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Council buys more land for rail underpass Gosford Council has decided to buy more land than originally planned for the Woy Woy railway underpass. Council had previously resolved to acquire land for road widening purposes in accordance with its Land Transaction Policy and using grant funding in August 2014. Changes have subsequently been made by Transport NSW to the proposed rail crossing location and orientation. As a result, Council adopted a recommendation made by its department of construction and operations to increase the road widening previously required from the property at 170 Woy Woy Rd. The whole project includes a major realignment of Woy Woy Rd at Horsﬁeld Rd and widening down Bulls Hill, construction of the Woy Woy Creek Bridge and associated works, construction of a new rail underpass and roundabout adjacent to the Woy Woy treatment plant as well as a major realignment of Nagari Rd. “Stage one work encompassing the construction of the pedestrian underpass adjacent to the existing level crossing near Rawson Rd has been completed,” according to a report prepared by Council staff. Stage two of the overall project, which includes construction of the rail underpass, reconstruction of Nagari Rd and the construction of the Woy Woy Creek Bridge required the partial acquisition of a number of privately- and Councilowned properties. The acquisition process is currently nearing completion, according to the report. Since March 2015, the components which directly affect rail infrastructure will be managed by Transport NSW with Gosford Council being given responsibility for delivering the remainder of the project. “Transport NSW has made changes to the orientation and construction methodology of the rail underpass, which now requires an increase in the area of land needing to be acquired from one of the privately-owned land parcels.” The area now requiring acquisition is 900 square metres,

an increase of 850 square metres. “Preliminary discussions with the property owner have been positive. Therefore it is recommended that Council proceed with the revised land acquisition,” the report to Council stated. The report also asked Council to note additional title information relating to COSS and reserve land included in the project. Cr Craig Doyle said the acquisition did involve COSS land that was “inadvertently included”. “Quite a large parcel of the land we are talking about is actually road reserve and the area doesn’t have the attributes we need in our COSS land,” Cr Doyle said. Cr Gabby Bowles said the issue of the COSS land inclusion had also been discussed at a meeting of Council’s environmental subcommittee. “When it first came to light, COSS land was needed for this infrastructure upgrade it was found that a great portion of land is actually covered by existing roadway,” Cr Bowles said. “Also land previously held had been reclassified as COSS land five years ago but the infrastructure project identified over 20 years ago,” she said.Cr Hillary Morris she believed Council had an agreement in place that when land was sold to the RMS for the project, money would go back into COSS. “That is not mentioned here but I do have the previous resolution, and it is a shame it wasn’t identified as road reserve in the first place,” Cr Morris said. Cr Chris Burke said the issue had been discussed with RMS NSW two years ago and Council had been told the land would be compulsorily acquired irrespective of its classification as COSS land. “They pointed that out to us in no uncertain terms so we are getting money for jam,” Cr Bourke said. The recommendation to acquire the land was carried with only Cr Morris voting against it. Gosford Council agenda CON.25 11 Aug 2015 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

MPs David Harris, Kathy Smith and David Mehan with Peninsula residents at NSW Parliament for the debate on the closure of Woy Woy Motor Registry

Motor Registry closes The Woy Woy Motor Registry in Victoria Road closed on Friday, August 7. It came the day after the NSW Parliament debated the closure, with members of the Peninsula and surrounding community cheering from the gallery. “The government is signing a death warrant for the town,” Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith told Parliament. “Businesses will struggle as the heart of Woy Woy, the motor registry, is ripped out,” she said. Services NSW Minister Mr Dominic Perrottet said in reply: “The government will continue to monitor services in Woy Woy.” “It will be difﬁcult to monitor the services as there are no state services left in Woy Woy,” Ms Smith said. Former Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews attended the debate to show support for Ms Smith. “It is outrageous and will inconvenience thousands of people from the Peninsula,” Ms Andrews said.

“The Baird Government just wants to save money at the expense of the people,” she said. Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said Ms Smith was “grandstanding” about the RMS closure. However Ms Smith and other members of the opposition benches said 15,000 signatures on a petition was not grandstanding. Ms Linda Coggins, a driving instructor from the Peninsula, also attended the debate. “The main point Mr Crouch was trying to make was that there were 800 car spaces available in Gosford,” Ms Coggins said. “What he doesn’t seem to understand is that those spaces ﬁll up by about 8:30am by commuters using the train,” she said. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, spoke in support of Ms Smith. “The Minister needs to know there is only one small road heading into Gosford called the Brisbane Water Dr and the trafﬁc is horrendous,” Mr Harris said. “We haven’t won today but

we will ﬁght until the Peninsula receives the services it deserves,” Ms Smith said. Patonga resident Ms Jeune Coach, who is 85, said she had received a letter from Services NSW to say the motor registry had been relocated to Gosford. Ms Coach said she had received a brochure in the mail which outlined what would be provided by a new mobile service that would be available in Woy Woy from the end of August. Ms Coach said she passed her driving license with ﬂying colours in June but still chose to have a 30km license restriction and did not drive at night. She said her main concern about driving to Gosford to use RMS services was not the drive but the lack of parking and the need to walk to the Services NSW shopfront. Media release, 7 Aug 2015 Kathy Smith, Member for Gosford Interview, 12 Aug 2015 Jeune Coach, Patonga Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Dry start to August day, August 5. The other 13 days until August 14 recorded no rain. The total rainfall for the year to date stands at 1174mm which is 27 per cent more than the cumulative average at the end of August of 922mm, but less than the annual average of 1249mm.

Just 1.2mm of rain has been recorded on the Peninsula in the ﬁrst two weeks of August.

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This is a small fraction of the 63mm average rainfall for August over the past 10 years, according to ﬁgures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy. The rainfall came on just one

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The dry start to August comes after two months with rainfall of around half the monthly average. This followed a wet start to the year which saw 85 per cent of the annual average (1060mm) fall in the ﬁrst ﬁve months of the year. Spreadsheet, 14 Aug 2015 Jim Morrison, Woy Woy

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Kibbleplex level 2 is likely to become a car park

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Council received a report from a strategy/policy workshop held in March that recommended a strategic change for Kibbleplex targeting the upper vacant level as car parking. It also recommended that initiatives to lease the ground ﬂoor for learning and education, retail, commercial or community activities and a possible smart work hub expansion should continue. However, the report concluded that prospects for the future of Kibbleplex are limited and Council’s return on investment miniscule. “Recent reports and reviews suggest Kibbleplex is not an ideal library location and other sites are under review,” the report said. “In this respect, most learning and education uses would be better dealt

with in conjunction with the library.” Kibbleplex was acquired for $11 million in 2011, subsidised by a $7 million grant on the basis the two upper levels provided 400 commuter parks for ﬁve years, the report said. This commitment expires on February 28, 2016, effectively transferring full control of the building to Council. “The lower levels have a combined area of 18,000 sqm but remain vacant given their size, location and limited adaptability for most uses,” the report said. “Numerous initiatives by Council and private investors to deliver solutions on these ﬂoors have failed. “The combined existing and foreseeable demand from all potential uses is less than 25% of the total area available.

“Available grants are too small to deliver outcomes over the large area. “Significant Council investment is not recommended, due to limited prospect of a commercial return and also the insufficient economic benefits available. “Entities such as the Smart Work Hub can expand if successful, and solid interest exists from one educational entity at present. The suggestion to investigate conversion of the upper vacant level for car parking was seen as “a strategic and low risk investment for Council, likely to provide good future returns as CBD revitalisation occurs. “A position on this initiative and the February 28, 2016 expiry date will also enable a City Centre Park Strategy to be

mothballed. “Each provides 9,000 sqm floor plates with limited demand or utility in their current form. Since 2011, numerous initiatives have been touted including a learning and education centre, lecture theatres and meeting rooms, co-locating the library, smart work hub, and large office spaces. All options resulted in very little return on investment for Gosford Council, according to the report. “In 2011, a private developer took an option to lease the building and create a Paddy’s Market” type concept to the ground floor and commercial offices above. “The project failed due to minimal interest. “Other leasing campaigns also failed, generally because; the floor plates do not provide

appealing office premises, natural light is very low and better alternatives exist elsewhere. “Annual office demand in Gosford is limited and even if marketable; the large floors would take many years to fill. “Forecast rent levels do not suggest a satisfactory return given the costs to deliver.” The report also said ongoing initiatives to establish a learning and education centre also remain uneconomic. “The total demand from all prospective learning and education uses is only around 4,000 sqm, less than 25% of the space available,” it said. The report suggested that learning and education users would want Council to fund their fit out and other set up costs, also considered unviable. “Learning and education premises are small, with the largest to date being a 1,500 sq metre interest from the Central Coast Community

College (“CCCC”). “This is progressing and does not rely on a library presence. “Available tools to measure the economic impact of these entities suggest limited economic benefits. “Nearby universities remain reluctant to commit to Gosford in any substantial manner, which could justify Council investment.” A commercial agent has again been appointed to pursue large retail or commercial tenants for the ground floor but interest to date is low and significant results are not anticipated. “Both floors are unlikely to lease in the foresee-able future. “The $7,000,000 potential funding available, equates to only $390 per square metre, so meaningful fit-out initiatives would need Council capital.

