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…
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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…
‘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…
Disaster relief organisation to expand to the Peninsula
Central Coast Disaster Relief has announced it has plans to expand its services to the Peninsula. The organisation has provided “outreach services” every Wednesday night in Kibble Park Gosford since…
Bank branch closure a disaster
Forum – I have just received notification that the Woy Woy branch of the ANZ bank will close permanently on November 11. What a disaster. The nearest alternative branches are…
No incident in last three years helped by bridge project
Forum – With the St Hubert’s Island bridge project’s funding through the Urban Congestion Fund, it is very difficult to see how this proposal contributes to “supporting upgrades to the…
Historic boatshed may be saved
A historic boatshed at Empire Bay may be saved after a community group gathered almost 600 signatures for its preservation. The boatshed was scheduled to be demolished after the State…
First of big four banks leaves the Peninsula
The ANZ will be the first of the big four banks to abandon the Peninsula when it closes its Woy Woy branch on Wednesday, November 11. After that, its customers…