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Labor members call for release of NBN trial results Labor Party members in the Robertson electorate are calling for the results of NBN trials which started over a year ago on the Peninsula to be released. The party’s Robertson Electorate Council secretary Mr Pat Norman is speculating that costs have blown out. “Why are we installing an expensive and significantly inferior NBN in Umina and Woy Woy?” he asked. “Much media spin was made about these trials at the time,” said Mr Norman. “Interestingly though, the government has not released the results of those trials including Mr Turnbull’s cost-benefit analysis,” Mr Norman said. “NBN Co has refused to answer trial costings questions to the Senate committee enquiry into the NBN rollout. “Indeed, the NBN leadership has refused to attend the Senate committee enquiry to answer these questions. “This leads many to speculate that the costing of the watereddown node trials have blown out considerably. “If these nodes cost so much when compared to the full fibre

NBN installed in Gosford, East Gosford and Springfield, why is the NBN Co still rolling them out? “It looks certain that the Central Coast will see two, very divided classes of telecommunications service: the real, full-fibre NBN versus the expensive, less reliable and slower node-based NBN. “Mr Turnbull alluded to a significant cost increase in the Coalition’s NBN in one of his last speeches as Communications Minister in the parliament. “He flagged increasing the government investment envelope into the NBN Co by many hundreds of millions of dollars. “Why is this the case, when the Coalition promised a reliable, cheaper network built faster? “Clearly, this is yet another expensive broken promise. “As members of the Labor party on the Central Coast, we are proud to have helped the community gain the original full fibre NBN investment into the area. “We are now concerned that the current government is ruining that valuable investment in our future, and not saving any money in the process.” Media release, 16 Oct 2015 Pat Norman, Australian Labor Party Robertson electorate

Local members of the Labor Party want to know if the Peninsula's fibre to node NBN is inferior to fibre to home

Inform dog owners about guide dogs, says councillor Dog owners on the Peninsula should be informed about the needs of guide dogs and other companion animals and their owners, according to Gosford councillor Gabby Bowles. She said she believed many dog owners, particularly those who use off-leash areas on the Peninsula, did not have a good understanding of companion animals. “Dogs are not being adequately controlled in off-leash areas,” Cr Bowles said. “This is specifically a problem with people who allow their dogs to approach guide dogs,” she said. Ms Bowles said visuallyimpaired Peninsula residents with guide dogs had experienced

Node trials were carried out in Woy Woy and Umina

ongoing difficulties with people insisting their off-leash dogs were friendly and should be able to approach a guide dog. “What they don’t understand is that an assistance dog is a working dog. “It is not supposed to interact with other people or other animals.” Cr Bowles said she was aware that Gosford Council had received requests from residents to appoint a companion animals officer. “I am not sure how common they are within other councils and there are issues with the Companion Animals Act,” she said. The Companion Animals Act, according to Ms Bowles, was open to varying interpretations in its provisions for assistance animals. She also said she thought it

was unlikely that Gosford Council would be able to make such an appointment, given the current reform process it was being subjected to. “The main issue is that the owners of off-leash dogs may not be educated about the role of a companion animal and may not be aware that approaches by off-leash pets can cause the companion animal and its owner distress. “I know one visually-impaired woman who lives on the Peninsula who is a big advocate of the off leash areas, but her dog is ending up with anxiety issues because other people insist on allowing their dogs to approach her guide dog.” Interview, 22 Oct 2015 Gabby Bowles, Gosford Council

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Only 23mm of rain has recorded as of October 23, compared to the monthly average of 60mm, according to figures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy. A total of 1308.5mm has been recorded so far this year. This is 24.4 per cent above the cumulative total at the end of October of 1052mm, and is also well above the average annual rainfall of 1249mm.

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he Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) has deferred its approval of the $180 million Waterside development in Mann St at its latest meeting on Thursday, September 17. In August, Gosford Council initiated the processes required to progress a planning proposal that would see certain parcels of land in the Gosford CBD rezoned. “Now Council will be looking to state government to get that rushed through,” Cr McKinna said. Interview, Sep 21, 2015 Lawrie McKinna Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

Shop for lease in Blackwall Rd Woy Woy

An artist's impression of the deferred Waterside development at street level from Corner of Baker St and Georgiana Tce; Inset: part of block to be demolished as it looks now Photo CKDS Architecture

ranes will be in the air and at least one major development under parts of the Gosford CBD to core CBD area.” When asked how Council way in the Gosford central business district by March 2016, provide further incentives to attract developers to what he intended to win the support according to Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson.

Mr Anderson took to twitter after the September 17 meeting of the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) deferred their decision on the $180 million, triple tower Waterside development for Mann St. “JRPP are a joke…Where is the Govt’s promise to review #robstokes,” Mr Anderson’s tweet said in a public airing of Gosford Council’s frustrations about the state of the Gosford business district. Mr Anderson said the panel members who voted against the triple tower development had attempted to attach their approval of the development to Council’s proposal to rezone parts of the CBD. “The JRPP have tried to attach the two together but our argument was, and is, that the current ability to vary development standards under the LEP exists, and that could have been used to accept the

application,” Mr Anderson said. The panel members did not approve the development because the height variances being sought outside the 2014 Gosford Local Environment Plan were too great. “But on the same day, they did approve another application that had height variance using Clause 4.6, and they were happy to use that ﬂexibility available to vary the development standards for that project,” he said. When asked if Mr Anderson believed there were inconsistencies in the JRPP’s adherence to the rules, Mr Anderson said “It would appear so”. He said the JRPP’s approval of the twin-tower development at the Union Hotel site on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St was an example of how they were prepared to grant variances

from maximum height and ﬂoor space ratios in some situations. “The [Waterside] tower on Mann St (tower 1) is taller, it is the tallest of what is proposed, but the height variances of the other two towers are equivalent to or less than the Union Hotel development towers,” he said. “We were satisﬁed with the shadowing and the fact the towers were designed in such a way that the shadows would pass pretty quickly,” he said. According to Mr Anderson, shadowing over the site of the former Gosford Public School won’t be an issue as it appears to have been earmarked by the NSW Government as a commercial development site and not a cultural precinct. “The panel asked us to go back and look at the planning proposal,” Mr Anderson said. The planning proposal Mr Anderson referred to is Gosford Council’s resolution to rezone

calls the ‘core CBD’. “We started some serious discussions with the NSW Department of Planning after the JRPP meeting,” Mr Anderson said. “We went back to the department and said, ‘OK, we need to sort this out’”. Mr Anderson said several meetings had taken place between Council and the Department of Planning on Monday, September 21 in order to fast-track Council’s development proposal. “What we want to get back is gateway approval from the department so we can go forward and create the LEP. “There is some work for us to do there, but if we get gateway approval, we can then draw up the plan and commence the required public consultations,” he said. He said the new planning proposal would be: “A whole different way of looking at height and FSR ratios in that

of groups opposed to FSR and height increases such as the Community Environment Network (CEN) and Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct (FOPAP), Mr Anderson said: “Obviously it will be a process of trying to explain the rationale around the creation of a core CBD as compared to a very broad CBD. “As we understand it, the Union Hotel developer wants to start construction in March. “We are starting to see residential unit development around the perimeter of the CBD and the reason behind us now looking at core CBD zoning is in response to what has happened with our 30 per cent bonus provisions. “The bonus provisions didn’t drive core CBD development, so now we have to focus on a core CBD.”

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Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said he was disappointed that the three non-Central Coast members of the JRPP had voted against his motion to approve the triple tower development that will traverse Mann St and Georgiana Terrace. “I moved the motion that the JRPP accept the recommendation from Council to approve the development but it got voted down 3-2,” Cr McKinna said. Cr McKinna said the Waterside project is a “big development” but that it is only “slightly higher” than the twin towers already approved for the site of the Union Hotel on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St. That development was approved by the JRPP in May. Cr McKinna said he had expected the Waterside project to be approved and was disappointed given how far the planning process had come. He said he expected the architects to go away and do a bit more work to address the JRPP’s concerns. “I think the architects will be able to satisfy the members of the JRPP,” he said. “The developers are going to keep working it through; they are focused on getting this development through.” The date for the development’s return to the JRPP has not been set, he said. According to Cr McKinna, members of the JRPP also had questions about Gosford Council’s new development proposal to change the boundaries of the Gosford CBD.

Interview, Sep 21, 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

Woy Woy town centre needs to be revitalised, according to Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales It needed redevelopment incentives like those in Gosford and an overhaul of traffic management, he said. He said the number of vacant shops in Blackwall Road has escalated in recent months and the closure of the nearby RTA has further dampened the

commercial mood in the town centre. Mr Wales said Woy Woy town centre continued to suffer because of Gosford Council’s obsession with the Gosford CBD. “We want to see a five-year moratorium on car parking fees and discounts on Section 94 payments to encourage current land owners to redevelop in Woy Woy. “It is no different to the Section 94 discounts and floor space

ratio concessions being given in the Gosford CBD but I think we can do more in Woy Woy and get a much better outcome in a shorter period of time than we will ever get in Gosford,” he said. “When you talk about a $170 million development like those in Gosford you make people’s heads swell but smaller and more manageable developments, using floor space ratio and height bonuses, if you make them attractive, they are

Vacant shops can be found on both sides of Blackwall Road Woy Woy

achievable,” he said. He said Woy Woy’s revival hinged on many variables. “We don’t seem to have an economic blue print for Woy Woy town centre and there are infrastructure issues that need to be addressed,” he said. One critical issue was the no right turn from Blackwall Rd to Railway St, which he said “means everyone tends to bypass the main street”. Mr Wales said there was a need to revisit the whole traffic

management plan for Woy Woy. He said the pending completion of the new grand stand and open concourse area at the oval, expected to be ready for use within six months, was positive for Woy Woy. This brand new facility was expected to put some focus back on Oval Avenue and the older part of Woy Woy, he said. Interview, 24 Sep 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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espite ongoing opposition from the community, the Ourimbah boarding house Development Application has received conditional approval from the Joint Regional Planning Panel.

Representatives of the Ourimbah community, through their Stop Glen Road Development Action Group and the Ourimbah Region Residents Association Inc, (ORRA) delivered speeches against the DA for the boarding house at the JRPP meeting held in the Wyong Council Chambers on September 24. Mr Allan Benson, Mr Greg McGill, Ms Di Willard and Ms Lesley Peden, all delivered speeches with Mr Benson highlighting concerns about the construction of the slab at the base of the development. Mr McGill outlined the development’s incompatibility with the surrounding area.

