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Gosford Council has voted to ﬁght the original Ettalong Boarding House proposal at a hearing in the Land and Environment Court - Artist impression

Council to defend boarding house refusal Gosford Council will defend its refusal of the contentious proposed boarding house at Ettalong Beach in the NSW Land and Environment Court. The Council voted six to four last Wednesday, May 6, to cease conciliation proceedings in the court and defend its refusal of the applicant’s original proposal last year. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the public opposition to the boarding house was too signiﬁcant to ignore even though council had managed to argue for major changes as part of the current amended proposal. “We realise that council staff have negotiated a number of major changes to the original proposal, in response to both our and the

community’s concerns, after the applicant appealed to the court about council’s refusal last year,” Cr McKinna said. “However, we also recognise that the community remains concerned about whether this boarding house proposal will ﬁt with the character of the local Ettalong area, and whether it has been designed with proper regard to social impacts. “Given the ongoing opposition from local residents across the Peninsula, Council has decided the matter should be defended rather than continue with the current conciliation proceedings,” he said. Council’s general manager Paul Anderson has been instructed to advise the Land and Environment Court that council wishes to cease the current conciliation

proceedings and list the matter for hearing. “Ultimately, it will be up to the court to determine the fate of this boarding house proposal,” Cr McKinna added. “Defending planning decisions in the court is not something councillors take lightly, especially given the potential cost to the wider Gosford community. “However, in light of the serious concerns that are still held as well as the groundswell of opposition from the local community, we believe it is important to defend our original refusal,” he said. The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce welcomed Council’s decision to discontinue the current mediation process in the Land and Environment Court and reject the amended boarding house plans currently on exhibition.

“The chamber realises how difﬁcult this boarding house application has been for the council but, clearly, the community considers this application inappropriate for the location,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “This is a view shared by the chamber. “Council’s decision to defend the appeal is welcome news and is in direct response to the community’s expectations. “Both the Chamber and the Ettalong Beach community looked for Council’s support and achieved it,” he said. According to Mr Wales, the changes negotiated by council during the mediation process were never going to be acceptable. “Whether 24 or 30 boarding rooms, the social impacts on the

community were always going to be considerable,” he said. Inadequate parking and trafﬁc congestion were other major concerns to the community especially adjacent to the busy Ferry Road wharf, Mr Wales said. “We all understand that the Court will ultimately make the ﬁnal decision but both the chamber and the community are relieved that the council will now defend the matter in a full court hearing.” Email, 6 May 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Media release, 6 May 2015 Cr Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Gosford Council NM.3, 6 May 2015 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Rainfall totalled 431.9mm in April, almost three times the April average of 157mm. The month was the wettest in the 11 years, according to ﬁgures recorded by Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy. The next wettest months in that period were June 2007, when 377.6mm fell for the month, and January this year which recorded 367.4mm. The previous wettest April in this period was April 2007 when 286.1mm fell. Another 59.6mm has already fallen in the ﬁrst week of May, about 70 per cent of the average for the month of 88mm. So far this year, 1004.5mm has fallen which is 80 per cent of average annual rainfall of 1249mm. The highest annual rainfall

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recorded in the last 11 years was 1622.2mm recorded in 2007. The next highest was 1596.5mm

in 2011. Spreadsheet, 6 May 2015 Jim Morrison, Woy Woy

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

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).

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

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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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“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

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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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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”.

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. Community News went to press on Tuesday, by 11 votes with 984 to “We celebrated at the Mike Baird. good but unfortunately Mehan’s 973. March 31.

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Labor’s clean sweep to power Harris re-takes Mehan narrowly Wyong with a 13% wins the seat of swing to Labor The Entrance

Cyclonic storm causes major damage

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“It’s been a campaign we have fought for four years since the last election count was done.” “I pay tribute to my opponent Sandra Kerr. “This was a tough campaign about issues like electricity privitisation and TAFE and Sandra represented her party with distinction and I wish her the best in her future roles. “Most of all I dedicate this victory to my late friend Dayle Walker. “Dayle was my speech writer and former teacher colleague. “Dayle passed away from Ovarian Cancer after the last election and I miss her advice and counsel dearly. “The work starts now for the people of Wyong and to hold the Baird Government to account – especially to ensure they deliver what they promised in the lead up to the election. “My main priorities are to protect our important drinking water catchment, grow jobs and deliver the important infrastructure the area deserves, particularly Wyong Hospital,” Mr Harris said Ms Kerr was contacted for comment but did not respond by the time Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press.

Mr Mehan claimed the seat on Friday, April 3, after conferring with his scrutineers. ““I want to thank the people of The Entrance for honouring me with the opportunity to represent their interests in state parliament,” Mr Mehan said. “It is my hope that I will win the respect and support of all people in the electorate regardless of their traditional political allegiances. “Now that the Baird Coalition Government has ended the Ministerial position responsible for the Central Coast region, I want to work with all Coast representatives to ensure that promises made are delivered and that the Coast receives the attention it deserves. “I want this to be an even better place for all of us to live, work and raise a family. “I want to thank all those who worked so hard on our campaign. “Many Labor Party members on the Coast have spent the last four years working towards this result. “I have been well served by a campaign team of young, Media release, 16 Apr 2015 committed, local party David Harris, Labor Website, 15 Apr 2015 members.

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with Catley receiving 697, Uidam 467, Edwards 200, Parsons 81, Agland 41, Osborne 40, Cubis 38 and Doughty 32. Halekulani Hall recorded 1,530, 83 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 637. Uidam, 487, Edwards 113, parsons 84, Cubis 41, Agland 40, Osborne 30 and Doughty 15. Lake Munmorah Public School recorded 3,156 votes, 119 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 1,234, followed by Uidam on 1,060, Edwards on 322, Parsons on 156, Agland on 89, Cubis on 78, Osborne on 57 and Doughty on 41. Mannering Park Community Centre recorded 1,230 votes, 89 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 573, Uidam 250, Edwards 133, Parsons 66, Agland 39, Doughty 28, and Cubis and Osborne 26 each. Northlakes Public School recorded 1,974, 140 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 1,027, Uidam 373, Edwards 112, Parsons 109, Agland 91, Osborne 50, Doughty 43 and Cubis 29. Summerland Point Hall recorded a total of 1,387 votes, 62 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 498, Uidam 420, Edwards 198, Parsons 63, Osborne 46, Agland 44, Cubis 29 and Doughty 27.

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Storm mop-up starts Mopping up has started after last week’s storm, which saw the Peninsula without power, several yachts washed ashore and sewage discharging into Woy Woy Creek and into Brisbane Water at Woy Woy.

by Uidam on 25.91% (12,493), Independent Garry Edwards on 13.45% (6,484), Greens candidate Phillipa Parsons with 5.48% (2,818), Animal Justice Party candidate Joshua Agland on 2.91% (1,402), Independent Chris Osborne on 2.82% (1,360), Christian democratic Party candidate Luke Cubis on 2.74% (1,322) and No land Tax candidate Paul Doughty in 1.29% (624). Central Coast voters in the Swansea electorate were able to choose from nine local polling booths. Budgewoi Public School recorded a total of 1,618 votes, 77 of which were informal, with Catley receiving the most First Preference votes on 778, followed by Uidam on 406, Parsons on 93, Agland on 79, Edwards on 71, Cubis on 41, Osborne on 36 and Doughty on 31. Buff Point Scout Hall received 1,627 votes, 78 of which were informal, with Catley again recording the highest amount on 776, followed by Uidam on 435, Edwards on 116, Parsons on 87, Osborne on 63, Cubis on 30, Agland on 25 and Doughty on 17. Chain Valley Bay recorded 971 votes, 37 of which were informal, with Website, 15 Apr 2015 Catley receiving 465, Uidam NSW Electoral Commission 259, Edwards 85, Parsons Media statement, 7 Apr 2015 43, Cubis 32, Osborne 27, David Mehan, Labor Agland 18 and Doughty 5.

