teams following big changes to their coaching and playing…
Woy Woy walking group shines light on ‘petiquette’
A Woy Woy Walking Group celebrated International Guide Dogs Day on April 28, with a long walk to shine a light on the importance of ‘petiquette’. The group walked along…
Peninsula Women’s Health Clinic re-opens
The Women’s Health Clinic at the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre in Woy Woy has opened its doors once again after a temporary closure of its services due to COVID-19. In…
Woy Woy man charged following $87M Ice bust
A Woy Woy man has been charged on multiple counts after nearly $87 million worth of ‘ice’ was seized from his home during a joint-agency operation on April 30. The…
Bevan Router awarded RSL Australia Life Membership
A Woy Woy veteran has been recognised for his decades of service with a Life Membership award at an Anzac Day service at Ettalong Diggers on April 25. The Life…
Relishing the Coast’s local produce
A new food festival is set to launch in Woy Woy next weekend as part of Central Coast Council’s bid to celebrate local produce and great food. The inaugural event…
New juice bar opens in Woy Woy
A local trio has opened a new business in Ettalong with the launch of Bowls n Tingz – a bright and funky new smoothie and juice bar. It has taken…
Local dancing duo brings seniors channel to life
After a year of strict COVID-19 conditions on live entertainment, a Woy Woy duo brought joy and dancing to seniors with a concert at Bluewave Living on Friday, April 9….
Windy restart for Woy Woy waterfront markets
The relaunch of the Woy Woy Waterfront Markets on April 11 was a winning but windy affair after breezy conditions hit the foreshore on Brick Wharf Rd. The monthly event…
Woy Woy man arrested
A Woy Woy man has been arrested for stealing a motorcycle at Umina Beach. On Tuesday, April 13, the man was seen by witnesses entering a property in Oxford St…
Remembering those lost and those who came home
Local army veteran, Stephen Karsai, will be lighting up the dawn this Sunday in dedication to his friends lost in service in the Vietnam War. In 1971, Karsai joined the…
Chance for rough sleepers to look good
A free weekly haircutting service is being provided at Woy Woy’s CWA branch in a bid to ‘restore dignity, one haircut a time’ to people experiencing homelessness. The Community Hair…
Launch of local unicycle club
Saturday mornings will be off to a fresh start with the launch of a new unicycle club at Woy Woy’s Peninsula Community Centre. The Club will meet and train on…
Around the Grounds: Matt Hatch
FOOTBALL – Back on March 8, Woy Woy local, Matt Hatch, set the A-League alight when he scored the fastest debut goal in Australian National League history for the Central…
Subdivision proposal for Mrs Wilson’s shop
A mixed-use development currently under construction at Woy Woy will be subdivided into three strata lots if a proposal to be considered by the Central Coast Local Planning Panel on…
Full house for Troubadour Folk Club
The Troubadour Folk Club sold out yet another concert at the Woy Woy Everglades Club, with the New Zealand folk duo, ‘We Mavericks’ impressing the crowd with their instrument playing…
Young locals invited to attend skateboard building workshop
A free skateboard building workshop will be held at Woy Woy over the next six weeks as part of Council’s celebration of #NSWYouthWeek. The workshop will run every Wednesday from…
Woy Woy CWA members knit ‘Angel Rugs’ for Elsie’s Retreat
Members at Woy Woy CWA have been busy knitting blankets and quilts for the grand opening of Elsie’s Retreat, the new Palliative Care Unit at Gosford Hospital, with their huge…
Lions look to build community spirit
RUGBY – Woy Woy Lions Club have hosted a number of events this month in a bid to boost community spirit as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease. Over the weekend…