Ourimbah residents with member for Dobell Karen McNamara

Ms Willard addressed issues with drawings and other planning information supplied as false or misleading and Ms Peden argued that late document submission was unfair and impactful on the hearing. Mr Benson presented his concerns with the suspended slab in three sections: a ﬂood study, structural loading issues

and creek debris. According to Mr Benson, a hydrologist he petitioned to conduct a flood study confirmed that the structure would risk diverting floodwater back towards the property neighbouring the development, which may cause significant additional flooding to the driveway and beyond. Another argument

from Mr Benson addressed concerns about debris being cleared from the creek by having creek access through the slab. Mr Benson concluded his speech by arguing that too many questions remained surrounding the slab, and urged the JRPP to suspend its construction and therefore disallow the west wing of the

watertight reasons why the DA does not ﬁt the local character test,” Mr McGill said. “But after four public exhibitions, two panel meetings and innumerable extensions to ﬁxed deadlines, the DA has still not been rejected. “So this time, we’re going to tie our arguments to precedents from the Land and Environment Court to show not only that it should be rejected here tonight but that it also has no chance of ever being approved by the Court,” he said. Mr McGill brought up concerns about noise, overlooking and overshadowing development. issues for the current Mr McGill’s address to neighbour and presented the JRPP involved several the case of Project cases from the Land and Venture Developments Environment Court that v Pittwater Council in supported the idea that 2005, in which the court the boarding house was rejected the DA saying not in compliance with physical impacts, such as Section 79C of the EPA noise, overlooking and Act, the local character overshadowing which and public interest tests. “In past submissions, Continued P3 we’ve presented what we believed to be many

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again in September 2015. She said the only thing that has changed is the treasurer. “Last year Joe Hockey was here making the announcement, now the new treasurer Scott Morrison is here saying the exact same thing. “In two years, Lucy Wicks and her colleagues were able to remove a prime minister and a treasurer, but still not bring any jobs to Gosford. “Lucy Wicks needs to focus on what’s important for the people of the Coast and not get caught up in her own Liberal Party politics.” Media release Sep 24, 2015 Richard Mehrtens Ofﬁce of Deborah O’Neill

Senator Deborah O'Neill addressed the community rally on the Gosford waterfront

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ember for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP and federal treasurer, Mr Scott Morrison MP ofﬁcially announced that the site of the former Gosford Public School had been chosen to house a new Australian Taxation Ofﬁce building on Friday, September 25.

The announcement, which took place on the site in Mann St, was also attended by Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson, former NSW member for Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford Chamber of Commerce president, Ms Ali Vidler. Ms Wicks said she considered the ATO development in Gosford to be the Coalition Government’s most important initiative on the Central Coast. “Coasties tell me every single day they want the opportunity to not only live in the best city and region in the world but also to be able to work here locally as well,” Ms Wicks said. She said 600 people coming into the heart of Gosford every single day means “more coffee shops thriving, means 600 more coffees every day or, if you drink coffee like I do, perhaps around 1,200

coffees that will have to be made every single day. “It means lunches, it means dinners, it means the newsagents will beneﬁt, it means our drycleaners will beneﬁt. “What we see here in this site behind us is, we’re going to see those jobs start here on the Central Coast,” Mr Morrison said. “It’s not just the Commonwealth hub which is going to be established here, it’s the works that will now take place and the planning and the design and the construction over the next couple of years which will see this as a hub of economic activity which will support so many other industries and so many other things right here on the Central Coast,” he said. When asked whether the 600 jobs announced would be new or relocated positions, Mr Morrison said the site would house a fourstorey building that would have 600 people working in

it. “People who come and have to deal with Commonwealth public servants in an array of different agencies, they will be coming here, they will be doing business here, they will be in this community, they will be in this CBD. “All of that means jobs…people can quibble about the economic metric analysis, but I tell you what, the businesses around here will see one thing, they will see more jobs and that’s what the Central Coast needs. “There will be people doing all sorts of work in this building: there will be couriers coming in and out of this building; there will be people organising meetings and working in administrative roles; there will be people who will be working here in traineeships; there will be people working here in a range of different levels and then the people working out and serving the

coffees or the hospitality sector or supporting the plumbing businesses which will be working here. “This is a trigger, this is an initiator and I think it can really fire up the aspiration which I think there’s never been any shortage of on the Central Coast but this, I think, will really fuel it.” Ms Wicks said construction on the waterfront Gosford site would start by the end of June 2016. “The building will be open by the end of 2017, so we should expect to see the jobs flowing in from the end of 2017,” she said. Treasurer Morrison said the Australian Taxation Office would be a significant occupant of the building but arrangements were still being made with other agencies, which will be the subject of other announcements when finalised. Mr Morrison and Ms Wicks did not provide details about the cost of the development. Transcript, Sep 25, 2015 Julian Leembruggen, office of Scott Morrison

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A leopard seal spent the day at Ocean Beach Umina recently

north in terms of their position in the food chain,” he said. Their spot at the top end of the food chain means leopard seals are healthy in numbers and they are solitary animals so it is not unusual to see them alone. Mr Ling said leopard seals had

been known to turn up on Ocean Beach from time to time because of its proximity to Lion Island which is home to a colony of Little Penguins. “When you are a seal you like to eat big fish like salmon and tailor but what they really like to eat is penguins,” he said.

Mr Ling said the seal, which was not identified as female or male, was most likely ashore at Umina for rest and recuperation and it was not unusual to see seals on land. Mr Ling and other volunteers took the time to observe its body shape, the condition of its eyes,

nose and mouth and came to the conclusion that it was in fine health. “It only had a few battle scars,” he said. The observations helped Orrca to identify the same seal when it came ashore at Stockton five days later. Although it is not unusual to see a leopard seal on land, Mr Ling said it was important to keep at least 40 metres away from the mammal. “They are very fast on land and they can lunge big distances. “They also have big teeth and they are not afraid to use them. “They are very unpredictable and their demeanor can change quickly,” he said. The Central Coast is home to significant numbers of Orrca volunteers, Mr Ling said. The organisation is now in its 30th year of rescuing marine mammals and does not accept any government funding. Interview, 7 Oct 2015 Ronny Ling, ORRCA Reporter, Jackie Pearson

Local beaches are given mixed ratings Pearl Beach, Umina Beach and Killcare were graded good in this year’s NSW State of the Beaches report, but other local beaches did not fare so well. Ocean Beach was rated as poor in the latest report and deemed to be suitable for swimming 82 per cent of the time. Ocean Beach can be impacted by polluted outflow from Brisbane Water, according to the report. “It is recommended that swimming be avoided during and up to one day after rainfall or if there are signs of stormwater pollution,” the report said. The Peninsula’s estuarine beaches, Pretty Beach baths, Ettalong Channel, Woy Woy baths, and Patonga Creek were graded poor. The report said they were frequently suitable for swimming during dry weather. “However, elevated levels of enterococci were recorded following light rainfall,” the report said. “Elevated enterococci levels were often recorded during both dry and wet weather conditions at Ettalong Channel … and Woy Woy Baths. Enterococci is a bacteria excreted in faeces and rarely present in

unpolluted waters. Beachwatch tests for enterococci because it is considered to be the single preferred indicator of faeces in marine water. Beaches rated good are suitable for swimming most of the time. A poor rating means the location is susceptible to faecal pollution and not always suitable for swimming. “Swimming at the estuarine beaches is best avoided during and for up to three days following rainfall or it there are any signs of stormwater pollution. In terms of ocean baths, Pearl Beach rockpool was graded as poor. “Water quality was frequently suitable for swimming during dry weather conditions, with elevated enterococci levels recorded following 5mm or more of rainfall. “It is recommended that swimming in the baths be avoided during and for up to one day following rainfall or if there are any signs of pollution,” the report said. Elevated levels of microbial contamination were recorded at most swimming sites in late January and early February, due to very heavy rainfall. Twenty-four hour rainfall totals exceeded 200 mm at Ettalong and

86 mm at Killcare on January 18. In April 2015, several sewage pumping stations overflowed to local waterways due to power outages caused by the East Coast Low storm event. The wet weather conditions and power outages caused bypasses at the Woy Woy sewage treatment plant. Gosford Council issued a public health alert advising the community to avoid swimming and other activities at all public waterways due to the potential health risk. Swimming sites graded as poor have permanent advisory signs recommending that swimming should be avoided for up to three days after rain in estuarine/lagoon environments and up to one day after rain at beaches. According to the BeachWatch report, Gosford Council investigates algal blooms, sewage contamination and stormwater pollution at designated swimming sites. “If algal blooms are confirmed, the council erects algal bloom signs and liaises with the NSW Office of Water’s Hunter Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (HRACC). “If sewage contamination is suspected temporary signs are

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The Antarctic mammal, which was over two metres long, was spotted by a passer-by who called the 24-hour hotline of volunteer marine mammal rescue organisation Orrca about its presence at Umina around 9am on the Sunday. Orrca president Mr Ronny Ling said he happily made the trip from Sydney to spend the day at Umina observing the seal. “Our immediate response to the call was to get people down there and we had wonderful support from the Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club and the local National Parks and Wildlife Service,” Mr Ling said. Mr Ling said only a handful of these predators get into the currents and make the journey this far north. “They are important to the food chain down there. “They are the Antarctic equivalent of the Polar Bear in the

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Leopard seal comes ashore at Ocean Beach A leopard seal chose Ocean Beach to come ashore and spend a day of rest on Sunday, September 27.

nother announcement of long promised jobs and a new building for Gosford doesn’t make them any more real, according to Labor senator for NSW, Deborah O’Neill. With four previous announcements of this project, and no milestones to show after two years, Sen O’Neill said locals have a right to feel deceived. “Here we go again,” Sen O’Neill said. “A re-announcement of a project that, despite being a supposed centre-piece of this government, has not moved in more than two years,” she said. “This is the ﬁfth time this announcement has been made, and we still haven’t seen a sod turned or a job created.” According to Sen O’Neill, the initiative was ﬁrst announced during the 2013 election campaign, then again in May 2014, August 2014, May 2015, and now

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immediately erected and a media release may be issued. “Only when water quality results indicate that the site is suitable for swimming are the temporary signs removed. “If stormwater pollution is suspected temporary signs are erected.” Council has approved works for the $15–17 million Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage Project. This project intends to deliver an improved sewer service to properties located within Empire Bay. According to the report, works undertaken to improve the quality of stormwater entering receiving waters include: installation of stormwater quality improvement devices such as gross pollutant traps, trash racks, silt traps and basins; vegetative filter systems and constructed wetlands; installation of dog poo bins in popular dog walking areas; stormwater community education projects; riparian rehabilitation; and enforcement of the council’s erosion, sediment and nutrient control regulations. “Council conducted an upgrade to Pearl Beach Rockpool, with works including the installation of gutters to improve pool flushing with a 1.5 m

tide. “The pool is cleaned four times a year and relies on tides to flush and top it up with fresh water. “Gosford Council has invested in stormwater quality improvement devices at a number of key strategic locations including drainage outlets at Umina and Ettalong. “These devices are regularly inspected and maintained as part of the council’s routine maintenance program. “Coastal Zone Management Plans are being implemented for all catchments within the local government area. “These plans provide direction and guidance for the management of estuaries and their catchments to achieve long-term improvements in waterway health. “Plans have been developed for the Lower Hawkesbury River (2009), Brisbane Water (2012) and Pearl Beach Lagoon (2014). Report, 7 Oct 2015 State of the Beaches 2014-15 Central Coast NSW NSW Government Office of Environment and Heritage

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Council resolves to compulsorily acquire The Grove if unsuccessful at auction

IPART recommends Gosford Council amalgamates T

he NSW Independent P r i c i n g and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced that, on the basis of Gosford Council’s proposal to continue operating as a stand-alone local government, it has been rated unﬁt.

