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Kathy Smith wins by just 203 votes Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has been declared the winner of the seat following a close count with a final result of 50.23 per cent compared with Liberal candidate Chris Holsten’s 49.77 per cent.

Despite former Member Holstein receiving more first preference votes with 20,535 to Smith’s 18,654, the distribution of preferences saw Smith finish with a total of 22,029 votes to Holstein’s 21,826.

Greens candidate Kate da Costa followed Holstein with 4346 first preference votes and a final total of 5039.

Independent Jake Cassar received 2698 first preference votes and a final total of 2856 while Christian Democratic Party candidate Andrew Church received 1091 first preference votes and a final total of 1126 and No Land Tax candidate Matthew Maroney received 938 first preference votes.

Ms Smith wrote on her Facebook page: “I will be a strong voice for the Central Coast and make sure that the people of the Central Coast are no longer forgotten and get our fair share of funding.

“Looking forward to a positive and bright future for the Central Coast,” she said.

Ms Smith said the campaign was “quite nerve-wracking”.

Election Day at Woy Woy South Public School

“We did everything we could.

“We spoke to thousands of people.

“I got lots of opinions and there

Seawall to cost $900,000 Gosford Council has accepted a tender to build a seawall at the Lance Webb Reserve in Ettalong.

The works, costing more than $900,000, will include the construction of a new rock revetment, beach access ramp and stairs, and stabilisation of existing stormwater outlets along the reserve.

Council accepted the tender from Cooma company The JDS Group Pty Ltd. The JDS Group Pty Ltd is a design, construction and

engineering company undertaking a wide variety of quality assured - controlled major and minor contracts, primarily for State and Federal Governments and Local Government clients, throughout NSW, Queensland and Victoria.

According to the report by Council’s department of community growth, they have completed many similar projects and come highly recommended from previous clients.

Gosford Council agenda GR0.6, 24 Mar 2015

are lots of things that need fixing.

“What this election has shown is that the Central Coast shouldn’t be taken for granted.

“The Liberals swept our region at the 2011 election but failed to listen to local concerns about cuts to the roads budget, cuts to health, cuts

to our local schools, and despite a massive community backlash the Liberal Government will continue with their plans to privatise our state electricity assets.

“The Liberal Party lost the faith of Central Coast residents for failing to listen to the community, and instead focusing on internal party squabbles and scandals relating to potentially illegal donations.

“Labor presented a positive plan for the Central Coast.

“We pledged more than $1 billion across the region for local roads, building new classrooms, upgrading Wyong and Gosford Hospitals, and investing in important infrastructure like the Ettalong to Umina Foreshore and a regional performing arts centre in Gosford.

“Unlike the former Liberal Members of Parliament, I will not sit idly by while millions of dollars are ripped out of our region.

“I will be a strong voice for Gosford and will stand up for local residents against continued cuts by the Liberals.”

Former Member for Gosford Chris Holstein was contacted for comment but could not be reached.

Media release, 9 Apr 2015 Kathy Smith, Labor Website, 9 Apr 2015 NSW Electoral Commission Victoria Power, 8 Apr 2015 Interviewee: Kathy Smith

Review of alcohol-free zones Gosford Council will review its alcohol-free zones after complaints that they prevent responsible social drinking that has taken place for many years without issue.

The council will investigate the possibility of timed alcohol-free

zones as a way to address the issue.

It will make representations to the NSW Government on the apparent inconsistency between the Ministerial Guidelines and the provisions of the Local Government Act. It will ask that the Guidelines

be reviewed to provide greater flexibility to councils in managing local areas.

The council has asked for staff to report on all possible solutions.

Gosford Council agenda NM.2, 24 Mar 2015 Gosford Council agenda CIT.10, 13 May 2014

Request to lift alcohol ban A petition with 204 signatures has been sent to Gosford Council by local residents who want the alcohol free zone around the Empire Bay waterfront to be lifted.

They petitioners said they did not wish to behave in an anti-social

way and police attending admitted that they were only acting on complaints about the consumption of alcohol, not behavioural issues.

They said that a drive around the waterfronts recently at Davistown, Hardys Bay and Ettalong found that people were enjoying a beer or a quiet wine without any

annoyance to others.

They asked: “Why are we being treated differently?”

The petition requested Council consider a curfew system with sensible consumption of alcohol between 12pm and 8pm.

Gosford Council Agenda P.7, 24 Mar 2015

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Monthly average rain in one week

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The Peninsula has received close to its average monthly rainfall in the first week of April.

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A total of 148.2mm of rain was recorded in the first 10 days of the month, compared to thel average for the whole month of April of 157mm.

Rainfall of 109.3mm fell over just two days – April 4 and 5.

The high rainfall this month followed the March total of 66.4mm, which was just over half the March monthly average of 118mm.

A total of 661.2mm of rain has been recorded so far this year. This compares to a cumulative average of 540mm at the end of April.

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Mountain Districts communities reaffirm Gasfield Free stance

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Council to expand Bullion St carpark 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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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

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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.

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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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

place, but some people are quite concerned that the company that’s been undertaking the clearing may take down the tree if we leave.

“I have personally spoken with the manager of the site, and have had ongoing communication with Wyong Cr Greg Group spokesperson Best, both of whom Mr Jake Cassar said: have assured me that the “Our group was told nesting tree is safe for recently that Johns Rd now. will be closing for road “Furthermore, I’ve works and that our camp been told that negotiations will have to move on.” between Council and “We realise the road the developers to secure works have to take the nesting tree are

he future of Camp Eagles Nest, established to protect a white bellied sea eagle’s nesting tree in Wadalba, is unclear, with road works in the area expected to force the group to move on.

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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

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on the first night the group decided not to stay overnight.

The owner of the car said she left her car there overnight as her battery was flat and had arranged to pick it up the next morning.

She said as the police didn’t have any leads, “we can speculate about who did it but we can’t really point the finger at anybody in particular”.

The group has been subject to significant harassment including hate mail and eggs and bottles thrown at them

and their cars.

“One man in particular stopped and told me I was going to get shot,” the owner of the torched car said.

“It was during the day and he just stopped and wound down his window and said I would be shot.”

Mr Cassar said: “Contrasting to that, our group has also received overwhelming support with 2,000 locals from the Wyong Shire signing our petition to save the nesting tree from the bulldozers.

“While we fully

appreciate the need for new infrastructure to accommodate the new residents, we are very hopeful that commonsense will prevail, and the iconic white bellied sea eagles will continue to soar high above the Wadalba community for generations to come.

“We will certainly keep respectfully lobbying for this result,” Mr Cassar said.

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.

Party volunteers handing out ‘how to vote’ flyers at Point Clare Public School on Election Day

iberal candidate for the state seat of ust over 1% separates the two preferred candidates for the Seat of The Entrance Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, who is the with Labor’s David Mehan sitting on 50.65% and Liberal’s Michael Sharpe on current sitting member, could relinquish 49.35% at the time Coast Community News went to press. the seat to Labor’s Kathy Smith with less than confident was telling me there was a campaign we ran and Two candidate preferred reasonably 1% difference between the two in the Two iVotes, however, saw about the direction the big swing in my direction to extremely proud of the Candidate Preferred vote at the time Coast Sharpe ahead, but only count was heading in. start with but we couldn’t volunteers and very proud to have been working with “We’re feeling pretty get ahead of ourselves.

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Smith was sitting on 50.45% (15,136) of total formal votes while Holstein was only 0.9% behind on 49.55% (14,864).

While the initial count is complete for all 34 booths in the electorate on polling day, the count continues for prepoll venues and declaration votes.

Preliminary figures for declaration votes, however, see Holstein in front with 964 to Smith’s 908.

First preference votes saw Holstein in front by 4.91% (16,512) with 42.97% to Smith’s 38.06% (14,628).

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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Greens candidate Kate da Costa was voted third with 8.99% (3,454) followed by Independent Jake Cassar with 5.76% (2,212), Christian Democratic Party candidate Andrew Church with 2.31% (887) and No Land Tax candidate Matthew Maroney on 1.92% (738).

