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More time granted to Bells developer The developer of the controversial Bells Living and Bells Green development proposals at Killcare has been successful in asking Gosford Council for more time to consult with the community.

This site in Booker Bay Rd was deemed to be a site of signiﬁcant Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in 2012

Work halted at aboriginal burial ground Work has come to a halt on a Booker Bay development after it was claimed to have damaged a culturallysignificant aboriginal burial ground. The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council has claimed that excavation for a new building had “significantly damaged” a shell midden and that Gosford Council was responsible for providing incorrect information which allowed it to occur. Gosford Council had written to the developer stating “that the site was clear for development” and it “did not declare the previously identified requirements for an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit”, according to Darkinjung CEO Mr Sean Gordon “It’s just heartbreaking to see a potential site of our collective history bulldozed over because of an administrative error, oversight or any other reason,” he said. “Despite the damage to the site and potential breaches of the National Parks and Wildlife Act, we remain committed to working with all relevant parties to develop an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit for the site so that works can proceed. “With an increased awareness of our culture and history, we can all ensure that we’re protecting our shared history. “Together, we can make sure that errors like this don’t ever happen again,” he said.

According to Mr Gordon, the recent history surrounding the site in Booker Bay Rd, Booker Bay started in July 1970 when aboriginal remains were found within property. In April 2010, a development application was made for the property by its former owner. Then in June 2010, an initial inspection reported the possible presence of an Aboriginal burial ground and shell midden. The site was then registered with the Office of Environment and Heritage’s Aboriginal Information Management System. In April 2012, the property’s former owners commissioned a report on the property by Austral Archaeology. Austral determined, among other things, that the entire study area was considered to be of high potential significance and any subsurface activity in the study area could have had an adverse impact on the important site, Mr Gordon said. The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council formally responded to Austral Archaology in June 2012 and suggested further investigation was warranted. “In July 2012, Gosford Council received notice from Office of Environment and Heritage that recommended an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit and strict compliance with its terms,” Mr Gordon said. According to Mr Gordon,

between August 2012 and February 2015, the property was sold to its new owner, Urban Growth NSW. “The new owner demolished the existing dwelling on the property and developed a new dwelling under State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP, Affordable Rental Housing) 2009,” Mr Gordon said. “In February 2015, the Office of Environment and Heritage received a report of damage by construction works to a registered shell midden on the site.” “For more than five years we’ve been working with Gosford Council, various state government departments and the former owner of a property in Booker Bay to properly determine the cultural significance of the site,” Mr Gordon said. “It’s extremely disappointing that after all this time, diligence and effort from so many people, we now have an unapproved construction sitting on top of a potentially culturally significant site. “As a community here on the Central Coast and especially on the Woy Woy Peninsula, there is a strong recognition of the importance of our heritage. “This is not just aboriginal heritage, this is Australian heritage.” Media release, 10 June 2015 Ashleigh Milne, Brilliant Logic

The decision follows a previous abortive attempt to reverse a previous decision of the council, where the council did not have enough councillors in the chamber to make the decison. The process started at the council’s May 12 meeting, when it decided to defer voting on the development proposal and instead decided to arrange a site visit. That site visit was then put on hold at the request of the developer. At its May 26 meeting, the council was unable to rescind its motion from May 12 due to the lack of a quorum. Council’s latest meeting, held on Tuesday, June 9, did secure a successful vote to rescind the May

12 resolutions. Councillors then passed a new substantive motion that: “At the request of the applicant this matter be deferred for the applicant to consult with the community, after this consultation the site inspection take place at a future date”. Each time the Bells Living and Bells Green development proposal has come before Council, general manager Mr Paul Anderson and Councillors McKinna, Bowles, Bocking, Morris and McFadyen have each declared some degree of personal interest in the development. On the latest occasion, once those with signiﬁcant interests left the chamber, Cr Bocking moved that the recommendation to rescind the previous resolution and Cr Ward seconded the motion. A further motion was then voted on and adopted, that a site visit be arranged for a later date if required. Gosford Council agenda NM.4, 9 June 2015

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Rainfall on the Peninsula this month has been well below average. With only a week of June remaining, the rainfall total for the month until last Friday of 63.9mm was about 60 per cent below the June monthly average of 162mm, according to ﬁgures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy. However, the cumulative total for the year remains well above average, standing at 1124.3mm compared to the average half year ﬁgure of 790mm and the annual average of 1249mm. Only light rains have been recorded this month, with no falls above 10mm, other than those recorded on Wednesday (11.5mm) and Friday (21.9mm) last week.

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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.

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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should 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 development projects, 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

era of jobs, growth and opportunity for our region and it’s clear that there 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

sentiment in that these developments are a catalyst for positive change and 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

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Record budget with record road spending adopted unanimously Woy Woy Motor Registry ofﬁce is facing closure

Motor registry closure petition signed by 6000 A petition to stop the closure of Woy Woy Motor Registry has been signed by over 6000 Peninsula residents in the past two weeks. An artist's impression of the three-tower Waterside concept for the old Froggy's site in Mann St Gosford

A section of the revised plans to widen the Paciﬁc Hwy through Wyong Town Centre 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

Revised plans for widening the paciﬁc Hwy through Wyong are on display until Friday, June 19

oads and Maritime Services NSW has announced the revised concept design and Ms Lynne Webster said trafﬁc congestion design for the future upgrade of the Paciﬁc Hwy through Wyong. preparing the review of she encouraged residents Wyong.

The design is currently on display for community feedback and the public has until Friday, June 19 to make submissions to Roads and Maritime Services. “The NSW Government allocated $3 million this year to continue planning for the upgrade which would provide two lanes in each direction between Johnson Rd at Tuggerah and Cutler Dve at Wyong,” a Roads and Maritime Services

spokesperson said. “After feedback to the community display in July 2013 and additional technical investigations, the initial design has been substantially revised. “It now presents a whole of transport solution integrating the rail interchange with bus, taxi, disabled and short term parking to beneﬁt the wider community. “The revised design includes upgrading the existing intersection at Church St and new

trafﬁc light intersections at Rose St, Anzac Ave, North Rd and Cutler Dve to improve safety and access for all road users on the highway.” Roads and Maritime Services is continuing to work closely with Transport for NSW rail planners to ensure the proposed road upgrade aligns with future rail requirements. “Feedback received will be considered by Roads and Maritime when ﬁnalising the

environmental factors, which is scheduled to be displayed for community comment later this year,” the spokesperson said. “Roads and Maritime will continue to work with the community and stakeholders during the planning process to identify issues and minimise the potential impact of the proposed upgrade and building activities.” Wyong Council welcomed the state government announcement. Wyong’s deputy mayor,

to go online and look at the revised proposal and have their say about it. “Upgrading the Paciﬁc Hwy through Wyong is on our wish list to help transform the area,” Ms Webster said. “Leading up to the state election, we had a list of 39 projects we wanted the state government to help fund to improve the shire and prepare us for an inﬂux of new residents in the future.” Wyong Council’s roads and drainage manager, Mr Peter Murray said this project would reduce

“This upgrade will open up one of the biggest road bottlenecks in our shire,” Mr Murray said. “Not only will it ease congestion, it will assist with public transport through better integration of the bus/ rail interchange, improve safety for pedestrians and improve access through the Wyong CBD,” Mr Murray said. Media release, 21 May 2015 Peter McBride, Zenith Optimedia Media release, 19 May 2015 Wyong Council media

osford-based chartered accountants, Robson Partners have started a petition at change.org to ‘give Waterside development the green light’.

By around 12:00pm on Monday, June 1, the online petition had been signed by 106 people. “We are calling on all the residents of the Central Coast to get behind this initiative and help revitalise our city, by showing their support in signing this petition,” the petition preamble at change. org said. Robson Partners have been particularly vocal in their support of the redevelopment of the Froggy’s site in Mann St Gosford called ‘Waterside’. ‘Waterside’ is a $180 million proposal by Chinese businessman, Mr Jiang Wang and a company called New Hong Kong Macau Australia Pty Ltd. “It will feature three towers,

graduating from 26 storeys to 34 storeys with residential units, hotel rooms, retail outlets, restaurants and an open-plan walk-through area connecting the city centre to the Gosford waterfront,” said Robson Partners director, Mr Troy Marchant. Mr Marchant said Robson Partners are supportive of the Waterside development because: “First and foremost, sitting above everything, we have had our accountancy practice sitting in Gosford for 25 years, so we are naturally supportive of development in the CBD and in the region,” Mr Marchant said. “Because of the ﬂow-on effects it has on businesses, basically because it is good for jobs,” he said.

