Jane’s a local business hero
Jane Fonti of Woy Woy, owner of Ruby’s Home Store, has been recognised as a Local Business Hero in the Australian Post Local Business Heroes program. “It was great to…
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Woy Woy CWA gets set for Coastal Twist
The sewing machines have been humming at Woy Woy CWA, with members recycling last year’s Coastal Twist Festival banners to make 180 tote bags and bunting for this year’s event….
Groups unite to save Austin Butler
An alliance of 13 community groups has reaffirmed its opposition to any sell-off of the Austin Butler Reserve at Woy Woy with the issue back out for public consultation. The…
Tension mounts as major semis approach
As the Central Coast Rugby comp draws to a close, Terrigal will take on Warnervale in the Premier 1 minor semi-final and Avoca Beach will clash with the Razorbacks in…
New design for Pelican Park to incorporate best of previous options
Final designs for the revamp of Pelican Park at Woy Woy are set to be made public by the end of the year, incorporating elements from both options presented during…
More consultation on proposed reserve reclassification
Central Coast Council will put the contentious issue of the proposed reclassification of Austin Butler Reserve at Woy Woy from community to operational land back out for more public consultation….
Weekday walkers have a busy month ahead
The Weekday Walkers have issued their walk schedule for September. On September 5, they will tackle Spion Kop, meeting at the corner of Woy Woy Rd and Bambara Rd, Kariong,…
New pro shop for Everglades
Everglades Country Club at Woy Woy is to have a new pro shop and bowls office following approval of a development application for the work at a meeting of the…
Tough times saw drøm take to the open road
When tough times hit following COVID-19 lockdowns, one Central Coast business decided to take its clothing brand on the road. Sheryle and Gary Berman, both in their late 50s, packed…
$5,000 grant for Southern Spirit
Southern Spirit Cricket Club has been awarded $5,000 to expand its women’s cricket program through the 2022-23 NSW Government Local Sport Grant Program. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said the…
Gambling signs come down at the Bayview
External gambling related signage is being stripped from venues across the Central Coast and the state, fulfilling the NSW Government’s election commitment to ban all external gambling signage by September…
Don’t miss the Frantastics’ annual performance
The Frantastics Choir will present its annual performance at 1 pm on Monday, August 14, at Woy Woy. Director Fran Kendall said choir members came from all over the Coast…
Fairhaven Fun Day on the Greens
The Fairhaven Fun Day on the Greens Charity Fundraiser is back on again this year. Fairhaven fundraising lead, Carol Holder, in conjunction with Everglades Country Club, has worked tirelessly yet…
Quiet hour at Gosford and Woy Woy
People in Gosford and Woy Woy can now complete government transactions in a quieter and less stimulating environment with the rollout of Quiet Hour at more Service NSW Centres across…
Report those ugly signs
I sympathise with Paul Croft’s concern about lots of illegal business advertising on power poles in Woy Woy and Umina (Forum CCN 400). The brazenness of many of the offenders…
Can you solve The Perfect Murder?
Few authors can write murder/courtroom drama as well as Jeffrey Archer, so Hugh janes was already on a winner when he decided to adapt Archer’s short story The Perfect Murder…
Jazzing up business facades
Central Coast Council’s Façade Improvement Support program opens on September 1 and aims to provide businesses and commercial property owners with the opportunity to access up to $5000 to enhance…
Two deaf women are an inspiration for all to learn Auslan
Two deaf residents at Peninsula Villages have inspired staff and other residents to learn Auslan, the Australian sign language, through regular language classes hosted at the aged care village. Jan…
After hours medical centre set to close
The Woy Woy After Hours Medical Service, which has been providing GP services on weeknights and weekends for more than 50 years, is preparing to close its doors for the…
Facelift for Deepwater Plaza
Woy Woy’s Deepwater Plaza, now under new ownership, is about to get a facelift with beautification work already underway. Upgrade works will include external repainting including the whale mural on…