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Discarded syringes collected three times a week Discarded syringes are collected twice a week from around Woy Woy Hospital’s needle exchange and the nearby McEvoy oval by Central Coast Health staff and once a week by a volunteer group according to Central Coast Health , an investigation by Peninsula News has revealed.

Council votes unanimously to retain motor registry

The best option presented to Council for the Kibbleplex building was to turn another level of empty retail space over to parking

he currently vacant upper ﬂoor of the Kibbleplex building in ﬁnalised,” the report said. “The two lower levels Henry Parry Drive is likely to become a 300-space car park based on a report to the Tuesday, July 14 ordinary meeting of Gosford were always a major challenge and were initially Council.

Gosford Council has voted unanimously to support the retention of the Woy Woy Motor Registry. The council will write to the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight to support the local community in having the decision to close the Woy Woy registry reversed. The motion was put by Labor councilor, deputy mayor Jim McFadyen, to the July 14 council meeting. In a show of bipartisan support, Liberal councillor Bob Ward seconded the motion. Cr McFadyen said the 35,000 people living on the Peninsula had been treated with contempt by the NSW Government. He said 1100 people used the Woy Woy shopfront monthly and it conducted more than 160 driving tests a month. He said the closure of the Woy Woy registry may result in Peninsula people who voted Liberal at the last NSW election not doing so again. Cr Ward said: “I appreciate the closure was made to reduce duplication of services.” “There are currently 36 one-

stop shops throughout the state with a further 34 scheduled to be rolled out. “Despite the attributable beneﬁts, it would appear little or no community consultation went on before the decision was announced,” he said. Cr Ward said he believed Peninsula residents would be unfairly disadvantaged by the closure, particularly the elderly. “The drive from the Peninsula to the Gosford service can be arduous especially with the delays at the West Gosford intersection,” he said. “A lot more thought should have gone into the decision.” Cr Bowles suggested that, if the Peninsula currently had a sitting Liberal member of state parliament, the community may have had more of a chance of keeping the Woy Woy Motor Registry open. Cr Bowles said she did support the motion because the Peninsula needed the service. “This was obviously an on paper decision,” Cr Bowles said. “When I ﬁrst heard it, I thought it was a hard-to-believe joke,” she said. According to Cr Bowles, the

closure of the Woy Woy motor registry had the potential to kill the Woy Woy town centre, which already has a number of empty shops. She called for the motion to be amended to ask for a reversal of the decision to close the current outlet and for a Services NSW one-stop-shop to be opened on the Peninsula. Cr Craig Doyle also spoke in favour of the motion. “At the end of the day, this boils down to a massive reduction in services. “They are saying the Peninsula is not worthy of this service,” Cr Doyle said. He said it was heartening to see Cr McFadyen and Cr Ward working in unison to support the people of the Peninsula and called on the local State members of parliament to put aside their political differences and join forces to work on the issue for their constituents. Gosford Council agenda, NM.8, 14 July 2015 Transcript, 14 July 2015 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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The Woy Woy Motor Registry will soon be vacant if the efforts of the community and its representatives to keep it open do not work

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Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith raised the alarm about discarded syringes at both sites after a local resident had told her a large quantity of used hypodermic syringes had been discarded around the needle exchange at Woy Woy Hospital. “The person was rightly concerned about the possibility of contamination from needle pricks that this situation risked,” Ms Smith said. Ms Smith said she would prefer the area to be cleared on a more regular basis. The Woy Woy Needle and Syringe Program was located on the corner of Ocean Beach Rd and Kathleen St at Woy Woy Hospital, according to a statement from Central Coast Health. The program had three disposal bins at the hospital which can be utilised 24 hours a day and an additional disposal bin inside the program’s ofﬁce. “The Local Health District works in conjunction with local councils and police to educate and encourage the community to dispose of used needle syringes in a safe and appropriate manner,” the statement said. “Following the recent discovery

of used injecting equipment at a sports field in Woy Woy, the Health District’s harm minimisation team included this site as one of its hotspots, which are regularly monitored by staff. “Harm minimisation team staff have continued to visit the area since the event and there has been no further evidence of injecting equipment and no further reports of injecting equipment at the site. “The harm minimisation team also regularly monitors the Woy Woy Hospital campus and immediate surrounding grounds, which includes the streets on the boundaries of the hospital. “There has been no evidence of injecting equipment or reports to the harm minimisation team of injecting equipment in the surrounding grounds. “Members of the public should contact the Needle Clean up Hotline if they find used injecting equipment on 1800 633 353.” The statement said: “The NSW Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) is an evidence-based public health program that aims to reduce the transmission of infections such as HIV and hepatitis C among people who inject drugs. “An important component of the NSP is the promotion and provision for the safe disposal of used injecting equipment.” Media release, 3 July 2015 Jacob Webb, Office of Kathy Smith Media statement, 7 July 2015 Jill Warwicker, Central Coast Local Health District Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Promotion of tourism in Wyong shire to take a new direction he promotion of tourism in the Wyong local government area is to take a new direction following decisions made at the ordinary meeting of Wyong Council on Wednesday, July 22.

Cr Lloyd Taylor moved a series of motions at the meeting aimed at investigating the management of tourism and event promotion through a new shire-wide body. Management of tourism and events is currently in the hands of third parties with which Wyong Council has contractual and funding arrangements. Those organisations include Central Coast Tourism, The Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Entrance Town Centre Management and Greater Toukley Vision. “To have a shire-wide events and promotions body that will focus on Wyong is logical to the growth of the area,” Cr Taylor said. “Whilst Central Coast Tourism, based in Kariong, actively promotes the activities from Pearl Beach to Lake Munmorah, many Wyong tourism operators don’t provide their events schedules because they are too far away from here,” he said. The Council meeting was addressed by Mr John Millard, representing the community.

Events such as this at The Entrance may come under the control of a new umbrella body within the next couple of years

Mr Millard is a former Wyong councillor and chairman of The Entrance Chamber of Commerce. Mr Millard said he was a founding member of The Entrance Town Centre Management in 1995 and had spent several periods on its board as a representative of Wyong Council and the Chamber of Commerce. “It is time for a change because our town is suffering and we are not getting the support we need from town centre management,” Mr Millard said. Cr Adam Troy asked Mr Millard whether there was currently discord within the board of The Entrance Town Centre Management and Mr Millard said there was. Mr Millard said he did not believe The Entrance Town Centre

Management was currently fulﬁlling its role of representing the permanent shop keepers of the area. “Some events are good but some events are not very good for our town,” Mr Millard said. “I am there for the permanent shop keepers and Town Centre Management continues to bring food providers and drink providers into the park so the takings of the permanent businesses are down signiﬁcantly,” Mr Millard said. Mr Millard said shop owners had written to Town Centre Management and to Wyong Council expressing their concerns and their letters had been ignored. Councillors debated Cr Taylor’s motion, including questioning Mr

Millard, for over an hour and several amendments were made. Cr Doug Vincent asked for clariﬁcation about the amount of money provided by Council to the various promotion and tourism bodies it had relationships with. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said this year’s expenditure was $1.6 million across all the tourism bodies. He said in the previous year the total expenditure from Council was closer to $2 million. Mr Millard said he had spoken at the Council meeting in order to “look at the new way of moving forward. “If the board and management [of The Entrance Town Centre Management] gets dissolved, I wouldn’t be too upset,” he said.

Wyong Council currently has funding agreements with Greater Toukley Vision and The Entrance Town Centre Management until June 30, 2017. Its current contract with Central Coast Tourism runs out in 2016. Wyong Council acting general manager, Mr Scott Cox said Council has already changed its relationship with The Entrance Town Centre Management, including allowing for greater Council representation. “We asked for a further governance change to have a special delegate appointed by me and that is the chief ﬁnancial ofﬁcer, so Council representation has increased from one to three,” Mr Cox said. A recent internal audit showed a number

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of anomalies in terms of Council’s statutory duties and whether they could be delegated to an external partner, Mr Cox said. As a result some statutory functions have been “brought back under the umbrella of Council”, Mr Cox said. A review clause has also been embedded in The Entrance Town Centre Management funding agreement for the last year of its contract. Mr Cox said Wyong Council’s current arrangements in relation to tourism were “unusual” and not a structure that he would recommend. Cr Taylor said there seemed to be a problem with communication between the current bodies to ensure a shire wide strategy to encourage investment to the area. “If council can set up a body that has professional management which can truly communicate and liaise, it will be able to truly represent tourism and all the different centres of Wyong,” Cr Taylor said. Cr Matthews, Vincent and Greenwald exoressed concerns about the motions and moved amendments so staff could prepare a report for a future meeting.