“Our campaign was greatly assisted by the help of volunteers from the local community and the work of local union members and the campaign run by Unions NSW and Central Coast Community Unions Alliance. “I hope all people in The Entrance electorate enjoy this (Easter) holiday period and I look forward to working for them once the election result is ofﬁcially declared,” Mr Mehan said. Despite winning the seat, Mehan ran second to Sharpe in the number of First Preference votes received with 41.88% (20,086) to Sharpe’s 43.89% (21,049). Greens candidate Scott Rickard received 9.37% (4,493) of the vote, followed by Christian Democratic Party candidate Hadden Ervin with 2.71% (1,301) and No Land Tax candidate Sonia Lopreiato with 2.15% (1,031). Michael Sharpe was contacted for comment but did not respond by the time Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press.

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t the time of going to press, State Emergency Services (SES) the Local Government Area, are working through over 800 calls for assistance across the and Gosford Council is Gosford and Wyong LGAs with Gosford receiving 121mm of rain working hard to rectify the issue. in the 24 hours to 9am on April 21.

SES spokesperson Heidi Groom said crews have been working to the best of their ability but phones were being overloaded. The majority of calls received have been in relation to fallen trees, power lines down, ﬂoodwaters and leaking roofs. Emergency crews are working across the region to clear fallen powerlines and make the network safe after heavy rains and high winds caused signiﬁcant damage to the electricity network. 180,000 homes and business across the network, and 77,000 on the Central Coast were without power at the time

Coast Community News went to press with Ausgrid responding to 250 hazard jobs on the Coast. Crews are currently focused on making streets safe for the public after receiving more than 2,000 calls about hazards including wires and poles down. Emergency ofﬁcers will then focus their efforts on repairing storm damage to major power lines and restoring supply to essential services. Damage to local street networks has left tens of thousands of customers without power, however, crews may not be able to

attend to these jobs until April 22. Residents are asked to check on elderly neighbours, and customers who rely on power for medical equipment are strongly urged to check their battery supply and act on their back up plan. People are being encouraged not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary. A number of Council services have also been affected by the severe weather conditions. Due to power outages and heavy ﬂooding, there have been a number of sewer discharges across

Residents are reminded to stay out of public waterways at all times during this severe weather event. Council’s waste services were also unavailable on April 21. Scheduled waste collections will recommence on Wednesday, April 22, including missed services. In addition, both of council’s landﬁlls, at Woy Woy and Kincumber, are not operating due to power outages. Kincumber, Wyoming and Kariong libraries were closed on April 21 with reduced services at the remaining Gosford City libraries.

The Central Coast and Newcastle train line was also affected on April 21 and was closed between Hamilton and the Hawkesbury River due to fallen trees and power issues. A shuttle train was operating between Hornsby and Hawkesbury River and a limited bus service was running between Hornsby and Gosford. With the wild weather expected to continue at least until April 22 with south-westerly winds of 35 to 55km/h forecast, people are encouraged to delay their journeys. Premier Mike Baird issued a warning on April 21 and urged people in the Central Coast, Hunter, Sydney and Illawara regions o head home from work as soon as they could.

“We are calling for bosses to be flexible, people to make arrangements in an orderly way to start to head home ASAP,” Mr Baird said. Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing. Anyone requiring help can ring 132 500, except in emergency situations where people are asked to ring 000.

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Rainfall at Woy Woy of 234mm in three days is expected to bring the monthly rainfall total to the highest April figure in 27 years. Power was cut to the Peninsula for almost 24 hours and more than 6000 homes were still waiting for it to be restored by the end of the week. High seas and the associated storm surge saw the cancellation of ferry services at Ettalong and Patonga. Several boats came loose from their moorings and were washed onto the Ettalong foreshore or into foreshore properties at Booker Bay. Before power was restored at the Woy Woy Sewage Treatment Plant, partially treated effluent discharged into Woy Woy Creek and Brisbane Water at Woy Woy on Tuesday, April 21. Gosford Council asked residents and visitors to avoid swimming and other activities in or on the water until further notice. It also asked residents to conserve water as water pumps had also lost power during the storm. Brisbane Water Local Area Command duty officer Inspector George Bradbury said NSW

A yacht adrift washed into a foreshore property at Booker Bay

Police had received “lots of calls” from the Peninsula. “We’ve had many calls about trees down, wires down and water across the road,” he said. “There’s been ﬂooding in Brickwharf Rd, Woy Woy, near the shopping area, and Ocean Beach and Umina Beach have been signiﬁcantly impacted with sand on the roadway, footpaths,

A tree down in Rogers Park, Woy Woy

trees pushed over and signiﬁcant amount of erosion.” He said despite the carnage, the Peninsula wasn’t as badly hit as some other suburbs. “I don’t think the Peninsula was that bad compared to other parts of this area,” he said. “Now we’re just in a recovery phase, getting power back on, Council cleaning up roadways,

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abor’s Yasmin Catley has been declared the winner of the state seat of Swansea with 62.98% of the vote over Liberal’s he seat of The Entrance has been abor’s David Harris has been elected declared won by Labor’s David Mehan Johanna Uidam with 37.02%. as the member for the seat of Wyong Catley received the most Gwandalan Community with 50.38% of the vote ahead of First Preference votes with Centre recorded 1,691 votes, with 58.73% of the votes over Liberal’s Liberal’s Michael Sharpe with 49.62%. Sandra Kerr with 41.27%. 45.03% (21,712), followed 95 of which were informal, Harris received 51.15% (23,565) of the First Preference votes followed by Kerr with 36.76% (16,936), Greens candidate Vicki Dimond with 6.71% (3,091), No Land Tax candidate Annie McGeechan with 2.02% (929), Christian Democratic Party candidate Stevan Dragojevic with 1.98% (914), Independent Noel Holt with 0.83% (348) and Independent Alex Norwick with 0.55% (252). Harris has thanked the people of Wyong for showing faith and giving him a second term representing them in the NSW Parliament. “I sit this morning very humbled by the support I’ve received from the people of Wyong,” Mr Harris said. “Our team achieved a swing of around 13.3% and we got across the line with 51.1% primary votes and almost 60% two party prefererd,” Mr Harris said “I’m particularly honoured to be given a second opportunity to represent this wonderful area in Australia’s oldest Parliament. “I take this opportunity very seriously and I’ll work my heart out for this area I love so much. “To my family, campaign team and supporters, I couldn’t have done it without you.

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trees and beach and coastal areas. “That will go on for some time obviously.” Gosford Council has announced it has restored many of its services, and that residents may use Woy Woy tip free of charge during the clean-up. It is hoped that power to those homes still without power will

have been restored over the weekend or early this week. State and Federal Governments have announced that disaster relief assistance is available to local people. The Insurance Council of Australia said that estimates of the cost of damage on the Peninsula would take some time to be established as claims continue to be lodged. Assessors were already visiting households and businesses in the region with priority being given to policyholders who have suffered the worst damage. The Insurance Council warned residents to contact their insurer before undertaking any repair work, as otherwise it may not be covered. In the wake of the storm, the Community Environment Network has warned that more of these types of storms could be expected in the future, thanks to climate change. Chairperson Mr John Asquith said: “It is really important that all levels of government, but particularly local government, are taking steps to protect the population and ensure that critical infrastructure, such as roads and railways and water supplies and power lines, is protected.” Kaitlin Watts, 24 Apr 2015 Interviewees: George Bradbury and John Asquith Media release, 24 Apr 2015 Ausgrid Media statement, 24 Apr 2015 Insurance Council of Australia

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taff at Wyong Council are continuing efforts to restore essential water and sewer services, monitoring road closures and cleaning up after the recent storms.

