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Fibre-to-the-node to come to Woy Woy The NBN Co and Telstra have reached an agreement to provide ﬁbre-to-the-node broadband to Woy Woy as well as Umina. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said the number of premises to be covered in Woy Woy would be announced once planning and design work was completed. She said the agreement expanded the trial already announced in Umina. End users are expected to be eligible to connect to high speed services in 2015. Ms Wicks said that the project would provide much needed relief for the region, which has traditionally had poor broadband infrastructure. “We have taken the steps to get this project on track after so many years of misinformation and frustration,” Ms Wicks said. “These upgrades will truly revolutionise the way people

connect in their homes and businesses. “It is vitally important we don’t waste another four years waiting for these upgrades.” Under the project, the NBN Co and Telstra will cooperate to design, plan and construct the fibre to the node network. Once construction is complete, the NBN Co will cooperate with industry to finalise the design of FTTN products and connect endusers. Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the reform of the NBN project has resulted in a sharp increase in construction activity. “We went to the election promising to get the NBN project done sooner and at less cost,” Mr Turnbull said. “Today’s announcement shows we are delivering on that promise.” Media release, 27 Jun 2014 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communications Paul Fletcher, Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt MP and Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks MP at the announcement in Canberra

Council rejects ‘threat to democracy’ Gosford councillors have rejected as a “threat to democracy” a proposal from council general manager Mr Paul Anderson, giving him power to determine all planning applications that he deemed were in accordance with council’s policies. Under current policy, the general manager is able to determine applications below $15 million providing there are less than six objections to the proposal. Councillors voted unanimously for the decision to “make no alterations to the delegations of the CEO”. Cr Vicki Scott spoke against the recommendation saying she was “really surprised” when she read of the proposal to change the general manager’s delegations. “I only saw this on the agenda, like the rest of the members of the

public; that was the ﬁrst time I saw it.” She said it was a “threat to democratic integrity” and it would be a “sad day” if it ever happened. “Councillors are elected by the community and have a responsibility to represent the interests of the community. “The general manager was not elected to represent the interests of the community. “I understand it’s about streamlining processes but this would be at a cost of representation to the public. “We wouldn’t be needed,” said Cr Scott. Cr Chris Burke echoed Cr Scott’s sentiments. “I believe it is our democratic right to represent the people and I don’t want that right taken away,” said Cr Burke. Cr Hilary Morris said giving the general manager authority to make such decisions “would have

removed the opportunity for the elected representatives of Gosford citizens to consider developments which might be controversial”. “The Greens see the attempt to remove discussion from the public arena of the council chamber to behind closed doors as the same ideology as the State Government’s proposed but rejected planning laws. “The Greens congratulate all the councillors present for standing up for the local community against this erosion of democracy.” The report to council by the director governance and planning said that the current restrictions means determinations of matters are delayed pending consideration by council. “In keeping with the council’s tag ‘Open for Business’, residents and ratepayers would be better served if the general manager could determine all applications that are in accordance with council

policies,” the report stated. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has rejected the suggestion that the proposal would have reduced the rights of the community. “At a time when the City (of Gosford) needs to get moving and encourage investment in our major town centres, a regular review of the general manager’s delegation is entirely appropriate”, said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “Clearly the motion had nothing to do with compromising the rights of the community nor affecting the ability of councillors to be involved in the planning process”. “We support the need for the general manager to be able to deal with development applications more efﬁciently and in shorter time frames so we did not necessarily have a problem with the increase in his powers of delegation”, said Matthew Wales.

“It has always been our position that council meetings should not be overly burdened with deliberations on development applications where, providing they are compliant, the matter can be dealt with by staff. “Regardless, the increase in delegation to the GM would still have enabled an application to be called up by councillors to a council meeting if there were signiﬁcant objections or community concerns”, said Mr Wales. Gosford Council Agenda GOV.14, 24 Jun 2014 Kaitlin Watts, 24 Jun 2014 Media release, 25 Jun 2014 Hillary Morris, Central Coast Greens Media staterment, 27 Jun 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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June has half normal rainfall Only a few days before the end of the month, the rainfall for June is half the monthly average. Rainfall for the month until last Friday was 83.9mm, compared to the monthly average of 170mm, according to Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy. The year-to-date rainfall of 524.8mm is also well down on the cumulative average, being one third below the average figure of 818mm. This year has had the driest first six months since 2006, when the figure was 491.5mm for the first half of the year. Temperatures this month have ranged from a top temperature of 21.4 degrees on June 2 down to an overnight low of 8.1 degrees on June 26, according to local weather

website www.peninsulaweather. info. Highest minimum was 15.4 on June 4 and lowest maximum was 16.1 on June 6. Highest recorded wind gust was

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Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said the number of premises to be covered in Woy Woy would be announced once planning and design work was completed. She said the agreement expanded the trial already announced in Umina. End users are expected to be eligible to connect to high speed services in 2015. Ms Wicks said that the project would provide much needed relief for the region, which has traditionally had poor broadband infrastructure. “We have taken the steps to get this project on track after so many years of misinformation and frustration,” Ms Wicks said. “These upgrades will truly revolutionise the way people

Under current policy, the general manager is able to determine applications below $15 million providing there are less than six objections to the proposal. Councillors voted unanimously for the decision to “make no

alterations to the delegations of the CEO”. Cr Vicki Scott spoke against the recommendation saying she was “really surprised” when she read of the proposal to change the CEO’s delegations. “I only saw this on the agenda, like the rest of the members of the public; that was the ﬁrst time I saw it.” She said it was a “threat to democratic integrity” and it would be a “sad day” if it ever happened. “Councillors are elected by the community and have a responsibility to represent the interests of the community.

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“The general manager was not elected to represent the interests of the community. “I understand it’s about streamlining processes but this would be at a cost of representation to the public. “We wouldn’t be needed,” said Cr Scott. Cr Chris Burke echoed Cr Scott’s sentiments. “I believe it is in our democratic right to represent the people and I don’t want that right taken away,” said Cr Burke. Cr Hilary Morris said giving the CEO authority to make such decisions “would have removed

the opportunity for the elected representatives of Gosford citizens to consider developments which might be controversial”. “The Greens see the attempt to remove discussion from the public arena of the council chamber to behind closed doors as the same ideology as the State Government’s proposed but rejected planning laws. “The Greens congratulate all the councillors present for standing up for the local community against this erosion of democracy.” The report to council by the director governance and planning

said that the current restrictions means determinations of matters are delayed pending consideration by council. “In keeping with the council’s tag ‘Open for Business’, residents and ratepayers would be better served if the general manager could determine all applications that are in accordance with council policies,” the report stated. Gosford Council Agenda GOV.14, 24 Jun 2014 Kaitlin Watts, 24 Jun 2014 Media release, 25 Jun 2014 Hillary Morris, Central Coast Greens

ver 17,000 locals and visitors participated in the 5 Lands Walk held on Saturday, June 21.

