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Motor registry closure plans meet with protest Services NSW has announced that it intends to close the Woy Woy Motor Registry Office in Victoria St on Saturday, August 8, and a wave of protest has started. Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith said she was fighting to have the decision reversed. She has started a petition which is available to sign in her Woy Woy office. “We will keep rolling with the petition until people stop wanting to sign it,” Ms Smith said. Local retailers are making the petition available in their outlets and residents are taking copies to circulate in their own neigbourhoods, Ms Smith said. “The nature of the Peninsula is that many of its residents are ederly and after a certain age they have restricted licenses that only allow them to drive within a five kilometre area,” Ms Smith said. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is also opposing the closure. “This is totally unacceptable and means the loss of a valuable public service shop front that caters for over 35,000 people on the Peninsula,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “We are told that the motor registry is to be merged with the new Services NSW facility in Gosford leaving local residents without any access to RMS services on the Peninsula,” he said. “Staff were only advised of the RMS’s decision on Tuesday, May 12. “The local business community is completely shocked by this decision which has been made without any community consultation whatsoever. “For as long as I can remember, the Peninsula has had a motor registry and it absolutely baffles me why the NSW Government would shift the service all the way to Gosford.” Mr Wales said he considered the current Woy Woy office to be a community service that provided

Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith MP and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris MP outside the Woy Woy Motor Registry with concerned residents

convenience to a large local population and particularly the elderly. “At a time when we are trying to improve local services and keep people off the already congested road system, this decision is completely at odds with community expectations,” he said. “Woy Woy and the Peninsula do not need less government services. We need more. So the decision to close the motor registry is ridiculous.” The Chamber will be making urgent representations to the NSW Government to have the closure postponed, he said. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, has also spoken out against the closure. According to his ofﬁce, the community will only accept either a

reversal of the decision or its own service centre in Woy Woy at the existing registry site. Service NSW has claimed that Gosford and surrounding areas were “reaping the beneﬁts of the one-stop shop service centre which opened at Gosford’s former motor registry site in October 2013”. Operations director Mr Graham Tobin said that, in line with its mission of increasing services and reducing duplication, it made sense for current motor registry operations at Woy Woy to be relocated to the Gosford Service NSW service centre. “We’ve spent a long time looking at how to offer the best services across the Central Coast,” he said. “Given the signiﬁcant overlap of customer catchment areas, it’s logical to concentrate face-to-face

customer activity at Gosford. “Service NSW is an entirely new service, combining a host of government transactions from one convenient location. Sites have to be chosen carefully to cater for all customers. “By providing our services from the nearby Gosford location we can guarantee the community of the Central Coast a higher standard of service and greater access to these government services. “The Gosford site was also chosen for its large capacity and access to other services, allowing customers to combine a visit to the centre with shopping or other activities. “The Woy Woy site isn’t suitable for such a centre because it can’t accommodate the Service NSW footprint,” Mr Tobin said.

“This would impact on our ability to deliver quality and speedy service for the full suite of transactions we offer.” Mr Tobin emphasised that customers wanting to complete government transactions also had convenient and “unprecedented” on-line and 24/7 phone access, meaning most transactions could be done off-site at times that suit customers. Plans are underway for more Service NSW service centres to open at Wyong, Wallsend and Toukley. Media release, 15 May 2015 Matthew Watson, Service NSW Media release, 13 May 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Average rain, at last As the end of May approaches, the Peninsula is on track for average rainfall for the month.

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A total of 81.6mm was recorded by last Friday, May 22, according to ﬁgures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy. This compares to the monthly average for May of 88mm. This would make May the ﬁrst month this year that the monthly rainfall is close to average. January rainfall was about 260 per cent above average. February was about 50 per cent below average. March was about 40 per cent below average and April was 175 per cent above average. The rainfall recorded so far this year stands 1026.5mm, which is 63.5 per cent above the average cumulative total at the end of May of 628mm. This is the highest cumulative total at the end of May recorded in

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the last 11 years. If the Peninsula receives average rains over the next two months, it will reach its annual

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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.

Glenrock Pde, Tascott, blocked by a fallen tree

Destruction at Gosford Waterfront Photo: Clint Wasserman

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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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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“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

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

Wyong LGA declared a Natural Disaster Area

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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An artist’s impression of Mariners Plaza

“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

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

Current vacant land on corner of Erina St and Henry Parry Dve Inset: Artist’s impression of the 12 storey building

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Map of proposed Mardi development

“These lands support submissions relating to ﬂooding, ﬁre risks, and

ands Off the Old Farm (HOOF) held a public meeting at Wyong agricultural production the Mardi development social impacts. RSL on Tuesday, May 12 to discuss the old farm development and contain water supply up until Friday May 15. The group is also proposed for Mardi, west of the freeway. “Many local Residents objecting to what it catchments which must

According to HOOF, the proposal would rezone 224 hectares of land currently zoned rural, or for environmental protection or management, to allow 300 dwellings plus a commercial area. “One of the main issues is that this opens up areas for development west of the freeway,” HOOF spokesperson, Ms Trish Cselko said. “It has been a

long-standing state government policy that there be no intensiﬁcation of development west of the freeway,” she said. Ms Cselko said 59 people attended the meeting and passed a resolution to oppose the rezoning of the old farm land. The meeting also passed a resolution to oppose small lot residential expansion west of the M1

Motorway. The Central Coast Regional Strategy (2006-2031) stated that it would limit expansion of the urban footprint by protecting land west of the F3 freeway from further residential development. It noted that the western half of the region (west of the Freeway) is largely comprised of the Central Coast plateaus and Wyong valleys.

be protected from urban and rural residential uses,” Ms Cselko said. “If this proposal gets through there will be no stopping council’s allowing developers to destroy our drinking water catchment areas and agricultural lands.” According to HOOF, community opposition is building to the proposed development. Wyong Council extended the due date for

have concerns about this considers to be a lack proposal,” Ms Cselko of public consultation, a lack of data about said. HOOF has already how much land will be made submissions destroyed and the impact to council outlining on existing rate payers its opposition to the of the cost of sewer and water services. proposed development. Objections include: Email, 8 May 2015 its proximity to Mardi Trish Cselko, Hands Off the Dam and the state forest, Old Farm (HOOF) the destruction of forest Interview, 13 May 2015 vegetation and fauna. Trish Cselko, Hands Off the Old Farm HOOF is also Powerpoint presentation concerned about trafﬁc 12 May 2015 on Old Maitland Rd, HOOF

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Services NSW has announced that it intends to close the Woy Woy Motor Registry Ofﬁce in Victoria St on Saturday, August 8, and a wave of protest has started.

