Peninsula in the News

Here is a summary of news items about the Peninsula appearing in other news media over the last two weeks.

Wednesday, May 5 The Woy Woy Wolves' baseball team had a thrilling 3-2 win over the Dodgers at Woy Woy on Saturday.

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Thursday, May 6

A rail tunnel from Chatswood to Woy Woy that would halve travel time has been proposed by the Macquarie Bank. The plan would include new stations at Mona Vale and Frenchs Forest and would eliminate winding rail sections.

Central Coast Herald

Umina Blue swimmers began their winter swimming season on Sunday. The 55-strong team meets in the Pearl Beach Rock Pool to swim laps. Temperatures can get to down to 13 degrees.

Sun weekly

Bev Thompson, 62, of Woy Woy, has been foster mother to 116 children over 35 years.

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Halekulani will take on Ettalong Memorial in the district No 1 bowls pennant final on Saturday.

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Friday, May 7 The Central Coast Commuters Association has warned that the level crossing between Woy Woy station and the tunnel is a potential deathtrap.

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Monday, May 10 Paula Lowry from Blackwall Rd Florists said she was angry at being cheated out of profits by street sellers selling flowers on Mothers Day.

Central Coast Extra

Tuesday, May 11 Police were involved in an hour-long stand off with more than 200 drunken youths at Umina Beach early on Saturday morning - but noone has been charged.

Bottles and other objects were thrown at the 14 officers called to the scene, who had to use capsicum spray to break up the mob.

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Actor, director and writer Graeme Blundell hosted the Secretaries Breakfast at Ettalong Beach Memorial Club on Friday morning.

Blundell said there were so many actors, musicians, writers and directors living at Hardys Bay it was becoming known as Hardywood.

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As part of the refurbishment of the new Bayview Hotel at Woy Woy, a budget seniors menu has been introduced for the first time.

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At least three boats came adrift form their moorings during a severe localised storm and high winds on Brisbane Water and the Hawkesbury River on Sunday Night.

Central Coast Extra

Wednesday, May 12 Woy Woy St. Vincent De Paul manager Chris James, believes factors, including population increase and declining employment, have contributed increased levels of homelessness.

Central Coast Extra

A speeding cyclist was pulled over by Brisbane Water Police on McMasters Rd, Woy Woy, with a white substance believed to be a drug on Monday night.

Central Coast Extra

More than 1000 litres of water an hour went down the drain from a leaking pipe in Gilwah St, Woy Woy, from 10am Sunday.

A spokesperson for Council said water would have had to be shut off for several hours to fix the problem.

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Last month alone volunteers at Mary Macs place, Woy Woy, served more than 380 meals, and on Friday they will be recognised with a special lunch celebrating Volunteers' Week.

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Thursday, May 13 A 47-year-old Blackwall man was arrested at Kincumber McDonalds after a police officer at the restaurant was approached by a diner who had seen a man in a balaclava getting into a car with obscured number plates.

A search of the car found false credit cards and related documents.

Sun Weekly

State Opposition police spokesman Mr Peter Debnam has called for an urgent investigation in to the "ugly" stand off between police and 200 drunken youths on Saturday.

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Gosford councillor Chris Holstein wants to know if and when a traffic enforcement campaign was conducted along earlier this year and what were the results.

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Halekulani bowling club came from behind to beat Ettalong in a see-sawing district final on Saturday.

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Friday, May 14 Volunteers will be swinging collection buckets at Woy Woy station urging people to buy a pen, bear or badge for Inner Wheel Australia who raise money for Umbilical Cord Blood Research.

Central Coast Extra

Two prestigious trebles were completed at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club on Wednesday afternoon, when Bateau Bay won three district ladies Pennant titles and Everglades took out their third consecutive number one Pennant.

Central Coast Extra

A rare talking parrot stolen from a Umina Beach home last week has been returned to its owner.

The bird was found in a park after apparently escaping from thieves.

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