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‘Biggest crowd’ at Oyster Festival Almost 30,000 people packed the Ettalong Beach Foreshore on Sunday, November 9, for the 14th annual Brisbane Water Oyster Festival. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said: “This year was by far the biggest crowd we have experienced and clearly shows that locals and visitors love to come to Ettalong Beach and enjoy our oysters, seafood, wine and entertainment. “The weather was fantastic and the crowds responded accordingly,” said Mr Wales. “Stall holders and local businesses did a roaring trade with the Ettalong Beach Diggers packed with visitors. “The Festival was boosted by the recent completion of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore upgrade which added a new dimension to the event allowing families to picnic as well as attend the Oyster Festival. “And no Oyster Festival would be complete without the traditional How Many Oysters You Can Eat in 30 Seconds.” Media release, 10 Nov 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

The crowd watching the ‘How Many Oysters You Can Eat in 30 Seconds’ competition at the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival

Ten treated for smoke inhalation Ten people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a house fire at a unit complex in Woy Woy on Sunday, November 9. Emergency services responded to reports of a house fire on Park Road, Woy Woy, at around 3pm. The fire, which was believed to have started in a garage, spread to a unit and was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW. Of the 10 people treated for smoke inhalation, nine were conveyed to Gosford Hospital.

No-one was reported to be suffering from life threatening injuries. The fire is not being treated as suspicious at this stage, but police are investigating the cause. Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com. au/. Media release, 9 Nov 2014 NSW Police Media

Support grant for community facilities Council has allocated more than $7500 to help improve the Peninsula Community Centre and the Umina Country Women’s Association Hall, as part of the latest round of its Community Facility Support Program. The program aims to provide financial assistance to management committees of community buildings for maintenance and upgrade works that ensure the long-term continued and increased usage of community facilities. The Peninsula Community Centre has been awarded $3664 to replace the louvre style windows in the dance studio room with glass and gyprock panelling to improve the sound and heating and cooling conditions in line with other rooms

An event being held in the Umina Country Women’s Association Hall

within the centre. The Umina Country Women’s Association has been granted $3000 to paint the interior of the hall. This is stage one of an update plan by the association branch which is currently being prepared

by its committee in conjunction with members of the Umina Men’s Shed who have agreed to assist the association with its plan and implementation. Gosford Council agenda GRO.29, 11 Nov 2014

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Only one fifth of month’s rain so far Halfway through the month of November only about one fifth of the average monthly rainfall has been recorded. A total of 23.7mm was recorded by November 14, compared to a monthly average of 113mm, according to Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy. With just over six weeks remaining until the end of the year, the year-to-date total stands at 940.6mm, 25.9 per cent less than the average annual figure of 1270mm. The average rainfall for December is 91mm. Rainfall over the next six weeks would need to be well over twice the average for the year to end with an average rainfall total. Spreadsheet, 14 Nov 2014 Jim Morrison, Woy Woy

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The crowd watching the ‘How Many Oysters You Can Eat in 30 Seconds’ competition at the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival

The Remembrance Day ceremony in Gosford on November 11

Emergency services responded to reports of a house fire on Park Road, Woy Woy, at around 3pm. The fire, which was believed to have started in a garage, spread to a unit and was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW. Of the 10 people treated for smoke inhalation, nine were conveyed to Gosford Hospital.

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Almost 30,000 people packed the Ettalong Beach Foreshore on Sunday, November 9, for the 14th annual Brisbane Water Oyster Festival. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said: “This year was by far the biggest crowd we have experienced and clearly shows that locals and visitors love to come to Ettalong Beach and enjoy our oysters, seafood, wine and entertainment. “The weather was fantastic and the crowds responded accordingly,” said Mr Wales. “Stall holders and local businesses did a roaring trade with the Ettalong Beach Diggers packed with visitors. “The Festival was boosted by the recent completion of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore upgrade which added a new dimension to the event allowing families to picnic as well as attend the Oyster Festival. “And no Oyster Festival would be complete without the traditional How Many Oysters You Can Eat in 30 Seconds.” Media release, 10 Nov 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Part of Kibble Park to be rezoned for commercial usee osford Council has given consent, although not unanimously, According to the report to to the lodgement of applications to subdivide, reclassify and council by the Department rezone the land occupied by Gosford City Library, Kibble Park of Community Growth, the Gosford City Library Cafe and former Eliza St portions of Kibble Park, Gosford.

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by its committee in conjunction with members of the Umina Men’s Shed who have agreed to assist the association with its plan and implementation. Gosford Council agenda GRO.29, 11 Nov 2014

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Crs Vicki Scott, Deanna Bocking and Hillary Morris voted against the decision. Kibble Park is classiﬁed as ‘Community’ land and zoned RE1 under the LEP 2014. The former site of Eliza

St that bisects Kibble Park is classiﬁed as ‘Operational’ land and zoned RE1 under the LEP 2014. Council will now lodge the relevant documentation to subdivide and reclassify the library and Kibble Park

Cafe portions of Kibble Park to ‘Operational’ and commence processes to rezone the two portions along with the former site of Eliza St to an appropriate zoning to allow current and future uses.

will relocate to the nearby ‘Kibbleplex’ facility and the current library building will be used for another, yet to be determined use. The Kibble Park Cafe building is currently used for commercial restaurant

activities and this is likelyy ttoo continue into the future The report stated thatt in order to deal with the ture current and possible future ures uses and any lease tenures bble of the library and Kibble Park Cafe buildings, itt is recommended that the two portions of land be subdivided from the main ified fied Kibble Park site, reclassifi

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Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton joined members of the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society to turn the ﬁrst sod that will restore the Homestead to its former glory and re-establish its heritage status as a dedicated museum and learning centre. Mayor Cr Eaton said council had worked closely with the Historical Society to come up with the right plans for the r restoration. “The Historical SSociet cie ci ieety ie tyy has been been behind Society pro proj roject ro roj ojec oj oje j rright ight from this proje project the start aand annnd has been the innnst nsstru nstrumental nstru t tru iinn ensuring instrumental tthh s hhi historic histori is hom ho om omestead mes this homestead ccaaann rise isee again ise ag ,”” said sa sa can again,” may Cr Ea E Eaton Eat aatto . mayor Eaton. “Alison Ho H omest oom m ead ea Homestead agaiin be a will once again vibrant museum muse use us seeum and vibrant hheeritage r centr centre fooorr heritage centre for reessident nnts ttss and tour uris uri uur rrists ist residents tourists liike lik ke. e” alike.” The T original Hooomesteadd was H wa destroyed Homestead by ﬁree oonn December December 3, by

2011. 201 Historical Society H vice president Ms Liz Hogston said, in the last Hog three years, a number of thre significant heritage items sign had been recovered from the building. ““We managed to retrieve furniture, history retr and family records and even clothing after the eve re,” said Ms Hogston. fire ““Donations have also been flooding in from bee the community so we will be able to furnish the Homestead in the manner Hom to which it has been accustomed. accu ““It has been a long wait but we are very happy that construction is about to sstart.” The construction T contract includes con salvage, ddemolition, dem de e restoration works to rres est st A Alis l Alison wing, the building of a new building within the original footprint, civil works and site civi services. serv The contract is worth T almost $1 million and alm

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Carpark reduced for grandstand work Part of the car park adjacent to Woy Woy Oval will be unavailable over the next two months as Gosford Council starts work on the $8.5 million redevelopment of the oval’s grandstand. Work to demolish the old Woy Woy Oval grandstand began on Tuesday, November 11, and is expected to be completed around mid-December. Access to around 20 car parking spaces near the grandstand will be restricted during the demolition works so that equipment and materials can be safely accessed and stored at the site. Alternative parking is available in the nearby commuter car park

and side streets. The Australian Government has committed $3.5 million towards the grandstand’s redevelopment and the NSW Government is providing $2 million for the upgrade as well. Gosford Council is also devoting over $2.5 million to the project. Along with a new 600 seat grandstand, player facilities and clubhouse, the Woy Woy Oval grandstand redevelopment will also include public amenities, a canteen and landscaped forecourt with a cafe, as well as the construction of a new playing field, perimeter fencing and other landscaping. Media release, 7 Nov 2014 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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Pioneering chemist to talk about Amphicar Ettalong’s Rod Radford will speak at a dinner organised by the Rotary Club of Umina Beach on Wednesday, November 26, at Woy Woy Bowling Club about his Amphicar. Mr Radford used the amphibious car to deliver urgent medicines over land and water before the Rip Bridge was constructed. A pioneering chemist, Rod, aged 94 has been a Rotarian for 63 years. He will help present this informative display and

demonstration. Rowan Hatfield, from Indooroopilly in Queensland, is restoring Rod’s old car and will be present on the night with some restored parts and a working motor. Mr Hatfield has also arranged for a restored left hand drive model of the car, recently imported from the USA, to be brought to the dinner from Cooma. Early photos and movies of the car will be projected on screen and stories will be told of those early days. A news clip from Bob Dyer’s Pick

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Oyster farmers adopt sustainability plan Oyster farmers in Brisbane Water have formally committed to the sustainable production of their oysters and the ongoing protection of the estuary. Local farmers launched an Environmental Management System on Sunday, November 9, at the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival for oyster farming in the estuary, identifying industry goals and priorities. Facilitated by OceanWatch Australia and supported by Gosford Council, the voluntary initiative has brought local farmers with many decades of oyster farming experience together, to identify risks to water quality and to develop a strategy for the future. “The launch of the Environmental Management System is great news for seafood lovers, who can be confident that Sydney rock oysters from Brisbane Water have been produced in an environmentally responsible way,” said OceanWatch aquaculture

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein with oyster farmers at the launch of the Environmental Management System