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.

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The existing Union Hotel on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St Inset: An artist’s impression of Mariners Plaza

should era of jobs, growth and sentiment in that these he green light has ﬁnally been given for two major developments developments in the Gosford CBD, bringing the value of total approvals in the encourage further major opportunity for our region developments are a catalyst development projects, and it’s clear that there for positive change and CBD, since October 2014, up to over for $300 million.

The Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) gave the go ahead for two landmark developments at its third meeting on Thursday, May 14. The JRPP approved a $157 million mixed use development right in the heart of Mann St and a $36.6 million retail and shop top housing development in Erina St. According to Gosford Council, the development on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St includes a podium with two towers above rising up to 28 storeys. It will house a 134-room hotel, a supermarket and 276 residential apartments. The development will include 476 on-site car parking spaces and commercial and retail premises.

The development on the corner of Erina St and Henry Parry Dr includes a podium with two towers above rising up to 15 storeys. It will include 180 residential units, 184 onsite car parking spaces and retail premises. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna hailed the decision as the defining moment in Gosford’s rejuvenation. “There’s no doubt that the approval of these two landmark developments has now set the course for Gosford’s destiny,” Cr McKinna said. “Just the economic and social benefits that will flow from having a much needed tourist facility in Gosford as well as an iconic structure to identify the city centre are set to be massive. “This is the game changer we knew Gosford needed and the one we’ve

been working so hard for over the last two years.” Gosford Council’s CEO, Mr Paul Anderson said Gosford’s new era of growth and opportunity had well and truly arrived after the panel’s decision. “These approvals go with the $120.8 million worth of development council has already approved since October last year,” Mr Anderson said. “I think it’s safe to say that the cranes are coming to the skies over Gosford along with the world-class city the Central Coast deserves,” he said. “The approval of these two landmark developments… represents an historic day for the revitalisation of our city,” said Gosford City Chamber president, Ms Ali Vidler. She said approval of these two substantial

employment and economic growth in the Gosford CBD. “Gosford City Chamber of Commerce can’t wait to see the cranes in the CBD. “They have been a long time coming,” Ms Vidler said. Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP, said the JRPP go ahead was a welcomed and a landmark decision. “Congratulations must go to Gosford Council and all who have been working hard to deliver on this important milestone for the Central Coast,” Ms Wicks said. “This demonstrates the value of believing in Gosford as the capital city of the Central Coast. “I applaud Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna, CEO Mr Paul Anderson, the councillors and the panel for recognising why we must rejuvenate Gosford. “This is certainly a new

will be significant ongoing economic and social benefits. “Our community is set to thrive on the back of these positive announcements for Gosford, which will have flow on effects for the entire Central Coast. “The announcement caps an historic week for the Coast, and demonstrates why we need to keep investing in, and continue to fight for, our great Central Coast,” Ms Wicks said. The State Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP, also welcomed the news that the two developments had been approved. “These key developments will pave the way for future residential and commercial projects in the Gosford town centre at a time when the CBD is in urgent need of economic stimulus,” said Mr. Crouch. “The decision by the JRPP mirrors community

growth” he said. Council had recommended that the JRPP approve both developments, but the panel’s decision had been deferred due to administrative errors at its ﬁrst two meetings to discuss them. Signiﬁcant developments worth over $20 million must be referred to the JRPP for approval.

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Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith said she was fighting to have the decision reversed. She has started a petition which is available to sign in her Woy Woy office. “We will keep rolling with the petition until people stop wanting to sign it,” Ms Smith said. Local retailers are making the petition available in their outlets and residents are taking copies to circulate in their own neigbourhoods, Ms Smith said. “The nature of the Peninsula is that many of its residents are ederly and after a certain age they have restricted licenses that only allow them to drive within a five kilometre area,” Ms Smith said. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is also opposing the closure. “This is totally unacceptable and means the loss of a valuable public service shop front that caters for over 35,000 people on the Peninsula,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “We are told that the motor registry is to be merged with the new Services NSW facility in Gosford leaving local residents without any access to RMS services on the Peninsula,” he said. “Staff were only advised of the RMS’s decision on Tuesday, May 12. “The local business community is completely shocked by this decision which has been made without any community consultation whatsoever. “For as long as I can remember, the Peninsula has had a motor registry and it absolutely baffles me why the NSW Government would shift the service all the way to Gosford.” Mr Wales said he considered the current Woy Woy office to be a community service that provided convenience to a large local

Member for Gosford, Ms kathy Smith MP and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris MP outside the Woy Woy motor registry with concerned residents

population and particularly the elderly. “At a time when we are trying to improve local services and keep people off the already congested road system, this decision is completely at odds with community expectations,” he said. “Woy Woy and the Peninsula do not need less government services. We need more. So the decision to close the motor registry is ridiculous.” The Chamber will be making urgent representations to the NSW Government to have the closure postponed, he said. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, has also spoken out against the closure. According to his ofﬁce, the community will only accept either a

logical to concentrate face-to-face customer activity at Gosford. “Service NSW is an entirely new service, combining a host of government transactions from one convenient location. Sites have to be chosen carefully to cater for all customers. “By providing our services from the nearby Gosford location we can guarantee the community of the Central Coast a higher standard of service and greater access to these government services. “The Gosford site was also chosen for its large capacity and access to other services, allowing customers to combine a visit to the centre with shopping or other activities. “The Woy Woy site isn’t suitable for such a centre because it can’t

accommodate the Service NSW footprint,” Mr Tobin said. “This would impact on our ability to deliver quality and speedy service for the full suite of transactions we offer.” Mr Tobin emphasised that customers wanting to complete government transactions also had convenient and “unprecedented” on-line and 24/7 phone access, meaning most transactions could be done off-site at times that suit customers. Plans are underway for more Service NSW service centres to open at Wyong, Wallsend and Toukley. Media release, 15 May 2015 Matthew Watson, Service NSW Media release, 13 May 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula

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Proposed Killcare subdivision ‘put on hold’ The applicant for a 50-lot subdivision in Killcare has put the proposal on hold in the face of opposition, a residents’ group has been told. The proposal would subdivide semi-rural land surrounding the existing Bells At Killcare retreat at The Scenic Rd, Killcare Heights. “We were notiﬁed by Council that the site meeting has been deferred and by the developer to say the whole proposal is being put on hold until further notice,” said Ms Susan Brooks, spokesperson for the Killcare Heights E4 Residents Group. “The community groups’ opposition will remain until there is meaningful community consultation, an acceptable proposal and a transparent process,” Ms Brooks said. A meeting held on Sunday, May 17, was attended by 116 local residents, including representatives of the Killcare Wagstaffe Trust, the Community Environment Network, the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association, the Killcare Heights E4 Residents Group and the MacMasters Beach Residents Group. “Even though this form of subdivision is currently not permissible due to lot size limitations, Gosford Council has stated in its report that it supports the proposal and that the NSW