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Council proceeds with review of environmental lands

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EO of Gosford Council, Mr Paul Anderson has defended the decision to sell Kibbleplex as the right one for the future of Gosford and the community.

Mr Anderson said the discussion leading to Council’s decision to explore selling the former shopping complex in Henry Parry Dve needed to be conﬁdential. “Until such time as Council had agreed to do the sale, what a person was going to offer us and what we were going to accept were two different and distinct numbers and we didn’t want to give a commercial advantage to any one person,” Mr Anderson said. “For almost two years we have been trying to work out what to do with the building and how we would ﬁnance and structurally alter that building to enable us to

potentially look at a library and a university presence,” he said. “The university presence shrunk to a university hub and then we got some advice from the State Library.” According to Mr Anderson, the State Library of NSW said access issues meant the first floor of Kibbleplex was not suitable for a regional library. “We looked at putting a library on the ground floor but a library needs a spanfree open space with lots of natural light,” Mr Anderson said. “Paul Anderson is not interested in building a library per se but in building

a community hub so that we get back to the point where communities mix together and work out that we are not that different. “To do that on the ground floor of Kibbleplex means we would have to cut a big hole in the floor of the first floor which damages the structural integrity of the building,” he said. For the past 12 months, Council has engaged commercial agents to seek expressions of interest from parties in either leasing or buying Kibbleplex. “To be honest, we didn’t get much of a response,” Mr Anderson said. “Then this particular

person or group of companies interested in doing some development in the city were having a meeting with the mayor and me about other projects. “They talked about how they could help fund the process of developing a community hub through a voluntary planning agreement (VPA) to enable them to develop the other site we were meeting to discuss. “They came back three days later and said we want to talk to you about this building [Kibbleplex].” According to Mr Anderson, if the interested party goes ahead and acquires Kibbleplex, the outcome for the community will be “even better” than any proposal already considered

to develop a community hub and regional library. “They will do a development on another site for which they will pay a voluntary planning agreement to be used to pay for a community hub. “They then will buy our building, which they will put a community hub into as part of redeveloping the whole site. “Council becomes a tenant, so we don’t have to worry about building maintenance or repairs for the next 50 years. “We can then use the Federal Government’s $7 million to offset rental or potentially have a strata ownership and potentially get a library for nothing, and I would have thought that was my job.”

Mr Anderson said more money would then be available for “other needed community infrastructure like a regional performing arts centre or improving roads, footpaths and drainage across the city, or cycle ways or, you name it”. He said Council originally acquired Kibbleplex for $11.5 million and is currently having the site revalued to determine its present market price. When asked if he expected Council to make a loss on the sale he said: “Not if I can avoid it.” Interview, 28 July 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Buddhist Temple development application formally lodged

Gosford Council has decided to review of its environmental lands, despite the opposition of two councillors, the Central Coast Greens and the Community Environment Network. Recommendations from the Council’s strategy-policy workshop resulted in Coastal Open Spaces System land being excluded from the review. Land currently zoned E1 and E2, including national parks, nature reserves and ecologically endangered communities remain in the review. In speaking against the motion to go ahead with the review, Cr Morris said she was concerned the review would find land currently zoned as environmental suitable for green fields residential development. The Central Coast Greens and CEN have also opposed the intention to allow further green field development within the Gosford Local Government Area. They have stated that the Central Coast Regional Strategy recognised that Council should focus on urban infill rather than expand into rural or environmental lands. “We already have extensive urban sprawl east of the freeway, and too few green belts protecting our smaller villages and towns,” said Greens spokesperson Ms Kate da Costa. According to Ms Jane Smith from the Community Environment Network, Gosford Council is approaching the environmental zone review with a sense of urgency in order to ensure the State Government honours its commitment to have a new environmental zone that is appropriate for COSS. However, Ms Smith said the urban fringe review is not urgent and could put some environmentally sensitive land at risk of rezoning for future residential development. She said the council did not have to provide for future residential growth.

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“In the Central Coast Regional Strategy (2005), the state government planned for population growth of 100,000 by 2031 on the Central Coast with no new greenfield areas in Gosford LGA,” Ms Smith said. She said she believed the proposed urban fringe study was in direct conflict with Council’s own biodiversity strategy. She said that the Council’s own Biodiversity Strategy stated: “This concentration of urban development in the existing urban footprint assists in biodiversity conservation and management by minimising disturbance to the natural vegetated areas.” Ms Smith said: “The deferred land holds environmental and scenic values. “There is no strategic basis for the urban fringe study rather it appears to be a land grab for residential development into environmental sensitive lands that have been identified for over 30 years,” she said. Gosford Council agenda SF.13, 28 Jul 2015 Media release, 26 Jul 2015 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens Media release, 27 Jul 2015 Jane Smith, Community Environment Network Interview, 28 Jul 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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he $3 million Marina Cove concept could be open for business by March 2016, once it received the go-ahead from Gosford Council, according to Commercial HQ director, Mr Tim Gunasinghe.

As someone who grew up on the Central Coast and has spent all his life here, Mr Gunasinghe said getting approval for the Marina Cove had been “two years of pain”. The concept had to be reconﬁgured following the April super storm and the redesign went before Gosford Council for approval at its Tuesday, August 11 meeting. “Doing something with the Gosford waterfront has been talked about for my entire life and nothing ever gets done,” Mr Gunasinghe said. “Lend Lease pulled out of the ﬁnger wharf concept and Council has its master plan, but it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars,” he said. Meanwhile, his Marina

Councillors and staff support COSS Both councillors and council staff are claiming to support Gosford’s unique Coastal Open Spaces System, as part of ongoing discussions about a proposal to review environmental zones and related issues. Councillors and staff discussed the review at a Gosford Council strategy-policy workshop held on Tuesday, July 21. Cr Hillary Morris reported that recommendations relating to the review of environmental zones had been amended to exclude both existing and proposed Coastal Open Spaces System land. The initial recommendations put to the Tuesday, July 14, meeting of Gosford Council stated that the 30 per cent of land yet-to-be-acquired for COSS and potentially existing COSS land, could have been subject to rezoning as part of a proposed Urban Edge Study. The amended recommendations that were presented to the July 28 meeting speciﬁcally excluded: “All land west of the M1; land owned by Gosford Council; crown land; and land that is existing or proposed COSS”. Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said

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Peninsula land will be part of Gosford Council’s urban edge study

the environmental zones review was necessary because when the Gosford Local Environment Plan was drawn up in 2014, some land was “deferred” from being zoned in accordance with new categories determined by the NSW Government. In particular, he said the then Minister for Planning, Mr Brad Hazzard “decided our COSS land was no different to any other environmental land across NSW. “We said we didn’t want educational establishments or dwellings that are allowed in some environmental zones in the COSS land. “So we said we were not going to rezone land into a temporary LEP zone and we are never going to do that until we get a zone suitable for COSS,” Mr Anderson said. According to Mr Anderson, the current Minister for Planning, Mr Rob Stokes, is prepared to work with Gosford Council to create a special zone for COSS. “So we ﬁnally got some sense out of State Government but we have to do the review because we are now running three different planning instruments and we want to go to one planning instrument,” Mr Anderson said.

He said the NSW Government is in the process of enacting the special zone. “In reality, our urban edge study gives a whole lot of protection to COSS because it reinforces our objectives and enhances what we have got in Gosford City,” he said. “I am pleased that I have been able to conﬁrm that COSS lands are excluded from the review and the COSS strategy will be continued,” said Cr Morris. “I commend Council for persevering with seeking to convince the government to create a separate zoning for COSS (E5), as COSS lands are community owned nature reserves and not part of the E1 National Parks and Nature Reserves Zoning,” she said. Gosford Council Agenda SF.13, 28 Jul 2015 Media release, 26 Jul 2015 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens Media release, 27 Jul 2015 Jane Smith, Community Environment Network Interview, 28 Jul 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Cove concept consists of 10 pre-fabricated eateries that he said would “draw people to the waterfront”. “They are modular, commercial, factory-built structures, that are built off site and then attached to services on site,” he said. According to Mr Gunasinghe, all 10 eateries have already been leased and no two will serve the same type of food. The Marina Cove will include Japanese, Singaporean, Italian, Pizzas and Burgers, Caribbean, Indian, Tappas and a café. All 10 eateries will also be licensed. “We have redesigned the development to raise it 1.25 metres above current ground level to protect it from storm surges and sea level rise.