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been pivotal in developing the Environmental Management System and finding funds to help us clean up old oyster lease areas, and it’s wonderful to have the support of council throughout this process,” she said. In the last four years, OceanWatch Australia has produced 10 Environmental Management Systems for the oyster industry, helping hundreds of oyster farmers in NSW manage their environmental impacts and opportunities. OceanWatch Australia is the national marine natural resource management organisation recognised and supported by the Australian Government. It is a national not-for-profit environmental organisation working to advance sustainability in the Australian seafood industry. The Brisbane Water Environmental Management System project is supported by OceanWatch Australia, Gosford Council and the Greater Sydney Local Land Services. Media release, 7 Nov 2014 Andy Myers, OceanWatch

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Parking removed near roundabout A recent crash has prompted Gosford Council to install a 25-metre No Stopping restriction and a 42-metre Bus Zone on the southern side of West St, Umina. The crash occurred after a vehicle travelling at high speed lost control while negotiating the roundabout at the intersection of Barrenjoey Rd and West St and severely damaged three vehicles parked in front of the units on the south side of West St. According to residents, this

type of driver behaviour occurs frequently at this location. The report to council by its Local Traffic Committee states that any vehicles parked at this location are at risk of being damaged by an errant vehicle and also make it difficult for buses to access the bus stop located on the south side of West St. “In order to improve safety for all road users and access for buses, it is proposed to replace the bus stop with a bus zone,” states the report. Gosford Council agenda TR/14/05, 11 Nov 2014

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Foreshore reserve officially opened The new Ettalong Beach’s foreshore reserve was officially opened by Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein on Friday, October 31. The redevelopment includes a new sandstone seawall, two new playgrounds, shared cycleway and footpath as well as a beach facilities building. Mayor Cr McKinna said the landmark project had transformed the foreshore’s reserve into a modern community space for residents and visitors to enjoy. “I’m very proud that council was able to devote $2.6 million towards revitalising the Ettalong Beach foreshore,” mayor Cr McKinna said. “Over a year on from when we turned the first sod here, there’s no doubt that we now have a vibrant foreshore precinct that is an important part of the Peninsula. “This redevelopment gives residents and visitors better access to Ettalong’s pristine waterways as well as greater foreshore space for recreation activities. “It encourages an active and healthy lifestyle, and provides a wonderful outdoor space for social gatherings and a beautiful setting for everyone to enjoy a picnic, walk or swim,” he said. The Australian Government also provided $2 million in funding for the project through its Community Infrastructure Grants Program. The NSW Government supported the redevelopment as well, with $300,000 granted through its Metropolitan Greenspace Program and $83,000 from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Mayor Cr McKinna also recognised the early efforts of Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill to get the project off the ground. “The Peninsula is fast becoming

a dynamic and diverse part of Gosford City, and projects like this help us to attract visitors, retain residents and build a strong community,” mayor Cr McKinna added. “We expect that almost 200,000 people will use this new foreshore precinct each year. “This new precinct is a major drawcard that will also have a positive flow on effect for local businesses, especially the new cafe and restaurant operating out

of the beach facilities building,” he said. Construction of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore Reserve Redevelopment started in May last year and was completed in August this year. Around 300 jobs were created during the project’s construction, while 20 ongoing jobs have also been established. Media release, 31 Oct 2014 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council

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No parking beside church An existing No Parking restriction on an unnamed laneway behind the St John the Baptist Church in Woy Woy will be extended to the intersection with Victoria Rd. The decision followed a report by a resident who said people regularly parked in the laneway

behind the church whenever there was a service which caused difficulties for residents accessing the laneway. Currently there is a section of No Parking starting about 50 metres south into the laneway. The resident requested that the whole laneway be signposted as No Parking.

According to council’s Local Traffic Committee, investigations found that the laneway was relatively narrow and therefore not a suitable location for several cars to be parked along it. Gosford Council agenda TR/14/05, 11 Nov 2014

Salvos hold open day The Umina branch of the Salvation Army will hold an open day on Saturday, November 22, from 9am to 2pm. The open day will have a variety of stalls selling used clothes, bric-

a-brac, jams and cakes, a sausage sizzle, plant and face painting and temporary tattoos from 10am to 1pm. Al all day morning tea will also be available. Information will be on hand for those interested in learning more

about the Salvos. The Umina branch of the Salvation Army is located on the corner of Brisbane and Sydney Aves. Email, 6 Nov 2014 Dean Clutterback, The Salvation Army

Greens will speak about policies Greens candidates will speak about their policies at the Woy Woy CWA Hall on Saturday, November 29, from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Speakers will include Greens

MLCs Jeremy Buckingham and Jan Barham, Greens Upper House candidate Justin Field and Greens candidates for the 2015 NSW State Election for Gosford, Wyong, The Entrance and Terrigal. Members of the community

Pedestrian refuge near Australia Ave Gosford Council will install a pedestrian refuge and associated line marking on Ocean Beach Rd, Umina, near Australian Ave. Council proposed the construction of the pedestrian refuge island to allow for safer crossing of the “high volume” road.

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will have a chance to voice their concerns and say what issues are important to them, ask local Greens about policy on the Central coast and find out what is the Greens’ vision for NSW. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided at no charge. 13 Nov 2014 Peter Fry, Central Coast Greens

Bus parking provided in Ettalong A 30-metre section of “No Parking” on Beach St, Ettalong, will be changed to “No Parking, Except Buses” following a request from a local bus company. Busways asked Gosford Council to re-arrange parking restrictions on Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong, to provide a section where buses could be parked for short periods during drivers’ meal breaks. Gosford Council’s Local Traffic Committee, however, suggested

The provision of this refuge was identified in the Ocean Beach Rd Traffic Management Study dated September 2005. No Stopping restrictions would also be installed to ensure people do not park or stop next to the refuge. Gosford Council agenda TR/14/05, 11 Nov 2014

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that a 30-metre section of No Parking in Beach St, which was adopted by council in September, be used for this purpose by including the words “Buses Excepted” on the signs. “As buses would only be parked for short periods at various times of the day during drivers’ meal breaks, this section of No Parking would still remain available for other purposes,” states the report by the Traffic Committee. Gosford Council agenda TR/14/05, 11 Nov 2014

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Hatching a duck egg – second-time Lucky Some time ago we were successful in hatching a rogue egg. It was a pacific black duckling. We have had success again with a similar lovely story and I thought all the animal lovers out there would love to hear all about it. On October 12, my husband walked down our street and came across an egg, sitting on the council strip. He was heading out to pick up our car, so hid the egg in the bushes until his return. He collected the egg, came home and said: “Here I’ve got something for you.” We had raised a duckling by complete accident before, from an egg found in Umina so he thought why not give it a go again. The same two chickens, who assisted last time again were broody and up for the task. I placed the egg under the girls and checked it daily. Over time we noticed that the egg had changed colour and thought could this happen again? I checked the egg several times a day. I swear I could hear something in there. It was like a constant clicking or crackling noise. By Friday, November 7, we had a crack. I even took the egg with me as we were heading away for a couple

Forum of days. I kept it warm and stayed awake most of Friday night. The egg was noisy but we had no more progress, the little duck inside even started calling out to me. I did have to help him on the way as he was still complacent the following day and although we had plenty of noise and even whistling from the duckling, we had not had any development. Some ducklings can get stuck in the egg and never come out. I was hoping this was not the case for our little guy. It was a very long few days. Then the anxiety kicked in, do I just wait and see what happens or do I assist? I had already researched information before and assisting can be acceptable but also risky. With some assistance, and after over 24 hours of effort by our littler guy, he came out of the egg. The first few days is always crucial for all animals when they first come into care so having an egg hatch was even more risky. So much can go wrong. By luck, I had received two ducklings from Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy the Monday prior; they were found in a drain. I monitored our very tired and

lethargic little guy for many hours but on that night placed him in with the other two and we have had nothing but success ever since. Lucky was the name of the previous duckling we hatched but we are yet to name this little guy. My son thinks Lucky Junior would be a good name. I am still amazed that we had any luck or chance in being successful. For this to happen to us once was an absolute delight, but to have it happen a second time was amazing. How these little guys ended ups with us in the first place is incredible. The fact that the egg wasn’t damaged by anything before my husband got it, and the fact he even thought we could try again was awesome. Once again, the odds were stacked against this little guy but yet here he or she is. It just goes to show that things can happen when the odds are severely against them. I felt so fortunate to lay there awake all night with my ear to the egg listening to life develop and thought how lucky am I? Who else in the world would get to do this. I was really tired but so pleased to have had the experience and have a wonderful story to share with everyone I will ever meet.

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Bus shelter was Spike’s university I was interested to read Sondra Hopkins media release (Peninsula News, November 3) stating Bob Puffett’s memory of a Woy Woy University sign on the rail fence from 50 years ago. Prior to the creation-expansion of the bus interchange at Woy Woy Station, there was a simple brick bus shelter at the intersection of Blackwall Rd and Railway Rd. Approximately 15 to 20 years ago, a professional looking small sign was attached to said bus shelter which read “University of Woy Woy”. The local legend attributed it to Spike Milligan. Spike knew the area fairly well, as his mother lived here for many years, I believe. Shortly after Spike’s death, his former manager was visiting Sydney and was interviewed one morning on ABC 702 talkback radio.