Seats will be declared on Wednesday, April 8.

Both candidates were contacted for comment, however, did not respond by the time Coast Community News went to press.

Website, 31 Mar 2015 NSW Electoral Commission

The count is still continuing for pre-poll venues and declaration votes.

Sharpe was ahead with the most first preference votes with 44.28% (19,151) followed by Mehan with 42.08% (18,197).

Greens candidate Scott Rickard received 8.96% (3,874) of the vote, followed

by Christian Democratic Party candidate Hadden Ervin with 2.66% (1,152) and No Land Tax candidate Sonia Lopreiato with 2.02% (872).

Mehan said he was

they’re still counting and there’s still some absent votes and postal votes to count,” Mehan said.

“We’ve been ahead during the entire count but it’s not a huge margin.

“I think the party ran a pretty good campaign; one of the good aspects was all our volunteers were local.

“It’s funny in The Entrance because the early swing must have been something to do with which booths were counted.

“My campaign manager

Greens at The Entrance and I went in and some of the bowlers recognised me and wanted Labor T-shirts.

“When we left they were still drinking and they all had their T shirts on and they were dancing in front of the club band.

“It was nice to see a little bit of good humour like that,” Mehan said.

Sharpe said he remained hopeful, but acknowledged it was going to be a few more days before the final count was in.

“I’m proud of the

“I’m really pleased to see the commitment to infrastructure here on the Central Coast.

“It is very close and keeps moving around and I’m just watching the numbers; I’m hopeful,’ Sharpe said.

Seats will be declared on Wednesday, April 8.

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Website, 31 Mar 2015 NSW Electoral Commission Kaitlin Watts, 31 Mar 2015 Interviewees: David Mehan and Michael Sharpe

Despite former Member Holstein receiving more first preference votes with 20,535 to Smith’s 18,654, the distribution of preferences saw Smith finish with a total of 22,029 votes to Holstein’s 21,826.

Greens candidate Kate da Costa followed Holstein with 4346 first preference votes and a final total of 5039.

Independent Jake Cassar received 2698 first preference votes and a final total of 2856 while Christian Democratic Party candidate Andrew Church received 1091 first preference votes and a final total of 1126 and No Land Tax candidate Matthew Maroney received 938 first preference votes.

Ms Smith wrote on her Facebook page: “I will be a strong voice for the Central Coast and make sure that the people of the Central Coast are no longer forgotten and get our fair share of funding.

“Looking forward to a positive and bright future for the Central Coast,” she said.

Ms Smith said the campaign was “quite nerve-wracking”.

Election Day at Woy Woy South Public School

“We did everything we could.

“We spoke to thousands of people.

“I got lots of opinions and there

are lots of things that need fixing.

“What this election has shown is that the Central Coast shouldn’t be taken for granted.

“The Liberals swept our region at the 2011 election but failed to listen to local concerns about cuts to the roads budget, cuts to health, cuts

to our local schools, and despite a massive community backlash the Liberal Government will continue with their plans to privatise our state electricity assets.

“The Liberal Party lost the faith of Central Coast residents for failing to listen to the community, and instead focusing on internal party squabbles and scandals relating to potentially illegal donations.

“Labor presented a positive plan for the Central Coast.

“We pledged more than $1 billion across the region for local roads, building new classrooms, upgrading Wyong and Gosford Hospitals, and investing in important infrastructure like the Ettalong to Umina Foreshore and a regional performing arts centre in Gosford.

“Unlike the former Liberal Members of Parliament, I will not sit idly by while millions of dollars are ripped out of our region.

“I will be a strong voice for Gosford and will stand up for local residents against continued cuts by the Liberals.”

Former Member for Gosford Chris Holstein was contacted for comment but could not be reached.

Media release, 9 Apr 2015 Kathy Smith, Labor Website, 9 Apr 2015 NSW Electoral Commission Victoria Power, 8 Apr 2015 Interviewee: Kathy Smith

Liberal victorious in Terrigal Liberal candidate for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch has publicly stated he is “chuffed” with his win.

The final votes for the seat of Terrigal were still being counted at the time Peninsula News went to press on Friday, April 10.

Crouch was ahead by 16.96 per cent with 58.48 per cent of the Two Candidate Preferred votes with 18,153, while Labor candidate Jeff Sundstrom was sitting on 41.52

per cent with 12,888 votes.

In the first preference votes Crouch sat on 25,288 (51.87 per cent) ahead of Sundstrom on 15,288 (31.31 per cent).

Greens candidate Doug Williamson finished up with 5762 first preference votes with 11.80 per cent, Christian Democratic Party candidate Murray Byrnes had 1561 with 3.20 per cent and No Land Tax candidate Nadia Ruben had 893 with 1.83 per cent

of the vote.

Sundstrom posted on his Facebook page: “Congratulations Adam. Victory is yours to enjoy.”

“Now please get on with fixing the damage done to Terrigal by your predecessor.

“Keep your sword sharp my friend ... I will be back.”

Mr Sundstrom told Peninsula News he was pleased with how his campaign went.

“It was really a great campaign.

“We were up against it from the start.

“It’s a very safe Liberal seat so we had a very hard task ahead of us so I think we performed above expectations.

“I just want to thank my family and the volunteers that helped us.

“We had people come along and door knock and they became involved in the campaign as volunteers,” said Mr Sundstrom.

Mr Crouch said he was thrilled

with the campaign they ran and was “very happy with the result”.

“We are currently holding just under 60% of the vote at the last count and we are just waiting on the final numbers.”

Website, 10 Apr 2015 NSW Electoral Commission Kaitlin Watts, 31 Mar 2015 Interviewees: Adam Crouch, Jeff Sundstrom

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Kathy Smith wins by just 203 votes Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has been declared the winner of the seat following a close count with a final result of 50.23 per cent compared with Liberal candidate Chris Holsten’s 49.77 per cent.

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“While I really appreciate the communication, our group is choosing to remain cautiously optimistic.

“Our group has endured a lot to maintain our peaceful protest camp.

“We have faced our fair share of challenges, including harassment at night and one of our cars was recently destroyed after being torched,” Mr Cassar said.

The car was torched at the camp at 2:30am

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.

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Two Anzac Day services

Wicks seeks support for military personnel Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks is asking Peninsula residents to consider supporting serving military personnel and recently-returned veterans ahead of Anzac Day this year.

She said it was equally important to commemorate the acts and deeds of those present at the Gallipoli landings as it is the ongoing work of the men and women who continue to serve and represent our nation abroad today.

“It is important to honour and support the current generation of Australian Defence Force members and veterans who have served on our behalf in what are often complex, challenging and extremely dangerous environments,” Ms Wicks said.

“In recognition and gratitude for the service of our current personnel I encourage residents of the Central Coast to consider donating to ex-service organisations such as the RSL, Legacy and Soldier On. “These excellent organisations provide terrific support to our ADF

personnel, past and present, and their families.

“I’m also aware of how our communities on the Peninsula will be commemorating this important day in our nation’s history, and encourage residents to make plans to attend one of the events being planned in their area.

“The Woy Woy Ettalong Hardys Bay Sub-Branch is hosting a local service at 10:30am on Anzac Day at the Memorial Park.

“There will be several other events as well, across the Central Coast, where we’ll have the opportunity to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

“We’ll also be recognising those who continue to serve and represent our nation abroad today, and we’ll think of their families and loved ones on this day,” Ms Wicks said.

Donations can be made to Legacy or Soldier On in support of those personnel who have been wounded on operations and those family members who are suffering financially and socially from the death of a loved one.

Messages can also be emailed to serving personnel at supportthetroops@defence.gov. au.

Australians will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landings during the First World War on April 25.

Media release, 9 Apr 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

The Woy Woy Ettalong Hardys Bay RSL Sub Branch will hold two Anzac Day services in Woy Woy on Saturday, April 25.

The day will start at Woy Woy train station at 5:15am with a march to Memorial Park for the Dawn Service which will be held at 5:30am.

