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Peninsula News goes it alone

Today, Peninsula News is produced entirely by the voluntary non-profit community group that owns the newspaper, and its supporters.The long-standing arrangement we have had with Central Coast Newspapers came to an end last week.The association’s…


Council is suspended for three months

Central Coast Councillors were given five minutes notice at around 3pm on Friday, October 30, that they were to be suspended for three months by Local Government Minister Ms Shelley Hancock.Cr Chris Holstein who represented…


Diggers announces financial recovery

Despite a substantial downturn in profits in the last financial year, Ettalong Diggers Club has announced that It was in a strong financial position and was able to assist other clubs on the Peninsula.Diggers’ general…


Ettalong Diggers reports $2.2M drop in profits

Ettalong Diggers Club has reported a $2.2 million drop in profits for the financial year to report a total profit after tax of $6288.Last year the comparable figure was $2.21 million.“When we look at the…


Plans available for three-storey Ettalong development

Detailed plans are now available for a three-storey development proposal with ground-floor retail and 12 “shop top” residential units on the corner of Ocean View Rd and Ferry Rd, Ettalong.The development would partially demolish a…


New application for Mrs Wilson’s Shop

A Stratum Torrens Subdivision application has been lodged with Central Coast Council for a Woy Woy property.Bruce Kerr Pty Ltd lodged an application for the subdivision of 68 Railway St, Woy Woy, on September 28.The…


Construction certificate issued for nursing home

A construction certificate has been lodged for the nursing home development at 45 Hillview St, Woy Woy.According to Central Coast Council’s DA Tracker, the certificate, lodged on October 20, is for structural works only on…


Work may commence on Umina shopfront

A construction certificate has been lodged so work can commence on the upgrade of a Umina shopfront.The certificate was issued by a private certifier so work can commence on improvements to a shopfront at 204…


Woy Woy lanes may be declared alcohol-free

Pedestrian laneways in Woy Woy will be reviewed for inclusion the Council-declared alcohol-free zones.Central Coast Council has re-established alcohol-free zones in previously identified locations around the Peninsula.It decided to investigate the inclusion of the lanes,…


Work proceeds on shopping centre carpark

Work is proceeding on the carpark at Deepwater Plaza.Solar shade structures are being installed in the Coles car park, with resurfacing and line marking. Improvements are also being made to the ground level of the…