David Harris said the Wyong Grove School site should not be sold

Wyong Musical Society's production of The Little Mermaid was staged at The Grove

yong Council has resolved to take ownership of the former can’t let that happen,” Mr and set building and an only agreed to their intimate theatre space for school being closed Wyong Grove school site, which includes resolutions necessary Roome said. because it was going The future of small productions. to initiate a compulsory acquisition of the site.

“This resumption will save Wyong Grove and keep it for the community,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. “The NSW Government is proposing to sell the site at a public auction before the end of the month. “If Council is unsuccessful at the auction, it will compulsorily acquire the property from the successful bidder,” he said. Council currently leases the site and has turned it into a community and cultural hub that is home to a number of permanent and regular local groups as well as hosting a range of special events.

“The ﬁrst we heard about the decision to sell was when the ‘for sale’ sign went up,” Cr Eaton said. “This is particularly disappointing as the Department of Education is well aware of our interest in the site as we have spoken directly to them about buying it. “Wyong Grove is a vital part of our community, never more evident than when it was used as the Disaster Recovery Centre for residents affected by the devastating April storms. “It has become the cultural epicentre of our shire and is home to important groups including the Wyong Drama Group and Wyong Musical Society

who provide important cultural opportunities for our talented locals, particularly our young people. “It will be a travesty if the curtain comes down on Wyong Grove and we will now look to take over ownership completely so this important community facility can remain in public hands.” President of the Wyong Musical Theatre Company, Mr Fred Roome said a campaign had been launched to save Wyong Grove including a facebook page and a change.org petition and he is encouraging residents to get on board. “Once these community facilities are gone, they are gone forever and we simply

the Wyong Grove Public School site was considered in a confidential Wyong Council meeting on Wednesday, October 14. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said councillors considered a report that would canvass whether or not Council should or can look at purchasing the property. The meeting was confidential because it needed to discuss commercially sensitive information such as property valuations. Prior to the confidential session, Mr Howard Oxley, president of the Wyong Drama Group addressed Council. Mr Oxley told Council that the Grove provided amateur theatre groups in Wyong with an affordable space for rehearsals

“The costs for the use of the Arthouse would quadruple the costs of bringing any amateur production to the stage,” Mr Oxley said. “The Arthouse is the centre of performance but not a centre for all the bits that go with it… The Grove is a major piece of the jigsaw for all the groups that are down there.” Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP said he supported Council’s plans to either purchase or compulsorily acquire the Grove. “The NSW Government has reneged on a promise to Wyong Council and the people of Wyong,” Mr Harris said. “The people who sat in those consultation meetings with the Department of Education

to stay in community hands,” he said. Mr Harris said there will be a community rally at the Wyong Grove site at 10am on Saturday, October 24 to oppose moves by the State Government to sell it to anyone other than Council or a not-forproﬁt organisation that would retain it for the community. That would be a big victory for the community. Media release, Sep 30 and Oct 14 2015 Wyong Council media Interview, Oct 13, 2015 Doug Eaton, Wyong Council Meeting transcript, Oct 14, 2015 Wyong Council Interview, Oct 15, 2015 David Harris, member for Wyong Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Gosford Council submitted one of 48 proposals received from 139 NSW local governments to stand alone. IPART’s chairman, Dr Peter Boxall said proposals to stand alone were assessed according to whether they delivered the scale and capacity, ﬁnancial sustainability, the ability to effectively manage infrastructure and services and efﬁciency for the community. “We have considered the Independent Local Government Review Panel’s (ILGRP) preferred option and whether the proposal demonstrates the council can achieve the key elements of scale and capacity. In the case of Gosford Council, the ILGRP’s preferred option was to “Amalgamate with Wyong or a multi-purpose Joint Organisation”. The ILGRP also said that no separate water corporate body would be established for the Central Coast until other options were properly evaluated.

Wyong Council received the same rating as Gosford: “not ﬁt” and the ILGRP’s preferred option was to “Amalgamate with Gosford or a multi-purpose Joint Organisation”. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said he had taken part in a link-up with NSW premier, Mr Mike Baird and minister for local government Mr Paul Toole on the morning of Tuesday, October 20. Cr McKinna said he

was told that Gosford had failed to meet the scale and capacity criteria. Wyong, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle councils had also failed to meet the scale and capacity criteria. Cr McKinna said mayors from around NSW who participated in the linkup were told they would be receiving the IPART assessments on Tuesday afternoon. The results were released to the media at 12:00pm

that day and when Coast Community News spoke with Cr McKinna he said the only written information he had received was the media release, which had been given to him by another party. “We asked earlier in the process what was meant by scale and capacity and they were never really clear about what it was,” Cr McKinna said. He said mayors did ask Mr Baird and Mr Toole

whether they had a right of reply. “We were told ‘no, you’ve got 30 days to decide what you are going to do’. “So we have got 30 days to sit down with Wyong and discuss amalgamation or Hornsby or whatever. “But at the moment, we’ve got a resolution from Council to stand alone. Councils deemed unﬁt have 30 days to come up with a proposal to merge with a neigbouring council

or lose access to $1 billion in extra funding announced at the beginning of the Fit for the Future process. “We’ve not got a full meeting tonight [Tuesday, October 20] but we’ve got a strategic policy workshop. “There is a full council meeting next Tuesday, so I am sure over the next seven days there will be a lot of discussion,” he said. Cr McKinna said he had been approached by Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM to have a one-on-one meeting to discuss the possibility of an amalgamation between the two councils. “But I have got a council resolution that we stand alone so I can’t go and talk to him as an individual because I am part of the council,” Cr McKinna said. Gosford CEO, Mr Paul Anderson referred Coast Community News to Cr McKinna when we asked for his views on the IPART recommendation. Other councillors were also caught unaware of the IPART recommendation and stated that they were not prepared to comment until they had seen the detail of the report.

Labor Party members in the Robertson electorate are calling for the results of NBN trials which started over a year ago on the Peninsula to be released. The party’s Robertson Electorate Council secretary Mr Pat Norman is speculating that costs have blown out. “Why are we installing an expensive and significantly inferior NBN in Umina and Woy Woy?” he asked. “Much media spin was made about these trials at the time,” said Mr Norman. “Interestingly though, the government has not released the results of those trials including Mr Turnbull’s cost-benefit analysis,” Mr Norman said. “NBN Co has refused to answer trial costings questions to the Senate committee enquiry into the NBN rollout. “Indeed, the NBN leadership has refused to attend the Senate committee enquiry to answer these questions. “This leads many to speculate that the costing of the watereddown node trials have blown out considerably. “If these nodes cost so much when compared to the full fibre

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She said she believed many dog owners, particularly those who use off-leash areas on the Peninsula, did not have a good understanding of companion animals. “Dogs are not being adequately controlled in off-leash areas,” Cr Bowles said. “This is specifically a problem with people who allow their dogs to approach guide dogs,” she said. Ms Bowles said visuallyimpaired Peninsula residents with guide dogs had experienced Node trails were carried out in Woy Woy and Umina

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was unlikely that Gosford Council would be able to make such an appointment, given the current reform process it was being subjected to. “The main issue that the owners of off-leash dogs may not be educated about the role of a companion animal and may not be aware that approaches by off-leash pets can cause the companion animal and its owner distress. “I know one visually-impaired woman who lives on the Peninsula who is a big advocate of the off leash areas, but her dog is ending up with anxiety issues because other people insist on allowing their dogs to approach her guide dog.” Interview, 22 Oct 2015 Gabby Bowles, Gosford Council

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Green Army teams appointed for recovery efforts The building that formerly housed the Woy Woy Motor Registry

Write to Premier about registry closure, Smith urges Two month after the petition against the closure of the Woy Woy Motor Registry was tabled in parliament, Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has called on residents to write to the Premier. “With no positive response from the NSW Government, I wrote to Premier Mike Baird, on August 27, and I have not received a response,” Ms Smith said. “In light of this demonstration of total disinterest of the needs and rights to access of Government services of the residents of the Woy Woy Peninsula, I am now

encouraging residents to write directly to Premier Baird asking for his intervention in what has proven to be a fiasco. “The access to parking is only about to become more difficult following this week’s announcement of the closure of the Erina Medicare office creating a situation of hundreds more people vying for limited parking space in Gosford. “For the benefit of residents on the Woy Woy Peninsula, these services are urgently needed and are not a luxury we should need to beg for.