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 I quickly got on the phone and was lucky enough to ask her if she knew about this and was there any truth to the legend. The manager immediately confirmed that Spike was indeed responsible. Just thought your readers might like to know. Email, 11 Nov 2014 Richard Baxter, Umina

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I am writing of the extreme disappointment with this year’s Oyster Festival. With a beautified and vibrant foreshore, I would expect that organisers could at least come up with a better presentation than the same old tacky stalls set up in the hot car park There are lovely walkways and grassed areas now so surely some white gazebos could be placed there. The crowds were definitely down on other years and it really brings nothing to other businesses in the area. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, please address this. Email, 11 Nov 2014 Shery Stewart, Ettalong

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Parking culture Peninsula neglected by is not the hill for council until last minute council to die on I am in total agreement with Brian Lewis (Peninsula News, October 20) on the issue of Gosford Council cracking down on illegal parking on nature strips. Council really has lost the plot. No one in our street, or surrounding streets, ever walks on the grass verge, which is sloping and uneven, often with long grass. Everyone walks on the road. If cars were parked parallel to the edge of the road and the nature strip, as council now insists, people would have to walk down the middle of the road, putting themselves at even greater risk of being knocked over by a moving vehicle. Many streets on the Peninsula are quite narrow and cars parked parallel to the verge would block both visibility and traffic flow. Even on a road as wide as Trafalgar Ave, council has supplied purpose-designed parking spaces, recessed from the road, indicating that parking on the road itself is an

Forum unsafe practice. Council might have an argument if the perpetrators of this crime were in a small minority, but as Brian Lewis said, it happens across the Peninsula. It is an ingrained part of our culture, not because we are recalcitrant, but because it was long ago recognised as the best and safest option. This is not the hill for council to die on. How about we see changes to building regulations enforced and enhanced - safer screens on windows and higher railings on balconies to prevent children falling to death or serious injury? That might be a good place to begin. Council should choose bigger and more important battles to pursue.

I would like to see Bruce Macnee come and have a look at the cycle ways for bike riders around and near the Diggers Club. There are all cars taking up the cycleway and down to Umina it is very dangerous because you have to go on the road and cars just

The question is why it was allowed to get to the point where “immediate remediation” is required. Surely such an important feature of the foreshore should be inspected regularly and any repairs effected immediately, and at a cheaper cost, rather than waiting until its collapse is imminent and the repair bill out of this world. This is just another example of the incompetence and inefficiency exhibited by our council, particularly in regards to the Peninsula. Ever since we were

Forum amalgamated with Gosford, we have been the forgotten part of town. As the number of residents increase, we are nothing but the milch cow of the city. What percentage of our rates are returned to us through goods and services? Our roads are a disgrace and have been for years. Every candidate for office promises the world but delivers nothing. A trip up Blackwall Rd through the CBD involves taking your life in your hands. The road surface has more

potholes than road. But why should we worry? I am sure that when it becomes impassable for anything other than Sherman tanks we will get some “immediate remedial” action, with an appropriately unbelievably excessive price tag and time-frame for repairs. Just a thought: Why not get down here now, with all the proper equipment and fix it properly? Do it before axles start breaking and cars disappear into the craters. My rate notice has just arrived and you want payment before the end of the month, any chance you might spend our money on us, just for a change? Email, 12 Nov 2014 Laurie Powell, Woy Woy

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It was with the usual “Oh no, not again” I read about the sad demise of the seawall near Memorial Park requiring $500,000 for repairs.

We attended the Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus production of The Wizard of Oz on behalf of the Rotary Club of Woy Woy, together with another club member. The evening was fantastic and we have nothing but praise and admiration for the students involved in the production. The cast must have consisted

Forum of about 100 students in addition to property managers, sound and lighting technicians, set design and construction. The students did everything. At the end of the performance, they acknowledged the tremendous work and support offered them by many of the staff and in particular Mr Jeff Phillips

head teacher of the performing arts department. Nobody could deny the dedication of staff or the respect shown them by the students. Finally, and certainly not to be overlooked, the money raised will be given to the Kids with Cancer Foundation. Congratulations to all involved. Email, 5 Nov 2014 Jayne Mote, Umina

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Information session about travel cards Coast Community Connections will host a free information session for seniors and pensioners on Thursday, December 4, about the recent release of the Gold Seniors - Pensioner Opal card. The information session will be held at the Peninsula Community Centre from 1pm. Staff from Transport NSW will give an overview of the Gold Senior - Pensioner Opal card, how it compares with the pensioner

excursion tickets and will give details on how to use the card and its benefits. There will be a question and answer time and assistance with applications on the day will be provided. Community members will need to prove their eligibility by presenting one of their NSW Seniors Card, pensioner concession card or Department of Veteran Affairs Health Card.

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vehicle speeds and separation of the travel lanes and the grassed road verge. “This would provide for a clearer pedestrian footway area and assist in roadside parking,” according to the report. Gosford Council agenda TR/14/05, 11 Nov 2014

Pedestrian refuge Gosford Council will install a pedestrian refuge and associated line marking on McMasters Rd, Woy Woy, between Welcome St and Trafalgar Ave.

Council proposed the construction of the pedestrian refuge island to allow for safer crossing of the busy road, especially in peak times. The refuge would provide a link between the shared paths in

Welcome St and Trafalgar Ave. No Stopping restrictions would also be installed to ensure people do not park or stop next to the refuge. Gosford Council agenda TR/14/05, 11 Nov 2014

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get the funding we need to deliver important service improvements and major infrastructure upgrades, especially for the region’s vital water and sewerage networks. “Plus, we’ve worked hard to get our expenses under control. The 2013-14 operating surplus has seen a turnaround of over $23 million in two years for council’s bottom line. “Two years ago we were staring at an operating deficit of well over

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Meals on Wheels tried by 44 residents Meals on Wheels Central Coast volunteers hand delivered 44 meals to Peninsula residents on Wednesday, November 12, as part of the first ever Taste our Meals on Wheels event. The event aimed to put the spotlight on quality, tasty, nutritional food and the importance of social connection and community among older residents on the Central Coast. The day served the dual purpose of addressing the often overlooked effects of social isolation in older residents while also actively educating the community on the importance of eating quality nutritionally balanced meals in the prevention of malnutrition and other health risks among this age group.

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Groups focus on ageing and disability Two focus groups will be held in Woy Woy on Monday, November 24, at 12pm and 2pm as part of a “consumer engagement” research project for an ageing and disability service. Through the project, Coast Community Connections hopes to better identify the needs of its clients and other ageing and disability service users across the Central Coast. The organisation’s chief executive officer Mr Andrew Tuck explained that with the onset

of the aged care reforms it was important to ensure ageing and disability services were meeting the needs and expectations of these local people. “With the change for aged care providers to deliver more consumer-directed care services, there has never been a more important time to ensure locals are involved with the planning, delivery and assessment of care packages and support services,” said Mr Tuck. “The aim of our ageing and disability services is to provide support and care services to

locals and their carers on the Coast, allowing them to maintain independence and remain connected to the community,” said Mr Tuck. “Older aged residents and people with a disability play a vital role in our community as neighbours, workers, friends, parents and grandparents and they make up a large majority of our clientele,” said Mr Tuck. “We are proud of the contribution these people make and want to ensure we are delivering the services they need to continue to be active

and valued members of our community, and of course, have the care services they need to be able to live a rich and fulfilling life. “Whether you are someone who received local ageing and disability services or might need them in the future, we invite you to participate in one of our focus groups or complete our research survey. “The information we gain from this research will be vital to shaping the delivery of our services in the future and will greatly assist us to be able to

consider offering an increased range of care and support services,” said Mr Tuck. The focus groups, to be held at the Peninsula Community Centre in the Yaringaa building, will discuss key ageing matters and expectations of local ageing and disability services. Registrations for participation are now open. Phone 4343 1888 or visit www. coastcommunityconnections. com.au. Media release, 12 Nov 2014 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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Gosford High applicants meet with staff Successful Gosford Selective High School 2015 applicants from Woy Woy South Public School met with Gosford High School staff on Friday, October 31. The meeting included successful applicants from a range of schools in the Brisbane Water Learning Community. Woy Woy South Public School principal Ms Kim Whealey said: “Woy Woy South is again well represented in the intake for next

Art show at Pretty Beach Pretty Beach Public School held it biennial Art Show on Friday, October 24. Relieving principal Ms Jane Rees said: “It was a delightful afternoon with our community getting together to celebrate and enjoy the creative works of our students while enjoying a sausage or two. “The quality and range of the artworks created by our students was amazing and the show highlighted not only our talented students and teachers, but the community support for our

students and our school. “Through purchasing rafﬂe tickets, buying artworks and partaking in the silent auctions, a total of $2320 was raised. “All funds go directly to the school for future teaching and learning programs and resources.” Local artists Jodie Anrews, Luke Rees, Mark Simpson and Chris Tryon donated their works for the show. Newsletter, 30 Oct 2014 Jane Rees, Pretty Beach Public School

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year so it was decided to hold the meeting at our school.” A selection of Year 4 students have also been selected for Opportunity Placement classes next year. In order to be selected for an Opportunity Placement class or be admitted to Gosford Selective High School, students were required to participate in examinations that determined the top academic performers. “We are justiﬁably proud that

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Choir performs at town hall Ettalong Public School’s choir performed at the Celebration Sing Out Concert at Sydney Town Hall on Sunday, November 9. Principal Mr Colin Wallis said he was a proud audience member on the evening. “The choir had a full rehearsal on Saturday as well as the

performance on Sunday, making it a very full but exciting weekend for them,” said Mr Wallis. “It certainly was a great commitment by the students involved to give up almost an entire weekend for this opportunity.” Ms Merran Hansford trained the choir. Newsletter, 11 Nov 2014 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

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Vacancies on school council Umina Public School’s School Council is looking to fill two parent representative positions. Elections will take place this on December 17, but nominations will need to be received by November 25. “The aim of the school council is to enable formal school community participation in the management