The 5 Lands Walk, a scenic 10km walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal, saw a passing parade of whales and a busy art and entertainment programme. Participants came from across the Coast, the State and as far as Canada to be part of this special community event. Many stayed overnight to enjoy Sunday’s Taste of Avoca Festival and the Copacabana Festival. High on the list of positive participant comments included the ease of participation, the diverse programme of

entertainment and cultural performances, the quality of the art exhibition and beach installations, the educational nature of the workshops and discussions, the ‘Welcome to Country’ and Smoking Ceremonies, the carrying of the Message Stick, the sightings of whales, and the ready availability of assistance from the enthusiastic volunteers. “Stunning Winter Solstice weather, migrating whales, greater out of area participation and fabulous community involvement and support all combined to ensure 5 LandsWalk 2014 was the greatest yet,” said

5 Lands Walk Committee president Con Ryan. “Participation numbers were in excess of 17,000, far beyond last year’s tally of 13,000 and included a stunning 80% increase in out of area registrants. “Importantly the numbers of volunteers to assist with the diverse and complex logistics of the event were also up, making for a great day for all concerned. “My thanks go to the ethnic and local communities, arts and school groups, all of whom gave freely of their time to help make this such a wonderful community event.

“So too, to the local, State and Federal Governments, sponsors, media colleagues and organising committee members, whose support for the event has been amazing and whose ongoing commitment to this amazing event makes it possible.” Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks spoke in Parliament on Monday, June 23, and praised the event. “The 5 Lands is about a celebration of all it means to be Australian, and along each of the 5 Lands, people were treated to a wonderful cultural mix of Indigenous dance, and Greek, Chinese, African, Irish and Latino festivities,” said Ms Wicks. “There’s a real sense of connection cultivated by this annual walk, which is all

about connecting people to people and people to place. “I’ve done the Walk several times, and I’ve got many fond memories, memories that will last a lifetime. “This year, the Opening Ceremony at MacMasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club was again disrupted as we turned mid-speeches to watch a whale breach the surface of the water. “It was a breathtaking sight. “The 5 Lands Walk is rightly becoming one of the biggest tourism events of the year on the Central Coast. “One of reasons the 5 Lands Walk is so successful is because it is run by a dedicated and passionate

team of volunteers and today I rise to honour and thank them for their commitment and vision, especially Executive Committee members including President Con Ryan, Tony Powell, Pauline Wright and Lindsay Cunningham, as well as the many sponsors, surf clubs and around 500 volunteers that have made the 5 Lands Walk such a unique and memorable event on the Central Coast calendar,” said Ms Wicks. Media release, 24 Jun 2014 David Fellows, 5 Lands Walk Media release, 23 Jun 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

D a r k i n j u n g has welcomed its courtroom victory as “a breakthrough for land rights in NSW”, because it upholds its argument that the development application was defective without consent from NSWALC. Land council chairman Josh Toomey and CEO Sean Gordon said in a joint statement that: “It is gratifying that the NSW Government, through the Minister for Planning, has already indicated that it will accept the judge’s decision on this matter and that we don’t have to seek an injunction to stop approval of the development. “Our case was that the development would effectively annex valuable Darkinjung land acquired under the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act for the mine’s rail link, and that this would be invalid without written consent from NSWALC. “That’s exactly what the court found,

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Proposed mine location and proximity to main northern rail line

and it means that any approval for the defective application as it currently stands – with consent having been refused by NSWALC in March – would be invalid under law. “This is a breakthrough for land rights in NSW and demonstrates that Aboriginal ownership cannot be treated lightly

or taken for granted by private developers or the government. “We warned repeatedly that failure to gain consent would be a problem and we were ignored.” The Wallarah 2 application has been under consideration by the NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC), which held public

hearings in April, and which released a report recommending approval of the mine only subject to numerous strict conditions. Mr Gordon appeared at the PAC hearings and argued that the Wallarah 2 application should not be approved pending a decision in the Land and Environment Court.

Following the court decision, however, Darkinjung understands that any planning approval would be invalid unless the defect confirmed by Justice Craig is remedied by NSWALC providing its written consent. Media release, 13 Jun 2014 Jodi Shannon, Darkinjung LALC

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Gross pollutant trap to be replaced Gosford Council will replace the gross pollutant trap it recently removed from the Trafalgar Ave stormwater outlet on Ocean Beach. Council’s director of construction and operations Mr Stan Antczak said the trap was removed during erosion control and stabilisation works at the outlet. He said the trap was removed due to its inadequate design, which was causing scouring and hindering maintenance activities. “A new trap is currently being designed and we expect it will be installed within the next three months,” said Mr Antczak. “Since the original trap was removed, there has been one report to council about litter at this site. “We regularly inspect the region’s gross pollutant traps every four months as part of our ongoing maintenance program. “This program ensures all our assets are routinely assessed and prioritises maintenance activities based on any risks across the entire stormwater drainage network. “Additional inspections are also undertaken after major storm events and reports from residents. “Generally speaking, we manage the region’s drainage infrastructure

via routine maintenance inspections and condition assessments. “Council staff also undertake weekly water quality checks and beach inspections between October and April each year to monitor any potential stormwater pollution impacts on the environment. “Plus, any pollution incidents are investigated by our staff. “We also have a number of environmental education programs, like SeaKids, which was held at Ocean Beach Surf Club earlier this year, that aim to educate the community about the links between littering, stormwater drains and our beaches. “Currently, Council invests around $7 million each year to maintain, renew and upgrade the region’s drainage infrastructure. “All maintenance or improvement requests for the stormwater drainage network, including pollution control devices, are investigated and ranked against speciﬁc criteria to provide a priority list for proposed projects. “Our funding allocation criteria is targeted towards works where there are high public safety, property damage or environment risks,” said Mr Antczak. Media statement, 19 Jun 2014 Stan Antczak, Gosford Council The Trafalgar Ave stormwater outlet after the Gross Pollutant Trap was removed

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Peninsula venues adopt Accord policy A number of licensed venues on the Peninsula have adopted a “Barred from One, Barred from All” policy.

