Box up your dog on the ferry
UPDATE: The ferry operators have decided to soften their policy on this issue after a public outcry: The recent announcement that all pets must be in a carrier to travel…
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Demolition of Woy Woy Playpark on HOLD
Demolition of Woy Woy Playground now on hold
New PSN Radio tower installed at Umina Beach
“An oasis in a badly designed, malfunctioning desert of concrete”
Falun Dafa tour hits Peninsula
Peninsula assets on the block
Locals rally to save Council assets earmarked for sale on Peninsula
Dune restoration works for Peninsula beaches
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…
‘The last thing we need’ – Peninsula Chamber
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce says a rate rise is “the last thing” the Coast needs, as Central Coast Council invites residents to have their say on a proposed rise of…
Woy Woy volunteer thanked by Premier
A Woy Woy resident has been personally thanked by Premier Gladys Berejiklian for her efforts and service during last summer’s bushfires. Lauraine Martinus, Team Leader of Red Cross Emergency Services…
Great grandmother turns 101
Vera Joyce Tee (Nash) of Umina Beach celebrated her 101st birthday surrounded by family and friends on December 7. Born in Canowindra NSW in 1919, Joyce, as she prefers to…
Upgrade coming for Rawson Rd roundabout
One of the Peninsula’s most notoriously gridlocked intersections is to receive a $33M overhaul in the next two years. The roundabout at the Rawson Rd/Ocean Beach Rd intersection at Woy…
Plans for ‘spot’ skatepark in Woy Woy or Ettalong
Plans for a new “spot” skatepark at Woy Woy or Ettalong are included Central Coast Council’s skatepark plan currently on exhibition for public comment. The exact location of the new…
‘Memory player’ headsets donated for Dementia Week
The Rotary Clubs of Woy Woy and Umina Beach have presented 50 “memory player” headsets for residents in dementia units at a local aged care home. Peninsula Villages chief executive…
Pandemic highlights ridiculous inconsistency
Forum – Over the past few months I have been planning a getaway to Queensland, as I expect many other Peninsula people have been doing. With border closures, it is…