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A meeting to update residents about the boarding house development was attended by over 300 people

Third meeting opposes boarding house plans Over 300 Ettalong residents attended a meeting on Sunday, June 28, to express their concern over the third set of plans to build a boarding house adjacent to Ferry Rd wharf. The decision about the development is now in the hands of the Land and Environment Court and will be heard between September 15 and 17. In May, Gosford Council advised the Land and Environment Court that there

had been no mediated outcome between it and the applicant, who has since filed an appeal. A site inspection will be held at Ettalong on Tuesday, September 15, and residents are hoping that the Court will agree to hear the case at Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club on September 16 and 17. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said the latest public meeting was called to keep residents informed as to the process with the appeal.

As a result of the meeting, residents have sent a letter to Council asking for the original planner who worked on the report that formed the basis of Council’s original rejection of the development application, Mr Luke Marquet, to be its expert witness. “The letter has called for Gosford Council to engage him as he was contracted by Council to assess and prepare the report refusing the application,” Mr Wales said. The letter, which was signed

by over 300 residents, also asked for Council to engage a parking engineer to give evidence to the Land and Environment Court. The meeting also appointed Mr Wales as a community contact point to liaise between residents and council during the appeal process. “Of all my years as Chamber president and in business on the Peninsula, I have never seen a community rally as cohesively as the Ettalong community has over this development,” Mr

Wales said. “The community has learned to work together,” he said. “Every person at the meeting signed the letter and a petition objecting to the amended plan that is currently before the court,” Mr Wales said. Interview, 30 June 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Reporter: Jackie Pearson MORE - Page 9

Shoreline walker winched to safety A 64-year-old man was winched to safety last week after he became stranded on a rock in Brisbane Water National Park between Pearl Beach and Patonga. The rescue occurred after two men, aged 64 and 65, attempted walking along the shoreline from

Pearl Beach to Patonga at about 2.30pm on July 1. Police were told the men were unable to complete the journey via the shoreline, and entered the Brisbane Water National Park at Patonga. About 5:30pm, the men became stranded on a rock and, due to rising waters, alerted emergency

services. Ofﬁcers attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command, Ambulance paramedics and NSW Fire and Rescue attended and winched the 64-year-old man to safety a short time later. The older man had left the location prior to the rescue of the other, in an attempt to ﬁnd a way

back. A second search was initiated including the dog unit, Police Rescue, and a rescue helicopter. About 9.30pm, the man was located at an address at Pearl Beach, safe and well. Neither man required treatment. The incident has prompted

police to remind bushwalkers to plan their journeys ahead of time, ensure sufﬁcient food, water and warm clothing are always taken, and to stay put and remain together when emergency services have been contacted. Media release, 2 July 2015 NSW Police media

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June ended with 84.7mm of rain falling on the Peninsula, according to ﬁgures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy.

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This was just over half (52.3 per cent) of the June average of 162mm. The June rainfall brings the cumulative total for the year to 1145.1mm, about 45 per cent above the average ﬁgure at the end of June of 790mm. The annual average rainfall for the Peninsula is 1249mm. Only104mm more rain is required this year to reach the annual average. The average rainfall for July is 69mm.

Declaration of interests Honorary editor: Mark Snell Owner and managing director, Open Windows Consulting Pty Ltd Vice-President, Australian Conservation Foundation Central Coast branch

Spreadsheet, 3 Jul 2015 Jim Morrison, Woy Woy

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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. Email, 29 May 2015 Troy Marchant, Robson Partners Interview notes, 1 June 2015 Troy Marchant, Robson Partners Interview notes, 1 June 2015 Caine King, CKDS Architecture Jackie Pearson, journalist

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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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

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

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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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yong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM has called allegations the bottom of it because we that his wife knowingly held shares in companies related to a knew nothing about it,” he said. development at Warnervale a “baseless slur”. In terms of the Fit for ember for Wyong, Mr David Harris the Future process being Cr Eaton said his wife MP has called for an independent imposed on all local councils judicial inquiry into allegations was taking action with the by the state government, Cr raised about links between developer donations Human Rights Commission Eaton said his view was on the basis that she had and spot rezonings across Wyong shire. that Wyong and Gosford

Mr Harris said he had written to the Ofﬁce of Local Government, the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Planning calling for an independent judicial inquiry into allegations raised in the Newcastle Herald as well as other issues around planning decisions. “For the last two years, locals have been raising concerns about several decisions, and in particular, the proposed Chappypie Theme Park in Warnervale,” Mr Harris said. “Serious allegations raised in the media … as well as potential links between developer donations and spot rezonings across Wyong Shire, need immediate investigation. “The Minister for Local Government needs to consider whether the mayor should remain on the Joint Regional Planning Panel if an investigation goes ahead. “I would also call on the mayor to consider stepping down from his position if any investigation is launched. “The Wyong mayor has nothing to fear if he has acted correctly.

been the victim of racial and sexual discrimination through allegations made that she owned shares in a company related to developers of a proposed Chinese theme park at Warnervale. “It has been proven that there is no issue with the shares at all,” Cr Eaton said. “This is discrimination against my wife because she is married to me,” he said. In a statement sent to Wyong Council, the chief executive officer of Australian Chinese Them Park Pty Ltd, Mr Bruce Zhong said: “Ms Eaton never knew she was a shareholder in Sydney China Daily. “This is a mistake I made and when I realised that, I corrected it. “Cr Eaton received no benefit from this company,” Mr Zhong said. Cr Eaton said he had written to the NSW opposition leader, Mr Luke Foley MP, calling for him to sack member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP from the role of shadow minister for the Central Coast. He said there had been unanimous support for a mayoral minute at the Council’s meeting on Wednesday, June 24 stating Media release, 17 June 2015 Jake Allen, that all planning decisions Office of David Harris made by Council during

“An inquiry is the best way for these issues to be resolved and restore local residents’ conﬁdence in the process. “The community currently has a very low opinion about how planning decisions are being made and that is not acceptable. “I have a responsibility to ensure that when such matters are raised, they are investigated appropriately – all public ofﬁcials should act without fear or favour and report any such allegations to the proper authority. “I made a promise to many residents whilst door knocking during the campaign that I would always put them and their concerns before my own and I would expect that of any elected representatives, whether it is in parliament or council. “I hope the NSW Government will take these allegations seriously and acknowledge the concerns of the Wyong Shire community by starting an investigation as quickly as possible.”

Letter from Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton calling on Luke Foley to replace Mr Harris as shadow minister for the Central Coast and statement from Bruce Zhang

the past two years had been based on the professional recommendations of Council staff. “The fact that all councillors, including Labor councilors, supported the minute demolishes the whole of Harris’ argument that there is something wrong with Wyong Council,” Cr Eaton said. “He is either saying the Wyong Council staff are corrupt or inefﬁcient,” Cr Eaton said. He also said false reports had been published in other newspapers that the Chappypie China Time theme park proposed for Warnervale had been

refused by NSW Planning. “The Gateway process is a yes or no proposition and it was approved,” Cr Eaton said. “It was given the green light to go ahead and do all the usual studies. “It is the preliminary approval before spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on studies.” Cr Eaton said he was in Canberra when his wife was approached to respond to allegations about owning shares in a company related to the Chappypie development. “We were given two hours to respond and it took three days to get to

Councils are likely to be merged. “We’ve got to put forward an argument about why we shouldn’t have a merger,” he said. “We couldn’t get access to the Gosford ﬁgures to put together an argument for a merger.” He said there had been quite a lot of uninformed comment about the whole merger progress. “A merged council would be a complete new entity,” he said. It would involve the dissolution of the two existing Central Coast councils and the creation of a brand new entity, according to Cr Eaton. The mayor said he had supported a motion put forward (but not carried) by Cr Lloyd Taylor at the June 24 meeting setting out what Wyong Council believed should be the elements of a merged Coast council. The recommendations included that a new merged council had 15 councillors who were on full-time wages, seven from each of the existing Wyong and Gosford LGAs and a popularly elected mayor.

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Motion of no conﬁdence in Council CEO and management team passed A meeting to update residents about the boarding house development was attended by over 300 people

Over 300 Gosford Council workers attended United Services Union meetings and passed a vote of no conﬁdence in Council’s CEO and management team

ore than 300 Gosford City Council staff from all depots, ofﬁces and services passed a motion of no conﬁdence in CEO Mr Paul Anderson and his management team.

The United Services Union (USU) which represents local government workers, said union members held a series of meetings on Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18 at Gosford Council depots at Erina and Mangrove Mountain, along with the Gosford administration building and

Woy Woy depot. “Hundreds of employees of Gosford Council have taken part in a series of meetings, held in their own time, to discuss serious concerns regarding attempts by council management to reduce take home pay and job security,” USU organiser, Mr Luke Hutchinson said.

