Average bloke cannot afford extra tolls
I read an article recently in Peninsula News in which Terrigal MP Mr Adam Crouch was spruiking the benefits of the North Connex for commuters to the city.I don’t think our esteemed Local Member has…
June 2020
Call to Council to publish a full response
As reported in Peninsula News, 15 June 2020, it is now more two weeks since I notified Central Coast Council for Ettymalong Creek Landcare of the extensive damage to 23 trees on the creek reserves…
Someone needed to stand up to the buzzword-led invasion
It is not often I agree with one of our State Ministers, and I will try not to make a habit of it.However, I must agree with Police Minister Mr David Elliott in his being…
Council biodiversity strategy to be redrafted
Councillors have asked council staff to make changes to a draft biodiversity strategy to include reference to the Coastal Open Space System before they considered adopting it.The draft strategy came to the Central Coast Council’s…
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 granted $66,000, but another $24,000 was…
Archaeological dig to be conducted at school
An archaeological dig will be conducted by students at Woy Woy Public School on ground which was under the recently-removed demountable classroom.“We know this building sat on that site for more than 20 years or…
Pick up and drop off rules enforced
Parents and carers of students at Woy Woy Public School have been reminded that they must follow coronavirus rules when picking up and dropping off children at school.Woy Woy Public School joint principals Ms Ona…
Kindergarten information sessions to be held in July
Woy Woy South Public School will host 2021 Kindergarten information sessions on Wednesday, July 29, from 2 to 7 pm.The school’s kindergarten teachers will be present and will talk about a child’s learning and transition…
Music bus returns after hiatus
The Music Bus is available at both Umina Beach and Woy Woy Public Schools, following a hiatus due to coronavirus restrictions.It is now available for face-to-face lessons in keyboard, ukulele, singing, drums, guitar and Rockband.Due…
Cenotaph to be restored and featured on website
Empire Bay Progress Association and Empire Bay Public School have both received grant money for war memorial projects.“The restoration of the Empire Bay cenotaph and honour rolls by the Empire Bay Progress Association will ensure…