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Department of Planning and Environment is also likely to support it,” Ms Brookes said. “Given the sensitive nature of what is proposed and the limited circulation of information to date, it’s no wonder the community is concerned about the prospect of such a development in the Killcare area,” said Mr Mark Attwooll, from Killcare Wagstaffe Trust, who chaired the meeting. “It is after all inconsistent with the intentions of the current E4 zoning and with Gosford Council’s strategies for the Gosford Local Government Area,” Mr Attwooll said. “It is important that our views

are voiced before Gosford Council decides whether to forward it in the next few weeks for State Government Gateway determination to fast track the process,” Mr Attwooll said. Ms Brooks said there had been strong support for a petition to Gosford Council asking it to reject the proposal outright so that proper community consultation could occur. The Save Killcare online petition stated that the 46 proposal “contradicts the E4 environmental living objectives of low impact residential development in areas with special ecological, scientiﬁc or aesthetic values.

“The controversial nature of the development stands in stark contrast to the majority of the plateau’s current residential use and cuts a strip right through the plateau. “No clear planning strategy for future development of the plateau has been carried out or presented to plateau residents or the community at large. “If similar LEP exemptions were granted to other E4 landholders on the plateau, residential/tourist developments of over 500 houses could result.” The public meeting agreed that delegates from each of the local community groups present would attend the site meeting that Council was planning. A report prepared by council planners stated that Bells Resort and surrounding lands on the Killcare Heights Plateau were predominately zoned E4 Environmental Living. “A statutory minimum lot size of four hectares applies. “The scale of the development proposed for the site was essentially mid to large residential lots, and the applicant was seeking to subdivide the land to lot sizes ranging from 600 square metres to 2100 square metres,” according to the report. “The manner in which the land is proposed to be developed, with communal areas of open space, informal roads, areas of vegetation

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warranting protection, and requirements for retardation basins is appropriate as a community titled subdivision. “Tourist and visitor accommodation is currently permissible under the LEP, and can be strata titled under existing controls… but a future Planning Proposal would be required in any event to ‘convert’ approved tourist and visitor accommodation units to permanent dwellings.” The report, which favoured council commencing the “gateway process”, also said: “The proposed development is unique and can be substantiated from a land use planning perspective. “It is not considered that the dwelling houses would be conventional dwellings in the sense of a new urban release area type of development for familytype accommodation, due to lower density of development, high architectural speciﬁcations, high buy in costs…etc” Council staff told the council meeting on May 12 that the council’s Facebook page would be used to inform the community. Media release, 18 May 2015 Interview, 20 May 2015 Susan Brooks, Killcare Heights E4 Residents Group Website, 20 May 2015 Savekillcare.org Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Councillors and CEO have an interest The majority of Gosford’s current councillors and the council’s chief executive ofﬁcer have declared some level of personal interest in the proposed Killcare subdivision at last two ordinary council meetings on April 28 and May 12

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Subdivision would be developed in two components The proposed Killcare Plateau subdivision would be developed in two “components”: Bells Living and Bells Green. Bells Green would be located on the eastern side immediately adjoining the existing Bells resort lot fronting The Scenic Rd and would “retain the majority of the current vegetative buffer”. It would also include 18 residential lots within cleared areas, and having access to communal green space. The Bells Living area would be located to the immediate north of the Bells resort on 79 Maitland Bay Dve, and would comprise 30 lots, some of which would provide for “urban farming”. “The Bells Living and Bells Green components have been designed to be integrated into part of the Bells experience and are conceived on the basis of sustainability, community resilience, wellbeing and

environmental protection,” according to the application. Neither component was intended to accommodate conventional urban greenﬁelds lot subdivision, the supporting submission summary claimed. The applicant said new dwellings would be compatible with the coastal environment and high architectural speciﬁcation of the existing resort. A report from council planners stated: “The applicant now seeks, and council (staff) supports, to facilitate the development by way of Community title subdivision, which is not currently permissible due to lot size limitations of Clause 4.1AA and the Community Land Development Act”. Bells Green would have two larger lots at the front of the site but the 18 residential lots would range from 620 to 800 square metres. The 30 lots in the Bells Living area would be between 600 and

2100 square metres. Gosford Council’s agenda papers for its May 12 meeting included 61 pages of information about the Bells development proposals. A summary of the submission stated that The Bells was developed in 1992 for ﬁve-star accommodation in a manor house setting with extensive landscaped grounds as boutique bed and breakfast style accommodation. The property was acquired in 2006 by the current owners and became Bells At Killcare. The current owners have further developed the property with the aim that it is recognised as “one of the best boutique resorts in Australia, featuring luxury accommodation in private cottages, restaurant dining, day spa and manicured grounds, extensive landscaping, water features and lawns.” Gosford Council agenda GOV.46, 12 May 2015

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said he had a signficant non-pecuniary interest because his last campaign manager is the chief executive officer of Bells At Killcare. Deputy mayor Cr Jim Macfadyen declared a non-significant, nonpecuniary interest because he knew the applicant. Cr Deanna Bocking also declared a non-significant, nonpecuniary interest because she is a resident of the Killcare Plateau. Cr Gabby Bowles declared a significant non-pecuniary interest because the chief executive officer of Bells was also her campaign manager.

Cr Hillary Morris also declared a non-signiﬁcant non-pecuniary interests because she knew the applicant. Gosford Council’s general manager Mr Paul Anderson declared a pecuniary interest, stating that the owner of the property was his partner. According to the Save Killcare website, the applicant behind the development proposal is Coast and Country Properties Pty Ltd. According to a company search with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, current ofﬁceholders include Ms Monique Marks of Wamberal who is a director and company secretary. Of the 1001 ordinary shares issued by the company, 782 fully paid shares are currently owned by John Singleton Promotions Pty Ltd. Gosford Council minutes GOV.46, 28 April 2015, 12 May 2015 ASIC Company records, 11 May 2015

