August 2020

Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemorated at Ettalong

Vietnam Veterans’ Day was commemorated on August 18 at the Ettalong Beach memorial to commemorate the battle of Long Tan in 1966.Those attending included Ettalong Diggers chief executive Mr Bill Jackson, together with Vietnam veterans…


Group to start community garden

The Bays Community Group is starting a community garden behind The Bays Community Hall.“In recent months, we’ve had several enquiries about starting a community garden,” said group president Ms Gwynneth Weir.She said he group was…


Four crews and helicopter attend Woy Woy Rd accident

Emergency services were called to Woy Woy Rd, just after 1pm on Saturday, August 8, following reports of a two-vehicle accident.Five crews attended the accident, including the Careflight helicopter.Upon arrival, paramedics located a 41-year-old woman…


Draft policy states principles for selling Council land

A draft Land Transaction Policy that would determine the principles applying to the sale of Council land is open for public comment until September 11.The policy would apply where Central Coast Council sells road reserves.This…



Erosion threat for Pearl Beach homes, says consultant

Pearl Beach could be one of the next areas where waterfront homes may be threatened by erosion, according to a local planning consultant.Dr Helen Monks of Highlight Consulting in Wagstaffe has compared Pearl Beach to…


Councillor meeting attendance to be reported

Attendance of councillors at Central Coast Council meetings will now be reported by Council staff as well as statistics on their requests for information.Attendance at other meetings such as briefings and workshops, the weekly CEO…


Registered clubs refuse entry to people from hotspots

Three registered clubs on the Peninsula have jointly decided to refuse entry to people from coronavirus hotspots.Everglades Country Club, Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club and Ettalong Diggers Club made the announcement in a joint statement by…


Opera in the Arboretum not to be held for 18 months

The Rotary Club of Woy Woy will not hold its annual fundraiser, Opera in the Arboretum, for another 18 months.Earlier this year, the club cancelled this year’s event, normally held in March.The club has now…


Groups cancel Pearl Beach events

Two community groups have cancelled events planned for Pearl Beach in coming weeks due to coronavirus restrictions.The annual Pearl Beach Food and Wine Fare planned for September 26 has been cancelled by the Pearl Beach…