The mid-morning march will start at 10am from the Deepwater Plaza car park for the 10:30am service at Memorial Park.

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The Empire Bay community will commemorate the centenary of the dawn landing of our troops at Gallipoli at the Empire Bay Cenotaph from 11am on Anzac Day, Saturday, April 25.

“Our service remembers the sacrifices of all men and women who have served over the years to protect the free society that we enjoy today,” said Empire

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residents have been busy knitting, crocheting and sewing poppies to be worn at remembrance services at Empire Bay Public School on April 24 and for the service at our cenotaph on Anzac Day,” Ms Consoli said.

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Three-day Anzac exhibition at Pearl Beach A service will be held in Pearl Beach at 10am on Saturday, April 25, to commemorate Anzac Day and the 100th Anniversary of Gallipoli along with a threeday exhibition called Tell Us Your Story from April 24 to 26.

The official opening of the exhibition will be held on Friday, April 25, at 5pm with a presentation

by Robert Holden, author of And the Band Played On. The book pays homage to the camaraderie, innocent enjoyment and how music lifted the Anzac spirit in the battlefields of the First World War. The exhibition will be open from 12pm to 4pm from Friday to Sunday.

Pearl Beach Progress Association representative Ms Lynne Lillico said that at the end of the First World War there was a great flurry of activity throughout Australia, raising memorials to the fallen and those who had served.

“After the Second World War, the question of suitable memorials arose once more.

“There was much discussion and considerable nationwide enthusiasm for war memorials that were useful or practical.

“Since 1927 gifts for public war memorials had been allowed as tax deductions, and many small communities all over Australia took advantage of these taxation provisions to build long-needed facilities such as parks, playing fields, swimming pools, churches, fountains, civic centres and community halls.

“Back then, Pearl Beach residents William Steinbeck, James Armstrong and William Frost who were the president, secretary and treasurer of the Pearl Beach Progress Association bought a block of land at 9 Diamond Rd to donate to the association as the site for a community hall,” Ms Lillico said.

John Steinbeck, a relative of William Steinbeck, said: “I have a number of items of interest from my uncle Wilfred Batten who was decorated four times at Gallipoli, my father Ted who was decorated in Tobruk and my uncle William who was captured in Singapore and died in a Prisoner of War camp.”

Ms Lillico said many Pearl Beach residents and families have a close connection with a loved one or a friend who has served in the service of their country in war and peace.

“We have been loaned photos,

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letters, postcards, diaries, clothing and a number of precious items to display at the exhibition.

“Many stories are extremely poignant and emotional and at times quite pragmatic with touches of Aussie humour.

“The Prisoner of War diaries are amazing with their honest description of daily life.

“The exhibition will help to remind us of close alignment of the lifestyle we enjoy in our current way of life,” Ms Lillico said.

Entry to the exhibition is by gold coin which includes refreshments.

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Opera in Arboretum raises $200,000 in 10 years The annual Opera in the Arboretum, held in the Crommelin Native Arboretum at Pearl Beach on Saturday, March 28, marked the 10th anniversary of the event.

This year’s 10 year gala production featured four of Australia’s operatic superstars in Cheryl Barker, Jose Carbo, Louise Callinan and Rosario La Spina.

The event attracted more than 800 patrons who were treated to a mix of opera and music in the ambience of the Arboretum.

Over the past 10 years, Opera in the Arboretum has raised close to $200,000 for a wide range of

local charities and Rotary projects.

This year one of the major beneficiaries will be Coast Shelter to help its mission to end homelessness on the Central Coast.

Event organiser Mr John Greenway said: “Our Rotary Club is very proud of Opera in the Arboretum and we are so grateful to our sponsors, the artists that perform, the dedicated team of Rotarians and other volunteers and of course the wonderful public for their continued support on our amazing journey.”

Media release, 30 Mar 2015 Graham Taylor, Rotary Club of Woy Woy

Marine Rescue supported outrigger race Two rescue vessels and their volunteer crews from Marine Rescue Central Coast were tasked to support an Outrigger Canoe Race on Broken Bay on Saturday, March 21.

Conditions were challenging when the eight outriggers, each with 10 paddlers, launched from Ettalong on Saturday morning for the 34km triangular course around Broken Bay. The course had been modified due to three metre seas and strong southerly winds, eliminating the offshore segment to Third Point.

Marine Rescue vessels Central Coast 21 and Central Coast 22 joined the outriggers around 7:15am and escorted the racing outriggers throughout the race until it was completed early afternoon.

The rescue skipper reported to the Point Clare Radio Room Duty Crew, Janne Sheppard and Duncan Coles, that canoes were regularly out of sight as they dipped into the troughs and conditions were most uncomfortable for canoe and boat crews throughout the day.

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Liberal victorious in Terrigal Liberal candidate for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch has publicly stated he is “chuffed” with his win.

The final votes for the seat of Terrigal were still being counted at the time Peninsula News went to press on Friday, April 10.

Crouch was ahead by 16.96 per cent with 58.48 per cent of the Two Candidate Preferred votes with 18,153, while Labor candidate Jeff Sundstrom was sitting on 41.52 per cent with 12,888 votes.

In the first preference votes Crouch sat on 25,288 (51.87 per cent) ahead of Sundstrom on 15,288 (31.31 per cent).

Greens candidate Doug Williamson finished up with 5762 first preference votes with 11.80 per cent, Christian Democratic Party candidate Murray Byrnes had 1561 with 3.20 per cent and No Land Tax candidate Nadia Ruben had 893 with 1.83 per cent of the vote.

Sundstrom posted on his Facebook page: “Congratulations Adam. Victory is yours to enjoy.”

“Now please get on with fixing

the damage done to Terrigal by your predecessor.

“Keep your sword sharp my friend ... I will be back.”

Mr Sundstrom told Peninsula News he was pleased with how his campaign went.

“It was really a great campaign.

“We were up against it from the start.

“It’s a very safe Liberal seat so we had a very hard task ahead of us so I think we performed above expectations.

“I just want to thank my family and the volunteers that helped us.

“We had people come along and door knock and they became involved in the campaign as volunteers,” said Mr Sundstrom.

Mr Crouch said he was thrilled with the campaign they ran and was “very happy with the result”.

“We are currently holding just under 60% of the vote at the last count and we are just waiting on the final numbers.”

Website, 10 Apr 2015 NSW Electoral Commission Kaitlin Watts, 31 Mar 2015 Interviewees: Adam Crouch, Jeff Sundstrom

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Ettalong Public School was the most popular choice with 2786 total votes lodged.

Of the 2786 votes recorded at Ettalong Public School, 119 were informal.

Liberal candidate Chris Holstein was the favourite with 1116 votes, followed by Labor’s Kathy Smith on 1096, Greens candidate Kate da Costa on 224, Independent Jake Cassar on 130, No Land Tax candidate Matthew Maroney on 53 and Christian Democratic Party candidate Andrew Church on 38.

A total of 733 votes were lodged at Booker Bay Preschool, 19 of which were informal, with Holstein receiving the most amount of votes on 355, followed by Smith with 262, da Costa with 52, Cassar with 24, Maroney with 11 and Church with 10.

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus received a total of 1696 votes, 66 of which were

informal, with Smith receiving 748, Holstein 588, da Costa 142, Cassar 103, Church 28 and Maroney 21.

Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus received 1752 votes, 43 of which were informal, with Holstein leading marginally with 709 votes, followed by Smith with 706, da Costa with 238, Cassar with 90, Maroney with 35 and Church with 31.

Empire Bay Public School recorded 154 votes, 12 which were informal, with Holstein receiving 60, Smith 41, da Costa 18, Cassar 15, Maroney 6 and Church 2.

Patonga Hall took 168 votes, four of which were informal, with Holstein receiving 81, Smith 41, da Costa 23, Cassar 15 and Maroney and Church receiving two each.

Pearl Beach Community Centre took 364 votes with two informal; Holstein received 164, followed by Smith on 111, da Costa on 65, Cassar on 11, Church on nine and Maroney on two.

