Storm unfairly stripped of a competition point
The Gosford Kariong Storm Open Grade team were sensationally stripped of a competition point and fined $500 by the Central Coast Division of Rugby League (CCDRL), following a technical breach…
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Financial counselling service for people affected by cancer
Cancer Council NSW has launched a new, face-to-face financial counselling service for people affected by cancer in the Central Coast region, with a dedicated Financial Counsellor delivering support exclusively designed…
All levels of government involved in beach asbestos pollution
Significant amounts of material, believed to contain asbestos fibre, have been found on both Wamberal and Terrigal Beach since Friday, April 13, causing community alarm, and calls for action from…
Former Chairman celebrates his 104th birthday
Residents of Chamberlain Gardens Aged Care Facility, Wyoming, were invited to share in the birthday celebrations of fellow resident, Mr John Lloyd, who celebrated his 104th birthday. Mr Lloyd was…
Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre site confirmed
Council reconfirmed, at its April 23 meeting, that a Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre (RPACC) will be built in the Gosford CBD. A rescission motion, to move the site…
Coastal Residents’ Association warns against going to Wamberal and Terrigal Beaches
The NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Central Coast Council do not believe there is any need to close Wamberal or Terrigal Beaches, but, Mr Pat Aiken, from Coastal Residents’ Association, said his…
Graffiti removed from underpass
The Rotary Club of Woy Woy has continued its graffiti removal project by removing graffiti on the walls of the pedestrian underpass on Rawson Rd. This is an area they…
Money announced to co-fund dredging
The NSW Government has announced it will make $1.5 million available to co- fund maintenance dredging work across the State in the coming financial year, according to Member for Terrigal…
Extension proposed for Umina surf club
An application has been lodged for $120,000 of alterations and additions to the Umina Surf Life Saving Club building. The proposal would involve the erection of a two-storey addition to…
Show ribbon for Donald Trumpkin pumpkin
Ettalong Public School has won a ribbon in The Royal Easter Show in the Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge. The school gained ribbons in categories for Giant Pumpkin (Primary School) and Celebrity Lookalike,…
Students learn beach safety
Year 1 students and teachers from Umina Beach Public School have been on a Beach Safety Excursion, principal Ms Lyn Davis has reported. “We noted all the ways we can be…
Tesch ‘thrown out’ of parliament over fuel pricing
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said she had been “thrown out” of State Parliament recently for her strong feelings about high petrol prices on the Peninsula. “I was thrown…
Council ‘not telling’ about compliance numbers
It is possible that no recent residential flats and multi-housing approvals issued by Central Coast Council on the [Woy Woy] Peninsula have complied with planning guidelines When asked, Central Coast…
Help wanted to identify rock carvings
The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association is seeking help to identify the origins of rock carvings found on sandstone in Bouddi National Park. The carvings are thought not to be aboriginal. “The…
No news on wharf upgrade ‘perturbs’ councillor
A Peninsula councillor has said he is “perturbed” that councillors have not been informed about progress on an upgrade to Woy Woy Wharf. “The last time councillors were informed, they…
Rainfall in April ‘not going to plan’
No rain had been recorded on the Peninsula between April 4 and 19 so the monthly average of 166mm was looking quite unlikely as we went to press. It was…
Anzac ceremony at hospital
A ceremony to mark the centenary of the end of World War I will be held at a local hospital on Anzac Day, Wednesday, April 25, at 8:30am. The ceremony at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital…
Labor commits to replace level crossing
A State Labor Government would replace the Rawson Rd level crossing if elected in March next year. Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said she did not need to be…
Water supply cut after main bursts
Water supply was cut to properties in Woy Woy after a water main burst at the corner of Blackwall Rd and Railway St, Woy Woy, in the early hours of…
Transport NSW counts train passengers
Transport for NSW has confirmed it has been counting passengers on trains departing from Woy Woy for Central. But according to the Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch, they’ve been…