Articles by Peninsula News

Top contender for weasel words and silly jargon award

Good on Bruce Hyland (Forum, Peninsula News, August 10) for drawing attention to Central Coast Council’s unbelievable “Place Activation Framework and Identity Package” appearing in Peninsula News on July 27.If there were prizes for documents…


A small but important initiative

I recently researched our Woy Woy history and loved the old stories and photos, so much so that I printed some old photos and had these displayed at some spots in Woy Woy.My heart bled…


Bayview Cr needs an upgrade

There’s no doubting much of the Central Coast’s roads are being maintained and constructed to a very high standard.But unfortunately some are still waiting for the attention they also need, probably none higher on that…


Nursing home changes should not have been needed

The Peninsula News (July 27, page 13) reported on changes to the aged care development at 45 Hillview St, Woy Woy.This development was approved by the Hunter Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel which contains…


Will the disabled access be fixed?

Disabled access to the Pavilion at Woy Woy has been made more difficult then ever with the current road works at Deepwater Plaza.Nobody can use the access ramp in a wheelchair or scooter because it…


Comments on three current news items

I would like to comment on three current news items in Peninsula News, August 10.The first item is the Master Plan for Woy Woy centre which, we are assured, will map out the direction of…


Cr Marquart’s excuse is not good enough

Cr Marquart’s excuse for not attending the Council meeting on July 27 because of a Covid-19 work plan isn’t good enough. (Peninsula News, August 10)Cr Marquart had time to visit the Wamberal disaster on July…


Little Theatre postpones three productions

The Woy Woy Little Theatre has decided postpone three of their productions initially scheduled for this year.Ladies in Lavender, Appointment with Death, and Ben Hur have all been delayed with new dates yet to be…


Parliamentary recognition of hand-washing experiment

Woy Woy Public School has been recognised in State Parliament for its experiment on the effectiveness of hand-washing.Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch mentioned the school and its experiment in Parliament during Education Week.School principal…