“When we put up the original design to Council, we had a unanimous decision to move forward and support us,” he said. The land will be leased from the NSW Government for 15 years with renewal opportunities. “I could have it ﬁnished for March. “It is about making Gosford a destination, and I am working with Central Coast Tourism, because at the moment, people drive to the Reptile Park and turn around and go back to Sydney. “Gosford is not a destination at the moment, it is a hole in the middle of a doughnut,” he said. Interview, 10 August 2015 Tim Gunasinghe, CommercialHQ Jackie Pearson, journalist

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will create 5,000 much- has been spent so far by development application for the long talked about Buddhist the site. The NSW Department needed local jobs. the applicants. Temple has been formally lodged with Wyong Council.

Council has received an application for a Buddhist temple and ancillary buildings on a 2.61ha parcel of land at Sparks Rd, Warnervale, on the proposed Chinese Theme Park site. The $83.5million proposal includes Buddhist ceremonial and meditation halls, a 244 unit, four storey

pilgrim lodge, basement car parking area, internal roads, landscaping and associated infrastructure. The development proposes 24 hour per day and seven day per week operation as a place of public worship employing over 150 fulltime staff and with 20 monks residing full time at the lodge.

The application will be publicly exhibited within the coming weeks for public comment. This site forms part of the 15.7ha Australia China Theme Park site which is currently under consideration for a planning proposal to allow a range of additional tourist related uses to be considered on

of Planning and Environment has issued a gateway determination for the proposal and the applicant is undertaking a range of studies as part of the planning proposal process. In response to the lodgement, Cr Lloyd Taylor said: “This application is the beginning of a $500 million development for Wyong shire that

“The ﬂow-on effect of other associated jobs will be staggering,” Cr Taylor said. “When completed, the complex will incorporate 50 restaurants, a 500 seat theatre, parks, waterways and a hotel,” he said. “I am very happy this application has been lodged and it demonstrates the commitment to proceed, as over a million dollars

“The development application fee itself is close to $100,000. “In the coming months, everybody will have the opportunity to see the extent of the vision regarding this plan,” Cr Taylor said. Media release, 27 July 2015 Wyong Council media Email, 28 July 2015 Lloyd Taylor, Wyong Council

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wo more signiﬁcant developments received approval from the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) when it met on Thursday, July 16.

Gosford Council mayor and JRPP representative, Cr Lawrie McKinna said approval was given for $7.5 million worth of extensions and other works at North Gosford Private Hospital. “It has to go through the JRPP because it is a hospital,” Cr McKinna said. A $25.5 million residential and commercial development at 43 Beane St was also given the green

light by the JRPP. Cr McKinna said the JRPP requested more information on a third development, a residential ﬂat building at 21-23 Mann St, Gosford. “It will go back to the JRPP and will be reassessed on its merits in September,” Cr McKinna said. He said he had not yet been notiﬁed of when the

next Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel meeting would be held. However, he expected the major three-tower Waterside development in Mann St would soon be reviewed by the JRPP. Interview, 11 August 2015 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

Artist's impression of Marina Cove under Brian McGowan Bridge on Gosford's waterfront

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an increase of 850 square metres. “Preliminary discussions with the property owner have been positive. Therefore it is recommended that Council proceed with the revised land acquisition,” the report to Council stated. The report also asked Council to note additional title information relating to COSS and reserve land included in the acquisition. Cr Craig Doyle said the acquisition did involve COSS land that was “inadvertently included”. “Quite a large parcel of the land we are talking about is actually road reserve and the area doesn’t have the attributes we need in our COSS land,” Cr Doyle said. Cr Gabby Bowles said the issue of the COSS land inclusion had also been discussed at a meeting of Council’s environmental subcommittee. “When it first came to light, COSS land was needed for this infrastructure upgrade it was found that a great portion of land is actually covered by existing roadway,” Cr Bowles said. “Also land previously held had been reclassified as COSS land five years ago but the infrastructure project identified over 20 years ago,” she said Cr Hillary Morris she believed Council had an agreement in place that when land was sold to the RMS for the project, money would go back into COSS. “That is not mentioned here but I do have the previous resolution, and it is a shame it wasn’t identified as road reserve in the first place,” Cr Morris said. Cr Chris Burke said the issue had been discussed with RMS NSW two years ago and Council had been told the land would be compulsorily acquired irrespective of its classification of COSS land. “They pointed that out to us in no uncertain terms so we are getting money for jam,” Cr Bourke said. The recommendation to acquire the land was carried with only Cr Morris voting against it. Gosford Council agenda CON.25 11 Aug 2015 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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NBN trials are months behind schedule, says O’Neill The National Broadband Network’s Peninsula node trial is running months behind schedule, Senator Deborah O’Neill has claimed. She said there still had not been a “real world trial to see if it works”. Hundreds of broadband nodes had been installed throughout the Peninsula, she said. “Gosford has the real NBN cabled right into every home and business, and that investment is paying off with new jobs and new businesses moving right into the CBD,” Senator O’Neill said. “The NBN is rolling out slower than Malcolm Turnbull promised. “Despite promising a faster and cheaper rollout, the rest of the Central Coast is being left behind. “It’s more expensive than he promised, and even an NBN Co Director says that it sucks,” she said. Senator O’Neill said the decision to install nodes around Woy Woy and Umina and then rely on existing copper wires to connect homes to the node was “a very expensive real life experiment where the people of the Peninsula are being treated like guinea pigs”.

“They should have the real NBN there that they can access,” she said. “Gosford got out in the first set of contracts that were fibre-toresidence or fibre-to-business but the second set of contracts were undertaken after the change of government and they are fibre-tonode.” According to Senator O’Neill, testing of the efficiency of fibreto-node has been limited to “one premises on the line right next to the box and you can’t get much more deceptive than that”. She said there were houses in suburbs between Koolewong and Patonga that could be up to one kilometre away from the node. “They have put fibre to that box and then from there it is copper. “It is like having a multi-lane highway to your corner and then whatever copper you’ve got from that box to house is like a dirt track so a major traffic jam on the corner nearest you.” According to Senator O’Neill, NBN Co plans to test speeds and reliability on houses in the Peninsula but “no one knows the detail of how successful this is”. “What is leaking out is that

wherever there has been a test, the NBN Co cannot even guarantee a speed of 25 megs down and five up. “In the middle of Gosford, we did a speed test and it was 85 down and 38 up and that is what the real NBN is.” Senator O’Neill said the NBN Co had removed information from its website about the locations of nodes. “All information about NBN Co has been systematically removed,” she said. “Malcolm Turnbull has decided to inflict on the Peninsula his real life experiment without any ethics considerations.” She said fibre-to-the-node also meant that the nodes needed to have a power supply. “Fibre-to-the-house is passive. It doesn’t require electricity. “At the bottom of each of those boxes there are batteries, so there is battery acid in each of those boxes.” Media release, 12 Aug 2015 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill Interview, 12 Aug 2015 Deborah O’Neill, NSW Senator

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Draft coastal and floodplain plans open for comment Gosford Council’s draft Open Coast and Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan and the draft Brisbane Water Foreshore Floodplain Risk Management Plan will be on public exhibition from Friday, August 21 until Friday, October 2.

Erosion threatening The Esplanade between Ettalong and Umina

Sandbags to be used to combat dune erosion A “sandbag structure” will be used to mitigate any further erosion which poses a threat to The Esplanade between Ettalong and Umina. Gosford Council’s director of community growth, Ms Judy Jaeger, said that severe conditions experienced in April followed by a series of large southerly swells and high tides have caused erosion in the area and delayed natural rebuilding of the beach and dune. Ms Jaeger said Council had worked closely with geotechnical and coastal engineering experts to work out the best approach to manage the site and minimise further erosion as well as any risks to the community and

infrastructure. “It was hoped this process would rebuild the dune in the area and accelerate the natural dune restoration process.” However, she said that the erosion was still posing a threat to the road in the area. “We’ve heard from long-term Ettalong and Umina residents that the extent of the current sand loss along this strip of the coastline hasn’t been seen since the early 1970s. “Our crews have been working hard since early June this year to move sand from near Ettalong Point to buffer the eroding coastline along The Esplanade,” she said. Ms Jaeger said the design of

the sandbag structure had been finalised and the appropriate approvals have been received as well as a completed environmental assessment. The Esplanade at Ettalong and Umina between Kourung St and Augusta St will remain closed during the works. Access for residents and for pedestrian and cycle traffic will be maintained, but detours were in place for other vehicular traffic. Ms Jaeger said: “Public safety is our highest priority in managing this erosion issue at Ettalong and Umina.” Media release, 10 Aug 2015 Judy Jaeger, Gosford Council

Gosford Council’s director of governance and planning, Ms Danielle Dickson said: “Gosford coastlines, estuaries, beaches and creeks are vulnerable to a number of natural hazards that could potentially impact property development, public infrastructure and recreational activities all along our coastline. “As part of our coastal management and flood risk planning, we have looked at the processes and hazards that impact the region. “These hazards include beach erosion, shoreline decline, sand drift, flood and floodplain risks and coastal inundation. “The draft plans consider how to mitigate these coastal risks and how to best take into account the social, economic, recreational and ecological issues associated with land use along the coastline.”

