Swimmers warned about carcass in shark net
A deceased marine life carcass was washed into the netting out from Umina Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) last week with swimmers and paddlers warned to stay close to the…
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Community unites to improve beach safety
A group of residents has created a beach safety brochure for swimmers at Pearl Beach, after the unpatrolled area was declared a ‘black spot’ due to drownings and surging waves….
Beach Clean Up at Ettalong
Locals are being encouraged to help an ‘end of school holiday beach clean’ at Ettalong on Thursday, January 27. The event is being organised by local eco-friendly business #untrashy and…
Environmental work recognised in local BAT awards
Woy Woy Bay resident, Louis O’Neill, has been named winner of the Best 12th Man Award in the Community Environment Network’s (CEN) annual BAT Awards. Deputy Chair of CEN, John…
18 land parcels to be impacted by intersection upgrade
Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, has given approval to acquire land at the intersection of Ocean Beach Road and Rawson Road, Woy Woy, to allow for an upgrade of…
Patonga and Pearl Beach roadwork will cause delays
Council is undertaking important slope stability works adjacent to Patonga Drive between Mount Ettalong Road, Umina to Pearl Beach Drive, Pearl Beach from Tuesday 16 November to Monday 22 November…
Residents call for pilot green grid on Peninsula
The Woy Woy Peninsula Residents’ Association (PRA) has made a submission to Central Coast Council this week on its Draft Central Coast Green Grid: Our Place Strategy. In a submission…
Ferry wharf opens to much fanfare
[Video story included] Woy Woy is now home to a state-of-the-art wharf featuring a floating pontoon, accessibility features, solar lighting, and smart benches with mobile phone charging capability. A COVID…
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…
Bowker finally allowed to speak on Peninsula issues
Persistence paid off for Peninsula resident Julian Bowker. Last month, Central Coast Council refused to let him speak at the public forums. The public forums are held before the council…
Questions raised about use of Council venues
Former Gosford City Councillor and Liberal Party Candidate for the Seat of Peats in 1999 and 2003, Debra Wales, has raised questions about the use of community facilities in her…
Peninsula man not permitted to address Council on Ettalong issues
A Woy Woy Peninsula resident was knocked back from talking in the open forum held before the September 28 Central Coast Council meeting. The forum is held before every Central…
Delta spreads across the Central Coast
Thursday, September 2, 2021: Seven local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm Wednesday night. A fresh list of six exposure sites includes Gosford, Ettalong,…
Five days of fun to benefit thousands of young people
PCYC Umina Beach wants locals to get moving as part of an emergency fundraising appeal to young people affected most by the COVID-19 lockdown. The ‘Fit5 Fun-raiser’ encourages people to…
5 new cases and 2 exposure sites at Woy Woy announced
Saturday August 14, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District confirms an additional five local residents have tested positive to COVID-19. The first case is linked to a previously notified case…
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…
Demolition of Woy Woy Playpark on HOLD
BREAKING, Mon June 28, 2021: Central Coast Council have today confirmed the planned demolition of the popular Pelican Park in Woy Woy will be put on HOLD to enable time…
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…