All of Council’s pumping stations are back in operation and staff are focussed on getting sewage services back on line for 2,000 affected residents in Tuggerawong, Tacoma and South Tacoma, Rocky Point and Chittaway Bay. Portaloos are available and will remain in place until normal services resume. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said Council’s roads team is focussed on managing the remaining nine road closures until ﬂooding subsides and tree and power line issues are resolved. Roads that remain closed are: Geoffrey Rd, Chittaway Point; Natuna Ave, Halekulani; Woods Rd, Jilliby; Dooralong Rd, Lemmon Tree; Tuggerah Pde, Long Jetty; The Cut, Mannering Park; Dog Trap Rd, Ourimbah; Ourimbah Creek Rd, Palm Grove and The Ridgeway, Tumbi Umbi. Tree debris blocking footpaths is being prioritised. “Our road network has fared very well and overall has suffered limited damage in the storms,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“That is largely the result of Council’s record spending on roads in the last few years and the concerted effort to lift the condition of the network and address the backlog in resurfacing. “However our unsealed road network has suffered extensive damage and it will take some time and effort to restore all the eroded pavements.” Council arborists are dealing with around 500 requests relating to public trees on sports grounds, parks and reserves and it will take some weeks for all tree debris to be removed. “There is a lot of tree debris on public land and Council are working hard to collect it,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “We are prioritising based on public safety. “We also know there are a number of trees down on private land and our contractor, Remondis, is working overtime to get round to houses to pick up the debris. “I thank residents for their patience as we deal with all the backlogs we are facing and things return to normal. “It has been heartening to hear all the stories of the community helping each

other out with showers, meals or providing chainsaws and trailers, it really is a testament to the community sprit here on the Coast,” mayor Cr Eaton said. Residents are reminded the following assistance is available: book an extra free green kerbside collection for tree debris; order an extra free red lid bin collection for perishable food waste; free drop off of green waste at Council’s Buttonderry Waste Management Facility until May 19; four Emergency Green Waste sites have been set up at Gwandalan, Mardi, Toukley and Tumbi Umbi to drop off tree debris for free until May 19; and ﬁnancial assistance may be available to residents who are experiencing ﬁnancial hardship to meet the cost of repairs or for essential household contents – call 1800 018 444. Residents are asked to hold off on booking bulk household kerbside collections for the time being so the focus can be on removing tree debris.

Local resident taking the canoe to the local shops - Aloha Drive - Chittaway Bay Photo: Debbie Boardman

Wyong LGA declared a Natural Disaster Area

Gosford Council has voted to ﬁght the original Ettalong Boarding House proposal at a hearing in the Land and Environment Court

s a consequence of the recent weather, both Wyong and Gosford LGAs have been declared Natural Disaster Areas.

Member for The Entrance Mr David Mehan said: “I want to acknowledge, and thank, our emergency services and essential services workers who have been out in some of the worse weather we have seen on the Coast, doing their job.” Local Government Areas declared natural disasters are eligible for Natural Disaster Assistance Schemes. Assistance is available to eligible individuals, primary Media release, 27 Apr 2015 businesses, Wyong Council media producers, sporting clubs and not-for proﬁt organisations.

Assistance is available in the form of small grants and concessional loans. Details are available at the Minister for Police and Emergency Services website: http://www. emergency.nsw.gov.au/ nddassistance “More speciﬁcally, I am aware of a number of people in the area whose cars have been written off as a result of storm damage,” Mr Mehan said. “These may be eligible for a stamp duty refund on their replacement vehicle. “Refunds are made where the written

off vehicle was comprehensively insured and the insurance does not cover duty for a replacement vehicle. “The Ofﬁce of State Revenue administers these refunds and can be contacted on 1300 139 814. “People living in The Entrance electorate who do not have access to the internet are encouraged to attend my ofﬁce for assistance with any of the above.”

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Media release, 22 Apr 2015 David Mehan, Member for The Entrance

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“Developments over $20 It will deliver a brand new NSW Department of Planning error has been blamed for delaying the approval of two signiﬁcant Gosford developments: the premium hotel with function million can’t be approved ‘Mariner’s Plaza’ development on the corner of Mann St and rooms, gym and pool deck by our local council; the Donnison St and the mixed development on the corner of Erina St and with associated restaurants decision has to go to the JRPP,” she said. and bar. Henry Parry Drive.

Gosford City Chamber of Commerce and Industry president, Ms Alison Vidler, said a Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) meeting held at Erina on April 28 failed to make a decision about the development. Local residents and business representatives who attended the meeting at Erina were told at its commencement that the JRPP could not make a decision about the developments because the relevant Gosford City Council reports and recommendations had

not been published in the panel’s website in sufﬁcient time prior to the meeting. This was the second JRPP delay in one month as the original meeting, scheduled for April 23, was also postponed. As a result, the JRPP will not be able to make its decision regarding the two developments until May 14, Ms Vidler said. “So, in other words, because of a bungle by the NSW Planning Department, our city’s future is once again put on hold and delayed,” Ms Vidler said in

a letter to NSW Minister for Planning, Gordon Stokes, “Many people from our community took time out of their very busy day to speak on both developments that were already passed by council staff,” she said. The Mariner’s Plaza project is being developed by Gosford City Development Pty Ltd and has an estimated value of $190 million. The project will comprise of two residential towers above a podium containing a hotel, licensed pub, retail spaces and supermarket.

It will comprise 134 rooms over 7 levels and provide underground parking for 135 cars. The mixed development proposed for the corner or Erina Street and Henry Parry Drive has an estimated value of $36.6 million. Ms Vidler said she received a response to her letter to Minister Stokes “within an hour of sending the email” and she is waiting for conﬁrmation of a meeting with the Minister. She said she intends to ask the minister why the region still needs a JRPP at all.

“It is the panel’s job to assess the development, to get people to speak on behalf or against, then, usually at that meeting, the JRPP will get to approve it. “Originally the JRPP was created because, at that point in time, councils were seen to be dysfunctional, let’s be honest. “But now our council is far from what it used to be in regards to being dysfunctional; it has come a long way.” Ms Vidler said the developments had both been approved by Gosford City Council staff and,

based on submissions received from the public, have the approval of 95% of the community. Ms Vidler said she is hopeful the May 14 JRPP meeting goes ahead and gets to approve the developments. Meanwhile, the Gosford City Chamber of Commerce and Industry will make the most of its meeting with the minister to ask for more local representatives on the JRPP and to question whether it is needed at all.

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Jackie Pearson, 5 May 2015 Interviewee: Alison Vidler Email, 1 May 2015 Alison Vidler, Gosford Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Gosford Council will defend its refusal of the contentious proposed boarding house at Ettalong Beach in the NSW Land and Environment Court. The Council voted six to four last Wednesday, May 6, to cease conciliation proceedings in the court and defend its refusal of the applicant’s original proposal last year. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the public opposition to the boarding house was too signiﬁcant to ignore even though council had managed to argue for major changes as part of the current amended proposal. “We realise that council staff have negotiated a number of major changes to the original proposal, in response to both our and the

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Court defence could cost more than $200,000 Gosford Council staff have estimated the cost of defending the Council’s refusal of the Ettalong boarding house development in the Land and Environment Court to total as much as $200,000 plus costs. However, during debate at a special meeting of the Council, Cr Craig Doyle claimed the costs could end up being more than $600,000. Speaking against the motion to defend the refusal, Cr Doyle said he had received expert advice that the case could end up costing council as much as $600,000 to $800,000. “If we lose, what we place on the table in terms of risk would be the entire legal budget of council for the year. “It could be in excess of or at least that much,” Cr Doyle said. Council general manager Paul Anderson was also asked to put a price on the decision to take the council’s original refusal back to a Land and Environment hearing. Mr Anderson initially said he did not wish to disclose how much

council would be spending on the matter. However, a full public gallery was told that council had already spent around $50,000 on defending its position and that appeal costs could be two or three times higher. If council lost the case, the developer could expect a percentage of its costs to be paid by the council. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales, a planning consultant, estimated the cost to council of the hearing to be between $60,000 and $80,000. During the meeting, Cr Gabby Bowles asked Mr Wales his estimate of the cost of taking the matter to court instead of continuing with the Section 34 Conciliation Conference. Mr Wales said he expected the appeal to cost between $60,000 and $80,000 but said the Peninsula community saw it as a “justiﬁable cost”. Mr Wales said 400 people had attended a meeting, held in the week prior to the council’s extraordinary meeting, to express their opposition to the development.