“Access to government services in an area of a dense population of 36,000 should automatically qualify for equity of access to facilities to comply with government business requirements and regulations demanded of NSW residents,” Ms Smith said. “Should residents need help or wish to use a pro forma letter these are available at my office or selected shops in Umina, Ettalong and Woy Woy or alternatively call my office to have one mailed,” she said. Media release, 12 Oct 2015 Kathy Smith, Member for Gosford

Special Green Army teams have been appointed to assist with environmental recovery efforts on the Peninsula and Killcare. “On the Peninsula, we have two teams,” said Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. “The first will be working with local community groups between Ettalong and Umina Point, starting November. “The other Green Army team will also be on the Peninsula, and will work in partnership with Landcare groups. “Our third team, to commence next year, will be doing muchneeded clean up and repair in Killcare at Putty Beach. “This is in addition to our other Green Army teams, doing National Park restoration and conservation at Killcare, teams helping to protect and preserve Putty Beach

Reserve, and a team at the Five Lands Walk Track at Winney Bay. Ms Wicks said the teams would be made available through a special Natural Disaster Recovery Round of the Australian Government’s Green Army program. “This includes young people who will work specifically on rehabilitating areas damaged by the April storms. “They will be working on the sand dunes to develop resilience in case of future storm events,” Ms Wicks said. “They will remove debris and litter, rebuilding and repairing fencing to better manage public access, get rid of weeds, and maintain dune system revegetation and erosion control.” The Green Army is a six month program for 17-24 year olds to train and work in the environment. Media release, Oct 12 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks

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Amalgamation should not be forced, says Smith Gosford and Wyong should not be forced to amalgamate, Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith said last week. “Forced amalgamations aren’t the answer to solving the issues surrounding Local Government. “It’s time we gave the community a voice and let them have their say on who represents them locally. “Gosford and Wyong Council employ more than 2000 Central Coast workers between them making them the second largest employer on the Coast. “Any plans on amalgamation needs to be made with rate payers and workers in mind first, not the State Governments bottom line. “Our employment is down; investment in our region is down. “The Baird Liberal Government should be focussing on these issues instead of attempting to strong arm our Local Councils. “Handing down this report and demanding that Councils completely reassess how they operate within 30 days is completely unreasonable. “They have set this farcical deadline when they can’t even outline what will be done once the reports are received.” “The Central Coast stretches from the Hawkesbury River all the way to Lake Macquarie, that’s a huge geographical distance with

multiple communities and many different needs,” said Ms Smith “Labor is committed to cleaning up Local Government by capping campaign finances and installing popularly elected mayors for four year terms. “This Liberal Government agenda isn’t about looking at reforming Local Government it’s about looking after their own bottom line.” Peninsula News requested interviews with Minister for Local Government Mr Paul Toole, and with the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald. Both declined. However, a representative from Mr Toole’s office provided the following response: “The Minister has guaranteed that any merger will reduce waste and red tape, all savings will go to better services, more infrastructure or lower rates and local representation will be maintained. “A lot of scare campaigns are going on but the Minister has guaranteed local representation. “It is not true that jobs are going to be lost as there are protections in the Local Government Act that all jobs in a merged council will be maintained for three years. “The Premier and Minister have said ‘unfit’ councils should

be looking at IPART’s findings and addressing those areas where they weren’t fit. “If a merger was one of the options, the council should be having those conversations with their neighbours and the community about how they could become fit for the future.” According to Mr Toole’s office, a merged Central Coast Council would be entitled to $25 million to cover merger costs and provide for the community’s needs. “Obviously the money is tied to a merger option but that doesn’t have to be the panel’s preferred merger option, but if the council’s decision is to stand alone then the funding isn’t available. “If a council wants to put forward a proposal by the November deadline to merge with another entity they can do so and may be entitled to funding if their own merger plan was approved. “Following the November 18 briefing, the government will consider the council’s feedback and it is then a matter for Cabinet to decide what happens next. “Every council in this state will know exactly what the future direction is by the end of the year.” Media release, 22 Oct 2015 Kathy Smith, Member for Gosford Phone briefing, 22 Oct 2015 Antonia Morrow, Office of Paul Toole

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has announced that Gosford Council will review the findings of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) released last week that Gosford Council is not “fit for the future”. “We are disappointed,” Cr McKinna said. “I would also like to assure residents that we will now be reviewing and considering all options for the benefit of our community and the Central Coast,” he said. “But, it is important to note that while IPART found Gosford Council to be unfit based on the scale and capacity criteria, it did find that Council met the financial criteria overall.” IPART also found Wyong Council, Lake Macquarie Council and Newcastle Council to be unfit based on the scale and capacity criteria. “It is also important to remember that this is simply IPART’s assessment,” he said. “The Minister for Local Government will now review IPART’s report and the NSW Government will make its determinations over the coming months. “We will be making representations to the NSW

Government about how IPART came to its conclusion that Gosford Council is not fit for the future.” IPART considered that Gosford Council did not demonstrate that its stand-alone proposal was as good as or better than the merger option. “We maintain that while there may be some positive benefits in amalgamating with Wyong Council, this option carries with it more cost, risk and the possibility that any benefits would not be seen for some time,” Cr McKinna said. “Plus, an independent community survey conducted as part of our Fit for the Future proposal showed that the majority of Gosford residents support the stand-alone option with a preference for Gosford Council to build on its current joint services arrangements.” Media release, 21 Oct 2015 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council

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Rate hike needed, whether or not councils amalgamate Gosford Council will have to have a rate increase of 12 per cent in 2017-18 if it does not amalgamate with Wyong, according to figures revealed in the IPART finding. However, the increase may need to be greater under an amalgamated council, according to Gosford Council. The 12 per cent rise is 8.5 per cent above the automatic increase for inflation, which equates to an extra $96 on an average property in Woy Woy. “The council has not yet resolved to proceed with this special variation,” the IPART summary stated. This increase assumes costcutting of 0.5 per cent per year, according to the report. Even with the rate increase and cost cuts, IPART found that Council did not meet some of the “Fit for the Future” benchmarks. “The council’s building and infrastructure asset renewal ratio improves from 69.5 per cent in 2014-15 to 88.2 per cent in 201920, which does not meet the benchmark. “However, the council has forecast it will meet the benchmark by 2022-23. “The council meets the infrastructure and service management criterion.

“The council’s infrastructure backlog ratio is forecast to reduce to 3.5 per cent by 2019-20, but does not meet the benchmark.” However, Gosford Council claims an increase of 21.5 per cent, or 18 per cent above the rate peg, would be required in 201718 to ensure an amalgamated council would meet the State Government’s financial criteria. Based on Council’s residential ordinary rate for 2015-16, a Woy Woy rate payer with land worth $235,000 would incur a rate hike of around $220. IPART has also announced details of its offer to provide funding to assist merged councils. It appears that a new Central Coast Council would be considered “Metro Sydney” for funding purposes. As such, a newly formed council would be entitled to $10 million from a stronger communities fund and another $10 million as a merger implementation grant. “Funding will be available for council mergers that are supported by merging partners, supported by the Government and submitted to the Department of Premier and the Cabinet by November 18,” the IPART funding fact sheet said. IPART Website, 21 Oct 2015 Gosford.Council website, 21 Oct 2015

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Floating Landcare has invited the local community to a working bee on Saturday, October 24, starting with a barge ride to Woy Woy Bay.

The floating landcare adventure and conservation program has run in the Hawkesbury Estuary since 2012. Floating Landcare has involved 280 volunteers in 45 adventures over the past three years, picking up environmental awards along the way and being featured on ABC’s Gardening Australia with host Costa Georgiadis, plus an ABC Radio National documentary. “Travelling by oyster barge, Floating Landcare takes volunteers to superb remote locations by boat,

to undertake environmental repair,” said Rebecca Mooy, Senior Land Services Officer at Greater Sydney Local Land Services. “In the Hawkesbury Estuary, the results have been major, contributing the equivalent of $500,000 of volunteer effort towards the protection of the 17 estuary foreshore bushland locations through weeding and litter collections. “Funds from Landcare Australia’s corporate partners have given a wonderful opportunity to expand Floating Landcare into the Brisbane Water estuary, and to involve and inspire a new community of volunteers,” said Ms Mooy. Ms Deb Holloman, bush regeneration coordinator with the

National Parks and Wildlife Service, said that program is a winner all round. “You take 20 people to one spot and get them weeding for hours, and the results are immediate, visible and incredible. “These volunteers are absolutely critical to our work in National Parks plus it’s an incredibly social event, where new friendships are formed. “We end the day on an absolute high,” she said. For more information, email Deb. Holloman@environment.nsw.gov. au, or phone her on 4320 4224 or 0400-823 346 or Rebecca Mooy on 0417 436 105 Media release, 14 Oct 2015 Rebecca Moov, Greater Sydney Local Land Services

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Ironically, the land on which the garden stands, was one of many that could have been sold off as “land surplus to council needs”. The support of many local businesses has contributed to the garden’s development. Margins Mushrooms has provided rich mushroom compost to improve the soil. The shed was donated by Woy Woy Mini Storage, and without a place for our tools, the garden would not have survived. Roy Lamb, Cambpell’s Building Supplies, Everglades Club and Peninsula Tree Works have all come to the party to help in some

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way. “Organic food waste is collected daily from Mary’s Macs at Woy Woy and many thousands of kilos of waste have been turned into compost to help make our veggies and fruit trees grow,” said Ms Meredith. Working bees are held weekly on a Thursday morning, the second Saturday and last Sunday of the month. The garden is on Facebook at Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden. Media release, 15 Oct 2015 Jill Meredith, Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden

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Ocean Beach Rd to be upgraded Residents can expect changed traffic conditions on Ocean Beach Rd in Woy Woy during the week commencing Sunday, October 25, while Gosford Council completes road upgrade works. The road works between Bourke Rd and Gallipoli Ave will be undertaken overnight from 7pm until 5am in two stages. Stage one of the works will be completed between Sunday, October 25, and Friday, October 30. Stage two will be completed from Sunday, November 1, until

Thursday, November 5, depending on any unforeseen delays such as wet weather. During this time, temporary traffic controls and detours will be in place, with traffic reduced to one lane during some of the work. Warning signs will also be in place and motorists are being advised to expect some minor delays. Local residents will still be able to access their properties. The road works are part of the NSW Government’s Regional Roads Repair Program. Media release, 22 Oct 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

The block of land that has been leased to the Tiny Homes Foundation in Umina

Consultation to occur before project starts Community consultation will occur before an affordable housing project starts in Neera Rd, Umina, according to Cr Gabby Bowles. Cr Bowles, who is a director of Coast Shelter, said that any proposed use of the land required a development application and the meeting of certain conditions of approval. Ms Beverley Hankin of Neera Rd said she found out about the proposed development via a poster placed at the front of 50 Neera Road outlining the proposed use for the land. The block of land, which is owned by Gosford Council, has been leased for two years to the Tiny Homes Foundation. The lease was unanimously approved by councillors at the September 22 meeting. Cr Gabby Bowles said: “Unfortunately people have a stereotype in their heads of what homelessness is. “You might be talking about people who have just lost their job or older ladies whose husbands have pass away and they can no longer afford to rent.

