Davistown Wetlands should become part of COSS
Mr Pat Aiken, from Coastal Residents NSW, said the imminent sale of the 48 acres of environmentally sensitive wetland at Davistown, was an opportunity for the Central Coast Council and…
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John Weston sentenced to 34 years for murder
The Rebels bikie gang member who murdered West Gosford business owner, Mr Laurie Starling, has been sentenced to 34 years, with a non-parole period of 25 years and six months….
Luxury 64-apartment Terrigal development to proceed
Local developer, Central Real, have revealed their vision for a new $40 million residential development in Terrigal called Elysium. The new 64-apartment development, located at 156-160 Terrigal Dve, will be…
Over 6,000 firearms are registered in the 2250 postcode
There are currently over 6,000 firearms registered in the 2250 postcode, according to data obtained from the NSW Police by the NSW Greens. On average, that means that one in…
Concerned residents gather to save Davistown Wetlands
Hundreds of concerned residents packed out the Davistown Progress Hall on October 11, when a public meeting was held to discuss the sale of Tidal Shoals. Tidal Shoals is19.2 hectares…
Free hearing tests offered in Woy Woy
The Hearing Bus will offer free hearing tests in Woy Woy from October 17 to 19. The bus will be at Peninsula Plaza from 8:30am to 1:30pm each day. Australian…
Many have moved here to escape congestion
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce called for the introduction of high density zoning on the Peninsula and a comprehensive review of planning guidelines to assist with the 70,000 expected more…
Lifesaver publishes children’s book about beach safety
An Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaver is publishing a children’s book to raise awareness and funding for beach safety through Surf Life Saving Australia. Woy Woy resident Ms Louise Lambeth said…
Oyster Festival to include art exhibition
This year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival will include an art exhibition, as well as 130 stalls and a number of food and wine venues. The festival will be held on…
Call for MP and council to work on coastal management
The Central Coast branch on the Australian Conservation Foundation has called on both the Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch and Central Coast Council to ensure an integrated plan for…
Rotary holds graffiti removal day
Woy Woy Rotary Club is planning to hold a Graffiti Removal Day on Sunday, October 29. Volunteers will meet outside the NAB branch on Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy at 8am….
Look at alternatives to rail crossing, says chamber
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has called for the NSW Government and Central Coast Council to restart discussions about the rail level crossing in Woy Woy. “It is time to…
Peninsula unrepresented on key council committees
The Peninsula is unrepresented on three key committees appointed by the new Central Coast Council. No positions on the Joint Regional Planning Panel, the Grants and Sponsorship Review Panel or…
Community Plan organisation to incorporate
The Community Plan Central Coast organisation is set to move forward to incorporation and continue its campaign to have the new Central Coast Council adopt its grass roots manifesto. A…
Champion at body-building nationals
Personal trainer Jessie Lacey, 31, of Woy Woy, has just won the NABBA/WFF figure-fitness championship in the Australian body-building nationals in Melbourne. “Health and fitness has always been part of…
Jimmy Barnes invited to Umina for second book signing
Singer-songwriter Jimmy Barnes has been invited to Umina for a book-signing for a second time. When he visited a West St bookshop to sign his book Working Class Boy in…
Mayor’s allowance set at $113,280
The Central Coast mayor will receive $113,280, the deputy mayor $37,383 and councillors $28,950 this coming year. Justifying the allowances, mayor Cr Jane Smith said the decision was based on…
Southern Beaches given a good rating
Ocean and Umina Beaches were given a clean bill of health in the annual NSW Office of Environment and Heritage Beachwater Report. Pearl Beach rockpool also received a good rating….
Grant to continue waterway cleaning
The Clean4Shore program has received a $250,000 grant to continue cleaning local waterways. This program, which aims to protect, enhance, rehabilitate or restore ecosystems and natural habitats, control or eradicate…
Committee calls for marketing for the Peninsula
The Peninsula Tourism Committee has called on the Central Coast’s new tourism marketing and industry services agency, Affinity, to organise packages and campaigns that will specifically support tourism on the…