Senator opposes Killcare proposal Senator Deborah O’Neill announced her opposition to the proposed development of Bells At Killcare. Ms O’Neill said the development was “threatening to spoil the amenity of the area, with the project being spearheaded by controversial local developer John Singleton”. “The project …will require special consideration from Gosford Council before it can proceed. so as to accommodate the scale and nature of the development,” she said. “Already a number of council ofﬁcers and councillors have had to declare a pecuniary interest in this proposal because of their relationship with Mr Singleton. “John Singleton has donated heavily to a number of councillors

and they wouldn’t be on council if it wasn’t for him. “Locals need to watch this process closely to make sure that all the required checks and balances are adhered to and to make sure that wealthy developers don’t just turn the Coast into their own personal playground at the cost of every other resident.” Ms O’Neill said. “This is the height of improper development, and shows just how out of touch John Singleton is with the local community. “The current zoning laws, which have only been in force since 2014, say that any developments on this land must be designed so that it does not have an adverse effect on the environmental qualities of the land. Media release, 18 May 2015

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Water main repairs cause road jam The Woy Woy end of Brisbane Water Drive experienced crippling trafﬁc congestion on Wednesday, May 20 when emergency water supply repairs ran over time. Morning peak hour trafﬁc became gridlocked because of the closure of the northbound lane of Brisbane Water Drive from The Boulevarde to the Spike Milligan Bridge. The lane was closed to enable work crews to perform emergency water supply repairs after a fault was discovered in the major water main which supplies the Peninsula. The lane closure was scheduled from 8pm on Tuesday, May 19 and it was expected to re-open at 8am on Wednesday, May 20. However, on the Wednesday morning, Gosford Council announced that work was expected to continue until early morning on the Thursday.

“Unfortunately repair efforts are being delayed due to the water main’s location,” said council general manager Mr Paul Anderson. Temporary trafﬁc controls were put in place and warning signs set up in areas including Woy Woy, Umina and Kariong. Motorists were urged to avoid the area as much as possible and use alternative routes via Woy Woy Rd or Empire Bay Drive. Some residents in Koolewong South and Parks Bay were expected to experience water supply interruptions while repair works were completed. The water supply to businesses along Blackwall Rd in Woy Woy was interrupted for some time but restored by mid-morning on the Wednesday. Media release, 19 and 20 May 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

Council lets cafe at Leisure Centre Gosford Council has let a tender to operate the cafe at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. Bluebottles by the Beach has won the tender to run and manage the cafe over the next ﬁve years. The council determined that it was no longer feasible to run the cafe internally, following a review of the Centre’s operations in 2014.

The council was told that Bluebottles by the Beach had extensive experience in the hospitality industry and currently managed the Ocean Beach Caravan Park’s Ocean Breeze Cafe. Four tenders were received to operate the cafe. Bluebottles by the Beach was determined to provide the best

value for council. “They have the physical resources and technical capacity to meet the contract requirements,” said general manager Mr Paul Anderson. Media release, 12 May 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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Support for open space system The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association has expressed its support for work done by the Community Environment Network to secure the future of the Coastal Open Spaces System.

NSW Governor His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley congratulates Mr Ken Schneider

Honour for work with St John Umina Beach resident Mr Ken Schneider has been made a Commander of the Order of St John by the NSW Governor, General David Hurley, at a ceremony to recognise volunteers of St John Ambulance (NSW). “Volunteering is an important part of the fabric of Australia and St John Ambulance epitomises the value of volunteering,” General

Hurley told guests at Government House on Saturday, May 2. General Hurley congratulated Mr Schneider for his 62 years of continuous volunteer service. “You have performed magniﬁcently and demonstrated exceptional leadership in delivering vital medical and health services to the community,” he said. He said that Mr. Schneider’s dedication to youth as the

Divisional Superintendent of the North Rocks Cadet Division had allowed young members to realise a dream in St John in providing essential ﬁrst aid and to realise the opportunities to become doctors, nurses and paramedics. Membership of the Order of St John is awarded to St John members who have provided outstanding service. Media release, 8 May 2015 Ann So, St John NSW

Man charged after traffic incident Police have arrested a man following an incident that started with an argument about littering. Shortly before 10pm on Sunday May 10, a 29-year-old man was driving along Charlton St, Woy Woy, when he noticed rubbish being thrown from a vehicle in front of him. A 29-year-old man was punched after he honked his horn at a vehicle from which rubbish was being thrown. The vehicle stopped in the middle of the road, blocking his way, and a man got out allegedly punching the 29-year-old in the

head through the open window of his car. A second man then allegedly reached into the vehicle and grabbed the keys from the ignition. It’s alleged he also punched the 29-year-old man in the face twice more before leaving with the keys. The 29-year-old man sustained a bleeding nose during the incident. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command have been investigating the matter. Following a review of CCTV footage and other inquiries, ofﬁcers executed a search warrant at a home in Sydney Ave, Umina Beach Thursday, May 14.

During the search, police seized clothing relevant to the investigation, along with quantities of prohibited drugs and a large amount of cash. Police arrested a 19-year-old man at the premises and took him to Gosford Police Station, where he was charged with robbery, possessing a prohibited drug (two counts), and possessing a prescribed restricted substance. The man has been granted conditional bail to appear before Woy Woy Local Court on Tuesday, June 9. Media release, 14 May 2015 NSW Police media

“Your association feels just as strongly as CEN,” said Association secretary Ms Helen Ferguson in an email to members. Members were urged to make submissions to Gosford Council before the closing date of Monday, April 27. “From almost anywhere in Gosford Local Government Area, you can look up to the ridgelines and see bushland rather than development,” said a CEN newsletter. “This is unique and is a tribute to the visionary thinking of many that have gone before us. “It is a legacy that we will all leave for future generations but only if we act to protect it.” The Coastal Open Space System was initiated more than 30 years ago. It identiﬁes land to be acquired voluntarily and added to the reserves protected for their landscape value. “Unfortunately, we have seen recent council decisions that

show that the environment, and in particular, our bushland reserves, are not a priority for this current Council,” said Environment Network chairman Mr John Asquith. “Since the current council was elected, it has removed the COSS Committee that used to meet monthly and removed the levy that residents used to pay to go towards land acquisition.” He said council had started a process of investigating expanding urban areas into environmental and rural lands and voted to take the environment out of council’s vision statement. Mr Asquith said 30 per cent of the land identiﬁed for retention was yet to be acquired and there was ongoing work to be done on weed and feral control and maintaining ﬁre trails and tracks. The Environment Network wanted Gosford Council to commit to allocating the same amount as the previous levy, especially since rate payers were still paying the money. It was also calling for council to maintain the special rate to go to environmental projects. “These grants were scrapped in 2014,” Mr Asquith said. Media release, 26 April 2015 Helen Ferguson, WagstaffeKillcare Community Association

Food at community hall The Bays Community Hall will be the venue for a “popup restaurant” for two nights in June. Two Bays residents with years of experience in the food and

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Garage sales continue The women of the Vietnam Veterans, Peacekeepers’ and Peacemakers’ Association of Australia Central Coast SubBranch held another garage sale at Ettalong on Saturday, May 23. These women have been holding garage sales in Ettalong, raffles in Umina and other fundraising events across the Central Coast for around 25 years, since their partners first formed the local Vietnam Veterans’ Sub-Branch. This organisation has expanded over the past few years to include veterans from all theatres of aggression in which the Australian Defence Forces have been involved. The funds raised are used to assist veterans and their families living on the Central Coast with welfare assistance, pension entitlements and projects to assist them to move back into the community. “We have a drop-in centre at the office as well as an internet cafe,” said secretary, Ms Robyn Creswell.

