Time that council demonstrated their vision
When I heard on the news that our councillors had given themselves the maximum possible pay rise, I was disappointed, and said so in the last edition ( No. 499) of Peninsula News.I was really…
Issue 500
Will Council buy some paint, or prosecute me?
For many months, I have noticed the deterioration of the painted timber privacy screens outside the front of Gosford Council Chambers.It is estimated the refurbishment of the building to accommodate Council meetings was at least…
What we always wanted – graphics, colours, words
On top of everything else, we now have to cope with a Place Activation Framework for the Peninsula (“Activation framework and identity package for Peninsula”, PN 499).Since there seems to be no mention of this…
Provider pays bonus to all aged care staff
A Woy Woy aged care provider has decided to pay all its staff on the same basis, irrespective of their eligibility for the Aged Care Workforce Retention Bonus.BlueWave Living will pay laundry, cleaners, maintenance, reception…
Group meditation sessions return to Ocean Beach
Free group meditation sessions have resumed at Ocean Beach.The Making Meditation Mainstream sessions are to be held on Saturday mornings at 6:30 am at Ocean Beach, with a coronavirus management plan in place.The weekly program…
Home video competition
Bouddi Foundation for the Arts is running a home video competition for young people from the region with a jury prize of $2000 and a people’s choice prize of $1000.“It is open to all young…
Rare artefacts found at Woy Woy Public School
A 1951 sixpence and a school newsletter from 2002 were among the items discovered by students in an “archaeological dig” at Woy Woy Public School.The dig was conducted by Year 2 and 3 students on…
Coastal Twist festival is cancelled for this year
This year’s Coastal Twist arts and culture festival has been cancelled.“It is with deep regret that we at Coastal Twist have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the planned 2020 Coastal Twist Festival,”…
Breakfast Club resumes at Ettalong school
Ettalong Public School has resumed its Breakfast Club on Thursdays and Fridays.“These are the mornings when a number of our Year Six students contribute,” said principal Ms Lynn Balfour.“Healthy breakfast food is available to any…
Umina Eagles soccer results
Soccer results for Umina United Football Club in games played on Saturday, August 1, were:U12/U12BS, East Gosford 1 v Umina, 1-0.U14/U14C, Avoca 1 v Umina, 3-0.U12/U12CS, Woy Woy v Umina, 5-1.M45/M45DS, Woy Woy 2 v…