“The meetings, which involved a cross section of staff from all areas and services, culminated in overwhelming votes of ‘no conﬁdence’ in Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson and his management team. “Also of concern has been a recent spike of industrial disputes, with

management attempting to remove or reduce basic award entitlements. “Our members sent a strong and proud collective message to the management of Gosford Council, enough is enough,” he said. “The CEO and his management team need to end their aggressive attacks on the pay and job security of the hard-working local staff that deliver services to our community.”

The USU has been disputing a number of policies and decisions by council management in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission, including a proposal to cut workers’ pay by up to four per cent each year. “These outrageous cuts will ultimately lead to lower productivity and service output,” Mr Hutchinson said. “Our union stands with the Central Coast

community, which can’t afford to see productivity and service delivery drop because of ideological attacks by the council management team. “We’re urging concerned community members to contact their local councillor and voice their opposition at these cynical attacks on local workers.”

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the process with the appeal. As a result of the meeting, residents have sent a letter to Council asking for the original planner who worked on the report that formed the basis of Council’s original rejection of the development application, Mr Luke Marquet, to be its expert witness. “The letter has called for Gosford Council to engage him as he was contracted by Council to assess and prepare the report refusing the application,”

Mr Wales said. The letter, which was signed by over 300 residents, also asked for Council to engage a parking engineer to give evidence to the Land and Environment Court. The meeting also appointed Mr Wales as a community contact point to liaise between residents and council during the appeal process. “Of all my years as Chamber president and in business on the Peninsula, I have never seen a

community rally as cohesively as the Ettalong community has over this development,” Mr Wales said. “The community has learned to work together,” he said. “Every person at the meeting signed the letter and a petition objecting to the amended plan that is currently before the court,” Mr Wales said. Interview, 30 June 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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A day to discuss billing problems A day for residents to discuss billing problems with NSW Fair Trading, the Energy and Water Ombudsman and Legal Aid will be held at the Peninsula Community Centre on Thursday, July 30. Organised by St Vincent de Paul Society, it will also include the No Interest Loans Scheme. “This is the ﬁrst time this type of information day has been held on the Central Coast,” said St Vincent de Paul Society regional president, Mr Bruce Dent. “This is a great opportunity for anyone to get further information and an understanding of their accounts,” Mr Dent said. The event aims to provide residents with information and help in resolving common problems facing consumers. Energy and Water Ombudsman staff will be able to discuss billing problems, rebates, energy savings and how to understand your bills. They can speak to retailers on behalf of customers and start resolving problems on the day. Residents are advised to take

their current and past bills to the event along with letters from providers, Centrelink Health Care Cards and any concession cards. Bookings are essential if you want time with EWON staff members on the day. St Vincent de Paul Society staff and volunteers will be on hand to talk about vouchers, budgeting, counselling and more. Residents will be able to find out how to apply for the No Interest Loans scheme for white goods including fridges and washing machines. Legal Aid will assist with managing debt and dealing with fines through work development orders. NSW Fair Trading will provide tenancy advice and information on tenant rights and responsibilities. Fair Trading will also provide information about scams and rights when buying goods and services. The event will run from 9am to 3pm. Email and flyer, 29 June 2015 Bruce Dent, St Vincent de Paul Society

Cr Deanna Bocking helped to have protective fencing and a sign erected around a Lapwing Plover nest at Hardys Bay

Plover nest protected at Hardys Bay A pair of nesting lapwing plovers at Araluen Drive, Hardys Bay have been protected thanks to the speedy work of Gosford Council and Cr Deanna Bocking. Cr Bocking was contacted by concerned residents when notiﬁcation arrived that last year’s signs registering the nest were to be removed.

Cr Bocking then organised for a protective barrier with a new Council sign to be erected. Mother Plover is currently sitting on three eggs. Lapwing Plovers are native birds and, as such, are protected. They would only swoop if a dog or person is too close to a nest, said Cr Bocking. “This is a warning sign. “Anyone who may become nervous can move away quietly

and the birds will return to their nest. “They sit for 28 or more days and the chicks will stay with their parents for about eight to 12 weeks before they ﬂy. “They will continue to be under the protection of their parents until the mother breeds again next year. “At that time, they ﬁnd their own habitat and the cycle will continue.” Email, 2 July 2015 Deanna Bocking, Gosford Council

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Services centre should be at Woy Woy, Chamber says

Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales has said he was “absolutely tired of everything being Gosfordcentric” when it came to state and local government initiatives. He was commenting on the decision to close the Woy Woy RTA ofﬁce and force Peninsula residents to go to the Gosford Services NSW centre to complete their roads and maritime and other State Government transactions. “While the one-stop-shop is a great idea, it should have been located at Woy Woy,” Mr Wales said. “There is only one reason I go to Gosford and that is because the Gosford Council chambers are

there,” he said. “The Woy Woy Peninsula has nearly 30 per cent of the Gosford City population but we get a disproportionately low level of services. “For the life of me, I can’t understand why I have to be forced to drive to Gosford to do my State Government business,” he said. Mr Wales said the current focus of Gosford Council and the NSW Government on the Gosford CBD is detracting from the viability of other commercial and retail centres in the region, particularly Woy Woy and Umina. “We are obviously disappointed by the decision to close the Woy Woy motor registry,” Mr Wales said. “The chamber doesn’t like a business exiting the Woy Woy CBD for any reason and this involves the

loss of a shop front, the loss of eight local jobs and the loss of a local service,” he said. Mr Wales said Services NSW had acknowledged that they had made a mistake in announcing the decision without consultation with the local community. “Whatever we might think about the decision, Services NSW has acknowledged that the execution was poor.” Mr Wales said he had visited the Gosford Services NSW facility to ﬁnd out for himself what it was like. He said he had difﬁculty getting a car park but found the service “excellent” once he entered the centre. Interview, 1 July 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Motor registry petition tabled in parliament Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has tabled a petition of over 12,000 signatures in the NSW Parliament opposing the closure of Woy Woy Motor Registry planned for Monday, August 10. “The response from the community has been extremely strong,” she said. Ms Smith said she has made representations and asked many question in Parliament. “I will continue to advocate for as long as it takes to ensure this

community gets the access to the services it has a right to expect,” Ms Smith said. Ms Smith sent a newsletter across the electorate updating the community on how the petition was progressing. The newsletter prompted hundreds of new people wanting to sign the petition, she said. “The issue does not just affect the Peninsula, but those from across Brisbane Water who all use the motor registry. “It will be impossible for people from Peninsula to park in Gosford for

Services NSW.” Ms Smith is debating the issue in NSW parliament on August 6 and can be contacted to reserve a seat for any locals interested in attending. “It would be great to see as many people in the gallery to let the Government know how opposed we are to this Government action,” Ms Smith said. Call Kathy Smith’s ofﬁce if you wish to attend on 4342 4122. Media release, 2 July 2015 Jacob Webb, Ofﬁce of Kathy Smith

The development in Booker Bay Rd that has been halted due to the land's cultural signiﬁcance

Wrong property shown On page one of edition 370 of Peninsula News, an incorrect photograph was used with the article “Work halted at Aboriginal burial ground”. The Booker Bay Rd development referred to in the article was located to the right of the residence shown in the photograph.

The correct property, which is near completion, is shown in the photograph above. This was an editorial error and Peninsula News apologises for any confusion or inconvenience caused to the owners of the house shown in edition 370. Jackie Pearson, journalist

Working bees help arboretum recover It will take some time for the Crommelin Native Arborettum at Pearl beach to recover from the late April super storms, according to Pearl beach Progress Association spokesperson, Ms Ann Parsons. “A special working bee was held to clean up after the super storm on Sunday, April 26,” Ms Parsons said.

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“The Arbo boys really appreciated the help and it was great to see a few new faces. “It will take quite a bit of work to get the Arboretum back to normal so any extra help would be appreciated,” she said. Another working bee was held on Sunday, June 21, and regular working bees are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “The Arboretum is always looking for new members and volunteers.” If you would like to join the Arboretum contact Ms Parsons on 4342 3943 or annvparsons@ yahoo.com.au. Membership is $10 per year. Information and membership forms can be found at www. pearlbeach.net.au under the Community Group heading. Newsletter, 19 June 2015 Ann Parsons, Pearl Beach Progress Association

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Council staff pass no confidence motion in CEO More than 300 Gosford City Council staff from all depots, ofﬁces and services have passed a motion of no conﬁdence in CEO Mr Paul Anderson and his management team. The United Services Union, which represents local government workers, said union members held a series of meetings on Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18 at Gosford Council depots including the Woy Woy depot. USU organiser, Mr Luke Hutchinson said the meetings, which employees attended in their own time, highlighted the scale of concerns held by local workers at the council. “The meetings, which involved a cross-section of staff from all areas and services, culminated

Over 300 Gosford Council workers attended United Services Union meetings and passed a vote of no conﬁdence in Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson

in overwhelming votes of no conﬁdence in Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson and his management team,” said Mr Hutchinson. “Also of concern has been a recent spike of industrial disputes,

with management attempting to remove or reduce basic award entitlements.” “Our members sent a strong and proud collective message to the management of Gosford Council: enough is enough,” he

said. “The CEO and his management team need to end their aggressive attacks on the pay and job security of the hard-working local staff that deliver services to our community.” The USU has been disputing a

number of policies and decisions by council management in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission, including a proposal to cut workers’ pay by up to four per cent each year. “These outrageous cuts will ultimately lead to lower productivity and service output,” Mr Hutchinson said. “Our union stands with the Central Coast community, which can’t afford to see productivity and service delivery drop because of ideological attacks by the council management team. “We’re urging concerned community members to contact their local councillor and voice their opposition at these cynical attacks on local workers.” Media release, 18 June 2015 Tim Vollmer, Mountain media

Community Environment Network Holiday Fun: Marine Discovery Centre, Terrigal Drive, Terrigal Want to escape the winter weather?