Cr Bowles asked Mr Wales if the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce would be prepared to ﬁnancially support the council’s court action. “It is not our proceedings,” Mr Wales said. “Why would the chamber ﬁnancially become a part of the proceedings. That is why we pay our rates, with the greatest respect,” he said. “We pay our rates. We expect the council to represent us.” Cr Hillary Morris asked Mr Anderson if Council could face additional costs if it decided to walk away from the Section 34 Conciliation Conference. Mr Anderson said the applicant would have the ability to apply to court to have at least some of their costs awarded. He said the design changes council had asked for during the conciliation process would have resulted in the applicant needing to engage experts and consultants and they would have incurred costs as a result. Gosford Council NM.3, 6 May 2015 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Later in the day, a number of the club’s National Service Medal recipients and patrolling members marched in the town parade. They later met guest speaker Paul De Gelder, Royal Australian Navy clearance diver and shark attack survivor. Email, 6 May 2015 Nigel Fitzgibbon, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club

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Litter survey assesses storm effects The foreshore adjacent to Tascott Train Station was the most affected during the recent storms of all Brisbane Waters foreshores near the Peninsula, according to the latest Clean4Shore litter survey. Coordinator Mr Graham Johnston said the survey was conducted on Wednesday, May 6, by volunteers from the MacMasters Beach Surf Club. Empire Bay appeared to have been spared from major damage or litter. Major litter deposits were found on the western foreshore of Riley’s Island, especially near St Huberts

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Island. The foreshore adjacent to Tascott Train Station had collected large amounts of litter from the storms and needed prompt attention, he said. Mr Johnston said the group would liaise with Gosford Council on priority sites identiﬁed during the survey, in accordance with current funding. He said the group planned to utilise local organisations to coordinate the clean-up within their own communities where possible. Woy Woy campus students will be asked to volunteer to work on the cleanup of Paddy’s Channel. Email, 6 May 2015 Graham Johnston, Clean4Shore

Gosford Council has approved Recreation Assistance Program grants for four Peninsula sporting clubs at its Tuesday, April 28 general meeting. Umina Tennis and Sporting Club will receive $1728 to pay for electrical work to isolate floodlighting to save power. Umina United Soccer Club received approval for a grant of $5000 to install a floodlight pole to improve lighting. Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics will be able to purchase a defibrillator and a high jumps mat trolley with the $1821 approved by the council. Woy Woy Rugby Club was granted $1300 to purchase two portable sun shelters.

Community groups will be asked to help clean up the super storm litter in their local area

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Community Environment Network Waterwatch Water Watch monitors the health of our waterways and it is always in need of volunteers.

Chair’s Report Welcome to the news from CEN, CEN is reliant on volunteers and community support. If you would like to join and help please contact the office or leave a message on 4349-4756. The environment was big news during the NSW Election. From Coal Seam Gas to Threatened Species, let’s hope that the new Environment Minister can make a positive difference to the NSW Environment. Cheers, John

Good Planning = Good Environment Planning is the best way to protect the environment of the Central Coast. Zoning in past decades has determined the areas that are developed. In turn the lifestyle we live and the neighbourhoods we live in. Some of the planning controls, such as flood maps and foreshore building lines keep us

safe from floods and inundation from high seas. Planning should ensure that where we live is not ruined by offensive industries such as dumps. Get involved in commenting on planning proposals in your neighbourhood, have a say to your local council. Help keep the Central Coast a pleasant green and blue region to live in.

A very practical way for you to contribute to the health of Central Coast waterways. Volunteers and schools are trained by the CEN Coordinator to measure their local water quality once a month and record the results on a website. To sign up for Waterwatch click here: waterwatch@cen.org.au and send us your name and contact details. For example, the Long Jetty team monitors 37 inflows to Tuggerah Lake, from Saltwater Creek to the new GPT at the north end of Tuggerah Parade.

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Peat Island Survey The Peats Island Lands are the iconic northern Gateway into Sydney and as such they are of National Significance. However, locals at Mooney conducted a survey of their 4 main areas of concern and the results support the rezoning plans being changed. The results: • Less Residential / Development (59%) • More Green Space / Park lands (67%) • More Community Space / Services (54%) • No High Rise / Big Development (33%) • Combination of Less Residential and No High Rise/Big Development = 91%

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Council adopts foreshore risk study Gosford Council has adopted the Brisbane Water Foreshore Floodplain Risk Management Study at its April 28 meeting. The study advocates a riskbased approach for urban areas identiﬁed with a hazard due to the effects of sea level rise. These areas include parts of the Peninsula, including areas near the Woy Woy channel. The Risk Management Study had been on public exhibition and the decision to adopt it was moved by Cr Bowles and seconded by Cr Morris. A draft Brisbane Water Foreshore Floodplain Risk Management Plan will now be prepared for public exhibition. The decision to adopt the Risk Management Study was taken following a recommendation in the minutes of the Catchments and

Coast committee of February 25. Council did not, however, adopt the Committee’s proviso that its draft risk management strategy should include a flood planning level based on the derived 100year flood level. A report on the committee’s recommendations, prepared by Council’s Department of Governance and Planning, described the recommendation to nominate a fixed residential planning horizon as “restrictive in comparison to the Strategic Policy decision of Council made on 10 March 2015, in respect of Sea Level Rise”. “It is recommended that Council, when endorsing the minutes of the Catchments and Coast Committee, not adopt the 2050 residential planning horizon as proposed in part one.” Instead, an allowance will be included in the Flood Planning Level which “should address this transition in the short to medium term”. “However, the effects of latent conditions such as rising

ground water tables, due to more frequent tidal inundation, on the serviceability of assets such as residential properties, roads, sewer and water supply in low lying areas require further investigation,” Council’s Department of Governance and Planning said in its report to the meeting. Council staff recommended an alternative to the ﬁxed planning horizon. It recommended a “Flood Planning Level based on the derived ﬂood level applicable to the development as determined by the Brisbane Water Flood Study 2013 or any subsequent updated study adopted by Council”. The Level will include a freeboard and a projected sea level rise based upon the Representative Concentration Pathway Scenario RCP 8.5 as adopted by Council “commensurate to the asset life and planning horizons for the type of development or land use”. Gosford Council Agenda, GOV.47, 28 Apr 2015

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Business awards are underway The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Peninsula Business Awards are underway. “The local chamber awards are an essential pathway for local businesses to compete at both a regional and state level and entries can be received up to Friday, May 22,” said Peninsula Chamber president, Mr Matthew Wales. “The local awards will be held on Saturday, July 4, in a gala event at the Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort in the La Fiamma piazza

and are an ideal opportunity for local business people to celebrate the strengthening local economy and diversity of businesses,” he said. “There will be a range of categories for businesses to enter in a simpliﬁed and streamlined process created from the alliance between the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards and the NSW Business Chamber. “Under the new coordinated approach, if a local business wins a category at the local chamber level, it will automatically qualify

