Stephen Hinks steps down
Killy Cares president Mr Stephen Hinks has stepped down after six years in the role. He will be succeeded by Ms Cathy Baker.The pair will work together during a handover period till the end of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘Safety fence’ is not needed at $900,000
I write to convey my complete disappointment and opposition to the Central Coast Council’s intention to expend the huge amount of $900,000 to prevent a very small number of local youths diving (jumping) from the…
No incident in last three years helped by bridge project
With the St Hubert’s Island bridge project’s funding through the Urban Congestion Fund, it is very difficult to see how this proposal contributes to “supporting upgrades to the urban road network to reduce congestion and…