Chairman’s Comments June has been an important month for CEN with the AGM and election of office bearers. Controversy is growing in Wyong as more rules allow tree removal without regard to the impacts on the environment. In particular the native wildlife that many of us enjoy is now under serious threat. In addition, rezonings on wetlands and in water catchments are continuing. Gosford is able to fall back on the decades of work to protect the COSS reserves as a best practice example of planning. However, there are other planning issues and in particular the approval of a chicken slaughterhouse on the Plateau is the most worrying. Cheers, John

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Climate Change: Glaciers Collapsing: Action needed in November Some glaciers of West Antarctica are past the point of collapse. They cannot be stopped by reducing emissions. We are already stuck with sea level rise. The IPCC says the rise will approach 1m by 2100 and be 2m to 3m in the following century. Such a rise in sea levels would flood significant coastal lands all around the world. Local losses are easy to see if you look at a contour map of the Central Coast. The world has another chance in Paris in November this year to take strong action to reduce the

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Oyster farmers face struggle to remain viable The few oyster farmers left on Brisbane Water will struggle to remain viable unless they are able to change the way they operate, according to Mr Dean Whitten from Whittens Organic Oysters at Koolewong.

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Rescue vessels attended three incidents Marine Rescue Central Coast rescue vessels attended three incidents on Sunday, June 28.

Location of 66 Patonga Street where Gosford Council will conduct a site inspection

Patonga development site to be inspected A site inspection will be conducted on Tuesday, July 21 of a proposed development at 66 Patonga Street Patonga before Gosford Council makes a determination. Langlands Building Group proposes to demolish the existing dwelling and construct a new dwelling on the site, which is zoned R2 low-density residential. The application was referred to Council because it proposed a ﬂoor space ratio of 0.56:1, which exceeds the maximum permissible ﬂoor space allowed under the Gosford Local Environmental Plan. A report prepared by Gosford Council’s planning department to the Council’s Tuesday, June 23 ordinary meeting recommended that the application be approved subject to conditions. However, Council decided to undertake a site inspection. The applicant will be required to have a skeletal framework erected on the site in accordance with

Council’s policy so the inspection can visualise the impact of the excess floor space. The developer has also been required to flag the trees on the site that they propose removing. Following the inspection, Council will reconsider the development application (DA45986/2014) at the ordinary council meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 28. The report to the June 23 meeting stated that 10 public submissions had been received by Council regarding the development. The proposed development would replace the existing single storey dwelling with a two-storey house and a detached double garage and single carport. According to the report from Council staff, the new residence will have five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a games room, rumpus room, living room and kitchen and retreat room. The land is located on the north-western side of Patonga St

and backs onto Patonga Creek foreshore. The proposed development complies with Gosford’s local environmental plan in terms of height but the floor space ratio is 12 per cent over the maximum standard. The 2014 environmental plan does allow flexibility and enables Council to grant consent provided a written request has been received from the applicant that justifies the contravention by showing that compliance with the maximum would be unreasonable or unnecessary. In this instance the applicant’s written submission argued that the development complied with all other standards and had no adverse impacts to the amenity of adjoining properties. The developer has made amendments to the plans based on concerns raised in public submissions about the building’s bulk, setbacks and overshadowing. Gosford Council agenda GOV.75, 23 June 2015

Skipper Gordon Ellis and his crew Dennis Byrne, Jane Lewis and Jim Muldoon aboard Central Coast 21 were tasked around 2pm to assist two people in a five-metre runabout that could not restart its engine due to a flat battery. The rescue crew provided a jump start then escorted the runabout safely back to Koolewong. As that task ended about 3:20pm, the rescue vessel and crew were assigned to assist another five metre runabout with four people on board at Box Head, also with a flat battery. Once again, the crew provided a jump start then escorted the

rescue boat back to Wagstaffe. Around 3pm, the radio room received a call from the one man on board an eight and a half metre motor cruiser that had run aground at Orange Grove. Skipper Bob White and his crew Ray Lewis, Geoff Hawes and Steve Kane aboard Central Coast 22 were sent to assist. They found the stranded cruiser was in water too shallow for the rescue vessel but were able to enlist the help of a passing Good Samaritan aboard a jet ski who transferred and attached the tow rope to the stranded cruiser. The rescue crew were then able to tow the cruiser to navigable water. Media release, 29 June 2015 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue NSW Central Coast

Green Army projects announced New Green Army projects have been announced for Killcare and for Pretty Beach. The project is for National Park Restoration and Conservation of Vegetation in Killcare. Another Green Army project will aim to protect and preserve the Putty Beach Reserve. Both will be delivered by service provider CoAct and project sponsor ET Australia. “This is about giving young people the opportunity to work, and do something positive for the environment”, Mr Hunt said. “The Killcare project will involve protection, restoration and rehabilitation of the Endangered Ecological Community by ﬂora and fauna surveys; propagation and

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A lack of parking is the main concern fuelling residents' objections to the boarding house. As shown above Murray St is full on a Winter's day

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Objections continue to boarding house plans Ettalong residents Mr Peter Jones and Mr Kerry Nicholson presented Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna with a 300-signature letter and 530 objections to the latest plans for the boarding house development in Ettalong. Mr Jones and Mr Nicholson have been instrumental in bringing the Ettalong community together to ﬁght the proposed boarding house over the past 18 months. “We are now into our third set of plans which is very confusing for the residents,” Mr Jones said. He said the meeting with

Cr McKinna was friendly and supportive and he hoped the Land and Environment Court would agree to holding its hearing at the Ettalong Diggers club so interested residents can view the proceedings. “We had 1000 residents at one meeting when the Land and Environment Court came to the site and hundreds at the other meetings,” he said. Mr Jones said the 530 objections were registered with Council on Tuesday, June 30, following their meeting with Cr McKinna, and before the public exhibition closing date of Friday, July 3.

“There were also 300 signatures on the letter we gave the mayor, requesting that town planner Luke Marquet be used as an expert for the Council and that it uses a trafﬁc engineer,” he said. “Another 160 residents lined up to register their email addresses so we can keep them up to date.” Mr Jones said residents understood that the Land and Environment Court must focus on the development’s compliance with planning laws but they hoped it would also consider community issues, particularly parking and public safety when making its ruling.

He said trafﬁc was already a major concern in the area of the proposed development. “Council has already put one and two-hour parking restrictions in. So how can there be another 54 to 60 people living in the area when you can’t use Ferry Rd or Murray St already? “The area is a gateway to Ettalong and 700 people use that ferry to go to work on the Northern Beaches every day. “It is close to a school and we are concerned about public safety. “The crime report said it was a moderate to high risk and the police are against it.

“We don’t want it for affordable housing. That should be where there is transport and facilities. “The developer might make undertakings but we think it will get on sold from this developer and anyone can buy it.” Mr Jones said he and Mr Nicholson made it clear to Cr McKinna that “The community is up in arms and we will remember this at election time if it goes through. “We’ve never seen such public concern and interest here over a development,” Mr Nicholson said Interview, 30 June 2015 Peter Jones, Ettalong Kerry Nicholson, Ettalong Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Information about original occupiers No stopping restrictions and 90 degree angle parking to be introduced to Mulhall St Wagstaffe

Parking changes at Wagstaffe A no stopping restriction and 90 degree angle parking will be provided along the northern side of Mulhall St, Wagstaffe. The Gosford Council local traffic committee carried a motion to introduce the restriction at its Monday, June 1, meeting following receipt of a letter from the Wagstaffe resident. The letter explained that unpaved driveways and a concrete stormwater drain at the corner of Mulhall St had become inaccessible due to cars parking on the northern side of the square. When cars are parked at the storm drain, they impeded traffic moving through the roundabout, according to the traffic committee report. “Investigations identified that there is insufficient exit space when cars are parked close to the driveways as they park at 90 degree to the kerb on the northern and eastern side of the

street, restricting access to and from several driveways in Mulhall St and Wagstaffe Ave. In view of this, the committee unanimously carried a motion to introduce a 17.6 metre 90 degree angle parking restriction on the northern side of Mulhall St from the concrete storm water drain at the corner of Wagstaffe Ave and Mulhall St to the east. In addition, a 12.9 metre no stopping restriction will be introduced around the kerb to the stormwater grate that covers the driveway of 1A Mulhall St. Finally, a 7.2 metre 90 degree angle parking restriction will be introduced at the eastern side of the street towards the entry of the access way of Wagstaffe Ferry Wharf. Gosford Council agenda TR 15.45, 23 June 2015