“Homelessness doesn’t automatically mean there is a substance abuse issue. That is an unfortunate nonsense,” she said. “This isn’t about just dumping people in a house. This is about making sure they have all the necessary support services set up,” she said. “This has to work for the whole community. We want it to be a community they can be part of that they can contribute to in a positive way,” she said. According to Cr Bowles, in discussions between Gosford Council and the Tiny Homes Foundation, it was agreed that residents for the Neera Rd pilot would be “suitable”. “People with larger issues who need a higher level of support would need a different facility.” At the time Council gave its approval for the lease, deputy mayor, Cr Craig Doyle said that the concept in the United States is called start-up housing. “It could be for elderly residents or unemployed or what we would deem social housing,” Cr Doyle said. “Councils have been able to pull communities together on land,

then sell some of the tiny homes to fund the next project,” he said. The Tiny Homes Foundation lists its goals as providing an: “Australian-first implementation transitioning people experiencing homelessness to home ownership at a built cost of approximately $15,000 to $20,000 per home. The foundation is also aiming to “successfully integrate an affordable housing solution for people experiencing homelessness with employment, education and social re-integration solutions as part of a scalable community project”. Cr Bowles said she was not aware of whether or not Tiny Homes had actually lodged a development application with Gosford Council for the pilot. They have also been leased a second property on Racecourse Rd in West Gosford. Interview, 6 Oct 2015 Beverley Hankin, Umina Interview, 22 Oct 2015 Gabby Bowles, Gosford Council Website, 22 Oct 2015 Tinyhomesfoundation.org.au Gosford Council meeting, 22 Sep 2015 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Church holds fashion parade and fete Ettalong Uniting Church Hall will be the venue for a fashion parade on Tuesday, October 27, from 10:30am. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna and Gosford Council CEO Paul Anderson have announced a preliminary surplus

Gosford Council reports surplus of $36 million A preliminary operating surplus of $36 million for Gosford Council in the 201415 financial year has been announced by council’s general manager Mr Paul Anderson. The 2014/2015 operating surplus represents a turnaround of almost $50 million in three years for Council’s bottom line, according to Mr Anderson. He said that even when grants and contributions provided for capital purposes are taken out, Council is still $13 million in surplus for 2014/2015. “About two years ago we started a transformation program to improve every aspect of our business, which already delivered

a $12 million operating surplus in 2013/2014,” he said. “This latest $36 million result once again reflects the incredible efforts of our staff to make sure we’re financially fit and sustainable. “It also confirms that we should be allowed to remain a standalone Council, especially given we’re financially sound, operating efficiently and in a strong position to guide Gosford’s growth and deliver quality services. “I’m very pleased that we’ve been able to reduce our expenses by a further $6 million in 2014/2015. “Plus, we’ve continued to lobby both levels of government to get the funding we need to deliver important service improvements as well as major infrastructure and facility upgrades.”

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Mr Anderson confirmed the operating surplus will be reinvested into essential services, facilities and infrastructure to benefit the community. “The challenge for us is to use this strong position to keep on finding ways to improve Gosford for our community,” Mr Anderson added. “We know that our transformation has only just begun and there is still plenty of work to be done, especially around our infrastructure planning and performance. “Council’s over 1000 kilometre road network and other related infrastructure like bridges, footpaths and kerb and guttering are good examples of major community assets that need ongoing investment to renew and maintain them. “Our strong financial position means we can make sure that local infrastructure is able to sustain our community,” he said. Media release, 22 Oct 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

Local retailer Sarongs will supply a variety of garments, mainly suited for the mature lady. This will be followed by a light luncheon for an entrance fee of $10. Umina Uniting Church will be having a Festival of Christmas Fete

on Saturday, November 21, from 10am to 3pm featuring hot scones, Devonshire teas along with the usual stalls and entertainment. Anyone who would like to provide a Christmas themed display (not for sale) should phone 4341 0803. Any books, CDs, DVDs or small items of furniture to sell would also be appreciated. Email, 21 Oct 2015 Annette Strong, Uniting Church

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Taking place at Empire Bay and running just four times a year, these markets are the brainchild of a local mum-of-three, Ms Amy Thunig, who was looking to create a seasonal platform for local businesses, crafters, and families to come together. Ms Thunig, who is also a primary school teacher, said that the markets were born out of her love of event planning and passion for supporting local businesses. “The Coast has such a diverse range of crafters, businesses, and artisans that I was looking for a way to bring them together that would be fun for the whole community,” Ms Thunig said. “My family and I love to explore all that the Coast has to offer, and I love to support local businesses, so this was a natural evolution. “Running the markets just four times a year allows me to keep the event fresh and exciting, and gives me the opportunity to book in some amazing and diverse stalls such as the Hatters Tea House which will be selling their sweets at a stall at our Spring event.” Media release, 12 Oct 2015 Amy Thunig, Creative on the Coast Markets

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Leisure centre first to get solar panels Peninsula Leisure Centre will be the first of seven Gosford Council facilities to make the transition to solar power. The Council expects to save more than $80,000 a year in electricity costs through the installation of solar panels on facilities including the Peninsula Leisure Centre. The $900,000 solar project will see 1,600 solar panels installed, reducing electricity use by an expected 10 per cent across these sites. The project is also anticipated to save more than 600 tonnes of carbon dioxide per annum, the equivalent to the emissions from 100 local homes. Council‘s chief executive officer, Mr Paul Anderson, said the switch to solar at these facilities is on track to be completed by March 2016. “This project is another example of Council’s focus on delivering environmental excellence, innovation and long

term sustainability for the region,” Mr Anderson said. “This initiative means a reduction not only in Council’s greenhouse gas emissions, but also our overall electricity costs. “Our investigations showed that it was cheaper to install and operate a solar system than to purchase electricity from the grid. “We hope this will encourage local businesses to also make the switch,” he said. The project is being partly funded with the sale of $380,000 worth of renewable energy certificates. “There has been a big decrease in the costs associated with the supply and installation of solar systems since 2012,” Mr Anderson said. “This makes the switch to solar a much more cost effective option for Council.” Media release, 13 Oct 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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Clothing business seeks sponsorship requests A new clothing business on the Peninsula is seeking sponsorship requests from young people involved in sport and the arts. The team of young people will be used in the company’s promotional activities. The business, Drom, recently opened a store in the Gnostic Corner precinct of Woy Woy. The team already includes a number of locals representing motor cross, skating, scooter and BMX riding and a musician. It is hoped that a surfer, a photographer, a model and a

clothing designer will be added to the team. The word “drom”, means “to dream”, according to its founder Mr Gary Berman. “After leaving the corporate world of hotel management, I opened a photography gallery and started playing around with the idea of putting my photos onto clothing”, he said. “After a couple of years of experimentation, we now have an edgy, fresh look for our Central Coast surf, skate and street wear.” Mr Berman said it was this street wear that introduced him to

the many young talented people trying to achieve their dreams. Each month a budding photographer will be invited to display their own work, alongside Mr Berman’s landscape images of the Central Coast, while models will be sought to take part in promotional activities in store and on social media. The store is also on the look out for any young designers who would like to submit ideas for the range, and if successful, be included in the summer line. Media release, 12 Oct 2015 Gary Berman, Drom

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It’s time for ordinary people to build fair systems I’m responding to a letter on page 12 of the last Peninsula News about culture and “our way of life”. For tens of thousands of years, aboriginal people lived traditionally according to natural conditions, with weather, seasons, localities and culture determining food sources and supplies. In modern history though, policies and practices of genocide and racism by our white ancestors largely obliterated the tradition of living within Earth’s finite resources. Indigenous people resisted and fought against the colonisation and takeover of their life-supporting cultural, spiritual and environmental territories, but Western technology and greed dominated. Turns out though, we’ve been tricked by booty and hype into materialism, ignorance and injustice. The result is the crisis of global warming, also called climate change. So our recent Western tradition

of capitalism has engaged us in a war against our home, this planet. As Naomi Klein says in her book ‘This Changes Everything’: “What the climate needs to avoid collapse is a contraction in humanity’s use of resources; what our economic model demands to avoid collapse is unfettered expansion. “Only one of these sets of rules can be changed, and it’s not the rules of nature.” Global warming means our way of life is already set to change in ways we can’t predict or imagine. Naomi outlines climate change scenarios, and how lack of action has narrowed our choices She says if we continue with our customary way of life, drastic and dangerous changes will result. But if we make radical changes, we can all live more fairly and safely as we reduce the impact of global warming. Crises can mobilise us to work together for the common good, but sitting back allows our compromised politicians and negotiators to keep backing capitalism against the environment

Forum LETTERS TO THE EDITOR should be sent to:

Peninsula News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or editorial@centralcoastnews.net

See Page 2 for contribution conditions and human survival. It’s time for ordinary people to stand against creating short-term profit for a small, wealthy minority, and to build new systems that are fair for all. We can overturn our tradition of historical amnesia, heed indigenous knowledge of our connection with nature, and act to preserve human and planetary survival. Email, 20 Oct 2015 Shirley Hotchkiss, Umina

I’m happy to know that my food is safe I see so many comments about halal food by people who have no understanding of it.

Forum Linda Grindley’s letter (PN Forum 12 Oct) is a perfect example.

“The government should question the legality of halal food”, she said. There’s nothing illegal about it as many inquiries here and overseas have shown. “Muslims who live here should eat Australian.” Why, and what is Australian anyway? I’ve eaten witchetty grubs and didn’t like them. I don’t care for Vegemite either. I much prefer Chinese or Thai or Lebanese food. Since 85 per cent of Muslims in Australia were either born or raised here, this is their country as much as mine. Muslim countries have adopted many western customs. And no, the farmers are not being ripped off. They’re embracing it because they make more money from new markets. Also, halal is not a tax any more than Kosher certification or the healthy heart tick or gluten free tick is. I’m happy to know that my food has been certified safe to eat and I don’t care if it’s been blessed. After all, I wouldn’t refuse to eat fish just because I saw a priest blessing the fleet. Email, 15 Oct 2015 Barry Riley, Woy Woy

Ban Australia’s present food culture In Linda Grindley’s rant about halal food (“Halal food should be illegal”, PN 12 Oct 2015), she suggests that anyone who lives here “should eat Australian and follow our way of life”. This would presumably require that vegetarians, Jews and anybody with a southern European or south-east Asian background should fall in line and restrict themselves to stike’n’eggs or fissionchips. Alternatively, of course, for authentic Aussie meals, they

Forum might choose witchetty grubs and goanna tail, although it would probably also be acceptable to recognise our forebears with a spread of salt pork and damper. In fact, I’d suggest that Australia’s present food culture consists of Macdonald’s, KFC and Domino’s and, if we’re going to ban anything, that’s where we should start. Email, 16 Oct 2015 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Jet ski problem not confined to Ettalong I have every sympathy with your correspondent in his concern about the excessive speed and noise of jet skis at Ettalong. The noise alone must disturb hundreds of vistors and picknickers. But this problem is not confined to the open water at Ettalong. In the confined waters of Phegans Bay and Correa Bay, there is a very real risk of fatalities

Forum where water skiing and ski tubes often mean children in the water. Jet skis regularly use these same bays at ridiculous speeds. There is little guidance in the regulations issued by Roads and Maritime. In fact it seems these craft can and do travel as fast as they wish. Email, 13 Oct 2015 John Taylor, Woy Woy

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The Peninsula - a cash cow for the council Last week I saw Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna on television disputing the findings of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal when it said Gosford Council was not “fit for the future”. Unbelievable. How could they possibly come to such an ill-informed conclusion? But then again, perhaps the inspectors were a little disappointed when they turned into Blackwall Road in the Woy Woy CBD and saw potholes the size of football fields and as deep as bomb craters. Or perhaps it was as they continued to be shaken, rattled

Forum and rolled on any and every other street they travelled on. When they saw that the method used to fill potholes is the same one that was in use when I moved to this end of the Coast over 30 years ago. The method that didn’t effectively repair the pothole then and still doesn’t. A method that sees the cold mix disappear with the next shower of rain and leaves a slightly bigger and deeper hole for next time. A patchwork of poorly designed, poorly constructed roads that are a disgrace and damage our cars. Of streets that flood at just the

thought of rain. Where kerbing and guttering are not even contemplated this century. A legacy of mismanagement and neglect that has been perpetuated for decades. We on the Peninsula have no future. We are a cash cow for the waste and inefficiency that is inherent in the current council and management. Sorry, Lawrie, the sooner you and your mates are gone the sooner we might get even a small proportion of our rates spent on us and not grandiose schemes for the Gosford waterfront and elsewhere.

