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Case numbers grow by almost 1000 in a week
'Stay calm' despite rising cases, says Crouch
Hospital offers new patients rapid antigen tests
Staff member tests positive at aged care home
Several aged care staff test positive
Aged care home creates email address for families
Positive test at Ettalong school
Festival postponed at last minute due to Omicron cases
Surf club postpones five events due to Covid uncertainty
Cycling group issues guidelines with high case numbers
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Resident recognised as 'legendary community volunteer'
Umina CWA Christmas activities
Online guide to wildflowers upgraded for holidays
Tree lovers respond to tree rescue call
Woy Woy Bay wharf celebration
Produce swap
Toastmasters return to face-to-face
'Look around Pearl Beach' - GUST urges
Two wet months bring year's total close to average
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No mention of Woy Woy in fast rail announcement
Two-storey dual occupancy proposed for Murray St
Pearl Beach talk about regenerative design
Raft of council plans on show ahead of rate rise move
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Book brings to life disadvantage of Stolen Generations
Peninsula needs its own planning framework
Respect the real Australia
Farnell Rd lights will not help traffic flow
Government and council roadside advertising a waste
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New chief executive at aged care home
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The Bays Art Show to go ahead
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Parents urged to buy stationery at January sales
Woy Woy uniform orders taken from January 19
Year 7 uniforms available from next Monday
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Jaylen's achievement in Bradman Cup carnival
Large bridge field for New Year's Cup
Ride to Gosford and back
Interest sought in operating canteen
Southern Spirit to hold annual eight-a-side day
Southern and Ettalong seeks a gear manager
First interclub bridge competition in two years
Senior cricket resumes
Minor singles played at Umina
Triples final at Umina bowling club
Soccer club seeks authors of clubhouse graffiti
Athletes wanted for regional championships
Pre-season soccer training starts

Festival postponed at last minute due to Omicron cases

The Coastal Twist festival board has made a last-minute decision to postpone the festival planned for next week until later in the year.

It has been rescheduled for September 27 to October 3.

"A record number of cases surrounding us and close contact isolation and result times presenting too great a risk for the festival to take place amongst the chaos," said creative director Ms Glitta Supernova.

"We are sincerely and deeply saddened during this unprecedented uncertainty.

"This decision is not just a necessary and right step, it is the only step.

"Covid and how to handle it remains an ongoing challenge, given the evolving nature of the current Omicron outbreak.

"It's not just lip service when we say the safety of our artists, audiences, volunteers, crews and partners particularly our higher risk groups is and always will be our number one priority.

"Navigating through these tricky times as an arts and culture organisation is the biggest professional challenge of my lifetime, definitely not for the faint of heart," she said.

"The Twist team has worked tirelessly over the past twelve months to reduce risk, put in place multiple plans and prepare for the worst.

"But this time round there was simply no way forward.

"There is a very real sadness of seeing a year's work snuffed out just two weeks from delivery and with thousands of hours of work undone.

"We had been so very excited by the elevated and expanded January Festival program.

"We are sorry there is no way to push through for January."

Current ticket holders are expected to receive an email detailing their options, which include keeping their tickets for the new dates (nothing more to do), cancelling (and getting a full refund) or allocating a credit for "any activation we hold over the next 12 months".





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