Woy Woy South Hall had 921 votes recorded including 45 informal votes; Holstein received 355, followed

by Smith on 335, da Costa on 91, Cassar on 57, Maroney on 21 and

Church on 17.

The Bays Community Hall recorded 267 votes, eight of which were informal; Holstein received 139, Smith 65, da Costa 35, Cassar 14, and Church and Maroney both received three.

Umina Hall recorded 1406 votes, 56 of which were informal, with Smith receiving 542, Holstein with 531, da Costa with 139, Cassar 75, Maroney 41 and Church 31.

Umina Public School received 2057 with 64 of these informal; Smith received 880 while Holstein received 776, da Costa received 187, Cassar 91, Church 30 and Maroney 29.

Umina Uniting Church took 1928 votes, 68 of which were informal, with Smith leading on 900, followed by Holstein on 671, Cassar on 115, da Costa on 102, Maroney on 49 and Church on 23.

Woy Woy South Public School recorded 2338 votes, 100 of which were informal, with Smith leading on 1088, Holstein second on 732, Cassar on 174, da Costa on 167, Church on 40 and Maroney on 37.

Website, 9 Apr 2015 NSW Electoral Commission

Terrigal electorate counts Residents of Empire Bay, Killcare and Pretty Beach who were required to vote in the Terrigal electorate for the NSW State election on March 28 were able to do so at four polling places in the Peninsula area.

followed by Sundstrom on 95, Williamson on 22, Byrnes on five and Ruben on two.

Wagstaffe Community Hall had 872 votes, 25 of which were informal; Crouch led the tally with 438, followed by Sundstrom on 234, Williamson on 159, Byrnes on nine and Ruben on seven.

Residents were able to vote at Woy Woy South Public School, Wagstaffe Community Hall, Ettalong Public School and Empire Bay Public School.

A total of 2752 votes were recorded at Empire Bay, 87 of which were informal; with Liberal candidate Adam Crouch receiving the most amount of votes on 1365, followed by Labor’s Jeff Sundstrom on 892, Greens candidate Doug Williamson on 289, Christian Democratic Party candidate Murray Byrnes on 60 and No Land Tax candidate Nadia Ruben on 59.

Ettalong Public School recorded 300 votes, 17 of which were informal, with the most amount of votes received by Crouch on 159,

Woy Woy South Public School recorded 97 votes, four of which were informal, with Sundstrom leading on 34, followed by Crouch on 28, Williamson on 24, Byrnes on four and Murray on three.

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Pearl Beach artist exhibits at botanic garden A collection of Pearl Beach artist Marijke Greenway’s work is currently featured in her Colours of Australia exhibition in The Palm House in the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, until April 29.

Ms Greenway said the exhibition features “all my favourite subjects that I have come across during my travels around our varied and colourful country as well as our amazing bird life which we sometimes take for granted but should not”.

“I have painted the very bright lorikeets and king parrots, as well

Complaint about neglected property Gosford Council has received a petition with 14 signatures from concerned residents of Davis St, Booker Bay, regarding a neglected property.

as lesser known birds like bush stone-curlews which are seldom seen,” she said.

“I have now been painting for 30 years and still feel the same excitement as I did when I first started.

“Sometimes I am tackling the same subjects but express myself in a different way.

“It is like throwing yourself a challenge to be unique every day,” Ms Greenway said.

The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 4pm and entry is free.

Email, 23 Mar 2015 Marijke Greenway, Pearl Beach

The petitioners said the property was in a state of absolute neglect and disrepair.

They stated that the property had an unsightly appearance which detracted from the appeal of Davis St, having a negative emotional impact on neighbours and affecting resale prices.

They claimed there was termite infestation and that a collapsed shed may pose a health and safety issue if it was constructed of asbestos sheeting.

They also claimed the property was a fire hazard because of the age and disrepair of the dwelling as well as the vegetation on the property.

They said the property was unoccupied, and there had been burglaries. The block was currently being used as a storage site for wharf pylons.

The residents said they had spoken to the owner who was not inclined to spend money cleaning up

the property.

Petitioners have asked that Council take some action to coerce the owner into “doing the right thing” for the community of Booker Bay. Gosford Council Agenda P.6, 24 Mar 2015

Petition about noise Gosford Council has received a petition with six signatures from residents of Paton St, Woy Woy, regarding loud music, loud talking and bad language from an adjoining unit.

of 11pm and 3am.

They said they had contacted police who suggested that Council be asked to take action.

The residents asked that Council take action to control the noise.

The petitioners said the problem was occurring between the hours

Gosford Council Agenda P.8, 24 Mar 2015

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Retrospective exhibition in Gosford A retrospective exhibition featuring Patonga artist Robin Norling opened in the Gosford Regional Gallery on Saturday, March 28, and will remain open for public viewing until May 17.

The exhibition features more than 50 years of Norling’s paintings, drawings and sculptures.

After graduating with honours from the National Art School, Sydney, he was awarded the Sulman Prize in 1962 and was one of the youngest painters to

have won the NSW Travelling Art Scholarship.

Norling went on to complete post-graduate studies at the Royal College of Art, London.

He later pursued a career as an art educator, including art presenter on ABC radio and TV and senior education officer at AGNSW. He is best known for his figurative paintings, drawings, sculptures, as well as landscapes and abstracts.

Website, 27 Mar 2015 Robin Norling, Patonga

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History

Memorable school days at Pretty Beach Pretty Beach Primary was opened in 1927.

However, it was 1952 that Brad Berry and Keith Peaker remember well. It was their first day in Kindergarten.

The headmaster was Mr Ingram and the school had approximately 100 pupils and three teachers.

By the time these two boys finished in 1958, the numbers had reduced to an estimated 80 pupils.

In 1955, a new headmaster was appointed - the appropriately named Mr Kane, by name and nature as Brad “fondly” recalls.

When talking with Keith and Brad, it is clear they carry many fond memories of those early school days - some of the events would not happen today, however, they are both proud of the school’s achievements.

They recall the early morning assemblies, the raising of the flag and the singing of God Save the Queen.

Brad tells of the day in 1954 when the entire school caught the ferry to Gosford and stood in the heat as they waved to the Queen and Prince Philip as their train passed by without stopping.

There were many memorable school days, such as Empire Day when the children took months to build a huge bonfire.

There were happy memories of “mischief” with the fireworks, especially the “Tom Thumbs”.

To celebrate the 1956 Olympics, medals were made with gold milk bottle tops wrapped around a penny and presented to event winners; Brad proudly says he won the boxing against a Year 6 boy!

Not long after the end of the Second World War, Pretty Beach Primary School had students from many different nationalities.

There was work for their parents at a school uniform factory located at Killcare Heights.

Keith recalls that discipline was handed out by way of wearing a dunce’s hat and standing in the corner.

The children had various jobs around the school, such as putting the rubbish in the incinerator or collecting and distributing the daily milk to each child.

Sport played a big part in school life.

Major sports days with other schools were held in Woy Woy and Pretty Beach School held its sports days on the sand at low tide in Hardys Bay. The school produced some fine athletes: Allan Cardy went on to become a Rugby Union International Wallaby and Brad played for South NSW against the touring Great Britain Rugby League team.

Saving Woy Woy council chambers In 1977, Keith Whitfield, Dennis Swadling and Geoff Breene were elected to Gosford Shire Council on an ALP ticket.

As Keith Whitfield had a special interest in Australian History and Heritage, in the early 80s Dennis Swadling nominated Keith to be the first chairman of the Gosford Australia Day Committee.

The Blue Mountains Council had nominated buildings of local and national significance in a register, so Keith thought an investigation into heritage buildings on the Woy Woy Peninsula was warranted.

Members of the Brisbane Water Historical Society and The Gosford District Historical Research Association accompanied him to point out some still existing guest houses and buildings like the Old Woy Woy Hotel.

A registrar of interest was later developed.

