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Empire Bay Public School students in the Navy Bell-429 helicopter

Navy helicopter visits Empire Bay Students, staff and community members from Empire Bay Public School witnessed the arrival of a Navy Bell-429 helicopter from HMAS Albatross, 723 Squadron, which landed with precision on the school oval on Thursday,

March 5.

This event launched the school’s Target 100 initiative in preparation for the Centenary of Anzac Day on April 25.

Principal Mr Brad Lewis said: “We are encouraging our students to attend the local Empire Bay Anzac service on April 25 en masse.”

“We feel that a large turnout of students for our local Anzac service will send a very strong message of support and respect to our community.

“We are hoping for at least 100 students to be in attendance and today’s visit from 723 Squadron was a great opportunity for us to promote this important school

initiative.

“RAN Lieut Samuel TaylorBurdon and SBLT Caru Byrne were great ambassadors of 723 Squadron, fielding many questions from the students as they explained the workings of their aircraft and their role as pilot officers.

“The school community

was very appreciative of the time these officers gave to the students and for providing an event that will remain memorable for many years to come,” Mr Lewis said.

Email, 9 Mar 2015 Brad Lewis, Empire Bay Public School

Helicopters used to inspect electricity network Helicopter patrols will inspect the electricity network in the Peninsula area in May and July as part of an annual inspection of the network for bushfire hazards.

The helicopter patrol will inspect areas including Bensville, Empire Bay, Killcare, Hardys Bay, Woy

Woy Bay, Umina, Pearl Beach and Patonga from May 4 to 8 and July 22 to 24.

The flights are the safest and most efficient way to check Ausgrid’s high-voltage powerlines.

Some patrols will also be used to help map private poles and powerlines, and identify any potential bushfire risks on this part

of the network.

Crews will be using radar technology and taking high resolution photographs to identify any hazards on the poles and wires, including trees growing into powerlines or damaged equipment.

Any hazards found on Ausgrid’s network will then be removed or repaired as a priority.

If any private poles or powerlines are identified as a potential bushfire risk, Ausgrid will notify property owners about the need to repair these defects using qualified contractors.

The black and white helicopters fly at about 35 kilometres per hour and have been modified to allow for the quietest operation possible.

Crews will be in the air from about 7:30am to 5:30pm and may fly low at times, which can startle livestock.

The current helicopter patrol schedule is subject to weather conditions and may change.

Media Release, 27 Feb 2015 Zoe Allebone, Ausgrid

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Only one fifth of the March average rainfall has fallen on the Peninsula so far this month.

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A total of 24.1mm has fallen

by Friday morning, March 20, compared to the March average of 118mm, according to figures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy. This is just 20.4 per cent of the March average, with two-thirds of the month already gone.

Despite this the total for year so far of 470.7mm is above the average at the end of March of 383mm by 22.9 per cent.

The highest daily rainfall this month was 7.2mm recorded on March 13.

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Minister for Roads and Freight Mr Duncan Gay and Gosford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna at the official opening of the pedestrian underpass at the Rawson Rd level crossing

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The proposal includes a total of 572 residential units within three towers, erected on a podium level which itself will offer a hotel, shops, restaurants, a tavern, and cinema, all accessed via a public thoroughfare which will be created through the site linking the City Centre to the Waterfront.

The podium level will also incorporate several levels of commercial office space.

The 32 storey Baker St Tower will include a ground level mixed use space; two levels of retail/commercial space, and four levels of hotel rooms, with the tower comprising 26 levels of apartments.

The ground floor would comprise a residential/hotel foyer, hotel kitchen and administration and serving facilities, while level one would house a supermarket and five retail units.

Level two would provide commercial floor space and levels three to six would provide 80 hotel rooms.

The remaining 26 tower levels, from seven to 32, would comprise 52 onebedroom apartments, 104 two-bedroom apartments and 52 three-bedroom apartments.

Finally, the 22 storey Georgiana Terrace Tower will include a ground level

mixed use space and two levels of retail/commercial space, with the tower comprising 22 levels of apartments.

The ground floor would see two retail units, a residential foyer and servicing facilities, while level one would see further retail floor space, including a cafe/restaurant and bar/ tavern, and level two would comprise commercial floor space.

Levels three to 24 would comprise 88 two-bedroom apartments and 44 threebedroom apartments.

In addition to this, the development will include four levels of basement parking accommodating 678 cars, as well as significant open space and landscaping.

According to the development application, submitted by New Hong

Kong Macau Australia, Pty Ltd, the development stems from Gosford Council’s eagerness to revitalise the City Centre.

The site itself, which comprises the former Brisbane Waters County Council Building, the former Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), and Froggy’s, a former skating rink, has had a chequered history, with several proposals having been considered in the past which evoked considerable controversy.

In 2005, development consent was issued by the Department of Planning for a mixed commercial and residential development.

This consent was commenced via the partial demolition of some of the existing buildings on site.

Under a separate consent, initial works began on the temporary

dismantling of the clock tower, with the material from that work now being stored within the building.

Since the time of these initial partial demolition works however, the site has been deserted, with the buildings and the site subsequently being boarded up and becoming a target for vandalism and graffiti.

The heritage listing of part of the site is recognised in the design, with the front portion and first floor staircase of the former Brisbane Waters County Council building being incorporated within the design.

A number of public submissions have already been lodged in support of the proposal.

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Land and Environment Court conciliation conference fails to reach agreement n on-site h e a r i n g of a Land and Environment Court conciliation conference was held on Tuesday, February 17, between lawyers representing Wyong Council and the Association for Better Living and Education (ABLE), a Church of Scientology offshoot.

The towers have been labelled the Mann St Tower, Baker St Tower and the Georgianna Terrace Tower.

The 33 storey Mann St Tower will include a ground level mixed use space and four levels of commercial space, with the tower comprising 29 levels of apartments.

It would comprise five retail units, one commercial tenancy, a cafe/ restaurant and a residential commercial foyer, as well as two cinemas and amenities, all on the ground floor.

Levels one to four would comprise commercial space with the applicant suggesting the Australian Tax Office as a potential tenant.

Levels five to 33 would see 58 one-bedroom apartments, 116 twobedroom apartments and 58 three-bedroom apartments.

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$180 million development application has been lodged with Gosford Council which would see the construction of three towers comprising retail, residential and commercial space on the former Spurbest site at 50-70 Mann St, Gosford.

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Rail underpass second stage funded, but not third The State Government has committed an extra $7 million to allow the completion of the second stage of the Woy Woy Rd railway underpass project to be completed.

However, the Government appears to have abandoned any commitment to funding the third stage of the project – the realignment of Woy Woy Rd through the Bays area, now describing the project as a twostage project.

The commitment was announced at the opening on Thursday, February 12, of a pedestrian underpass at the Rawson Rd level crossing, which cost $6.2 milllion alone.

At the opening, Minister for Roads and Freight Mr Duncan Gay

said the project would eventually close the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd. “Gosford Council has completed stage one work, which included providing a new pedestrian and cyclist underpass alongside Rawson Rd and below the railway tracks,” Minister Gay said.

“Pedestrian access to the underpass has also been upgraded along Waterview and Railway Sts. “The NSW Government provided funding for the work as part of the $45 million commitment to build an underpass to replace the Woy Woy rail level crossing.

“But we have committed an additional $7 million to fulfil our commitment to remove the existing crossing and replace it with a safer option.

“That is a total of $52 million

to deliver the two stages the community has been waiting for,” Minister Gay said.

Mr Holstein said the completion of stage two work would enable the full closure of the Rawson Rd level crossing.

“Stage two work involves upgrading and extending Railway St and Nagari Rd and a new vehicle underpass and bridge over Woy Woy Creek at Bulls Hill,” Mr Holstein said.

“Four years ago I stood here and said the NSW Government was committed to this project and I am so proud to see stage one completed.

“For too long our community was neglected under former governments and I am so proud the NSW Government is listening and delivering what our community

expects and deserves.”

Mr Holstein said that the Government had not committed to stage three because stage two would not be started until the West Gosford intersection had been completed.

“We can’t really commence major works there until we’ve got West Gosford well in control and a lot of the burden has eased there.

“We wouldn’t want to have both major roads leading into the Peninsula clogged with road works.

“I will be pushing for stage three funding nearing completion of stage two,” he said.

“Even when Minister Gay was up the other day making this announcement, he knows that I’m going to be looking for the next stage as this progresses.”

Gosford Council’s director of Construction and Operations Mr Stan Antczak said local artists had been invited to carry out an art installation within the tunnel and access ramps with a focus on ‘names’ and their connection to people and places of the Peninsula.

“The first phase of the art installation is expected to be completed mid next month with phase two due for completion in March next year,” Mr Antczak said.

Media release, 12 Feb 2015 Siobhan McCarthy, Office of Duncan Gay MP Media statement, 20 Feb 2015 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Ya r r a m a l o n g Community Action Group media liaison Mr William Love said Yarramalong residents were given another opportunity to condemn the scientologists’ attempt to establish a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre within existing buildings in the Bertini Estate.

When the plan was first submitted to Council, it caused a furore in the community and resulted in more than 80 submissions being lodged with Wyong Council by angry ratepayers.

After analysing submissions from both sides, Wyong Council last year refused the application to conduct the rehabilitation clinic.

ABLE appealed the decision and the matter is currently before the Land and Environment Court.

Local residents who had prepared written submissions were invited into the grounds

The existing guest house which would be used as one of the accommodation buildings

of the Bertini estate for the conference to air their views to the Court Conciliation Commissioner.

Flanked by barristers and solicitors from both parties, Commissioner Brown took notes while standing in the estate’s driveway as speaker after speaker presented their case.

First was Yarramalong Community Action Group chairman Ron Lee who said he hoped the NSW Land and Environment Court would follow the lead given by the Victoria Court of Appeal Tribunal which recently upheld the Yarra Ranges Council decision not to approve a Narconan drug rehabilitation facility in the Victorian town of

Warburton.

This plan was proposed

by ABLE, the same group that had made the Yarramalong application.

“A substantial reason for the Tribunal’s decision was concern for public safety,” Mr Lee said.

“In a 16 page submission, Warburton police detailed scores of incidents involving patients, including extensive property damage, assaults on staff; in one instance a patient threatening a staff member with an axe, addicts escaping from the centre and being rounded up in the streets, and ambulances refusing to enter the premises without a police escort.