I have been waiting for friends to arrive and have helped so many people who have no idea which of the three ways to go. I was told that it is railway property and I needed to contact

Forum them so I wrote an email. Nothing, for four years, has happened. Now, when Woy Woy is watching shops close, it is time to act and help Woy Woy to prosper. Woy Woy has so much going for it, and Ettalong and Umina, that a few signs would be worth a huge amount to the people who come here for a day trip.

I agree wholeheartedly with Margaret Lund’s letter in relation to the erosion at Ettalong. But I want to stress that the Ettalong foreshore work was done with Federal Government funding.

Forum Several million dollars was used and the project took over three years to get started. Email, 14 Oct 2015 Shery Stewart, Ettalong

Email, 21 Oct 2015 Laurie Powell, Woy Woy

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Signs like: Fisherman’s Wharf, Deepwater Shopping Centre, Buses, Taxis and now a sign to the new oval. What a wonderful way to promote the area. We live in such a delightful place so let’s make the most of it and showcase the area. A good start would be signs as you come through the turnstiles. Email, 12 Oct 2015 Irene Dunn, Woy Woy

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Flood prone, local flooding and sea level rise In response to the Peninsula News (12 Oct 2015), page 4 article “Flood plan could have ‘adverse impact’”. Pat Aiken’s details of flood prone properties on the Peninsula reveals that “flood prone” does not include local flooding. These are two distinct categories. Suggesting that there is only one property in Umina flood prone shows that local flooding during certain weather events is a separate category (see Peninsula News 27 April 2015). What then is the future for those properties subject to local flooding in the next 100 years? The comment “We are not saying the government has to put in heaps of money” fails to accept the true impact of climate change when Gosford’s councillors this year discussed sea level rise

Forum projections, the variations for 2100 were low 0.53 metres and high 0.98 metres. Whatever level is selected, the overall cost will be enormous with all levels of government financially unable to assist every affected resident. Procrastination has not been a good choice. The Department of Planning and Environment produced the discussion paper “Your future Central Coast September 2014” leading to a regional growth and infrastructure plan. Is this a growth plan or a replacement plan for the residents of the 2075 properties declared “flood prone”? Letter, 2 Oct 2015 Norman Harris, Umina

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Local committee mentioned in parliament The local Tackling Drugs and Alcohol Committee has had its second meeting, at Ettalong Diggers, on Friday, October 16. BlueWave living in Kathleen St Woy Woy

BlueWave Living selected as finalist BlueWave Living at Woy Woy has been selected as a finalist for the Employer Excellence in Aged Care Award in the 2015 NSW-ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards and is in the running to win prizes worth more than $2500. The ﬁnalists will be presented and winners announced at an awards presentation dinner to be held at the Dubbo RSL in November. BlueWave Living is a community owned not-for-proﬁt organisation providing care and accommodation for 96 residents. Onsite services including physiotherapy, hairdressing, pet therapy, laundry services, music

therapy and social outings. Volunteers from the local community contribute their time and energy to assist residents. With a strong focus on the training, safety and wellbeing for their 100 employees, BlueWave Living encourages them to further their education and provides regular training sessions. A gym membership is offered to permanent staff, regular social functions are organised and a fringe beneﬁt card is also offered. The awards aim to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contribution businesses, individuals and community groups make in their local communities. Media release, 20 Oct 2015 Kirsty Monk, NSW-ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has highlighted how the issue of addiction is being addressed by the committee in a speech to Federal Parliament on Tuesday, October 13. “Tackling the problem of drugs and alcohol is a critical issue and one that impacts families and communities right across the Central Coast,” Ms Wicks said. “In talking with specialist representatives on this committee, including our police and our health representatives, as well as with parents and local residents in my electorate, it became clear to me that this is a community asking what we can do to help. “It is a strong sign that people on the Central Coast want to make

a real and demonstrable difference in tackling issues related to drugs and alcohol. “At our ﬁrst meeting, we heard from a number of inﬂuential local leaders from our community, including government and nongovernment health representatives and club and pub licensees and managers. “One of the proposals to emerge from this discussion was the idea that people suspected of being drug affected and potentially banned from one licensed venue could also potentially be stopped from entering all pubs and clubs in the Brisbane Water Local Area Command. “There was also discussion around applying for Category 3 funding under the New South Wales Club Grants scheme to run local awareness and educational campaigns. “In particular there was a very strong will to use these funds to

tackle drug and alcohol problems in our region in a lasting and positive way. “We heard during the committee meeting that around eight out of 10 crimes involve alcohol and that there is a similar rate of alcohol abuse when it comes to domestic violence. “Other people around the table raised other important issues, including around education and also the challenge that some young people on the Central Coast simply think that they want to be able to try it. “While I understand that the National Ice Taskforce has been working hard at considering potential next steps, on a community level we have also been actively discussing what can be done. “There is still a lot of work to be done,” she said.

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NDIS on track to start in July 2016 Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, has confirmed the Central Coast is one of the first locations of the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Organisations like Coast Community Connections in Woy Woy are already gearing up to provide services under the NDIS, according to CEO Mr Andrew Tuck. “Our team will provide a tailored approach to the specific needs of the client,” Mr Tuck said. Ms Wicks has announced that the landmark scheme will be phased in from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017. “The new contracts will reduce red tape and vitally assist in the transition from current arrangements to the new claiming

process on the NDIS,” Ms Wicks said. By the end of the transition, the full NDIS is expected to have around 115,000 participants in NSW. The agreement also provides another 26,000 people who are not currently receiving services to enter the scheme from July 2018. Ms Wicks said people currently receiving support through the NSW Government specialist disability service will be moving to NDIS first, whilst people receiving State or Commonwealth support will continue to do so until they transition to the new NDIS. “We are delivering the NDIS on time, within budget and in full,” she said. Media release, Sep 17, 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks Website, 22 Oct 2015 Coast Community Connections

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Director of community growth, Ms Judy Jaeger said Council has widened the restrictions originally introduced by the NSW Government in order to provide safe breathing conditions in all Gosford public spaces. “These measures have been introduced to ensure the local community has access to safe public spaces that offer maximum protection from the harmful health and social impacts of smoking,” Ms Jaeger said. “Our beaches and foreshores are very popular spots as the weather warms up and Peninsula families and residents have the right to enjoy our pristine natural

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Live entertainment will commence at 9.30 on the Sunday. “We want to get everyone up early and dancing”, said Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber President. Bob Howe and The Hillbilly Heaven Band will be joined onstage this year by the vibrant and fun-loving Sharnee Fenwick. They have toured extensively both locally and internationally and have been nominated for many awards. The Belinda Adams Band with Chris Gable will also make a special appearance. Due to public demand, the famous 2GO “How many Oysters Can you Eat in 30 seconds” will now have two sessions. The Festival will have over 100 stalls throughout the foreshore streets of Ettalong Beach highlighting the local oysters and a variety of sensational street food from around the world. Well known wine companies from the Hunter Valley will be present and cold ales will be available from the Ettalong Beach Diggers Club Beer Stall. An extensive selection of beautifully handcrafted products will be on sale and will make perfect gifts. There will also be many community organisations

showcasing their services like the Salvation Army and Central Coast Marine Rescue. In the Kidz Zone, there are loads of activities for the young ones from amusement rides, horse rides, bungee jumping to face painting and craft activities to ensure the kids are well looked after. Matthew says “We welcome the commitment of our partnership with Gosford City Council and the Ettalong Diggers Club which has secured the festival for future years. Our sponsors are crucial to the success of the event and we also thank our major sponsors, The Ettalong Beach Hotel and Central Coast Holden and Brisbane Waters Private Hospital together with our media sponsors Peninsula News ,Radio 2GO/Sea FM, Central Coast Advocate and NBN Television. Our local sponsors are Peninsula Office Supplies at Umina Beach and Hello World Woy Woy”. This will be a first class food and wine festival promoting the local area and showcasing the beautiful Peninsula and its magnificent waterways. For more information and stall applications please visit www.oysterfestival.com.au

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Education

School choir selected Ettalong Public School’s choir performed as part of the massed choir at the Central Coast Choral Festival on Monday, October 19. “Our choir is going from strength to strength thanks to the wonderful commitment of Merran Hansford,”

Taking part in dance program “The children are led through a warm-up and then create a dance together,” said principal Ms

Deborah Callender. “It is upbeat and very energetic and students are enjoying learning the new moves. “They are learning about traditional forms of dance while developing their dance and social

Newsletter, 20 Oct 2015 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

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The Pretty Beach dance program is energetic and upbeat

Each class at Pretty Beach Public School takes part in a dance program every Tuesday.

said school principal Mr Colin Wallis. “The choir has also been selected to perform at the internationallyrenowned Schools Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on November 27,” Mr Wallis said.

skills. “The dance program provides opportunities to be creative and expressive while gaining their self confidence.” Newsletter, 15 Oct 2015 Deborah Callender, Pretty Beach Public School

Ettalong Public School principal Mr Colin Wallis has attended the NSW Primary Principals’ Association Annual Conference in Sydney from Tuesday, October 20, to Friday, October 23. “As president of the Central Coast Primary Principals’ Association, I will be involved in several state meetings,” Mr Wallis said. He said he would also attend

a series of professional learning activities presented by renowned speakers such as Rosie Batty, Ted McCain and Dr Matt McClure. “I will also have the opportunity to meet with the Minister for Education, Mr Adrian Piccoli, and Premier Mike Baird,” he said. “It will be an invaluable learning experience for myself and will assist in further developing quality school programs,” he said. Newsletter, 20 Oct 2015 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

Market day and movie night success A market day and movie night held on Saturday, October 17, were a great success for Umina Beach Public School P and C Association.

