It is not clear whether chief executive Mr Gary Murphy was made aware of the extent of the council’s financial crisis by staff before the notice of motion was submitted for the agenda for last…
The three West Ward councillors who represent the Peninsula, Cr Chris Holstein, Cr Richard Mehrtens and Cr Troy Marquart, , have taken differing stances on the Council’s financial crisis.At the October 13 council meeting, Cr…
A heritage ferry still in active service locally has had its engine replaced.The Codock II, owned and operated by Central Coast Ferries, now has a “new” Gardner 5LW diesel engine.The old Gardner 5LW engine, which…
The Peninsula has suburbs with the largest number of people aged 65 and over of any suburbs on the Coast, according to a report given to the Central Coast Council’s Social Inclusion Advisory Committee and…
A local aged care provider has converted an unused wheelchair into a multi-purpose cart.The cart has been used at Blue Wave Living in Woy Woy as a drinks trolley and as an ice-cream cart.“What started…
A driver with a provisional P1 licence has been charged with a number of traffic offences following a crash at Pearl Beach on October 2 left a young passenger in a critical condition. Police allege…
Elections will be held this week for the board of Ettalong Diggers war memorial club.Four nominations were received, requiring a vote to be taken.Nominations were received from Eric Henry, Tommy McAuley, Michael Duffy and Kent…
Existing alcohol-free zones across the Peninsula have been re-established following the October 12 meeting of Central Coast Council.No new locations or expansion of zones have been proposed.Nine submissions were received after the proposal was placed…
A construction certificate has been issued for a multi-dwelling housing development in Umina.The certificate has been issued for a three-unit development and demolition of the existing house at 22 South St, Umina.The development application was…
A development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council on October 13 for renovations to a Booker Bay marina.The proposed development is for the existing Machans Marina at 5-7 Bilba Ave, Booker Bay.On the…