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Scott calls for community action on merger Action by the community is the only thing that could save Gosford Council from being forced by the NSW Government into a merger with Wyong, according to Labor councillor Vicki Scott. Cr Scott said she would be addressing a community rally that was to be held on Saturday, November 7 on the forecourt of the Gosford Council building in Gosford. “Parts of the Coast, like the Peninsula, already feel like they are under-represented,” Cr Scott said. “Imagine dealing with a council for an area as big as Canberra with as many people as the Northern Territory and only 10 or a maximum of 15 councillors instead of 20,” Cr Scott said. “This is bigger than the tax office and Gosford waterfront. “This is huge. “It is about the absolute future of this region and it will affect us for generations,” she said. Following years of speculation and in spite of statements to the contrary, local councils across NSW have been given one month to show why the recommendations of IPART regarding their forced amalgamation should not be adopted. A group of concerned locals, calling themselves Our City, Our Council, Our Choice, organised Saturday’s peaceful rally to encourage and support Gosford Council in perusing its continuance as a standalone entity. In June, Gosford Council unanimously declared it believed it was fit for the future and its submission to IPART expressed its arguments for continuing as a stand-alone council. In October, IPART released its report card which declared Gosford “unfit” for the future and recommended it amalgamate with Wyong or form a joint organisation. Wyong Council was also declared unfit but has since declared, by one vote, a preference to amalgamate with Gosford to form a new Greater Central Coast Regional Council which would take in Wyee and abolish the Joint

Jeff Sundstrom demonstrates at Gosford Council in support of Vicki Scott’s call for community action to stop forced amalgamation

Regional Planning Panel. “I think the community probably largely doesn’t know what is going on but really there is a great need for the community to be aware of what the effect of this is going to be,” Cr Scott said. According to Cr Scott, an amalgamation would result in lower levels of community representation and less contact between the community and council staff. Ms Scott said she believed the amalgamation could have a negative impact on community centres and all the other services

and facilities that Gosford Council has been known to deliver. “It will change the way we go about getting funding and will lead to even more detachment of communities at the edges of the region, including the Peninsula,” she said. “It is never too late; we have got until November 18 and the community can use its voice, that is why the rally was held.” Cr Scott said she did not think a bigger council would result in better infrastructure for the region. “What’s that saying about size?’

she said. “Blacktown Council is the biggest council in NSW and it is having financial troubles,” she said. Wyong jumped too early to make its preferences known to the NSW Government, according to Cr Scott. “The big problem for this region now is five people in Wyong made a decision that will have a big impact on the community of Wyong and potentially on the people of Gosford, without delving in to the other side of the argument,” she

said. Gosford Council decided to continue to explore its options in the time available before declaring its intentions to the NSW Government on November 18. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the examination of options included having an ongoing dialogue with Wyong Council and conducting due diligence into all available options. Cr Scott said “no one has told me how I should vote on the issue of amalgamation but the conservatives are being told, by someone outside their community, how to vote and I think that is a shame for the people they represent.” In terms of what a new amalgamated council would mean for issues such as the future of Gosford Council’s Coastal Open Spaces Scheme, Cr Scott said no one from the state government or at a local level seemed to know the answers to such questions. “Every four years, every time there is a change in local government, there is a very real chance that things like COSS could disappear so the chance is there in an amalgamation too,” she said. Cr Scott said she thinks there has to be “some greater reason” for the NSW Government’s amalgamation push. “It is horrendous when you think about the cost, it could be $100 million -- and that money, if we want infrastructure, give both councils $50 million each and we will get the infrastructure we need. “Or for the next 20 years we will be feeling our way around figuring out which councillor belongs to which ward and it will cripple us for a long time. “That $100 million will be a line item on every budget. “A large council is a dispassionate council and the one thing that can stop it is the voice of the people,” she said. Media release, 4 Nov 2014 Jeff Sundstrom, Our City, Our Council, Our Choice Interview, 4 Nov 2015 Vicki Scott, Gosford Council READ MORE Pages 6 and 7

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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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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. The future of small productions. because it was going 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

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

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Inform dog owners about guide dogs, says councillor 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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A decision by Wyong Council to discuss its Central Coast Regional Airport plans in a conﬁdential meeting has been criticised by NSW member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP. Mr Harris said he had written to the premier, planning minister and the department of local government “seeking scrutiny of Wyong Council’s handling of their infamous, on again, off again, regional airport. “News that Wyong Council is about to commit ratepayers to a $60 million upgrade of Warnervale Airport, after spending approximately $20 million on their nowabandoned Kiar Ridge Airport, raises serious questions about secret decision making, lack of public consultation and frivolous use of ratepayers money,” he said. “It seems clear now that Council is in possession of studies and reports that cast serious doubt on the economic viability of a regional airport. “These reports have forced them to abandon their plans for Kiar Ridge, despite Blind Freddy being able to tell them that the whole proposal was a dud. “Now they want to