Toy donations are wanted Woy Woy Public School is collecting donated toys for the St Vincent de Paul Society. Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be left in the bin in the foyer of the school office. Principal Ms Ona Buckley said: “Each year the Society and their clients are appreciative of our community’s generous support.” Newsletter, 11 Nov 2014 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School

of our school for the benefit of our students,” said Umina Public School P and C president Ms Louise Johnson. “The school council determines the aims and educational goals of the school, identifies local educational needs and endorses school policies. “The school council assists the executive staff in assessing

the schools financial needs and budget and helps determine the broad-based budget priorities of our school. “School Council assesses the needs of the school in areas such as buildings, grounds, facilities and school transport and much more,” said Ms Johnson. Newsletter, 11 Nov 2014 Lyn Davis, Umina Public School

Principal attends annual conference Ettalong Public School principal Mr Colin Wallis has attended the Australian Primary Principals’ Association Annual Conference in Sydney throughout the week of Monday, October 20. As president of the Central

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Coast Primary Principals’ Association, Mr Wallis was involved in several state meetings and attended a series of professional learning activities presented by renowned speakers such as Geoffrey Robertson, Frank Crawford, Sue Langley, Anna Bligh, Ian Juke, John Maclean and Darryl Lovegrove. Mr Wallis said it was an invaluable learning opportunity and would assist in developing quality school programs. “It was a very full week with the recurring theme of the future of education in the changing technology world and the implications this has on teaching and learning,” said Mr Wallis. “It is affirming to know that our school is keeping very much abreast with these current trends. “Opportunities to meet leaders in education, such as the Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli, are always worthwhile.” Newsletter, 21 and 28 Oct 2014 Collin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

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Students and staff dress up Ettalong Public School participated in Music Count Us In on Thursday, October 28, with the majority of students and staff getting into the spirit of the day by dressing appropriately as their favourite rock star or performer. “There certainly were some interesting people around,” said principal Mr Colin Wallis. “There was a great community

spirit and I thank those parents who also attended and joined in the fun. “The day was topped off by an excellent performance from The World According to James from Musica Viva. “Through the generosity of our Creative Arts Committee this was entirely free for all Kindergarten to Year 4 students.” Newsletter, 4 Nov 2014 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

Laneway to remain open An unnamed laneway adjacent to Waterloo Ave in Woy Woy will remain open. Gosford Council had previously adopted a Traffic Committee recommendation to advertise for public comment the proposed closure of the unnamed laneway. The request for the closure was initiated by a resident who reported that there were a number of vehicles that used the laneway for speeding, burnouts, racing other cars and congregating late at night. The resident advised that the police had been called out due to the above issues multiple times. The council sent letters to the owners of 23 properties adjacent to the laneway on July 16, requesting written comments by August 29. At the end of this period, council had only received two written responses, which were in favour of the proposed closure.

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Early surf club member had interesting life An Ocean Beach-Umina history photographic exhibition was held at Ocean Beach Hotel recently which attracted over 2500 people. The following has been written by historian Julie Aitchison to accompany a photo of the Ocean Beach Rescue team in the 1920s. The Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club was the first club of its kind on the Central Coast, being established in 1922. In 1926 several members of the Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club gained their Bronze Medallion. With this qualification they were able to join the rescue squad. One of the men in the squad was an interesting person. His name was James William Morris. James is pictured second from the left. His story reads like this. Born in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1869, by the age of 15 he had moved to Sydney with his sea captain father. James travelled to Scotland where, at the age of 18, he joined the Royal Marines. Part of the role of the marines on British ships was to keep the peace between the crew and the officers. During the 12 years he spent in the marines he served on several ships, cruising the That

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The Ocean Beach Rescue Team in the 1920s (James Morris second from left)

back to Gallipoli. Once again he played his part in military history, this time the retreat from Gallipoli. It was here he was mentioned in despatches and once again wounded. James was sent home from the war in 1916. He became a Captain, maybe in the Citizens Forces, the AIF being disbanded in 1921. The Citizens Forces were formed with the aim of having 270,000 members trained and ready should the need arise. As well as being in the rescue squad, James was the Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club president in 1926 and 1930 and president of the Woy WoyEttalong Sub Branch of the RSL in 1929. James’ health started to fail him in 1934, six bullet wounds and two wars started to catch up with him. He died in June 1939 at the Randwick Military Hospital, Sydney The Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club have received a $4000 grant from the Federal Government to aid in the construction of a War Memorial on the beach front adjacent to the club house. Part of this memorial will honour James William Morris. Email, 27 Oct 2014 Julie Aitchison, Green Point

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Concert raises money to support young artists A concert at Killcare has raised $15,000 by the Bouddi Foundation to support nine young artists. The second annual Bouddi at Bells concert was held on Sunday, October 19. Around 400 community members attended the concert held at Bells at Killcare. Event manager Ms Kerrie Jarvis said: “It was great. The weather was beautiful.” “It was one of those lovely, easy, no drama days,” she said. Australian Recording Industry Association music awards nominee Jane Rutter starred on the day with Ms Jarvis describing her as “brilliant”. “She’s very chatty and explained why she was doing a certain number.” Ms Jarvis said Ms Rutter would move around the stage, trying to use the breeze on the day to assist her playing the flute.

“There were times where she would have her back to the audience to capture the wind. “The audience found her enchanting, and she loved it and had a great time,” said Ms Jarvis. The day also consisted of a number of performances, varying

from opera group Fusion, to young local band Good Times She Wrote. “While Good Times She Wrote only had two songs, everyone kept saying they were really, really good,” said Ms Jarvis. Victoria Power, 12 Nov 2014 Interviewee: Kerrie Jarvis

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Melanesian band to play at folk club Troubadour Folk Club will host Melanesian band Koasties at its next concert to be held on Saturday, November 22, at the Woy Woy CWA Hall from 7pm. Club president Mr Michael Fine said only a few have ever had the chance to hear the music of the South Pacific region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tragedy because Melanesian music is so rich, so highly developed and so beautiful,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Fine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a rare chance to hear the enchanting harmonies and the calm and exciting rhythms of the music of Papua New Guinea and its surrounding islands when the Koasties come to play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Koastiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; music links the traditional and the modern, combining rhythm with harmony in an inspiring and magical mix,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Fine. Koasties are aptly named. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They play the music from their homelands, the coastal regions of Melanesia, and they all live on the Central Coast.â&#x20AC;? Led by Macquarie University musicologist Dr Denis Crowdy, as many as 10 musicians, men and women, perform in both the catchy stringband music style and the famous multi-harmonic vocal traditions that draws on their history of tribal and mission life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At festivals and on ritual occasions, as well as when people

gather socially, music always has a central place in Melanesia,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Fine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Different villages and clan groups take pride in their abilities and their musical creativity, leading to some mighty compositions and collaborations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rich harmonies and near hypnotic sounds of musicians making music for themselves and others lies at the base of exciting contemporary performances.â&#x20AC;? Dr Crowdy is an AngloAustralian who was born in Papua New Guinea. After completing a degree in classical guitar and music performance in Australia, he returned to Papua New Guinea and taught music at the University of Papua New Guineaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Faculty of Creative Arts for eight years. In that time he was exposed to a wide range of Papua New Guineaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musical styles and fell in love with them, making a specialised study of village-based stringband guitar music in Central Province. Back in Australia now, he regularly plays with others from Papua New Guinea. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have finally chosen to present this to a wider audience,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Fine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those of us who know this music know we are in for a treat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never heard it before, this is your chance.â&#x20AC;?

Choir sings for Mary Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Local choir, the Frantastics, will perform at the Walter Baker Hall in Woy Woy on Monday, December 8, from 2pm. The program includes harmonious arrangements of wellknown songs including Smoke gets

in your eyes, Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s song and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to teach the world to sing. Soloists include Thayer Donaldson, Helen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea, Sheena Smart, Pam Brown, Diane Taylor, Wendy Whiteman, Lyn Dwyer , Douglas Kent and Vernon Wildy. The previous performance

earlier in the year played to a full house. Admission, which includes afternoon tea supplied by members, is $2 with proceeds going to Mary Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place. Email, 13 Nov 2014 Fran Kendall, The Frantastics Choir

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Afternoon tea sells out The afternoon tea with award winning writer and two time Logie winner Mr William McInnes scheduled for Friday, November 28, at Woy Woy library has sold out.

Photographic exhibition Pearl Beach Image and Graphics Society will hold its second annual photographic exhibition at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall over the weekend of November 22 and 23. Pearl Beach Image and Graphics Society is a group of

local photographers, ranging from amateur to professional. Founder member Mr Duncan Bridel said: “The first exhibition by the group was so successful in attracting interest that it was decided to make the exhibition an annual event.” A variety of subjects and styles

will be featured in the exhibition. The exhibition will run from 10am to 5pm on the Saturday and 12pm to 4pm on the Sunday. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. Email, 3 Nov 2014 John Shingleton, Pearl Beach Image and Graphics Society

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Mr McInnes is due to release his most recent novel, Holidays, this month. His work includes memoirs such as A Man’s got to have a Hobby and That’d be Right, novels Cricket Kings and The Laughing Clowns and his insight into the Australian life since the 1940s. In 2011, Mr McInnes co-wrote with his wife Sarah Watt, Worse Things Happen at Sea, which was

named best non-fiction title in the Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) and Indie Awards in 2012. He has won two Logies and an Australian Film Institute (AFI) award for best actor for his role in the film Unfinished Sky and received both critical and public acclaim for his leading role in the film Look Both Ways, written and directed by Sarah Watt. Mr McInnes has also recently starred in the ABC television series The Time of Our Lives and Hello Birdie. Media release, 10 Nov 2014 Anna Egelstaff, Hachette Australia

