IPART forum to consider draft ferry charges
A public forum will be held on October 18 to hear feedback from passengers and ferry operators following the announcement that draft fares for Central Coast Ferries may rise from…
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Bowker finally allowed to speak on Peninsula issues
Questions raised about use of Council venues
Peninsula man not permitted to address Council on Ettalong issues
Delta spreads across the Central Coast
Five days of fun to benefit thousands of young people
5 new cases and 2 exposure sites at Woy Woy announced
Box up your dog on the ferry
Demolition of Woy Woy Playpark on HOLD
Demolition of Woy Woy Playground now on hold
The planned demolition of the Woy Woy Wharf Playground has now been put on hold after community backlash sparked a fierce outcry from families and local businesses. In a dramatic…
New PSN Radio tower installed at Umina Beach
A new emergency communications tower has recently opened at Umina Beach in a bid to expand the Central Coast’s Public Safety Network. The new radio site, which is located at…
“An oasis in a badly designed, malfunctioning desert of concrete”
This was how one resident described Blackwall Reserve in their objection letter to council, trying to save the site from development. Lots 23 and 23A Memorial Avenue, Blackwall are on…
Falun Dafa tour hits Peninsula
A nationwide car tour is expected to hit the Peninsula this weekend with aims to raise awareness about the practice of organ harvesting in China. The Falun Dafa tour will…
Peninsula assets on the block
Community land across the Peninsula – including green spaces, a retirement community and a sports oval – is set to be reclassified and sold off as part of Central Coast…
Locals rally to save Council assets earmarked for sale on Peninsula
Meet Ziv Raz, Dylan Taylor, Max Raz and Ori Raz. Six years ago, as young boys, they banded together to fight to save the reserve at 83-85 Brisbane Ave, Umina,…
Dune restoration works for Peninsula beaches
Beaches on the Peninsula will undergo dune stabilisation and restoration works thanks to funds announced by the State Government on March 3. Umina Beach, Pearl Beach and Killcare’s Putty Beach…
Protesters gather as Centrelink doors close
A small group of residents gathered outside the Ettalong Centrelink on February 12 as it prepared to close its doors for the last time. Joining them in protesting the closure…
Recognition for community group
A local Peninsula community group has been recognised in NSW Parliament for its hard work, dedication, and devotion to the area over the past two years. The Umina Community Group,…
Umina lifesavers reach new heights
Two surf lifesavers from Umina Beach have been selected to take part in a women’s mentoring program aimed at building leadership skills. Umina’s Shelley Smith and Mollie Murphy were elected…
What The Pelican saw: a turbulent year in review
The Peninsula survived bushfires, floods, a global pandemic and the financial collapse of Central Coast Council, which saw councillors suspended, during 2020. As we look forward to what we all…