Planning panel refuses “Paton Place” at Woy Woy and boarding house at East Gosford
Unanimous rejections of “over developments” in latest Local Planning Panel decisions.
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Time to address Bitou Bush in the Umina Beach Dunes
Oldest living Wallaby set to turn 101
Close contacts of COVID-19 cases will not have to isolate after Friday
Government steps in to help council pay emergency services levy
Liquor licence reprieve for hospitality businesses
New regional division a boost for Central Coast health services
Chamber calls for Council to spend on Ettalong roads
Jobs safe with replacement of Ettalong Ambulance Station, says Government
ANZAC Day commemorations on the Peninsula
With ANZAC Day fast approaching, community groups and local veteran associations have shored up their plans to help commemorate the day. A main service will be held at the Empire…
Why are we closing hospitals?
In response to “NSW Health workers at breaking point?” (PP054): on the Northern Beaches there were two level 3 community-based public hospitals. They were both consequently run into the ground…
Coast GPs get skin cancer training
Seventy Central Coast GPs have received scholarships to complete a range of skin cancer qualifications including Certificate and Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer and Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Dermoscopy….
Umina to Ettalong walk to raise awareness of sexual assault
A community walk will be held on the Peninsula this month to raise awareness of sexual violence. Locals are invited to show support for survivors on April 30 with a…
Nambus launched just in time for Anzac
The Nambus – a fitted-out mobile museum depicting memorabilia of the Vietnam War and Australia’s military involvement – was relaunched at Ettalong on April 3 after the original bus fell…
Umina SLSC member honoured with national life membership
SURF LIFESAVING Umina Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) member, Brett Harrod, was officially inducted into Surf Life Saving Australia’s Life Membership cohort at The Aussies 2022 competition last weekend. Harrod…
Central Coast Outrigger Club hosts state titles at Patonga
OUTRIGGER – Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club hosted the OC6 state titles at Patonga last weekend as teams in six-person outrigger canoes battled it out for a place at the…
New Girl Guide leaders needed
Brisbane Water Division of the Girl Guides – which covers the Peninsula, Mangrove Mountain, Kincumber, Niagara Park, Point Clare, Terrigal and Wyoming – is on the hunt for more leaders….
Max races to silver at State Championships
KARTING A Killcare teen has defied the odds and clinched silver at Round One of the 2022 NSW Formula Ford Championship at Sydney Motorsport Park on April 10. Despite being…
Patonga author pens love letter to sleepy suburb
A Patonga resident has paid tribute to the sleepy beachside suburb with the release of a new book detailing decades of memories by locals. Jennifer Evans will launch More Stories…
Kerbside waste collections on hold for six weeks
Bulk kerbside collections have been put on hold for six weeks by Central Coast Council and its waste collections contractor Cleanaway due to significant staff shortages caused by COVID-19. The…