In 1979, Gosford Council received a proposal from AV Jennings to purchase the public

library and office buildings at Woy Woy and construct a two-storey building and lease space back to council for the library and office spaces.

The Shire Engineer recommended that the proposal be refused and the alternative proposal be investigated.

The alternative plan suggested retaining the library building and developing the rest of the site.

“This library building was originally the Woy Woy Shire Council Chambers.

“On 1 August 1928, Woy Woy was formally constituted as a separate shire and existed for its own local government administration until the Woy Woy Shire was dissolved on 31 December 1946.

“The council building was constructed in 1931 in the manner of the architecture of the period.”

The shopping centre development next door had much support, for population growth had demanded such a centre.

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce supported it as did the majority of aldermen.

Public meetings were held by both sides and they were stormy and virulent.

The Progress Associations, Heritage Associations and some ALP branches supported retention of the Council Chambers, as a vital part of Woy Woy’s History.

Eventually, the state member Keith O’Connell and the Minister Paul Landa gave support to saving the chambers.

Then an Interim Heritage order was given on the building.

Meanwhile, business interests were planning and properties were bought.

In the finale, Woy Woy got two Shopping centres and saved a building that signified that once upon a time, Woy Woy controlled its own destiny.

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Nothing has occurred to warrant change The communication from your correspondent Klaas Woldring (Peninsula News, March 23) advocating drastic change to our system of governance needs to be challenged.

Nothing has occurred in Australia since Federation to warrant our Constitution to be scrapped and rewritten and the six states to be disbanded and replaced by “city capitals” as Woldring is recommending.

The concept is ludicrous to say the least.

Forum Is this “Alliance of Regional Cities” that is cited wanting to see a revolution in Australia?

This is so ironic as Australia has been the envy of the world up to the present time.

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But what could be behind this “thrust towards decentralisation”?

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An examination of this Agenda 21 reveals that the purpose is not to raise the poor third-world nations up to first-world standards, but to the contrary, to drag the successful nations down to third-world levels.

This “New World Order” would destroy national sovereignty and set up a world government led by them.

If they succeed in this quest, God help us all.

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Recognition should include the enhanced provision of postsecondary education and training for our future professionals, technicians and tradespeople.

The establishment of a Central Coast multi-campus education authority (perhaps Central Coast University of Technology) would give the young people on the Central Coast what all Australians deserve, and that is, opportunity and choice for the education and training that is required for their chosen employment and career.

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The time is right for the Central Coast and its community leaders to formulate a realistic vision for the Central Coast, a vision that embraces self-determination for the Central Coast region.

A vision which sees the region as a leading university city which generates wealth and prosperity for its residents and most importantly provides our youth with opportunity and choice about their future.

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Perfection is unlikely to be achieved Klaas Woldring says “Australia’s Constitution should be rewritten altogether” (Need for regional capitals, March 23, Peninsula News) but he has no suggestion for bringing this about.

Given that Constitutional amendments of even fairly trivial kinds are rejected far more often than they are accepted, his is an image of perfection that is so unlikely to be achieved that it is hardly worth speaking of.

What are needed are practical suggestions for improving the situation within the framework of the Constitution (which, incidentally, is not nearly as bad as he makes out).

In this line, his main thought seems to be that we need “Mezzanine Regions” created by local governments with powers delegated directly from the federal government (probably unconstitutional at present) and stronger financial status.

Admittedly, I haven’t studied the Local Government Act for some years now, but it certainly used to contain a provision for County Councils which seem to be analogous to the arrangement he is advocating, yet I see no great initiative from local government to move along these lines, even though this would seem to be a primary requirement.

In fact, the antagonism between Gosford and Wyong Councils where, one would have thought, a County Council arrangement would be of obvious benefit, suggests that nothing much is likely to happen in this direction, if we are going to rely on local government to make the first move.

As for “stronger financial status”, how does he suggest this will be achieved, given the feebleness of both local and state governments in this area?

All this concern seems to be based on the assumption that our problems will be solved by “decentralisation” and that concentration in metropolitan areas “hinders more balanced growth of Australia”.

In fact, it is the concentration of population and economic activity in metropolitan areas that has allowed us to achieve the social and technological advances that we have made, and there is no indication that decentralising decision-making power will be an over-all benefit to the country.

Forum If a policy of decentralisation were being seriously considered, the places to focus on would be Brisbane and Adelaide, not Gosford, as he suggests.

His only other suggestion seems to be that we need city governments for the whole of large urban areas that are, at present, divided up piecemeal among parochial municipalities with no interest in the overall needs of the metropolis.

In fact, in NSW, only Sydney has any overwhelming need for metropolitan co-ordination, and, in the absence of any indications of

concern by local government, the state government has taken on this responsibility.

The results of this have been mixed, but who is to say that a Woldring-style metropolitan government would have done any better; one fears that the results might have been worse.

The main problem with achieving “balanced development” (however one defines this) is not the Constitution but the irrational and counterproductive arrangement of state governments in Australia.

State boundaries are not only absurdly arbitrary but create conflicts of interest instead of cohesion between communities that should

have parallel concerns.

If Mr Woldring was proposing that state governments be replaced by regional governments based on common-sense groupings of communities that need to pull together for maximum benefit, that suggestion would at least have the merit of logic, but probably the last thing Australia needs right now is another layer of political bureaucracy interposed between the states and the federal government.

Of course, since state governments are never going to vote themselves out of existence, the idea of an efficient and functional rearrangement of second-level government will always be a

pipedream.

Despite Mr Woldring’s criticisms, federalism is a perfectly valid system of government, and, if it is broken in Australia, it is a result of the style of political action that has been adopted in recent years and not because of inherent systemic weakness.

As long as we go on voting into power the kind of politicians who have created the present situation, we can expect nothing else, and organisational tinkering along the lines suggested by Mr Woldring will probably worsen rather than improve the situation.

Email, 27 Mar 2015 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Election result confirms fears Thank you Margaret Lund for your thoughts on where Australia is going in 2015 (March 23, Peninsula News).

You have aptly summarised the philosophy and attitudes that permeate Australian society today, much to the detriment of our nation.

Sadly, the Australia that you

Forum bemoan the loss of, the golden years of the 60s, 70s and 80s, when family life was respected and everyone had a fair chance of betterment through equitable systems of government, has been overtaken by the raw politics of

self-advancement at the exclusion of society.

This weekend, in answer to your question, must have confirmed your fears, the degradation of our environment and social responsibilities have been endorsed by the electorate.

On this Central Coast, how is it that so many retirees, surely

grandparents all, have put their superannuation and property investment returns ahead of the interests of the education, welfare and future of their grandchildren, and of the disadvantaged of our society?

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Major refurbishments at private hospital Brisbane Waters Private Hospital is currently undergoing major refurbishments in order to maximise service quality and improve the experience of patients, staff and visitors.

The refurbishment, which is due for completion in June, will include 89 inpatient beds, additional

private rooms with ensuites, four refurbished operating theatres and the expansion and refurbishment of medical, surgical and mental health wards.

The refurbishment will also include a new ward for rehabilitation, offering rooms with private ensuites and newlysurfaced car parks.

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Hospital CEO Ms Kathy Beverly said the refurbishments would provide much-needed upgrades to the hospital with minimal disruptions to patient services.

“These changes will enhance Brisbane Waters’ position as one of the leading health facilities in the region,” Ms Beverly said.

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Man airlifted to hospital A man was airlifted to hospital on Saturday, March 28, after a single-vehicle crash in Killcare Heights.

Shortly before 1am, a Subaru Impreza was travelling along Wards Hill Rd when it hit a drain and several trees, before coming to stop at an embankment.

The driver, a 20-year-old Killcare man, was trapped in the vehicle before being extricated by emergency services and treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics for a broken leg.

He was later airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he

remains in a stable condition.

The driver has also undergone mandatory blood and urine tests.

A passenger travelling in the vehicle was not injured.

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Day will link people with services Peninsula Link Day will be held on Wednesday, April 15, from 10am to 2pm to connect local people with community and support services available on the Coast.

