Issue 504

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…


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…


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…


‘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…


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…


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…


Bank branch closure a disaster

I have just received notification that the Woy Woy branch of the ANZ bank will close permanently on November 11. What a disaster. The nearest alternative branches are in Gosford or Erina.The Central Coast is…