Lesley Rose with John Greenway and Cecil Rose with their club banners at Pearl Beach

Rotarian hosts African district governor Woy Woy Rotarian John Greenway has hosted Mr Cecil Rose, the district governor from Rotary District 9350, for Rotary International’s 105th annual convention held in Sydney from June 1 to 4. Mr Rose’s district covers an area

of 3.9 million square kilometres in south-west Africa. It includes Angola, Namibia and the western part of South Africa and extends 3194kms from Cape Town to the northern border of Angola. During the course of the visit John was able to promote the activities of the Woy Woy Rotary Club and form

a friendship with Cecil that will enable the continuing exchange of ideas between the African continent and Australia. As is the tradition, they exchanged their club banners. Ten representatives from The Rotary Club of Woy Woy attended the convention at Sydney Olympic Park, which attracted more than 18,000 delegates from over 150 countries. Attendees came together to improve their knowledge of Rotary and to exchange ideas on how to make the world a better place. Seminars were held on subjects such as ﬁghting poverty, diabetes prevention and polio eradication. Prime Minister Tony Abbott and NSW Premier Mike Baird were on hand to address the convention and assure Rotary members of Australia’s commitment to their cause and to acknowledge the work undertaken by Rotary volunteers around the world. Media release, 13 Jun 2014 John Greenway, Rotary Club of Woy Woy

Under the policy, any patron who assaults another patron, security personnel or staff member, is immediately banned from all venues that participate within the Brisbane Water Liquor Accord. The accord which was instituted in October formally amalgamated the Gosford, Woy Woy Peninsula and Terrigal Beaches Accords into one accord that now encompasses the whole of the Brisbane Water Police command. Under the accord, police work with other stake holders to reduce alcohol related harm within the community. Since January 2012, Gosford and Erina venues have trialled the “Barred from One, Barred from All” policy. Since the amalgamation, clubs, hotels and nightclubs in the Terrigal, Woy Woy and Ettalong Peninsula, Erina and Gosford areas have also come on board with the policy which now covers 14 venues. “The policy could not have been as well accepted without the

support and assistance of Brisbane Water Licensing Sergeant Bradley Leonard and Brisbane Water Commander Superintendent Daniel Sullivan and their staff, or the hard working venue operators who all want to see the Brisbane Water Accord reduce its share of violent incidents in and around licensed premises,” said Brisbane Water Liquor Accord chairman Mr Daniel Brian. “Our goal as an accord is to aim for no venues to appear in the Ofﬁce of Liquor Gaming and Racing violent venues list. “There is more that will be done in the future to increase awareness of the policy and encourage other operators in the Accord area to participate. “Currently over 30 patrons are banned from venues in the Accord area with the number expanding each month. “For the one per cent of patrons who cannot control their behaviour when drinking alcohol, the likelihood of not being able to enjoy a night out at a licensed venue in the Brisbane Water Accord is very high,” said Mr Brian. Media release, 25 Jun 2014 Daniel Brian, Brisbane Water Liquor Accord

Rescued man identified A man who was involved in a near-drowning at Putty Beach on Friday, June 20, has been identified as a 48-year-old man from Killcare Heights. Emergency services were called to the Putty Beach campground, near Killcare, just before 11am following reports a man was in difficulty in the water. Officers from Brisbane Water

Local Area Command and the Marine Area Command attended and retrieved the man. He was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he was in a critical but stable condition. Following inquiries, police identiﬁed the man as a 48-year-old from Killcare Heights. Media release, 21 Jun 2014 NSW Police Media

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Funding for underpass and group homes The 2014-15 State Budget includes $12 million of funding for the Bulls HillRawson Rd underpass railway replacement and $2.5 million for three group homes on the Peninsula. Amounts of $1 million will go to the construction of a 10-bedroom co-located group home in Woy Woy; $500,000 for completion of a new co-located group home in Woy Woy; and $1 million for

construction of a five-bedroom group home in Umina. “The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government is also supporting businesses to grow with a further reduction to WorkCover premiums, with employers to benefit from an average premium rate reduction of five per cent,” Mr Holstein said. “We’re also providing $100,000 in additional funding for Gosford through the Community Building Partnership program.

“This will allow more community groups and councils to receive funding that will provide positive social, recreational and environmental outcomes in the local community. Applications can be made at www. communitybuildingpartnership. nsw.gov.au and close Friday, July 18.

had unintended consequences in the State Budget with the focus clearly shifted away from this region,” said Mr Wales. “It’s disappointing that there is no major infrastructure funding for roads in the Gosford LGA other than monies that have already been promised for previously approved projects such as the West Gosford intersection and Woy Woy Rd. “Other than that, Gosford seems to have been largely ignored and particularly the Peninsula. “While the Chamber

understands that the Government has to reign in the budget and focus on growth areas, this should not be at the expense of important established residential areas on the Central Coast. “The one encouraging funding commitment is the M1-M2 Tunnel that will eliminate the Pennant Hills Rd trafﬁc congestion. “This will be welcome news and will make doing business on the Central Coast more attractive.”

Media release, 17 Jun 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Council agrees to remove easement Inquiry blamed for loss of funding

Gosford Council has agreed to remove a drainage easement affecting 274 Booker Bay Rd, Booker Bay, following a request from the owners of the property.

The easement was created in 1971 to drain water adjoining the south western boundary of the land and was acquired by council at the time by compulsory process. At the time, council paid the owner market value compensation of $300 and, according to the report to council by the director governance and planning, it would be reasonable that council require the owner of 274 Booker Bay Rd

to pay to council consideration equivalent to the compensation paid in 1971. “By applying the CPI variation, the equivalent value of $300 in 2014 is $3130 - GST now applies,” states the report. “However, as council has had the right in the land for in excess of 40 years, council could reduce consideration by more than 50 per cent.” Council has requested the payment of $1500 by the owners of 274 Booker Bay Rd, as suggested by the director. Gosford Council Agenda GOV.11, 24 Jun 2014

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales has blamed the ICAC inquiry for “the lack of real money and infrastructure expenditure for the Central Coast in the NSW State Budget”. “Overall, I think it’s fair to say that Western Sydney has been the big winner at the expense of the Central Coast,” said Mr Wales. “It seems that the lack of political representation on the Central Coast over the last six months has

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Four arrested in drug investigation illicit drugs. Another two Peninsula men were arrested during the operation. A 25-year-old Ettalong Beach man was charged with supply prohibited drug and possess unauthorised pistol. He has been granted strict conditional bail and is due to appear at Woy Woy Local Court on Tuesday, July 8. A 38-year-old Umina Beach man was charged with supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity) and participate in criminal group. He has been refused bail and appeared at Gosford Local Court on Thursday, June 19. Local area commander Superintendent Daniel Sullivan commended the work of officers involved in the investigation. “We established Strike Force Evenstar to investigate and disrupt illegal drug supply in our community,” Supt Sullivan said. “We are confident today’s arrests will seriously disrupt the supply of drugs in our area and put these syndicates out of business. “Illegal drugs are the scourge of our society and we will continue to work around the clock to rid the local area of this sort of activity but we need the support of community to help us succeed. “Any information you provide, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could help us get gang members and drugs off our streets.”