Pearl Beach Progress Association has endorsed a proposal by Mr Van Davys to introduce an education program to inform locals about the Guringai people. Mr Davys gave a presentation focused on the original occupiers of the land at Pearl Beach to local residents on Australia Day in January. Mr Davys mother, Ms Irenie Davys has agreed to welcome to her home residents who wish to browse material researched by former president and local historian Ms Kay Williams, which cannot be made available for loan. “Later in the year Mr Davys will seek interested residents to help carry this program forward,” said progress association member, Mr Ross Christie. “We are indebted to Mr Geoffrey Potter, local studies librarian, from Gosford, who has put together a reading list that will help those wishing to learn more,” Mr Christie said. “All publications are available from the local library. “A copy of this list can be emailed to you on request to our assistant secretary, Jane Clarke at jclarke@ rowborn.com.au,” he said. Newsletter, 19 June 2015 Ross Christie, Pearl Beach Progress Association

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No parking at Phegans Bay The local traffic committee of Gosford Council has agreed that a no parking restriction be implemented in a narrow section of Phegans Bay Rd. The committee discussed a letter from Mr Bob Puffett, on behalf of The Bays Community Group, about road and pedestrian safety concerns with boat and trailer storage along the waterfront of Phegans Bay Rd. According to the minutes of the local traffic committee meeting held on Monday, June 1: “The particular area of concern is the narrow stretch between the turning circle, bus stop and the public wharf at Phegans Bay”. Mr Puffett’s letter requested that parking restrictions be provided to the area to improve pedestrian safety. “Investigations identified that there are boat and trailers parked long term

on the narrow nature strip along the waterfront of Phegans Bay,” the trafﬁc committee report said. “Most of these boats and trailers are unregistered,” the report said. “Although the parking itself did not interfere with the roadway, pedestrians have to walk through this narrow stretch of road when travelling between the bus stop area and the public wharf. “It is appropriate to provide 70 metres of no parking restriction along the narrow stretch of Phegans Bay Rd on the waterfront side between the existing no stopping restriction and the public wharf.” The committee unanimously carried a motion that a 70 metre no parking restriction be provided. Gosford Council agenda TR.15.41, 23 June 2015

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Forum (whose number is advertised on the side of the road) only to ďŹ nd the recorded message â&#x20AC;&#x153;the number is disconnectedâ&#x20AC;?. Disconnected all right, with all the people on the Peninsula and the closure of the RTA ofďŹ ce at Woy Woy. How dare the State Government ignore the people of the Peninsula?

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What happens in the event of an emergency when people canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave the area because of trafďŹ c jams? It is not good enough. We need proper services on the Peninsula. State and local governments please take note. Letter, 1 July 2015 Flemming. Haastrup, Umina

Assess developments for nature deficit disorder I recently attended an environmental education course in Sydney: Allen Strom (1915-1997) a remarkable chief guardian of fauna.

Forum ago can be linked to this condition, though at the time the problem was not as prevalent or as obvious as it is in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society (obesity, addiction to technology, fear of the outdoors, exercise deďŹ ciencies). Does Gosford Council include nature deďŹ cit disorder when assessing development applications?

A medical specialist attending the course highlighted the nowrecognised nature deďŹ cit disorder. Allen Stromâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actions to include environmental education into the public schools system decades

Approving out of character highrise buildings while at the same time reducing open space leads to nature deďŹ cit disorder. More social and medical problems are inevitable as density increases and outdoor activity declines. Letter, 25 June 2015 Norman Harris, Umina

Cavalier treatment of League game was not the first We left Woy Woy at 7:15am last Sunday morning to have our Under-19 rugby league players warmed-up and on the ďŹ eld at Terrigal at 9am. The game got underway in sunny conditions. At half-time we were advised by Terrigal ofďŹ cials that the game was to be abandoned. People were still arriving for subsequent ďŹ xtures, while others were leaving. On the way home from Terrigal, we stopped at Kincumber, and watched part of their game against Berkeley Vale. Also, most other games were being played. Surely somebody somehow can be responsible for the decision to cancel, or otherwise, being made on Saturday evening. Leaving the decision until Sunday morning means great inconvenience is caused to spectators, supporters, players and voluntary ofďŹ cials. This late cancellation of games has happened before. It can greatly affect the results when some games are played and

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 other teams share the points. There needs to be a proper procedure, established by Central Coast Rugby League, which all clubs can follow. For a number of years attendances at League games across the Coast have been falling. How can the powers that be expect supporters to rally behind their team when they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even be sure the game will be on? It is not good enough for the public to be treated in this cavalier manner. Letter, 22 June 2015 Bruce Richards, Woy Woy

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Small amount of surplus could keep RMS office open With the recent budget released this week by treasurer, Ms Gladys Berejiklian who has declared New South Wales has the “best budget in Australia” with the budget papers conﬁrming a forecast surplus of $2.1 billion in 2017/18 and $2.3 billion in 2018/19.

Forum This means a total of forecast surpluses over the forward four years of $12.7 billion. Surely a small amount of this magnitude of surpluses could enable the suspension of the closure of the Woy Woy RMS Ofﬁce to show some empathy for the aged and disabled senior citizens

Council finds convenience in the Hunter It is rather amusing that, for years, Gosford Council has been making the case that the Central Coast should be treated as an independent region and not merely considered part of the Hunter Region. But that, when it is convenient, it suddenly discovers that membership of the Hunter Joint Organisation to improve “strategic capacity” would be preferable to establishing a Central Coast Joint Organisation for this purpose. Obviously, supporting a Joint Central Coast Organisation could easily lead to the conclusion that an amalgamated City of the Central Coast would make eminent sense, thus jeopardising

of the Peninsula having to trek all the way to Gosford to conduct their motor vehicle transactions. My earlier letter dated May 21, stated that it has to be a political pay back to the Peninsula for the recent results of the State Election when voters decided to switch allegiance to the opposition, and it appears to be correct. If you look at the recent budget, an extremely large proportion of the budget is being spent throughout the Sydney suburban area with a very small proportion travelling outside the suburban area and only a miniscule amount reaching the Central Coast and other regional areas. Does the Premier want to make this state great or is it only to make Sydney great? Email, 25 Jun 2015 Philip McBurney, Blackwall

Forum the jealously possessed positions of both councillors and servants of Gosford Council. If Gosford Council already meets “all the expected ﬁnancial sustainability, efﬁciency and infrastructure and service management benchmarks”, the bar must have been set at a very low level in measuring these requirements. I wonder how many Gosford residents would wholeheartedly endorse Gosford’s infrastructure and service management performance.

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Relaxation group at women’s health centre Peninsula Women’s Health Centre will run a new sixweek program, Relax and Revive, every Tuesday from July 21 to August 25. The group hopes to provide insights and techniques to assist in relaxation for the body, mind and spirit. Ms Fiona McKillop from Wellbeing Retreats will introduce

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Inaugural trivia challenge supports Killy Cares The inaugural Hardys Bay Club Bouddi Peninsula Trivia Challenge will be a fund raising event for the Killy Cares charity. The trivia challenge will be held over two Saturdays on July 25 and August 8. Killy Cares is a new registered charity established to draw on the compassion, generosity and expertise that exists within the Killcare Wagstaffe community to support and assist others in times of special need. It aims to support those in times of sickness, disadvantage or inﬁrmity, and to give the help

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The program, Breaking Free, will run weekly from Thursday, July 23, through to Thursday, September 17. The group can provide women with a space to talk about the violence and abuse in a safe environment. Women will be given the opportunity to achieve a greater

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Education

Farming excursion for Umina campus students A farming excursion for 19 Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus students was held for Years 7 to 10 on Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12.

Woy Woy Public School netball team represented their school proudly

Girls played netball against Woodport The girls in the Woy Woy Public School netball team played against Woodport Public School on Wednesday, June 17. “The girls had been training since the beginning of the year and can be proud of the

teamwork, effort and the skill they displayed on the court,” said organising teacher, Ms Sally Whatnall. “It was a great game and even though we didn’t come away with a win, the girls played very well and didn’t give up,” she said The team was Amara Pilson,

Kaylee Holden, Cassie Ulaiwi, Ruby Archer, Maya Campbell, India Roewekamp, Alya Verheyen, Ella Lowden, Katie Newman and Zoe Williamson. Newsletter, 23 June 2015 Sally Whatnall, Woy Woy Public School

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They spent three days at Forbes and then stayed at Bedgerabong Showground. The ﬁrst three days consisted of early starts, milking cows, marking lambs, shearing sheep, milling feed, feeding pigs and handling cattle. Students also watched 37,000 sheep auctioned and learnt about the different breeds with the group buying six cross bred lambs to bring back to the school. Students were also taught

about the quality of wool and meat and artiﬁcial insemination. At the Bedgerabong Showground they were able to take part in the Interactive Youth Pig Show that consisted of 93 students from various schools throughout New South Wales. The College students competed in pig preparation, pig parading and pig judging competitions. The ﬁnal day consisted of a pig auction with buyers from Western and South Australia. The College also bought a young Berkshire female who placed at the Sydney Royal this year and received the highest price of all Berkshires. Newsletter, 25 Jun 2015 Brent Walker, BWSC Umina

Five Cent Friday at Ettalong Wallis. “Each classroom will have its own special money-box for collection,” Mr Wallis said. “The class students who collect the most ﬁve cent pieces throughout term three will win a prize for their class.”

