New CEO for women’s health centre
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC) has appointed Sara Foster as its new CEO. As one of the Coast’s leading women’s health and wellbeing organisations, CCCWHC is dedicated…
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Weekly dinner service for the needy
The Older Women’s Network Deepwater (OWN) has thrown its support behind a new weekly dinner service at Woy Woy for those experiencing hard times. The dinner is run by the…
Coastal Twist returns in October
The Coastal Twist Festival will return for its fourth year from October 1-6, transforming the Central Coast into a vibrant celebration of LGBTIQ arts and culture. This year’s festival, themed…
Frantastics set to perform
The Frantastics Choir will perform at 1pm on Monday, August 19, at the Walter Baker Hall on the corner of Blackwall and Victoria Rds, Woy Woy. Director Fran Kendall said…
Scoreboard upgrade for leisure centre
The extensively used electronic scoreboard in the sports hall of Peninsula Leisure Centre in Woy Woy is getting a $9,820 upgrade, thanks to Community Building Partnership Program funding from the…
The Girl on the Train opens at Woy Woy
Woy Woy Little Theatre is set to present a tale of betrayal and coercive control with an intriguing mystery at its heart when The Girl on the Train opens at…
New era for Woy Woy butchery
After operating for decades as Edwards Family Butchery in Peninsula Plaza, Woy Woy, the shop has a whole new look along with new owners. Now called The Butcher’s Chop, new…
Commuter carpark to be sold for $1
The Woy Woy Commuter Carpark is changing owners. Central Coast Council will sell it to the NSW Department of Transport for $1. But Administrator Rik Hart says it’s a good…
Coast nurses demand more pay
Public sector nurses and midwives from Gosford, Wyong and Woy Woy Hospitals rallied on July 23 to fight for fair pay. The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members are…
OWN helps stock the pantry
The Older Women’s Network (OWN) Deepwater has added the Woy Woy Community Food Pantry to its list of recipients for donations and recently handed over $500 to help restock. The…
New café with family vibes
A new café has opened adjacent the Runway Park on Trafalgar Ave at Woy Woy. Offering exciting new food and drink options, Skeleton Café’s old-school Aussie menu and classic neighbourhood…
Sink or Swim comedy show celebrates first birthday
Sink or Swim will celebrate its first birthday at the Link and Pin, Woy Woy, on August 1. The monthly comedy night for new and up-and-coming stand-up comedians has been…
Candidate forum for West ward
Woy Woy Peninsula Residents Association (PRA) will host a candidate forum for prospective Gosford West Ward councillors on Thursday, August 22. “All Peninsula residents, owners and renters should attend to…
Oyster festival returns in November
Peninsula Chamber President Matthew Wales said it was all systems go for another great year of oysters, food, wine and entertainment. “The entertainment will be spectacular kicking off the day…
Highly Strung returns to Coast
The Highly Strung Rock Orchestra Highly Strung Rock Orchestra, P&O will return to the Central Coast at 2pm on Sunday, July 28, at The Everglades, Woy Woy. In the 1980s…
Coastal Surge film festival calls for entries
In 2023 a new cultural event for the region took place at the Avoca Picture Theatre. Complete with red carpet photos, musical support and three new films, the inaugural Coastal…
Winter boost for Mary Mac’s
Mary Mac’s Place at Woy Woy received a welcome boost recently when the Older Women’s Network Deepwater (OWN) popped in with a donation of winter warmers and $500 in cash….
Top comedy at Link and Pin
Get down to the Link and Pin at Woy Woy from 7pm on Thursday night, July 4, to see who will sink and who will swim in the venue’s monthly…
Isabel excels as she builds a career
Woy Woy local Isabel Purser has taken top honours across three categories in the recent TAFE NSW Gili Awards and the TAFE NSW Student Excellence Awards. The proud Aboriginal woman,…
Learner driver in police pursuit
A male learner driver will face children’s court after a police pursuit across the Central Coast on Friday, June 14. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District were patrolling around…