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Proposal for three two-storey units

Public submissions are being accepted by Central Coast Council until Friday, September 25, about a development application that would replace a single dwelling with three two-storey units in Ettalong.The proposed multi-dwelling housing would be constructed…


Application for granny flat display centre

A residential block on the Esplanade at Ettalong will be the location for a temporary coffee shop and granny flat display centre.The location, 44 The Esplanade near the corner of Picnic Parade, is the subject…


Councillors achieve three years in office

Central Coast Councillors have been in office for three years.If it were not for the coronavirus pandemic, they would have been due for election on September 12 and would have been telling of their achievements…


CWA branch sells jams and pickles

The Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association is asking residents to buy its jams, relishes and pickles to support its community work.Jars are for sale for $5 each and are available at the…


House fire attended by 40 firefighters

Four fire trucks and one “aerial appliance” from Fire and Rescue NSW and three trucks from NSW Rural Fire Service, as well as NSW Police and NSW Ambulance, attended a three-storey house fire at Killcare…


Rotary club makes workmanship award

Woy Woy resident Mr Jim Coyle has received a Pride of Workmanship Award from the Rotary Club of Woy Woy in a surprise ceremony at his workplace.Members of the club visited Narara Valley Nursery and…


Rotary hears about rainforest book

Tascott author Mr Peter Fisher has spoken at the Rotary Club of Umina Beach about his new book, Tales from the Rainforest.The book details the history and heritage of different forests in the area, and…


Men’s Shed annual meeting

The Umina Beach Men’s Shed will hold its annual general meeting at 10am this morning, Monday, September 21, in Lions Park, Woy Woy.Members have been asked to bring their own chairs, log in, sanitise and…


Library opening hours extended

Woy Woy Library branch is expected to extend its opening hours to Saturdays from September 26.Visitors will be able to visit the library between 9:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays, as well as 9:30am to 4:30pm…


Recognised with life membership

The Empire Bay Progress Association has recognised the contribution of president Ms Carolen Barnipp with life membership.Secretary Ms Sharon Murray said Ms Barnipp’s nomination presented at the association’s August meeting was endorsed unanimously. “I have…