Issue 504


Disabled access to come to The Pavilion after 15 years

A long-standing issue preventing disabled access to The Pavilion at Woy Woy could finally come to an end after representatives from both Deepwater Plaza and The Pavilion have met to discuss possible works.An apparent agreement…


Injured passenger airlifted from Umina

A rescue helicopter was called to Umina Oval in the early hours of October 2 to airlift to hospital a passenger injured in a motor vehicle accident on Patonga Rd, Pearl Beach. It was reported…


First of big four banks leaves the Peninsula

The ANZ will be the first of the big four banks to abandon the Peninsula when it closes its Woy Woy branch on Wednesday, November 11.After that, its customers will have to travel to Gosford,…


Wicks defends need for St Huberts bridge barrier project

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has defended the need for the $900,000 St Huberts Island bridge barrier project, but has recognised resident concerns about the design.“I was proud to fund the project, announced during…


Wicks asks Council to improve bridge project design

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has asked Central Coast Council to make design improvements to the proposed $900,000 St Huberts Island bridge project after a group of residents asked her to intervene.Ms Wicks has…


Disaster relief organisation to expand to the Peninsula

Central Coast Disaster Relief has announced it has plans to expand its services to the Peninsula.The organisation has provided “outreach services” every Wednesday night in Kibble Park Gosford since October, where it distributes food hampers,…


Two boys rescued by 11-year-old surf club member

An 11-year-old Umina surf club member has rescued two boys struggling to swim at the southern end of Umina Beach last Tuesday morning. Lachie Muldbrock was out for a morning surf at 8:15am when he…


Historic boatshed may be saved

A historic boatshed at Empire Bay may be saved after a community group gathered almost 600 signatures for its preservation.The boatshed was scheduled to be demolished after the State Government revoked the licence of the…


Government revokes marina licence

The NSW Government has revoked the Empire Bay Marina’s licence following repeated requests, according to Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch.He said ongoing safety and environmental concerns were the main reasons for closure, and included…