Ettalong Public School will be introducing a Five Cent Friday fundraising campaign throughout term three. “The aim of the fundraiser is to ﬁnd and collect all your ﬁve cents throughout the week and send them in to school with your child, clearly labelled and safely contained, every Friday of term three,” said principal, Mr Colin

Newsletter, 23 June 2015 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

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and being part of such a dedicated, caring and talented staff who provide the best educational opportunities for our students. “I am really going to miss the happy, smiling faces of our students,” she said. Newsletter, 23 June 2015 Mary Hunt, Umina Beach Public School

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Education

Staff changes at Umina campus The Umina campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College has had a number of staff changes at the end of term two. Aboriginal education ofﬁcer Mr Morrie Goolagong has recently been employed at the Umina campus and is working on students’ murals being hung around the school. Principal Mr Brent Walker said: “Morrie is an exceptional artist and he is imparting skills for all students at the school.”

Umina campus is also recruiting two new staff members due to the promotion of Mr Sean Connell and Mr Adam Montgomery. The positions available are for science and head teacher of the PDHPE department. Mr Walker said: “We are expecting a very strong ﬁeld of potential candidates.” Newsletter, 25 Jun 2015 Brent Walker, BWSC Umina

Bob Denelzen hopes the photo of Class 4M4 from Woy Woy High in 1975 prompts former students to remember and attend the reunion

Woy Woy High reunion Students who completed Fourth Form at Woy Woy High School in 1975 have been invited to attend their 40th anniversary reunion. Former student, Mr Bob Denelzen is organising the event which will be held on Saturday,

October 3, at Woy Woy Old Pub. “The school reunion is for students who started in First Form in 1972 and went to Fourth Form in 1975 or Sixth Form in 1977 and their partners,” Mr Denelzen said. “I have been using Facebook and have created a page to help

organise the reunion at groups/ woywoyhigh1977. “The Woy Woy Hotel has kindly offered to cordon off a section of the restaurant for us for free so there is no charge to attend,” he said. Email, 24 June 2015 Bob Denelzen, Woy Woy

Support unit completed at Umina campus Umina campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College has completed a new support unit and is creating a “boardroom” as a learning space. Principal Mr Brent Walker said: “The new support unit area looks

outstanding and parents, staff and students love the changes. “Unfortunately the grass in the outdoor area has not worn well and synthetic grass is being sourced to make the area more durable particularly in the winter months,” he said. The creation of a boardroom

will also involve the purchase of 30 computers and “hanging artworks and modernising its appearance to make it a 21st century learning space,” Mr Walker said. Newsletter, 25 Jun 2015 Brent Walker, Brisbane Water Secondary College

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Out and About

Takitumu school students enjoyed the Trubalukers song exchange concert

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Ukelele song exchange was ‘a success’ The Troubalukers perform at Takitumu school

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“We sang some Aussie songs for the children and listened to the children sing us some of their songs,“ said Troubalukers spokesperson, Ms Marilyn Russell. “The group have been learning some of the children’s songs since their return to Australia to teach the local ukulele groups some island songs from the visit.” The Troubalukers and Uke Central donated 11 Australiandesigned ukuleles to the school for the children to learn music along with tuners, song books and sets of ukulele strings. Ms Russell said the song exchange concert was a success and, after the concert, the teachers prepared a lunchtime feast of island foods for the group. “The children were very friendly and seemed to enjoy our visit. “We all look forward to a return in the future when we can spend some more time with the children teaching them the ukulele Aussie style,” she said. Article, 21 May 2015 Marilyn Russell, Troubalukers

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Out and About

Graffiti project ends in Woy Woy The Gosford GrafďŹ ti Art Project held its ďŹ nale on Sunday, June 28, at the Hidden Courtyard Cafe, Woy Woy. Guests included Mr Michael Sharpe, Mr Elio Gatti and local artist, Mr Charlie Trivers who was awarded for his work in the project. About 30 people attended the event aged between 12 and 65 years. Manager of the Gosford and Narara Neighbourhood Centre, Ms Vivian Muraahi said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a lovely gathering of supporters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The weather was perfect and the venue was perfect because it was set amongst some of the murals that had been done in the project,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was well catered for and had a lovely casual atmosphere.â&#x20AC;? The event consisted of a lunch and speeches with guests receiving books containing images of the murals that were completed. The project was initiated by former manager, Ms Laraine Sieff who received a three-year grant for the project in 2011. Due to its success the funding was extended for a fourth year.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The project involved local artists and students from different schoolsâ&#x20AC;?, Ms Muraahi said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;such as Brisbane Water Secondary College, Kincumber High School and Wyoming Youth Centre.â&#x20AC;? Ms Muraahi explained that the project was created for a number of reasons. The project was to discourage vandalism, its dangers and legal consequences, she said. Ms Muraahi said that the project also aimed to build community connection, link young people with the broader community, take ownership of the communitybased murals, encourage local businesses and residents to become involved with young people and to expose them to experiences and opportunities. Many murals were created in various locations, as part of the project and will be a lasting legacy of its vision.

Elio Gatti, Charlie Trivers and Michael Sharpe were presented with books containing reproductions of the GAP artworks

Newsletter, 21 May 2015 Brent Walker, Brisbane Water Secondary College Interview, 1 Jul 2015 Vivian Muraahi, Gosford and Narara Neighbourhood Centre Victoria Power, Journalist An example of the art works completed on the Peninsula as part of the GAP project

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Auditions open at Little Theatre Auditions have been called for Woy Woy Little Theatre’s ﬁnal production for 2015, Noel Coward’s classic comedy Hay Fever. First staged in London in 1925 and at face value very much a product of its time but inside the traditional form of the English drawing room comedy lies Coward’s keen observation of human couched in his acute and cutting wit. According to director, Mr Nigel Stanley the play, a cross between farce and comedy of manners, is as funny now as it ever was. “It has as much to say now about how men and women get on together and how families function as it ever did,” said Mr Stanley.

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Bouddi Foundation offers young artist awards Bouddi Foundation for the Arts is awarding young artists with grants up to $5000. Foundation chairman, Mr John Bell said: “It is important that there are mechanisms outside the metropolitan areas to identify, encourage and support out talented young people and that the community as a whole can get behind them.” Mr Bell, founder of Bell Shakespeare, said that the foundation is looking for artists aged between 15 and 25 years who

are engaged in music, performing arts, literature or visual arts. “I know how important it is for artists to get encouragement and support at a young age,” Mr Bell said. “We are delighted to have contributed to helping develop the talents of such outstanding young artists as the actor Imogen Sage, currently performing a leading role on the English stage, the awardwinning writer Ashleigh Mounser, the rapidly emerging painter Jordan Richardson and the brilliant young ﬂautist Alyse Faith,” he said.

“Last year we provided grants totaling $15,000 to another eight outstanding young artists, musicians, dancers and visual artists.” Those interest in applying for a grant are able to do so by writing to the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts, PO Box 4081, Wagstaffe, NSW, 2257 or at www.bouddiarts.org.au. Applications close on Friday, July 31 with grants announced on Monday, October 19. Media release, 26 Jun 2015 John Bell, Bouddi Foundation for the Arts

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Out and About

Thanks to volunteers The Bays Community Group president, Mr Bob Puffett has thanked the many residents of The Bays who have volunteered their time, effort and money to many worthwhile causes. “We have fellow residents and neighbours who give freely to activities and causes such as The Bays Community Group, Rural Fire

Service, community ﬁre units, aged care, Meals on Wheels, Legacy, bush care, WIRES, schools, Police Citizens Youth Clubs, sports clubs and so many more,” Mr Puffett said. “Thank you, you have our admiration and respect for your wonderful contribution.” Newsletter, 2 July 2015 Bob Puffett, The Bays Community Group

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

GROW - 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 Wyong. 1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au

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 Com. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm www.oa.org 0412 756 446 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products home delivered for all continence, wound care, respiratory and

Gosford Musical Society Minstrels Entertain at various venues on the Coast seeking new members Thur Night Laycock St North Gosford 4341 4210 JAZZ LEAGUE Live Jazz Bands - Come to listen, Come to dance Free - Every Sun Central Coast Leagues Club Gosford 2-5pm www.jazzleague.net Soundwaves Men’s a-capella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon. Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Tempo Terrific Community Showband Active showband plays at community functions. Wide ranging repertoire. Join us and have fun with music. On Facebook Every Mon 5pm to 7pm Kincumber Uniting Church 4365 4414