Council will be holding a series of community drop-in sessions throughout September 2015 for residents to have a say and ﬁnd out more about how coastal and ﬂood hazards will be managed now and into the future. A session focusing on Umina and Ocean Beach will be held on Tuesday, September 8, from 4pm to 8pm, at Umina Surf Life Saving Club. The session that will focus on Patonga and Pearl Beach will be held at the Pearl Beach Progress Hall on Wednesday, September 9 from 4pm to 8pm. Residents interested in future hazard management at Killcare and Putty Beaches can attend an information session at MacMasters Beach Surf Life Savings Club on Thursday September 10 from 4pm to 8pm. Residents on the Peninsula who are interested in the Brisbane Water Foreshore Floodplain Risk Management Plan can attend a session focusing on the Brisbane Water Foreshore areas at the Peninsula Community Centre on Wednesday September 23 from 4pm to 8pm. Media release, 5 Aug 2015 Danielle Dickson, Gosford Council

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Mobile service offered for those with restricted licences The Minister for Finance, Services and Property, Mr Dominic Perrottet, has announced Service NSW will provide a mobile service for Woy Woy customers on restricted or modiﬁed licences or seeking to apply for these licences. He said that, as a result of community feedback and representations made by local Members Ms Lucy Wicks, Mr Adam Crouch and Mr Scott MacDonald, he had asked Service NSW to provide a mobile service to better meet the needs of those customers. Customers on modiﬁed or restricted licences or seeking to apply for these licences will be able to access these registryrelated services through the mobile service which will visit Woy Woy once a week with a member of the Service NSW team. Customers will receive letters advising them on how they can make an appointment, speeding up their transaction.

They will be able to apply or renew licences, transfer or register their vehicles, lodge a medical certificate or apply for a mobility parking authority permit. There may be as many as 2000 eligible customers in the Woy Woy area. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said this was a good outcome for the Peninsula community. However Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has rejected the mobile service as being a solution. “Only having Services NSW for one day a week is completely unacceptable,” Ms Smith said. “It’s a ploy distracting people from the fact that the Government is cutting services from the Peninsula.” With over 35,000 residents in the local area, Ms Smith said the Government needed to provide Woy Woy with a full time Service NSW Centre. Media Release, 3 August 2015 Tim Snowden, Office of Lucy Wicks Media Release, 4 August 2015 Jacob Webb, Office of Kathy Smith

A dead pelican at Blackwall

Ammonia not responsible for pelican deaths, says EPA Ammonia levels in a water sample collected from a storm water drain near the affected pelican colony at Blackwall are too low to be responsible for pelican deaths, according to results assessed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority. “The EPA’s assessment of results shows ammonia levels are below average urban stormwater levels,” EPA Hunter manager Mr Adam Gilligan said. “The EPA has reviewed the results of water quality tests carried out by Gosford Council and has found ammonia concentrations of 0.07mg per litre which is not an

unusual level.” “The ammonia level recorded was well below what is considered an acute risk to fish or birdlife,” he said. “The ANZECC guidelines state that the threshold for ammonia to cause an acute risk to aquatic life is 0.9 mg per litre, which is about 12 times higher than the levels recorded in the sample. “Other substances detected in the sample were also typical of levels for urban stormwater.” Significant investigations have been conducted to date by NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, Taronga Zoo and Gosford Council, according to the EPA. The NSW Office of Environment

and Heritage has tested tissue from the dead pelicans and the EPA is reviewing these results. “The EPA will continue to work with Gosford Council, the Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage, Taronga Zoo and the pelican researcher Ms Wendy Gillespie to identify the cause of the pelican deaths, but we recognise that pinpointing the cause may be difﬁcult,” Mr Gilligan said. If a cause of death can be established or is suspected, the EPA and will work with Gosford Council to address any environmental factors impacting on the health of the pelican colony. Media release, 7 Aug 2015 Adam Gilligan, NSW Environmental Protection Authority

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Proposal to extend Ettalong commercial zone rejected A proposal to rezone land on the corner of Ocean View Rd and Schnapper Rd has been rejected by Gosford Council. The site occupies a corner block outside the Ettalong Beach Village Centre. A single-storey retail building dating from the early 1900s on the site is currently zoned R1 residential and operates as a general store and cafe under “existing use rights”. The block of land is adjoined to the rear and east by two-storey residential ﬂat buildings. The applicant sought approval to commence the process to rezone the land to B2 Local Centre that would allow three to four storeys. “The planning proposal would result in the addition of land outside of the Ettalong Beach Village Centre by zoning the subject land for business purposes,” said a report from Gosford Council’s planning department to the council’s August 11 meeting.

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the possibilities for redevelopment and renewal within the centre”. “Support should be provided for development within the centre rather than for development in an ‘out of centre location’ which provides direct competition to the centre. “The height and ﬂoor space provisions proposed for the site are greater than that permitted in the adjoining residential zone. “Whilst these provisions are appropriate within the Centre, they are not appropriate on a site that adjoins existing residential development. “Support for this planning proposal will create a precedent for further proposals for rezoning of ‘general stores’ in Ettalong Beach. “The result will be the creation of increased retail/commercial ﬂoor space potential being provided in ‘out of centre’ locations and adverse amenity impacts upon the residential area surrounding the sites.”

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The report’s recommendation was not to support the proposal to rezone the land. The report said: “The applicant states that the proposal has the capacity to provide for complementary boutique retail/ commercial development adjacent to existing high quality business activities and create long-term employment both in any subsequent construction and operational phase. “The applicant argues that there is an increasing demand for high quality boutique retail/ commercial facilities in the Gosford LGA particularly adjacent to the Ettalong Market Complex where visitor numbers are high and the availability of high quality facilities has been limited.” The report opposed the planning proposal because “the addition of land for new commercial/retail ﬂoor space in this location will reduce the opportunity for the provision of new ﬂoor space within the Ettalong Beach Village Centre diminishing

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Permission given to replace jetty with floating wharf Killcare Marina has been given permission to replace parts of an existing jetty, including a proposed jetty extension, with a ﬂoating wharf.

A new dwelling at 66 Patonga St has been given Council approval

Patonga proposal given the go-ahead A proposal for a new dwelling to replace an existing house at 66 Patonga St, Patonga, has been given the go-ahead. Five councillors and three members of staff attended a site inspection in July which was also attended by 12 members of the public. The applicant had been asked to erect a skeletal framework on the site but did not do so prior to the inspection. Members of the public raised issues during the inspection including claims that the front setback to the street did not comply with Council’s Development

Control Plan for Patonga, that the proposed development exceeded the allowed ﬂoor space ratio and that it created excessive overshadowing of adjoining properties. At the subsequent ordinary meeting of Gosford Council an adjoining property owner spoke against the development. He said that he had purchased the bungalow at 68 Patonga Street, which he and his family enjoy immensely. “The proposed building is excessive, it will block our morning sun and it is not in character with the area,” he said. He said residences in the street

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were generally attic-style single storey buildings. Council received 10 other submissions opposed to the development. In spite of community opposition, Councillors accepted the staff recommendation to support the applicant’s request to exceed the ﬂoor space ratio and approve the application subject to conditions. Greens councillor Hillary Morris spoke against the recommendation. “I agree with the speaker that the building is out of place in materials and character. “Some are attempting to preserve and protect the ﬁshing village feel of their village and I support that so I won’t be supporting the recommendation,” Cr Morris said. The recommendation was carried, with four councillors voting against it. They were Crs Deanna Bocking, Vicki Scott, Hillary Morris and Bob Ward. Approval was granted with the condition that the applicant was required to propose an external colour scheme that would blend with the existing fabric and environment of Patonga, in particular the adjoining creek-front properties. Gosford Council agenda GOV.101 11 Aug 2015 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Gosford Council approved the original development application for the jetty extension and relocation of an existing dry dock on Tuesday, February 24. The subsequent Section 96 modiﬁcation was approved by Council, in line with a staff recommendation, at its ordinary meeting on Tuesday, August 11. The work is valued at $160,000. The report from Gosford Council’s planning department said: “The proposal will not detract from the character or scenic

qualities of the area or have unreasonable impacts on the environment. “All relevant matters…the objectives of the zone and the principles of ecologically sustainable development have been considered and the proposed modiﬁcation is recommended for approval,” the report said. The consent was limited to the existing and proposed lease area and the approved amendment did not extend the terms of the original consent. Council had received one submission objecting to the amendment. Gosford Council agenda GOV.105 11 Aug 2015