The amphibious aircraft potentially to be built at Warnervale Airport Wyong Council has create over 600 jobs. spend further ratepayer “These studies have money on a new confirmed a confidential on Central shown that growing the speculative upgrade of report the existing Warnervale Coast Regional Airport Warnervale Aerodrome airport, despite saying was circulated to all into a Regional Airport a few years ago that the councillors on Friday, makes more sense,” Cr current aerodrome should October 23 to be discussed Eaton said. “It will slash $217 close and the area be in a confidential session reverted to industrial use. on Wednesday, October million from the airport “These major plans and 28 and the resolution development bill...so now commitments are being reported to the full council we don’t need to negotiate with the State and Federal made in secret confidential meeting. In information released Governments, we can sessions, away from public scrutiny, and when to the media after the fund this airport ourselves. “It will deliver members of the public try meeting, it was announced Warnervale significant new jobs in our to find out information, that the council forces them to Aerodrome will become region...and those jobs are go to court, wasting more a regional airport, over already starting to flow in from general aviation.” time. ratepayers’ money. According to Wyong Wyong mayor, Cr “We have had two failed regional airport plans Doug Eaton OAM said Council, the Central Coast (Kiar Ridge and Bushells investigations have shown is the ninth largest region Ridge) and I believe that the cost of developing in Australia, yet the only ratepayers who were hit Warnervale Aerodrome as one without a regional with a special rate rise a regional airport would be airport. A confidential report $48 million and it would deserve better,” he said.

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outlined the results of population growth projections, passenger demand forecasts and economic impact studies. “These have clearly demonstrated that a regional airport is essential infrastructure in ensuring the Central Coast can service the needs of our growing population,” Cr Eaton said. “There is already signiﬁcant interest in Warnervale Airport and this Council decision will ensure it really takes off,” he said. Cr Eaton has publicly conﬁrmed that Council has entered into a heads of agreement with an American company to build amphibious aircraft at the Warnervale airport.

“Such an airport would be smaller than that originally proposed for the Kiar Ridge site, eventually allowing for 450,000 passenger movements each year. “This would be similar in size to the capacity at Ballina or Coffs Harbour Regional Airports. “The airport would be developed incrementally as demand increases. “Initially the airport will cater for general aviation aircraft before moving onto passenger carriage. “We have already commenced discussions with regional airlines to establish passenger services to Melbourne and Brisbane with 50 seat DASH 8 twin turbo prop type aircraft,” Cr Eaton added. “I hope services can start as early as next year.” “By establishing the regional airport on the existing Warnervale Airport site, Council now opens the way for the land purchased at Kiar Ridge, for $10 million, to be opened up for industrial and business park development. “Independent assessment indicates returns to Council are expected to be signiﬁcantly higher than the purchase price,” he said. Mr Laurie Eyes from the Central Coast Regional Airport Action Group said the switch back to Warnervale means: “We are right back to where we were 20 years ago.

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Funding for performing arts centre dependent on waterfront location

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Airport to take off but not everyone is on board here have been calls for NSW Government scrutiny, and even council resignations, over Wyong Council’s approach to the development of a regional airport.

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

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he chairperson of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC), Mr Graeme Inchley has written and circulated an opinion article about the Gosford Waterfront.

Performing Arts Centre must be built at Poppy Park to keep $12 million NSW Government funding

SW member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch has re-conﬁrmed the NSW Government’s commitment to the regional performing arts centre and conservatorium at the Gosford waterfront.

“The NSW Government has confirmed that the financial commitment of $12 million dollars was made on the basis that the regional performing arts centre is to be constructed on the corner of Dane Dve and Vaughan Ave, Gosford as identified in the Our City, Our Destiny Masterplan,” Mr Crouch said. “The minister for planning, Mr Rob Stokes has confirmed to me that the $12 million dollar investment into Gosford city’s regional performance centre announced in March this year is based on the development at the identified site at Gosford Park,” he said. “It must be remembered that many years of hard work and public consultation

has gone into the planning of this project as part of the Gosford Waterfront Masterplan, including our local RSL clubs, and this was endorsed by Gosford City Council in August 2013. “We cannot afford to be known as a region that cannot be trusted to know what they are doing and not sticking to the plan. “The park, which has become affectionately known as ‘poppy park’ was always planned as a ‘moving memorial’ and I believe may be placed at the Terrigal Haven next year. “However, there is no reason why a wonderful tribute to our ANZACs cannot be planned as a permanent water feature in the foyer of the Performing Arts Centre.

