Community group restarts its dunecare program
Umina Community Group has restarted its dunecare program, with the lifting of coronavirus restrictions. It has also doubled its number of dunecare teams. “From July 1, the program will be…
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Community group seeks upgrade to crossing
Umina Community Group is calling for the pedestrian crossing in Mt Ettalong Rd at Etta St to be upgraded. A petition is being circulating throughout Umina seeking support from residents….
Residents call for Umina Mall buildings to be razed
A group of Umina residents is appealing to Central Coast Council to urgently remedy the “unsightly mess” surrounding Umina Mall which was destroyed by fire almost 18 months ago. “Is…
Crouch defends need for $7 million roundabout
Mr Adam Crouch has defended the need for a $7 million roundabout at the corner of Maitland Bay Dr and Picnic Pde, Ettalong, as the work began on July 6….
War memorial to get a facelift
Woy Woy War Memorial is set for a facelift following an allocation of $9600 from the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Adam…
Free wifi at train stations
Free wi-fi is now available at Woy Woy and Wondabyne, as well as 17 other stations between on the rail journey from Wyong to Hornsby, according to Federal Member for…
Roadwork funding for Hillview St and North Burge Rd
Road work in Hillview St and North Burge Rd, Woy Woy, will receive a total of more than $250,000 in State Government funding, according to Member for Terrigal Mr Adam…
Progress association launches online fundraising effort
Pearl Beach Progress Association has launched two online campaigns to raise $24,000 for a major refurbishment of the community hall. Association president Mr Peter Romey said Central Coast Council had…
No clear Covid roadmap for tourism, Tesch claims
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has claimed that the State Government has failed to provide a clear “road map” for tourism businesses on the Peninsula. Ms Tesch said the…
Community events granted $42,000
Community events including festivals on the Peninsula have been allocated about $42,000 in the latest round of Central Coast Council’s grants program. Other grants brought the total for the Peninsula…
Water and sewerage maintenance projects announced
Central Coast Council has announced a number of water and sewerage maintenance projects to take place around the Peninsula. These include a water pump station refurbishment at The Rampart, Umina…
Roads receive $1.4 million in government funding
Road works on the Peninsula totalling $1.4 million have received State and Federal funding. Almost $1 million of this will be spent in Woy Woy Rd. The road pavement will…
Landscaping work in Woy Woy town centre
Landscaping work has been completed in Woy Woy, with Central Coast Council working on garden beds around the town centre. New garden bed edging has been introduced to the corner…
Soap is the best hand cleaner, student experiment finds
Students at Woy Woy Public School have conducted a hand-cleaning experiment which shows that “soap was the best cleaner”. Science teacher Mr David Owens said the students carried out a…
Working bees weed and mulch Runway Park gardens
The Umina Community Group has been holding a series of working bees to weed and mulch gardens at the Runway Park in Trafalgar Ave, Woy Woy. The most recent was…
Proposed swimming pool removal prompts action
The proposed removal the Pretty Beach swimming pool enclosure by Central Coast Council has prompted the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association to seek its retention. Association president Mr Mike Allsop said: “We are very…
‘Play space’ strategy online soon
The Central Coast Play space Strategy should be online soon for a 28-day public exhibition period. Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said the strategy would set a clear direction for planning…
Ownership mistake discovered
The Umina branch of the Country Women’s Association has discovered that ownership of its hall has been wrongly described in a development application to Central Coast Council. The mistake came…
Jawbone found on Umina Beach
An investigation is underway after a jawbone was located at Umina Beach. Woy Woy resident, Toyah Evans, made the gruesome discovery whilst walking her dogs along the beach on Thursday,…
On-demand commuter bus service stops abruptly
The on-demand commuter CoastConnect minibus service at Woy Woy has ended its 24-month trial, without announcement on Friday, May 29. “There has been confusion and outrage that the Government would…