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as a ﬁnalist for the regional Central Coast Business Excellence Awards,” Mr Wales said. Entries can be made by clicking on the 2015 Business Awards link at the chamber’s website. The event manager for the Peninsula Business Awards is Ms Jenifer Green from G’Day Hollywood Productions who is the contact point for any inquiries about the event. Media release, 7 May 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Boats to be removed from Phegans Bay turning circle Boat and trailer owners have been asked not to park on the verge of the roadway near the Phegans Bay turning circle. “Following numerous complaints from residents, about what appears

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“It was decided that I send out a notice to residents and those boat and trailer owners who park their boats and trailers on the verge of the roadway near the turning circle,” Mr Puffett said. Council has advised that checks will be made of the boats and trailers with a view to impounding or removing them if they are not moved within four weeks. “The Bays Community prides itself on ensuring that our roads and foreshore are kept free from eyesores of unused and derelict boats, trailers and vehicles,” he said. Newsletter, 4 May 2015 Bob Puffett, The Bays Community Group Inc

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Woy Woy Library will host a drop-in information session for Gosford Council’s community funding program. The information session will be held on Wednesday, May 13 from 2pm until 4pm. Applications for the council’s 2015-16 grants and sponsorship programs opened on Monday, May 4. This year’s application period will remain open until Friday 26 June. Council’s grant program is run annually to enable communities to

undertake projects and programs which align with council’s community strategic plan. For further information or to discuss any of the programs, interested Peninsula applicants are invited to attend the drop-in session. Applications must be submitted online by Friday 26 June. Additional help can be obtained by calling council’s community grants ofﬁcer. Email, 8 May 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

Heritage nominations wanted Peninsula residents, business owners and students have until Friday, May 29 to nominate people or places for the Gosford Council’s 2015 Heritage Awards. The deadline has been extended to give people more time to complete their nominations. As guardians of heritage items, any member of the public can nominate people or places which have made an outstanding contribution to the conservation, education or promotion of local heritage. Applicants are able to nominate

their work for more than one category. To qualify, all conservation work must have been completed within the last four calendar years. The promotion or education of heritage must be relevant to the Gosford LGA. The winners in all categories will be presented with a certificate of achievement at an official ceremony as part of Australian Heritage Week and National Trust Heritage Festival at the Gosford Council chambers on Wednesday, June 10. Any enquiries should be referred to council’s heritage program and projects officer. Email, 8 May 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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Runabout in last-minute rescue Marine Rescue NSW organised a 5.8m runabout to be towed to Woy Woy on Tuesday, April 28 in a lastminute rescue at Little Box Head. The volunteer duty radio operators at the Central Coast Marine Rescue NSW unit, Mr Nik Banjevic and Mr John Free, received a panic call around 7:30am. The lone person aboard his 5.8m runabout anchored about 20m off Little Box Head was calling for urgent assistance. He reported that his anchor was dragging due to the seas and a 20-knot southerly and he could not start his engine due to a ﬂat

battery. He was being pushed towards the rocky shoreline. The Water Police were contacted and their vessel, based at Church Point in Pittwater, was tasked to assist. The Marine Rescue operators maintained contact with the man whose concern increased as his runabout had got to just ﬁve metres from the shoreline by 7:47am. He deployed a ﬂare to help the water police locate him. The police reported they had the vessel in tow and on its way to Woy Woy at 7:53am. Media release, 28 April 2015 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue NSW Central Coast Unit

Association holds thank you party The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association held a party on Saturday, May 2, to thank the emergency services and volunteers who helped the community through the late April storms. Rural Fire Service ﬁreﬁghters and volunteers were thanked at

the party at the Hardys Bay Club. Many residents in the WagstaffeKillcare area were without power for up to eight days after the storm. Telephone landlines and other services took even longer to reconnect following the storms. Email, 30 April 2015 Helen Ferguson, WagstaffeKillcare Community Association

Free mulch at Rogers Park Local residents may pick up free mulch from Rogers Park in Woy Woy, that was created from the thousands of branches collected by Gosford Council since last month’s storms. Mulch is also being left in other locations by crews working for Gosford Council but residents are advised that the safest collection point on the Peninsula is Rogers Park because it has parking that enables vehicles to be reversed and trailers loaded safely. The free mulch is only available to residents for home use. The offer is not available to commercial operators. Residents will need to load the material into their car, ute or trailer. Gosford Council has also reiterated its rules in relation to the cutting down of trees as a result of storm damage.

“We can appreciate that falling trees had a signiﬁcant impact across our community,” said Gosford Council’s director of governance and planning, Ms Danielle Dickson. “There are a number of existing exemptions available that allow owners to remove some species of large trees from private property without council consent, no matter how far they are from an approved structure. “We allow owners who are concerned that a private tree might pose an immediate risk of falling and damaging property to engage a qualiﬁed tree contractor who can remove the tree without consent if it does pose a threat. “This provision is available anywhere on private land. “Given the options already available for dealing with dangerous trees on private property, we do not have any plans at this stage to

increase the distance for removing a private tree in the vicinity of an approved structure without Council consent,” Ms Dickson said. It was important that residents engage a suitably qualiﬁed tree contractor to ascertain whether a tree is in a safe condition, she said. If a suitably qualiﬁed tree contractor concluded that a tree on private property posed an immediate risk of falling, the contractor could remove the tree or make the tree safe without having to lodge an application for consent to council. Following the carrying out of these works, the contractor then had to provide council with a photograph and brief note to substantiate why the works were carried out. Media release, 5 May 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

Charged with reckless wounding A woman has been charged with reckless wounding after a Woy Woy stabbing. She was arrested at a Umina Beach residence after a man was stabbed during an alleged domestic incident at Woy Woy on the evening of Wednesday, April 29.

Police responded to reports of an injured man at a Melba Street residence. When police and NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived, they found a 45-year-old man with a stab wound to his leg. After being assessed on site by paramedics, he was taken to

Gosford Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Following her arrest, the woman was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with reckless wounding. Email, 30 April 2015 NSW Police Media

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Preferential voting is fairest devised Anne Robinson (Peninsula News, 27 Apr 2015) is completely wrong in advocating a ﬁrst-pastthe-post system over a preferential system of voting. The preferential system ensures that nobody can be elected without obtaining a majority of votes, whereas a non-preferential system allows candidates with small percentages of the vote to be elected. The sitting member for Gosford might have scored the highest number of ﬁrst-preference votes but he polled only 42 percent of the electorate. He was not wanted by 58 percent of the electorate. Australia luckily has compulsory voting, but, in other countries, it is not uncommon for candidates to be elected by 15 percent of the

Forum Letters to the editor should be sent to: Peninsula News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@peninsulanews.asn.au See Page 2 for contribution conditions eligible voters, that is, not wanted by 85 percent of the electorate. Under ﬁrst-past-the-post systems, it is a standard ploy for parties to run dummy candidates designed to siphon votes away from opponents This is extremely difﬁcult under

a preferential system where electors control the voting order down to the bottom of the ballot. The preferential system is by far the fairest yet devised, and a process in which a voter is allowed to exhaust preferences is actually a very good compromise arrangement for voters who will absolutely not vote for certain candidates but still wish to cast a valid ballot. Letter, 6 May 2015 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

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He further states that increased carbon dioxide levels and greenhouse gasses trapped in the atmosphere creates more energy. Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have increased from 230 parts per million in the 1980s to 400 parts per million today and yet there has been no discernable temperatures warming across the globe for the past 20 years. We have also experienced worse storms in the past 20 years than the most recent storms that lashed the Central Coast. Alarmist and confrontational viewpoints are not helpful. Are these claims being made with any scientiﬁc evidence to back them up?