According to Mr Marchant, recognising and utilising the natural assets of the Gosford waterfront is a critical step forward is recognising and developing Gosford to its full potential as a place to live and work. “Developments like this will only spawn more developments and act as a catalyst to drive other ventures and give the Gosford CBD the drive it needs. “We need to encourage people who have the drive to make Gosford great,” he said. Mr Caine King, director of CKDS Architecture, the East Gosford architectural ﬁrm that is designing the Waterside concept for Mr Wang said he is currently working with

Gosford Council to ensure the development application will be well received by the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) which is responsible for approving developments worth over $20 million. He said he is hoping that a strong response to the change.org petition will help the developer’s case with both Gosford Council and the JRPP. The current design concept, which is currently undertaking a review, incorporates a proposed new bus interchange in Baker St, the preservation of the heritage clock tower in Mann St and will include an entertainment and retail quarter with a large pedestrian forecourt. Mr King said the original design may need to be reworked because New Hong Kong Macau Australia Pty

Ltd had not been shortlisted to develop the new home for the Australian Taxation Ofﬁce in Gosford, as promised by the Federal Government. The commercial component of the development may need to be scaled back now the company is out of the running to accommodate the ATO. The number of residential units included in the development (572 in the current DA) is also under review. Mr King said that now the Mariners Plaza development on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St has been approved, he also needs to do a “very extensive” assessment of how Waterside will impact on the views from the Mariners Plaza. “We are not going to alter our concept but we do have to justify what we are doing

and the impact that will have on the Mariners’ Plaza views,” he said. Mr King said the current ﬂoor space ratio of the Waterside development is 8% whereas the Mariners’ Plaza gained JRPP approval at over 9%. “We are a much bigger site and have a lot more social beneﬁt because of the hotel, proposed bus interchange, heritage item and entertainment precinct,” he said.

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Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith said the response from the community had been “enormous” and more signatures are being added every day. “I have written to the NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Mr Duncan Gay, outlining the huge community opposition

to the closing of this service,” Ms Smith said. “We are waiting on his formal reply. “Questions have also been asked in Parliament and will continue to be asked.” Ms Smith said her aim was to gather 10,000 signatures in order to ﬁght the closure which is scheduled to occur on Saturday, August 8. “We ask that people to visit my ofﬁce at 20 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy, to sign as quickly as they can.

Child airlifted A ﬁve-year-old Umina child was airlifted to Sydney after being hit by a car at Umina on the afternoon of Thursday, May 21. Emergency services were called to Trafalgar Ave at about 4:40pm after reports a car had hit a child. The boy was assessed by paramedics for a suspected broken leg and other minor injuries.

He was airlifted to the children’s hospital at Westmead for further treatment. The driver of the car stopped after the crash and rendered assistance to the child. He underwent a roadside breath test which returned a negative result. Inquiries into the events leading up to the crash are still continuing. Media release, 21 May 2015 NSW Police

“We can post petitions to those who cannot get into my ofﬁce,” she said. The NSW Minister responsible for the decision to close the Woy Woy registry is the Minister for Finance, Services and Property Mr Dominic Perrottet. Media release, 4 June 2015 Suzanne King, Ofﬁce of Kathy Smith

Wicks seeks reversal of decision Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has written to NSW Premier Mr Mike Baird to urge him to reconsider the decision to close the Woy Woy Motor Registry. The Federal Member has made representations about the registry closure, which is a State Government issue, after being approached by Peninsula

residents. “Members of the Woy Woy and Umina community have informed me this could have a signiﬁcant impact on their ability to access important services, especially elderly residents who may no longer be able to drive,” Ms Wicks said. Media statement, 5 June 2015 Tim Sowden, Ofﬁce of Lucy Wicks

Lone Pine Ave to be upgraded Work has commenced to upgrade Lone Pine Ave, Umina. Last year residents petitioned Gosford Council and noted that the road had become dangerous due to wear and tear. At the time, residents suggested that because Lone Pine Ave was named after the Battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli the Anzac Centenary would have been a good time to upgrade the

road. According to council minutes, Lone Pine Ave is a major thoroughfare to local main roads; which also has large amounts of local trafﬁc servicing nearby residents. “When the weather is wet, the road becomes one-way due to ﬂooding on the verges. It is also unsafe for pedestrians alighting buses due to the lack of footpaths and potholes,” the residents’ petition said.

The matter was referred to the council’s construction planning and management division. It has since been progressed to a major upgade that included improvements to drainage and footpaths. Media release, 26 February 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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achievement.” and $1 million on Norton yong is the second largest spending council in NSW on essential year’s budget. “Our community has Highlights of the Ave in Killarney Vale. services, with a record $66 million spend on local roads and Cr Eaton said the $105 $105 million on capital works planned for next ﬁnancial year, told us loudly and clearly, record roads spending they want better local included: $1.5 million on million capital works according to council’s general manager, Mr Michael Whittaker.

Council’s plans were outlined in its four year Strategic Plan and 2015-16 budget adopted unanimously at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday, June 10. Mr Michael Whittaker said the budget met the needs of the Wyong’s growing population and supports the community’s aspirations for Wyong to be a unique place to live, work and visit.

“After driving a $35.5 million turnaround in our operating budget since 2010, we are now in the strongest position we have ever been to deliver the infrastructure and services that will create jobs and opportunities for our growing community,” Mr Whittaker said. “Our $361 million budget for next year is sound, responsible and balanced.

“We are getting back to basics with 75 per cent of spending going to the big ﬁve services requested by the community: roads and drainage: water, sewerage, open space and waste management.” Mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the centre piece of the budget, is the planned record $66 million spend on roads and drainage, an increase of 30 per cent on last

roads and we are going to deliver it in spades this year,” Mayor Eaton said. “I am delighted to say that since 2010 we have more than doubled our spending on roads, from $32 million to $66 million, making us the largest spending council in the state when it comes to roads. “We have managed to balance the budget at the same time as increase our roads spending – a major

new footpaths and shared pathways; $4.1 million on the roads reseal program; $2.5 million on Wyong CBD drainage; $1.6 million on Goorama Ave in San Remo; $1.6 million on Maitland and Bald St in Norah Head; $1.5 million on Audie Pde, Berkeley Vale; $1.4 million on Bay Rd in Blue Bay; $1.3 million on Lakeside Pde, The Entrance; $1 million on Elouera Rd, Buff Point,

program was possibly the best in the shire’s history with exciting projects to be delivered next year including The Art House (ﬁnished by Christmas), a smart hub for Warnervale, the Magenta Shared Pathway and the biggest skate park in NSW, designed by the world’s best, to be opened in July, 2016.

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o l l o w i n g e x t e n s i v e negotiations with the developer and over 1,500 public objections, Gosford Council refused a contentious proposal to redevelop the Avoca Beach Theatre at its Tuesday, June 9 ordinary meeting.

The proposal had sought to add four cinemas to the site as well as a cafe and gallery, five residential units and basement car parking. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said despite Council’s best efforts to try and make the redevelopment workable, in the end it was refused for a number of reasons. “The planning assessment looked very closely at all the community’s feedback and gave the applicant many chances to provide more information about any issues or amend the proposal as well,” Cr McKinna said. “Given the proposal’s excessive size and height, there were major concerns it would see the site become overdeveloped, which would just not fit with the local area’s character. “Plus, for us to approve this redevelopment, especially considering the amount of public opposition, would not have been in the community’s best interests. “Although we received well over 1,500 individual letters and signatures objecting to this proposal, it’s important to acknowledge that we also received around 800 individual letters and signatures supporting it. “But ultimately the site’s flooding risks were too significant to ignore, especially for this proposal. “With the site located in

The potential loss of the lawn at the side of the Avoca Theatre was one of the concerns raised about the site’s redevelopment

an existing floodway, the proposed vehicle access and basement car parking for the redevelopment posed serious public safety risks if the site flooded,” he said. In March 2015, the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage advised Gosford Council that the NSW Minister for Heritage, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of NSW, had made an Interim Heritage Order over the site. The Interim Heritage Order meant Council had limited power to determine the current application without the concurrence of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. “I would like to sincerely thank every resident for their comments and feedback on

this proposal, and patience while we assessed the application,” Cr McKinna said. “I’d also like to thank the Council staff and developer for their efforts in trying to see whether this redevelopment could be delivered in a more suitable and acceptable way.” The owner of the Avoca Theatre, Mr Norman Hunter addressed the ordinary meeting prior to the Council’s decision to refuse the development proposal. Mr Hunter said he believed all the concerns relating to vehicular access, seating capacity and ﬂoor imprint had been addressed. He said amended plans had been lodged but they were not the plans contained in the report to

the council meeting. “Please remember the theatre is important to the Central Coast and the challenge for us all is to ﬁnd a way forward for this signiﬁcant cultural facility for the Central Coast,” Mr Hunter said. Cr Gabby Bowles said it was with a heavy heart she moved the motion for refusal and thanked both the Hunters for the work they had put in and the community for its input. “The reasons I cannot support a further deferral are that there are other issues in the report that the current application doesn’t address,” Cr Bowles said. She said she could not get past the bulk and scale of the development proposed considering its

dominant position in the Avoca bowl. “I do think there is a potential to ﬁnd an outcome that would see this theatre grow but I think it is time that we now make a decision on what is before us,” she said. Cr Hilary Morris said she would support the refusal because Council needed to do ﬂood mediation work and she was concerned about the height of the proposed development and its impact on residents. Cr Deanna Bocking said she wished to move that council meet the proponents once the interim heritage order was resolved should they wish to continue with a development on the site. Cr Vicki Scott said the Avoca Theatre development application had be the worst

she had dealt with in her 12 years as a councillor in terms of it being the most complicated. “In dealing with DAs we have to determine by the planning legislation,’ Cr Scott said. “It is not our concern whether the Hunters have a viable business, whether one or ﬁve screens, whether the lawn survives, so long as the DA complies,” she said. “Also it is not our concern that the theatre is iconic or that the Hunters and the theatre may not survive refusal of the DA because all council can make its decision on is whether or not the DA complies.” Cr Scott said she would vote against the motion to refuse the development application because: “I don’t feel that I have enough understanding or enough information, believe it or not, to decide whether I want to vote with the refusal.” “I do hope that is not an end to this theatre or to the Hunter’s vision for the theatre and the role it can play in the future,” Cr Bowles concluded before counsellors voted to refuse the development application. “Hopefully the Hunters will see ﬁt that there is a way forward and will see this theatre thriving on into the future for our children and our children’s children,” she said. Media release, 9 June 2015 Gosford Council media Notes from General Meeting 9 June 2015 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Avoca Beach Theatre redevelopment refused

The developer of the controversial Bells Living and Bells Green development proposals at Killcare has been successful in asking Gosford Council for more time to consult with the community.