Four Peninsula men are among 10 people arrested following investigations into drug supply on the Central Coast. The arrests were made by Strike Force Evenstar which was established in November 2013 by police officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command to investigate the ongoing supply of prohibited drugs across the Central Coast. Throughout the investigation, police identified a number of separate syndicates supplying cannabis, cocaine and methylamphetamine. Following a police operation on Wednesday, June 18, two men were arrested by detectives at Woy Woy. A 49-year-old Ettalong Beach man was charged with numerous drug supply offences, possess unlicensed firearm and participate in criminal group. He was refused bail and appeared at Gosford Local Court today on Thursday, June 19. A 31-year-old Umina Beach man was charged with supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity), possess prohibited drug and participate in criminal group. He has been granted strict conditional bail and is due to appear at Woy Woy Local Court on Tuesday, July 8. Following the arrest, police executed 11 search warrants and discovered a clandestine drug laboratory at one of the Springfield properties, with equipment police will allege was used in the processing of

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No outcry for flag change The communication from your correspondent David McDougall (Let’s get rid of the Union Jack in Peninsula News, Monday, June 16) deserves a reply to the contrary. There is no public outcry for a change to our ﬂag, except from a minority group of republicans, frustrated at not being able to cobble up a system of governance for this nation, better or even matching the Westminster system we inherited from the British, and which we have so successfully implemented for our needs in this relatively new country. And that is the point of including

Forum Letters to the editor should be sent to: Peninsula News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@peninsulanews.asn.au See Page 2 for contribution conditions the Union Jack of three Christian symbols on our ﬂag: it shows where we come from. It has nothing to do with the

Australian aborigines, who did not have any flag at all when the British arrived, and they have since been embraced into our society, with all the same rights and privileges of everyone else here. The popularity of our flag is clearly demonstrated by most Australians (and particularly the young ones) during our National Days (Australia Day, Anzac Day and National Flag Day, September 3), and we could expect stiff resistance from any attempted alteration or scrapping of our flag, whatever the flag-changers might come up with. Letter, 24 June 2014 Don Parkes, Woy Woy

Fortunately, we have Clive Palmer Former Liberal leader John Howard claims Australians are suspicious of zealots and fanatics. What they are even more suspicious of are hypocrites, humbugs, promise breakers, liars, cover-ups and politicians whose policies attack low income earners, the disadvantaged and pensioners, particularly when they claim everyone has to feel the

Forum pain of the budget (not them or the wealthy of course). The federal Liberal party lost the 2007 election and will also lose the 2016 election if they continue with these policies or other mean, nasty unfair and discriminatory ones like another version of Work Choices, which has already been comprehensively rejected by the

electorate. Howard has been mentoring Abbot and, since the election, the opposition and Abbott and the Liberals popularity has plummeted. Fortunately we have Clive Palmer to keep things in perspective in the senate.

Direct workers to fix roads Many of the roads in the Peninsula area were laid poorly at the outset. Consequently, we have many potholes, particularly after rain. Laurie Powell (Peninsula News, June 16) sums it up very well. I want to reinforce his plea for a more effective counter to the myriad of recurring potholes than the current 19th Century approach of shovel, tar, blue metal and prayer. It’s just not good enough. I am 72 years old and, as a kid growing up in Sydney, I saw the very same ineffective road repairs 60 years ago. In the short stretch of road from Ocean Beach Rd along Rawson Rd to the senior college grounds, there are a dozen recurrent never-

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Physiotherapist charged with indecent assault An Ourimbah man, who worked as a physiotherapist at Ocean Beach Rd Physiotherapy, has been charged with the indecent assault of a 57-year-old women. Around 11:30am on Saturday June 7, the woman attended the physiotherapy clinic at Umina for treatment. Police alleged that during the massage, the woman was sexually assaulted. Following inquiries, a 34-yearold man was arrested in Ourimbah on Friday, June 13. The man was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of assault with act of indecency. He was given bail and was scheduled to appear at Woy Woy Local Court on June 17. However, additional charges were laid after two women, aged 47 and 52, contacted police the following day, June 14, to report they had also been

indecently assaulted during their appointments at the clinic earlier this year. Following these inquiries, the 34-year-old was arrested at 7:30pm later that day. He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with four counts of assault with act of indecency. Following these charges, two more women have come forward to report that they too had been indecently assaulted during their appointments. As a result, the man was charged at Woy Woy Local Court on Tuesday, June 17, with a further four counts of act of indecency. The man was granted conditional bail to appear before Woy Woy Local Court again on August 15. Inquiries are continuing and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Media releases, 14, 15, 17 Jun 2014 NSW Police Media

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said Ms Ruthven. The Central Coast Dyslexia Association provides free monthly seminars disseminating information to parents and teachers about how to help students who learn differently, specialist reading instruction for students whose parents cannot afford tuition fees, sponsorship of teachers wishing to be trained by the Australian Dyslexia Association to quickly identify and provide appropriate instruction for dyslexic students; installation of assistive technology in Central Coast schools and the training of volunteers. “The Central Coast Dyslexia Association is deeply grateful to the Rotary Club of Woy Woy for their generosity,” said Ms Ruthven. “We are always looking for more volunteers and supporters.”

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Community directory details support services The organisation which runs the Peninsula Community Centre has produced a community service directory for the Peninsula. Coast Community Connections has developed the “My Community Directory”. The 15-page booklet and online directory details support services and emergency contacts in the local area. The directory contains information on local help and counselling, accommodation, crisis, ageing, disability, health and medical, Indigenous, multicultural and emergency services. The booklet also details local adult education options, community interest groups and leisure and lifestyle organisations. Coast Community Connections CEO Mr Andrew Tuck said: “After hosting the Peninsula Link Day event for the past two years and through feedback from our case managers and community staff, we saw that local residents were increasingly unaware of the range of services available to them in the immediate area. “Through our work with our clients, from babies and children, to youth, families, adults, people with disabilities and seniors, we saw a fantastic opportunity to develop one directory of essential information that is categorised, up to date and easily accessible,” he continued. The My Community

Directory can be viewed and downloaded online at www. coastcommunityconnections.com. au. Alternatively hard copies of the Directory are available from the Peninsula Community Centre. “Many people are uninformed about the extensive number of support services and community groups available in the local area, each ready to assist people when they are in need. “From emergency contacts through to legal and ﬁnancial assistance, animal welfare, family and relationship and medical centres, the My Community Directory is the new gateway to accessing all local community information. “This directory will also be a working document and we have put in place measures to ensure its upkeep, maintaining current information and phone numbers,” said Mr Tuck. Coast Community Connections is a registered charity and not-forproﬁt organisation which delivers services to children, young people, families, people with a disability and elderly citizens across the Gosford local government area and the wider Central Coast. It has a focus on case management, counselling and delivering community programs, activities and events through the Peninsula Community Centre. Media release, 23 Jun 2014 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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Umina Year 6 students perform in Newcastle Thirty-two Year 6 students from Umina Public School participated in the Star Struck performance in Newcastle on June 11 and 12. The students performed in both a lyrical and jazz piece, as well as the primary ﬁnale routine with all primary

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Book launched at Wagstaffe A special event will be held at Wagstaffe Hall on Sunday, July 6, to celebrate the launch of the book Ducks Crossing and the Hungry Dingo.