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Dinner welcomes new pastors Religious organisation YouthLife held a dinner at Everglades Country Club in September to welcome new pastors of Christian churches on the Peninsula. YouthLife is a registered charity and this year celebrated 25 years of service to the local community through Brisbane Water Secondary College. YouthLife employs Jacq Bohr and Craig Hunter to teach “special religious education” to students at the Umina and Woy Woy campuses of the College whose parents have given approval for their attendance at their classes. They also contribute to the life of the College in other ways. Craig is the College’s voluntary rugby union coach and recently took the team to the finals in Newcastle. Jacq’s creativity, along with that of a group of students from the Umina Campus, has been

recognised by a Central Coast award for their short film Gotcha: a Teacher’s Revenge. At the dinner, College founding principal Pat Lewis and Umina Campus deputy principal Warwick Bateman both spoke warmly of the positive influence that the YouthLife-sponsored religious education teachers had had in the College over 25 years. The dinner gave an opportunity for pastors new to the Peninsula to learn of the history and work of YouthLife. It also allowed them to become better acquainted with YouthLife board members who oversee the work and raise funds to support it. Established in 1989 by retired minister Jim Henderson, Religious Education Ministries, trading as YouthLife, currently runs an Op Shop in Umina to help fund the Brisbane Water Secondary College ministry. Media release, 8 Nov 2014 Jeff Long, YouthLife

Pretty Beach Public School Strings Ensemble

String performances at Pretty Beach will be internationally renowned musicians, cellist Sally Maer and violinist Dan Rusell who have been teaching the Pretty Beach Public School students. The concert aims to encourage the children to develop a lifelong love of music and the arts as well as marking a year since the inception of the strings program at Pretty Beach Public School. Homemade baked goods and

The inaugural Gala Concert of the Pretty Beach Public School Strings Program will be held on Thursday, November 27, at Wagstaffe Hall from 6:30pm. The concert will feature both group and solo performances by students currently learning the cello or violin at Pretty Beach Public School. Also featured on the night

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PCYC manager presents annual report Umina Beach PCYC manager Ms Allison Carpenter has written her annual report for the club’s past year. She said she was “very proud to be a part of such a wonderful, important organisation with so many wonderful people who have the best interests of the whole community at heart, in particular our children and youth”. “For six years I have been privileged to be involved with PCYC, and I must say 2013 was one of the most challenging, yet rewarding years to date. “We have each other’s’ backs and when I had to take sudden leave, staff, police and volunteers stepped up and made sure our

Dedication service at Hardys Bay community together. Mr Wilmost said the introduction of half day patrols had helped keep the beach patrolled, as members could still meet their family and other obligations. He also spoke about the need for regular updating of qualifications for safety reasons. Mr Graeme Eagleton outlined the outstanding service of many local lifesavers over the years. He also mentioned the rescue on November 1 of a yacht crew by the Palm Beach ferry crew. Local fire captain Ms Michelle Biddulph spoke of the extreme conditions which were expected this year and the preparations that were being made. Hardys Bay Club manager

Hardys Bay Community Church held a combined dedication of both the Killcare-Wagstaffe Rural Fire Brigade and the Surf Life Saving Association on Sunday, November 2. Organiser Ms Angela Glover said recent events along the Coast and a fire at Lobster Beach the day before brought home to everyone the reality of the dangers faced by both of these organisations on a regular basis, especially in summer. Mr Vic Wilmot of Surf Life Saving Australia said the morning was not just good for the Rural Fire Service and Surf Life Saving Australia but it brought the whole

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Majority of swimming locations fail hirteen of the 22 swimming locations in the Gosford LGA have been given the thumbs down on water quality and swimming safety in the State of the Beaches 2013-14 report, including popular tourist beaches, Terrigal and Ocean Beach.

Wamberal Lagoon, Avoca Lagoon, Patonga Creek, Pearl Beach rock pool, Ettalong Channel, Pretty Beach baths, Woy Woy baths, Davistown baths and Yattalunga baths were all given a poor rating while Terrigal Lagoon was given a very poor rating. Nine swimming locations, including MacMasters Beach, Avoca, North Avoca, Wamberal and Forresters Beach were labelled as good. No swimming locations in the Gosford LGA were labelled as very good, compared with 16 of Wyong Shire’s swimming locations that received the top rating. According to the report, while water quality was generally suitable for swimming in dry weather conditions at Terrigal and Ocean Beaches, elevated enterococci levels may be recorded following light rainfall. “Terrigal beach is often impacted by discharge from Terrigal Lagoon. “It is recommended that swimming be avoided during and up to one day after rainfall or if there are signs of stormwater pollution, such as discoloured water or odour or ﬂoating debris,” states the report. The report highlighted 42 swimming locations in NSW that failed to live up to the community’s expectations for water safety including four ocean beaches, 22

estuarine beaches and 16 lake/lagoon swimming sites. Gosford Council’s Director of Governance and Planning Ms Danielle Dickson said local beachgoers could be confident that Gosford City had some of the cleanest ocean beaches in NSW. “The report graded nine of the 11 ocean beaches monitored in the Gosford region as good,” said Ms Dickson. “Unfortunately, not all of our beaches escaped the impacts of rainfall during the year with Terrigal and Ocean beaches rated as poor. “Overall, the water quality at most locations improved in 2013/2014 as a result of drier conditions, and it is expected that it will continue to improve as rainfall conditions return to average. “Forty one percent of Gosford’s 22 monitored sites were graded as good or very good in 2013/2014, up from 32% in 2012/2013. “However, the report also identified the continued water quality issues at 11 of the region’s lagoon, estuarine and ocean baths swimming sites. “Sites like Terrigal Lagoon, Patonga Creek, Ettalong Channel and Cockrone Lagoon rated poorly, mainly due to stormwater and wastewater impacts following wet conditions and flooding events.

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“Swimming sites graded as poor or very poor have permanent advisory signs recommending that swimming should be avoided for up to three days after rain in estuarine or lagoon environments and up to one day after rain at beaches. “Beachwatch also issues daily pollution forecasts to enable swimmers to make informed decisions about where and when to swim. “Council continues to invest millions of dollars each year in protecting local water quality by improving the performance, reliability and capacity of its sewerage and stormwater networks in

the vicinity of many of these sites. “Just this year, two new stormwater harvesting and reuse schemes worth around $7 million started operating in Terrigal and East Gosford. “We’re also currently seeking the community’s feedback on our latest efforts to protect the health of Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Cockrone lagoons. “The draft Coastal Zone Management Plan for Gosford’s Coastal Lagoons will provide guidance for future actions that will help to achieve longterm improvements to each lagoon’s health,” Ms

Dickson said. NSW Shadow Minister for Water Peter Primrose said people shouldn’t have to put up with declining water quality and polluted waterways because of the Government’s cuts to water maintenance – especially as we approach summer. “It’s unacceptable that many of our best-loved swimming spots have been given the thumbs down by Beachwatch in their latest State of the Beaches report. “This has an impact on our everyday lives. “Our beaches are dirtier than they once were. “You get more wastewater overﬂows into our rivers and

into the ocean. “People are more likely to get sick “Our tourism sector also suffers because we have less ability to market our beautiful beaches to the world. “You can’t just blame the rain every time a beach has to be shut or someone gets sick. “That’s an excuse, not a solution,” said Mr Primrose. Media statement, 13 Oct 2014 Danielle Dickson, Gosford Council Media release, 7 Oct 2014 Chris Taylor, ofﬁce of Peter Primrose State of the Beaches 2013-14 report, Oct 2014

Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill said The Abbott Government’s decision was yet another blow to the people of the Central Coast. “Tony Abbott’s decision to close all 61 Medicare Locals around the country – despite promising before the election ‘We are not shutting any Medicare Locals’ – and replace them with 30 new health bureaucracies leaves the future of healthcare in the region under a cloud,” said Senator O’Neill. “The specific health requirements of people on the Coast will be lumped in with those in a new megaregion that will stretch from Gosford to the Queensland border and absorb three Medicare Locals: Central Coast; Hunter; and New England. “Our Medicare Local was just what the name suggested, a local, grassroots organisation geared to the specific healthcare needs of families here. “The impacts of these cuts and mergers will be felt at the community level, particularly by the most vulnerable, and will likely have longer term adverse population health outcomes. “Under this new megaregion, which is about the size of England, it will be one size fits all from Terrigal to the Tweed, and everyone will get a number and stand

in the queue,” Senator O’Neill said. Senator O’Neill said the boundaries for the new Primary Healthcare Networks were released by side-door, with no announcement by the Government and no explanation of the immediate future for local health services, as Medicare Locals are dismantled. “The Blue Mountains, smaller than the Coast, got its own Primary Health Network. “Where were the local Liberals when this carve up happened? “They just aren’t ﬁghting for the Coast. “The uncertainty that comes with this sleight-ofhand approach to public health not only affects

patients who relied on Medicare Locals to direct them to the appropriate treatment in their area but also leaves the 75 Medicare Local staff employed at Erina fearing for their jobs. “It has been estimated that the cost to close Medicare Locals will be more than $200 million. “Thursday’s revelation will create chaos, delays and more costs,” Senator O’Neill said. The discovery of the Primary Health Network boundary plan comes after revelations that the Central Coast would be at the epicentre of a hospital emergency department crisis under the $7 GP Tax. A NSW Bureau of Health Information report revealed the emergency departments