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I’d like Anne Robinson (Peninsula News, April 27) to explain how First Past the Post can be considered democratic if the majority of electors did not want someone. Preferential voting may not be perfect, but at least it allows the possibility of most voters wanting someone else if they can’t get their

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Health

Blood bank to visit hospital The Australian Red Cross Mobile Blood Service will visit Woy Woy Hospital on Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13. Blood donations on Tuesday, May 12 will take place between 10am and 3.30pm with 24 donors

needed. Blood donations will take place on Wednesday, May 13 between 1.30pm and 7.30pm with 36 donors needed. One in three Australians will need blood, but only one in 30 donates.

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Morning tea at community church Hardys Bay Community Church is planning to be part of the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea on Friday, May 15. “Our members will be supplying all the food and drinks and would like to invite our community to this worthy cause,” said organiser Ms Angela Glover. The event, to be held at the community church, will commence at 10am. “We will be providing a variety

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of teas, plunger and instant coffee, iced water, mixed sandwiches, scones, jam and cream and a variety of delicious home-made cakes and slices,” Ms Glover said. Mr Lance Dover will be playing old standard compositions on the grand piano. Entry is by donation and all proceeds will go to the Cancer Council.

The event is for people having difﬁculty living with the effects of a traumatic life event, such as death, divorce, loss, betrayal, separation, rejection, heart break or regret. Ms Sue Henry said that, in recent years, she had reached forgiveness for the murder of a close family member. She now wanted to help others who were feeling the lingering effects of trauma. She said the seminar would cover the practical skills that can

be used each day, a guide to take home and a mobile “I Forgive You” app. “The seminar is designed to lead people to find their own way of moving forward by exploring how people make decisions, the ingredients for finding happiness and selecting practical things they can do each day to find peace,” Ms Henry said. The seminar is being held in Woy Woy at Gnostic Forest on Saturday, May 16, from 1pm until 4pm. Email, 28 April 2015 Sue Henry, I Forgive You

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Health

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Killy Cares appoints volunteers coordinator Killy Cares, the charity caring for the needs of the Bouddi community, has announced the appointment of a volunteers coordinator, Ms Elizabeth Reynolds. Ms Reynolds is known within the community and has served with other volunteer organisations and committees in education and welfare. She has worked with the elderly and with children with cancer. Her new role at Killy Cares will be to co-ordinate the overall delivery of services and support by Killy Cares volunteers to members in need in the community.

The Peninsula Village aged care facility at Umina managed to get through the recent extreme weather without interruption. A generator installed a couple of years ago came into its own during the storms. The village was able to care for

Killy Cares will host a public meeting/information night on Wednesday, July 22 at the Community Church in Araluen Drive commencing at 7.30pm. The meeting will update members of Killy Cares as well as interested members of the Bouddi community on the status of the charity. It will outline future plans including social and fundraising events, and provide an opportunity for people to ask questions and learn more about how they can support Killy Cares. Newsletter, 5 May 2015 Jenny Bourchier, WagstaffeKillcare Community Association

Red Cross help still available Peninsula residents who are still suffering from the consequences of last month’s storms can seek help from Red Cross volunteers and staff who are continuing to support affected communities. “Our specialist emergency recovery staff and volunteers are providing assistance, support, advice and helping people to link up with other agencies that can help them,” said Red Cross

emergency services manager Ms Diana Bernardi. The Peninsula does not have its own recovery centre. The nearest is located in Wyong. Red Cross volunteers and staff are working with local authorities to develop longer-term recovery plans for the coming months. Red Cross has free downloadable recovery resources on its website. Media release, 7 May 2015 Kim Batchelor, Australian Red Cross

its 350 residents and 100 staff on duty during the recent blackouts caused by the storms, according to director Mr Geoff Melville. “Many of the residents have power-assisted appliances for breathing,” Mr Melville said. Nursing home beds are power operated and the facility has lifts operating for the frail.

“Staff without power at home were able to shower and wash their uniforms at the Village and maintain the level of care the village is known for,” he said. Email, 27 April 2015 Geoff Melville, Peninsula Village

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Education

Students take part in Anzac Day Woy Woy South Public School students recently took part in Anzac Day commemorations. School students contributed to the poppy display located in Gosford as well as the choir performing at the community event

that was held. School principal Ms Kim Whealey said: “If you haven’t had a chance to see the poppy project, I urge you take your family along as it is a very impressive display.” Newsletter, 21 Apr 2015 Woy Woy South Public School, Kim Whealey

Thanks for storm help Gosford Council has extended its appreciation to local emergency service personnel and volunteers at its Tuesday, April 28 general meeting. Mayor Lawrie McKinna moved that council to extend its thanks for their help following the recent

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unprecedented storm. Council’s own employees were also been commended for their diligence and commitment, particularly customer service staff who manned the call centre outside of normal working hours and over the Anzac weekend, and employees in the ﬁeld who ensured the safety of residents in

Woy Woy South Public School has suffered less storm damage than many, with fallen branches damaging fences at the school. Principal Ms Kim Whealey said that the damage is covered by

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the clean-up. Community members were also thanked for their patience as Council staff and emergency services worked through the thousands of jobs that came as a result of the storms. Email, 28 April 2014 Cr Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council

Staff changes A number of staff changes have occurred at Woy Woy South Public School. Vision teacher Ms Karen Tunks has been relocated in the Newcastle region with her position recently ﬁlled by Ms Annabelle Yeats and Mr Kevin Smith. Ms Michelle Biddulph has been moved to “release from face to face” classes in place of Mr David Hosford who is on extended long service leave pending his retirement. Mr Matt Cox has taken over 3/4C for the rest of the year and Mr Mark Young is teaching 5S on Fridays. Newsletter, 21 Apr 2015 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

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Education

New surface for kindergarten area The 2014 Annual School Report for Woy Woy South Public School has been published and discussed at the P&C meeting held on Monday, April 27. Funds had been committed to develop a new area of rubberised surface for the kindergarten to year

two playground. Installation will commence in the next school holidays. School principal Ms Kim Whealey said the installation would give the younger students another dirt free area to enjoy. Newsletter, 28 Apr 2015 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

Polling day fundraising Ettalong Public School’s P and C Association raised over $2600 in fundraising on polling day on Saturday, March 28. Principal Mr Colin Wallis said: “This was an outstanding contribution and we certainly all appreciate their community spirit.

“Through our combined efforts we have been able to raise over $2600 towards our new playground equipment. “A fantastic effort for our new P and C executive and a great result for their hard work and commitment,” Mr Wallis said. Newsletter, 31 Mar 2015 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

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The dancers achieved ﬁrst and second place in the primary school section. The stage three dance group performed a Bollywood-inspired routine Chaiyya Chaiyya and the stage two group performed a routine to the song Mr Blue Sky. This was the ﬁrst time both

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Wine, cheese and art nights planned The Bays Community Group has two wine, cheese and art nights planned for July.

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Weekend of music at Pearl Beach The Pearl Beach Progress Association, and the Irvine family, will host a weekend of music performed by students from the Central Coast Conservatorium on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 to 24. Junior students of the conservatorium will perform in a showcase concert from 2pm on Saturday, May 23. “Music is not only good for the soul and important for relaxation in the racy world kids live in, but recent research is showing its importance in cognitive development and memory skills,” said Dr John Irvine, whose family sponsors the conservatorium’s Irvine Piano Scholarship and supports young students. “The showcase concert embraces the concept of ‘pure performance’ rather than

‘competitive performance’ and allows our younger musicians to perform with focus, passion and conviction,” conservatorium chief executive ofﬁcer and artistic director, Mr Patrick Brennan said. Allyne Brislan returns as accompanist at both concerts. Entry to the Saturday concert is free but donations would be appreciated. The Pearl Beach Music Scholarship and Irvine Family Piano Scholarship Concert will search for the Central Coast’s best young music students on Sunday, May 24, from 2pm. The annual scholarship competition, now celebrating 10 years, is for students of the Central Coast Conservatorium. Over the years, the scholarship concerts have offered performance opportunity to students who have excelled in their chosen ﬁeld. Many have moved into

performing with well-known orchestras and bands. “This prestigious event is an excellent opportunity for conservatorium students to perform for their local community and deliver truly breath-taking performances,” Mr Brennan said. “The Central Coast Conservatorium is most grateful for the ﬁnancial award that is given by the Pearl Beach Progress Association and the Irvine Family to the winners of this important event. “The prize money will help them further their musical studies at the conservatorium.” The Pearl Beach Progress Association is introducing a new initiative to celebrate the 10th year of the concerts and scholarships. “We are delighted to introduce a new initiative, the People’s Choice award providing a scholarship valued at $250, jointly sponsored by the Irvine Family and the Progress Association,” association spokesperson Lynne Lillico said. Entry to the Sunday concert is $10 for adults and children under 15 are free.

