Peninsula in the news
Wednesday, November 30
A woman, 70, of Woy Woy, has been granted bail and is due to face theft charges at Gosford Court on December 6 after an incident at Ettalong Beach on Friday.
Express Advocate
An Ettalong Beach masseur and prostitute will serve six years' jail for his role in the kidnap and sexual assaults of a Central Coast man,18, who was blind-folded, forced to wear a dog collar and left tied to tree.
Express Advocate
A new car park extension at Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, would provide an extra 101 car spaces, and was built within a couple of months.
Express Advocate
Friday, December 2
A national program to teach cardio pulmonary resuscitation to students made a stop at Brisbane Water Secondary College, Woy Woy campus, recently.
Express Advocate
Thursday, December 1
NSW Fair Trading Minister Diane Beamer joined Fair Trading inspectors in Woy Woy to check that local motor dealers were complying with consumer protection regulations.
Sun Weekly
Two people suffered smoke inhalation after a house in Burrawang St, Ettalong Beach, was destroyed by fire. They were taken to hospital at 3.45am.
Sun Weekly
If a long-lost World War 2 Japanese midget submarine is lying off Lion Island it should be raised and turned into a memorial, according to members of the Central Coast Japanese community.
Sun Weekly
Wednesday, December 7
Large hailstones fell in Woy Woy and Koolewong from about 3.30pm causing damage to homes and cars recently.
Express Advocate
Umina surfer Glen Hall will need to rely on the results of rival surfers to work in his favour if he is to qualify for the 2006 World Championships Tour.
Express Advocate
Friday, December 9
Police were allegedly spat on when they tried to break up fighting party-goers at Birdwood Ave, Umina Beach recently.
Express Advocate
The coronation of the Brisbane Waters Oyster Festival Queen and Charity Queen is close and contenders have been busy attempting to clinch the crown.
Express Advocate
Doyalson thrashed previously unbeaten Umina by more than 100 runs in the shock of the season at Mandalong. Chasing 285, Umina, without in-form Mark Cattley, was never in the hunt and was bowled out for 176.
Express Advocate
Umina surfer Drew Courtney won the NSW championship series for the second year in a row recently.
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