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

Rotary Clubs International service club improves lives of communities in Aust. & o/ seas. Fun-ﬁlled activities, fellowship and friendship. Rotary Club of Kariong Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd, Fri 7.15am 4340 4529 Rotary Club of Umina Weds. Everglades Country Club curleys@ozemail.com.au

0409 245 861 Rotary Club of Woy Woy 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

www.tempoterriﬁc.com

network@bizplus.com.au

Troubadour Central Coast Folk, Traditional & Acoustic Music and Spoken Word Concerts, Ukulele meets, and Sessions 4th Sat 7pm CWA Hall Woy Woy 4341 4060 mail.info@ troubadour.org.au g

Umina Ettalong Branch 2nd Mon Umina Beach Bowling Club 7.30pm 4342 3676 Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Woy Woy Branch Everglades Country Club 7.30pm 2nd Mon 0412 517 520 belindaneal@bigpond.com

Peninsula Day Branch 1pm 2nd Mon CWA Hall Woy Woy 4341 9946 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

Politics in the Pub Central Coast Discussion of important political, social, economic, education, and land philosophy issues in a nonpartisan manner - 4th Thur except Dec. Grange g Hotel Wyoming y g

Service Groups Lions Club of Woy Woy st 1 and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy Leagues Club 0439 514 723 Make new friends and have fun while serving your community. Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers Volunteers needed for friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes.

Tues and Thurs 8.30am-2.30pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

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

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

tempoterriﬁc@live.com

Australian Labor Party Political discussions, national, state and local government issues

Woy Woy Wellness Group A small group of people with a serious illness to share and support unfolding journeys Free The Clearing, Fortnightly Mon 9:30am 4341 0464

cvscc@nsservices.com.au

Biz Plus Networking Association Business owners networking group. Biz Networking breakfast every Thur 7:15am - 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson

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 Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship For Schizophrenia/Bipolar/ Mental Health sufferers, family, carers and friends. . 1st Thur - 1pm Room 3 Uniting Church Donnison St Gosford 4344 7989 or 4368 2214

People with a second language encouraged. Training support provided 4334 3877

kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

Political Groups

lizmacnamara@bigpond.com

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

Brisbane Water Brass Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music. Rehearsal every Tues 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012

www.pcfa.org.au

stateofﬁce@rdansw.org.au

Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free conﬁdential professional service to gamblers, family and friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992

Music

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

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

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

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

Women’s Groups

BPW Central Coast Empowering women of all ages in the areas of work, education, wellbeing and friendship. All women welcome to attend monthly dinner meetings. Be enlightened. $40 covers two course meal and speaker. Chris Lewis 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@ hotmail.com 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 Other Weds 9am 1st and 3rd Sun 12.30pm 0438 033 039 - 4344 1070

www.cottagecrafts.net.au

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 Help with issues with landlords & real estate agents? Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks. 4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

Central Coast Potters Society Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events - Annual exhibitions in May and December info@ccpotters.org 4324 5343 Central Coast Lapidary Club, Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, cabochons, faceting, enamelling, stone ﬁeldtrips & fossicking. Weekly Workshops

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here, call us on 4325 7369 or see www.centralcoastnewspapers.com

Endeavour/Woy Woy VIEW Club Lunch 1st Mon, Everglades Country Club, 10.30am Friendship Day 3rd Wed, 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 Counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services by women for women 4342 5905 www.cccwhc.com.au

WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom 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. www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

6 July 2015 - Peninsula News - Page 25

Out and About

Markets at Empire Bay Markets will be held on Sunday, August 9, at Empire Bay Progress Hall. The day will include face painting, plaster painting, lucky dips, live music and a variety of stalls run by small businesses and hand crafters. Stalls will run indoors and outdoors allowing the event to run regardless of weather conditions, according to Ms Amy Joy of Creative on the Coast Markets. Email, 22 Jun 2015 Amy Joy, Creative on the Coast Markets

Old cooking implements needed Woy Woy South Public School is in need of old metal saucepans, colanders and cooking spoons for an upgrade that will be taking place in the current school holidays. The school is constructing an activity area for students in kindergarten through to year two where the old cooking utensils will be attached to a pallet. School principal, Ms Kim

Whealey said: “We plan to have the pallets painted over the holidays, ready to attach the bits at the start of next term. “Also, our synthetic rubber play area will be constructed and should be ready for play when we get back to school.” Newsletter, 16 Jun 2015 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

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

Monday, July 6

Saturday, July 11

Auditions for Woy Woy Little Theatre Company’s production of Noel Coward’s Hay Fever, at Peninsula Theatre from 7:00pm

Lah-Lah live in concert, Ettalong Diggers, doors open 10:00am

Friday, July 17 Tuesday, July 7 Living Colour exhibition, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 10:00am to 11:30am with morning tea

Bays Community Group Wine, Cheese and Art night, Bays Community Hall, Woy Woy Bay

Saturday, July 18 Wednesday, July 8

Friday, July 10

Art Show at the Bays Community Hall, 19 Woy Woy Bay Rd, Woy Woy Bay from 10:00am to 4:00pm Australian Comedy Festival, Ettalong Diggers, doors open 8:00pm Literary lunch with Judy Nunn, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 12:30pm

Starﬁsh Kids Disco, Ettalong Diggers, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Sunday, July 19

Kids Bingo and Karaoke, Ettalong Diggers, 10:00am to 12:00pm Auditions for Woy Woy Little Theatre Company’s production of Hay Fever, at Peninsula Theatre from 7:00pm

Bay Rd, Woy Woy Bay from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, July 25 Peninsula Trivia Challenge to raise funds for Killy Cares charity, Hardys Bay RSL

Thursday, July 30 Bring Your Bills and Specialist Support information day, Peninsula Community Centre, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Saturday, August 1 Pearl Beach Progress Association meeting, Memorial Hall, 5:00pm

Saturday, August 8 Peninsula Trivia Challenge to raise funds for Killy Cares charity, Hardys Bay RSL

Art Show at the Bays Community Hall, 19 Woy Woy 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

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 4325 3540 Paciﬁc Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027

Animal Rescue Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

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

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 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524

Transport 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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DON’T BE FOOLED Why pay for a paltry 20 hits to your website, when for the same average price per hit, your information can be put before over 15,000 local potential customers? What’s more, that information will be out there in hundreds of locations for two weeks and it is on line indefinitely, not just a few seconds.

It’s a no brainer! Advertising in your local, well read and loved newspaper has to be much better value. Central Coast Newspapers are locally owned and locally staffed. We care about the Coast!

See www.centralcoastnewspapers.com for more information or call 4325 7369.

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Classiﬁeds CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS cost only $30 plus GST for 5 cms, and will be working for you in your local community for TWO WEEKS

Phone: 4325 7369 - Fax: 4321 0940 E-mail: manager@centralcoastnews.net or download a form from

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Antennas A Better Picture

Antenna & Digital Installations & Tuning New home specialist Credit cards OK HAYWARD VIDEO All areas Gosford 4323 6367 Woy Woy 4344 4414 Warnervale 1800 244 456 0412 685 555

Bore Water

Bores and Spears Install high quality pumps and maintenance free spears, existing systems reconditioned, all work guaranteed. Ph: Warren Greenway Ph: 4341 7736 Mob: 0408 225 390 lic No. DL1960

Builder

Carpentry - Building over 30 years experience Local know how working with pride and honesty Paul Skinner

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or 4339 2317

Building Design

NEED PLANS FOR COUNCIL? New homes, granny flats, decks, additions and alterations No job too small Expert advice

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For all your home maintenance repairs and small jobs contact Max Hull for a friendly reliable service 4342 5893 - 0413 485 286 All quotes obligation free

Peninsula Social Dance 50+ Leisure And Learning Centre Ettalong 5pm To 8pm Every 3rd Saturday Commencing on 18/07/15 $5 Admission Tea and Coffee Supplied

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For all your carpentry needs Specialising in Joinery

Entertainment

Photography

BluesAngels Your total acoustic blues/roots package, top to toe, and then some. Minnie the Moocher to Eagle Rock and on into indie roots, beatnik jazz, backhills bluegrass and prog folk. Available as duo, trio or band negotiable for your party, event or venue.

tomﬂood@hotmail.com

4324 2801

Woy Woy Peninsula Lions Club

July, 26 m 9am to 1pm

QUALITY IMAGES •Website •Portrait •Commercial •Product

• Promotions If you need an image then give ValsPix

Plastering

Call Anthony

0419 611 637 Lic#R92786

MGL

CARPENTRY Carpenter & Joiner 40yrs Experience Decks, Pergolas, Doors, Windows etc Fully Insured - Call Gary

0458 130 829 4341 1346 no labour & materials over $1000

Cleaning Weston & Wilson Cleaning Services Domestic, end of lease, holiday & vacate cleans. Regular or one off. Fully insured, WWC & Police check avail. From $35 hour.