“The ABLE security

measures had failed miserably.

“There is no doubt that if the Yarramalong rehab facility was given approval, the same sort of thing would happen and this is causing enormous concern,” Mr Lee said.

An immediate next door neighbour Mrs Julie Blair, whose house is within 50 metres of the Bertini Estate gates, told the Commissioner she was terrified at the prospect of the clinic obtaining permission to operate, especially with patients receiving detoxification treatment so close to her home.

“My young children walk past the Bertini Estate gates every day to look after their horses in our paddocks.

“With drug addict patients wandering around the rehab clinic grounds and possibly in and out of the property there is every reason to fear for the children’s safety.

“Hopefully the Court will reject the ABLE appeal.”

Bill Love, a Yarramalong property owner for 42 years, said one of the biggest problems for the proposed scientology rehabilitation centre was the danger of major flooding of access roads and on the river flats that are part of the Bertini Estate.

“Bunning Creek Rd is very flood prone and it is the only vehicle access into the ABLE premises.

“The last big flood

in 2012 resulted in the road being closed and telephone and computer communications being cut for almost a week.

“The flood waters swirled a meter deep through buildings in the Bertini Estate.

“We are told that up to 50 people will be occupying the Church of Scientology rehab centre full time and part time.

“In a flood, what would happen if an ambulance was required in an emergency?

“Police cars, evacuation vehicles and rescue teams would not get through.

“Nor would staff or supply vehicles be able to get in and out of the property,” he said.

Other residents opposing the clinic put their views to Commissioner Brown for more than an hour, after which he asked the legal teams of both Council and ABLE to attend the Conciliation hearing inside the premises.

The next day, February 18, the council lawyer issued a statement that the conciliation conference did not lead to a resolution of matters between the parties.

The hearing will reconvene in Sydney on April 2.

Media release, 24 Feb 2015 William Love, Yarramalong Community Action Group

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Mountain Districts communities reaffirm Gasfield Free stance

March 13, 2015

Council to expand Bullion St carpark Gosford Council has agreed to acquire and incorporate two house blocks into the adjacent Bullion St carpark in Umina.

It will prepare a planning proposal to include the house sites in Alfred St and Bullion St in the land reservation acquisition map of Gosford LEP 2014 so the land can incorporated into the existing council car park.

A report by planning staff to the council said that the proposal was recommended in a transport plan for the “Umina Beach Village Centre”, which had resulted from the Peninsula Urban Directions Strategy.

According to the report, it was necessary to develop plans to

maximise the benefits this new development can bring to centres like the Umina commercial area.

“Such plans have the aim of integrating building design, traffic management and public domain improvements; improving sustainability outcomes and achieving good quality community planning.

“The goal is to provide attractive development and, importantly, the physical and commercial renewal of the centres.”

The strategy “recommended the extension of the business zone that applied to the Umina Beach Village Centre”.

“It was identified that the extension of the business zone would result in associated changes

to landuse patterns and the addition of floor space potential in the village which will alter the traffic and pedestrian usage patterns and levels within the centre.

“Infrastructure changes were identified to accommodate the growth potential of the centre.

“Council resolved to prepare a Transport Management and Accessibility Plan for the Umina Beach Village Centre.”

The Plan recommended two properties, which adjoin the northern side of the large Council carpark located between Alfred St and Bullion St, be used for car parking purposes.

Gosford Council Agenda GOV.15, 24 Feb 2015

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Wyong projects gain support from both sides of politics

Candidate forum held by environment network The Community Environment Network, together with the Total Environment Centre and Nature Conservation Council of NSW, held a candidates forum in Woy Woy on Wednesday, March 4.

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ver 400 residents of the Mountain Districts and the Central Coast joined together on Saturday, February 28, to declare the Mountain Districts communities Gasfield Free.

Sydney Morning Herald journalist and former rugby player Peter FitzSimons and Wyong Council Cr Greg Best spoke in support of the community’s intent to keep the coal seam gas industry out of the area’s water catchment and aquifers.

During the event, held at Neills Park in Kulnura, declaration documents were handed through the assembled crowd until they reached community elders Ed Morris and

Betty Bromfield, before being handed to youth ambassadors Leilani Healey and Jake Bright.

Gasfield Free Mountain Districts co-convenor Simon Perry said: “Residents of the Mountain Districts recognise that we have an intergenerational responsibility for the stewardship of this land and our water.”

“The passing of the declaration statement through everyone’s hands, to our respected elders

and onto our area’s young ambassadors represents this shared responsibility.”

The Gasfield Free Mountain Districts Declaration states: “We, the residents of the Mountain Districts declare this district is Gasfield Free.”

“We recognise that our districts are protected by the will of the community.

“We made this decision through community consultation and engagement.

“We recognise that our best defence is by standing together.

“If we detect any activity by gas companies here, we will raise an alert and ask their representatives to leave.

“We are committed to stopping gasfield industrialisation in our communities.

“In doing this we protect our water, soil, air and future.

“We will protect our communities from the destructive impacts of the coal seam gas industry.”

Mr Perry said: “Thank you to everyone who came

to the event from the area, including Cr Hillary Morris, Cr Gabby Bowles, Greens candidate Kate da Costa and Labor candidate Kathy Smith.”

“With the NSW State election now just a few weeks away, it is time for all standing candidates to take heed of the wishes of the community, and if elected, to support legislation that permanently protects our aquifers, water catchments, farms and areas of environmental importance.”

The Declaration ceremony reiterates the united will of the community

against coal seam gas, after a house-to-house survey conducted during 2014 found that 98.2% of the area’s residents oppose coal seam gas activity.

Recently both Wyong and Gosford Councils unanimously passed twinned resolutions reaffirming the respective council’s stance against coal seam gas, and standing in support of the Mountain Districts’ residents.

Media release, 3 Mar 2015 Simon Perry, Gasfield Free Mountain Districts The audience at the candidate forum in Woy Woy and (inset) some of the candidates

Around 60 people attended to hear the candidates and to ask questions.

All lower house parties were represented with Kate da Costa and Doug Williamson representing the Greens, Jake Cassar attending as an independent, Kathy Smith and Jeff Sundstrom for Labor and Minister for the Environment Rob Stokes representing the Liberal party.

Opening speakers included Gasfield Free Mountain Districts Committee co-convenor Mr Simon Perry who spoke on coal seam gas and protecting the Central Coast’s drinking water; and Nature Conservation Council of NSW CEO Ms Kate Smolski who also spoke on Planning Issues and the need for integrity

and community involvement in planning.

Community Environment Network chairman Mr John Asquith chaired the forum.

“The candidates responded to a range of questions on the environment and sustainability from the audience,” Mr Asquith said.

“This included; coal and coal seam gas, planning, corruption, climate change, the Wallarah 2 mine and biodiversity.

“Candidates provided thoughtful answers and we were very grateful for their attendance.

“The biggest issue for the Community Environment Network is planning, as locally we see an increase in spot rezoning, which raises questions in regard to corruption and donations,” Mr Asquith said.

Specific local issues such as council amalgamations, Bambara Rd in Brisbane Water National Park and freight rail noise at Koolewong were raised by locals.

Media release, 5 Mar 2015 John Asquith, Community Environment Network

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yong Council’s vision to transform the Central Coast was for Wyong Ms Sandra announcements at the party leaders there today given strong endorsement by local state election candidates at Kerr gave a personal forum included: Two new say they are impressed by commitment to push NSW Service Centres Council’s vision and are its election forum held on Wednesday, March 4.

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Council has developed 39 projects and initiatives to transform Wyong Shire, create jobs and build vital infrastructure.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton, who hosted the forum, said Council has been working tirelessly towards achieving its vision but there is only so much that Council can do alone.

“We need more jobs and infrastructure for our community and we need serious commitments

from the state government to make them a reality,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

O p p o s i t i o n Spokesperson for the Central Coast Ms Linda Burney said a Labor Government would commit to a $141 million infrastructure fund, support the Link Rd Project and an upgrade to Wyong Hospital.

Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes reconfirmed a commitment for a $600

million infrastructure fund for the Central Coast and hinted Wyong Shire would receive at least half of those funds.

“We are expected to take the overwhelming majority of growth in the Shire, 70,000 by 2031, so we should get the lion’s share of the infrastructure spend and it was encouraging to hear Minister Stokes acknowledge that,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

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for a key project in Wyong Shire, CASAR Park, which Council has identified as a key vision project for jobs and needs a $14 million injection of funding from the State Government.

“This great community project will inject $10 million into the local economy, create 100 full time jobs and attract 70,000 visitors a year and it is great to hear it is on the State Government’s agenda,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

Other key

(community hubs) for Toukley and Wyong

by Minister Stokes; $130,000 for Warnervale Community Centre by Ms Burney; $100,000 for a skate park in the Shire by Ms Burney; and $2 million for the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary

by Labor candidate for The Entrance Mr David Mehan.

“This process has been worthwhile and has now delivered results for our community.

“It was heartening to hear all candidates and

looking closely at our 39 projects.

“Our projects are shovel ready now and will kick start the local economy and with State Government support, they will deliver jobs and opportunities for our community, and at the end of the day, that is what we are all here for,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

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Huge win for Bambara activists cologically and culturally sensitive land at Kariong, known as Bambara, has been purchased by the State Government to become part of the surrounding National Park.

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While negotiations are continuing for the purchase of the smallest block, the majority of the land is soon to be officially amalgamated into the surrounding Brisbane Water National Park.

This outcome was a combined effort between Environmental Minister Rob Stokes, Member for Gosford Chris Holstein and Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Sean Gordon.

Mr Stokes said the purchase of the final blocks is great news for conservation and cultural heritage.

“This fulfills an election commitment made to the Central Coast community that this environmentally and culturally sensitive land at Kariong would be protected by being added to Brisbane Water National Park,” Mr Stokes said.

“The acquisition of this land has been a priority of the NSW Government to secure the future of Bambara, so that it is protected and conserved for the enjoyment of current and future generations.”

Mr Holstein said the sacred land around Bambara has significant natural environmental and Aboriginal cultural heritage value.

“The protection of the land is a high priority for the local community and local Aboriginal groups, who have a long-established

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connection to a number of cultural sites on the land,” Mr Holstein said.

“I would like to congratulate everyone who has campaigned, advocated and done so much work behind the scenes to deliver on this commitment.”