“The effects of war on our young men and women have been well documented in the media over past few years. “With our younger generation of veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, we have found that the need never seems to lessen. “It is really an eye opener for an oldie like myself (granddaughter, daughter and wife of a veteran) to sit down and talk to a young mother and wife and find that their experiences are very similar,” she said. The Association receives a grant from the Department of Veteran Affairs each year to assist with administrative costs. “This equates to around one sixth of the money needed to keep the doors of our office open. “If it were not for our dedicated women, and a small band of male fundraisers, the door to our office would close.” Email, 11 May 2015 Robyn Creswell, VVPPAA Central Coast

Trivia night at Hardys Bay The Peninsula Trivia Challenge will be held over two consecutive weekends on Saturday evenings, July 25 and August 8, at the Hardys Bay RSL. Peninsula community groups and individuals are invited to register their teams for the challenge by contacting Emily Carrier at emily@hardysbayclub.

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Rafﬂe and auction items were generously donated by local businesses and community members. Over $2000 was raised at the event to pay for specialist equipment needed by both the Killcare/Wagstaffe and Empire Bay RFS brigades.

Changes to regulatory requirements and industry practice have triggered the review and update of the existing policy. Liquid trade waste is all liquid waste other than sewage of a domestic nature. The disposal of liquid trade waste into council’s sewerage system is regulated by the NSW Ofﬁce of Water. Its Liquid Trade Waste Regulation Guidelines prescribe requirements for local water utilities, including council, to

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Open day attracts more than 500 Organisers have claimed more than 500 people attended an open day at the Peninsula Community Centre for regional service organizations. The 2015 Peninsula Link Day event was an initiative of the Peninsula Interagency Group, a group of representatives from many community and charitable organisations and government agencies. The day saw over 55 service providers take part, with over 30 volunteers assisting the visitors. Coast Community Connections hosted the event. Chief executive officer Mr Andrew Tuck said, “We were thrilled to play a role in supporting and hosting this event and to help connect locals with a range of services. “The services specifically related to children and family, youth, ageing and disability, health and wellbeing, education, employment and training, government, housing and support services. “Along with connecting

Representatives from the Peninsula Interagency Group that organised the successful Peninsula Link Day

the community with services available to them, the free event provided a great day out with a

sausage sizzle provided by Mary Macs Place, the Salvos and Rotary.”

Free entertainment and family amusements were supported by the Benevolent Society, The Big

Yellow Bus, Drumbala with their popular drumming circle and Soccajoeys who ran a soccer clinic all day. Families also enjoyed the face painting and balloon making. “We were also joined by the Mingaletta Dancers who opened the event, providing entertainment and an acknowledgement to country and enjoyed a surprise Indian Dance performance from Jita Singh and her daughter Mena. “Along with the food and clothing giveaways, that were generously donated by many of the community groups involved in the event, including St Vinnies and the Hope Church Pantry Club, there was also a free photo booth and JP services and free haircuts provided by a wonderful volunteer, with over 25 haircuts done in four hours.” Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith and Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks attended on the day. Media release, 7 May 2015 Kim Patterson, Brilliant Logic

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Is registry closure political payback? I ďŹ nd it difďŹ cult to comprehend the reason behind the closure of the Woy-Woy Roads and Maritime Services OfďŹ ce, considering that it is one of the most patronised RMS ofďŹ ces on the Central Coast, which still has some time to run on its lease. It has to be political pay-back to the Peninsula for the recent results of the NSW election when the voters decided to switch allegiance to the opposition. This closure will cause severe hardships to the elderly and inďŹ rm as some of them will ďŹ nd it difďŹ cult to travel to Gosford to conduct RMS business.

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 If travelling by public transport, they will have to walk some distance, uphill. If they drive they will encounter

the lack of parking near the Gosford RMS ofďŹ ce. The last time that the Peninsula residents had to travel to Gosford to conduct business concerning motor vehicle registration, driver licence renewal or testing was in the late 1950s before the ďŹ rst OfďŹ ce of the Motor Transport opened in Woy-Woy. No legitimate reason has been forthcoming from the government, or the Minister, as to why the closure is to occur in August, and they must be forced to immediately reverse their decision.

I watched with amazement at the transformation of the alreadybeautiful, fully-stocked window at the Umina Beach Florist transformed into a wonderful dedication of memorabilia to the fallen Anzacs.

Forum It must have taken hours to transform the beautiful gifts and ďŹ&#x201A;owers in the window which always look stunning into this honourable display. My photo does not do it justice, but the ďŹ&#x201A;oral tribute, the soldier and the cross and the various letters and other keepsakes from the war

People who live on the Peninsula do not like to go off the Peninsula. It is a fair drive into Gosford just to pay a rego or lodge a form. There are many older people down this way who may not be comfortable in conducting

were amazing. Thank you for this gesture. The spirit also was carried on at Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coffee shop in Umina which gave out Anzac biscuits to their customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well doneâ&#x20AC;? to these two businesses in Umina.

Well, as much as I hate to say it: Along with a lot of other people, I thought that the Dawn Service at Woy Woy presented by the RSL was nothing short of disappointing. The speaker for the RSL slurred his words, couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read what was written, told people to face the wrong way and the whole service was over in 15 minutes. For the thousand or so people that turned out for the centenary

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Forum year of Anzac Day to honour our fallen heroes, it was abysmal. I also attended the 10:30am service which, from the RSLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point of view was no better. It was only salvaged by the speeches from the Naval Clearance Diver and the young lad from the Brisbane Water Secondary College, both of whom spoke most eloquently. Email, 26 April 2015 R. Mumford, Daleys Point

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The motor registry at Woy Woy is going to be closed, making Gosford the nearest place to carry out maritime or motor vehicle business.

