Tree Day sees 100 plantings at The Runway Park
More than 100 plants have been planted at The Runway Park in Trafalgar Ave, Woy Woy, for National Tree Day on Sunday, August 2.The Grow Urban Shade Trees group organised 22 volunteers over two sessions…
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…
Police investigate tyre spikes on national park trail
Brisbane Water Police are investigating what are thought to be tyre spikes aimed at mountain bikes in Bouddi National Park. A piece of wood holding a row of upright nails was found hidden beneath leaves…
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…