396 Booker Bay Rd Booker Bay was deemed to be a site of signiﬁcant Aboriginal cultural heritage in 2012

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Mingaletta re-elects Aunty Di as chair Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation has re-elected Aunty Dianne O’Brien as chairman for the next two years. The improvement of aboriginal health and lifestyle has been at the centre of Aunty Di’s working life, according to a statement issued by Mingaletta. “The programs and projects she has implemented at Mingaletta include focus programs such as health and well-being, men’s groups, young women’s groups, family days, ﬁnancial counselling and aboriginal mental health. “In the 1980s, Aunty Di was the ﬁrst women aboriginal drug and alcohol worker at the Wollongong Aboriginal Medical Centre. “Aunty Di had a strong belief in partnering with other agencies to work on health promotion. “Nine years was spent with Area Health at Gosford Hospital, with a move to Central Coast Division of

General Practice doing transport and recruiting medical practices into the PIP Close the Gap program for aboriginal people. “Aunty Di is currently the aboriginal health manager at Medicare Local, managing the Guri Wagir team, comprised of four staff members. “This team deals in the area of chronic health. “Aunty Di has also secured a bulk-billed doctor who conducts medical services each Wednesday.” A women’s health nurse will conduct a clinic, each Tuesday for the next three months, for any women’s health problems or a yarn over any concerns women may be experiencing. Most services at Mingaletta are open to the wider community, and members of the public are welcome to drop in for a cuppa and a chat. Media release, 9 June 2015 Mingaletta ATSIC

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Council endorses coastal management study A ﬁnal draft Coastal Zone Management Study has been endorsed by Gosford Council for Gosford Lagoons. There are a range of estuaries and coastal wetlands described in the Peninsula area of the Gosford LGA, including Brisbane Water and its tributaries, Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River estuary. It includes the perched lagoon at Pearl Beach. “Over many decades Gosford Council has worked with other government bodies, industry and community to appropriately manage activities in the coastal zone,” the study said. The Council’s emphasis for coastal management is on conservation, land use planning and rehabilitation. Partnerships between Council, government and the community will be necessary to ensure any conservation and rehabilitation work is undertaken and valued, according to the study. The study sets parameters for proposed actions in the area by Council, industry or the private sector, with a focus on pressures to coastal ecosystems, community

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uses of the coastal zone and managing public safety. This study claims to be built off the back of the latest scientiﬁc information, combined with community and stakeholder feedback. Overall, it forms part of Council’s broader plan to establish coastal zone management plans for all geographical catchments in the Local Government Area. “Council is working on a range of planning activities which aim to provide a balanced long-term management framework for the ecologically sustainable use of our coast and estuaries. “These planning activities require a connected community that has the capacity to understand the role of government and the part we all play to ensure the long term protection of the coastal zone. “The primary purpose of coastal zone management planning is to describe proposed actions to be implemented by council, other public authorities and, potentially, by the private sector to address priority management issues in the coastal zone over a deﬁned implementation period.

“These issues include managing risks to public safety and built assets; pressures on coastal ecosystems; and community uses of the coastal zone. “Past land-use changes and human activities, combined with a growing population, are placing increasing pressure on the natural values and ecological health of the lagoons. “Gosford Council strives to preserve and enhance our coastal environments. “This can only be achieved through community education about the importance of coastal environments, the potential impacts of human activity upon these environments and through good management.” This revised and improved Coastal Zone Management Plan compliments the development of Plans for the Lower Hawkesbury River Estuary (2009), Brisbane Water (2012) and Pearl Beach Lagoon (2014). Media statement, 9 June 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Gosford Council minutes GOV.70, 9 June 2015

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Sewer relocation to cost $1.15 million The relocation of sewerage pipelines at Nagari Rd, Woy Woy will cost Gosford Council $1.15 million. The relocation will happen as part of the Rawson Rd Level Crossing Replacement Project which is being funded by the NSW Government and delivered by Gosford Council. “The design of the sewer relocation has speciﬁed the use of Glass Reinforced Plastics pipes and manholes for the gravity sewer main and Mild Steel Cement Lined pipe for the sewer rising main,” according to a report presented to Gosford Council’s meeting on Tuesday, June 9. “Due to signiﬁcant lead times of the GRP pipes and manholes, these items have been purchased separately,” the report said. Tenders for the provision of sewer adjustments were called in April 2015. Five tenders were received, including two from Central Coast

based suppliers. Delcare Pty Ltd from Erina was the successful tenderer. “It is considered that the tender received from Delcare Pty Ltd represents the best value for money to Council,” the report said. “They scored well across both price and non-price criteria and gained the highest combined score. “Delcare have the physical resources and expertise to meet project timelines and have completed several similar projects for Gosford Council,” the report said. The tender was awarded for $815,415 excluding GST. Contingency, supervision and project management costs were also included and the supply of glass reinforced plastic pipes and manholes. Therefore approval was sought and granted for total funding of $1.15 million. Media release, 9 June 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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Runabout towed to Davistown Marine Rescue has towed a six-metre half-cabin runabout with two people on board from south of the Rip Bridge to Davistown. The motor had failed on Sunday, June 7, at around 9:15am, and they required help to get back to the ramp adjacent to Davistown Public Wharf. The tow was completed by Mr Al Howes, Mr Karl Liepa, Mr Paul Oliver and Mr Bruce Larking

aboard Central Coast 22. The rescue boat was then assigned to locate and secure two large logs deemed hazards to safe navigation seen around the Rip Bridge area. The logs were located. One was described as “huge”. They were placed ashore for removal by Council. Media release, 8 June 2015 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue NSW Central Coast Unit

New material handler for Woy Woy tip Gosford Council has bought a new $350,000 material handler for Woy Woy tip. “The material handler is critical to the operations of the landﬁll’s new waste transfer station, which is currently under construction,” according to a report by the director of community growth, Ms Judy Jaeger. “To ensure the effective operation of the waste transfer station, a 20-25 tonne Hyundai Excavator 706L was required,” Ms Jaeger said. “The material handler is critical to the operations of an efﬁcient transfer station, allowing the putrescible waste to be loaded into

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transfer vehicles from the ground level as opposed to having a machine mounted on a static wall,” she said. “With the aid of a demolition grapple, the material handler can compact the putrescible waste into all corners of the transfer vehicles.” The tender was advertised in March and four submissions were received of which two were found to be non-conforming. The successful submission was from Liebherr Australia Pty Ltd, based in Erskine Park NSW. Media release, 9 June 2015 Judy Jaeger, Gosford Council Gosford Council agenda GRO.17, 9 June 2015

Robyn Warburton collects house photos Bouddi Peninsula resident Robyn Warburton is interested in adding to her collection of photographs of houses of yesteryear. She is also collecting the names of the old houses and their corresponding addresses today. “As you probably know ‘in the old days’ houses were identiﬁed by their name rather than their

number and street,” Ms Warburton said. “Pictured is Naomi at Pretty Beach. “Current names are of interest as well or you might like to ask me if there is a house-name associated with your address. “The photographs and information collected will become part of the Bouddi Society Collection and given to Gosford

Library, Local Studies.” Please send photographs and information and enquiries to robynwarburton@ozemail.com.au or phone Robyn on 4360 1709 or 0416 069 311 and arrangements will be made to collect, scan and return.” Newsletter, 14 June 2015 Peta Colebatch, Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association

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View Club meets at Everglades The Endeavour Woy Woy View Club will hold its next meeting at 10:30am on Monday, July 6, at Everglades Country Club. The Endeavour Woy Woy View Club also holds its Friendship Day on the third Wednesday of each

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Residents urged to buy a pig Ettalong resident Ms Christine Murphy is encouraging others to buy a pig for a poor African rural family to mark Bacon Week, from June 21 to 27. Ms Murphy is the executive director of Sydney-based international aid agency AFAP Action on Poverty. “We’ve seen hundreds of people improve their lives as a result of our Small Livestock Passon Scheme,” said Ms Murphy.

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Heritage award for Julie Aitchison Ms Julie Aitchison of Umina has won a Gosford Heritage Award for 2015.