Mr Gordon said the announcement was not only a significant result for the Aboriginal community but also for the wider Central Coast.

“The acquisition of this land ensures that our longstanding connection with this part of the Central Coast is recognised and that current and future generations will have the opportunity to enjoy the area,” he said.

“I would like to share my gratitude with everyone

who played a part in having this outcome achieved, in particular the community support, which assisted in raising awareness of the significance of this land,” concluded Sean.

Darkinjung chairperson Mr Joshua Toomey said: “These areas are highly valued by the Aboriginal people of the Gosford region and it is essential to protect such sites from threats that could possibly harm their aesthetic, spiritual value or educational worth.”

Long time campaigner for the protection of Bambara, Jake Cassar, said: “I would like to acknowledge all people, past and present who have put in an incredible effort to get this cause to where it is today.”

“I’m deeply proud to

belong to a community that so passionately binds together to look after our area.

“In my opinion, protecting the place we are so blessed to call home is really what being a local is all about.

“I also acknowledge the efforts of Gosford Council, the State Government and the State Member for Gosford, Chris Holstein, for honouring the promise to secure Bambara.

“I heard that the land owners were treated respectfully and fairly in regards to the voluntary acquisition of their blocks and I’m really glad about that.

“I hope they can all get on with their lives as well, as this must have been a very stressful situation for them.

“Having spent eight long years trying to get this special and unique place officially protected, it just seems so surreal that it’s all over.

“And I must admit, I’m looking forward to having a big part of my life back and focusing on other important community projects I’m involved in.

“I believe winning the battle for Bambara makes a strong statement that the Central Coast community highly values our amazing environment and irreplaceable cultural heritage.

“It’s been very heartening to experience seeing the Indigenous and nonindigenous community coming together and working side by side to

protect our area.

“I hope this win helps people to realise that your average person certainly can make a difference regarding influencing political decisions, but based on my experiences, they must be willing to remain focused and persevere or else it’s not even worth trying.

“Amidst all the politics, I feel it’s of the utmost importance to reiterate that Bambara is extremely rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage and should have never been earmarked for development.

“Hopefully, a valuable lesson regarding making poor planning decisions has been learnt here.

“This is a monumental achievement for local conservation and it’s the fulfilment of a legacy left behind by past local conservationists such as Aunty Beve Spiers, Zoe Russell and Alan and Beryl Strom.

“I dedicate this win to their memory,” Mr Cassar said.

Lots 2501 and 4711 were purchased and reserved in 2013 as additions to Brisbane Water National Park.

The 18 hectare Lot 2501 has also been declared as Kariong Sacred Land Aboriginal Place.

The purchase of Lots 229, 251, 478 and 2502 by the Office of Environment and Heritage is now being finalised.

Media release, 12 Mar 2015 Ashleigh Milne, Brilliant Logic Media release, 10 Mar 2015 John McCormack, Office of Rob Stokes MP Media release, 10 Mar 2015 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

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Empire Bay Public School students in the Navy Bell-429 helicopter

Navy helicopter visits Empire Bay Students, staff and community members from Empire Bay Public School witnessed the arrival of a Navy Bell-429 helicopter from HMAS Albatross, 723 Squadron, which landed with precision on the school oval on Thursday,

March 5.

This event launched the school’s Target 100 initiative in preparation for the Centenary of Anzac Day on April 25.

Principal Mr Brad Lewis said: “We are encouraging our students to attend the local Empire Bay Anzac service on April 25 en masse.”

“We feel that a large turnout of students for our local Anzac service will send a very strong message of support and respect to our community.

“We are hoping for at least 100 students to be in attendance and today’s visit from 723 Squadron was a great opportunity for us to promote this important school

initiative.

“RAN Lieut Samuel TaylorBurdon and SBLT Caru Byrne were great ambassadors of 723 Squadron, fielding many questions from the students as they explained the workings of their aircraft and their role as pilot officers.

“The school community

was very appreciative of the time these officers gave to the students and for providing an event that will remain memorable for many years to come,” Mr Lewis said.

Email, 9 Mar 2015 Brad Lewis, Empire Bay Public School

Helicopters used to inspect electricity network Helicopter patrols will inspect the electricity network in the Peninsula area in May and July as part of an annual inspection of the network for bushfire hazards.

The helicopter patrol will inspect areas including Bensville, Empire Bay, Killcare, Hardys Bay, Woy

Woy Bay, Umina, Pearl Beach and Patonga from May 4 to 8 and July 22 to 24.

The flights are the safest and most efficient way to check Ausgrid’s high-voltage powerlines.

Some patrols will also be used to help map private poles and powerlines, and identify any potential bushfire risks on this part

of the network.

Crews will be using radar technology and taking high resolution photographs to identify any hazards on the poles and wires, including trees growing into powerlines or damaged equipment.

Any hazards found on Ausgrid’s network will then be removed or repaired as a priority.

If any private poles or powerlines are identified as a potential bushfire risk, Ausgrid will notify property owners about the need to repair these defects using qualified contractors.

The black and white helicopters fly at about 35 kilometres per hour and have been modified to allow for the quietest operation possible.

Crews will be in the air from about 7:30am to 5:30pm and may fly low at times, which can startle livestock.

The current helicopter patrol schedule is subject to weather conditions and may change.

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Chamber renews efforts to boost tourist numbers The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has renewed its effort to focus on Peninsula tourism businesses and to boost local tourist numbers.

The Chamber has appointed a new sub-committee to oversee the campaign.

“For some time the Chamber has been concerned over the lack of locally based tourist promotion and lost opportunities in attracting more visitors to our area,” said Peninsula Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

“The Peninsula has an incredibly diverse range of local attractions, tourism operators and tourism related businesses in one of the most beautiful locations on the Central Coast.

“The purpose of the new Tourism Sub-Committee is to engage with local tourism operators and businesses and look at ways of assisting businesses in promoting both the area and the tourist opportunities.

“We have some truly first class young business people who have actively committed their time to this new initiative.

“The tourism committee’s scope will include businesses and attractions from Patonga Beach, Pearl Beach, Umina Beach,

Ettalong Beach, Booker Bay and Woy Woy. “The Peninsula has first class beaches, a diverse range of cafes and restaurants, fantastic accommodation facilities, brilliant waterways, local marinas, lookouts, walking trails, oyster and fishing industries and some of the country’s best National Parks.

“It is expected that the tourism committee will also tap into key community events such as the iconic Brisbane Water Oyster Festival and Ettalong Italian Festival,” Mr Wales said.

The sub-committee will be headed up by local tourism operator Larry Altavilla (Ettalong Markets) and supported by Erica Hellams (Central Coast Austerio), Justin Sheppard (NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Park), Bill Jackson (Ettalong Diggers), Sam Clayton (Fisherman’s Wharf), George Margin (Margins Mushrooms) and Sue Fowler (Deepwater Plaza).

The committee will actively work with other regional organisations such as Central Coast Tourism, Gosford Council, Central Coast Regional Development Corporation and Regional Development Australia.

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Council reduces sea level rise expectation Gosford Council has reduced its expectation of sea level rise, revising its 2050 benchmark down from a 40cm rise to 20cm.

The decision was made on Tuesday, March 10, after more than an hour of debate.

The new planning level is based on the projection that sea level will rise 20 centimetres by 2050.

Mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the decision replaced the climate change scenario previously endorsed by Council that sea level would rise 40 centimetres by 2050.

“A key part of the recent community debate has been whether the sea level rise scenarios adopted by Council in 2013 aligned with current thinking

and the recommendations of last year’s International Panel on Climate Change report,” mayor Cr McKinna said.

“We’ve always been committed to reviewing these scenarios as soon as possible after the release of the Panel’s latest report.

“Given the significant planning studies we’re currently undertaking along the coastline and the recent community concern, we prioritised an independent review of the scenarios.

“Last night’s decision by the Council to reduce our sea level rise planning levels is based on the latest scientific evidence about how global emissions are tracking.

“This new planning level strikes the right balance between our future planning, the community’s

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Gosford Council will submit a further application for a grant after it has been shortlisted for a proposal to implement an advanced waste technology system at the Woy Woy Landfill.

invited to submit nominations of potential, worthy people.

“Possibly you may know someone that takes real pride in their job and goes above and beyond what is normally expected or perhaps you are aware of an inspirational person in our community that is selflessly helping others,” said Rotary Club of Woy Woy director of public relations Mr Graham Taylor.

“The awards provide an opportunity to thank and recognise these inspirational people.”

Further details are available on the Rotary Club of Woy Woy Facebook site or www. woywoyrotary.org.au.

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“We know that we need these planning levels to help with our coastal management, but we also recognise that there also needs to be an ongoing review of available science and water level data as new information becomes available,” mayor Cr McKinna added.

In the course of debate, Cr Craig Doyle voiced his opinion that he didn’t think it was a decision for local government.

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“Different councils are adopting different levels.”

He said it was a decision best left to the experts.

“There’s a lot more people out that smarter in this issue than I am; leaving it to well-meaning, bestintentioned councillors is crazy,” said Cr Doyle.

Cr Vicki Scott expressed a similar view during the debate.

“I’m not a scientist. I’m not an engineer. I don’t understand how we can put away the report and say we know better.

“Why would we go any other way than with the experts?”

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needs as well as important environmental factors.

“Plus, rather than prohibiting development, these new levels allow us to take a flexible riskbased management approach to development in areas potentially affected by sea level rise and properly look at how different types of development and infrastructure could be affected over its expected life.

“It’s important that we manage this risk as well as make sure land can be viably used for as long as possible and our community’s interests are part of our future planning,” he said.

The Council also decided to review its sea level rise planning levels each Council term or within two years of any new International

mechanical biologically treated compost and refuse derived fuel.

The establishment of this advanced waste treatment technology has the potential to extend the life of the Woy Woy landfill by 30 years, according to council general manager Mr Paul Anderson.

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Parking changed at Woy Woy Oval Parking near Woy Woy Oval has been changed while the oval is being redeveloped.

Some changes have been made to the small and large carparks located on Chambers Place, Woy Woy, to accommodate the redevelopment which began on Wednesday, March 18, according to Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson.

The current two-hour timed spaces available in the small carpark have been moved to the large carpark with the appropriate line-marking and signage to reflect the new changes.