“Peninsula Link Day offers locals and families the opportunity to gain resources and information about a range of services including children and families, youth, ageing and disability, health and wellbeing, education, employment and training, government, housing and support services,” said Coast Community Connections chief executive officer Mr Andrew Tuck who has organised the day.

“Last year a young teenage girl was introduced to a service

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“In addition to information from service providers we will also provide free entertainment, giveaways, a sausage sizzle and family amusements, so it will be a great day of family fun,” Mr Tuck said.

The April event will be attended by more than 50 local service providers who will be located in themed information booths for attendees.

Entry to the event is free and families and locals of all ages are welcome.

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Be pro-active in your lifestyle choices Your local chiropractors at Umina Chiropractic Centre have called upon Peninsula residents to take up the challenge of improving their lifestyle habits to better care for their spines.

Improving our postural fitness, such as not sitting down for too long, sitting correctly, and using proper techniques when bending or lifting, can help to avoid damage to your spine.

Proper posture keeps everything in its natural position which reduces wear and tear of joints and relieves stress, improves health and enhances your appearance.

Putting up with back pain can lead to avoiding exercise and physical activity, and the effects can lead to mental health issues (including depression), and dissatisfaction in the workplace.

Low self-esteem can affect the

way we feel about our bodies, including the way we carry ourselves.

Poor posture places strain on the spine, thereby leading to potential back pain and poor spinal health.

Ways to improve your posture include: • Try standing, walking on the spot and lifting your knees up high when you’re on the phone for extended periods (don’t forget knees up mother brown).

You need to lift your legs up high in order to activate your hip flexors; • During meetings take regular stretch breaks; • While you’re working at your computer, take short breaks to stretch and stand (recommended every 20 mins); • Check and adjust your position regularly; and, • Take the stairs instead of the elevator where possible.

Spinal Health Week is a great reminder to make an appointment with your local CAA chiropractor to assess your spinal health and discuss how a more active lifestyle will improve your overall wellbeing.

Chiropractors are five year university trained and can analyse posture and spinal problems.

They can also provide expert care, lifestyle and exercise advice.

Just remember your local chiropractors are here to assist you in your journey through life, so don’t wait until pain strikes, be pro-active in your lifestyle choices and have your spine and central nervous system thoroughly assessed by a chiropractor to help you achieve and stay at your optimum health.

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Education

School wins at cattle show Twenty-one students represented Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina Campus, at the Canberra Royal Agriculture Show from February 24 to 27.

The four-day event aimed to equip students with a diverse range of skills including teamwork, communication, work ethic and professional cattle handling and preparation.

The preparation of the four

competing cattle began in November last year, with the college seeing its team of 21 students take out first, second and third places along with School Champion Steer of the Show and the most highly commended award.

Seventy-five cattle were entered by 15 schools and 21 pastoralists throughout NSW. Newsletter, 23 Mar 2015 Brent Walker, BWSC Umina

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The document will provide key elements such as the major projects and improvement strategies which will guide the school’s directions for the next three years.

The three main strategic directions that are being focused on are quality teaching and learning practices, inclusive school practices and positive, connected community.

Factors that were considered in the making of the plan were the impact of the Department of Education and Communities reforms and mandatory requirements as well as current research around student wellbeing, in particular to social and emotional needs of children.

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus has recently seen the completion of the new Support Unit area along with a number of other upgrades and more to come.

Three classrooms have been fully refurbished and a new kitchen, bathroom and outdoor play area have been installed.

Other areas of the school have also undergone upgrades with the TAS department receiving modern equipment, fridge, freezer and ovens for food technology while woodwork and metalwork areas are being developed with benches, walls, tools and storage areas currently undergoing a

modernisation process.

The farm has also recently been cleared to receive a new hothouse along with the fence line adjoining the creek.

Heat problems have been dealt with through the installation of blinds and repairs to fans, with a proposal for an industrial fan for the school hall.

Principal Mr Brent Walker said: “This fan will not only make it more comfortable for students in PDHPE lessons but allow parents to sit more comfortably during presentations, award evenings, concerts and expo evenings.”

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Young leaders join others Umina Public School’s school leaders attended Young Leaders Day at the Entertainment Centre on Monday, March 23.

Principal Ms Lyn Davis said feedback from the students was “exceptionally positive”.

“The children joined with thousands of other school leaders from across the state and heard from exceptional speakers like our NSW Premier Mike Baird, Bindi Irwin, and Dylan Parker (Paper Planes),” Ms Davis said.

“Our school leaders looked wonderful in their blazers and their behaviour was exemplary.”

Newsletter, 24 Mar 2105 Lyn Davis, Umina Public School

Students wore orange A student artwork featured in the A Central Vision exhibition

Students have artwork displayed A number of Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus students have had their artworks selected to be

displayed in A Central Vision 2015.

There were over 300 entries from the participating 15 schools all over the Central Coast.

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus teacher Mr Jeffory Phillips said: “Our dedicated art teachers helped to inspire, select and organise these artworks.

“Well done to our outstanding artists.”

The students’ artworks will be on display at Gosford Regional Gallery until Wednesday, April 15.

Newsletter, 25 Mar 2015 Brent Walker, Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus

Woy Woy South Public School celebrated Harmony Day on Tuesday, March 24.

The day involved students wearing orange as well as cultural activities which taught the value of respect and belonging.

Cultural food was also available at the canteen.

Newsletter, 24 Mar 2015 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

Swimmers selected for regional carnival Thirty-one Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus students competed at the Brisbane Water Zone Swimming Carnival on Thursday, March 5.

Age champions were Charles Polson and Lachlan Braddish.

The College placed third out of eight schools in the zone with

Lachlan Braddish, Luke Brown, Cooper Jack, Shanae Milne, Charles Polson and Brianna Woolsey as well as the 12 years girls, 14 years boys and 15 years girls relay teams selected to compete at the Sydney North Regional Swimming Carnival at Homebush.

Newsletter, 25 Mar 2015 Brent Walker, BWSC Umina

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Author writes biography of early aviator Author Greg Edwards, of Hardys Bay, has written a biography of pioneering aviator William “Billy�

Ewart Hart.

Billy, born a citizen of Parramatta, was active early in Australia’s aviation history when pilots were often referred to as birdmen before the term aviator came into vogue.

Greg’s book has been released in time for the celebration of Billy’s 130th birthday on April 20.

In the book, through a collection of newspaper articles discovered in an old family scrapbook, the reader gets a window of the times of Empire moving towards an Australian identity.

It explores Billy’s family background, his years as an apprentice dentist in West Wyalong, his experiences as a Ford car dealer and his motoring sports.

Fame came to Billy once he bought a Bristol Boxkite Biplane and attained Australia’s No.1 flying license in 1911.

Unfortunately, after many other firsts plus setting up an aviation school in Penrith, Billy Hart had the first Aussie air accident when he crashed his all-Australian monoplane in 1912.

His injuries stopped him flying successfully after that.

However, he was able to join the Royal Flying Corps for a short time during the First World War. The book explores Billy’s contribution to aviation in film, his friendships with other aviators, as well as his ideas of the future of aviation and its possible impact on defence.

Copies of the book can be purchased by contacting Greg on edwards_greg@hotmail. com.

Email, 4 Apr 2015 Greg Edwards, Hardys Bay Greg Edwards with a copy of the biography he wrote on William “Billy� Hart

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Out and About

Margaret Pomeranz campaigns to save SBS Patonga resident Margaret Pomeranz is campaigning to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Save our SBSâ&#x20AC;? by encouraging people to contact their local Member of Parliament to stop further commercialisation of the SBS. Chloe and Jason Roweth

Roweth duo at folk club Award winning duo Chloe and Jason Roweth will perform at the next Troubadour Folk Club concert on Friday, April 17, from 7pm at the Woy Woy CWA Hall.

The evening will include traditional Australian songs, poems and yarns of the people of an earlier time.

