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Erosion threat for Pearl Beach homes, says consultant

Pearl Beach could be one of the next areas where waterfront homes may be threatened by erosion, according to a local planning consultant.Dr Helen Monks of Highlight Consulting in Wagstaffe has compared Pearl Beach to…


Councillor meeting attendance to be reported

Attendance of councillors at Central Coast Council meetings will now be reported by Council staff as well as statistics on their requests for information.Attendance at other meetings such as briefings and workshops, the weekly CEO…


Registered clubs refuse entry to people from hotspots

Three registered clubs on the Peninsula have jointly decided to refuse entry to people from coronavirus hotspots.Everglades Country Club, Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club and Ettalong Diggers Club made the announcement in a joint statement by…


Opera in the Arboretum not to be held for 18 months

The Rotary Club of Woy Woy will not hold its annual fundraiser, Opera in the Arboretum, for another 18 months.Earlier this year, the club cancelled this year’s event, normally held in March.The club has now…


Groups cancel Pearl Beach events

Two community groups have cancelled events planned for Pearl Beach in coming weeks due to coronavirus restrictions.The annual Pearl Beach Food and Wine Fare planned for September 26 has been cancelled by the Pearl Beach…


Card prepared as reminder of petrol pricing promise

Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch is urging local residents to sign a card welcoming a new petrol station to the Peninsula.She has prepared a card welcoming the new United Petroleum station being constructed in…



New tanker for the Bays fire brigade

The Bays Rural Fire Brigade took delivery of a new $121,000 Cat 9 Tanker on August 7.The brigade also has new IT equipment which was purchased through donations fundraised at the Coasties’ Bushfire Appeal earlier…


Bin hazard on Daley Ave

Cyclists and joggers are being warned about a hazard along a short stretch of road on Daley Ave, Daleys Point, because of residents leaving their garbage bins on the roadside.The warning was posted on social…


Voluntary non-profit business donates to charity

A new antiques and collectables shop has been established in Woy Woy as a voluntary non-profit business.The business is run solely by volunteers and donates a percentage of sales to a different local charity every…