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Wednesday December 1 Toe-tapping fun could become a more regular feature on the Peninsula after the success of Woy Woy Bowling Club's country music afternoons. Robert Hook has been working with the president of the Central Coast Country Music Association Lyn McKenzie on the events.. Express Advocate The zone commander for Brisbane Water Marine Watch John Burnett coordinates education programs and networks to prevent theft or vandalism to watercraft. Express Advocate Thursday, December 2 Plans for the second stage of the Brisbane Water Secondary College upgrade may be severely reduced after State Government funding fell $1 million short of expectations. Covered walkways at the two campuses, an administration building and car park at Umina, and basketball courts at Woy Woy are some of the options to be removed from stage two. Express Advocate Two people were freed from cars after an accident on Woy Woy Rd, Horsfield Bay, recently. On Tuesday, November 30, a car and a bus collided head on, on a sweeping bend near the intersection of Woy Woy Rd and Culgoa Rd. Express Advocate Friday December 3 The new Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club opened its doors for the first time on Wednesday, ushering members and guests into a new era. Workman and staff worked throughout Tuesday night moving equipment from the old club next door to the new one. Express Advocate Olympic soccer goalkeeper Cassandra Kell was a starter in the Commonwealth Bank Central Coast Cycle Classic at Adcock Park recently. Kell has taken to cycling to supplement her soccer training and after competing successfully in club competitions, attempted her first open event against experienced riders from across NSW. Express Advocate Wednesday December 8 A young woman was assaulted after disturbing three intruders at her Woy Woy home on Monday morning. Express Advocate Coral Crescent, Pearl Beach, enhanced its millionaires' row reputation with two properties selling for almost $9 million recently. In the space of a few hours, Stuart Gann, of PRDnationwide, sold a four bedroom beach house at 46 Coral Crescent for $4.8 million and another at number 34 for $3.85 million. Express Advocate Prospective investors have until Wednesday to buy shares in Ettalong Beach Community Bank. The bank needs to raise at least $650,000 in capital so the project can start hiring staff and get final approval from Bendigo Bank. Express Advocate Thursday December 9 Electrical engineer Gavin Street has been awarded a BP Employee Earthwatch Fellowship and flew out on Monday to join a two-week north Queensland expedition. Express Advocate Friday December 10 Kristy Cox and Jessica Belle will head to Tamworth next month in the hope of using the contest as a springboard to greater musical fame. Belle, 20, of Woy Woy, got serious about country music 12 months ago.. Express Advocate Gosford waterfront would be radically revamped and turned into a 24-hour leisure zone under a new plan revealed recently. It aims to make the waterfront the focus of community life for residents and tourists. Woy Woy architect and landscape designer Kate Isaacs prepared the plan as part of her university studies. Express Advocate A young Peninsula cricketer has been named in the NSW primary school team to contest the Australian championships at Bundaberg, Queensland, next month. Jason Hayward, of Ettalong Public School, was selected after outstanding performances at the NSW schoolboys championships in Sydney. Express Advocate