Existing construction relating to the sewer pump station upgrade is

slightly reduced to assist with this temporary parking arrangement.

To ensure ease of access for machinery onto the construction site, an access clearway has also been established on Chambers Place.

Along with a new 600-seat grandstand, player facilities and clubhouse, the Woy Woy Oval grandstand redevelopment will 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, 12 Mar 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

The meeting at Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club on March 16 to discuss local Centenary of Anzac initiatives

Anzac centenary initiatives discussed Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Mr Victor Dominello met with Central Coast veterans groups and sports clubs on Monday, March 16, at Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club to discuss local centenary of Anzac initiatives and preparations for Anzac Day. The short term car parking that is now unavailable

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Mr Dominello was joined by Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.

“I was pleased to visit Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club, which recently received a $4000 NSW Government grant to establish a memorial in honour of club member James William Morris, who served during the Gallipoli campaign,” Mr Dominello said.

Mr Holstein said that the nation’s Centenary of Anzac commemorations would be judged by their ability to inspire people to learn more about this important chapter in our history.

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Bays group holds annual meeting The Bays Community Group held its annual meeting on Wednesday, February 18.

Bob Puffett was re-elected president, Deborah Frankland and Dick Kirk were elected vice presidents with Deborah also taking on the role of treasurer, Gwynneth Weir was elected secretary, Thea Brashaw as event manager, and Liss Simes as publicity officer.

Jim Doe, Ann Taylor, Michael Magro and Ron Taylor were elected community representatives.

Mr Puffett thanked the outgoing committee for all their work and contribution and welcomed new members Liss and Rom

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“The year is shaping up to be a wonderful year of events, starting of course with our renowned Brekkie on the last Sunday of each month,” Mr Puffett said.

The annual report and financial report were also presented to the meeting.

“Our opening balance was $7016.21, income for the year was $19,041.37 made up of a grant of $760 toward rates and a donation of $100 and income from activities,” Mr Puffett said.

“Expenditure was $15,556.30 which included hall repairs improvements of $1397, insurances and utilities of $5945.44 leaving a carry forward balance of

$9342.25.

“A separate History Book account has been established for the proceeds from sales which has a balance of $6470.48 which will be used to enhance our hall and property.

“The Building and Maintenance Fund has a current balance of $1168.07 to provide for ongoing maintenance of the hall.

“The group received grants from Gosford Council for Council Rates and Community Support for which we are very grateful.

“The group enjoyed a successful year undertaking many community activities that brought residents together.”

the residents of Horsfield Bay, Phegans Bay, Phegans Bay Heights and Woy Woy Bay. The Community Group represents residents on matters which may impact on the day to day lives of those living in The Bays.

This may involve representations to Gosford Council, NSW State Government, the Federal Government or other corporate entities which provide services to this area.

The group currently has 57 life members and 33 ordinary members.

Mr Puffett said the year ahead would be one of consolidation.

“It is planned to continue negotiations with Government and Council to provide an off street parking bay at the Hall.

“This has started with Gosford Council doing the survey and design work as a contribution for residents.

“It is suggested that the new committee continue with the very popular Monthly Breakfasts, the Kids Disco and the Wine, Cheese and Art night and the Art and Craft Days,” Mr Puffett said.

The Bays Community Group is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation which represents

Newsletter, 11 Mar 2015 Bob Puffett, Bays Community Group

Two businessmen inducted into Rotary The Rotary Club of Umina Beach welcomed two local businessmen to the Worldwide Fellowship of Rotary at its dinner meeting on Wednesday, March 11.

Tonkin Drysdale partner Paul Quinn and Empire Bay Dental Centre’s Dr Rouel Vergara were formally inducted into the club by president Geoff Melville and Past District Governor Harold Sharp.

Both men said they were eager to be involved in the many local and international Rotary projects undertaken by the Umina club.

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POLITICAL We are seeking a fit person to represent us all honestly in the seat of Gosford.

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In my opinion, Liberal Chris Holstein has failed the good people of Gosford for years.

The people who asked me to help them get their rehabilitation wing returned to Woy Woy Public Hospital, because they said I was the only one who would fight, are still unable to use that wing until they turn 65.

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For years, Liberal Chris ‘not a red cent’ Holstein was an Independent Councillor and sometime Mayor on Gosford Council.

This was a Council notorious for being identified more than once, as the most complained about council in NSW. Holstein became a Central Coast Liberal Party Team Player with Hartcher and others who are now attracting ICAC scrutiny, some say, because we wanted to get away from growing council problems!

I believe, he was also driven by his desire to get into the political quicksand of NSW State Parliament!

In my position I had no choice but to make a public handshake agreement with Chris ‘not a red cent’ Holstein for the benefit of Woy Woy Public Hospital Alliance who had been fighting at that time for almost five years.

I agreed to lay off him so he could seek election into Marie Andrews’ old seat because my people wanted to have those medical services, which

were previously available at Woy Woy Public Hospital since 1972/3, returned to parents, grandparents and children!

Given clean air, Holstein was finally elected, but when my people pressed about the 30 bed medical amenity being for everyone in the area, not just "geriatrics", we learned that we’d been lied to!

Yes, we have an excellent "geriatric" rehabilitation wing with 30 beds, but nothing for those taxpayers under sixty five who helped fight for years

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For that alone, I won't vote for or support Chris Holstein.

By letting Chris campaign unhindered, voters were able to elevate him into a position of trust and power.

There, he could have comfortably exposed his local council’s dysfunction, in legal terms, malfeasance, nonfeasance and misfeasance which I believe certainly applied to DA 11923/2001, which led to the shonky

conduct which the consent authority accepted and published even though council was told it was "misleading in no small way!"

My father’s fight extended to a day in a hospital bed outside a disinterested parliament. (See photo below) Holstein has never publicly pursued any of the often published (in Ducks Crossing Publications over many years) corruption allegations.

The council once banned the paper from council offices.

Perhaps his reluctance is because Chris Holstein was either a councillor or Mayor on Gosford City Council during the time many of the actions

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Candidates confirmed Candidates for the State Election to be held on Saturday, March 28, have been confirmed for the seats of Gosford and Terrigal.

Six candidates will contest the seat of Gosford comprising West Gosford resident Jake Cassar standing as an independent; Andrew Church of Niagara Park for the Christian Democratic Party; Kate da Costa of Umina for The Greens; current member Chris Holstein of Niagara Park for the Liberal party; Bondi’s Matthew

Maroney for the No Land Tax party; and Kathy Smith, of Umina, for the Labor party.

Five candidates will contest the seat of Terrigal comprising Saratoga resident Murray Byrnes for the Christian Democratic Party; Nadia Ruben, of Bondi, for the No Land Tax party; Adam Crouch of Umina for the Liberal party; Kincumber’s Jeff Sundstrom for the Labor party; and Doug Williamson, of Wamberal, for The Greens.

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Labor promises $3M upgrade for Woy Woy school Smith to announce the upgrade on a visit to Woy Woy on Tuesday, March 17.

Ms Smith said she was thrilled to confirm the new funding.

“Our children deserve to learn in the very best environments we can provide,” Ms Smith said.

A Foley Labor Government would spend $3 million to upgrade Woy Woy Public School.

Shadow Minister for Education Mr Ryan Park joined Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Kathy

“The dedication of principals and teachers is outstanding, but it’s no secret some school facilities could use a spruce up,” Ms Smith said.

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Government supports anti-litter campaign Environment Minister and Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes visited the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships at Umina on Thursday, March 12, to announce NSW Government funding for anti-litter organisation Take 3.

Mr Stokes said the $5000 grant would support Take 3’s Surf Clubs Initiative, helping clubs facilitate beach clean ups by providing clean-up kits and other necessary resources.

“Here at Umina Beach, it’s obvious how valuable our beaches, waterways and public open spaces are to the community, and how important it is for us to protect them,” Mr Stokes said.

“Take 3 is a terrific initiative, encouraging people at the beach or any other public place to take three pieces of litter with them when they leave.”

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said he was pleased to see the NSW Government supporting Take 3.

“It’s great that Take 3 and Umina Surf Life Saving Club are working together to keep this beautiful beach clean, and I am delighted the NSW Government is supporting their efforts,” Mr

Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes, with Take 3’s Tim Silverwood and Sarah Beard

Holstein said.

“This initiative truly empowers our local community to protect our environment.”

Take 3 co-founder Mr Tim Silverwood said the funds would support their work to engage with local surf clubs through their Surf Clubs Initiative.

“Umina Surf Life Saving Club was one of the first clubs to sign on and are great champions of what the project can achieve,” he said.

“The recent announcement that

NSW will introduce a container deposit scheme in 2017 if reelected is a huge win for the environment and Mr Stokes’ passion for addressing a ban on microbeads is to be commended.

“Our oceans and wildlife are in desperate need of protection from the scourge of plastic and it’s encouraging to see the NSW Government taking action,” Mr Silverwood said.

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Book launched at award presentation Woy Woy residents May and Colin Margin were presented with a Premiere’s NSW Government Community Service Award on Tuesday, March 10, by Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.

The award was presented to the couple for their years of dedication and service to the community.

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come down to the branch on that morning to join in the festivities and enjoy a free sausage sandwich and coffee with directors and staff.

Branch manager Mr Peter McKeon said he and his team were keen to meet as many local people as possible on the day so everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate 10 years of support and commitment to the local community by the Ettalong Beach Bendigo Bank.

Joan Patrick and Colin Margin on the oral history of the Margin’s Soft Drink business in Woy Woy. The book focuses on the Margin’s soft drink business from 1914 to 1985 and has not been made available for sale, however, it has been distributed to several libraries including the National Library in Canberra, the State Library, Powerhouse Museum, Gosford City Library and the Henry Kendall Museum.

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DO WE WANT A CONCERT HALL IN GOSFORD

Free computer classes for seniors Free classes in the use of computers, laptops and tablets are being offered at the Peninsula Community Centre to residents aged over 50.

Volunteer tutors run the senior’s technology program known as “Seniors Internet Kiosk” with one-on-one training is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for computers, laptops and tablets with dedicated iPad classes held over a two-day period.

“No experience is necessary

for attending our training or classes, our dedicated and friendly volunteer tutors are skilled and patient and work at the pace of the group or the individual,” Coast Community Connections CEO Mr Andrew Tuck said.

The free iPad courses are run over two days and are limited to 10 participants per class with bookings essential.