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Pearl Beach artists exhibit in Gosford training at the National Art School. After working in the environmental ﬁeld as a science communicator, Christine O’Brien completed a Fine Arts Diploma at Hunter TAFE. Each artist has had a solo exhibition this year at Jocelyn Maughan and Robin Norling’s Bakehouse Gallery at Patonga. The exhibition Going Bush, will be opened by Jocelyn on Saturday, July 12 at 2pm.

Pearl Beach artists Robyne Palmer, Robyn Bellamy and Christine O’Brien will be showing their work at the Studio Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery, from July 12 to 20. Robyne Palmer has won many awards and was a ﬁnalist in the Dobell Drawing Prize. She is represented in Australian and overseas collections. Robyn Bellamy’s career in education followed graduate

The third instalment in the Ducks Crossing trilogy, Ducks Crossing and the Hungry Dingo encapsulates life on the Central Coast in the 1950s. The story is set is set in Ducks Crossing, a fictional little village on an inland waterway, which was inspired by the locale of Wagstaffe. The book is targeted at young readers between nine and 12 years-of-age and is a combination of fact and fiction. Author Helen Menzies of Wagstaffe said: “As the protagonists of the story, Alison, Hawk, Lily and Spike the dog fight the great 1955 flood. “An adventure unfolds which sees a mysterious girl save a man from drowning in swollen flood waters, a circus troop take part in recovery mission which will change someone’s life and a female journalist get a scoop that will see her given the chance to be the official reporter for her paper at the 1956 Olympic Games.” As the secret star and character of the story, Dawn Fraser features as a 17-year-old Olympic hopeful on the verge of sporting glory. As Dawn is drawn into an

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Community Groups ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims: Safeguard ABC’s independence, adequate funding, high standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers www.fabcnsw.org.au

4341 5170 Bridge Duplicate Bridge Mon Tue Thur Fri Sat-12.15pm & Wed 9.15am Brisbane Water Bridge Club Peninsula Community Centre 93 McMasters Rd.Woy Woy www.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org

Community Care Services - Central Coast For people with memory loss & their carers. Enjoy a relaxing coffee morning Rocky Point Café - Ettalong Beach Memorial Club 3rd Wed 4324 4244 Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots more. For a FREE calendar call 0428 461 188

& children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Every Tues 10-11.30am Paula Newman - 4344 9199 Probus Club of Umina Friendship, fellowship and fun Advancing intellectual, cultural and social interests for active retirees 55yrs+ Non Political and Non Sectarian - 2nd Wed 10am, Everglades Club uminabeach@probusclubs.com.au

Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Beginners classes for PC or Mac Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to Fri for most programs - see website. 10am – 12md or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre. Monthly Meetings with Guest Speaker at Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon 43692530 The Krait Club Community Centre - Cooinda Village, Neptune St, Umina 10.30am For senior members of community. Gentle exercises, quizzes, games, social activities, guest speakers, entertainment and bus trips - 4344 2992 Umina Beach Men’s Shed Inc. Men share a variety of tools, pursue interests and hobbies, Spend time with other men and Learn new skills Darrell 4342 9606 Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Support both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers. 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Protect and preserve the environment & residential nature of the Bouddi Peninsula and to strengthen community bonds 2nd Mon, 7.30pm Wagstaffe Hall 4360 2945 info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au

cco30s@live.com.au

Disabled Services

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group

Riding for the Disabled Horse Riding as a therapy for those with intellectual or physical disabilities Volunteers required. No Previous exp necessary - School hours only Mon to Sat 4340 0388

Invites Ladies & Gents 50s to 70s etc for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each weekend. Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme 4344 5556 50pssg@gmail.com

I AM LOST Deep Conversations & systematic exercises for understanding my self & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society Ancient and modern knowledge. 6pm 2nd Thu 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au

Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation The Mingaletta community centre provides its members and other community groups a meeting place and referal hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs. Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

Peninsula School for Seniors The Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, Rumikin, Craft, History, Walkers, Coach trips Tues, Wed, Thur 4341 5984 and 4341 0800 Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here, call us on 4325 7369

stateofﬁce@rdansw.org.au

Environment Peninsula Environment Group Environmental projects, (incl. Woytopia), Woy Woy community garden, social events, workshops, organic food buying group www.peg.org.au

Health Groups Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s our business. Every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890 Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group 7 groups across the coast Providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to hearing aids Better hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275 www.centralcoast. betterhearingaustralia.org.au Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free confidential professional service to gamblers, family and friends Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992 GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Mental Health Self Help Group - Helping thousands to recover from mental health challenges for more than 55 years to find a GROW group near you call 1800 558 268 or visit

www.grow.net.au

GROW Groups meet weekly all year round Meals on Wheels Delivered meals and ﬂexible food options for people with a functional disability 4382 9401 Mary Mac’s Place Providing hot, freshly cooked meals - Mon to Fri 11am-1pm with support, info & referrals 4341 0584 marymacs@woywoycatholic.org.au

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Peninsula Corn. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm www.oa.org - 0412 756 446 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements - Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601

info@ccpotters.org

Marine Central Coast Rescue Unit Marine Education Courses. Radio Licences, Boat Safety & Boat Licence & PWC Licence Tests, Navigation, Seamanship and Meteorology. 4325 7929 www.vmrcc.org.au g

Music Gosford Musical Society Minstrels Entertain at various venues on the Coast seeking new members Thur Night Laycock St North Gosford 4341 4210 Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Troubadour Central Coast Inc Folk, Traditional & Acoustic Music and Spoken Word Inc Ukulele meets, Concerts and Sessions 4th Sat 7pm CWA Hall Woy Woy 4341 4060 mail.info@troubadour.org.au

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Political Group

Pink Butterﬂy Breast Cancer Support Group First Sunday 10.00am -12.00 Shop 71 Schnapper Road Ettalong Markets 0428 712 251

Australian Labor Party Umina Ettalong Branch Political discussions, national, state and local government issues 2nd Mon Umina Beach Bowling Club 7.30 4342 3676

Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199

Australian Labor Party Woy Woy Branch Discuss policies of fairness and support our communuity views and interests Everglades Country Club 7.30pm on the 2nd Mon each month 0412 517 520 belindaneal@bigpond.com

Peninsula Village Meals Delivered daily to your door Nutritious, great for the elderly 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Carer’s Support Group For carers of loved ones with dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to 11.30am Paula 4344 9199 Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Clinic sister; counselling; alternate therapists; groups and community education; drop-in; support for women in crisis; 4342 5905 Wed & Thur 9.30am-3pm 20a McMasters Rd, Woy Woy www.ccwhc.com.au

Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Terrigal Uniting Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship Experiencing Schizophrenia/ Bipolar/Mental Health Issues. Their family carers and friends come together to support and learn from one another. 1st Thur - 1pm Room 3 Uniting Church Donnison St Gosford 4344 7989 or 4369 2214 Wellness Group A small group of people with a serious illness to share and support unfolding journeys Free at The Clearing, 2/31 Chambers Place Woy Woy 2nd Mon 9:30am 4341 0464 lizmacnamara@bigpond.com

Woy Woy Public Hospital Alliance To restore medical services previously available & upgrade to a standard that meets with local needs. 2pm 2nd Sat St Lukes Church Hall, Blackwall Rd Woy Woy 4344 4811 Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club Peninsula Community Centre 2nd Tues 11.30am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 4341 7177

Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events - Annual exhibitions in May and December

Central Coast Greens Active regarding ecological sustainability, social & economic justice, peace & non-violence, grassroots democracy & gettingGreens elected 3rd Thur, centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Peninsula Day Branch ALP Meeting 1pm 2nd Mon monthly CWA Hall Woy Woy Federal, State, Local Government and Community matters under caring discussions 4341 9946

Service Groups Lions Club of Woy Woy 1st and 3rd Mon at Everglades Country Club 0439 514 723 Make new friends and have fun while serving your community. Northern Settlement Services Provides socialisation for migrants. Volunteers assist with home visits, shopping and social days. Every Thur Peninsula Community Centre 93 McMasters Rd Woy Woy - 4334 3877 Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby International service club improve lives of communities in Aust. & o/seas. Fun-ﬁlled activities, fellowship and friendship. Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd, Fri 7.15am 4340 4529 kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

Rotary Club of Umina International service organisation of business leaders improving lives of youth & those in need. Weds. Everglades Country Club curleys@ozemail.com.au

0409 245 861 Rotary Club of Woy Woy International service club improve lives of communities in Aust. & o/seas. Tues 6pm Everglades Country Club. Don Tee 0428 438 535

Special Interest Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of members and the general public.

4324 5343 Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues, Thurs, & occasionally - Sat 9-2.30pm - Thurs 7-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

Sport Deepwater Dragon Boat Club Woy Woy Come try this fantastic sport! Paddling sessions available Sunday mornings & Wednesday afternoons. Adults & juniors over 12 years welcome. First 3 training sessions free. 0414 974 743. deepwaterdragons@hotmail.com

Woy Woy Judo Club Classes for adults, juniors & seniors. Tues & Fri Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre 0434 000 170 www.wwjc.org.au

Travel Friendship Force Central Coast Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world & host small groups. Deidre 4388 9435 www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au

Veterans National Malaya Borneo Veterans Association 1st Sat (except Jan) 2pm Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, 51-52 The Esplanade. 4342 1107 Vietnam Veterans’, Peacekeepers’ and Peacemakers’ Assist all Veterans & families with pension & welfare Mon & Wed 9am-1pm 4344 4760 Cnr Broken Bay Rd & Beach St Ettalong. centralcoastveterans@bigpond.com.

Woy Woy Ettalong Hardy’s Bay RSL Provide help with pensions and welfare etc. Shop 5/382 Oceanview Rd Ettalong. Tues & Thurs 9am to 1pm 4341 2594

Women’s Groups Country Women’s Association Woy Woy Opposite Fisherman’s Wharf Craft & Friendship 1st and 2nd Wed 10am Meetings 4th Wed 10.30am 4324 2621 Country Women’s Association Umina Branch meeting 1st Wed 10am Craft and Friendship Wed 9am (except 1st Wed) 1st and 3rd Sunday 12.30pm 0438 033 039 - 4344 1070 The Endeavour View Club, Woy Woy Lunch 1st Mon Everglades Country Club 10.30am. Ettalong 10.30am 4342 2283 Gosford RSL Women’s Auxiliary For women over 18 years. Raise money for welfare of veterans and their families RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Inc WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local businesses around a common theme of wellbeing. to share wisdom and explore lifes potential. Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses check our website for activities. www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

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Old barge removed from Pelican Creek A volunteer group from The Glen Centre participated in a clean-up of Pelican Creek on Thursday, June 19, as part of the Brisbane Water Foreshore Program, Clean4Shore. Twelve volunteers disassembled a ﬁberglass and ply barge, removed its steel support beams, the front and two small sections from the bow. The large bottom section was lifted onto its side, drained of mud and hauled into the barge which was the taken back to the boat ramp and cut up for the trailer to

deliver to Woy Woy tip. Clean4Shore coordinator Mr Graham Johnston said the load weighed in at 1050kgs at Woy Woy tip, a heavy load for the trailer. “Disposal costs were $245 “This was manually a very difﬁcult task requiring strength in very testing conditions,” he said. “A visit by two large mud crabs, kept the smiles on the boys faces,” he said. “Two further barges still remain in Pelican Island Bay.” Email, 19 Jun 2014 Graham Johnston, Clean4Shore

Have you found the sunniest courtyard cafe in Woy Woy? The Hidden Courtyard Cafe. Look for the Lane with grafﬁti art beside Dial A Holiday and follow the path. Join us Saturday for live music.

Peninsula directory of services, contacts and support groups

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Emergency

The Peninsula Diary of Events For events in post code areas 2256 and 2257

Wednesday July 2

Sunday July 13

Sunday July 27

Market Morning- Books, Cuppa and Chat, Umina Uniting Church, 9am-12pm

Christmas in July, Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre, 10am-2pm, free

Saturday July 5

Thursday July 17

Bouddi Coastal Walk - Maitland Bay to Little Beach, 8am-11:30am Butterscotch’s Playground, Ettalong Diggers, 11am

The Magic Hat performance, Peninsula Theatre, Woy Woy, 11am and 2pm

Sunday July 6 Ducks Crossing and the Hungry Dingo book launch, Wagstaffe Hall Indian street eatery, The Grand Pavilion restaurant, 10am-2pm

