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New op shop opens in Woy Woy

A new opportunity shop has opened in Woy Woy in time for National Op Shop Week, September 28 to October 4. Kitch ‘N’ Sink takes over the premises previously used by the RSPCA Central Coast…


Splash area opened at pool complex

A $1 million splash area has opened at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. Called a “water play park” by Central Coast Council, “it combines water-based play and education and has an accessible design to be enjoyed…


Empire Bay Dr resurfacing project completed

A $2.8 million resurfacing project has been completed on a 1.7-kilometre section of Empire Bay Dr between Nerang Rd and Wandi Cl. Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said Transport for NSW had engaged Central…


Retiring after 45 years and 40 years of marriage

When Tony and Ros Page decided to retire recently, Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch was there to say goodbye and express her gratitude for their support for the local community.The Pages have been in…


Coronavirus helps Sydney business relocate

A Sydney business which sells skincare, food, homeware, health and pet care products over the internet has relocated to Woy Woy.BuyNatural chief executive Dr Matthew McDougall said the coronavirus pandemic had shown the business no…


Chef celebrates 20 years at restaurant

A Pearl Beach restaurant has celebrated the 20-year service of owner Mr Scott Fox as head chef.Mr Fox became joint owner of Pearls on the Beach restaurant, with his wife Melissa, two years after he…


Just over half normal monthly rainfall

The Peninsula received just over half its normal rainfall in September.A total of 39.8mm was recorded for the month, according to figures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of Umina.This was 41.5 per cent less than…


Wicks called to intervene in bridge dispute

A new community action group on St Huberts Island, the Bridge Warriors, is calling on Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks to intervene in a dispute over an upgrade to the St Huberts Island bridge.The…


Policy changed to allow burning at Patonga properties

Central Coast Council has modified its “open pile burning” policy to allow burning of “vegetative waste” on 58 properties at Patonga.These properties are only assessible by boat and are without a Council green waste bin…


Online and on-site voting for Diggers’ board

The Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, trading as Ettalong Diggers, will hold its annual meeting both on-site and online at 4pm on October 24 this year.“Members may attend the annual general meeting either in person…