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Wicks seconds nomination of new Speaker Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks seconded the nomination of Mr Tony Smith as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. “I am happy to second this nomination,” Ms Wicks said. “The Member for Casey has been known to me since 2013 as both a friend and a colleague,” she said. “I can say, as one of the

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Residents encouraged to use planning portal Gosford Council is encouraging the community to take advantage of its online planning tool. Council’s e-planning portal allows residents, businesses, developers and any other interested community members to track the progress of development applications as well as conduct property searches and make planning enquiries 24 hours a day. Director of governance and planning, Ms Danielle Dickson said e-planning had proven popular since its launch in 2014 and offered the community with simpler, quicker and more

transparent access to information. “We know our community is keen to ﬁnd out more about local property planning and development, and this one-stop online service gives anyone the ﬂexibility to get the information they need,” Ms Dickson said. “Simple and easy to navigate, the e-planning portal lets our customers view up to date development activity across Gosford City as well as relevant laws, land zoning and local environment plans. “It also informs customers about what types of developments, activities and uses are allowed on

a certain property or what planning controls must be met, all without having to contact Council.” Online lodgment of development applications via the e-planning portal are expected to become available later this ﬁnancial year. “This interactive portal is another example of our commitment to embrace technology that makes it easier for our customers to do business with us,” she said. Council’s e-planning portal can be accessed at www.gosford.nsw. gov.au. Media release, 28 July 2015 Danielle Dickson, Gosford Council

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newer members of this place, that I am pleased to endorse his nomination for Speaker of this House, knowing him as a very strong man of values, a very strong man of integrity and a man who is prepared to serve not only his constituency and his party but also members of this House. Media release, 10 August 2015 Tim Sowden, Ofﬁce of Lucy Wicks

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Woy Woy spoilt by awnings and awful advertising Having just returned from a holiday in Europe including a visit to Venice, it is drawing a long bow to compare Woy Woy with La Serenissima. However, the levels of rubbish dropped in that fair Italian city were none too pretty with bins often overﬂowing into the canals and lagoons. Yes, the built environment of Venice is sublime in a shabby chic sort of way. I have to agree that there is nothing in Woy Woy to compare but we do have some lovely buildings and churches. Sadly, some of our most wonderfully historic buildings are hidden behind the ugliest of street awnings. Many of which are rusting and all plastered with the most awful advertising. You just don’t see horrible

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 awnings like this is Europe, England or in the picturesque towns of North America. What you do see are shops and buildings festooned with hanging ﬂower gardens and the fronts of shops with useful blinds drawn as appropriate and lovely welcoming street side cafes with plants everywhere and umbrellas for shade.

You don’t see whole shopfronts completely given over to advertisements as in Blackwall Road. As for the litter, I recently wrote to a Sydney paper and offered to walk with any executive of Coca Cola along any street nominated in our area and count together the number of roadside discarded bottles and cans from their company. Predictably I never received an answer. With a revision of antilittering laws with ﬁnes of thousands of dollars fand the immediate imposition of the long discussed deposit system for containers which, incidentally and disgracefully, both Keep Australia Beautiful Council and its main sponsor, Coca Cola, bitterly oppose. Email, 6 Aug 2015 Lance Dover, Pretty Beach

People see things differently It’s strange how people see things differently. I read Bruce Hyland’s letter “Woy Woy is Average Ugly” (Forum., August 3) just after I’d been telling someone how pretty the place is. What about the view of The Bays from the top of Woy Woy station or the play of light on water at the ferry wharf? Sure, it doesn’t have the world class museums and galleries, but

Woy Woy isn’t a city. It’s a quiet and peaceful waterfront village and that’s what we love about it. I guess it’s a case of beauty being in the eye of the beholder. After all, there are people in Canberra who think coal mines are prettier than windmills. Email, 5 Aug 2015 Barry Riley, Woy Woy

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In defence of Woy Woy Set like a gem between water and hill, your beauty dear Woy Woy is with you still. How then to measure this prime local treasure? Envy and greed are not what we need. Critics who rage could move somewhere more “beige”. Leave the enlightened to enjoy our lovely Woy Woy. Letter, 9 Aug 2015 June Mitchell, Woy Woy

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The ﬁrst year of the Live Life Get Active program at Umina has been successful, according to a report to the Tuesday, August 11, Gosford Council meeting. “The program has attracted a broad segment of the community, and the organisers are pleased with the high number of members gained in the short period of time,” said a report from Gosford Council’s department of community growth. “Council adopted the recommendation to support Surf Life Active for a period of two years

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Wicks supports call for defibrillators Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks is supporting calls to get defibrillators at sports fields after the sudden death of local soccer player Michael “Mickey” Dean, 47, at Woy Woy. A minute’s silence was held at James Browne Oval on Sunday, August 9, with about 400 people attending. Ms Wicks said: “Mickey suffered a suspected heart attack during the second half of his game for Southern and Ettalong United, and while the response was swift from paramedics it was sadly too late.” “In recent days, I’ve spoken with Mickey’s wife Peta, to pass on my deepest sympathies to her and the Dean family after this tragic event,” she said. “My thoughts are also with the Central Coast football community,” Ms Wicks said. “I am advised this comes after five deaths on football fields last year and four so far this year, including Mr Dean.” Ms Wicks said while an automated external defibrillator may not have helped on this occasion, the Australian Red Cross and the Heart Foundation both acknowledge the advantage of having easy access to the device wherever large groups gather. “The Red Cross has told me that more than 30,000 Australians

suffer from sudden cardiac arrest every year of which only five percent survive. “Immediate access to a defibrillator can lead to a 70 per cent survival rate if applied quickly.” Ms Wicks said the first step to achieving this outcome is awareness. “There are many great programs out there including Project Defib run by the Red Cross, which delivers subsidies and specialised training so sports clubs can more easily access a defibrillator when they need it.” Ms Wicks said that she has contacted Holden’s Home Ground Advantage grants team where sports clubs can apply for help to provide funding for defibrillators. A petition, in conjunction with local football clubs, will also be drawn up to lobby the NSW Government to help fund a statewide roll out of defibrillators, similar to Victoria. “I’ve also been in touch with the Federal Minister for Sport and Health, Ms Sussan Ley, to see what more we can be doing.” “It’s been great to see Gosford Council, Central Coast Football, the Central Coast Mariners and in particular the Southern and Ettalong United club come together for such a vital cause,” she said. “It’s time to act.”

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Community fun day Umina Uniting Church will hold a community fun day on Saturday, August 22, from 10am to 4pm. Live entertainment starts at 10am and will include performances by the Central Coast Ukulele Club, Los Bonkers Comedy Band, Drumbala and Palm Weave (Fijian) with Semi and Fiona. A fashion parade will be held at 2pm. A collection of limited edition prints by Papua New Guinean painter Mr Vic Pasco will be

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Spending at book fair tops $15,000 Buyers spent more than $15,000 at the recent book fair at Umina Beach Public School. The fair saw sales of $13,300 by Scholastic and $1754 by Central Book Suppliers. The school will receive approximately $4500 in

commission. School librarian Ms Annette Darmody said: “Thanks to everyone who helped make our amazing sea creature display and to our band of experienced, efﬁcient and friendly sellers.” Newsletter, 11 Aug 2015 Annette Darmody, Umina Beach Public School

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Recorder group performs in Opera House Umina Beach Public School recorder group performed at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday, August 6. School principal Ms Lyn Davis said: “While it was a long day

with rehearsals and then the performance, it was just wonderful to see so many children enjoying themselves. “These students can say they have performed in the concert hall

of the Sydney Opera House and will have these memories for the remainder of their lives,” she said. Newsletter, 11 Aug 2015 Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School

Movie fundraiser for youth service Rotary Club of Woy Woy aims to raise $15,000 through a movie fundraiser for Coast Community Connections. The ﬁlm night will be held at Cinema Paradiso, Ettalong Beach, on Thursday, August 27. The club’s social events coordinator, Ms Jayne Mote, said that Coast Community Connections were chosen because of the amount of work they do with youth on the Peninsula.

