Sporties’ $37.2 million redevelopment proposed
A $37.2 million development application has been received by Central Coast Council for the redevelopment of Woy Woy Sporties bowling club at the corner of North Burge and Brick Wharf…
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Chamber warns caution on sea level predictions
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has called for caution in response to flood mapping from Coastal Risk Australia released by NSW Greens MP Mr Justin Field based on a “plausible”…
New alcohol-free zones proposed
A review of current alcohol-free zones is being undertaken by the Central Coast Council and new zones are proposed for Empire Bay, Ettalong, Patonga, Pearl Beach, Umina Beach and Woy…
Car struck by train
Police are investigating after a car was struck by a train when the vehicle got stuck on the tracks at the Rawson Rd level crossing on May 12. Emergency Services…
Application to build nursing home on bush block
A Section 96 application has been lodged to modify a consent given by Gosford Council in 2007 for a development on a 1.6 hectare block on the corner of Hillview…
Council waits for details while Woy Woy channel silts up
Central Coast Council is waiting for details of the State Government’s $8 million dredging strategy before it commits to any dredging work. “My understanding is that Councils will be able…
Coach is confident of successful season
Woy Woy Rugby Union coach John Stokie is confident the club is in for a successful season even though the First XV lost its two opening games. “We are in…
Council website lists 60 Peninsula projects
More than 60 council roads and drains projects have been or will be undertaken on the Peninsula this financial year, according to a new Central Coast Council website. The website…
Special arrangements for Anzac Day services
On April 25, RSL Branches around Gosford City will be holding a series of marches and services to commemorate Anzac Day. As part of this year’s Anzac Day activities, a…
Dragon boat club to enter World Masters
Woy Woy’s Deepwater Dragon Boat Club will be sending a team of 23 male and female competitors to the World Masters Games in Auckland on April 28 and 29. The…
Rainfall returns to average
The Peninsula on the Central Coast’s rainfall rate returned to average in the first two weeks of April, following all-time highs in March. A total of 83.4mm has fallen in…
ANZAC day ceremonies at Empire Bay, Woy Woy, Ettalong & Pearl Beach
Details of ANZAC day services for the Central Coast, Peninsula and surrounds, as received by representative bodies. (other locations published as they come to hand). Empire Bay The Empire Bay…
Woy Woy photographer helps discover new spiders
A Woy Woy amateur photographer who has been taking pictures of spiders over the last five years has played a part in discovering at least four new species. Posting pictures…
Memorial erected to lone dolphin
A permanent memorial has been erected and dedicated to the memory of Elusive, Brisbane Water’s lone bottle nosed dolphin. Elusive died after becoming tangled in an anchor line in November…
Fast ferry service proposal presented to Premier
A fast ferry service with an interchange at Ettalong is being proposed as part of a billion dollar business plan that Central Coast Council has presented to the Premier and…
Lawyers write to keep local court
Peninsula lawyers have written collectively and individually seeking the retention of the Woy Woy Local Court. They wrote a joint submission to Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot…
House prices increase on Sydney demand
The Peninsula is becoming increasingly popular with Sydney home buyers paying higher prices for local homes that are still within reach of the Sydney CBD, according to a Woy Woy…
Epic ride from Coolangatta to Cronulla
Central Coast grandmother Genny Murphy was bursting with pride on Friday, November 13 when her granddaughter Maggie Mills arrived at West Gosford on her bicycle as part of an epic…
Darren Morrison is Coast singles champion
Mr Darren Morrison of Terrigal re-affirmed his champion status at the Bowls Central Coast Champion of Club Champions Singles held from Saturday, August 29 to Sunday, August 30. As Mr…
Good and bad news for Terrigal in Union battle of the beaches
Terrigal defeated Avoca Beach by 23 points in the Premier 1 Minor Semi-final of the Central Coast Rugby Union at Joseph Banks Oval on Saturday, September 5. In a match…