Bookings are required for both the iPad and tablet courses as well as for the one-on-one tutoring sessions for computer skills and the internet.

Participants are asked to bring their own tablet or iPad for the group sessions.

For the one-on-one tutoring, desktop computers are available at the Seniors Internet Kiosk or attendees are welcome to bring their own laptop.

To book, phone the Peninsula Community Centre on 4341 9333 or for more information visit www. coastcommunityconnections.com. au.

Media release, 17 Mar 2015 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

YES WE DO! There is NO Town Hall in Gosford OR a decent performance space for all the performing arts OR a new home for the CC Conservatorium of Music!

We have the plans and permission to go ahead.

We have some of the money pledged (GCC) and the NSW State liberal Party Now it’s time for the Federal Government to confirm their support!

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Mike Baird and Chris Holstein are delivering improved health services for Gosford and The Peninsula: Upgrade to Gosford Hospital at a cost of $368 million New Woy Woy Rehabilitation Unit The New Gosford Regional Cancer Centre 315 additional full time equivalent nurses

Chris Holstein MP Member for Gosford Authorised by Tony Nutt, 100 William Street, East Sydney NSW 2011.

To enable Chris to keep fighting for our area

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Remember us We are the animals you had to leave behind, Donkeys that carried your goods, Horses that pulled your ploughs, Cows, sheep and goats that gave you milk and wool, Until the bombs fell.

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

Wild creatures know how to survive, But we relied on you for food and care.

Desperate, you fled with family and what little you could take.

Kind people give us what they can, Yet many of us die.

Dogs and cats that roam the streets rummaging for scraps, We were your pets, your guards, your mousers, Birds that kept you company perished in cages.

We too are victims of war, with nowhere to go.

Remember us.

Email, 18 Mar 2015 Jill Nevile, Woy Woy

Open Rehab Unit to everyone Am I alone in trying to speak with anyone in authority responsible for the Labor Party campaign in the seat of Gosford?

I write this because of the sheer frustration I’ve put up with since I broke my round Australia holiday in Hahndorf, South Australia, two weeks ago to come here and finish political business in the electorate of Gosford.

I am very unhappy the brand new Rehabilitation Wing at Woy Woy Public Hospital is limited to those locals over 65 years of age.

The bulk of voters who will need the medical rehabilitation amenity and many of those who fought for its return are not over 65.

The people fighting for almost seven years made it quite clear we fought for the return of what was stolen from us - rehab for parents, grandparents and children.

This should be a vote catcher to the party which promises to be fair dinkum and open the rehabilitation wing to everyone who needs it from time to time.

Email, 19 Mar 2015 Edward James, Umina

No letter from Council to buy block for carpark As owners of one of the blocks of land discussed on the front page of Peninsula News (March 9) and owners of the business run there, we wanted to point out that Gosford Council has not agreed to acquire a house block at Bullion St. Gosford Council has agreed to a planning proposal to incorporate the site into a land reservation acquisition map for possibly extending the carpark.

The opening sentence of your article has alarmed many of our clients at Umina Podiatry who love coming to visit us in our recently renovated practice.

They are worried about where we may be moving to, and how they will get to visit us.

Many are elderly people with limited mobility who appreciate our proximity to public transport,

Forum our off-street parking and our easy disabled access.

We have also had to reassure the seven local people we employ that there will be no foreseeable changes to their employment on the Peninsula.

Should Gosford Council proceed with an application to acquire our property, I expect they may meet with some objections from the thousands of local residents that visit Umina Podiatry regularly, and rely on us for assistance with their foot health problems.

Once we receive such correspondence from Gosford Council, we will be sure to share it with you so that the Peninsula community can be accurately informed.

Email, 16 Mar 2015 Damian and Jody Gough, Umina

Bank closure inconvenient I agree with David White of Ettalong regarding the inconvenience to the closing of St George Bank in Umina.

Having limited eyesight and no car, I go to Woy Woy as the ATM has taken my card twice due to my eye problem, so I always go to the counter.

Apart from that, going to the corner of the Westpac Bank isn’t suitable and already a hold-up there not long ago.

Forum I prefer going to a teller.

The St George Bank was always understaffed and long lines were familiar but more convenient, especially for elderly people, me being one of them.

Glad David White has brought this matter up as a lot of people would agree.

Letter, 10 Mar 2015 Norma Mellross, Umina

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What sort of society do we want?

When I first came to Australia to visit relatives in Perth my cousins told me the following story.

“When you arrive in Perth they say have a drink, in Adelaide they ask which church you go to, in Melbourne which school you went to, in Sydney how much money you have and in Brisbane they offer you another drink.”

In the intervening almost 50 years, much has changed in this country.

Then I was impressed by the apparent equable type of society which was so very different from the class ridden British society I had left.

Class has seemingly reared its ugly head here, based on money and so now we are constantly being reminded of the rich list in Australia and we all know that Gina is the richest woman in the country, simply because her father took out a prospectors licence over much of the Pilbara.

I firmly believe that wherever you might land in Australia today the question would be “How much money have you got?”

Forum

A fair go?

Looking at Chris Holstein’s advertisement in the March 9 edition, it is interesting to note that he refers to “10 new classrooms and other improvements at Point Clare Public School”.

I understand that the principal of that school is standing as a Liberal candidate for Wyong.

What a coincidence.

It is little wonder that I feel safer supporting Kathy Smith to give a fair go to Gosford.

Email, 17 Mar 2015 Jack Lloyd, Umina

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Forum It has been instilled into us that money is all that matters.

It is easy to get a visa into Australia if you have enough money but not if you are a refugee.

Pollies are always referring to our standard of living and improving it.

I keep wondering when we are ever going to reach this mythical standard of living: when are we ever going to be satisfied and what more do we want to take from this planet?

We are obsessed by quantity and seem to have forgotten about quality.

Today it seems that nothing is valued if it seemingly has no monetary value.

Sharks are protected in the Coral Sea because they encourage

tourism but otherwise they are caught in nets or shot.

Valuable farm land, in short supply in this ancient land, is sold off for mining or fracking just for a short term buck with no thought to the future.

A seat in parliament it seems, is largely due to the amount of money a candidate can amass to help him or her.

Our Treasurer tells us to worry about the economy we will leave our grandchildren.

I don’t think they will be concerned about the economy but more by the state of the planet we will have left them.

We constantly hear talk about jobs and getting everyone working.

Education is no longer a means of reaching one’s potential but just a means to a supposed meal ticket, whereby we are trained to fit into the niches provided by business.

Education itself is no longer free as envisioned by Henry Parkes.

State schools are overcrowded because short sighted politicians sold off the land to developers and they are also underfunded as we know from the Gonski Report.

We have lost the vision of building for the future, for the whole society.

When will we ever have enough jobs?

Many jobs are going overseas because it is cheaper; others are going to technology because it is cheaper and this infrastructure plan governments talk about is unsustainable because we live on a finite planet.

Some people work so much that they have no time for family life and are stressed, whilst others are stressed because they cannot find work.

Management and workers

are constantly at loggerheads: each side blind to the fact that it needs each other and with the increasing population and the incredible demands being made of the planet, isn’t it time that we the people started a discussion about a different sort of society.

Do we really want to encourage a society where more and more of its citizens end up at the bottom, whilst a few have so much that they don’t know what to do with it all?

It is time for the people to tell the politicians that our present system is unsustainable; we want a fairer more compassionate society.

We need to start a discussion not about the economy but about what sort of society we want here in Australia.

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Need for regional capitals Australia was formed as a federation in 1901 meaning that it became a country with a federal government for national issues and policies while the semi-autonomous six states maintained much of their state autonomy.

This division of sovereignty, which is a fairly rare construct, was perfect for the country at the time but has long ago outlived its usefulness.

The position of local government in this construct remained a state responsibility and, therefore, is not actually a “third level” as many believe.

Furthermore, the claim that federation maintains a sensible degree of “decentralisation” makes no sense at all.

The centralisation that has taken place is at the state level in terms of urbanisation and population.

Forum In terms of financial control it has moved to the federal government which collects some 80% of income and other taxes.

If we are serious about decentralisation and deconcentration powers have to flow to local government and regional organisations.

Local government is the Cinderella in all this.

However, strictly speaking it doesn’t belong in a federal constitution.

The need for governance system change is obvious.

It is heartening therefore that a Senate Inquiry is now looking at regional capitals of which Gosford is one (Coast Community News, 18/2).

It is interesting that an Alliance of Regional Cities has come into

existence, Australia-wide, since late 2012.

Gosford is such a city and part of the Alliance.

The thrust towards effective decentralisation may well come from such cities.

The existing concentration of party political weight in the metropoles and state governments hinders more balanced growth of Australia.

Regrettably, the major parties do not have real policies to bring about major changes.

Why federalism should be abandoned and replaced.

The Reform of Federation Paper ‘A Federation for Our Future’, recently published by the Abbot Government to generate a White Paper, takes me back to a 2008 Conference on federal-state relations in Tenterfield.

Abbott, an after-dinner speaker, then strongly advocated

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Sadly, Abbott has changed his tune entirely and now talks about strengthening the states to operate in their “sovereign spheres to the extent possible”.

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has taken on a bureaucratic existence of its own actually adding to the already considerable expense of federation, now estimated to be up to $40 billion p.a.

To the extent that it has managed to streamline some of the appalling duplications and administrative hassles of recent decades the case for replacing federation has actually been strengthened.

To think that the huge imbalances in federal-state financial relations can be reversed to a pre-1942 situation is to ignore history.

Some of those who want to turn the clock back under the motto that they want to improve, repair or rescue the federation are now also insisting that COAG should be written into Australia’s utterly archaic Constitution.

Piecemeal tinkering with the existing federation cannot make it work, to the contrary.

The underlying problems remain and grow worse.

If, as some well-known academics and economists maintain, no major remedies are possible, clearly we need to look at the several constitutional and political conditions that have been frustrating real remedies on all previous occasions.

Australia’s Constitution should be rewritten altogether.

That is the democratic right and duty of a sovereign people.

I favour the strengthening of local government in regional and rural areas, with expanded functions for some, powers

delegated directly from the national government and, particularly, much stronger financial status.

In addition, there should be regions, in part based on the Voluntary Regional Organisations (or Regional Organisation of Councils) grafted on and created

by Local Government, which could be described as Mezzanine Regions, unlike Provinces.