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A Walk in the Woods is an American adventure comedy based on the 1998 book by Bill Bryson. The movie features Robert Redford, Nick Nolte and Emma Thompson. “A lot of people love Robert Redford and Emma Thompson is always a great actress,” she said. Ms Mote said she hoped to ﬁll a cinema of 104 seats. “I think it will be fantastic. “We hope for the public’s support so we can assist Coast Community Connections.” Those who are interested are urged to contact Jayne Mote on 0405 714 289. Flyer, 11 Aug 2015 Interview, 11 Aug 2015 Jayne Mote, Rotary Club of Woy Woy Reporter: Victoria Power

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Speech pathologist and occupational therapist at school A senior speech pathologist and an occupational therapist started working at Woy Woy South Public School on Friday, August 7. School principal, Ms Kim Whealey said that they will work with two of the teachers within the school for an eight week period. “We were one of only four schools who successfully applied to be included in the Partnerships in Inclusive Learning Project,” Ms Whealey said. “Ms Parker and Ms Reid will be working very closely with these professionals to provide practical

classroom strategies that can be shared across the school,” she said. “We were successful in our application in recognition of having 14 staff who completed the speech and language online intervention course last year. “We are very fortunate to be involved in this program as well as the Medicare Local program which has allowed us to refer 17 of our students through to local psychologists for assistance,” she said. Newsletter, 11 Aug 2015 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

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Umina wins straw tower competition Umina Beach Public School has won the annual Engineers Australia Straw Tower Building competition at Gosford Imperial Shopping Centre on Thursday, August 6. The school sent 21 students to competition with the aim to construct the lightest tower that

could support the most weight. In the Central Coast Division, nine schools and 148 towers were entered in the competition. Umina Beach Public School placed ﬁrst and awarded for the most innovative design. Newsletter, 11 Aug 2015 Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School

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Masquerade ball raises funds for youth services Everglades Country Club will host a Masquerade Ball to raise funds for Coast Community Connections Youth Services on Saturday, August 22. The night includes dinner and a show with tickets priced at $50 each with tables of 10 available for

groups. Proﬁts raised will be distributed to Evolution Youth Services’ bullying awareness program and Brisbane Water Secondary College to assist in maintaining community awareness. Newsletter, 11 August 2015 Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School

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Adam Spencer talks at Ettalong Radio presenter and comedian Adam Spencer has presented a talk at an assembly at Ettalong Public School on Monday, August 3. After the assembly, students were able to ask questions and get his latest book The Big Book of Numbers signed. School publicity ofﬁcer parent Ms Rowena Newton said the talk was informative and entertaining. “As someone who has read, inhaled and swallowed the thesaurus and got picked on at school, I understood what it meant for these kids to interact with Spencer. “There was someone else in the world like them. “They weren’t the only one,” she said. Mr Spencer’s visit was sponsored by the Dymocks Book Bank Project. The project provides each student in Years 3 to 6 a new book from the Premiers Reading Challenge’s new releases to keep each term. The project has run for ﬁve years with a total of 16, 000 books donated to Ettalong Public School.

hall chosen by the kids, that there was such diversity, reﬂecting their individuality and personal interests. “This is indeed a key to nurturing a love of reading and taking reading beyond the classroom and making it a lifelong passion,” he said. Media release, 11 Aug 2015 Rowena Newton, Ettalong Public School

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delighted to be including Central Coast Conservatorium music students in the 2015 program. “We invite everyone to come along and relive an era before the advent of television, video, CDs and iPods, a time when entertainment was often impromptu and always spontaneous. Proceeds raised by the concert will go towards the maintenance of Pearl Beach Memorial Hall. Adults’ tickets are $20 and children under 15 are $10. Tickets include a welcome drink and program. The performance on Friday, August 28, will commence at 7:30pm and on Saturday, August 29, will commence at 2:30pm. Media release, 8 Aug 2015 Lynne Lillico, Progress Association

Free fashion parade at Mingaletta Mingaletta ATSIC is holding a Fashion Parade on Saturday, September 19 at 6 Sydney Ave, Umina from 2pm. The fundraiser event will feature family and friends of Mingaletta, modelling both new and pre-loved

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Beau Baker and Tiffany Tufﬁn in Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club at Peninsula Theatre

Beau is one of 11 talented cast members of the mystery thriller, according to Little Theatre publicity officer Mr David Wicks. Joining Beau on stage are Tyrone McMaster as Dr. John H. Watson, Duncan Mitchell, Mark Austin, Kellie Martin, Gavin Critchley, Andrew Thomson, John Lusty, Lex Tonnet, Vicki Sidoti and Tiffany Tuffin. Director is Jessica Alex. This is Beau’s debut performance with Woy Woy Little Theatre as well as his first home town performance. Beau said he has had a passion for playing characters since his early childhood, dressing up as his favourite characters for a comic convention and studying acting at school. He said his love for performing drew him to apply for a film and television diploma course, as well as auditioning for Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club. Director of the Screenwise Film and Television School Ms Denise Roberts has told Woy Woy Little Theatre Company that Beau has been accepted into the diploma course. “It was obvious at his audition that he was oozing with talent. “Properly nurtured he would have something interesting and unique to offer the acting industry,” Ms Roberts said. “He learned early in the piece that to be successful requires the four Ps of passion, persistence, perseverance and patience. “Knowing Beau and his commitment to his craft, I have no doubt that your audience is in for quite a ride,” she said Bookings can be made only through Woy Woy Little Theatre’s website. Performance dates are Fridays August 14, 21 and 28 at 8pm; Saturdays August 15, 22 and 29 at 8pm; Sundays August 16, 23 and 30 at 2pm and Saturday, August 29 at 2pm.

Glee club will perform old English music hall

17 August 2015 - Peninsula News - Page 17

Out and About

Websites for council libraries and theatres Gosfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s galleries, libraries and theatres now have their own websites, according to Gosford Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general manager Mr Paul Anderson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The modern design of these sites means it will be easier to ďŹ nd out what is going on in Gosford City,â&#x20AC;? Mr Anderson said. The web addresses are the usual www.gosford.nsw.gov.au but add /theatres, /galleries or / libraries.

Kent Daniel and Bill Wiseman

Irish dance music to be played at Troubadour Bill Wiseman and Kent Daniel, two of the Hunter Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nest exponents of the traditional dance music of Ireland, will be performing at the Troubadour folk club in Woy Woy on Saturday, August 22. They will play from their extensive repertoire, which includes original material, both traditional and contemporary music and song. Troubadour president Mr

Michael Fine said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;They deliver with good humoured patter and anecdotes, but possess an ability to transport the audience with haunting sounds that seem to transport time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kent Daniels is blessed with one of the most beautiful voices in Australian folk music, a rare taste in songs, and loads of talented musicians who want to play with him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He plays folk-based music when he can, and has led the Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BushďŹ re dance band

since 1987. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kent was part of the Musica Viva program in schools for 11 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has been well-received by festival crowds, and has made many appearances on TV and radio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kent is accompanied by Bill Wiseman on ďŹ&#x201A;ute, whistle and strings, including a beautiful Irish Bouzouki.â&#x20AC;?

Email, 7 August 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

Help Ted Noffs Foundation get addicted children clean Please donate to buy beds for Ted. Call 1800 151 045 or visit www.noffs.org.au

Media release, 12 August 2015 Michael Fine, Troubadour Folk and Acoustic Music Club

A kids day of fun at Ettalong Markets

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Directory - Not for proﬁt Community Organisations Animal Care Animal Welfare League Animal Welfare League assists pet owners with subsidised dog desexing as well as giving aid to sick and injured animals. Meetings 2nd Wed, Spike Milligan Room, Woy Woy Library 12 noon. Beverley 4344 1496 awlcentralcoast@optusnet.com.au

Art Ettalong Beach Art & Crafts Centre Adult classes in Pottery Watercolours, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Silvercraft, Patchwork & Quilting Children’s Art & Pottery Mon – Sat 10am – 3pm 4341 8344 madogis@hotmail.com

40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Live music, house parties, restaurant nights, BBQ’s/ picnics, trips away etc. Free calendar 0422 243 101 cco30s@live.com.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Ladies & gents dinner, dancing - BBQs & socialising each w/end. Monthly programme for all areas 4396 3640 or 4388 4505

publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

4325 1420

I AM LOST Deep conversations & systematic exercises for understanding my self & my place in life - Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and modern knowledge. Thurs evening fortnightly 0425 296 783 Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Provides members and other groups a meeting place and referral hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs. Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

Point Clare Art & Craft Wed - Adult Art Class Wed & Fri - Adult Crafts Bunka Embroid, Cards, Crotchet, Cross Stitch $3 Point Clare Hall 10am - 12noon 4325 5007 Hospital Art Australia Meet every Tue and Fri 9am-2pm - 109 Birdwood Ave, Umina - Painting and Canvas drawing. Volunteers welcome 4341 9920