With IPART being assigned the task of assessing councils for sustainability, what is Gosford Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to remain independent from other councils? How close has Gosford come to the required two per cent of backlog infrastructure? Further, what is councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alternate plan to address the back log infrastructure to comply with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fit for the futureâ&#x20AC;? requirements? What is the outcome of the separate cost beneďŹ t analysis undertaken by council after the

Forum March 2015 meeting with Wyong council? What other assessment has been completed to address concerns of a merger with Wyong or other nearby local councils? Considering the immediate timeframe and concerns of Gosford ratepayers, response to these important questions would be appreciated. Email, 7 May 2015 Mark Ellis, Woy Woy

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Club makes bowls finals in four grades Four out of Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club’s 10 sides have made the finals in grades one, twos, threes and fours. The club also had a side in the fives round robin final series and two sides contesting the semifinals in grade six. It is a record-breaking performance for any club to be represented in four of the seven grade finals. It could even be six out of seven, if the grade five and six semi-finals go their way. There will be some tense clashes across the seven grades at The Greens at The Entrance on Saturday afternoon, May 30. In Grade 1, Ettalong Memorial will go up against the much-

improved Terrigal side in the battle for the Crown of the Coast. In grade two, Ettalong Memorial will take the challenge to Gwandalan, who have been knocking on the door in recent year. Section one of grade three will be another a cliff-hanger with Gwandalan sneaking over the line to gain a final’s berth against the well-oiled Ettalong Memorial machine. In grade four Ettalong will be pitched against arch rivals Halekulani and the Peninsula team will give no quarter in what promises to be a great contest. Grade five is a three way round robin final series between Ettalong Memorial, The Greens

The Entrance and the undefeated Ourimbah Lisarow RSL side. In Grade six, Ettalong (1) will play the winner of section one in a semi-final, which is yet to be determined, because of a washedout game and Ettalong (3) will play Sporties @Woy Woy in the other semi final. Grade seven will also be determined by a three-way round robin final series between Umina Beach, Halekulani (1) and Halekulani (2) who are looking for a repeat of last year for back to back titles in this Grade. Winners of the respective grades will contest the State Final Series at various venues in August. Media release, 21 May 2015 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

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interviewed more than 100 fishers, community members, council staff, councillors and business people. Dr Kate Barclay said the gap in data about the contribution that commercial fishing makes to a community economically, socially and culturally was a concern given the diverse challenges it faces. She said while there had been recent calls from recreational fishers to further restrict professional fishing on the Central Coast there is little data available to determine how additional closures would impact the local economy. “The two-year study – Valuing Coastal Fisheries- is the first to target multiple fishing communities to understand the challenges and identify the opportunities for industry. “This will provide all tiers of government the information needed to make informed decision about changes based on local needs.” Media release, 16 April 2015 University of Technology Sydney Media statement, 20 May 2015 Michelle Voyer, University of Technology Sydney

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Health

Vision board workshop at health centre The Peninsula Women’s Health Centre is holding a two-session workshop called Create Your Own Vision Board. This workshop we will look at the last six months and see where participants have been and where they want to create change in their lives. Each participant will create a vision board of their own, of what they want to achieve. The workshop facilitator will guide participants through the process of making their thoughts a reality. “If you have trouble knowing or achieving your goals, or if you want to expand your goals, this program

hopefully will take you beyond what you ever expected,” said Centre coordinator,Ms Katherine Bradfield. “No artistic talent is needed,” Ms Bradfield said. The workshop will be held on Thursdays, June 18 and 25, at the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, 20A McMasters Rd, Woy Woy. The cost is a suggested donation of $5, but participants will not be turned away for financial reasons. Childcare is available and bookings are essential both for the group and for childcare on 4342 5905.

Morning tea at cafe A cafe on Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy will be part of the Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday, May 28. “We will donate 50 cents per coffee sold during the day,” said the Red Lime cafe owner Ms Rosy Landi.

“There will be live music from 9am to 11am by piano tutor Ms Madeline Stratford from Woy Woy School of Music. Mr Adam Falvey, a Woy Woy School of Music student, will also perform. The cafe will host a Victoria

Black fashion parade from 11am. “Last year the cafe raised over a $1000 dollars and we would love to beat that ﬁgure,” Ms Landi said. Media release, 12 May 2015 Rosy Landi, Red Lime Cafe

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Education

Quartet will open music festival Acacia String Quartet will open Pearl Beach Progress Association’s June Long Weekend Music Festival this year. It will perform on the afternoon of Saturday, June 6, with music by Kats-Chernin, Chan and Debussy. On Saturday evening, Ms Rachel Scott (cello) and Mr Anthony Schultz (piano accordian) will bring a beautiful but unusual program entitled Bach and Beyond, with music by Bach, Bartok, De Falla, and others. Early music specialists The Sydney Consort will present Love Actually on the afternoon of Sunday, June 7. This mix of baroque composition from different European countries will be played on period string instruments, oboe d’amore, recorder and harpsichord. Tango guru Ms Maggie Ferguson (bandoneon), and her colleagues, Ms Francis Carreon (piano), Ms Isabella Brown (bass), Ms Ziva Altman and Ms Katrina

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Holland (violins) and Mr Peter Garrity (viola) present Taming the Tango as the ﬁnal performance on the evening of Sunday, June 7. This concert will feature a broad history of the authentic tango with Ms Ferguson introducing the pieces, giving a brief insight and history of each. “All four concerts will present Music You Know And Love and as an additional bonus three of them will introduce some unusual instruments for you to discover and enjoy,” said communications ofﬁcer Ms Lynne Lillico. “There are many ways of listening to music, but the live experience in the intimate atmosphere of the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall is a truly memorable one.” Tickets range from $35 to $40 per concert. Tickets for children under 15 are $20. Bookings are recommended.

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Education

Pre-loved clothing and shoes The Ettalong Public School P and C Association’s fundraising committee is planning to open a pre-loved clothing and shoe store for children. The success of the store depends on donations from parents and friends when their own children have out grown them. Donations should be in good condition and laundered. Prices will range from $1 to $3 as a donation to the school’s fundraising committee.

There will be no bulk purchases, as a measure to stop the re-selling of clothes. The Pre-loved Clothing Store opening date will be conﬁrmed in the near future. Clothes can be dropped in boxes provided in the assembly hall on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Newsletter, 19 May 2015 Colin Wallis, principal, Ettalong Public School

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Umina Public School Year Four aboriginal students participated in an excursion to Woy Woy South Public School to learn about bush tucker on Wednesday, May 6. Many aboriginal students from the Brisbane Water Learning Community attended. They learnt about different types of traditional bush tucker and focussed on plants that were found

in the school gardens. Students identiﬁed ways these plants are used in modern society to make things such as shampoo, soap and tea. The highlight of the day was picking leaves from a lemon myrtle tree and making a delicious slice to have for afternoon tea. Newsletter, 12 May 2015 Lyn Davis, Umina Public School

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Annual splash-a-thon held Umina Public School held its annual Splash-a-thon on Thursday, May 14. Deputy principal Mr Paul Farrugia acknowledged the work of P and C Association president Ms Louise Johnston and her executive.