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Ms Aitchison received her award for Excellence in Historical Research and Publication on Wednesday, June 10. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said: “These awards give us a chance to publicly thank the individuals and organisations that invest their time and skills into caring for and preserving our heritage.” Ms Aitchison said: “Last October I put together a display at the Ocean Beach Hotel which over 2000 people went to.” Ms Aitchison said that her interest in Umina was sparked when she was seven years of age. “There were really big pine trees and I wanted to know who planted them so I went to the library. “When I asked for the ﬁle on

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Killcare Rural Fire Service captain Ms Michelle Biddulph has reported on the work the brigade performed during the April storm. “The Killcare Rural Fire Service volunteers were extremely busy throughout the recent storm which caused havoc within our Community,” Ms Biddulph said. “Whilst the brigade members were out working to re-establish normality within our area, community members and local businesses ensured that we were continually being fed and assisted where possible. “Our biggest day was on Wednesday, April 22, when we established Killcare Station as a local Control Centre for the day’s operation. “Killcare, Pearl Beach and Narara Brigades worked tirelessly to clear roads and driveways to

re-establish access and worked in conjunction with Ausgrid personnel to get power restored. “While members of the Killcare Rural Fire Service were out assisting the community, a large tree fell and squashed one of the Killcare brigade member’s cars that was parked at Killcare station. “On another occasion, a large tree fell and narrowly missed one of our Fire vehicles but it brought power lines down over the vehicle. “The volunteers inside the were not allowed to exit the vehicle until Ausgrid arrived and declared that the power lines on the vehicle were dead. “Such a storm reminds us that we personally need to be prepared for a range of natural disasters such as bushﬁres and storms,” she said. Newsletter, 10 June 2015 Adrian Williams, Hardys Bay Residents Group

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Dramatic erosion Lobster Beach is suffering from dramatic erosion, according to the WagstaffeKillcare Community Association. They are asking residents for family photos which may show what Lobster Beach was like in previous times. “Erosion is taking place, is quite dramatic, and is spoiling the beach,” said president Ms Peta Colebatch. “It can be seen at both ends of

the beach, where trees are falling in and the banks have scoured less than two metres high,” she said. “The northern end of the beach only has rocks now. “There are no sand dunes that can replenish the area, and the beach is now steeper. “At the very least, there is a need for NPWS to monitor the situation,” she said. Newsletter, 14 June 2015 Peta Colebatch, WagstaffeKillcare Community Association New president, Marie Armstrong

Quilt raffle drawn A rafﬂe for the Hungry Caterpillar quilt made by Ms Helen Reid for the Killcare Heights Garden Club was drawn during its 30th birthday outing to the quarantine station at North Head. The winner was Mr Warren

Bailey of Pretty Beach. A large portion of the proceeds of the rafﬂe was spent by the garden club on paint, mulch and plants for the cenotaph, which was revamped by club members prior to Anzac day. Newsletter, 14 June 2015 Peta Colebatch, Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association

Group appoints reps Members of the Bays Community Group executive committee have taken on the role of community representatives. According to Group president Mr Bob Puffett, if there is an issue a resident would like the committee to take up, designated committee

members would be willing to help. Community representatives are: For Horsﬁeld Bay, Mr Michael Magro and Ms Anne Taylor; for Phegans Bay, Mr Ron Taylor; and for Woy Woy Bay, Mr Jim Doe. Newsletter, 9 June 2015 Bob Puffett, Bays Community Group

Rotary club celebrates 65 years The Rotary Club of Woy Woy celebrated its 65 year anniversary on Friday, June 12 and over 140 people attended a special function at Everglades Country Club to acknowledge the milestone. The function provided an opportunity to reﬂect on the achievements of the club since its formation in 1950 and the positive impact the club continues to have in the local community. Outgoing president Mr Peter Mote said: “We are a thriving club with vibrant members who see themselves as just ordinary people who share a common passion to give back to the community that they are part of. “This year through the efforts of our club members and the generosity of the public we have

raised over $70,000 which has enabled us to support many worthy local and overseas organisations such as; Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Clubs, Coast Shelter and Coast Community Connections,” Mr Mote said. During the course of the evening, the club recognised Ms Fiona Hunt and Ms Wendy Cook as Paul Harris Fellows for their outstanding commitments to the club and local community. Ms Hunt, a former registered nurse, midwife and health adviser, has been a member of Woy Woy Rotary Club for over eight years and had demonstrated her desire to help others. Ms Cook had given much time and effort to the surf lifesaving movement. As a member of the Umina

Surf Life Club since 1992, she had become a role model to the adolescents and young children with whom she had training. She is still a voluntary patrolling member. Mr Mote was awarded with multiple Paul Harris Fellow (Sapphire) recognitions for his exceptional contribution to the club. The Rotary Club of Woy Woy is pleased to announce that its president for 2015-16 will be Ms Marie Armstrong. In her acceptance speech, Ms Armstrong acknowledged the club’s enviable record over the past 65 years and pledged her continuing commitment to help those in need through a range of local and overseas community based projects. Media Release, 17 June 2015 Graham Taylor, Rotary Club of Woy Woy

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Release study or more heritage will be lost Gosford Council held an excellent Heritage Awards function recently. It is a signiﬁcant event on the Heritage calendar. There are so many community members whose work is still to be recognised. I heard this morning from ABC Radio that an order has been slapped on Council-approved bulldozing at Booker Bay on a burial site. There were press clips held by Mr Geoff Potter of aboriginal burials on the sand at Beachfront at Ettalong. (Like The EntranceMagenta Shores issue, we know Guringai buried in the sand on the coast.) The Booker site and Anglican cemetery are researched in Mr Potter’s book on the Wreck of the Maitland. There are several pages

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 on it. And Ms Beryl Strom’s research on the once- listed cemetery (removed by councillors on wrong advice from Council staff) is held there. It is ironic that the DLALC

expelled the Guringai from membership without any archaeological research on The Entrance site, because the Guringai elders would not agree to sell off The Entrance sand hills (as their burial ground) for the lucrative sale for Magenta Shores development. Aboriginal burials and skeleton finds are documented in both areas: Ettalong and The Entrance. Perhaps Planning needs to consult the Scobie study first, even if it is incomplete and unofficial at this date. If there has been a DA approved for the original Booker property which holds his and other remains, we can’t wait much longer to have it publicly available or more heritage will be gone. Letter, 11 June 2015 Kay Williams, Pearl Beach

Move Gosford office to Woy Woy In their own press release regarding the closure of the RMS ofﬁce at Woy Woy, the government said that the Peninsula people could go to Gosford for their services, as Gosford is only a short distance away. Consider this: The population of Gosford, North Gosford, West Gosford and East Gosford combined is 12,192.

Forum If you add Erina, Point Frederick and Kariong, you can add another 12,856. The population of Woy Woy, Ettalong and Umina and Booker Bay is 37,277. As Woy Woy is only a “short distance” away, and as the Peninsula population far outstrips that of Gosford, it is only logical to close the Gosford services ofﬁce,

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Waiting times will increase Minister for Services Property, Mr Dominic Perrottet says waiting times at Gosford RTA are lower. More than 6000 people have signed a petition to keep Woy Woy RTA open. If Woy Woy RTA closes, what will be the waiting time at Gosford RTA if 6000 extra people turn up? Letter, 14 June 2015 Keith Peaker, Pretty Beach

University would be part of 50-year vision Various recent articles relating to the provision of an independent University for The Central Coast leave me wondering about what appears to be a lack of vision for this region. Indeed history, development and growth in societies have been the direct result of leaders with a sound vision for the future, a vision which extends beyond what simply is the next ﬁve years. The Central Coast region is said to be one of the biggest regions in the country, with a growing population heading towards 400.000 and one deserving its own university or even a vision that embraces the establishment of one. The challenge to our political and government leaders is to apply both rational and intuitive thinking to the development and championing of a vision that would see the Central Coast grow over the next 50 years into a vibrant region socially, economically and ecologically. I argue that such a region would value post-secondary education. It would provide its residents with opportunity and choice

Forum about their education and training requirements without having to leave their families and the place they call home. This means our own university. It would generate a strong business culture for this region; it would create jobs and boost the economy. It would encourage business to establish on the Central Coast and strengthen our identity as a region. It has taken the University of Newcastle 50 years to achieve the reputation it currently enjoys. The establishment of a Central Coast University which integrates TAFE and the Community College in a multi campus conﬁguration would give our wonderful and innovative residents the opportunity to build a great and prosperous future. The residents of the Central Coast should be involved in the democratic process of consultation having input and being involved at large as responsible citizens in the decision and planning for the future of the Central Coast. Letter, 11 June 2015 Bob Puffett, Woy Woy Bay

Community involvement or failed rhetoric Interesting to see placemaker Mr Jim Diers discussing community involvement with Gosford Council, although this is not the ﬁrst time such ideas have been suggested. We already have the Gosford 2025 Vision and, in July 2011, Council launched the updated community strategic plan. Gosford Council is renowned

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Forum for engaging in pseudocommunication with the community and then ignoring the community input. Look no further than the removal of Gosford primary school, the previous over-development proposal of the people’s waterfront along Dane Dve, local character statements that have been perpetually ignored when it comes to developments in the suburbs. So the list goes on of failed community wishes and rhetorical documents that are not followed through. Let’s hope Gosford council management takes on Jim’s direction and really engages the whole community in moving this City forward. Letter, 7 June 2015 Mark Ellis, Woy Woy

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Weeping as Labor corruption abounds underdog, and Arthur Calwell who was adamantly against the war in Vietnam. Then one looks at the corruption that abounds now in the Labor movement, the rorts of the previous NSW Labor Government and the recent big unionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; betrayal of the poorest union members, one weeps in regret and bitterness.