Chloe and Jason will launch their new CD Too Many Bloody Songs About Shearers By Far at the concert followed by a presentation based on songs

from the home front as well as the trenches of World War One. Troubadour Folk Club president Mr Michael Fine said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Roweths present the pick of the crop in all its bountiful variety, inspired by the recent discovery by Mark Gregory of some very early publications in various Australian newspapers.â&#x20AC;?

Entry costs between $8 and $12 with supper included.

Media release, 7 Apr 2015 Michael Fine, Troubadour Folk and Acoustic Music Club

Former ABC presenters Ms Pomeranz and Quentin Dempster are campaigning via a new online organisation called Community Run which allows anyone to start and run their own campaigns.

Currently, the SBS has a maximum of ďŹ ve minutes of ads every hour.

However, the Government is proposing to double the hourly cap on advertising, so that SBS will look like commercial TV. The SBS amendment bill was introduced in Parliament on Wednesday, March 25, and if passed, would see the doubling of ads and commercial breaks on SBS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The late Malcolm Fraser and his Coalition Government established the SBS on the back of the Whitlam Labor Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initiative, to address a gap in services for an increasingly diverse community,â&#x20AC;? said Pomeranz and Dempster.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Further commercialisation of our SBS will see the needs of the advertiser put before the needs of the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The introduction of product placement will remove the independence of probing journalism and restrict what presenters may say. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having a product placed on set, within programs will severely diminish the integrity of the SBS, as presenters would be gagged from making any comment that could be perceived to negatively portray the product or associated companies being advertised. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SBS has been home to some

CENTRAL COAST

Festival Packs A Punch! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bellisimoâ&#x20AC;? is the general comment when asked â&#x20AC;&#x153;did you enjoy the food at the Italian Festival?â&#x20AC;? 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northern beaches, the festival fun starts onboard FantaSeasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 baristaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will demonstrate how to â&#x20AC;&#x153;expressâ&#x20AC;? 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 - donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Michael Angeloâ&#x20AC;? 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.

Enjoy the fun of the festa! Ph 0424 644 448 or www.ettalongbeachmarkets.com.au

of the best Australian content, from quality dramas to world-class documentaries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SBS Radio connects newcomers in an inclusive way, while SBS World News Australia brings us world news that is often neglected by other broadcasters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is what we love most about our SBS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sadly, this will all be put at risk if this bill passes,â&#x20AC;? they said.

To get on board and email your MP, visit http://www.getup.org.au/ saveoursbs-mp.

Email, 25 Mar 2015 Margaret Pomeranz and Quentin Dempster

The Fletcher Gallery Now Open Paintings, prints, small gifts.

Open Weekends -11am-4pm.

17 Dolly Ave SpringďŹ eld www.zoeďŹ&#x201A;etcher.com or call Zoe Fletcher on 0497 766 522

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Page 18 - Peninsula News - 13 April 2015 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

Proceeds to Woy Woy Catholic Parish. wwcphousie@hotmail.com

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quilting bees Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.cottagecrafts.net.au

awlcentralcoast@optusnet.com.au

P.O. Box 376, Woy Woy

Art 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 madogis@hotmail.com

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 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.

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

4324 5164 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.

4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

Community Care Services Central Coast For people with memory loss & their carers. Enjoy a relaxing coffee morning Rocky Point Café - Ettalong Beach Memorial Club 3rd Wed 4324 4244 Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc.

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

For a FREE calendar call 0428 461 188 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

Directory - Not for profit Community Organisations 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 Inc. Beginners Class PC or Mac, Mon or Tues. Other Classes Mon to Fri, 10am to 12 md or 1pm to 3pm. Mthly Meeting with Guest Speaker, 1st Monday of month. All at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre. Information

02 4369 2530 The Krait Club Community Centre Cooinda Village, Neptune St, Umina 10.30am For senior members of community.

Gentle exercises, quizzes, games, social activities, guest speakers, entertainment and bus trips - 4344 2992 Umina Beach Men’s Shed Inc. Men share a variety of tools, pursue interests and hobbies, Spend time with other men and Learn new skills Darrell 4342 9606 Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Support both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers. 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

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

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 stateoffice@rdansw.org.au

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

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

Better Hearing Australia Central Peninsula Village Coast Playgroup Hearing loss management Carers, Grandparents, Support and educational group parents & children 7 groups across the coast ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Providing practical experience Every Tues 10-11.30am and confidence Paula Newman - 4344 9199 Learn the benefits to hearing aids Probus Club of Umina Better hearing Australia Friendship, fellowship and Central Coast fun - Advancing intellectual, 4321 0275 cultural and social interests www.centralcoast. for active retirees 55yrs+ Non betterhearingaustralia.org.au Political and Non Sectarian -

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 - Grow Groups are small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression, and loneliness and improve mental health & wellbeing. Weekly meetings at Bateau Bay, Woy Woy and a new group starting at Wyong soon. Grow is anonymous, free and open to all. Bring a support person if you like.

Details 1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free Join us for a midday meal Help with shopping and cooking classes 4341 6699 Mary Mac’s Place Providing hot, freshly cooked meals - Mon to Fri 11am-1pm with support, info & referrals 4341 0584 marymacs@woywoycatholic.org.au

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins.

Peninsula Corn. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm www.oa.org - 0412 756 446 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

Pink Butterfly Breast Cancer Support Group First Sunday 10.00am -12.00 Shop 71 Schnapper Road Ettalong Markets 0428 712 251 Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Meals Delivered daily to your door Nutritious, great for the elderly 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Carer’s Support Group For carers of loved ones with dementia - 1st Wed 10 to 11.30am Paula 4344 9199 Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Clinic sister; counselling; alternate therapists; groups and community education; drop-in; support for women in crisis; 4342 5905 Wed & Thur 9.30am-3pm 20a McMasters Rd, Woy Woy www.ccwhc.com.au

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

www.pcfa.org.au

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship 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

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

Marine

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

Central Coast Rescue Unit Marine Education Courses.

Radio Licenses, Boat Safety & Boat License & PWC License Tests, Navigation, Seamanship and Meteorology.

4325 7929 www.vmrcc.org.au g

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.

Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club Everglades Country Club 2nd Tues 11am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 4341 7177

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 JAZZLEAGUE Live Jazz Bands - Come to listen, Come to dance Free - Every Sun Central Coast Leagues Club Gosford 2-5pm www.jazzleague.net

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

Service Groups

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

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

Rotary Club of Umina International service organisation of business leaders improving lives of youth & those in need.

Weds.

Everglades Country Club

Peninsula Women’s Health Centre We offer counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services are provided by women for women 4342 5905

curleys@ozemail.com.au

www.cccwhc.com.au

kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

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

Don Tee 0428 438 535

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

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

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

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

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

13 April 2015 - Peninsula News - Page 19

Out and About

Students win in photographic project Two students from Umina have been named winners in the Central Coast Through My Eyes project coordinated by the Northern Lakes Regional Business Chamber and the Epicentre at San Remo.

The project gathered a collection of winning photographs from students taking part in a community beautification project.

The organisers and sponsors invited school students to participate in the project by taking photographs of their local area.

Each photo was a snapshot of some of the best sights of the Central Coast through the eyes of the young students – of the pristine beaches along our coastline to the waterways and iconic sights.

Peyton Nicholls, 12, who attends St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School was named a winner for a photo of Umina Beach South, while Taylor Shaw, 14, who attends Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina, was named a winner for a photo of Kincumber Waterfront.

Northern Lakes Regional

Business Chamber president Ms Robyn Earley said: “We had over 300 entries and the talent these young students demonstrated is outstanding.

“Judges looked for creativity, originality, whether the photos were of interesting places and had they a unique point-of-view and how well the photo met the theme of Central Coast Through My Eyes.”

