Issue 500

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…



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…


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…



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…