Corruption in business and government has always been with us. In some countries, nothing can be done without greasing the palms of many. One thinks of the Labor greats, such as Ben ChiďŹ&#x201A;ey who lost his job because of a strike, John Curtain who went to jail over conscription, Doc Evatt who fought for the

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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

What are MPs doing about fuel prices? Further to Mr Rod Munsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments in Peninsula News, June 9, about the excessive price of fuel in our area I offer the following observations.

Forum Why such a huge discrepancy? What are our elected Members, local or federal, doing or planning to do about it? I have already given up on the NRMA to take real action on the matter for all they suggest it to â&#x20AC;&#x153;shop aroundâ&#x20AC;?. As if we are going to waste time and money driving down to the cheapest Sydney spots to refuel.

For the last few weeks, the price of unleaded petrol has been sitting on $1.18 at Wyong against a whopping $1.43 around the Peninsula. This prompts two simple questions.

It is also worth observing that the price of fuel is now back to where it was when the barrel of crude oil was hovering around the $120 mark. The different being that it has now been under the $60 mark for months. Which makes me think that the oil companies are, as Mr Rod Munson quote rightly said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having a lend on usâ&#x20AC;?. Email, 16 June 2015 Jean-Pierre Zajac, Umina Beach

With the extreme weather events recently I am wondering if there are now at least a few more people on the Central Coast who are beginning to question their attitude to climate change. I have always been amazed by the fact that so many people will readily accept the science used by their GPs when their diagnosis depends on scientiďŹ c tests used in pathology and radiology, but they deride and ignore other scientists such as climatologists and meteorologists. Climatologists in Antarctica are extremely concerned by the excessive rate of melting in the Western Ice Field. This is fresh water which is melting at a much faster rate than was expected. This could affect many of the large cities around the globe such as London, Sydney and New York as well as completely obliterating many of the islands and atolls in the PaciďŹ c, whose inhabitants we seem to ignore whenever they plead with Australia for assistance as their lands are increasingly swept by sea water. It is unfortunate that so many Australians have decided to ignore the science so that now instead of being a world leader in renewable energy and carbon abatement

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Forum schemes we are trailing way behind. It is particularly frightening that we still have a Council and a Central Coast Regional Development Corporation that insists on building Gosford Landing on what should be left as a ďŹ&#x201A;ood plain. This is sheer blindness on the part of the authorities and would appear to be yet another grab for money by developers and their friends. You can see the effect of the recent storms in this area from the photographs shown recently in this paper. Water was across the road along Brisbane Water drive; yachts were on their sides; jetties were washed away; yet more metres of dune have been eroded at Ocean Beach, at the end of Barrenjoey Road. Near there, enormous amounts of drainage pipe water have helped to further erode this dune. Britain for many years has had a program of managed retreat and now authorities there are not allowing any development anywhere near land which is likely to ďŹ&#x201A;ood. Surely it is time for us all to think seriously about these matters because it is almost too late. Email, 9 May 2015 Margaret Lund, Woy Woy Bay

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Renovated aged care centre is opened The ofﬁcial opening of the renovations and extensions to BlueWave Living, the Woy Woy aged care centre, took place on Wednesday, June 10. “The event was attended by Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith and Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks,” said Blue Wave Living CEO, Ms Jennifer Eddy. Also present were the building and design team, service providers, health care professionals, company members, board members, local clubs and associations, other aged care facilities, volunteers, residents, families and staff. “The day marked the culmination of many years of planning and responded to the changing community expectations of aged care services,” Ms Eddy said. “The 90-plus age group is the fasted growing population demographic in Australia and this will have an enormous impact on

aged care service. “The consumer is also looking to be more involved and have more control of their aged care services. “They are also looking at quality accommodation and an address they are proud of. “As a stand-alone residential aged care facility where brand recognition is important, we knew that we had to make changes to the way we presented ourselves. “We knew that the old four-bed wards had to go. “A new wing of single rooms with ensuites was completed in 2012 and the remainder of the renovations have now been completed including a large Blue Wave awning which runs from the front of the building all the way to the street. “We wanted to create a feeling of spaciousness and also reﬂect our local area of sea, sand and waterways. “Attention to detail was important. “The polished concrete drive

represents the sea including small blue glass set in to create the sparkle on the water, and it then opens out to the yellow sand. “The large BlueWave awning not only provides cover but makes quite a statement. “The new sign on the front wave fence is of rusted steel as you would see on a ship wreck on the beach. “The curtains were specially design with a calming beach theme and the ﬂoor coverings are carpet, tiles and washed timber. “The water feature again is a modern wave with blue lighting at night. “Our new name BlueWave Living is reﬂected in the architecture and landscaping, we chose to add the word living to BlueWave because that is what we are about - giving our residents the opportunity to enjoy life to the full within each individual’s capabilities,” Ms Eddy said. Media release, 18 June 2015 Jennifer Eddy, BlueWave Living

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Charity day raises money for prostate treatment The Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club will hold a charity day to raise money for the treatment of prostate and urological cancer on Thursday, June 25 at Umina Beach Bowling Club. Bowlers from Umina Beach, Everglades and Ettalong men’s bowling clubs have long been supporters of Central Coast Local Health District Cancer Services, raising funds over the past eight years. More than $20,000 was raised at the 2013 and 2014 Peninsula Charity Bowls Days. The most recent donations have been used to purchase three laparoscopic telescopes which will enhance the urological surgical services. Event organiser, Mr Ian Jarratt from Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club said their fundraiser had always been held in memory of the late Mr Ron Pursehouse, a former

member who had prostate cancer. “It has always been a cause very close to our hearts as we do it in honour of Ron and prostate cancer is something that can affect us all,” he said. Since the three clubs combined to run the annual charity days, more than $38,000 has been raised. “Hopefully this year, it will be bigger and better and we can help purchase more vital equipment to beneﬁt us and the rest of the community,” Mr Jarratt said. Central Coast Local Health district staff expressed their thanks to the bowlers for their generous donation at a morning tea on Tuesday, June 16. Clinical nurse educator, Mr Tim Wharton said the new telescopes had immense beneﬁts for patients at both Gosford and Wyong Hospitals. “The telescopes are used to provide optimal vision to remove cancerous tumours,” he said.

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will be received from 1:30pm until 7:30pm. Donors are advised to have three to four glasses of water or juice in the hours before they donate and a good sized breakfast or lunch. Photo identiﬁcation is required. Email, 14 June 2015 Peta Colebatch, WagstaffeKillcare Community Association

Fundraising walk for motor neurone disease Motor Neurone Disease NSW has organised a ﬁve kilometer fundraising walk on Sunday, August 9, along the Woy Woy waterfront. Sponsors are needed for the event, according to fundraising volunteer Ms Wendy Whitmore. Local businesses willing to donate $1000 will be recognised as a major sponsor but $500 sponsorships are also available. Motor neurone disease is the name given to a group of diseases in which the body’s nerve cells (neurones) deteriorate and die.

“There is no known treatment or cure,” Ms Whitemore said. “The disease in progressive and terminal and every day two Australians die of it and another two are diagnosed with it,” she said. “It is not a very well-known condition because the life expectancy after diagnosis is a few years if you are lucky. Ms Whitemore’s mother has been diagnosed with the disease. Email, 22 May 2015 Wendy Whitemore, MND NSW

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Information about Killy Cares Killy Cares charity will hold a public meeting and information night on Wednesday, July 22, at the Community Church in Araluen Dve, Killcare, commencing at 7:30pm. “We’ll update members and others on the status of our charity, plans for the future including social and fundraising events, and provide an opportunity for questions and support for Killy Cares,” said Mr Stephen Hinks. “Light refreshments will be

provided and we look forward to seeing lots of interested people at the meeting,” he said. Mr Hinks invited residents to visit the charity’s new website, killycares.org, for information about the charity and its work. “Over time it will become a useful repository of information and resources for our Bouddi community. “Complementing the website is Killy Cares’ Facebook page so please like us on Facebook. “This will ensure Facebook

users receive notiﬁcations relating not only to Killy Cares but to events and issues within our broader community. ”For example, it serves as a way of informing residents about actions that are being taken or that they can take during or after severe weather conditions such as we have experienced lately,” he said. Newsletter, 14 June 2015 Peta Colebatch, WagstaffeKillcare Community Association

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Umina Beach Public School year four students enjoyed an overnight excursion to Sydney recently

Overnight excursion to Sydney Umina Beach Public School’s Year Four students gathered at 7am on Tuesday, June 9, in the school hall to begin their Sydney overnight excursion. Their excursion included a guided tour of The Rocks including the discovery museum.

They visited Hyde Park Barracks where they were able to dress up as convicts and build a wall. Their evening in Sydney concluded with a visit to the Observatory. The students took a Sydney Harbour cruise and climbed the

South Pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Wednesday, June 10. They then walked across the Harbour Bridge in the rain. Newsletter, 16 June 2015 Paul Farrugia, Umina Beach Public School

Kindy pupils visit theatre A bus collected all the Woy Woy Public School Kindergarten students and their teachers and took them to the Deep Dark Woods at Laycock Street Theatre on Tuesday, June 2.

The students enjoyed the performance and their behaviour was exceptional. They then travelled down to Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoyed eating ﬁsh and chips. Newsletter, 9 June 2015 Andrew Kinniburgh, Woy Woy Public School

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Education

Teachers volunteer overseas Ettalong Public School teachers Ms Merran Hansford and Ms Anne Smith will volunteer in Papua New Guinea in the upcoming school holidays to work in schools and assist local teachers in remote villages and islands.

