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…
Peninsula
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…
Dry spring spells trouble for summer
Those hoping that October turbulent weather would deliver some much needed heavy rain will be disappointed to learn the 10th month ended with over a fortnight of dry, sunny days,…
5@5 weekly Nov 8, 2019
Our 5@5 ‘must know’ stories from the Central Coast. This week: Hard week for our police. Avoca Beach improvements a little sharp. Sale of local State Forests forewarned. Dredging at…
5@5 News weekly Nov 1
The ‘must know’ Central Coast stories this week; M1 super smash, Wonderful Woy Woy Wharf upgrade, Local Coal Mine Rally, Ex-Minister Gallacher not guilty, Terrigal Beach report, plus sport and…
Food pickup available through online app
The Peninsula is one the first locations in regional Australia where residents will be able to order food for pick-up through a major online application. Uber Eats has announced that…
Month-long consultation about Woy Woy
Central Coast Council has started a month-long consultation, which aims to seek local opinion about projects planned for Woy Woy. The projects include the Woy Woy wharf redevelopment, the Woy…
Plans for new Umina Mall ‘shovel-ready’
Umina Mall owner Laundy Exhibition is hoping work can start almost immediately to rebuild Umina Mall. Mr Craig Laundy said he had been told that Central Coast Council will again…
New seismic testing film to be screened at Everglades
Southfish, a new short film about ocean seismic testing, will be shown at session held by Save Our Coast at Everglades Country club on November 6 at 6.30pm. Produced by…
Amended fence plans approved for Wards Hill Rd
Killcare Heights landowner Mr Tony Denny has court approval to build a new fence at his property at Wards Hill Rd, after he submitted an amended proposal. Deputy mayor Cr…
Five townhouses approved under delegation
The building of five townhouses at 19 – 21 Palm St Ettalong Beach has been approved under delegation by Central Coast Council. Applicant Clarke Dowdle and Associates sought consent for…
Secure housing found for homeless people
More than 30 people who had been sleeping rough in a tent city at Woy Woy Oval or on the waterfront reserve, nearby parks and laneways, have moved into secure…
Business award for outstanding employer
An aged care facility in Umina has taken out the Outstanding Employer of Choice category of the Central Coast Regional Business Awards on October 11. Peninsula Villages emerged victorious from…
Woy Woy Wharf plans announced
Central Coast Council has announced its plans to redevelop Woy Woy wharf. The $5.32 million redevelopment is the largest wharf project undertaken by Council. Its design features a floating pontoon…
Bring Your Bills Day coming to Community Centre
For the second time this year, the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) will partner with Coast Community Connections to hold a Bring Your Bills Day & Community Expo in…
Council approves ‘shop top’ plan not above shops
A so-called “shop top” development worth $4m has council approval to build at 58-62 Araluen Dr, Hardys Bay, despite a push by deputy mayor Cr Jane Smith at the October…
Coast Twist festival exceeds expectations
The three day and night Coastal Twist festival over the October long weekend saw three times the numbers that organisers had hoped to attend. Spokesperson Ms Glitta Supernova said about…
Tesch urges Premier to deliver underpass not insults
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has called on NSW Premier Ms Gladys Berejiklian to deliver funding for a rail underpass at Railway St, Woy Woy, instead of throwing insults…