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Woy Woy bingo resumes in Ettalong

Woy Woy Bingo has resumed, temporarily operating from the Ettalong Diggers Club on Wednesday nights, while coronavirus restrictions continue.Previously held at the Peninsula Community Centre on Saturday nights, government restrictions imposing a limit at the…


Council to spend $7.5 million from contribution plans

A total of $7.472 million will be taken from Peninsula “developer contribution plans” to fund projects on the Peninsula over the next four years.Money for the plans are contributed by property developers as a condition…


He can remember the Harbour Bridge being built

Mr Harry May of Daleys Point can remember watching the Sydney Harbour Bridge being built – and when the train fare from his home at Punchbowl to Wynyard was sixpence.Mr May turned 100 on September…


Brigade offers online advice instead of open day

The Bays Rural Fire Brigade is offering individual online advice in place of its open day planned for last Saturday, September 19.“This year, due to Covid-19, we will not be opening he fire station for…


CWA branch receives grant for internet and television

The Country Women’s Association Umina Beach branch has received a Council grant of $3988 for internet connection, a television and speakers.Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said the recent funding awarded through the Community Support Grant Program…




Over-55s village is almost finished

A manufactured home park project in Springwood St, Umina, is almost finished, a little more than six months after construction commenced in March and nine months after Council approval in December.The project, undertaken by owner…


House demolition permitted

A Complying Development Certificate has been issued by Central Coast Council to permit demolition of a fire-damaged house in Umina.The two-storey fire-damaged house was located at 67 Greenhaven Dr.The certificate became effective on September 10…


Changes approved for renovations at club

Changes to renovations at a Woy Woy licensed club have been approved by Central Coast Council.The Everglades Country Club Ltd has successfully applied to Central Coast Council to amend its 2019 development consent for alterations…