In addition, Australia needs city governments, for the larger cities only, with jurisdiction for the whole of the urban areas in question.

Such Governments should be elected at the same time as all local council elections are held nationally.

Such reforms will not only strengthen both the National Government and Local Government, but would end the cumbersome, costly and dysfunctional centralisation which has been a problem of the states ever since federation.

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Domestic violence group runs nine weeks The Peninsula Women’s Health Centre will hold a nine-week domestic violence group called Breaking Free which aims to empower women who have experienced domestic violence to increase safety and life choices for themselves and their children.

The group will commence on Thursday, April 23, and be held each Thursday morning thereafter from 10am to 12pm until June 18.

The group will provide education and support for women who have experienced domestic or family violence encompassing all forms of abuse.

Women will have the chance to talk about their experiences in a safe environment.

Childcare is available and bookings are essential for the group and childcare.

Participants need to attend an interview prior to the group commencing.

Please call Karina on 4342 5905 for further information and to

The program aims to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people who are dealing with significant loss or change including the death of a loved one, parental divorce or separation, the experience and aftermath of natural disaster and moving house or school as well as many other life changes and losses.

Small groups of four to seven children work with Donna Knee, a trained adult companion (facilitator) who supports the children to have a say and learn new ways to think about and respond to the changes and losses in their lives.

Children learn that they are not alone in dealing with the effects of change, loss and grief, and build their understanding and communication, decision making and problem solving skills as part of a supportive peer group.

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Out and About

Previous Rhythm of Africa workshops

Musical rollercoaster for Harmony Day Woy Woy Public School will celebrate Harmony Day on Tuesday, March 24, by

participating in a variety of multicultural activities including a Rhythm of Africa

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The program will take all of the 400 students from Woy Woy Public School on a musical rollercoaster.

Not only will the children enjoy the beautiful sounds played by professional African artists, they will also be given the opportunity to learn to play some of the instruments themselves.

Rhythm of Africa presents a

program that offers an insight into the rich and colourful culture of Guinea, West Africa.

Rhythm of Africa shares stories and experiences of West African music and life, outlining the cultural and historical significance of traditional music and dance.

Cultural Infusion is a national organisation dedicated to creating intercultural contact for a positive change and is committed to

building cultural harmony and wellbeing through a range of sustainable arts and engagement programs for education, youth and communities.

The Cultural Infusion Schools’ Program is a multidisciplinary program utilising arts and cultural practitioners from diverse cultures as a primary communication tool to enhance the school curriculum.

Media release, 24 Mar 2015 Michael Detailleur, Cultural Infusion

Care facility plan for Umina Umina Public School is hoping to get its own facility for out of school hours care.

Personnel from the Department of Education and Communities have visited Umina Public School

Formerly Woy Woy Community Aged Care

to determine whether the school has sufficient space for an outside of school hours care building.

“The decision was that we do, so the next step in the process is that the provision of outside school hours care at Umina Beach Public School will go to public tender,” said principal Ms Lyn Davis.

“The tender will require that the provider supply a demountable, purpose-built building.

“As you can imagine, this may take a little time and fingers crossed there is an organisation prepared to look at providing this service,” Ms Davis said.

Newsletter, 10 Mar 2015 Lyn Davis, Umina Public School

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Out and About

Breakfast program at Woy Woy Woy Woy Public School and P and C Association has started a Breakfast Program.

Breakfast will be provided two days a week to children who did not have breakfast that morning due to circumstances beyond their control.

The program will run only on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to begin with.

“The School and P and C recognises the importance of a good meal in the morning to give our students every opportunity to succeed at school,” said Woy Woy Public School principal Ms Ona

Buckley.

“Research tells us that a good healthy breakfast improves the concentration and energy levels of a student.

“So the school will provide a healthy breakfast for students who missed breakfast at home.

“This service will be provided by the school staff, our P and C members, parent volunteers and generous local sponsors.

“It is not intended for the whole school or majority school population.

“It is only for the students who have not had breakfast that

morning due to circumstances beyond their control.

“The menu will consist of Weetbix, cornflakes, milk, juice, toast and fruit.

“Donations of the nominated cereal are welcome.

“Mrs Brigitte Cooper, Mr Andrew Brady and Mrs Tina Jackson have done the ground work, accessing information through the Red Cross, to start up this much needed program in our school,” Ms Buckley said.

Newsletter, 16 Mar 2015 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School

Position vacant for treasurer Library display for Anzac landing Ettalong Public School will feature a display in its library to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli.

People in the school community are invited to contribute stories, pictures or paraphernalia of relatives past and present who have been involved in the armed services.

The display would be closely supervised.

Umina Public School’s P and C Association is still in need of a treasurer and a second vice-president following its annual meeting on Tuesday, March 10.

The meeting saw the election of all other positions including Simone Page as secretary and Danielle

Karazinov as vice president.

Jodi Reith took on the Uniform Shop with help from Kathryn Kompass as book keeper.

To nominate for one of the vacant positions, email uminapnc@gmail. com.

Newsletter, 17 Mar 2015 Lyn Davis, Umina Public School

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Out and About

School takes part in poppy project Woy Woy Public School will participate in the Gosford Poppy Project this year which recognises the centenary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli during the First World War. The project will see a ďŹ eld of handmade poppies installed in Rotary Park, Gosford, between the War Memorial and the Central Coast Highway, as a symbol of gratitude to all Australians who have made sacriďŹ ces during wartime.

Members of the community, schools and local organisations are encouraged to contribute to this landmark project by making their own poppies.

Media release, 6 Mar 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

Short play writing weekend The man regarded as the world master of the short theatrical play, Alex Broun, will host a short play writing weekend workshop from March 27 to 29.

This Writers’ Workshop, underwritten by Woy Woy Little Theatre, will introduce participants to the skills of writing a short play as well as exploring the ďŹ ve areas that make up a great 10-minute play - character, story and situation, dialogue, theatricality and dramatic tension or humour.

On the Saturday night, participants will go home and write a short scene or 10-minute play which is then workshopped and brought to life by local actors on the Sunday. “I’m looking forward very much to working with Woy Woy Little Theatre again to help writers and prospective writers ďŹ ne-tune and expand their creative talents,â€? said Mr Broun.

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Media release, 19 Mar 2015 David Wicks, Woy Woy Little Theatre

CENTRAL COAST

Festival Packs A Punch! “Bellisimo� is the general comment when asked “did you enjoy the food at the Italian Festival?� said Alex Quinn, Festival co-ordinator! The festival now in its sixth year, was the result of residents encouraging the owner of Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort, to showcase this unique venue, with an annual event.

Built by an Italian family, this unusual resort contains a 40 room boutique motel, the stunning Cinema Paradiso complex with 6 theatres decorated in Italian, Moroccan and Art Deco themes and a bustling European style village market with fresh produce, locally made crafts, and five cafes – one roasting their own coffee. In addition to the weekend market, ten restaurants surround the exterior of the resort, offering traditional Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese and contemporary Australian cuisine, all week.

Situated only one hour by road from Sydney or a short ferry trip from Sydney’s Northern beaches, the festival fun starts onboard FantaSeas’ vessel from Palm Beach with captain and crew dressed as Italian sailors and an accordionist serenading the passengers!

During the Festival, sponsored by the National Australia Bank and Campbell’s Home Timber and Hardware, who supplied every screw, nut and bolt in the resort, a plethora of stalls fill stunning piazzas adorned with Italian Renaissance Art, offering authentic homecooked Italian cuisine such as pasta dishes,

wood fired pizzas, gnocchi, arancini, canolli, biscotti and other Italian pastries, at the Mediterranean inspire venue.

To experience Italian culture barista’s will demonstrate how to “express� a good coffee and a cooking show by our Italian chef will give you some handy hints. Sample Italian wines and beer and taste some of the best Italian liqueurs! If you are planning a trip to Italy, talk to the Italian State Tourism Board, presenting a travel showcase. Ladies - don’t miss our pop-up Fashion Show by designer Clara, on the balconies of Piazza Giulietta and check out the Italian Murano glass jewellery.

Explore our function room displaying an Italian photographic exhibition, or catch an Italian film in the cinema.

Italian cars line up for viewing and our own “Michael Angelo� local artist Simon Sawell, will be on site with paintbrush in hand, adding to the collection of Italian Renaissance art found throughout the resort.

Punch & Judy (originating from Italy) and the Pinocchio puppet shows will entertain the kids, along with Piccolo the Clown and Benino the Donkey. Or introduce them to the Italian breed of Maremma dogs. Last but not least, our popular Italian singers, George Vumbaca, Sam Pellegrino and Nata Forte will have the crowd on up its feet.

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Out and About

Cycling videos sought for film project Central Coast cyclists are being offered the chance to be in a movie, and win a prize, by ďŹ lming a short clip of themselves cycling.

The offer is part of a project called The Rolling Film Project being run by the Peninsula Environment Group.

Entrants must attach a camera to their bike, helmet or jacket and send a couple of minutes of video to the ďŹ lm project team.

Selected clips will be edited into a short ďŹ lm to be screened around the Central Coast. “The aim of the ďŹ lm is to showcase and celebrate cycling around the Coast,â€? Rolling Project director Mr Pete Graham said. “We want anything from cycle paths to mountain biking to BMX tracks.â€?

Some simple ideas include ďŹ lming your cycle to the train

station, getting creative with time lapse, night rides and so on.

But you don’t need to edit the footage – just let the camera roll. “Cycling is a fantastic way to get around,â€? co-founder of the Rolling concept Ms Mandy Francis said. “It keeps you ďŹ t, it’s good for the environment and the Coast is full of beautiful cycleways and trails.â€?

Skateboarders can also submit footage. “Rolling means any form of human-powered transport... anything that rolls,� Mr Graham said.

The ďŹ nished ďŹ lm will be screened at the opening in Art Studios Gallery, North Gosford, on Friday, April 17, from 6pm to 8pm and on exhibition from April 15 to 26.

Media release, 6 Mar 2015 Peter Graham, The Rolling Film Project

A previous Pearl Beach Easter Saturday Monster Book Fair

Book fair to be held at Pearl Beach The Pearl Beach Easter Saturday Monster Book Fair will be held from 9am to 5pm at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 4.

Now in its 39th year, the event is the largest single fundraising activity with proceeds going toward the Memorial Hall’s repairs and upkeep.