Hansford and Ms Smith and staff are making contributions. “The Student Representative Council has organised a mufti day for next Wednesday to raise funds for them to purchase quality teaching and learning resources, medical supplies, sporting gear and kids clothing to donate to the village schools.”

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Umina Beach Public School will be having a commercial book fair set up in the library during week three(Education Week) and week four of Term three from Monday, July 27, to Thursday, August 6. “The theme for this year is Book Fair under the Sea,” said teacher librarian Ms Annette Darmody. “The family challenge is to make a sea creature, maybe incorporating a book or reading in some way, out of any materials, any size to help decorate the book fair,” Ms Darmody said.

“We have done this many times before and have had some amazing, clever and creative entries and the children really enjoy showing off the display to parents and visitors. “There will be 10 $10 vouchers awarded. “Children may start bringing in their creations this term or at the latest Thursday, July 23 so that they can be judged and displayed during the Scholastic Book Fair,” Ms Darmody said. Newsletter, 9 June 2015 Annette Darmody, Umina Beach Public School

Public speaking An Ettalong Public School student has won the local regional ﬁnal of the 2015 Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition. Nikolajs Apalis won the regional ﬁnal. “He simply wowed the audience

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Avoca Beach Theatre redevelopment refused o l l o w i n g e x t e n s i v e negotiations with the developer and over 1,500 public objections, Gosford Council refused a contentious proposal to redevelop the Avoca Beach Theatre at its Tuesday, June 9 ordinary meeting.

The proposal had sought to add four cinemas to the site as well as a cafe and gallery, five residential units and basement car parking. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said despite Council’s best efforts to try and make the redevelopment workable, in the end it was refused for a number of reasons. “The planning assessment looked very closely at all the community’s feedback and gave the applicant many chances to provide more information about any issues or amend the proposal as well,” Cr McKinna said. “Given the proposal’s excessive size and height, there were major concerns it would see the site become overdeveloped, which would just not fit with the local area’s character. “Plus, for us to approve this redevelopment, especially considering the amount of public opposition, would not have been in the community’s best interests. “Although we received well over 1,500 individual letters and signatures objecting to this proposal, it’s important to acknowledge that we also received around 800 individual letters and signatures supporting it. “But ultimately the site’s flooding risks were too significant to ignore, especially for this proposal. “With the site located in

The potential loss of the lawn at the side of the Avoca Theatre was one of the concerns raised about the site’s redevelopment

an existing floodway, the proposed vehicle access and basement car parking for the redevelopment posed serious public safety risks if the site flooded,” he said. In March 2015, the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage advised Gosford Council that the NSW Minister for Heritage, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of NSW, had made an Interim Heritage Order over the site. The Interim Heritage Order meant Council had limited power to determine the current application without the concurrence of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. “I would like to sincerely thank every resident for their comments and feedback on

this proposal, and patience while we assessed the application,” Cr McKinna said. “I’d also like to thank the Council staff and developer for their efforts in trying to see whether this redevelopment could be delivered in a more suitable and acceptable way.” The owner of the Avoca Theatre, Mr Norman Hunter addressed the ordinary meeting prior to the Council’s decision to refuse the development proposal. Mr Hunter said he believed all the concerns relating to vehicular access, seating capacity and floor imprint had been addressed. He said amended plans had been lodged but they were not the plans contained in the report to

the council meeting. “Please remember the theatre is important to the Central Coast and the challenge for us all is to find a way forward for this significant cultural facility for the Central Coast,” Mr Hunter said. Cr Gabby Bowles said it was with a heavy heart she moved the motion for refusal and thanked both the Hunters for the work they had put in and the community for its input. “The reasons I cannot support a further deferral are that there are other issues in the report that the current application doesn’t address,” Cr Bowles said. She said she could not get past the bulk and scale of the development proposed considering its

dominant position in the Avoca bowl. “I do think there is a potential to find an outcome that would see this theatre grow but I think it is time that we now make a decision on what is before us,” she said. Cr Hilary Morris said she would support the refusal because Council needed to do flood mediation work and she was concerned about the height of the proposed development and its impact on residents. Cr Deanna Bocking said she wished to move that council meet the proponents once the interim heritage order was resolved should they wish to continue with a development on the site. Cr Vicki Scott said the Avoca Theatre development application had be the worst

she had dealt with in her 12 years as a councillor in terms of it being the most complicated. “In dealing with DAs we have to determine by the planning legislation,’ Cr Scott said. “It is not our concern whether the Hunters have a viable business, whether one or five screens, whether the lawn survives, so long as the DA complies,” she said. “Also it is not our concern that the theatre is iconic or that the Hunters and the theatre may not survive refusal of the DA because all council can make its decision on is whether or not the DA complies.” Cr Scott said she would vote against the motion to refuse the development application because: “I don’t feel that I have enough understanding or enough information, believe it or not, to decide whether I want to vote with the refusal.” “I do hope that is not an end to this theatre or to the Hunter’s vision for the theatre and the role it can play in the future,” Cr Bowles concluded before counsellors voted to refuse the development application. “Hopefully the Hunters will see fit that there is a way forward and will see this theatre thriving on into the future for our children and our children’s children,” she said.

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Education

Soccer team plays other schools The Woy Woy Public School girls’ soccer team played three matches against other Peninsula public school teams from Woy Woy South, Umina and Ettalong on Wednesday, May 27. “We played Woy Woy South PS ﬁrst and won 10-0,” said the school’s soccer coach, Mr Peter Graham. “There were ﬁve different goal scorers and the team played well. “We played Umina PS next and won 7-0. “This was a strong team

performance. “The last match was against Ettalong PS and we played an exceptional match, winning 14-0. “There were eight different scorers in this match which shows what a good team we have here at Woy Woy Public School. “I know I speak for all the parents and families who saw the matches in saying how proud we were of the performances, the team play and great camaraderie of this team.” Newsletter, 9 June 2015 Pete Graham, Woy Woy Public School

Celebrating Naidoc Week Woy Woy South Public School will be celebrating Naidoc Week in the week commencing Monday, June 22. “We have a local Aboriginal group coming to Woy Woy South Public School on Wednesday,

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June 24, to teach the students about Aboriginal culture,” said principal Ms Kim Wheatley. “There will be six different activities and a performance plus a barbecue lunch,” she said. Newsletter, 16 June 2015 Kim Wheatley, Woy Woy South Public School

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Out and About

Community group plans wine, cheese and art days The Bays Community Group’s wine, cheese and art event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, and will feature six local artists.

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Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant celebrates 40 years Woy Woy Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant is celebrating its 40th birthday as a familyrun business with a series of dinners over the next 10 months. “The restaurant is one of the

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The event will run from 10am to 4pm at the Bays Community Hall, 19 Woy Woy Bay Rd, Woy Woy Bay. Featured artists will be Karen McPhee, Greg Coates, Sue Young, Ashley Fiona, Karen Bloomﬁeld and Terry Baker. Mr Baker trained at the National Art School and at Alexander Mackie School of Art, according to Bays Community Group president Mr Bob Puffett. “He travelled and taught as an exchange teacher in the United Kingdom. “On returning to the Central Coast, he established his studioworkshop at Pretty Beach where he turns wooden objects and exhibition pieces. “Living on the waterfront, Mr Baker started drawing and photographing boats, sea birds and whales. “His creative talent and his love of the waterfront and boats came to the surface with his stunning works of beauty, style and appeal. “His work has been shown and sold all over the world, it is in many

Ashley Fiona works with clay to create functional artworks and spherical porcelain vessels

private and public collections such as The Power House Museum in Sydney and the permanent collection of The Fuller Museum of Contemporary Craft, Brockton, USA. “In 1995 he received a Churchill Fellowship to travel and study his craft in the USA, Sweden and the UK. “Mr Baker has won The Rocks Sculpture Prize on three occasions plus many other awards here and overseas.” Mr Puffett said Ms Ashley Fiona was a creative artist who worked with clay. “She creates functional artworks and spherical porcelain vessels called Ashkeepers. “Ms Fiona designs each piece with love, passion and insight which deepens the rituals into the daily lives of people in their unique way. “She creates her artwork using her hands to roll, cut, texture and manipulate her special artworks. “Ms Fiona’s studio is free from machinery and production lines. “She is a talented and creative artist who specialises in hand made works of art which brings beauty and feeling into your home.” Newsletter, 9 June 2015 Bob Puffett, Bays Community Group

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Out and About

Alissa launches film broadcasting business Peninsula resident Ms Alissa Johnson has launched an internet-based broadcasting business.

