September 2020


Dog poo is a pollutant and health hazard

Dog poo is an environmental pollutant and a human health hazard with bacteria and parasites harmful to humans and spreads disease.It is estimated that a single gram of dog waste can contain 23 million faecal…


Use of bikes in parks is not black and white

It is with increasing anxiety that I have been watching the developments between the mountain bike and national park community groups. (“Police investigate tyre spikes on national park trail, Peninsula News 500, 10 August 2020)I…


Spend taxpayer and ratepayer money for all

I would like to congratulate Bruce Hyland of Woy Woy (Peninsula News 502, 7 September 2020) in relation to questions asking about the finance from Central Coast Council and where it would be spent.As a…


Frustrated with trend to advertising litter?

Am I alone in my frustration at the latest trend for advertising material by supermarkets and other organisations to now appear on the ground at the foot of my letterbox which has a “No Junk…


Second aged care provider pays bonus shortfall

A second local aged care provider has decided to dip into its own reserves to ensure all staff received the equivalent of the Government’s aged care retention bonus. “The team at Peninsula Villages is dedicated…


New resident moves in at 103

A 103-year-old woman has become one the new residents at a recently opened aged care wing.Ms Nancye Williams has moved into Pozieres House at Peninsula Village in Umina.A big change for Nancye who has moved…


Aged care home reviews future in-person visits

A Woy Woy aged care provider is reviewing the way it will manage in-person visits once the facility re-opens to visitors.“We have had some enquiries regarding booking the ‘I See U’ program when we are…


Podcasts made for Women’s Health Week

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has released a series of podcasts in support of Women’s Health Week.The podcast is part of hospital owner Healthe Care Australia’s project to promote women’s health and encourage women to get…


Arts Trail held on long weekend

The Bouddi Arts Trail will will be held on the Saturday to Sunday of the long weekend, October 3 and 4, from 9am to 4pm.Twelve local artists and artisans will open their studios and workshops…