I was astonished to read the front page article (Peninsula News, 27 July 2020), regarding our wonderful Central Coast councillors awarding themselves a pay rise.This council, when elected, had a budget surplus of around $70…
On top of everything else, we now have to cope with a Place Activation Framework for the Peninsula (“Activation framework and identity package for Peninsula”, PN 499).Since there seems to be no mention of this…
For many months, I have noticed the deterioration of the painted timber privacy screens outside the front of Gosford Council Chambers.It is estimated the refurbishment of the building to accommodate Council meetings was at least…
A Woy Woy aged care provider has decided to pay all its staff on the same basis, irrespective of their eligibility for the Aged Care Workforce Retention Bonus.BlueWave Living will pay laundry, cleaners, maintenance, reception…
Free group meditation sessions have resumed at Ocean Beach.The Making Meditation Mainstream sessions are to be held on Saturday mornings at 6:30 am at Ocean Beach, with a coronavirus management plan in place.The weekly program…
Bouddi Foundation for the Arts is running a home video competition for young people from the region with a jury prize of $2000 and a people’s choice prize of $1000.“It is open to all young…
A 1951 sixpence and a school newsletter from 2002 were among the items discovered by students in an “archaeological dig” at Woy Woy Public School.The dig was conducted by Year 2 and 3 students on…
This year’s Coastal Twist arts and culture festival has been cancelled.“It is with deep regret that we at Coastal Twist have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the planned 2020 Coastal Twist Festival,”…
Ettalong Public School has resumed its Breakfast Club on Thursdays and Fridays.“These are the mornings when a number of our Year Six students contribute,” said principal Ms Lynn Balfour.“Healthy breakfast food is available to any…
Soccer results for Umina United Football Club in games played on Saturday, August 1, were:U12/U12BS, East Gosford 1 v Umina, 1-0.U14/U14C, Avoca 1 v Umina, 3-0.U12/U12CS, Woy Woy v Umina, 5-1.M45/M45DS, Woy Woy 2 v…