The events will feature two local artists Greg Coates and Karen Bloomﬁeld. “Greg is a practicing artist who started painting at an early age,” said community group president Mr Bob Puffett. “His early work was mainly water colours of Australian birds, and from that starting point his work has progressed to oil painting. “Greg paints various subjects that represent an overview of the east coast of Australia, such as beach scenes, marine themes and water. “These have been his main subjects for many years. “Greg’s last exhibition was at Killcare Surf Club where he sold three works of art and secured some commissions.” Mr Puffett said Karen Bloomﬁeld studied her Fine Art Diploma at Ourimbah TAFE and, since completing her training, had

successfully hung her works at one collaboration and three solo exhibitions. “Living and working on the Central Coast, Karen brings her interest in emotion to every medium she uses resulting in rich, piercing and, at times, hauntingly beautiful imagery. “Karen’s inﬂuences have been early realist painter Caravaggio, surrealist painter Dali as well as contemporary artists Georgia O’Keefe, Lucian Freud and Ben McLaughlin. “Karen received the Gosford Regional Gallery Encouragement Award two years running, placed second in the ArtTT International online competition and has gained ﬁnalist status in numerous wellregarded art competitions. “Karen routinely enters work to the Archibald and Black Swan Portrait Prizes and her work graces collections from Australia to Copenhagen.” Newsletter, 4 May 2015 Bob Puffett, The Bays Community Group

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Sport

Dreams at folk club concert The Troubadour folk club will hold a concert with the theme of Dreams and Wonder onSaturday, May 23. Musicians and poets have been inspired by dreams and wonder as far back as the beginning of time, according to club president Mr Michael Fine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of the great songs about dreams have been passed down through the generations, while new ones continue to be written and performed, passing into that long tradition.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an opportunity for performers, and anyone who would like to give it a go, to go back through their old collections and ďŹ nd songs and poetry about dreams or those that inspired wonder in them or their generation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The occasion is also a time to search for new songs and poems.â&#x20AC;? Start time is 7pm at the Woy Woy CWA Hall across from Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf. Email, 1 May 2015 Michael Fine, Troubadour Folk Club

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 clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members with medical care. Players turned up in their favourite NRL team outďŹ ts 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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Wreaths laid at Diggersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day Over 100 bowlers attended the Diggersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day held on Sunday, May 3 at Club Umina. Members formed a guard of honour for the wreath layers: Mr Leo Lees (RAAF), Mr Kevin Cunliffe (Navy), Mr Ross McIntyre (Army), and Mrs Lyn Downie

(Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services), who laid wreaths on behalf of each group. Mrs Downie, who was an invited guest for the occasion, served in the British Navy as a visual signals ofďŹ cer. Following the wreath laying, a remembrance service was conducted with the assistance of

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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

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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 0422 243 101 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 4396 3640 4388 4505 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

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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 - Volunteers

Volunteers needed for friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes. People with a second language encouraged to apply. Training support provided 4334 3877 cvscc@nsservices.com.au

Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby International service club improve lives of communities in Aust. & o/ seas. Fun-ﬁlled activities, fellowship and friendship. Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd, Fri 7.15am 4340 4529 kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

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

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

Special Interest Brisbane Water Caravan Club located on the Central Coast and looking for new members www.bwcaravanclub. wix.com/bwcc

4344 4363 Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowledge, experience and skills of members and the general public. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events - Annual exhibitions in May and December info@ccpotters.org

4324 5343

Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 830am-230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

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

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

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

Women’s Groups Country Women’s Association Woy Woy Opposite Fisherman’s Wharf Craft & Friendship 1st and 2nd Wed 10am Meetings 4th Wed 10.30am 4324 2621 Country Women’s Association Umina Branch meeting 1st Wed 10am - Craft and Friendship Wed 9am (except 1st Wed) 1st and 3rd Sunday 12.30pm 0438 033 039 - 4344 1070 Endeavour/Woy Woy VIEW Club Lunch 1st Monday, Everglades Country Club, 10.30am Friendship Day 3rd Wednesday, Ettalong Diggers, 11am 4342 2283 Gosford RSL Women’s Auxiliary For women over 18 years. Raise money for welfare of veterans and their families RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 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 www.cccwhc.com.au

WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Inc WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local businesses around a common theme of wellbeing. to share wisdom and explore life’s potential. Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses check our website for activities. www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

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

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Sport

Local yacht competes at Port Stephens Hardys Bay yacht Kelsey Blue recently competed in the Sail Port Stephens regatta.

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The American designed C&C115 (38ft) yacht was sailed by local skipper Adrian Williams and navigator Allan Adolphson, tactician Terry Feltham and trimmer Bill Egan. They were joined by two Terrigal sailors, Dave Stefani and Dave Thomas. Kelsey Blue was one of five yachts representing Gosford Sailing Club at this year’s Sail Port Stephens Regatta from April 13 to 19. The three-race Commodore Cup series was held first with a competitive fleet of 41 yachts in two divisions. Kelsea Blue produced some good results, finishing second, and third on handicap, in races one and three respectively, and third in the overall Commodore Cup series. In the second three-race series, the Port Stephens Trophy in the performance cruising division two, Kelsea

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

Monday, May 11 Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association, annual general meeting, 7:30pm at Wagstaffe Hall.

Tuesday, May 12 Red Cross Blood Bank, Woy Woy Hospital

Wednesday, May 13 Red Cross Blood Bank, Woy Woy Hospital Gosford City Council information session on community funding program, Woy Woy Library, 2pm to 4pm

Friday, May 15 Shane Shepherd, Hardys Bay Club Biggest Morning Tea, Hardys Bay Community Church

Saturday May 16 I Forgive You seminar, Gnostic

Corner, Woy Woy from 1pm to 5pm Eurogliders, Ettalong Diggers Rewind Duo Patonga Beach Hotel 730pm feat: Margaret Rew

Sunday, May 17 Jam led by Pete Thompson, Hardys Bay Club, from 7pm

Thursday May 21 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, The Cove Village, Daleys Point, 10:30am

Friday, May 22 Ben Woodham, Hardys Bay Club

Saturday May 23 Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours Woy Woy to Pearl Beach in Brisbane Water National Park, 8:30am-3:30pm Troubadoors Drems and Wonder, Woy Woy CWA Hall,

from 7pm Central Coast Conservatorium student concert, Pearl Beach Progress Association Hall, from 2pm Good Times She Wrote, Hardys Bay Club from 7pm

Sunday May 24 Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours Staples Lookout to Girrakool in Brisbane Water National park, 9:30am-2:30pm Central Coast Conservatorium student concert, Pearl Beach Progress Association Community Hall, from 2pm Jam led by Bob Jackson, Hardys Bay Club from 2pm

Friday May 29 Yoga class, Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, 1pm2:15pm