Pearl Beach Progress Association president Mr Ross Christie said: “I am delighted that the Pearl Beach community

will continue the long tradition of staging the Easter Saturday Book Fair. “An extensive collection of high quality books awaits the serious reader as well as beach holiday novels. “With nearly all books priced at $2, the Fair represents a great opportunity to stock the shelves. “The Fair will again feature children’s books, reference, educational, cooking, gardening, art, travel and novels, and we are extremely grateful for these

wonderful book donations and believe that the Fair is an additional attraction for visitors to Pearl Beach,� Mr Christie said.

The book fair will also feature collectables and bric-a-brac tables jammed packed with treasures and pre-loved items.

A rafe will be held and there will be the traditional homemade cake stall and jams.

Media release, 17 Mar 2015 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association

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Directory - Not for profit Community Organisations

GROW Groups meet weekly all year round

patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quilting bees Day and Night Groups 4325 4743

Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free Join us for a midday meal Help with shopping and cooking classes 4341 6699

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

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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.

P.O. Box 376, Woy Woy

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Art

4324 5164

Ettalong Beach Art & Crafts Centre Adult classes in Pottery Watercolours, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Silvercraft, Patchwork & Quilting Children’s Art & Pottery Mon – Sat 10am – 3pm 43418344

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Do you have issues with your landlord or real estate agent?

Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks.

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Central Coast Art Society Weekly paint-outs Tues 4369 5860.

Workshops 9.30am 1st & 3rd Wed Gosford City Art Centre 4363 1820.

Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed for demonstrations

Community Care Services - Central Coast For people with memory loss & their carers. Enjoy a relaxing coffee morning Rocky Point Café - Ettalong Beach Memorial Club 3rd Wed 4324 4244

publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

4325 1420 Point Clare Art & Craft Wed - Adult Art Class Wed & Fri - Adult Crafts Bunka Embroid, Cards, Crotchet, Cross Stitch $3 Point Clare Community Hall 10am - 12noon 4325 5007 Hospital Art Australia Meet every Tue and Fri 9am-2pm - 109 Birdwood Ave, Umina - Painting and Canvas drawing. Volunteers welcome 4341 9920

Bushwalking National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends.

4389 4423 & 4332 7378

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

4341 9333 Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre Mon - Fri - Cards, Computer Lessons, Dancing, Indoor Bowls, Fitness, Handicrafts, Leatherwork, Line Dancing, Painting, Scrabble, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Yoga, Darts 4341 3222

Community Groups ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster.

Aims: Safeguard ABC’s independence, adequate funding, high standards.

Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers www.fabcnsw.org.au

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

Cash Housie 50 Games every Sat night Peninsula Community Centre, McMasters Rd, Woy Woy, 7.30pm. Proceeds to Woy Woy Catholic Parish. wwcphousie@hotmail.com

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Spinning and weaving,

Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc.

Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots more.

For a FREE calendar call 0428 461 188 cco30s@live.com.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each weekend.

Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme 4344 5556 4396 3640 50pssg@gmail.com I AM LOST Deep Conversations & systematic exercises for understanding my self & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society Ancient and modern knowledge.

Thurs evening fortnightly 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au

Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation The Mingaletta community centre provides its members and other community groups a meeting place and referral hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs.

Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

Peninsula School for Seniors The Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, Rumikin, Craft, History, Walkers, Coach trips Tues, Wed, Thur 4341 5984 and 4341 0800 Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Every Tues 10-11.30am Paula Newman - 4344 9199 Probus Club of Umina Friendship, fellowship and fun Advancing intellectual, cultural and social interests for active retirees 55yrs+ Non Political and Non Sectarian - 2nd Wed 10am, Everglades Club uminabeach@probusclubs.com.au

Probus Club of Woy Woy Friendship, Fellowship, and social functions for active retirees.

1st Wed - 10am Everglades Country Club 4341 9195 Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Beginners classes for PC or

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

Training for volunteers & their managers. 4329 7122

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

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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

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

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

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

Health Groups 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

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

Arthritis NSW 3rd Tues 10.30am Peninsula Community Centre, Cnr McMasters Rd and Ocean Beach Rd, Woy Woy 4324 8310 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

Blue Wave Living Formerly Woy Woy Community Aged Care Providing residential aged care to the frail aged.

Permanent and respite care accommodation available.

Information sessions held 2nd and 4th Tues - 11am or by appointment 4344 2599 reception@bluewaveliving.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

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship Anyone 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 4368 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 Everglades Country Club 2nd Tues 11am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 4341 7177

Marine Central Coast Rescue Unit Marine Education Courses.

Radio Licenses, Boat Safety & Boat License & PWC License Tests, Navigation, Seamanship

and Meteorology. g 4325 7929 www.vmrcc.org.au

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 repertoire. 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 4365 4414 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 & getting Greens 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.

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Everglades Country Club

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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 knowledge, 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 and Thurs 830am-230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

Sport Woy Woy Judo Club 3 Classes every Tue & Fri 5.30pm to 8pm Ettalong Leisure & Learning Centre Min age 5 years old Mob:0434 000 170 www.woywoyjudoclub.com

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 life’s potential.

Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses check our website for activities. www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

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

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Out and About

Dingo’s Breakfast plays at folk club The next Troubadour Folk Club concert to be held on Saturday, March 28, at the Woy Woy CWA Hall will feature The Dingo’s Breakfast from WA. With almost 140 years of performing experience between band members Roger Montgomery, John Angliss and Bruce Boyd, The Dingo’s Breakfast present a selection of Australian music, poetry and yarn spinning, with an accent on comedy.

The Troubadour Folk Club will also hold a house concert on Wednesday, March 25, featuring

the United Kingdom’s Bob Fox. Bob is a folk singer from England’s north east, with over 40 years of recordings and performances.

After completing 18 months in the West End production of War Horse, Bob recently returned to his roots to play folk clubs, arts centres and folk festivals throughout the UK. He then accepted the role of Songman for a further 18 months in the War Horse UK and Ireland Tour and is in now Australia to perform at the National Folk Festival.

Email, 16 Mar 2015 Michael Fine, Troubadour Folk Club The Dingo’s Breakfast

Italian Festival to be held at Ettalong The Italian Festival at Ettalong will be held for the sixth year over the weekend of April 18 and 19. “’Bellisimo’ is the general comment when asked ‘did you enjoy the food at the Italian Festival?’” said Festival coordinator Ms Alex Quinn.

“The festival was the result of residents encouraging the owner of Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort to showcase this unique venue with an annual event.

“Built by an Italian family, this unusual resort contains a 40 room boutique motel, the stunning Cinema Paradiso complex and a European style village market.

“At the Festival, a plethora of

stalls fill stunning piazzas adorned with Italian Renaissance Art, offering authentic home-cooked Italian cuisine.

“Food such as pasta, wood fired pizzas, piadina, antipasto, gnocchi, arancini, canolli, biscotti, gelato and other Italian delights will be enjoyed at the Mediterranean inspired venue.

“To experience Italian culture, baristas will demonstrate how to ‘express’ a good coffee.”

Patrons may watch the Italian chefs at work and sample Italian wines and beer and taste some of the best Italian liqueurs.

“The Italian State Tourism Board will present a travel showcase.”

A fashion show will held and Italian Murano glass jewellery will be displayed.

The function room will host an Italian photographic exhibition, and an Italian film will be shown in the cinema.

Italian cars will line up for viewing and local artist Simon Sawell will be on site with paintbrush in hand, adding to the collection of Italian Renaissance art found throughout the resort.

“Punch and Judy (originating from Italy) and the Pinocchio puppet shows will entertain the kids, along with Piccolo the Clown, Gem our Italian Face painter and Benino the Donkey,” said Ms Quin.

Popular Italian singers George Vumbaca, Sam Pellegrino and Nata Forte will provide entertainment.

Email, 17 Mar 2015 Alex Quinn, Ettalong Italian Festival

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

Monday March 23 Sherlock Holmes auditions, Peninsula Theatre, 7pm

Friday March 27 Son of FLASH writing workshop, Peninsula Theatre

Saturday March 28 Opera in the Arboretum, Crommelin Native Arboretum, Pearl Beach Dragon, Ettalong Diggers, 8:30pm Son of FLASH writing workshop, Peninsula Theatre Troubadour Folk Club concert, Woy Woy CWA Hall, 7pm Cast Off! Food and Wine Festival, Woy Woy Boulevard, 12pm-7pm NSW State Election

Sunday March 29 Pretty Beach Markets, Pretty Beach Public School, 9am-2pm Holy Communion, St Andrew’s

Church, Umina, 8am Holy Eucharist, St Luke’s, Woy Woy, 10am Son of FLASH writing workshop, Peninsula Theatre

Monday March 30 Easter Chocolate Ettalong Diggers, 7pm

Raffle,

Thursday April 2 Last Supper with foot washing, St Luke’s Church, Woy Woy, 8:30am Last Supper with foot washing, St Andrew’s Church, Umina, 7pm

Friday April 3 Gallery of 6 exhibition, Hardys Bay Community Church, 9am-5pm Good Friday service, St Andrew’s, Umina, 8am Veneration of the Cross, St Luke’s Woy Woy, 10am Stations of the Cross, St Luke’s Woy Woy, 3pm PhoTTex, Killcare SLSC

Peninsula directory of services, contacts and support groups

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

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360

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

Saturday April 4

Accommodation

Easter Vigil - A Service of Light with Renewal of Baptismal Promises, St Luke’s Church, 7pm 100 game Bingo marathon, Peninsula Community Centre, 2:30pm-10:30pm Pearl Beach Easter Saturday Monster Book Fair, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 9am-5pm Peninsula Easter Art Revue, Olive Branch Gallery, Umina, 3pm

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

Animal Rescue

Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524

Sunday April 5

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Transport

A Coupla Numbers, Patonga Hotel Easter Day, Holy Communion, St Andrew’s Church, Umina, 8am Holy Eucharist, St Luke’s Church, Woy Woy, 10am

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

Tuesday April 7

Counselling

Children’s Pottery Workshop, Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre, 1pm-4pm

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

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

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

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

Problems, Habits & Addiction

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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Woy Woy Sea Scouts have competed in sailing, canoeing, kayaking and iron man at the 65th Scouts Sirius Cup Regatta at Balmoral Beach on March 15 and 16.