Maryanne 0403 505 812

Dance

Central Coast Bush Dance & Music Association Experience Folk Music at its best at East Gosford Progress Hall @ 7.30pm Henry Parry Drive

July 11 Colonial Dance with The Old Empire Band Admission $18 incl. supper Folk Fed Afﬁliates & Pensioners $15,

Students 13 to 18 $8

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Security : Entrance : Interior : Bifold : Wardrobe Doors : Alluminium Glass Sliding Doors and

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Windows : Blinds : Awnings :

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Alluminium Quickslat Screening : Dog And Cat Doors : Fly Screens : Locks : Wheels And Tracks

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Electricians

BKW Electrical Services

Call Leila at 0423 147 797 or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ SlightlyOffMusic

Small Jobs, Free Quotes

Gosford

0456 884 545

Plumbing

Umina Beach Plumbing All aspects of plumbing: Drainage and Gasﬁtting, Domestic and Maintenance Works

Lic No:248126C

Installation of

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rainwater tanks

0404 093 299 Entertainment

The Troubadour

Painters

• Residential and Commercial • Interior and Exterior • New Work and Repaints Free Quotes All work guaranteed Quality’s my game and Ryan’s my name

0410 404 664

Folk & Acoustic Music Club

SATURDAY 24th July 7PM

BLUES ANGELS CWA Hall The Boulevarde Woy Woy

$12 General $10 Concession

www.ccbdma.org for more information

www.troubadour.org.au

Enq: 4344 6484

4341 4060

4344 3611 0402 682 812 Lic 164237c

BUCELLO’S COASTAL PAINTING SERVICES

YOUR LOCAL PLUMBER

BPW Central Coast Dinner Meeting 13 July

Keynote speaker Kim Fitzpatrick 7pm for 730 start Days for Girls 2 course meal, tea & coffee. $40 all welcome

0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com

Removals

Deliveries & Removals, Local Sydney, Newcastle & Country. Single items or a house full. Competitive rates.

02 4342 1479 0411 049 559

Telecommunications

TELSTRA WOY WOY Call into Your local Telstra Store Woy Woy and discover a better way to connect. We will provide the best advice and support for all your communications needs. We care about giving you personal service.

Same day service Guaranteed Blocked drains, Leaking taps and toilets, Hot water and all aspects Of pluming drainage and gas ﬁtting. Lic number 265652C

Pets

Enq: 0439 514 723

0418 452 474

Kitchens

R&J Benchtops

Great variety of stalls ~ BBQ, Tea & Coffee. Vendors Welcome ~ $15 per car Now at Dunban Road Car Park NB stall sites not open until 6.30am Cnr. Ocean Beach Road Woy Woy Always Last Sunday (Except December)

Reliable Service Licence No 2107c

Quality Laminate Benchtops supplied and seconds for sale

Public Notice

Car Boot Sale

0418 600 436

30 Years Experience

Lic 62898c

0432 216 020

Dance

4346 4057 Serving the Central Coast: • Plumbing/maintenance • Gasfitting • Drainage • Stormwater • Guttering / roofing • Backflow / TMV Free Quotes - Call Jason 0457 613 552 4369 6306 ABN: 62 149 053 814 Licence No: 235453 C

CLASSIFIED advertisements start from only $30 + GST 4325 7369

Visit Telstra Store Woy Woy Shop 24 Deepwater Plaza 24/26 Railway Street Woy Woy Ph: 4341 0061

Tuition - Dance

Gosford Scottish Country Dancers hold an intermediate class on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 pm at Wyoming It’s an excellent form of exercise which brings men, women and young people together socially, learning new and old dances in a very friendly relaxed atmosphere No experience or partner necessary All ages welcome Cost $7.00 per week Contact Janice on

4388 2253

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Out and About

Wine, cheese and art evening tickets sold out Tickets to the Woy Woy and Phegans Bay wine, cheese and art evening have sold out. “We always sell out of tickets before the event for the annual wine, cheese and art evening but this year tickets were selling out faster than ever,” said Bays Community Group president

Mr Bob Puffett. “We have to strictly limit the number of tickets due to the size of the hall so we cannot stretch the numbers,” he said. Although the evening tickets have sold out, the artists will still be in attendance and their work will still be on show in the

Community Hall on both the Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19. Entry on the Saturday and Sunday will be a gold coin donation and refreshments will be available. Newsletter, 2 July 2015 Bob Puiffett, The Bays Community Group

Photo exhibition attracts special visitor “The Gallery of 6” held its ﬁrst photo exhibition over Easter at the Hardy’s Bay Community Church. Despite a very wet Saturday, the exhibition was well received, with many hundreds of people

attending. Visitors included Geraldine Doogue, presenter of the ABC TV program Compass. Ms Doogue commented that the exhibition was of a high standard with much diversity to interest many people.

New aerators for sewage plant Gosford Council will invest around $360,000 to replace key infrastructure at the Woy Woy Sewage Treatment Plant.

be replaced to improve the sewage plant’s performance. This will also ensure the community’s sewage continues to be treated effectively.

Four existing aerators will

Media release, 23 Jun 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

Tuition - Driving

Tuition - Music

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04 04 04 2885 Conditions apply. Limited time only.

Beginner Ukulele Courses

Kincumber starting 13 August Bookings 4369 1187 Woy Woy starting July Bookings 4341 4060

www.ukecentral.info ukecentral.mail@gmail.com

The Shame File

Central Coast Newspapers has a very liberal credit policy for advertisers and realises that from time to time, people, businesses and organisations get into ﬁnancial difﬁculty and may need assistance and time to get things back on track. However, some people, businesses and organisations take advantage of this generosity they use advertising but simply don’t pay their account after several months and need to be taken to court to do so. From time to time, as necessary, we will name these people, businesses or organisations as a warning to our readers so that they will be wary when dealing with them.

• Affordable Roof Solutions Brad Sedgewick Ettalong • Sharon Martin - Devine Image • Depp Studios - Formerly of Umina • Stan Prytz of ASCO Bre Concreting • Andrew and Peter Compton • Bruce Gilliard Rooﬁng of Empire Bay • Jamie McNeilly formerly of Jamie’s Lawn Mowing, Woy Woy • William McCorriston of Complete Bathroom Renovations • First Premier Electrical Service of Umina Beach • High Thai-d Restaurant of Umina Beach • Bob Murray of Vetob P/L

trading as Browse About of Woy Woy • Mal’s Seafood & Charcoal Chicken of Ettalong Beach • Simon Jones - All external cleaning and sealing services • Erroll Baker, former barber, Ettalong • Tony Fitzpatrick, Trading as Futuretek Roof Constructions • Tye King - Formerly The Fish Trap Ettalong Beach • Jessica Davis of Erina - Trading as A1 cleaning services • Simon and Samantha Hague, Trading as By the Bay Takeaway Empire Bay • Rick Supplice of Ettalong Beach, Trading as Rick’s Flyscreens

“She was so taken with the showing that she purchased a photo before leaving,” said Ms Fiona Lambell from the gallery. Newsletter, 14 June 2015 Peta Colebatch, WagstaffeKillcare Community Association

TV Repair

Train diversion criticised Central Coast commuters travelling to Sydney are having great difﬁculty with trains on the North Shore line continuously being redirected, according to Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith. “People from the Central Coast need to be able to get to work or attend an appointment on time and can’t do so when the train is diverted,” Ms Smith said. “Commuters are being deposited at the wrong end

of town. “People with medical appointments are left trying to traverse the city. “I know the inconvenience of this personally when I travel to parliament,” she said. According to Ms Smith, the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Mr Andrew Constance is warning people to change the time they come to work to avoid disruptions caused by construction of the light rail. “It would appear these

trains are being diverted in order to ease the appearance of congestion rather than the government ﬁnding a proper solution,” Ms Smith said. She said she had written letters to Mr Constance but no response had been received and little appeared to have been done to stop the diversions. University students on their way to mid-year exams have also been affected by the redirection of trains. Media release, 19 June 2015 Jacob Webb, Ofﬁce of Kathy Smith

Marina upgrade The Killcare Marina will be upgraded and expanded, according to a report in the latest edition of the

Wanted to buy Cash paid for good quality swords & knives. War & movie memorabilia also shop display units For large collections home visit available

Smoking Dragon Shop 12 Ebbtide Mall 155 The Entrance Rd The Entrance 4333 8555

Hardys Bay Residents Association. Planning permission has been received for the Killcare Marina to upgrade and extend to 39 berths,

according to the report. It will also have a ﬂoating slipway. Newsletter, 16 June 2015 Adrian Williams, Hardys Bay Residents Association

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Out and About

Kindergarten and Year 1 students attend Rumbalara Kindergarten and Year 1 students from Woy Woy Public School attended an excursion to the Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre at Gosford in the week commencing June 15. The themes involved were The Need for Shelter and Back to Nature.