(EDs) at Gosford and Wyong hospitals were stretched – with Gosford recording the worst emergency patient turnaround rate in the state – while a Senate Inquiry has been told hospitals could expect a further surge as patients avoid, or can’t pay, Tony Abbott’s $7 tax to see a GP. With the NSW Government’s own brieﬁng paper, prepared in May, revealing the co-payment had the capacity to ﬂood hospitals with an extra 500,000 ED attendances a year, blow-out ED waiting times and cost an extra $80 million annually, hospitals could be stretched to breaking point. “This is a public health disaster waiting to happen on the Central Coast and

it will be all Tony Abbott’s doing,” Senator O’Neill said. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said she was disappointed with a recent statement made by a Senator for NSW regarding Primary Health Networks. “As the local Federal MP for Robertson, I’ve been meeting regularly with doctors, health professionals and patients across the Central Coast,” said Ms Wicks. “So it was disappointing to read remarks from a Senator for New South Wales who made a statement, in a media release containing typos and inaccuracies that ignored the views of health experts themselves. “The facts are that Primary Health Networks, including on the Central Coast, will work with local health providers and stakeholders to ensure local services meet the needs of local people, including supporting individual general practices to encourage high quality services. “It’s about ensuring local communities have better access to improved frontline health services, which doctors across the Coast tell me is an important issue. “The Australian Government wants to make sure money is spent on improving these frontline services – not wasted on administration. “The Networks are expected to align with existing Local Hospital Network boundaries to

Council forwards petition about Victoria Rd crossing Gosford Council has forwarded a petition with 158 signatures from Woy Woy residents to the Central Coast office of the Roads and Maritime Services for their attention and response. Council received the petition in September from residents who said they were concerned about pedestrians crossing the intersection at Edward St and Victoria Rd, Woy Woy. The petitioners stated that the intersection was used by many elderly people, students from Woy Woy Secondary College, morning and evening commuters and vision

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ensure effective working relationships, increase care for the communities they serve, and make the most of greater local GP involvement to ensure optimal patient care. “Clinical Councils and Community Advisory Committees will also ensure the needs of patients here on the Coast are put first. “Richard Nankervis, Central Coast NSW Medicare Local CEO, has already said that he is optimistic that there will be strong, collaborative partnerships that benefit the region as a whole because of this change,” said Ms Wicks. Mr Nankervis said in his response to the announcement that “responding to local health needs here on the Coast remains a top priority”. “We are also committed to working toward continuing the services we’ve worked so hard to develop for the Central Coast community,” he said. “We look forward to continuing the delivery of these services to the local population, and to developing new innovative programs as a partner in the new Primary Health Network.” Media release, 24 Oct 2014 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill Media release, 27 Oct 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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impaired people. They said that the most serious problem with crossing Victoria Rd, since the installation of the roundabout at the intersection of Victoria Rd and Charlton St, was vehicle speed. Petitioners said they believed the use of refuge islands should be reserved for street crossings in long sections of roads where there were no connecting side streets. Petitioners requested Council provide a pedestrian crossing from Edward St across Victoria Rd to the shopping centre.

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Mr Terry O’Flaherty, also a long standing member of the Rural Fire Service, said that the club would open its doors to the community as an emergency centre should the need arise. “Dr Stephen Hinks, our pastor, set us all a good example by joining the Rural Fire Service as have several other members of the congregation,” said Ms Glover. Dr Hinks spoke of the service and sacrifice of Christ and asked what made people prepared to risk their lives for the good of others. The dedication service was followed by a special morning tea.

club’s major fundraising event, Time 4 Kids, went ahead on the day and ran our school holiday programs and after school activities without one complaint. “Our core PCYC activities, archery, boxing and all gymnastics disciplines have continued to grow bringing new and old faces into the centre,” said Ms Carpenter in the report. The annual meeting of the Umina Beach PCYC scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, was cancelled due to illness. A new date has yet to be confirmed.

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The Remembrance Day ceremony in Gosford on November 11

Part of Kibble Park to be rezoned for commercial use

osford Council has given consent, although not unanimously, According to the report to to the lodgement of applications to subdivide, reclassify and council by the Department rezone the land occupied by Gosford City Library, Kibble Park of Community Growth, the Gosford City Library Cafe and former Eliza St portions of Kibble Park, Gosford.

Crs Vicki Scott, Deanna Bocking and Hillary Morris voted against the decision. Kibble Park is classiﬁed as ‘Community’ land and zoned RE1 under the LEP 2014. The former site of Eliza

Cafe portions of Kibble Park to ‘Operational’ and commence processes to rezone the two portions along with the former site of Eliza St to an appropriate zoning to allow current and future uses.

activities and this is likely to continue into the future The report stated that in order to deal with the current and possible future uses and any lease tenures of the library and Kibble Park Cafe buildings, it is recommended that the two portions of land be subdivided from the main Kibble Park site, reclassiﬁed

and rezoned appropriately to allow for commercial uses. Cr Gabby Bowles was a strong advocate for the rezoning and said it was the sensible thing to do. Gosford Council agenda GRO.26, 28 Oct 2014

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Council urged to complete Springwood St upgrade In a petition to the council, 109 signatories said they would like to see council resurface, seal, kerb and gutter and pave the sections of Springwood St to the south of Beach St and to the north of Gallipoli Ave. They stated that due to the current level of disrepair to the road surface and edges, the areas of Springwood St that have not yet been upgraded, are dangerous for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. They said they believed that this also affected parents using

the Wallaby St Childcare Centre as parents were unable to travel safely by foot to the Centre with their children due to the irregular road surface and lack of deﬁned edges or footpath.

The petitioners have requested that council ensure this road features in any future plans for imminent capital works and extend the improvement works already carried out, and complete the kerb and guttering of Springwood St as a matter of urgency. Gosford Council agenda P.36, 28 Oct 2014

Double lines extended Gosford Council will extend the existing double centreline on McEvoy Ave, Umina, west from Ocean Beach Rd for 12 metres. A local resident requested that the centreline be extended further to the west as cars were often parked immediately after the centreline on either side of the road which caused potential dangers for motorists navigating when entering

and exiting the intersection. According to council’s Local Trafﬁc Committee, it was observed that there was not sufﬁcient space for a car to be parked on the kerb side next to the centreline. “By extending the centreline to the next driveway, cars would not be permitted to park close to the intersection,” states the report. Gosford Council agenda TR/14/05, 11 Nov 2014

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Animal Care Animal Welfare League Animal Welfare League assists pet owners with an ongoing subsidised dog desexing program as well as giving aid to sick and injured animals. Meetings 2nd Wednesday of each month, Spike Milligan Room of Woy Woy Library 12 noon. Debra 4344 4435 awlcentralcoast@optusnet.com.au

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Community Centres Peninsula Community Centre Cnr Ocean Beach Rd & McMasters Rd Woy Woy Activities, programs and support groups for children, teens, adults and seniors including occasional care, playgroups, dance classes, karate, fitness classes, youth services, gambling solutions, internet kiosk and social groups. www.coastcommunityconnections.com.au

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Central Coast Family History Society Inc. Resources, information & advice to study your family’s history. 1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Hall, 8 Russell Drysdale St, E. Gosford. www.centralcoastfhs.org.au

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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

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

Health Groups Al-Anon If someone’s drinking is causing you problems... Al-Anon can help Ph: 4344 6939 1300 252 666 Meetings Saturday 2pm Woy Woy Hospital Ocean Beach Road 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 www.brightsky.com.au

Pink Butterfly Breast Cancer Support Group First Sunday 10.00am -12.00 Shop 71 Schnapper Road Ettalong Markets 0428 712 251 Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199 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 Woy Woy Well Well Wellness Group A small group of people with a serious illness to share and support unfolding journeys Free at The Clearing, Fortnightly 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

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 Brisbane Water Brass Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music Rehearsal every Tuesday 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012

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

Tempo Terrific Community Showband Active showband available to play at your community function. Wide ranging repertuore. Always seeking new members, come and join us and have fun with music. Follow us on Facebook Every Monday 5pm to 7pm Kincumber Uniting Church 4382 2462 www.tempoterrific.com tempoterrific@live.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

Political Group Australian Labor Party Umina Ettalong Branch Political discussions, national, state and local government issues 2nd Mon Umina Beach Bowling Club 7.30 4342 3676 Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

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

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 Woy Woy Leagues 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. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events - Annual exhibitions in May and December info@ccpotters.org

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

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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 Endeavour/Woy Woy VIEW Club Lunch 1st Monday, Everglades Country Club, 10.30am Friendship Day 3rd Wednesday, Ettalong Diggers, 11am 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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Woman arrested for break and enter A 43-year-old Woy Woy woman has been arrested over a break and enter in Paton St, Woy Woy, late last month. Residents from the Paton St home travelled to Sydney for the weekend on Friday, October 24, and upon their return, reviewed private CCTV footage at the premises which showed a woman casing the house, breaking into the

home and stealing property. The woman was known to the victim. Police were patrolling Blackwall Rd on Tuesday, October 28, at around 10:50am when they recognised the car driven by the woman. Police stopped the car and the woman admitted her involvement in the incident. During a search of the vehicle,

property stolen from the break and enter was located. The woman was arrested and conveyed to Gosford Police Station where she was interviewed and charged with one count of break, enter and steal. She will appear at Woy Woy Local Court on November 2. Website, 29 Oct 2014 Brisbane Water Local Area Command, NSW Police

Notice issued to dog owner Gosford Council has issued a Notice of Intent to the owner of a barking dog in Taylor St, Woy Woy, after a petition was received by Gosford Council signed by four residents. The petitioners said the frequent, excessive barking from the dog was interfering with the enjoyment of their homes and

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The Peninsula Diary of Events Monday November 17 123 Magic Coaching and Emotion Parenting Program, Schools as Community Centre, Woy Woy Public School, 10am12pm

Tuesday November 18 Central Coast Community Energy Association’s annual meeting, Woy Woy Environment Centre, 6pm-7:30pm

Thursday November 20 Young, Black and Ready for School information morning, Woy Woy South Public School, 9am12pm Maitland Bay and More with Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours, Bouddi National Park, 8am-12pm

