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Cycling group welcomes increase in people cycling

A social cycling group which often organises rides from Woy Woy has commented on an apparent increase in the numbers of people cycling.Central Coast Bicycle Users Group president Mr Alan Corven said he was pleased…



Parking plan re-opened for public comment

Woy Woy is a focus area of Central Coast Council’s draft Parking Study and Implementation Plan which is being re-opened for public comment until Sunday, August 16.Council’s Woy Woy Master Plan aims to develop the…


Planning decisions now allowed without public scrutiny

Development applications that have not attracted a minimum number of public submissions will not be discussed publicly under new rules for Local Planning Panels that took effect from August 1.The local planning panel will deal…


Councillors keep pay rise

Central Coast councillors have voted to keep the pay rise they allowed themselves at their July 13 meeting.They rejected an attempt by Crs Greg Best, Rebecca Gale and Bruce McLachlan on July 27 to reverse…


Rotary club accepts two new members

The Rotary Club of Brisbane Water has accepted two new members. “Since forming last July 2019, the club has grown to 28 members, a growth of 21.7 per cent,” said club president Mr Peter Mote.Aged…


Ettalong Red Carpet Day is postponed

Peninsula Tourism Partners group has announced this year’s fifth annual Red Carpet Day in Ettalong scheduled for Sunday, September 13, has been postponed. President Kim Cole said she was disappointed that coronavirus restrictions had forced…


Energy bill advice offered by phone

A free energy bill support service has started by phone on the last Tuesday of the month at the Peninsula Community Centre.The service, provided by the Energy and Water Ombudsman, will be available between 9am…


Work starts on James Browne oval improvements

Work has started on improvements to facilities and the women’s change rooms at James Browne Oval in Woy Woy. The work will be undertaken by Central Coast Council with $488,000 in Federal funding.Federal Member for…


Empire Bay playground officially opened

A new Empire Bay district playground has been officially opened after 12 months of design and construction. Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said the $360,000 project was funded by the NSW Government and Central…