Monday July 7

Early childhood taster course, Beachside Family Centre, 9:30am12pm

Friday July 18

Sunday August 3

Mental as Anything, Ettalong Diggers, 8pm A Coupla Numbers, Old Pub, Woy Woy

The Write Stuff-Writer’s Open Mic, 12:30pm-2:30pm Ruby’s Café and Books, Woy Woy

Saturday July 19

Francois Capmeil talk and Q&A, Bays Community Hall, 3:30pm5pm

Monday Meanderers – A special walk to Box Head, Bouddi National Park, 10:30am-3:30pm Woy Woy Little Theatre The Odd Couple auditions, Peninsula Theatre, Woy Woy, 7:30pm

Wine, Cheese and Art night, Bays Community Hall, 7:30pm Developing Pre-Schooler and Kindergarten Literacy Skills talk, Woy Woy Public School, 10am12pm

Wednesday July 9

Sunday July 20

Woy Woy Little Theatre The Odd Couple auditions, Peninsula Theatre, Woy Woy, 7:30pm

Art Show, Bays Community Hall, 10am-4pm

Saturday July 12

Girrakool – Piles Creek Loop Walk, Brisbane Water National Park, 10am-3:30pm

Come Along in Ettalong, Ocean View Rd, Ettalong

Wednesday July 30

Empowerment and Personal Freedom Course, Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, 10am12pm

Saturday July 26

Saturday August 16

Saturday August 30 Spring Fair, Ettalong Public School, 9am-3pm

Sunday August 31 Wildﬂowers of Bombi Moor, Bouddi National Park, 9:30am-2pm

Saturday September 6 Bays Community Group Kids’ Disco, Bays Community Hal, 2pm4pm

If you’ve got something happening on the Peninsula over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2. See the Coast Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Woy Woy Police Station 4379 7399 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Gosford City Council 4325 8222 Marine Rescue NSW Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360

Accommodation Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Cassie4Youth 4322 3197 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Paciﬁc Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027

Horizons (For men with children) 4351 5008 Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

Health Poisons Information 131 126 Ambulance Text Mobile 106 Ambulance GSM 112 Gosford Hospital 4320 2111 Woy Woy Hospital 4344 8444 Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114 After Hours GP Help Line 1800 022 222

Legal & Financial Help Financial Counselling Service 4334 2304 Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service 4353 5515 Woy Woy Court 4344 0111

Libraries Gosford district: Umina Beach 4304 7333 Woy Woy 4304 7555

Problems, Habits & Addiction

Animal Rescue

Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Transport

Community Centres Peninsula Community Centre 4341 9333 Men’s Shed Cluster Inc 0413 244 484

Counselling Centacare: 4324 6403 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Family and Relationships Centacare Gosford 4324 6403 Gosford Family Support Service 4340 1099

Taxi 131 008 Busways 4368 2277 City Rail 131 500

Welfare Services Gosford Family Support 4340 1585 Meals on Wheels 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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Peninsula business awards announced Winners of the Peninsula Business Awards 2014 were announced at a gala dinner held at Ettalong Diggers Saturday June 14. Over 140 guests attended the function to celebrate the achievement of the award winners. “The night was a huge success,” said Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales. “There were nine award categories and two special Presidents Awards with an incredibly high standard of entry making the event ﬁercely competitive,” said Mr Wales. The biggest award of the evening, Excellence in Business, went to Job Centre Australia (Woy Woy). Home Instead Senior Care (Ettalong Beach) picking up two awards for Excellence in Small Business and Business Leader (age 36 plus). Player Hall Accountants picked up two awards, with Leah Hall awarded the Young Entrepreneur (18-35) and Kristy Leon the Young Business Executive (18-35). Excellence in Business Ethics and Excellence in Work Place Health and Safety were both won by Bakers Delight at Umina. The award for Excellence in Sustainability was won by Deepwater Plaza Woy Woy for their efforts in reducing their carbon footprint and

-Jerry Altavilla (Excellence in Business Development), Matthew Wales (Peninsula Chamber President), Tom Tregent (Excellence in Business and Community)

protecting the environment. The Grand Pavilion (Ettalong Beach) won the award for Excellence in Innovation. The Peninsula Chamber also recognised four local employees in the category of Excellence in Service. The winners included Joshua Hartas from Peninsula Ofﬁce Supplies, Adrian Morgan from Domain Real Estate, David Holbeach from Telstra Store, Woy Woy, and Steven Wood from Commonwealth Bank,

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Umina. “Each of these individuals had demonstrated an exceptional level of customer service”, said Mr Wales. At the end of the evening, the Presidents Awards were presented to Tom Tregent from Raine and Horne Umina Beach, for Excellence in Business and Community, and to Jerry Altavilla from Ettalong Markets, for Excellence in Business Development. Both recipients were recognised for their dedication and long service to the business community. The winners in each of the NSW Business categories automatically qualify for the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards to be held in August at Mingara. “We are proud of the fact that this will be the ﬁrst time that Peninsula businesses

will be fully represented at the regional awards and we wish every one of them every success,” said Mr Wales. “The success of the Peninsula Business Awards would not have been possible without our wonderful sponsors Deepwater Plaza Woy Woy, The Grand Pavilion Ettalong Beach, Domain Real Estate (Umina Beach and Woy Woy), ORS Group (Woy Woy), McDonalds Australia (Umina Beach and Woy Woy), Peninsula Ofﬁce Supplies (Umina Beach) and Telstra Shop Woy Woy. “Their support for the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has been greatly appreciated,” said Mr Wales. Media release, 16 Jun 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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The Shame File

Ducks Crossing Publications has a very liberal credit policy for advertisers and realises that from time to time, people, businesses and organisations get into ﬁnancial difﬁculty and may need assistance and time to get things back on track. However, some people, businesses and organisations take advantage of this generosity they use advertising but simply don’t pay their account after several months and need to be taken to court to do so. From time to time, as necessary, we will name these people, businesses or organisations as a warning to our readers so that they will be wary when dealing with them. • Affordable Roof Solutions - • High Thai-d Umina Beach Brad Sedgewick Ettalong

Restaurant

• Sharon Martin - Devine Image • Bob Murray of Vetob P/L • Marilyn Clarke - of Umina trading as Browse About of Woy Woy Beach • Depp Studios - Formerly of • Mal’s Seafood & Charcoal Chicken of Ettalong Beach Umina • • Stan Prytz of ASCO Bre Simon Jones - All external cleaning and sealing services Concreting • Andrew and Peter Compton • Bruce Gilliard Empire Bay

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• Erroll Baker, former barber, Ettalong • Marks Pump Service, Woy Woy

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For FITNESS, FUN and FRIENDSHIP GOSFORD SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS holds a class every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm at the Church of Christ Hall, Henry Parry Drive, Wyoming

$5 per Night Come and join in on the fun!

