The editor shares some thoughts
Honorary editor and founder of Peninsula News, Mark Snell, shares some of his thoughts about life on the Woy Woy Peninsula and the first 21 years of the community newspaper.Here he answers a selection of…
August 2020
Comment sought on Umina intersection upgrade plans
Central Coast Council is seeking comment on a planned upgrade of the intersection of Hobart and Melbourne Aves, Umina Beach.It will include the reconstruction of Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide Aves.The proposed upgrade will consist of…
Ground water treatment starts again
Central Coast Council has “recommissioned” the ground water treatment plant sited at its Woy Woy depot in Gallipoli Ave.In a report to the July 27 Council meeting, water services section manager Mr Luke Drury provided…
Our 500th issue
This is the 500th issue of Peninsula News.It started 21 years ago in April 1999.Peninsula News has been the result of a unique arrangement between a voluntary community group and a private business.To celebrate, this…
Rotary club celebrates 70 years in Woy Woy
The Rotary Club of Woy Woy celebrated its 70th birthday on Friday, July 31, with more than 50 guests attending the Everglades Country Club in Woy Woy.The club was started on Saturday, July 29, 1950.Master…
Councillor explains his absence from three meetings
A councillor for the Gosford West ward, which includes the Peninsula, has explained his absence from the July 27 council meeting after missing two previous meetings council meetings.Cr Troy Marquart said he had expected to…
Aged care home stays in a state of isolation
A Umina aged care facility remains in a state of isolation and highly restricted access “due to the ongoing coronavirus developments across NSW”.Peninsula Village introduced a state of isolation and closed its doors to visitors…
Pedestrian crossing petition attracts 500 signatures
An online petition to be presented to Central Coast Council calling for a pedestrian crossing on Mt Ettalong Rd at Etta Rd has attracted 527 signatures.“We want the crossing to be safer so there are…
Tree Day sees 100 plantings at The Runway Park
More than 100 plants have been planted at The Runway Park in Trafalgar Ave, Woy Woy, for National Tree Day on Sunday, August 2.The Grow Urban Shade Trees group organised 22 volunteers over two sessions…
Cycling group welcomes increase in people cycling
A social cycling group which often organises rides from Woy Woy has commented on an apparent increase in the numbers of people cycling.Central Coast Bicycle Users Group president Mr Alan Corven said he was pleased…