Pretty Beach Public School students participating in the weekly dance program

“They worked very hard for many months planning and delivering these two events,” said school principal, Ms Lyn Davis. “The children enjoyed the paper plane competition and a lovely

evening was enjoyed by families,” Ms Davis said. The market day raffle alone raised $4000 and all prize winners have been notified. Teachers, students and families all sold raffle tickets before and during market day. Newsletter, 20 Oct 2015 Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School

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Education

Year three and four students from Pretty Beach Public School at the Great Aussie Bush Camp

Students went on bush camp Year 3 and 4 students from Pretty Beach Public School went to the Great Aussie Bush Camp at Kincumber on October 6 and 7. “For many, this was their first overnight excursion and they displayed excellent resilience,” said organising teacher Mr Andy Podmore from Pretty Beach Public School. “The students were challenged on numerous activities designed

to put people out of their comfort zones,” Mr Podmore said. “These included the tree climb, abseiling, canoeing, high ropes and sports sessions. “They also had a special disco night. “Not only did the students rise to the challenge, they displayed excellent team work and cooperation skills,” he said. Newsletter, 15 Oct 2015 Andy Podmore, Pretty Beach Public School

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Education

Wipeout day to be held at Woy Woy South WipeOut is Woy Woy South Public School’s major annual P and C Association fundraising activity, held late in term four. “It involves a whole lot of fun with children participating in activities with inflatable water slides and gaining sponsorship for the activities which then goes to the P and C to support school

programs,” said school principal Ms Kim Whealey. “Children must bring in some sponsorship in order to participate on the day and a minimum amount is set to cover the cost of the equipment on the day,” Ms Whealey said. “Prizes are awarded to the highest fundraiser in both boys and girls and a special prize for the

highest fundraising class. “Fairy floss, snowcones and twisty pretzels will also be available for purchase on the day and a preordered sausage sizzle. “It is a huge day and the date has been set as Friday, December 4,” she said. Newsletter, 20 Oct 2015 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

School campaigns to ‘fix Melbourne Ave’ The Umina Beach Public School’s school council along with the Umina Beach and Ettalong Roads community group are campaigning to “fix Melbourne Ave”. “With no footpaths for pedestrians, the section of the road near the crossing to the school is dangerous and unsafe,”

said principal Ms Lyn Davis. “Students, parents and children on bikes are forced to walk or ride on the edges of the rutted, potholed roads to avoid the sandy, uneven nature strips and vehicles parked on either side,” Ms Davis said. “There is really no safe place to walk here. “A parent tripped, fell and

badly injured herself in one of the potholes recently. “She was not the first and we are sure she will not be the last. “We have previously approached council about this issue to no avail,” she said. As a result, the school has now started a petition and is asking the community to drop in to the office to sign it. “Sign the petition to try and convince council this is an issue that needs addressing, to make this section of road safe for the hundreds of kids and families who use it every day.” Newsletter, 20 Oct 2015 Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School

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History

Amphicar was novel solution to frustrating problem There are many rich stories about the Bouddi Peninsula and its people. This story involves a prominent local man, his novel solution to a frustrating problem, new and unusual technology, an object of public curiosity and an Australian first. Rod first came to Wagstaffe in 1930 as a 10-year-old boy. His mother had purchased a holiday home on the shores of Brisbane Water where they could look across the estuary to Ettalong just a few hundred yards away – later to prove a tantalising prospect. The family subsequently moved from Sydney to Wagstaffe to live, increased their land and property holdings and established what became known as the San Toy Estate. The boy who holidayed at Wagstaffe with his family in time became a young married pharmacist still living on the family estate. Now wanting to also work in the district, he opened his own pharmacy at Ettalong in 1946 just across that short stretch of water from his home at Wagstaffe. In so doing he created for himself an ongoing dilemma. Many would perhaps find this a delightful dilemma and clearly not insuperable. Nevertheless, in order to understand what we will assume was a somewhat welcome conundrum, consider the geography of the Central Coast: that complex land and water mosaic that sometimes rendered a journey less straightforward than at first glance. So that for Rod to drive to work at Ettalong from Wagstaffe in 1946 entailed a round trip of some 80km via Gosford appropriating up to an hour of his day. Yet there was his pharmacy in view just a few hundred metres from his home across a narrow section of Brisbane Water. Frustrating indeed! This situation was to prevail until the opening of the Rip Bridge in 1974 linking the Woy Woy and Bouddi Peninsulas. For many years Rod’s solution took advantage of the shortest, most direct and most pleasant route. At first he would row back and forth across the water to Ettalong. Later he made the crossing even faster by motorboat. While these were enjoyable means of commuting to work they were never completely satisfactory. The vagaries of the weather and water conditions, security of the boats at Ettalong and lack of a vehicle over there were among the drawbacks. The ultimate and most creative solution to Rod’s delightful dilemma was the extraordinary Amphicar. An article in the Sydney Morning Herald prompted his interest in the ground-breaking amphibious car. He immediately recognised its potential as an interesting and better alternative to the conventional watercraft he had been employing. Furthermore it offered other advantages for his professional practice. First Rod needed to do some research. Thus local mechanic Joe

Gidsburg indicated he would be able to repair and maintain the vehicle. The local agent for Amphicar had concerns about the possible corrosive effects of salt water. This led to a delay of two years in obtaining a warranty. Despite this, in 1965 Rod went ahead and purchased the first Amphicar sold in Australia. The challenge of embracing new-fangled technology was not going to hold him back. Indeed he may have been attracted to the idea of pioneering a new form of transport in Australia. The bright red Radford Amphicar was made in Berlin, West Germany. Having arrived in Adelaide

by sea it was driven to Sydney where, following inspection and registration, it was ready to motor to its final destination at Ettalong. Its arrival there was featured on television. With many overland miles already on the odometer it was driven into the water for the first time at Ettalong with Rod at the wheel and the rest of the Radford family on board. Sometime later it appeared on the Bob Dyer television program. It was shown motoring around the local area, on land and in the water. It also made an appearance in Sydney against the Harbour Bridge

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and the slowly growing Opera House. The time came for the vehicle to be put to work. Passage of the vehicle from the water on arrival at Ettalong’s sandy beach initially proved a little tricky. It stalled on the first two attempts before the optimum exit speed was found. The drive across the beach and up steep Cable Rd to the nearby pharmacy was then negotiated without further difficulty. This daily debarkation was later improved by laying sleepers at the Ettalong exit. Rod also set to work on the Bouddi side of the channel. He built a ramp and a track from his property to Wagstaffe Ave thus better connecting them to the local roads on that side. Having fluidly solved the problem of travel to and from work, Rod turned his attention to improving customer service with the Amphicar. It was put to further use in the practice of delivering supplies by land and water as far as

Empire Bay. If you were lucky enough to have a property on the water you were the recipient of hand delivered five star service. Although a private vehicle, in a rare instance it was used for a medical evacuation – unfortunately the patient died. Authorities in parts of Europe actually employed the Amphicar as a first aid and rescue vehicle. Not surprisingly the Radford Amphicar attracted popular interest. It resulted in small crowds gathering at Ettalong to view its arrival and departure. Rod said: “I get some astonished looks from holiday makers when I drive into the water and cruise off among the boats.” Rod owned and operated two of these vehicles over a period of some 10 years, each having a life span of about five years. Spares for the second vehicle were obtained by stripping the first. Replacement of suspension and brake linings was required due to saltwater corrosion. As a watercraft the Amphicar behaved well in most weather conditions including rough water. Rod once said “on one occasion I did not realise just how choppy the water was until I switched the headlights on”. The second vehicle owned by Rod was sold for 10 pounds to a Mr Rowan Hatfield of Indoorapilly in Queensland. He has been restoring the vehicle over a three-year period and hopes to exhibit it here for a short period when the restoration has been completed. The only other Amphicar on the Central Coast known to Rod was situated at Toowoon Bay. John Moran and David Dufty, 2014

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Out&About

Crafts centre writes to council Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre has written to Gosford Council about “cars for sale” being parked near the centre. “Car parking can be at a premium on many of our class days with the number of cars for sale taking up spaces,” said committee

member, Ms Penny Howard. “In view of this, we have written to the council traffic management committee requesting a meeting to address the issue and try to come to some mutually acceptable outcome,” she said. Newsletter, 19 Oct 2015 Penny Howard, EBACC

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President and new member play mother and daughter Woy Woy Little Theatre Company president Ms Christine Vale and Ms Kimberly Kelly, the newest member of Woy Woy Little Theatre, play mother and daughter in the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent production. Noel Cowardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedy of manners Hay Fever opens at the Peninsula Theatre on Friday, October 30, for a three-weekend season. Ms Kelly has been performing in variety shows, musicals, full length plays and film for more than 10 years, but was drawn to the Noel Coward comedy for a number of reasons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mainly because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun piece and when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on stage I like to have fun,â&#x20AC;? Ms Kelly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also been hearing positive things about Woy Woy Little Theatre and decided to check them out,â&#x20AC;? she said. Ms Kelly plays Sorel, the

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family. The Father, David Bliss (Colin Turner), is a popular novelist married to Judith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Conventional behaviour and conventional morality are not well understood in this household.â&#x20AC;? Each member of the family, unknown to the others, has invited a guest for the week-end. They include a career diplomat Richard Greatham (Graham Vale), Sandy Tyrrell (Luke Kaalim), Myra Arundel (Jen Mealing) and Jackie Coryton (Madeleine Stephenson). These unsuspecting guests do not know what they have let themselves in for. Hay Fever will be presented at the Peninsula Theatre, corner McMasters and Ocean Beach Roads, Woy Woy. Bookings can be made only through the Woy Woy Little Theatre website (woywoylt.com.au). Media release, 22 Oct 2015 David Wicks, Woy Woy Little Theatre

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4325 1420 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 Inc. Meet every Tue and Fri 9am-2pm - 109 Birdwood Ave, Umina - Painting and Canvas drawing. Volunteers welcome hospitalartaustralia.com.au

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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

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

Brisbane Water Caravan Club located on the Central Coast and looking for new members

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

Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) 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

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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

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

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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

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Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club Everglades Country Club 2nd Tues 11am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 4341 7177

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.

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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

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

Rotary Club of Umina Beach Wednesdays 6.30pm Everglades Country Club 0409 245 861 curleys@ozemail.com.au

0409 245 861 Rotary Club of Woy Woy Tues 6pm Everglades Country Club. Don Tee 0428 438 535

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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

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

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Woy Woy Branch Everglades Country Club 7.30pm 2nd Mon 0412 517 520

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

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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

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

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. Tues & Thurs 9am to 1pm p 4341 2594

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

Central Coast Lapidary Club, Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, cabochons, faceting, enamelling, stone fieldtrips & fossicking. Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 8.30am-2.30pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

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

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

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Out&About

Music and dance festival for people with disabilities A music and dance festival for people with disabilities will be held at the Peninsula Community Centre next month. “Discobility is an opportunity for people with a disability to entertain and share their talents in the performing areas with a focus on song, dance, musical performances, reading and an ‘open mic’,” said Coast Community Connections chief executive officer, Mr Andrew Tuck. The festival is open to the whole community.