Bushwalking National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends. 4389 4423 & 4332 7378

Community Centres Peninsula Community Centre Cnr Ocean Beach Rd & McMasters Rd Woy Woy Activities, programs and support groups for children, teens, adults and seniors including occasional care, playgroups, dance classes, karate, ﬁtness classes, youth services, gambling solutions, internet kiosk and social groups. www.coastcommunityconnections.com.au

4341 9333 Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre Mon - Fri - Cards, Computer Lessons, Dancing, Indoor Bowls, Fitness, Handicrafts, Leatherwork, Line Dancing, Painting, Scrabble, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Yoga, Darts 4341 3222

Community Groups ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims: Safeguard ABC’s independence, adequate funding, high standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers

Peninsula School for Seniors Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, rumikin, craft, history, walks, & coach trips Tues, Wed, Thur 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Tues 10-11.30am 4344 9199 Probus Club of Woy Woy Friendship, Fellowship, and social functions for active retirees. 1st Wed - 10am Everglades Country Club 4341 9195 Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Beginners Class PC or Mac, Mon or Tues. Other Classes Mon to Fri, 10am to 12 md or 1pm to 3pm. Mthly Meeting with Guest Speaker, 1st Mon. Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre 4369 2530 The Krait Club Community Centre Cooinda Village, Neptune St, Umina 10.30am For seniors. Gentle exercises, quizzes, games, social activities, guest speakers, entertainment and bus trips - 4344 2992 Umina Beach Men’s Shed Men share a variety of tools, pursue interests and hobbies, spend time with other men and learn new skills Darrell 4342 9606 Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Supports both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers. 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

www.fabcnsw.org.au

4341 5170 Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s,

info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au

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

Health Groups

Pink Butterﬂy Breast Cancer Support Group First Sun. 10.00am -12.00 Shop 71 Schnapper Road Ettalong Markets 0428 712 251 Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199

50pssg@gmail.com

www.gurdjieff.org.au

Central Coast Art Society Weekly paint-outs Tues 4369 5860. Workshops 9.30am 1st & 3rd Wed Gosford City Art Centre 4363 1156. Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed for demonstrations

2nd Mon, 7.30pm Wagstaffe Hall 4360 2945

Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Protect and preserve the environment & residential nature of the Bouddi Peninsula and to strengthen community bonds

Al-Anon If someone’s drinking is causing you problems... Al-Anon can help 4344 6939 1300 252 666 Meetings Sat 2pm Woy Woy Hospital Ocean Beach Road Arthritis NSW 3rd Tues 10.30am Peninsula Community Centre, Cnr McMasters Rd and Ocean Beach Rd, Woy Woy 4324 8310 Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management support and education. 7 groups across the Coast Providing practical experience and conﬁdence 4321 0275 www.centralcoast. betterhearingaustralia.org.au

BlueWave Living Woy Woy Community Aged Care facility providing residential aged care to the frail aged. Permanent and respite care accommodation available. Information 2nd and 4th Tues - 11am 4344 2599 reception@bluewaveliving.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 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

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

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Peninsula 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 nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support avail. 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

Peninsula Village Meals Delivered daily to your door Nutritious, great for the elderly 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Carer’s Support Group For carers of loved ones with dementia - 1st Wed 10 to 11.30am Paula 4344 9199 Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Clinic sister; counselling; alternate therapists; groups and community education; drop-in; support for women in crisis; 4342 5905 Wed & Thur 9.30am-3pm 20a McMasters Rd, Woy Woy

for the community playing all types of popular music. Rehearsal every Tues 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012 Gosford Musical Society Minstrels Entertain at various venues on the Coast seeking new members Thur Night Laycock St North Gosford 4341 4210 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 www.tempoterriﬁc.com tempoterriﬁc@live.com

www.ccwhc.com.au

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

Riding for the Disabled Horse Riding as a therapy for those with intellectual or physical disabilities. Volunteers required. No previous exp. necessary School hours only. Mon to Sat 4340 0388 stateofﬁce@rdansw.org.au

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 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 lizmacnamara@bigpond.com

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

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

Music Brisbane Water Brass Brass Band entertainment

4334 3877 cvscc@nsservices.com.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 kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

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

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

Political Groups

www.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org

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

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

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

wwcphousie@hotmail.com

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

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. g Hotel Wyoming y g Grange

Service Groups Lions Club of Woy Woy 1 and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy Leagues Club 0478 959 895 Make new friends and have fun while serving your community. st

Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers Volunteers needed for friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes. People with a second language encouraged. Training support provided

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 Tues and Thurs

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

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.

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 to 9a to 1pm 1pm p 4341 434 434 3 1 2594 25 594 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. 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast

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 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

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Sport

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Platinum Building, Ilya Ave, Erina Café & Restaurant Breakfast, Lunch Monday-Friday Open 7am till 5pm Every alternate Thursday free live Music Bill Chambers & Friends We also specialise in Weddings, Corporate events, Training nights. Full range of menus from Cocktail food to Ala-carte cuisine Book your Xmas function or event with the experts

Shirley White, 89, of Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club since 1982 said farewell to the club on Thursday, August 6. Ms White was a regular player until her last day of membership. She leaves to join her daughter’s family in the Turross area. Club publicity ofﬁcer Ms Gaye Scarfe said that Ms White was a hardworking member of the club being on the social committee during her membership. “Lately she could be heard saying to herself: ‘Come on legs, get moving’.” Ms Scarfe said Ms White was always willing to step in and carry out any job that needed doing and will be sorely missed. Email, 9 Aug 2015 Gaye Scarfe, Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club

4367 8000 hello@quattrocatering.com www.quattrocatering.com

State finals The Woy Woy Bowling Club’s Grade Six Pennant Team went to the state finals held in Merrylands on August 1. The club won the first three games against Murrurundi, Coonamble and Wagga Wagga which secured them a place in the competition’s semi final round. Woy Woy was beaten by Manildra in their semi final and were unable to compete in the final. Media Release, 3 August 2015 Ken Dixon, Woy Woy Bowling Club

The Peninsula Diary of Events Wednesday, Aug 19

Sunday, Aug 23

Saturday, Sept 5

Bays Community Group general meeting, from 7:30pm, Bays Community Hall, Woy Woy Bay

Crommelin Native Arboretum, 39th anniversary barbecue, Pearl Beach from 11am Jam led by Shane Shepherd, Hardys Bay Club 2pm

Pearl Beach Progress Association meeting, 5:00pm memorial hall

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club, Woy Woy Little Theatre Company, Peninsula Theatre, 8pm A Coupla Numbers featuring Phil Hewett, Old Pub Woy Woy Familiar Ground, duo playing reworked classics, Hardys Bay Club 7pm

Saturday, Aug 22 Bill Wiseman and Kent Daniel, Troubadour Folk and Acoustic Music Club, Woy Woy CWA Hall Mitchell Coombes, Celebrity Medium, live at Ettalong Diggers, doors open 7pm Everglades Country Club Masquerade Ball to raise funds for Coast Community Connections Youth Services The Moods, Hardys Bay Club 7pm

Thursday, Aug 27 Rotary Club Movie Fundraiser featuring A Walk in the Woods to raise $15,000 for Coast Community Connections at Cinema Paradiso, Ettalong, 104 seats available

Saturday, Sept 19 Mingaletta ATSIC Fashion Parade, 6 Sydney Avenue Umina from 2pm

Friday, Sept 25 Flash Festival, Woy Woy Little Theatre Company, Peninsula Theatre

Saturday, Aug 29 Pearl Beach Glee Club variety concert, Pearl Beach Singers present Old English Music Hall, memorial hall, 2:30pm Austen Tayshus, Hardys Bay Club

Saturday, Sept 26 Food and Wine Fare, Pearl Beach memorial hall, 10am to 5pm

Saturday, Oct 3 Woy Woy High School reunion for class of 1975 (4th form) 1977 (6th form), Woy Woy Hotel restaurant

Friday, October 9 Caryl Churchill’s Top Peninsula Theatre, 8pm

Girls,

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Australia. The competition held 112 pairs on Saturday and had 77 teams compete on Sunday in the open, restricted and novice divisions. Media Release, 4 Aug 2015 Jenny Buckley, Brisbane Water Bridge Club

The event welcomed over 300 players that players from around

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Friday, Aug 28 Pearl Beach Glee Club variety concert, Pearl Beach Singers present Old English Music Hall, memorial hall, 7:30pm Rewind, Hardys Bay Club, 7pm

The Brisbane Water Bridge Club held a “super congress” on July 25 and 26 at the Peninsula Community Centre.

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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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