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

Blue again performed well in a hot fleet, finishing second over the line, and on handicap, in the last race of the regatta. “The regatta was exciting and enjoyable for the Hardys Bay

yacht and its local crew,” said Mr Williams. Email, 1 May 2015 Adrian Williams, Gosford Sailing Club

Peninsula directory of services, contacts and support groups

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Problems, Habits & Addiction

Animal Rescue

Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Transport

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

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

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

Taxi 131 008 Busways 4368 2277 City Rail 131 500

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

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Woy Woy Judo Club has continued its success at the Central Coast Judo Open, held at Erina on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. The competition saw 24 of the club’s athletes, from age seven, bring home a total of 21 medals, including three gold, seven silver and 10 bronze. On the Saturday evening, Woy Woy Judo Club’s juniors and novice players took to the mat, including some judoka in their ﬁrst competition. Woy Woy girls started the medal tally with Zoe Barnes, age seven, taking silver in the under-24 kg division. Twin 10-year-old sisters Sinead and Tara McMenamin competed in a round robin to take a silver and a bronze in the under-36 kg division. Rona Dawson, 10, also competed in the under-36 kg division, winning a bronze medal. Renae Dahbache, 11,, Charlize Dawson, 13, and Kira McMenamin, 14, took

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part in the girls’ over-52 kg division, the three taking the podium to give Woy Woy Judo Club a clean sweep in the division. Our junior boys bought it home with some nice judo. Jackson Barnes, age eight, got the quickest win of the tournament, coming out and throwing his opponent with a O Soto Gari, rear leg sweep, for Wazari, half point, then pinning his opponent down for the win to take bronze in the under-30 kg division. Nine-year-old triplets Daniel, Tim and Zach Merkin also showed their skills. Daniel threw his opponent with fast footwork using a De Ashi Hari, foot sweep, for Wazari, half point, then pinning his opponent to take bronze in the under-27 kg class. Tim and Zach took silver and bronze in the under-42 kg class. Other nine-year-olds Huxley Biala-Leamouth and Kalen Markey took bronze in their weight categories, while Mitchell Stocken and Eddie Grenier continued to improve, making bronze medal matches but just missing the podium, as did six-year-old Connor Grace, Scott Lill, 19, took a gold medal in his ﬁrst competition with a big Seoi Nage, shoulder throw, in the ﬁnal of the novice senior under 66 kg division. On day two all our more senior players took to the mat. Lachlan Grace, 11, made his debut in the senior boys’ division and took a bronze medal with a nicely executed

Koshi Guruma, hip wheel,. Older brother, Kyle Grace and Felix Orr, both 13, competed in the under-50 kg class, the biggest division of the day. They started out with strong attacks, on the road to the bronze medal match. Kyle had to withdraw due to injury but Felix made his way to the bronze medal match, narrowly losing to a more experienced player in his division. Stirling Young, 13, continued to dominate his competition moving up to the under-66 kg class and taking gold with a beautiful Tai Otoshi, body drop, against former club mate Reuben O’Connor in the ﬁnal. Stephen Lill, 14, continued to show great improvement taking a silver medal in the under-60 kg class. Brother Mark Lill, 17, took out the silver medal with a very quick Tani Otoshi, rear counter, in the ﬁrst 10 seconds. Kieren Handley, 20, took out the silver in the men’s under-73 kg class and Danny Simmons, 29, came out of retirement to take bronze in the men’s under-90 kg class. “It was an absolutely amazing performance from all our judoka, some who have just started out got a lot of experience and were so excited to get a medal,” said head coach Danny Simmons. The competition had sentimental value to Woy Woy Judo Club as it had been six months since the

club lost its chief instructor and founder, Danny Simmons Snr, to a long illness. “We know Danny Snr would have been so proud of all our judoka and would have been watching from above,” Mr Simmons said.

Woy Woy Judo Club hits the road again this month with another competition for the Shinsei Open in Blacktown. Email, 27 April 2015 Danny Simmons, Woy Woy Judo Club

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President’s Day at bowling club Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club held its President’s Day on Thursday, April 30. Over 65 people attended the day which included morning tea, a short game of bowls and lunch with speeches and toasts. Merit badges were also awarded to Ms Gail Payne, Ms Dawn Haworth, Ms Gayle Wise and Ms Jan Morrow, in recognition of their tireless work for the club. Special guests on the day

Thomas Deakin

Thomas Deakin was a standout in the schoolboy (under-14 division), beating opponents from Victoria and Queensland in great

style despite being more than 12 months younger than both boys, according to coach Mr Joel Keegan. A dominant performance in the ﬁnal against Queensland star, Bailey McGaughran, was an indication of how far young Thomas has come. He took his record to 12 wins

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Medals to boxers from Umina PCYC

PCYC Umina boxers achieved two gold medals and one silver during ﬁve days of intensive competition at the recent Nationals.

included director of Womens Bowls NSW, Ms Sue O’Keefe and president of Central Coast District Women’s Bowls Association, Ms Pat Frewin. President of the Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club, Ms Dianne Elsom thanked everyone for attending and making it a really special day.

and only one loss. Anja Stridsman was able to win a comprehensive victory over former Australian champion, Skye Nicholson. As a result, she claimed her first Australian title and continue her push towards a Rio Olympic position. Anja has already beaten four Australian champs in the past 18 months, including Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Shelley Watts, and she continues to improve. Mr Keegan said Jason Fawcett, already a two-time Australian champion, “put in the most inspirational effort of the national titles”, when he very nearly won the final with only one hand. “Unable to use his right hand at all due to a shoulder injury taken into both his semi and final, he clearly won the semi and only lost the final by split decision, all with only his left hand.” Mr Keegan said that another PCYC Umina boxer to bow out early was Steve Turner, “who appeared to have done enough to win his semi against a Tasmanian opponent”. Email, 2 May 2015 Joel Keegan, Umina PCYC

The final of the Umina beach men’s bowls handicap pairs was played on Sunday, April 25 in difficult conditions due to the weather. The final was held between the team of Brian Burrows and Wayne Moore and the younger guns of Gary Manuel and Darren Fleming. Gary and Darren, after losing the first end against their more experienced rivals, rallied and forged ahead.

By the eighth end they had a commanding lead of 18 to five. Nerves may have set in, however, and Brian and Wayne then won five of the next seven ends to put them within striking distance of their opponents 17-20. Despite Brian and Wayne’s efforts, Gary and Darren kept their cool and finished winners on the day 21-19, worthy finalists. Email, 1 May 2015 Ian Jarratt, Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club

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Ocean Beach surf club returns with medals Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club sent one of its largest touring teams of recent times to the national titles in mid-April on the Gold Coast. The squad included 40 athletes and ofﬁcials and was rewarded with a number of outstanding personal and team achievements. In the masters’ championships, Ocean Beach came 17th out of 175 local and international clubs, based on the strong performances of the beach runners and boat crew. They were only one point behind North Avoca as the highest placed Central Coast club. The Ocean Beach team led the charge with seven individual and four team medals. The highlight was Marcus Cain winning gold in his age group sprint. Lee-Anne Nelson-Grosvenor got silver in her age group two kilometre run and bronze in her sprint.

Phil Tubby won silver and Warren Peters bronze in their age group flags. Jason Tucker got silver in his age group two kilometre run and Allison Tucker got silver in her age group flags. After being disqualified in every relay race at last year’s titles, Ocean Beach had a remarkable reversal of fortune with all four relay teams winning medals this year: silver for the 140 women’s, the 170 men’s and the 200 men’s teams and bronze for the 140 men’s team. Jade Oakes and Jayda-Joy Bryant came third in the under-15 first aid and Gabby Tinson and Jade Heber got fourth in the under-19 first aid. The boaties followed up their NSW Titles performances with the under-23 female crew making the quarter finals and the under-23 male and masters’ crews both making the semi-finals.

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