Email, 19 Mar 2015 Maree Hands-Booth, Northern Lakes Regional Business Chamber Taylor Shaw's photo of Kincumber Waterfront

Peninsula directory of services, contacts and support groups

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Emergency Some of the winning artwork by students including Taylor Shaw’s (far left) and Peyton Nichols’ work (second from left)

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

Monday April 13

Friday April 17

Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours Monday Meanderers, Bouddi National Park, 10:30am-3:30pm Children’s Pottery Workshop, Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre, 1pm-4pm Endeavour View Club Woy Woy meeting, Everglades Country Club, 10:30am

Troubadours Folk Club concert featuring Chloe and Jason Roweth, Woy Woy CWA Hall, 7pm

Tuesday April 14 Central Coast Art Society Paint Out, Turo Reserve, Pretty Beach

Wednesday April 15 Endeavour View Club Woy Woy Friendship Day, Ettalong Diggers, 11am Peninsula Link Day, Coast Community Connections, 10am2pm

Thursday April 16 Game On – Show, Ettalong Diggers, 11am

Saturday April 18 Italian Festival, Ettalong

Sunday April 19 Italian Festival, Ettalong Soiree by the Sea, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 4pm

Friday April 24 Tell us your Story exhibition, Pearl Beach Memorial hall, 12pm4pm

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Sunday April 26 Tell us your Story exhibition, Pearl Beach Memorial hall, 12pm4pm Blues Brothers, Ettalong Diggers, 7:30pm

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Bronte will attend development camp Bronte Smith of Umina Beach Surf Lifesaving Club has been named one of the 2014/15 Surf Lifesaving NSW Junior Lifesaver of the Year finalists.

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Sport

Jeff Dixon, Gary Jones, Lindsey Hicks and Tony Wood

Major fours final TJ Gordon and Alicia Molik

Alicia Molik coaches nine-year-old at Umina Trent Jacob (TJ) Gordon from Umina had the chance of a lifetime on Friday, March 20, when he took to the court for a tennis lesson with former world number eight Alicia Molik and three friends at Umina Tennis Club.

Nine-year-old TJ won Tennis Australia’s Tennis Hot Shot of the Year 2014 award at the 2015 Australian Open.

As part of winning the accolade, TJ was awarded a lesson with program ambassador Alicia Molik, a year’s worth of coaching at his local club and $5000.

Molik spent the afternoon with the young up and coming students of Umina Tennis Club watching them play and signing autographs for everyone.

Club owner-operator Kristy Packer said: “It was a once in a lifetime opportunity with all of the club’s players getting to mingle with Alicia Molik for the day.”

“We are so proud of TJ and are just glad to have our tennis players experience such a unique event,” Ms Packer said.

TJ said: “It was the best experience ever.

“Alicia taught me lots of new things with my backhand and she

said I had a good serve.

“I loved it when we played a game against each other.

“That was so much fun.

“The best part was when my friends got to join me and Alicia Molik coached the four of us together,” TJ said.

The Hot Shot of the Year competition recognises 12 aspiring tennis stars for best demonstrating the spirit of tennis through participation, enthusiasm and enjoyment of the game.

In January TJ and 11 finalists were guests at the Australian Open, watching the world’s best battle it out for the Grand Slam title and the chance to play on centre court at the iconic Rod Laver Arena.

Media release, 25 Mar 2105 Harriet Rendle, Tennis Australia Media release, 30 Mar 2015 Kristy Parker, Umina Tennis Club

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

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

MON - 13 0239 - 1.59 0929 - 0.50 1538 - 1.34 2123 - 0.66 THU - 16 0552 - 1.76 1215 - 0.28 1830 - 1.71 SUN - 19 0224 - 0.23 0831 - 1.73 1434 - 0.29 2053 - 1.94 WED - 22 0502 - 0.34 1106 - 1.45 1649 - 0.54 2314 - 1.80 SAT - 25 0054 - 1.60 0748 - 0.58 1353 - 1.25 1926 - 0.79

TUE - 14 0349 - 1.63 1030 - 0.42 1643 - 1.45 2234 - 0.57 FRI - 17 0035 - 0.35 0646 - 1.78 1303 - 0.25 1918 - 1.82 MON - 20 0316 - 0.23 0923 - 1.65 1519 - 0.35 2140 - 1.94 THU - 23 0556 - 0.43 1159 - 1.36 1736 - 0.64 SUN - 26 0150 - 1.52 0845 - 0.62 1457 - 1.26 2033 - 0.81

WED - 15 0454 - 1.70 1125 - 0.35 1739 - 1.58 2337 - 0.46 SAT - 18 0130 - 0.28 0740 - 1.77 1349 - 0.25 2006 - 1.90 TUE - 21 0409 - 0.27 1015 - 1.55 1604 - 0.44 2227 - 1.89 FRI - 24 0002 - 1.70 0651 - 0.51 1253 - 1.29 1827 - 0.73 MON - 27 0253 - 1.47 0940 - 0.62 1559 - 1.30 2143 - 0.80

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The final of the men’s major fours championship held at Umina Bowling Club on Sunday, March 15, was won by the team of Jeff Dixon, Tony Wood, Lindsey Hicks and Gary Jones.

and won five ends in a row to finish as convincing winners 24-10.

The team of Gary Arnold, Paul Watson, Phil Poulton and Arthur Glynn put up a spirited fight, however, the experience of Gary Jones’s team won out in the end.

Email, 24 Mar 2015 Ian Jarratt, Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club

The match was evenly contested until the half way mark when Gary’s team jumped ahead

Bowls day raised $1000 The weekly Lawn Bowls Day at Sporties at Woy Woy was held on April 1 and accommodated over 60 players.

The day raised over $1000 to assist one of the club’s members with medical care.

Players turned up in their favourite NRL team outfits and started the day with a Spider where

every player sends a bowl toward the jack at the same time; this was won by Terry Abbott.

The club also hosted the annual Woy Woy versus Davo Lawn Bowls match on Wednesday, March 25.

A number of rinks were contested and Woy Woy eventually prevailed.

Email, 4 Apr 2015 John Orme, Sporties@Woy Woy

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Sport

Underpass praised by triathletes Members of the St Huberts Island Triathlon Club have tested the new underpass at the Rawson Rd rail crossing and given it the thumbs up.

Club president Ray Moore complimented both the State Government and Gosford Council on the underpass saying that it would provide a safe passage for both pedestrians and cyclists.

With the planned closure of the existing level crossing once

the Bulls Hill railway underpass is complete, this will be the only access for pedestrians and cyclists to cross from one side to the other.

With cycling becoming more and more popular and Gosford Council providing more cycle ways, Mr Moore predicted that the new underpass would provide safe passage for visitors and local residents.

Email, 20 Mar 2015 John Greenway, St Huberts Island Triathlon Club

Priest blesses bowling green Umina Beach Bowling Club had its number three green formally blessed by Father Max Sainsbury, the NSW Police padre, on Sunday, March 22.

The green is the second tifdwarf green to be introduced to the Central Coast and around 80 players from the club attended the

formalities.

Patron and life member of the club Wally Rainbow was one of the first to test the green and said it was a big step forward for the club and its bowlers.

Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club president Mr Robert King said, in inviting Father Max, he hoped that his blessing of the green would auger well for the

green and its members.

He also stated that, after upgrading the turf on all three greens, the club could now boast of having some of the best greens on the Central Coast and invited interested bowlers to visit and test them out.

Email, 25 Mar 2015 Ian Jarratt, Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club

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Central Coast Special Olympics Cheque Presentation

Grants announced at country club Everglades Country Club president Mr Geoff Callingham met with representatives of Peninsula Junior Touch Football and Central Coast Special Olympics for a cheque presentation on Tuesday, March 10.

With assistance from Mr Mick Gage, Ms Jan Montgomery, Mr John Moore and Mr Greg Hornby, Everglades Country Club was able to present $500 to Peninsula Touch Football to provide assistance towards the recovery from vandalism to their canteen.

Central Coast Special Olympics

received $300 to assist in sending Carly Chapman to Los Angeles where she will represent Australia in athletics.

In total, Everglades Country Club donated in excess of $96,000 for the 2014 ClubGrants scheme.

Applications are now being taken for 2015 funding.

Those hoping to receive funding are able to apply in writing to the general manager of Everglades Country Club outlining the projects name, purpose and funding requirement.

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