Saturday November 22 Bobby Bruce as Nearly Neil Diamond presenting Beautiful Noise, Ettalong Diggers, 8:30pm Pearl Beach Photographers Exhibition, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 10am-5pm Discobility, Peninsula Community Centre, 12pm-4pm Jessica Irwin’s Dare To Be You

coffee table book launch, Ocean Beach Surf Club, 5pm Umina PCYC Boxing Night, Easts Woy Woy Football Club Salvation Army open day, Salvation Army Umina Beach branch, 9am-2pm Troubadour Folk Club concert featuring Koasties, Woy Woy CWA Hall, 7pm

Sunday November 23 Pearl Beach Photographers Exhibition, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 12pm-4pm Sydney University Graduate Chamber Choir, St Johns the Baptist Church, Woy Woy

Monday November 24 123 Magic Coaching and Emotion Parenting Program, Schools as Community Centre, Woy Woy Public School, 10am12pm Ageing and disability focus group, Peninsula Community Centre, 12pm and 2pm

Tuesday November 25

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Emergency 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

Wednesday November 26 Amphicar presentation with Rod Radford, Woy Woy Bowling Club, 6pm

Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360

Thursday November 27

Accommodation

Pretty Beach Public School Strings Program gala concert, Wagstaffe Hall, 6:30pm

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

Saturday November 29 Greens to speak on policies, Woy Woy CWA Hall, 9:30am12:30pm

Sunday November 30 Spirit of the Peninsula Festival, Umina Public School

Monday December 1 123 Magic Coaching and Emotion Parenting Program, Schools as Community Centre, Woy Woy Public School, 10am12pm

Thursday December 4 Gold Seniors - Pensioner Opal card information session, Peninsula Community Centre, 1pm

Central Coast Art Society Paint Out, Jacaranda Ave, Patonga

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

Gosford Council agenda GOV.81, 28 Oct 2014

Peninsula directory of services, contacts and support groups

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations

For events in post code areas 2256 and 2257

properties. They said the repetitive loud barking day and night was affecting their everyday lives by disrupting normal sleep routines, resulting in sleep deprivation. They asked that council resolve the issue of the nuisance barking.

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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An Ettalong fitness centre will offer a $500 sponsorship to any local junior sporting club, group, team or event.

Seven Umina Surf Life Saving Club competitors competed in the annual Junior Ironman competition on Sunday, November 9, at Blacksmiths Beach.

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

Time - Height(m)

Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

MON - 17 0419 - 1.34 1020 - 0.68 1619 - 1.34 2240 - 0.50 THU - 20 0000 - 0.43 0626 - 1.61 1249 - 0.44 1843 - 1.41 SUN - 23 0154 - 0.38 0823 - 1.83 1457 - 0.25 2054 - 1.43 WED - 26 0412 - 0.44 1040 - 1.83 1722 - 0.25 2327 - 1.37 SAT - 29 0127 - 1.37 0712 - 0.57 1330 - 1.60 2014 - 0.35

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WED - 19 0547 - 1.52 1206 - 0.52 1759 - 1.39 SAT - 22 0115 - 0.39 0743 - 1.77 1414 - 0.30 2008 - 1.43 TUE - 25 0322 - 0.41 0951 - 1.86 1630 - 0.23 2232 - 1.39 FRI - 28 0025 - 1.36 0605 - 0.53 1228 - 1.69 1915 - 0.32 MON - 1 0334 - 1.48 0937 - 0.55 1545 - 1.48 2207 - 0.36

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Club publicity officer Ms Christine Lavers said the conditions were perfect with small surf but the course was long and had to be completed twice for most age groups. Lachlan Braddish won the under-13 boys event for the fifth year in a row. In her first time competing at the event, Mimi Henderson convincingly won the under-15 girls event. Leilani Healey placed seventh in the under-13 girls, Sydney Healey placed fifth in the under-15 girls, Finlay Healey placed fifth in the under-10 boys, Jackson Ryan placed 13th in the under-10 boys and Mackenzie Perry placed sixth in the under-10 girls. Jackson Ryan also won a new Kracka nipper board in the lucky door prize. Media release, 11 Nov 2014 Christine Lavers, Umina Surf Life Saving Club

Plus Fitness 24/7 Ettalong Beach is calling on anyone who may know of, or be affiliated with, a junior sporting activity that would benefit from receiving additional sponsorship from a newlyestablished local business. “It doesn’t matter if you aren’t a member of our gym we would just like to give something back to the community after being so warmly

welcomed into the region,” said club manager Mr Daniel Summers. “Please feel free to spread the word to family, friends or share over Facebook,” he said. Expressions of interest are due by close of business Friday, November 28. For more information, email ettalongbeach@plusfitness.com. au or phone 4344 1211. Email, 12 Nov 2014 Daniel Summers, Ettalong Beach

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Help wanted to maintain tennis court Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association has called for help in maintaining the condition of the tennis court at Turo Park, Pretty Beach, after it suffered from a number of vandal attacks recently. Treasurer Mr Graeme Anderson said a number of children were riding scooters on the court surface, kicking soccer balls into the net and bouncing on the net. “These activities damage the surface and weaken the posts and require considerable and unnecessary restoration effort by our court volunteers,” said Mr Anderson. “The main court fence is also being damaged by soccer balls blasted from the park by older children. “It is simply not built to withstand these impacts. “Signs prohibiting these activities have been removed, apparently by the same vandals. “Last year, Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association paid $22,500 for a new court surface of

top quality. “The court and fence are owned by Gosford Council and some unthinking people believe that this makes them fair game. “The facts are that council licences Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association to operate and maintain the court and the Association puts 100 per cent of the court fees towards maintaining the court, with any surplus going to community projects. “Repairs and maintenance are paid for by Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association, not by council. “We all hate over-regulation, but we do need parents to step in and control their children. “Also, the kids’ door was specially installed to encourage our younger folk to play tennis (at no cost). “Those adults who wriggle through to avoid the $5 payment should rethink and help share in maintaining this great community asset,” said Mr Anderson. Newsletter, 7 Nov 2014 Graeme Anderson, WagstaffeKillcare Community Association

Umina Surf Life Saving Club's Coolangatta Gold team

Team relay win to Umina surf club Umina Surf Life Saving Club members competed at the Coolangatta Gold this month with the club placing first in the Master’s Mixed Team Relay with a time of four hours and 58 minutes.

Members of Umina Beach Women's Bowling Club

Club celebrates 55 years Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club celebrated 55 years as a “Ladies Bowling Club” on Tuesday, November 11.

Email, 12 Nov 2014 Eve Phillips, Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club

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Councillors made the decision on Wednesday, August 27, after viewing a new Concept Masterplan for the Education Precinct including an economic viability assessment and preliminary layout plan. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the concept was truly exciting for the Central Coast community. “This report conﬁrms school education options there is high demand alongside the university with a shortfall of 7,600 courses. “Council will now university places in the greater Central Coast and prepare a Planning Hunter Valley region,” Cr Proposal for submission to the NSW Government’s Eaton said. approval “Economically, it ‘Gateway’ showed the project would process and will seek contribute $650 million Expressions of Interest when fully developed (EOI) from potential and over 5,000 jobs partners for the project,” during construction, Cr Eaton said. September 26,seek2014 “We will partners with ongoing economic beneﬁt of over $9 million including a university as per annum and more than the anchor tenant and a 1,300 full time jobs,” he range of other education and training providers said. Plans include including technical, trade broadening the range and possibly secondary of education on offer at school components. “We’ve already had the site and co-locating technical, trade and high fruitful discussions with

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be cleverly linked by pedestrian and cycle pathways, attractive landscaping and plenty of open green space. Mayor Cr Eaton said the Concept Plan conﬁrmed the site has the potential to be developed into a university precinct. “The site has a footprint with the right gradients and is strategically located close to rail and road transport,” Cr Eaton said. “Development would be limited to 14% of the entire site to reduce walking distances on campus and preserve large tracts of bushland. “It will be an excellent use for this site.” An artist's impression of the proposed university precinct at Warnervale The Planning Proposal the Federal Education education, “I will assist by tertiary Department and we will continuing to facilitate business and Technology will ask for minor changes continue to partner with meetings between Park, community and to the Wyong LEP 2013 both the State and Federal Wyong Shire Council, recreational space and a to allow additional land uses, increased building governments on this Education Minister the Smart Hub. project.” The four main areas heights and changed Hon. Christopher Pyne Federal Member MP and the Education proposed for the site density controls. The land is currently for Dobell Ms Karen Department to ensure this include a university McNamara said she proposal meets Federal with integrated student under the zones of was determined to see requirements. accommodation for S P 2 - E d u c a t i o n a l B7greater access to higher “Reforms being 1,500 units; a sports and Establishment, education on the Central introduced to the recreational precinct with Business Park and Parliament will encourage sports ﬁelds and pool/ E 2 - E n v i r o n m e n t a l Coast. Your independent 4325 7369 Conservation. gym complex;- aPh: central development ofnewspaper “We committed to the community Once a ‘Gateway’ working with Wyong new higher education core including a Smart providing Hub with the library, Approval is granted, the Shire Council in our facilities, ‘Growth Plan for the greater choice and administration functions Concept Masterplan for Central Coast’ prior to the opportunity for students.” and a hotel for short term the Wyong Education and The Concept accommodation; and a Business Precinct will election and I am pleased to see the ongoing Masterplan for the Business Park to integrate be exhibited for public development of this project outlines an academia, research and feedback for 28 days. project,” Ms McNamara overall vision for an commerce. release, 27 Aug 2014 The whole site would MediaWyong integrated and interactive said. Council media

The Shire is predicted to grow by 43,500 residents over the next 17 years, requiring nearly 1,200 new dwellings each year. Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said this growth was one of the biggest challenges for council and the community. “Projected population ﬁgures have major implications for local planning, they show a vital need to roll out infrastructure and expand available resources to accommodate this many more residents,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “There’s no two ways about this, we need more houses, 20,000 in fact, many of these for our ageing population. “We will need to increase residential housing approvals by two or three fold and expedite affordable housing as well as build better roads to cope with the increased demand. “We can’t do this alone. “We need funding from

transport connections. “But it cannot go ahead without dedicated funding from the State Government and these latest population ﬁgures are proof that new infrastructure is necessary to cope with exponential growth,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

yong Council has granted unanimous consent for the erection of 88 self-care Seniors Living dwellings at the Glengara Retirement Village in Tumbi Umbi. value of $22 million and will provide approximately 150 construction jobs. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “I recently launched the Central Coast Positive Ageing Strategy which is designed to meet the needs of our increasing ageing population.” “One of those key needs is the provision of more varied and affordable housing for

aged living and this proposal will certainly provide that and so much more. “Wyong Shire is fast becoming the destination of choice for retirees and one of the key reasons is the quality of developments such as this.” Media release, 10 Sep 2014 Wyong Council media An artist’s impression of the eastern façade of block 1

ocal ﬁrm, Collaborative Construction Solutions, has signed the contract to rebuild the historic Alison Homestead with the ﬁrst sod on the project turned on Wednesday, November 5.