The event was established in 2012 and will be held for the fourth time this year on Saturday, November 21. It was originally established to help celebrate and recognise International Day of People with a Disability to encompass the ethos of the “Don’t Dis My Ability” campaign and to promote social inclusion. “As the Central Coast’s first daytime music and dance party festival, the event provides an opportunity for people with a disability to spend time with their

families, friends, carers and the community, to take part and listen to a full timetable of performers and participate in workshops and activities run by local companies,” he said. Event areas include Boogie Central, The Acoustic Corner, Workshop Haven, Kids Corner and the Chill Out Zone. The day will also include a chance for people to perform in groups or as individuals. Newsletter, Spring 2015 Andrew Tuck, Coast Community Connections

Peninsula directory of services, contacts and support groups

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Emergency

The Peninsula Diary of Events For events in post code areas 2256 and 2257 Monday, Oct 26 Mindfulness adult colouring in, Coast Community Connections, Peninsula Community Centre, 93 McMasters Rd Woy Woy, 10am to 11:30am, bookings essential

Tuesday, Oct 27 Ettalong Uniting Church Fashion Parade from 10:30am featuring garments from Sarongs, Ettalong Uniting church Hall, Picnic Parade

Thursday, Oct 29 Author Event, Lisa Chaplin, author of The Tide Watchers at Woy Woy Library, 2pm to 3pm

Friday, Oct 30 Woy Woy Little Theatre Company’s production of Noel Coward’s Hay Fever opens at the Peninsula Theatre and plays through to November 15

Saturday, Oct 31 Facing the Past Shaping a

Healthy Future service for child abuse survivors and their families, St Lukes Anglican Church, 151 Blackwall Rd Woy Woy, 6pm

Sunday, Nov 1 Umina PCYC Boxing Sparring Day

Thursday, Nov 5 Rick Price at Hardys Bay Club, main meal and show Road safety workshop for grandparents, Woy Woy Library, 10am to 12pm

Saturday, Nov 7 Arts and Crafts Day, The Bays community hall Pearl Beach Progress Association monthly meeting, community hall, 5pm An international concert with Sandy Brechin and Ewan Wilkinson, Troubadour Folk and Acoustic Club, CWA Hall, Woy Woy from 7pm Umina Boardriders final 2015

competition and end of year presentation, Umina or Tudibaring Beach followed by the Jungle Tree

Sunday, Nov 8 15th Annual Brisbane Water Oyster Festival, Ettalong Beach Foreshore, from 9:30am Creative on the Coast markets, Empire Bay from 9am to 2pm

Saturday, Nov 14 First Woy Woy Sea Scouts official opening of renovated hall, 11am to 1pm for official ceremony at 11:15am and refreshments at 12pm, 2 North Burge Rd Woy Woy opposite Lions Park Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre annual exhibition and sale, Peninsula Community Centre, McMasters Rd, 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 10am to 3pm Book and CD Launch, Christmas on the Aeolian Islands by Diana Santamaria and Gaetano Rando, Red Lime Café, Blackwall Rd Woy Woy , 10am

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

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

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

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

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

Accommodation Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Cassie4Youth 4322 3197 Coast Shelter 4325 3540 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027

Animal Rescue Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

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

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

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

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

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

Problems, Habits & Addiction Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524

Transport Taxi 131 008 Busways 4368 2277 City Rail 131 500

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

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Arts and crafts exhibition is planned The Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre will be holding its annual exhibition on November 14 and 15. A cafe will be included with sweet and savoury home-made treats, as well as cakes and slices. There will be a card making table to give children instruction about how to make some unique gifts or Christmas cards using the gelatine print method and face painters will also be on hand. There will be a water colours demonstration and instructions on how to make sub catchers, with

The Empire Bay Public School Touch Team

Boys’ team makes top eight in touch football The Empire Bay Public School Boys Touch team has made it into the top eight teams in the NSW PSSA Knockout. The Empire Bay Public School boy’s touch football team became the Central Coast champions of the NSW PSSA knockout competition

on Tuesday, October 13. The boys have had to win six games to progress to the top eight teams in the state to battle it out for the NSW PSSA championship on Monday, October 26, in Sydney. To date the boys have defeated Pretty Beach Public School (91), Woy Woy Public School (2-

1), Umina Beach Public School (3-1), Avoca Public School (1-0), Berkeley Vale Public School (64) and Warnervale Public School (5-1) in the grand final for Central Coast teams. Media release, 15 Oct 2015 Katherine Miller, Empire bay Public School

proceeds going to the centre. In addition to 30 market stalls, there will be a variety of musicians, artists and students from Woy Woy School of Music busking and displaying their talents. The Entrance Rotary Club will run a raffle for the benefit of the Ettalong centre and tickets will be available at the exhibition. Prizes include a $3000 travel voucher, bed and breakfast for two, and a $150 jewellery voucher and a $100 restaurant voucher. Newsletter, 21 Oct 2015 Penny Howard, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre

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Sport

Leisure Centre celebrates 10 years The Peninsula Leisure Centre celebrated its 10th birthday with a free family fun day on Saturday, October 24. The family fun day ran from 8:30am until 2:30pm and featured free pool access, waterslide, pool inflatables, jumping castle, barbecue, face painting and demonstrations by the Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park. A celebrity water polo match was played involving special guest captains Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna and local radio host Mr Craig Annis. Cr McKinna said the Peninsula Leisure Centre had made a significant contribution to the community over the last decade. “This flagship facility is home to a huge number of organisations, groups and other people that enjoy an amazing variety of recreational activities,” Cr McKinna said. “It plays a key role in making our community a vibrant, healthy, inclusive and fun place to live and

play. “Since opening its doors in October 2005, the Peninsula Leisure Centre has welcomed over two million recreational swimmers and 850,000 gym users. “The centre has transformed many lives through 25,000 group fitness classes and turned plenty of kids into confident swimmers via 130,000 learn to swim classes. “All up, the number of kilometres run on the Centre’s treadmills would take you around the world 16 times. “Plus we’re continuing to support the ever-increasing demand for sport and leisure in our region by improving these facilities and services, like the $200,000 we’ve recently invested to upgrade the Centre’s gym equipment,” he said. The Peninsula Leisure Centre is located at 243 Blackwall Road in Woy Woy.

The day was attended by 44 bowlers and raised $880 for Central Coast Kids in Need. An additional $151 was raised at John Orme’s Aloha Bowls Day to make an all up total of $1,031. The monthly event has now reached the $10,000 mark in 2015 with just the one bowls day to go before the 2015 cheque gets handed over in December. Central Coast Kids in Need raises money to assist families who have seriously ill children with prolonged illness. On the day, the Lucky Rink

The Peninsula Leisure Centre 50 metre pool

Media release, 19 Oct 2015 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council

Charity day at Sporties at Woy Woy The Sporties at Woy Woy October charity bowls day was held on Sunday, October 18.

Sport

Draw was won by English visitor Mr Paul Darius over local boy Mr Keith Brown. Mr Darius also presented some pennant flags from his bowling club, Ladygate in Ruislip, west of London. Big winners at the raffle were, Barbara Azzopardi, Marion, Mark Fenton, Paul Darius, Bill Shanahan, Mick Stone and Noel Goodwin. Sadly, the club lost one of its long time members Geoff Smith and sympathy has been extended to his wife Sonia and son William. The next Charity Day will be held on Sunday, November 15. Media release, 19 Oct 2015 Ken Dixon, Sportys at Woy Woy

Please join us for an evening in celebration of Central Coast Sport

2015 Central Coast Sports Awards Friday 20 November @ Mingara Recreation Club 6.30 for 7pm start Celebrating our 2015 Central Coast Sporting Hall of Fame Inductees and

Awarding the 2015 Sports Stars of the Year Young Official

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Sport

Woy Woy hosts Friendship Day Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club hosted the annual Friendship Day between Woy Woy and Ettalong Women’s Bowling Clubs on Thursday, October 15. Four teams of four players from each club played a game of 18 ends in a friendly but competitive game, ending with a win to Ettalong by just three points.

At the end of the game, the bowlers had a light luncheon during which the president of Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club, Ms Dianne Elsom, presented the Friendship Shield to Ettalong Women’s Bowling Club president, Ms Lauren Williams. Media release, 16 Oct 2015 Gaye Scarfe, Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club

From left Lauren Williams and Dianne Elsom with the Friendship Shield

Mixed pairs played in the heat

The Umina Skate Park will host a round of the NSW Skate Park Leagues

Skate park round held at Umina Umina Skate Park is to be the site of the local rounds of the NSW 2015-16 Skate Park Leagues on Saturday, November 21.

The Umina round, which is part of a series of amateur events being held at skate parks across Australia, offers skateboarders, scooter and BMX riders the chance

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APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

to pull out their best tricks as they compete to be champion of their region. The winners of the amateur events will progress to the state finals which will be held at Swansea Skate Park, Lake Macquarie, in January. The state winners will then compete in March at the national Skate Park League finals in Melbourne. Registration will open on the morning of the event from 9:30am onwards and competitors are encouraged to get in early as up to 100 entrants are expected. Market and food stalls will available on offer on the day. The Umina Skate Park was opened in 1998 and was designed by Chad Ford. It was extended in 2002. Media release, 19 Oct 2015 Nathan Slade, Gosford Council

Umina Beach Bowling Club’s mixed pairs final were played on Saturday October, 17 in hot conditions, between the evergreen pairing of Brian and Dawn Burrows against the next wave of rising talent, Mal Dodds and Leanne Chenoworth. Brian and Dawn got away to an early start and after five ends had a comfortable lead of 9-1.

However, the nerves settled and Mal and Leanne fought back and after 10 ends were only two shots behind. Unfortunately, they then struck Brian and Dawn in a purple patch of bowling with both showing why they have been a force at the club for many years, running away and taking the title, once again, with a 27-10 victory. Media release, 18 Oct 2015 Ian Jarratt, Umina Bowling Club

New date for Boardriders The Umina Boardriders last competition for the year has been moved to Saturday, November 7. The event will be held at Umina or Tudibaring Beach, depending on conditions, and members will be notified closer to the date.

The November competition will be followed by the end of year presentation to be held at the Jungle Tree at the conclusion of the day’s competition. Food and beverages will be provided. Media release, 15 Oct 2015 Craig Glynn, Umina Boardriders

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