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EASTER SERVICES Palm/Passion Sunday 29th March 8am Holy Communion @ St Andrew's Umina 10am Holy Eucharist @ St Luke's Woy Woy

Maundy Thursday 2nd April 8.30am St Luke's Woy Woy 7pm St Andrew's Umina ( Last Supper with Footwashing )

Good Friday 3rd April 8am St Andrew's Umina 10am St Luke's Woy Woy (Veneration of the Cross) 3pm St Luke's (Stations of the Cross)

Easter Vigil 4th April 7pm St Luke's - A Service of Light with Renewal of Baptismal Promises

Easter Day 5th April 8am Holy Communion @ St Andrew's Umina 10am Holy Eucharist @ St Lukes Woy Woy

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They returned to Woy Woy late Sunday afternoon jubilant with the Group Ironman trophy, first Girl Cub Ironman, first Girl Venturer Ironman, second Boy Venturer Ironman, second Boy Scout Ironman, third Place Double Canoe Venturer short course, and third Place C2 Double Canoe Venturer Marathon.

The club also made the finals in all under-11 years to under-15 years canoe races.

With light weather conditions on Saturday which saw nine to 10 knot winds increasing to around 16 knots, all Woy Woy Scouts and Venturers were able to compete.

“Conditions were perfect for our Laser class division sailors who competed the three lap course out past Middle Head, over to Grotto Point, down and around the Clontarf Point marker and back to Balmoral Beach in less than two hours,” said Woy Woy Sea Scouts group leader KylieAnn Scott.

“This result sliced more than an hour off last year’s result.”

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“Today was the most fun I have ever had sailing.

“The pressure was on, but we knew how to deal with it.”

The NS14 in Division 1 Sailing, which had to contend with a longer three lap course that headed out to Gowland Bombora, as well as navigate between another Middle Harbour Regatta, ferries and the open water, competed the course in less than three hours.

“This was an amazing achievement for our Venturer Crew, who returned to shore only to get back out on the water and compete in the marathon canoe event and take third place,” said Ms Scott.

“Sunday’s Ironman events saw all our Cubs, Scouts and Venturers wake up at the crack of dawn to run laps around Balmoral Oval, swim laps of Balmoral Pool and go on to win the Group Iron Man trophy.

“With winds gusting over 30 knots, white caps, rain, and a swell of over 2.2 metres, all sail races were

reluctantly cancelled on Sunday.

“But this didn’t dampen the resolve of our Scouts and Venturers to make the most of the weather conditions.

“Instead of packing up and going home, they took the chance to practice water safety drills in severe weather conditions with the Scouts Water Activity Sydney Harbour (SWASH) team.

“Man over board drills and maneuvering powerboats in swell and chop was the order of the day and a great way for them to deepen their respect for the sea.

“First Woy Woy’s second Sirius Cup shows what a difference a year makes.

“It marks another proud and amazing effort from all our Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Leaders, and shows what groups like us can achieve when we have the

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Out and About

Famous lawyer’s artworks in Art Revue The second annual Peninsula Easter Art Revue will open at the Olive Branch Gallery in Umina on Saturday, April 4, at 3pm.

Thirty artists have submitted their works for hanging in the gallery, including Jocelyn Maughan, Robyn Palmer, Warren Pickering, Chris O’Brien, Robin Norling, Olwyn Hirsch and Elsie Winkel.

Recently returned from Norfolk Island, artist and writer Noel Olive will also display his

pen and ink drawings of the seascapes of Norfolk.

The former Sydney lawyer, who spent 10 years in the Pilbara and represented families during the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, has completed his third book on the Pilbara, this one covering the 1980s and 1990s.

The exhibition will be open daily from 11am to 3:30pm from April 5 to 7.

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Sustainable seafood and wine festival at Woy Woy A sustainable seafood and wine festival called Cast Off will be held in Woy Woy on Saturday, March 28, from 12pm to 7pm.

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The inaugural event is being organised by Woy Woy’s Fisherman’s Wharf which is this year celebrating 40 years in business on the Central Coast.

As part of the celebration, third generation family member Sam Clayton conceived the idea for the festival along with Tim Stockton and local cooking identity at Julie’s Place, Paul McDonald.

“We are very keen to promote sustainable seafood practices, which is a big part of the Fishermen’s Wharf philosophy and the Festival as well,” Clayton said.

“We will be profiling local restaurants, cafes, artisanal producers and wineries in the area.

“Healthy, homegrown food is something we are really keen to support and have selected key producers for a general market as well,” he said.

Food vendors will include Avoca’s new Italian hangout Bombini, the hip eatery-cumgallery Like Minds, The Hungry Traveller food truck, Coast 175 in Ettalong, Safran, Pachamama in Hardys Bay, the Green Tangerine from Long Jetty, the Peninsula Jasmine Greens and of course, Fisherman’s Wharf.

All will offer $5 tasting plates along Woy Woy’s Boulevard.

Two family-owned and operated boutique wineries will be the key beverage vendors comprising Scarborough Wine Co. from the

Hunter and local winery Wollombi Wines.

Six String Co in Erina will cater for the beer lovers and Batlow Cider and The Grifter Brewing Co. round out the offer.

To stay on trend, cooking demonstrations will be hosted

by Paul in the cooking marquee, where festivalgoers can have a brush with fame as celebrity foodies do their thing, including Masterchef alumni Julie Goodwin, Billy Law,

Mindy Woods,Tony Bilson, the irrepressible Steve Hodges from Fishface and the knowledgeable and chief spokesperson of sustainable seafood in Australia, John Susman.

Entertainment will include The Moving Stills, Kris Morris, Elwood Myre and Counter Cats on the Rhythm Hut Live Stage on the day.

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Sport

Charity day raises $900 Woy Woy Bowling Club’s March Charity Bowls Day raised almost $900 for Central Coast Kids in Need, bringing the yearly total so far to almost $4000.

Forty-eight bowlers turned up on the day.

The next Charity Bowls Days will be held on April 19 and May 17.

Email, 15 Mar 2015 Ken Dixon, Woy Woy Bowling Club

Veterans’ bowls day The Bowls Central Coast Veterans’ Day was held on Monday, March 16, at Woy Woy Bowling Club and also Munmorah United Bowling Club.

Woy Woy hosted 54 players, 19 of which were veterans and 32 of which were super vets, from southern clubs.

Registration opens for winter touch competition The Peninsula Touch Association is encouraging men, women, boys and girls to get involved in the upcoming winter touch competition on the Peninsula.

“Touch is a great sport for people of all ages,” said Association president Mr Rod Dillon.

“It’s fun, a great way to keep fit, make new friends and beat those winter blues.

“We have women’s, men’s and mixed competitions from first through to fourth division – so

there’s a competition level for everyone this winter,” Mr Dillon said.

Peninsula Touch holds competition games on Wednesday nights at McEvoy Oval in Umina with games starting from 6pm and trials games starting on April 22.

The season launch will be held at Ocean Beach Hotel on Wednesday, April 8, from 7pm to 8pm Registration fees start from $900 per team for teams paying electronically in full by April 8.

Further registration fees are applicable for payments outside

this date.

Individuals without a team can also attend and put their name down to be placed into a team.

Players must be 14 years or older to participate at Peninsula Touch Association.

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Bridge club championships Members of the Brisbane Water Bridge Club have contested the Country Teams Club Championships over the weekend of March 7 and 8.

A round robin format pitted each team against each other to find the eventual winning team.

Club Champions for 2015 are Karen Ody and Carolyn Molloy with Sylvia Foster and Jaan Oitmaa.

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Sport

Judo club brings home medals Athletes from Woy Woy Judo Club took home a swag of medals from the Hunter Valley Judo Open competition held over the

weekend of March 14 and 15.

Twelve athletes represented Woy Woy Judo Club, receiving six gold, seven silver and

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seven bronze medals, including the junior athlete throw of the tournament.

Competitors from Woy Woy ranged between the ages of six and 15 years with some participating in their first judo competition.

Head coach Danny Simmons Junior said: “I’m so proud of them all, especially the first timers, they really fought hard and couldn’t stop smiling.”

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moved his opponent around to put him in the perfect position and executed a lovely technique for the win and received a trophy for his efforts.

Following the loss of Woy Woy Judo Club’s chief instructor Danny Simmons Senior due to a long battle with illness, the family non-profit operated club has been working tirelessly looking for permanent residence on the Peninsula and government grants to ensure more for its club and members.

Woy Woy Judo Club is on the road again over the following weeks with players competing in the NSW State Judo Tittles at Sydney Olympic Park at the end of March, the Central Coast Open and Monsters Competition in April, along with commencement

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Sport

Tough surf conditions for finals day Competitors weathered tough conditions at UminaOcean Beach for finals day of the Open NSW Surf Life Saving Championship on Sunday, March 15, the closing stage of the 2015 state title.

Gusty cold 25 plus knot southerly winds and rain squalls blew straight onto the competition areas turning umbrellas inside out and sending athletes scurrying under tents when the skies opened.

It also blew up the surf, which suited the stronger athletes.

Umina’s Jemma Smith bettered last year’s results with a good performance over the three-day event that netted her four gold, in the champion under-17 lifesaver, under-17 surf race, under-19 rescue tube rescue and under-17 swim team, plus three silver and two bronze.

“The under-17 swim team gold was the highlight because it’s all the girls I train with plus our coach was there as well,” Jemma said.

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how I’m going compared to the rest of NSW.” Umina finished ninth overall from 87 clubs that competed at the Open.

“An amazing result for our small club. We certainly matched it with the bigger clubs,” added Smith.

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Fine performances at age championships The 2015 NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championships held at Umina-Ocean Beach from March 6 to 8 saw a number of fine performances from local clubs.

Lachlan Braddish (Umina) continued his red-hot form on his home beach picking up two individual gold medals in the

under-13 Ironman and Surf Races.

The hosts also picked up wins in the under-13 Mixed Cameron Relay (Lachlan Braddish, Leilani Healey, Kirsten Miller, and Charlie Polson) and the under-14 Beach Relay (Bradman Best, Darcey Coleman, Cooper Jack, and William Scott).

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NSW Sport Manager Shane Knight said: “I would like to thank Ocean Beach-Umina for their flexibility and passion as hosts of the NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championships.

“Both clubs certainly embody the spirit of getting things done despite the numerous challenges thrown their way.”

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