Brett Wylie from Woy Woy Bay has been turning refuse from the April storm into recipe book stands, made to order

Storms bring creative opportunity The April storms produced a creative opportunity for local Woy Woy Bay residents Simone and Brett Wylie. The pair have been busy collecting washed up, weathered wood among other things to help clean up the Bays waterways. Mr Wylie then spent hours re-

modelling pieces of wood to create works of art, according to Bays Community Group president Mr Bob Puffett. “He has made cookbook holders that have a rustic look and tell a story about what recently occurred on the Central Coast. “They have been sought after via social media and he has sold

many, each with their own unique look at $60. “One of the stands has been given to the Bays Community Hall. “As each piece takes time to create he is producing them as each request comes in.” Newsletter, 9 June 2015 Bob Puffett, Bays Community Group

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This workshop will be run by Ms Margaret Crawford as a school holiday activity for parents and caregivers and their children. “For a small fee that covers all materials, you will leave the twohour session with some beautiful handmade cards and the skills to continue this great hobby at home,” said Louise Manson, community development worker for Coast Community Connections. Bookings are essential and places are limited. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 30, from 9:30am until 11:30am and from 12:30pm until 2:30pm. Cost is $7 per participating person but there is no charge for an accompanying adult who is supervising children. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire session. Contact the Peninsula Community Centre on 4341 9333 for more information. Media release, 18 June 2015 Louise Manson, Peninsula Community Centre

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Singer-songwriter night at folk club The Troubadour Folk Club is holding a special singersongwriter night this month, featuring Ms Kerrie Garside.

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

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

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

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

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Disabled Services

Environment

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

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

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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 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

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Cash Housie 50 Games every Sat night Peninsula Community

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Inc. Beginners Class PC or Mac, Mon or Tues. Other Classes Mon to Fri, 10am to 12 md or 1pm to 3pm. Mthly Meeting with Guest Speaker, 1st Monday of month. All at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre. Information 02 4369 2530

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Community Groups

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Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Every Tues 10-11.30am Paula Newman - 4344 9199 Probus Club of Umina Friendship, fellowship and fun - Advancing intellectual, cultural and social interests for active retirees 55yrs+ Non Political and Non

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 Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group 7 groups across the coast Providing practical experience and conﬁdence Learn the beneﬁts to hearing aids Better hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275

available. Information sessions held 2nd and 4th Tues - 11am or by appointment 4344 2599 reception@ bluewaveliving.org.au Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free conﬁdential professional service to gamblers, family and friends Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992 GROW - Grow Groups are small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression, and loneliness and improve mental health & wellbeing. Weekly meetings at Bateau Bay, Woy Woy and a new group starting at Wyong soon. Grow is anonymous, free and open to all. Bring a support person if you like. Details 1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free Join us for a midday meal Help with shopping and cooking classes 4341 6699 Mary Mac’s Place Providing hot, freshly cooked meals - Mon to Fri 11am-1pm with support, info & referrals 4341 0584 marymacs@ woywoycatholic.org.au Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Peninsula Corn. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm www.oa.org - 0412 756 446 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au Pink Butterﬂy Breast Cancer Support Group First Sunday 10.00am -12.00 Shop 71 Schnapper Road Ettalong Markets 0428 712 251 Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Meals Delivered daily to your door Nutritious, great for the elderly 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Carer’s Support Group For carers of loved ones with dementia - 1st Wed 10 to 11.30am Paula 4344 9199 Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Clinic sister; counselling; alternate therapists; groups and community education; drop-in; support for women in crisis; 4342 5905 Wed & Thur 9.30am-3pm 20a McMasters Rd, Woy Woy www.ccwhc.com.au

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

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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

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

fairness and support our communuity views and interests Everglades Country Club 7.30pm on the 2nd Mon each month 0412 517 520 belindaneal@bigpond.com

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

Pollitics in the Pub Central Coast Discussion of important political, social, economic, education, land philosophy issues in a non partison manner - 2nd Thur every month besides Dec

National Malaya Borneo Veterans Association 1st Sat (except Jan) 2pm Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, 51-52 The Esplanade. 4342 1107

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.

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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

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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 g

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

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Veterans

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.

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

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

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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

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

Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 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

December info@ccpotters.org 4324 5343

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 members and the general public. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events - Annual exhibitions in May and

Woy Woy Ettalong Hardy’s Bay RSL Provide help with pensions and welfare etc. Shop 5/382 Oceanview Rd Ettalong. g Tues & Thurs 9am 9a 9 am to am to 1pm 1pm p 4341 434 434 341 1 2594 2594 4

Women’s Groups

Country Women’s Association Woy Woy Opposite Fisherman’s Wharf Craft & Friendship 1st and 2nd Wed 10am Meetings 4th Wed 10.30am 4324 2621 Country Women’s Association Umina Branch meeting 1st Wed 10am - Craft and Friendship Wed 9am (except 1st Wed) 1st and 3rd Sunday 12.30pm 0438 033 039 - 4344 1070 Endeavour/Woy Woy VIEW Club Lunch 1st Monday, Everglades Country Club, 10.30am Friendship Day 3rd Wednesday, Ettalong Diggers, 11am 4342 2283 Gosford RSL Women’s Auxiliary For women over 18 years. Raise money for welfare of veterans and their families RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Peninsula Women’s Health Centre We offer counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services are provided by women for women 4342 5905 www.cccwhc.com.au

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

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

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Out and About

Umina artist chosen for music challenge

Band introduces music to children

Shay G from Umina has been chosen as one of 10 ﬁnalists in the 2015 Kick Start Music Challenge. The Kickstart Music Challenge gives young Central Coast artists the opportunity to work with a live band and be part of a live production show. Shay G will be one of 10 to perform three songs each in front of a live band as part of The Concert to be held at the Don Craig Room, Laycock St Theatre, on Friday, July 10. The live production allows the artists to sing three songs, to show their versatility and ability to act like a pro as well as giving the artist time to interact and build a connection with the audience. The prize pool includes professional promotional videos, 45-minute artist shows with a live band, a Kickstart album EP and album launch. As a ﬁnalist, Shay G will attend a professional development workshop on Saturday, June 20, including a question and answer session with industry professionals, a chart writing session, a mock rehearsal with the Kickstart Band and a PA Seminar covering information about equipment.

Lah-Lah’s Adventures is coming live to the Ettalong Diggers on Saturday, July 11. Lah-Lah is a band that introduces children to music and musical instruments through fun and entertainment. Based in Sydney, Lah-Lah features ﬁve expert musicians who love to share their joy of musicianship with little ones and their families. Mister Saxophone, Squeezy Sneezy the piano accordion, Tom Tom on drums, Buzz the Band Leader, Lola the Dancing Double Bass and the ever loveable LahLah make up the band. From TV to live concerts all over Australia, Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band get audiences up singing and dancing. Lah-Lah’s Adventures won best children’s show at the 2015 ACE Awards. Tickets are $20 per person and children under 12 months are free with a paying adult. Doors open at 10am for show at 10:30am.

Media release, 10 June 2015 Joshua Lucas, Dosh PR

Media release, 14 June 2015 Susan Fagan, Lah-Lah Productions

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

Thursday, June 25 Karaoke, from 8pm

Ettalong

Diggers,

Friday, June 26 Athol Guy The Seekers Story, Ettalong Diggers, doors open 8pm

Saturday, June 27 Beginners’ art workshop, Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre Ben Woodham at Hardys Bay Club from 6:00pm Kerrie Garside at the Troubadour, CWA Hall Woy Woy from 7:00pm, $12 general admission, $8 for members and free for children with a paying adult

Sunday, June 28 Beginners’ art workshop, Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre Sydney Roosters versus the

Gold Coast Titans, Central Coast Stadium at 2pm

Tuesday, June 30 Card making workshop, Coast community Connections at the Peninsula Community Centre Woy Woy session one 9:30am to 11:30am, session two from 12:30pm to 2:30pm, $7 per person

Saturday, July 4 Yesterday Once More, a tribute to the Carpenters, Ettalong Diggers, doors open 8pm Ben Woodham, Margarita Daze, Umina Beach from 6:00pm

Sunday, July 5 Ben Woodham, Bayview Hotel Woy Woy 3:00pm

Saturday, July 11 Lah-Lah Live Ettalong Diggers

concert,

Sunday, July 12 Ben Woodham, Hardys Bay Club 3:00pm

Thursday, July 16 Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club 44th annual graded Kingﬁsher lawn bowls carnival

Friday, July 17 Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club 44th annual graded Kingﬁsher lawn bowls carnival

Saturday, July 18 Art Show at the Bays Community Hall, 19 Woy Woy Bay Rd, Woy Woy Bay from 10:00am to 4:00pm, gold coin entry

Sunday, July 19 Art Show at the Bays Community Hall, 19 Woy Woy Bay Rd, Woy Woy Bay from 10:00am to 4:00pm, gold coin entry

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

Lah-Lah will be performing live at Ettalong Diggers on July 11

Peninsula directory of services, contacts and support groups

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Problems, Habits & Addiction

Animal Rescue

Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Transport

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

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

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

Taxi 131 008 Busways 4368 2277 City Rail 131 500

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

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Sport Tuition - Dance

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Judo players in national champs Four athletes from Woy Woy Judo Club headed to Wollongong to compete for NSW in the Australian National Judo Championships over the June long weekend.

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on debut in his first National titles in the Junior Boys under-34kgs, in a field of 15 athletes. Lachlan started off strong with a first round win over the ACT with a throw for Wazari (half point) then transition in to Ne Waza (ground work) to set up quarter final match against a NSW team mate. Lachlan was caught with a nice throw towards the end of the fight and was unable to score back in time. He was beaten in the match before the bronze medal round taking seventh place in his first national titles. On the final day of competition Kyle Grace (13) and Felix Orr (13) competed in the Senior Boys under50kgs division, in a field of 16. It was Kyle who took the first win beating Queensland with a beautifully executed throw for Ippon (full point) to set up a quarter final match with the ACT.