“We are fortunate to have such a hardworking and dedicated group of volunteers supporting Umina Beach Public School,” Mr Farrugia said. He said more than $19,000 was raised for the school. Students in class 5H were the

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Out and About

Workshop with coloured pencils Artist Ms Belinda Lindhardt will be holding a series of workshops at the Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre during June, July and August.

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Photography exhibited over June weekend A quarterly photographic exhibition is to be held over the June long weekend at the church hall in Araluen Dve, Hardys Bay. “In addition to showcasing internationally award winning photography, we have always supported local organisations and charities such as the volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Central Coast Marine Rescue and the Killcare Surf Life Saving Club,” said PhoTTex organiser Mr Brendon Weston. “This time we will be supporting the newly-formed Killy Cares, a charity that aids the elderly in the

community. “This charity has been described as the heart of the Bouddi community.” He said the exbition would have a range of new and different photographs to show. “We welcome back Terry Wilson with his very popular panoramas of the local waterways. “Dale Montgomery has been picking up awards for her stunning macro photography. “Barbara Scott has placed a new perspective on our lovely local scenery as well as her portfolio of Brisbane Water scenes. “Pelican specialist Andrew

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Noonan has more to show, together with his magniﬁcent Sydney landscapes.” Mr Weston said Brendon and Ms Jude Weston had a number of local landscapes to show together with some dynamic photographs of the storm which recently hit the Coast. The exhibition will run from Saturday, June 6, to Monday, June 8. Email, 11 may 2015 Brendon Weston, PhoTTex Exhibition

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Ms Lindhardt creates realistic artworks in coloured pencils and has been running workshops for the past six years since moving to the Coast from Sydney. “The workshops guide you through the techniques on how to create realism works with the humble coloured pencil,” Ms Lindhardt said. The workshops run for two days and take the student through from beginner to advanced techniques.

The beginner’s session will be held on Saturday, June 27. More advanced techniques will be taught on Sunday, June 28. “There is the ﬂexibility to come for one day or both and you will only need a few basic materials,” she said. “I will bring along all my precious pencils and papers for you try on the day.” July and August workshop dates are yet to be conﬁrmed. For more information, phone 4342 0626.

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Out and About

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Trubalukers visit Cook Islands A group from the Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Troubaluker Ukulele Group has visited the Cook Islands to play for the primary school children on Rarotonga. They were honoured with a special invitation to attend the Welcome Ceremony for the arrival of the Cook Islands Police Patrol Boat, Te Kukupa.

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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 w/e. Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme all areas of the coast 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 Political and Non Sectarian 2nd Wed 10am, Everglades Club uminabeach@probusclubs.com.au

Probus Club of Woy Woy Friendship, Fellowship, and social functions for active retirees. 1st Wed - 10am Everglades Country Club 4341 9195 Seniors Computer Club Central Coast 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

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BlueWave Living Still proudly owned by 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

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

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

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

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

Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Support both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers. 4329 7122

Mary Mac’s Place Providing hot, freshly cooked meals - Mon to Fri 11am-1pm with support, info & referrals 4341 0584

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

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

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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

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship Anyone experiencing Schizophrenia/Bipolar/ Mental Health Issues. Their family carers and friends come together to support and learn from one another. 1st Thur - 1pm Room 3 Uniting Church Donnison St Gosford 4344 7989 or 4368 2214 Woy Woy Well Well Wellness Group A small group of people with a serious illness to share and support unfolding journeys Free at The Clearing, Fortnightly Mon 9:30am 4341 0464 lizmacnamara@bigpond.com

Woy Woy Public Hospital Alliance To restore medical services previously available & upgrade to a standard that meets with local needs. 2pm 2nd Sat St Lukes Church Hall, Blackwall Rd Woy Woy 4344 4811 Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club Everglades Country Club 2nd Tues 11am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 4341 7177

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

Music Brisbane Water Brass Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music Rehearsal every Tuesday 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012 Gosford Musical Society Minstrels Entertain at various venues on the Coast seeking new members Thur Night Laycock St North Gosford 4341 4210 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

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

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

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

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

Service Groups Lions Club of Woy Woy 1st and 3rd Mon at Woy Woy Leagues Club 0439 514 723 Make new friends and have fun while serving your community. Northern Settlement Services - 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 Biz Plus Networking Association Attention business owners - are you keen to grow your business and in the process build worthwhile relationships? Then why not attend a Biz Networking breakfast? Every Thur 7:15am - 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowledge, experience and skills of

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

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Sport

Women’s bowls club celebrates 50 years Ettalong Memorial Women’s Bowling Club celebrated 50 years as a Ladies Bowling Club, on Tuesday, May 5. The day began with the arrival of the ofﬁcial guest state representative, director Ms Beryl Watson, and district president Ms Patricia Frewin, who were met by the Ettalong Memorial Ladies executive committee. The ofﬁcial party then entered the auditorium which was decorated in the club colours of

red, white and blue. Club patron Ms Erin Hallows and the club’s three life members, Ms Joan Jessup, Ms Beryl Worboys, and Ms Gloria Gray, were guests of honour. A short game of bowls was played after morning tea. President Ms Lauren Williams received permission from district president Ms Patricia Frewin to hold the unfurling of the Number One District Pennant Flag after lunch.

“We returned to the auditorium for the cutting of the birthday cake which was made by club member Ms Edna Fowler,” said publicity ofﬁcer Ms Maureen Kerr. “The day ﬁnished with a rousing rendition of the national anthem and we now look forward to the next 50 years for our great club,” she said. Media release, 9 May 2015 Maureen Kerr, Ettalong Memorial Women’s Bowling Club Ettalong Memorial Women's Bowling Club 50th birthday celebration

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Yvonne wins major singles Yvonne Gordon has won the Umina Women’s Major Singles bowls championship. The morning of Friday, May 8, started in Ms Gordon’s favour with the green running fast, just as she liked it. She achieved a winning score of seven to nil. When opponent Carol Boyd did touch the jack, luck was not on her side as it went on several occasions to Ms Gordon’s bowl.