Upon arrival, the children met the leaders and embarked on a 40-minute bushwalk, stopping and discussing plants, trees and the shelters animals use for protection. After lunch the students were split into three groups. Group one studied the different nests made by a variety of birds. The activity was to collect sticks, twigs, leaves and create a

nest with a partner. Group two discussed human shelters and built a hut using forest materials. Group three went on a treasure hunt which involved searching the forest for goodies. Newsletter, 23 June 2015 Andrew Kinniburgh, Woy Woy Public School

Umina Beach Women's Bowling Club triples champions, Dawn Burrows, Pat Neal and Jean Saggus

Triples champs Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club held its Triples Championships on Friday, June 26. Dawn Burrows, Pat Neal and Jean Saggus, played against Gwen Jarratt, Carren Quinn and Annie McHale. It was a bright sunny day to play bowls. Throughout the game, the

heads were tight, and a number of spectators came along to support the teams. Dawn’s team won 25 to 12. It was a very colourful game with the different colour bowls on the green. This was Pat and Dawns third consecutive year to win this event. Email, 1 July 2015 Eve Phillips, Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club

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

Time - Height(m)

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

MON - 6 0529 - 0.26 1138 - 1.51 1723 - 0.49 2343 - 1.79 THU - 9 0139 - 1.55 0807 - 0.41 1432 - 1.57 2044 - 0.60 SUN - 12 0503 - 1.35 1055 - 0.48 1731 - 1.74 WED - 15 0151 - 0.36 0745 - 1.38 1323 - 0.48 1955 - 1.84 SAT - 18 0347 - 0.37 0949 - 1.38 1526 - 0.53 2149 - 1.74

TUE - 7 0619 - 0.31 1233 - 1.52 1824 - 0.54 FRI - 10 0245 - 1.44 0903 - 0.45 1534 - 1.62 2200 - 0.58 MON - 13 0013 - 0.46 0603 - 1.35 1147 - 0.48 1823 - 1.80 THU - 16 0232 - 0.34 0829 - 1.39 1406 - 0.48 2035 - 1.83 SUN - 19 0422 - 0.40 1027 - 1.38 1605 - 0.56 2225 - 1.68

WED - 8 0038 - 1.67 0713 - 0.36 1331 - 1.54 1930 - 0.58 SAT - 11 0356 - 1.38 1000 - 0.48 1634 - 1.68 2311 0.53 TUE - 14 0105 - 0.40 0657 - 1.36 1237 - 0.48 1911 - 1.83 FRI - 17 0311 - 0.35 0910 - 1.39 1446 - 0.50 2113 - 1.80 MON - 20 0457 - 0.43 1105 - 1.37 1646 - 0.60 2300 - 1.60

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The 1987 Woy Woy Rugby Union team

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Woy Woy Roosters to hold 40-year reunion Woy Woy Rugby Club will hold a 40-year club reunion on Saturday, July 11, at Ettalong Diggers from 7pm. A call has gone out to all past and present players, ofďŹ cials, supporters and lovers of rugby to celebrate the milestone. Club president Mr Brian Macauley said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want people

from all eras to attend and make this night really special following the high of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Coast First Grade Rugby Union Grand Final win.â&#x20AC;? In its 40 years, the club has won three ďŹ rst grade premierships: in 1987, 1988 and 2014. The weekend will also include the annual Dave Steel Cup at

Woy Woy Oval on Saturday, July 11, from 3pm before the reunion commences at 7pm. Captain coach of the 1987 inaugural premiership winning team Mr Steve Rosa said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am really looking forward to returning to the Coast to celebrate that memorable era for Woy Woy Rugby and renew friendships built

on and off the paddock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a young side full of enthusiasm and passion back in 1987 with a few old hard heads in their twilight.â&#x20AC;? Life member and one of the original players of Woy Woy 1975 team Mr Bob Minett said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just about premierships, reunions are about the old and new getting

together and reliving those 100 metre tries, driving tackles, broken bones, bruised egos and other unbelievable successes.â&#x20AC;? Entry to the reunion is by ticket only with all tickets to be purchased before Sunday, July 5. Media release, 23 Jun 2015 Steve Rosa, Woy Woy Rugby Club

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The Umina Beach Public School netball team participated in the PSSA knockout competition on Wednesday, June 17. “The girls began their battle by defeating Woy Woy South Public School 45-3,” said netball coordinator, Ms Heidi Young. “Our next opponent was Avoca Public School and again the girls demonstrated their skills and won 31 – 4. “We will now go on to the next stage and play Woodport Public School in week two next term.” Newsletter, 23 June 2015 Heidi Young, Umina Beach Public School

Heading to London for taekwon do Amanda Morrison of Umina and Bradley Jaggers of Woy Woy are part of a 30-person team heading to London in July to compete in the Uniﬁed International Taekwon-Do Federation World Championships. Amanda and Bradley train with AITA Taekwon-Do Central Coast, located in Woy Woy. They will compete in the championships in Londa from July 10 to 12. Amanda, who is a Fifth Degree Black Belt, has represented Australia on two previous occasions. She won a silver medal for Australia in Greece in 2003 in Team Power Breaking. In 2005 in Australia, Amanda won a silver medal in Individual Pattern and two bronze medals in team events. Amanda, who retired from competition in 2005, is hoping for a successful return to the world stage. She has spent many months training with Scott Bower from

Canberra who is a multiple world champion in all aspects of competition. Bradley Jaggers is a Second Degree Black Belt who has competed at various national and international events. He won a gold medal at the International Invitational in 2013 but has never represented Australia before. Bradley said he was very excited to have the opportunity to compete at such a big event. “With over 30 countries in attendance it will be a great experience win or lose,” he said. “The Australian Team is made up of members from all over the east coast of Australia, including Queensland, Central Coast, Sydney and Canberra,” Amanda said. “We have had regular squad trainings over the last nine months and with multiple medalists and loads of experience we are hopeful for a successful event for Australia,” she said. Media release, 25 June 2015 Amanda Morrison, Umina

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Charity bowls day raises $1050 A Charity Bowls Day was held at Woy Woy Sporties on Sunday, June 21. Only 38 bowlers took to the green but they still managed to raise over $1050 for Central Coast Kids in Need. The proceeds included a cheque donation of $200 from Woy Woy Peninsula Lions Club. The fund raising total for the year is now approaching $7000. Central Coast Kids in Need raises money to assist families who have seriously ill children with prolonged illness. The Spider Glass was again won by Laurie McAnnally. Johnny Campbell picked up the coins for the Spider Tray. Big winners at the rafďŹ&#x201A;e were

John McDonald, Bea Seagrott, Bob Willis, Linda Mitchell, the Kenneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Stan Moran. Meat trays were won by Liz McAnally, Barbara Azzopardi and John McDonald. The Fishoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carton of Beer was won by Bea Seagrott who also won the Quick Serve Voucher. Stan Moran won the cinema tickets. The Wednesday Bowlers Hamper was won by Toni Kenney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was another great day for all those in attendance,â&#x20AC;? said publicity ofďŹ cer, Ken Dixon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our next charity bowls days will be held on Sunday, July 19, and Sunday, August 16,â&#x20AC;? he said. Newsletter, 22 June 2015 Ken Dixon, Central Coast Kids in Need Charity Bowls

Students represent Ettalong school A number of Ettalong Public School students have recently been selected to represent their school. Oliver Ham and Cade HatďŹ eld both represented the Southern Central Coast Zone at Sydney North Cross Country.

The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team competed on Friday, June 12. Students, Callan Haira and Sevina Johnson have recently been chosen as house captains for Flinders House. Newsletter, 16 Jun 2015 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

Woy Woy wins Woy Woy defeated Kariong by 64 points to 12 in Round Nine of the Central Coast Rugby Union. The teams clashed at Ettalong Oval on Saturday, June 27. Kariong had no answer and the further the game went on the bigger the win became.

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For Woy Woy, centre Wade Hannell was outstanding. The win sees Woy Woy in ďŹ fth spot and just the single point outside the Top Four. Media release, 27 June 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Fresh from their Touch World Cup triumph at Coffs Harbour in May, husband and wife stars Dylan and Emily Hennessey will share their skill and expertise with young Touch players at Peninsula Touch Association. The Hennesseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s were instrumental in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Cup victories in the elite menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open divisions and now return to help grass-roots Touch Football. As part of the team that competes in the ďŹ rst division competition at Peninsula Touch, Dylan and Emily will use their extensive experience and skill to mentor the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young players. Peninsula Touch president, Mr Rod Dillon said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The touch team has for a long time focussed on bringing young talent from the junior to the senior touch football ranks on the Peninsula. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that young people have the guidance they need to make the transition into the senior competition and this winter we are fortunate to have two of the best players in the world to help us do that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both Emily and I are fortunate to have achieved all that we have in the game of Touch, so it is great to give something back by playing with and mentoring some keen

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