Big fuel price variations across the Coast
The cheapest fuel in the region is $1.27.7/litre at West Gosford. The dearest $1.59.9 at all outlets on the Woy Woy Peninsula. Confirming the long term trend of large variations…
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Yacht runs aground in smoke haze
Swedish surfer breaks leg at Umina Beach
Driest year in 15
Proposal to divert dredging funds
Adam Crouch appointed Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast
Tree group wins regional environmental award
Groups come together for Bouddi emergency plan
Still no rain
Study about relocating koalas to Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach Arboretum has been successful in gaining a $20,000 grant to go towards a University of Sydney study about relocating koalas to Pearl Beach. The funding would allow a…
Peninsula receives two out of 36 grants
Council has allocated more than $148,000 in funding to 36 community projects across the Coast that retain, conserve and promote local heritage and enhance community life. However, only two projects…
Pelican researcher conviction overturned
Local pelican researcher Ms Wendy Gillespie has had an assault conviction overturned on appeal in Gosford District Court. Ms Gillespie was convicted in Wyong Local Court on June 11, when…
New phase in building aged care extension
A new phase of works is set to begin at Umina’s Peninsula Village new 114-bed extension. Village chief Mr Shane Neaves said the structure of the building was complete and…
Bays group opposes demolition of historic boatshed
The caretaker of a historic boatshed at Horsefield Bay has gained the support of Bays Community Group in his efforts to save the building from demolition. A demolition order has…
Students remove 320kgs of rubbish from mangroves
Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus have removed 320kgs of waste from around the mangroves near Woy Woy Railway Station as part of a recent Clean4Shore expedition….
Free energy bill support session
A free energy bill support session will be held at the Peninsula Community Centre from 9am on November 26. Residents wanting help with their water, gas or electricity bills can…
Trust asks about use of endangered bushland money
Central Coast Council will be asked if the $225,000 developer contribution from the owner of the Hillview St nursing home in Woy Woy must be used on the site which…
Dredging program ‘complete’, says Crouch
The current program of six months of dredging of the Ettalong Channel is complete, according to Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch He said 22,000 cubic metres of sand had…
3 Councillors oppose water tank scheme
Cr Troy Marquart, a ward councillor for the Peninsula (West Ward), has opposed a move aimed at encouraging residents to collect water for domestic consumption. Central Coast Council has decided…
Tawny Frogmouth population under threat, say carers
The Tawny Frogmouth population of Pearl Beach is under threat, with 10 deaths in the last year, according to a pair of local wildlife carers. Wildlife Arc carers Mr Michael…