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Community association hears president’s report

Members of the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association have received their president’s report at the association’s annual meeting on July 13.The report from president Mr Mike Allsop covered cancelled events and plans for the rest of the…


Upgrade for Greenfield Rd

Greenfield Rd in Empire Bay has undergone an upgrade between Rickard Rd and Rosella Rd.Central Coast Council director Mr Boris Bolgoff said the major upgrade would improve the management of stormwater run-off and provide increased…


Month’s rain falls in nine days

The Peninsula has received its monthly average rainfall for August over nine days in the last fortnight.A total of 70.6mm fell on the Peninsula, compared to the August average of 67mm, according to figures supplied…


Comment sought on Umina intersection upgrade plans

Central Coast Council is seeking comment on a planned upgrade of the intersection of Hobart and Melbourne Aves, Umina Beach.It will include the reconstruction of Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide Aves.The proposed upgrade will consist of…


Ground water treatment starts again

Central Coast Council has “recommissioned” the ground water treatment plant sited at its Woy Woy depot in Gallipoli Ave.In a report to the July 27 Council meeting, water services section manager Mr Luke Drury provided…


Our 500th issue

This is the 500th issue of Peninsula News.It started 21 years ago in April 1999.Peninsula News has been the result of a unique arrangement between a voluntary community group and a private business.To celebrate, this…


Rotary club celebrates 70 years in Woy Woy

The Rotary Club of Woy Woy celebrated its 70th birthday on Friday, July 31, with more than 50 guests attending the Everglades Country Club in Woy Woy.The club was started on Saturday, July 29, 1950.Master…


Councillor explains his absence from three meetings

A councillor for the Gosford West ward, which includes the Peninsula, has explained his absence from the July 27 council meeting after missing two previous meetings council meetings.Cr Troy Marquart said he had expected to…


Aged care home stays in a state of isolation

A Umina aged care facility remains in a state of isolation and highly restricted access “due to the ongoing coronavirus developments across NSW”.Peninsula Village introduced a state of isolation and closed its doors to visitors…