Yvonne Gordon

Ms Boyd never gave up, even to the final rounds, and for the last four ends and stopped Ms Gordon from getting her last shot. The game finished with Ms Boyd 11 to Ms Gordon’s 25. “It has been 10 years since Ms Gordon last won the Singles, so let hope it’s not another 10 years until her next win,” said publicity officer Ms Eve Phillips. Email, 11 May 2015 Eve Phillips, Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club

The Peninsula Diary of Events Sunday, May 31

Biggest Morning Tea hosted by Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club, 10:30am.

Jam led by Shane Shepherd, Hardys Bay Club from 2pm Woy Woy Little Theatre presents Lovers At Versailles, Peninsula Theatre, 2:00pm

Thursday, May 28 Karaoke, Ettalong from 8:00pm

Diggers,

Friday May 29 Yoga class, Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, 1pm2:15pm The Wiggles Rock and Roll Preschool Tour, Ettalong Diggers, 2:30pm show Original Sin, Hardys Bay Club, from 7pm

Saturday, May 30 Woy Woy Little Theatre presents Lovers At Versailles, Peninsula Theatre, 2:00pm Null and Void, Hardys Bay Club from 7pm

Thursday, June 4 Karaoke, Ettalong from 8:00pm

Diggers,

Saturday, June 6 Creative Perspectives, art show, Wagstaffe Hall, 9:00am to 4:00pm The Delltones, Ettalong Diggers, doors open 8:00pm for 8:30pm show Flash Directors Weekend Workshop, Woy Woy Little Theatre Company Crawﬁsh Stew Bayview Hotel Woy Woy 830pm feat: Todd Stewart Pearl Beach June long weekend Classical Music Festival,

Sunday, June 7 Pretty Beach Seaside Community markets, 9:00am to 2:00pm, Pretty Beach Public School Pearl Beach June long weekend Classical Music Festival, pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 2:30pm and 7:30pm, bookings recommended

Thursday, June 11 Diggers,

Sunday, June 14 Peninsula Waterfront Art and Produce Market

Thursday, June 18 Karaoke, Ettalong from 8:00pm

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

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

pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 2:30pm and 7:30pm, bookings recommended

Karaoke, Ettalong from 8:00pm

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For events in post code areas 2256 and 2257

Monday, May 25

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000

Diggers,

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

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

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Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

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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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The new senior committee members are president Mr Louis Koolen, secretary Mrs Jan Kukura and treasurer Mrs Kerrel Walker. The outgoing president, Mr Barry Foster was thanked for his efforts during the past two years.

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Everglades wins pennant reserve event Everglades recently claimed victory in the ﬁnal of the shield event for pennant reserve players which was contested by three Peninsula bowling clubs. This event is named after former Umina stalwart Lou Higgins, who was also the long-term chairman of the Central Coast District Umpires. It was contested by members of Umina, Everglades and Woy Woy Bowling Clubs. This event was conducted

over eight to 10 weeks and should be again contested in 2016. It aims to provide new players from the pennant reserves with valuable experience, while allowing practice for bowlers who still wish to compete but not at the level required in pennants. The ﬁnal was between Umina and Everglades and was won by Everglades 93 – 50. Media release, 18 May 2015 Ray Benton, Everglades Men’s Bowls

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Woy Woy too strong in union clash Woy Woy proved too strong for Northlakes in the round four Central Coast Rugby Union clash on Saturday, May 16. The Woy Woy side ran out winners by 54 points to ﬁve at the Ettalong Oval clash. Woy Woy were never really troubled by Northlakes, running in eight tries in their win with prop Sam Soane claiming man of the

Ettalong Memorial Women's Bowlers with the Number One District pennant ﬂag

First ﬂag in 25 years The Ettalong Memorial Women’s Bowling Club has won the Number One District Pennant for the ﬁrst time since 1988. The team was Ms Marie Brailey (skipper), Ms Sue Murphy, Ms Robyn Holden, Ms Elaine Mellross,

Ms Tracy Osborne (skipper), Ms Lauren Williams, Ms Val Brownlie, and Ms Daphne Lowe. The team won their last game against Halekulani ﬁve to nil to claim victory, and give Ettalong the Flag. At this stage Avoca Beach were only four points behind, and the

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match. Hooker Nick Garnett and ﬂankers Kane Burns and Chris Hitch also had good games. Five-eight Matt Lucas put in a great performance for Northlakes, in his ﬁrst game in the top grade with hooker Jason Kaikato also playing well for the visitors. Media release, 16 may 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Charity day raises $830 Woy Woy Bowls Club’s May charity day raised more than $830 even though only 38 bowlers were on the green. “We are getting close to $6000 for the year,” said club manager Mr Ken Dixon. The money will go to Central Coast Kids in Need which raises money to assist families with children who have serious prolonged illnesses. Most of the children are cancer patients, others need or have organ transplants or are premature babies with life-threatening conditions. The Sunday, May 17, tournament Spider Glass was won

by Mr Laurie McAnnally, who has won it many times over the years. Mr Bob Irvine won the lucky rink draw over Mr Stan Moran. Mr Chris Gentle’s 40th birthday was celebrated and Mr Ray Wilson was farewelled with a minute’s silence. Big winners at the rafﬂe were Ms Jenny Simmons, Ms Liz McAnally, Ms Linda Mitchell, Ms Gayle Wise, Mr Brian Grogan, Mr John Halling, Ms Leslie Stone, Ms Marion Steenkamp and Ms Sandra Jones. The next charity bowls days will be held on Sundays June 21 and July 19. Media release, 17 May 2015 Ken Dixon, Sporties at Woy Woy

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TUE - 26 0158 - 1.47 0844 - 0.62 1506 - 1.34 2053 - 0.83 FRI - 29 0452 - 1.41 1102 - 0.57 1734 - 1.56 2353 - 0.66 MON - 1 0120 - 0.51 0709 - 1.44 1258 - 0.52 1930 - 1.79 THU - 4 0325 - 0.37 0921 - 1.45 1500 - 0.51 2131 - 1.91 SUN - 7 0549 - 0.37 1155 - 1.43 1732 - 0.60 2357 - 1.79

WED - 27 0258 - 1.42 0932 - 0.61 1600 - 1.40 2200 - 0.79 SAT - 30 0541 - 1.42 1143 - 0.55 1814 - 1.64 TUE - 2 0200 - 0.45 0752 - 1.45 1336 - 0.51 2008 - 1.85 FRI - 5 0410 - 0.35 1010 - 1.44 1547 - 0.53 2216 - 1.89 MON - 8 0643 - 0.39 1253 - 1.44 1833 - 0.63

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