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jobs and housing for 4,200 people. “Completion of the $45 million capital works project will open up the northern Shire suburbs, facilitate development of the Warnervale Town Centre and Business Precinct and improve

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Four new three storey buildings will be erected on the site with basement car parking for 20 vehicles and seven visitor spaces. The dwellings are a mix of one and two bedrooms with private balcony space. The existing Glengara Village currently has 280 dwellings on the site. The approved development has a

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Major university precinct planned ouncil will initiate a Gateway approval process for a new 7,000 student tertiary education facility, student accommodation for 1,500 and a business park on a greenﬁeld site near Warnervale.

The Coolangatta Gold, organised by Surf Life Saving Australia, is one of the premier events in the sport of ironman and is held on the Gold Coast every year in November. Umina had a four person mixed relay team called Team Stingray,

championships. Women bowlers who had been with the club for more than 20 years, some up to 37years, were also recognised.

The proposed Link Rd Hunter and Gosford, ord, will halve travel times Wyong Shire represents ents between Wyong and 23% of all growth in Warnervale, stimulate the region, the highest hest development, create jobs proportion of growth in and delay unavoidable the greater region. upgrades to the Paciﬁc Media release, 19 Sep 2014 Highway for 15-20 years. Wyong Council media edia Compared with rates in Newcastle, the Lower

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2011. Historical Society vice president Ms Liz Hogston said, in the last three years, a number of significant heritage items had been recovered from the building. “We managed to retrieve furniture, history and family records and even clothing after the fire,” said Ms Hogston. “Donations have also been flooding in from the community so we will be able to furnish the Homestead in the manner to which it has been accustomed. “It has been a long wait but we are very happy that construction is about to start.” The construction contract includes demolition, salvage, restoration works to Alison wing, the building of a new building within the original footprint, civil works and site services. The contract is worth almost $1 million and

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Between B etweeeen 80 and 100 ppeople eoople attended the meeting m eetting and agreed ag tthrough hroough a show of hhands ttoo start sttart a campaign to local park pprotect rooteect their t fr m development. from devvvelopment. ““Mums Mum ms and dads m vvoiced oiiceed concerns as park tthis hiss par rrk provided an iimportant mportannnt recreational recreati ar for their families,” area famil ssaid aidd Mr Harris. H ““Both Both the young and tthe he elderly, elddderly, everyday every ppeople eoople from frrrom right around aro tthe he community, com mmunity, want m w ttoo ﬁght any attempt attemp to rrezone ezonne Mascord M Park Park. ““II wa aas very surprised surpr was bbyy the thhe nu number of people pe w ho atten nnded. who attended. ““We We expected only

about 20 or 30 people given there was short notice about the meeting. “To get almost 100 people shows the concern there is for this proposal. “Concerns were raised about the potential loss of parking for sporting events in the area as trafﬁc already overﬂows into surrounding residential streets as well as for the loss of open space which is well used by local people. “Residents complained that the area including Mascord Park had been master planned and any changes would be

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with this growth. “This demand will need to be met by equivalent funding from all levels of government for new infrastructure, facilities and services in the Wyong Shire.” Media release, 10 Sep 2014 Wyong Council media

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robbing locals of land which was set aside for not just recreation but an important wildlife corridor. “People made it clear that they valued the park and did not want any housing development to occur there – in fact many people said they had moved to the area because of the park and facilities. “A letter calling on the Minister for the Central Coast, Rob Stokes, who is also the Minister for the Environment and Assistant Minister for Planning, to intervene

and prevent this attack on this local park from happening, was signed by those in attendance. “A petition is also being circulated in the area and has more than 300 signatures after only one week,” Mr Harris said The proposal to amend the Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013 passed at the September 10 council meeting, with only Cr Lisa Matthews and Cr Ken Greenwald voting against the proposal, which was passed seven votes to two.

“It was good to see that our stance in council was well supported by those in attendance today,” said Cr Greenwald. “The Labor councillors support affordable housing, but feel that sites other than our local parks and passive recreational areas should be used.” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton addressed the meeting to give council’s perspective on the proposed amendment to the Wyong LEP 2013. Cr Matthews said mayor Cr Eaton attended the meeting to give council’s argument for

the move, but those in attendance made it clear to him that they would not wear such a proposal for very good reasons. “If anything, they were more determined after hearing his defence of the move,” she said. Mr Harris said: “This campaign has just started and locals vowed to set up a Facebook page and to talk to their neighbours to make sure they understood what was at stake if this proposal was allowed to move ahead.” “Let’s make this absolutely clear - this is not a campaign against affordable housing, this is a campaign to protect our valuable passive recreational spaces in communities which basically have no backyards and rely on parks like Mascord Park for their open space to walk dogs, ride bikes, run, walk and play. “Make no mistake, if these ‘trial’ sites are approved, then none of our parks are safe from development, this is an issue for all communities across Wyong Shire.” Mr Harris said.

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made up of Rick Boylan, Gary Wilson, Christine Bishop and Dave Bishop. Each member had a section of the race to complete which had a total distance of 32.4km. Umina’s individual competitor was Mick Magurren who had to complete each leg of the course on his own; the two running components were on soft sand. Mick had set a gruelling pace and he placed second overall in the 30-39 age category in a time of three hours and 57 mins. The five lifesavers had trained

every week during the winter months either at the beach or in the pool. As time got closer to the event they trained daily. Three members of Umina Surf Life Saving Club also competed at the recent Foster Half Ironman Challenge and placed fourth overall. Mick Magurren was joined by his wife Amy and close friend Greg Smith. Media release, 11 Nov 2014 Christine Lavers, Umina Surf Life Saving Club\

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Night of boxing in Woy Woy Umina PCYC will hold a night of boxing at Easts-Woy Woy Football Club on Saturday, November 22.

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Clubs recognised at awards night A number of athletes who represent sporting clubs on the Peninsula were recognised at the Central Coast Academy of Sport Awards night held at Mingara Recreation Club on Wednesday, October 29. Woy Woy Swim Club member Megan Burgess was awarded the

Board of Directors Inspirational Athlete Award while boxer Ryan Covi of Umina PCYC was awarded the Athlete of the Year in the Future Stars program. Woy Woy Rugby Union Club’s Eamonn Molenaar was awarded the Rugby Union Athlete of the Year and Umina’s Lachlan Braddish, of Woy Woy Swim Club was presented the Athlete of the

Year award for swimming. More than 350 people attended the event and over 180 athletes were recognised with certificates, mayoral awards and prizes throughout the evening.

Many of the Central Coast’s best fighters will take on South Australia in a night of 15 bouts. Central Coast boxers will include Satali Tevi-Fuimaono, Joey Taylor, Jason Fawcett, Dillon Bargero and Bailey Mannix. Olympic hopeful and 2013 World Junior Champion Satali TeviFuimaono said he was keen to put on a big performance in front of a home crowd as he takes on South Australia’s Steven Finey for the Nathan Johnson Memorial Trophy. Nathan Johnson was a boxer, coach and mentor at Umina PCYC as well as a former first grade football player for the Woy Woy Roosters. Tevi-Fuimaono will return to the ring after a short break following development trips to China and England. In England, he sparred with Sergey Rabchenko, a recent opponent of Anthony Mundine, as well as Commonwealth Games middleweight champion Anthony Fowler. “Both spars were great experiences and gave us a real idea of where we are at and need to be very soon,” said coach Joel Keegan. “Satali was more than competitive but we know where the improvement needs to come from, and fights like this one coming up

are the perfect opportunity to work on it,” he said. Two-time Australian Champion Jason Fawcett will make his first appearance in front of a home crowd on the night. “Fawcett is renowned for his punching power and great eye, but has been unable to compete in NSW because of the current restriction on boxers under 14 years,” said Keegan. “It hasn’t stopped him cutting the competition to pieces in all other states, on his way to numerous titles and a future full of promise.” Dillon Bargero will take on South Australia’s Terry Nickolas in a welterweight battle, while Joey Taylor will go up against South Australia’s Ryan Goodes. “Bargero is a big improver and has the power to drop any fighter, while Taylor is a real boxer and has some great wins under his belt already,” said Keegan. “All four boxers will feature in Olympic trials so this is the best of the best and will be a wiling affair.” Umina’s Steven Turner and Jagger Altoft from Team Mannix will lock horns again after a split points win to Turner earlier in the year had rematch written all over it. “Team Mannix also have Bailey Mannix fighting in an interstate fight that shows the strength of their gym at the moment, with several other team members featuring on the card,” said Keegan. Media release, 12 Nov 2014 Joel Keegan, Umina PCYC

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