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Contact Janice on 43888 2253 Contact Sandra on 4392 8716

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Rugby union victory for Woy Woy The Central Coast Rugby Union round 10 Match of the Day saw Woy Woy defeat Gosford at Gosford Showground by 37 points to 11 on Saturday, June 21. After a ﬁrst half where both teams had their opportunities it was Woy Woy who ﬁnished stronger and ran out easy victors. The win by Woy Woy allows them to overtake Gosford on the competition ladder and displace Gosford in fourth position. Woy Woy started the match strongly and opened the scoring with a converted try. Gosford hit back with a penalty goal to centre Tim Hill but this was also followed by a penalty goal to the visitors.

At the midway point of the first half Woy Woy led by 10-3. Gosford closed the gap soon after when they kicked a second penalty goal to reduce the lead to 10-6. Woy Woy then had more chances to post points and had several near misses on the try scoring stage late in the first half. They were rewarded with their second try towards the end of the half and went to the halftime break leading by 15-6. “It was a hard fought first half where both teams had laid the foundation of a good game of rugby,” said Central Coast Rugby Union president Larry Thomson. “Best players for Woy Woy were centre Junior Stowers who was always putting his support players

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on the go forward. “He was well supported by back Jovesa Kunawave who crossed for another try, and flanker Alifeleti Atiola was everywhere in attack. “Gosford had their good players and these included centre Tim Hill, and forward Sam Kearney who scored Gosford’s lone try. “The second half saw the match continue in the same vein. “Woy Woy were doing most of the attacking and were setting the pace in the match. “Woy Woy were proving to be quick and strong and Gosford were struggling to stop the flow of their attack. “Woy Woy are a big team and with their pace in attack they were creating many opportunities. “They scored two converted tries early in the second half to Gosford’s one try to take a big lead of 29 points to 11 at the midway point of the second half. “They seemed comfortable of victory at this stage and with a further late penalty goal and a try on fulltime Woy Woy had cemented a pleasing win for their club. “Woy Woy scored five tries to one which was a good indication of the flow of the match. “Woy Woy, with this win, enter the Top Four and their current form will question the potential of the teams above them on the ladder. “Gosford, with this loss, drop out of the Top Four for the first time this season and will need to regroup for their upcoming matches,” said Thomson. Media release, 22 Jun 2014 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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Third time lucky The Umina Beach Women’s Bowls Major Singles Championships between Dawn Burrows and Yvonne Gordon was held on Friday June 13, for the third time after two previous washouts. The game restarted at a score of Burrows ﬁve and Gordon 13.

Gordon came back with a score of 17, while Burrows slowly progressed through the game. Burrows took the lead with the ﬁnal score 27 to 19. Email 18 June 2014 Eve Phillips, Umina Beach Women’s Bowls Club

Charity day at Woy Woy More than $1000 was raised for Central Coast Kids in Need at Woy Woy Bowling Club’s June Charity Bowls fundraiser. This brought the club’s yearly total so far to over $6400. Fifty-eight bowlers took to the green despite the cold weather to

raise money for the charity which raises money to assist families who have seriously ill children with prolonged illness. The next Charity Bowls Day will be held on Sunday, July 20. Email, 15 Jun 2014 Ken Dixon, Woy Woy Bowling Club

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Ettalong bowls teams win semi-finals Ettalong Bowling Club teams skipped by Danny McNeilly and Peter Freestone won their respective semi-finals to set up an all Ettalong finals clash in the Bowls Central Coast Triples championship played at The Entrance Bowling Club on Saturday, June 21. Little separated both teams in terms of talent and skill under the leadership of two experienced skippers. Peter Freestone’s charges of Peter Wiblen and Graham Maier set the pace in the first half of the game to set up a 15-8 lead but Danny McNeilly’s boys of Karl Foster and Ian Tyerman put together a telling three ends to level at 15 all after 15 ends. The Freestone trio responded in a high standard game of draw bowling to lead 18-15 only to see their opposition come back to level at 18 all and then skip away to a 22-18 mini-break with just four ends remaining. It was an arm wrestle, with the Freestone trio starting to gain the upper-hand over the closing ends to draw within one shot with just two ends remaining. McNeilly’s team went into the last end with a two shot break and it looked game, set and match when McNeilly trailed the jack for four but Freestone drew a third shot behind the jack and set up an opportunity to trail the jack with his last bowl to tie the scores and force an extra end. Freestone said he was confident he had played the perfect shot but it missed the jack by a whisker. Karl Foster, Ian Tyerman, and Danny McNeilly had held on for a well-deserved victory to become the 2014 Bowls Central Coast Triples champions and will now contest the State Finals later in the year.

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Geoff, Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing Troy Grant, Woy Woy Rugby Union's John Kenney, Member for Gosford Chris Holstein and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce's Paul Tonkin

State Government announces grandstand funding The State Government has provided $2 million towards the upgrade of the Woy Woy oval with a 600-seat grandstand, clubhouse and recreation facilities. Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing Mr Troy Grant was joined by Member for Gosford Chris Holstein on Thursday, June 26, to announce the grant. “This $8.29 million project, which includes funding from the Federal Government, State Government and council, will improve the amenities for existing sport and recreation participants while meeting the needs for high level sports competitions,” Mr Grant said. “The redevelopment also aims to create a vibrant regionally signiﬁcant sporting precinct in Woy Woy which is functional and engaging for the sporting community and wider population. “Along with the 600 seat grandstand and clubhouse, the project will also feature storage, a media box, referee rooms, a kiosk and landscaping,” Mr Grant said. Mr Holstein said it was an important facility for the local community with high levels of reach across the area. “It’s expected once the project is complete there will be a 50 per cent increase in informal use of the precinct,” Mr Holstein said.

“Woy Woy Oval Grandstand was constructed 35 years ago as part of a major redevelopment back then; an upgrade of this magnitude is well overdue and well deserved by the local community. “The transformation of the precinct will have a very positive impact on the local community while also catering for visitors. “This NSW Government funding is the last piece to make the Woy Woy Oval redevelopment a reality. “I congratulate Gosford City Council for their outstanding application and perseverance in raising the much needed funds for

the redevelopment,” Mr Holstein said. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks spoke in parliament later in the day and commended the State Government on the announcement. “It’s an important investment in community and sporting infrastructure on the Central Coast and will be a civic centrepiece for our region. “I look forward to continue to working closely with the NSW State Government, Gosford City Council and our hard-working stakeholders and local sporting groups to see

this project delivered. “A few months ago members of the Central Coast rugby league and rugby union and business community met with me on Woy Woy Oval to hear about the Federal Government’s commitment of $3.5 million for this upgrade. “This morning’s announcement is an indication of just how signiﬁcant a project this is for our area.” Media release, 26 Jun 2014 Tess Salmon, ofﬁce of Troy Grant MP Transcript, 26 Jun 2014 Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson

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