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He started out strong but was unfortunately caught on the ground and held down. Making the ﬁght before the bronze, he set a tough ﬁght against a NSW Team mate who was one of the top boys in both Kyle and Felix’s division. Kyle started with some strong attacks but was

countered for Ippon (full point) taking seventh place in his first national titles. Felix Orr (13) won his first round match against Victoria with a beautiful executed throw for Ippon (Full Point) to set up a quarter final against NSW team mate and eventual national champion. Both boys had strong attacks but it was Felix’s opponent who came through with a big throw on Orr to move to the semi finals, Orr then went all the way not dropping a fight against three ACT players to take his first medal at a national titles. Head Coach and NSW junior coach Daniel Simmons said: “I couldn’t be more proud of all of these boys. “They have been working so hard and the three youngest ones have only been doing judo for a year, so for these results its fantastic.” Media release, 15 June 2015 Daniel Simmons, Woy Woy Judo Club

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Sport

Charity day raises $5500 Everglades Country Club’s Men’s Bowls Section conducted a Bowls Charity Day on Saturday, June 6, with all proceeds donated to Central Coast Local Health District. Apart from bowls, money was raised from donations from other Everglades’ sub-groups, as well as rafﬂes, auctions, sale of nick-nacks and a barbecue. As a result of the support from club members and visitors, the total amount raised from the Day was $5500. This amount far exceeded the sum raised at the same day in

Woy Woy Judo Club juniors were dominant at the Shinsei Open in Blacktown

Judo club wins 18 medals Woy Woy Judo Club received a total of 18 medals at the Shinsei Judo Open in Blacktown recently. The team of 14 won four gold medals, 10 silver medals and four bronze medals. Gold medal winners were Jarvis Orr, 8, Daniel Mirkin, 9, in the under-27kg category, Tara McMinnamin, 10, and Felix Orr, 13, in the under-50kg category. Silver medal winners were Eddie Grenier, 9, who won silver in three

divisions, Tim and Zach Mirkin, Archie Orr, 9, Kalen Markey, 9, in the junior and senior boys division, and Keira McMinnamin. Bronze medal winners were Connor Grace, 6, Daniel Mirkin, Lachlan Grace, 11, in the under34kg division and Zach Mirkin. Head coaches Daniel Simmons and Kieren Handley said the juniors were continuing to improve. Email, 15 Jun 2015 Danny Simmons, Woy Woy Judo Club

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2014, according to Men’s Bowls president Mr Ray Benton. “This money will be added to the funds to be raised by other Peninsula bowling clubs – Woy Woy, Ettalong & Umina – and presented to the fundraising and donations manager of Central Coast Health, Ms Jan Richens, at a combined function in July,” he said Ms Richen said all money raised from these events went directly to patient care and provided vital and items for use at Gosford Hospital. Media release, 16 June 2015 Ray Benton, Everglades Country Club Men’s Bowls

Frigid Digits host four-way swim The Hardys Bay Frigid Digits Winter Swimming Club were host club for the annual Four Way Swim on Sunday, May 17. Winter swimming clubs from Bulli, South Maroubra and Coogee made the journey to picturesque Putty Beach to compete. “Not only did the local club turn on great weather and competition but also a hearty lunch at the surf club,” according to Hardys Bay Residents Association president Mr Adrian Williams. “Over 70 people enjoyed the barbeque of steaks and sausages.

“The three visiting clubs who attended were appreciative of the hospitality shown to them.” The Frigid Digits have a big year ahead with the Northern District Swimming Championships at Woy Woy Pool in July and the Australian Winter Swimming Championships to be held in Wagga Wagga in September. “Members are proud of the fact that they have sent a team to every Australian Championship since 1976 and have won numerous medals during those years,” Mr Williams said. “The Frigid Digits continue to

grow in numbers with eight new members so far this year resulting in a total of 67. “Members enjoy a wonderful swim on Sunday mornings during winter followed by homemade soup, bacon and egg sandwiches, delicious cakes made by Ms Vicky McKell. “The Frigid Digits welcome new members (men, women and children) and all levels of swimmers are catered for,” he said. The club meets at Putty Beach on Sunday mornings at 9am. Newsletter, 16 June 2015 Adrian Williams, Hardys Bay Residents Association

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Sport

Woy Woy were too strong for The Entrance Woy Woy were too strong for The Entrance in their latest Rugby Union clash at Joseph Banks Oval on Saturday, June 13. Woy Woy ran out winners by 57 points to 19. “Woy Woy had the better of proceedings for the great majority of the match,” said Central Coast Rugby Union president Mr Larry Thomson. “They led by 17 points to ﬁve midway through the ﬁrst half, but they were extending the home side right across the paddock. “Woy Woy were able to run in a

total of eight tries in the match with the standout performance being that of halfback Sioni Toki, who crossed for three personal tries. “Other players to perform well for Woy Woy were Nick Garnett, Matt Riddle and Daniel Campbell. “The Entrance played well but did not have the ﬁrepower to match the visitors. “Woy Woy remain just out of the Top Four but will be a threat to all teams from now until the end of the season.” Media release, 14 June 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

The upgrade of the Peninsula Leisure Centre gym will be a revamped ﬂoor plan

Comp for senior surfboard riders Umina Beach Senior Surfboard Riders competition took place on Sunday, May 16. The waves were between two to three feet on the day. The winner of the opens was Huw Toner with Col Wright placing second, Billy Davis placing third, Jarrod Matthews placing fourth, Shane Muldowney placing ﬁfth, and Max Zappavigna placing sixth. The winner of the cadets was Shannon Adams, with Leon Dransﬁeld placing second, Jake

Monslave placing third, and Max Zappavigna placing fourth. The winner of the masters was Matt Munson with Col Wright placing second, Ryan O’Connell placing third, Tony Wilson placing fourth, and Ian Black placing ﬁfth. The winner of the social surfers was Shane Muldowney with Layne Martin placing second, Matt Cowan placing third and Mark Philips placing fourth.

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Gym upgraded at Leisure Centre A $200,000 upgrade to the gym at the Peninsula Leisure Centre had been undertaken by Gosford Council. The gym upgrade included investment in new equipment as well as a new layout, said Gosford Council’s director of community growth, Ms Judy Jaeger. The changes followed a community survey. “The survey was aimed at capturing information on user satisfaction, service quality and value for money,” Ms Jaeger said. “As a result of the survey, Council also recognises that its business practices and operations can be improved. “Having had the opportunity to review the feedback, we can now implement our ‘you said, we did’ approach, which will ensure we meet the needs and expectations of our community,” Ms Jaeger said. Ms Jaeger said that along with major works, ongoing improvements will be made to all cultural services around the Local

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Government Area. “We want to maintain levels of service that received positive feedback while also making improvements in other areas. “Our maintenance teams will also be working to provide the

highest standard of service to parks, beaches and reserves, which will ensure a positive experience for residents and visitors to the area,” she said. Media release, 18 June 2015 Judy Jaeger, Gosford Council

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Sport

Children pose on the ﬁnishing line of the 2015 Bay to Bay running festival which ﬁlled the streets, waterfront and cycleways of the Peninsula with early-morning runners

Thousands run in Bay-to-Bay Thousands of runners and walkers made their way around the waterfront, cycle paths and roads of the Peninsula on Sunday, June 14, as part of the 2015 Bayto-Bay Running Festival. Around 22,000 runners and walkers took part in the event. The Half Marathon started at 7am at Woy Woy’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Participants had to be over 16 to take part and numbers were limited to 750. The prize money on offer for both the male and female winner of the half marathon was $1000. Major Peninsula sponsors for the event included Brisbane Waters Private Hospital and Bendigo Bank. The course started on Brickwharf Rd, headed east towards the waterfront then followed the cycle

path to the first turn around near Blackwall Mountain. It then followed the cycle way path all the way back to Woy Woy. Runners then left the Peninsula via Brisbane Water Drive and finished their race at Central Coast Stadium. The 12-kilometre fast flat scenic course started at Woy Woy waterfront and proceeded along Brisbane Water Drive lined up with the cycle way at Point Clare and continued to Gosford waterfront to finish at Central Coast Stadium. Australian Olympian Martin Dent completed the race in one hour, six minutes and 34 seconds while Claire Ashworth was the first female runner to finish the race. The 12-kilometre scenic route race also started at Woy Woy Fisherman’s wharf and then followed Brisbane Water Drive until it met up with the cycle track at Point Clare and finished at the

Central coast Stadium. The field for the fun run was open to all ages and abilities with some participants choosing to walk the course. Jack Colreavy came first with a time of 37 minutes and 51 seconds while Regina Jepson won the Open Female race. Each year the Bay to Bay aims to donate over $50,000 to around 20 Central Coast Charities and local community organisations with one major recipient selected. The major selected recipient this year is Blair’s Wish, a local charity which operates a loan pool to provide vital Pediatric Special Needs Equipment for local families with a physically disabled child. Founder of Blair’s Wish, Ms Julia Sawer, attended the day and greeted runners as they crossed the finishing line. Media release, 16 Jun 2015 Kath Casey, Central Coast Stadium

The ﬁrst three male place getters in the 12km race were Jack Colreavy (centre), Guy Walters (right) and James Turnbridge

Top three female place getters in the 12 km race Regina Jetson (middle), Anna Nunn (right) and Melanie McDonald

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