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Issue 623:
14 Jul 2025
NEWS
Woy Woy waterfront cost blows out
'Significant population growth not projected,' says Wright
Road upgrade 'fit for future' increase in population
Support for Mary Mac's Place 'heartwarming'
St John's parish relinquishes bingo
Vietnam Veterans' memorial service at Ettalong
Works progress around putting green*
Outgoing president to take a break after 30 years*
Consider the communications brigade*
Changeover meeting features special presentations*
Umina Beach CWA to hold 'cookery how-to' day*
New board is 'experienced leadership team'*
Push bikes and trolleys found with help of scuba divers
Echidna attempts to cross busy Woy Woy road
Soup Kitchen Lunch to raise money for food pantries
Donation drive to support Escabags charity
Trees group hosts an early Tree Day project
Arboretum to hold monthly working bee
Guest judge at CWA cookery competition*
Helen Windsor dies*
Helicopters asked twice to airlift people injured in falls
Scuba Gym to hold masked ball
Produce swap at community garden*
Rotary is 'not just volunteering'*
Storytime at Umina library
Peninsula records 80 per cent of July average in a week
PLANNING
Four dwellings proposed for Farnell Rd intersection
Council refuses three-unit townhouse development
Proposal to use former fruit market as fitness centre
Increase of 11,500 dwellings lacks planning, says PRA
FORUM
Roundabout upgrade not likely to relieve congestion
Council shade trees plan is good news
New train seats are like Holden bench seats
Preschool approvals dismantle planning process
Transparency, accuracy and honesty needed in future
Aged Care Act deferral adds to the pressure on services*
HEALTH
Barbecue for cancer research and support
Health and well-being session held at Umina library
Local aged care executive retires after 30 years
Final year nursing students sought for graduate program
ARTS
Alba Tree celebrated at opening event
Pearl Beach artisans participate in 'Creative Journey'
'Amazing artwork' at the Bays Art Show
Crafts centre hold open days next weekend
Double bill at next folk club concert
Patchwork group members display progress on quilts*
Survivors Choir sings at aged care facility*
New theatre production starts next week
Help wanted at Coastal Twist Festival
EDUCATION
Boccia team places third on the Coast*
Bush tucker garden planted
College appears at dance festival
Ettalong students offered free dental care
Senior students have holiday practice exams
New format for academic reports explained
Parents urged to register for external assessments
Immersive cultural experiences for Naidoc Week*
Umina school launches parent portal*
Ettalong school to hold Rainbow Run on last day of term*
New school uniform introduced*
SPORT
SEU defeats Kanwal to stay at the top of the ladder
Everglades minor singles final contested
Semi-finals of handicap pairs played at Umina
Ettalong names Consistency winner
Cricket club seeks junior coaches*
Richard Grimmond awarded surf club life membership*
Club celebrates Hailey's 100 games*
Two-bowl triples to played at Mixed Kingfisher Carnival*
Two netball rep teams come third in State titles
Cricket club to hold working bee
Outrigger club holds awards night*
Rugby junior teams wear pink socks
Winter teams bridge event*
Soccer club holds RUOK charity round
Local sports grants available
Recognised with national surf life saving medal
Swans dominate game against Hawks*
Woy Woy places 21st in country swim championships
Tennis clubs combine for doubles gala day*
Social tennis celebrates Wimbledon*
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