“The Federal Government will be watching closely the decisions made by Gosford City Council before they commit public funds to this project,” he said. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said he questioned why the NSW Government would not honour its $12 million funding pledge “just because the performing arts centre moves a few metres down the road.” According to Cr McKinna, since the success of the centenary of ANZAC commemoration that saw Gosford Park turned into a poppy ﬁeld, that patch of land had become “sacred ground”. He said Council is now working with the Friends of the Performing Arts precinct to ﬁnd a suitable

alternative location for the conservatorium and regional performing arts centre. M e a n w h i l e , parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC conﬁrmed that if Gosford Council is rethinking the location of the regional performing arts centre, the $12 million state funding “falls away”. “From a state government perspective that is black and white. “Our commitment is based on that site so if Council has a rethink it will have to go back to Cabinet and the funding will need to be rethought,” he said. Media release, Nov 2, 2015 Debra Wales, ofﬁce of Adam Crouch Interview, Nov 3, 2015 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Interview, Nov 3, 2015 Scot MacDonald, parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast

“As a long term resident of the Central Coast, I believe that the revitalisation of Gosford is a crucial component in the creation of a vibrant, economically robust and sustainable region,” Mr Inchley said. “For many years, Gosford was seen by many of its residents as failing to reach its huge potential. “However, right now, there is an opportunity to redress this situation and take a path towards real social and economic growth. “The identiﬁcation of this path began in 2008 with the development of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan “Our City, Our Destiny”. “This blueprint for transformation was funded and developed as a partnership between the NSW Government and Gosford City Council, with unprecedented community involvement. “Since then, further planning has been guided by this blueprint and has resulted in 10 hectares of the Gosford Waterfront being gazetted as a Site of State Signiﬁcance (SSS). “The SSS is unequivocal about its vision for the Waterfront: “’The Gosford Waterfront will be a vibrant and active mixed use precinct that

will connect the Gosford City Centre to the Brisbane Water foreshore. ‘New residential development will contribute to the State Government’s regional housing targets for the Central Coast, and will take advantage of Gosford’s unique water based setting. ‘The Gosford Waterfront will also be a vibrant centre for jobs, and offer regional ofﬁce opportunities for large businesses and corporations near a locally based skilled workforce.’ “As part of the SSS process, the former public school site was rezoned for mixed use development. “This provides for more ﬂexible use of the site and also facilitates private investor development funding. “To complement and further facilitate private investment, both the NSW and Federal Governments have announced programs which will greatly contribute to Gosford’s revitalization. “These are: The decision by Federal Government to create 600 new ATO jobs in Gosford, to be housed in a purpose built facility developed through private sector investment; A NSW Government pledge of $10 million towards a Continued Page 3

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Busy weekend for Marine Rescue The Marine Rescue Central Coast received five call outs over the weekend of Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 in the Peninsula area. Members received a call around midday on Saturday from a 4.4m runabout with four people onboard with an engine problem. Rescue vessel, Central Coast 21 with Mr Peter Alderton and Mr Robert Smith towed the runabout from Blackwall to the ramp at Lions Park, Woy Woy. While returning to base after a successful tow, volunteers saw a 4m sailing catamaran capsized off the entrance to Woy Woy Channel. A man and boy were attempting to right the capsized vessel.

CEN calls for pollution control

With the aid of a suitable towline, the volunteers were able to get the catamaran upright. On Sunday around 11am, volunteers received a call from a 9m yacht at Ettalong with an engine problem. Mr Ken Sharp and his crew Mr Robert Smith, Me Peter Ashworth and trainee Mr Mitch Harding assisted the yacht to its nearby mooring with Central Coast 22. Once the tow was completed, the crew was requested to assist a 5m speedboat with a flat battery and four people onboard drifting to Koolewong. Central Coast 22 was able to use jumper leads to restart the speedboat. At about noon the Roads

and Maritime Boating Services were contacted with a report of a capsized jet ski with a person in the water near the western side of St Hubert’s Island Bridge. The crew on Central Coast 21 immediately went to the area but could not find the jetski. They were signaled by people on a wharf for help where the crew saw a jet ski and trailer on their sides in the mud. Central Coast 22 was called for assistance. Volunteers got the trailer and jet ski upright and large fenders were attached to the trailer where it floated back to the launching ramp and was reunited with the jet ski. Media release, 1 Nov 2015 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue NSW

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The Community Environment Network has called for pollution control measures to be put in place around the Peninsula to ensure polluted runoff does not make it into the surrounding waterways. Network president Mr John Asquith said that anything short of that long-term aspiration for the Peninsula’s waterways is not good enough. “Gosford Council should have a long-term goal of not allowing discharges of licenced pollution such as sewer overflows,” Mr Asquith said. “Runoff from development through road drains and runoff from existing suburbs, that has not gone through a water cleanup in a gross pollutant trap and artificial wetland also needs to be stopped. “Compliance and enforcement of pollution barriers such as sediment fencing and hay bales is also an issue. “Most Central Coast development sites spew turbid water into the waterways whenever we have heavy rain,” he said. However, Mr Asquith noted that none of these pollution control measures is inexpensive. “All of this is expensive and the cost needs to be spread over time but a strategy is needed to get started,” he said. Mr Asquith said it is likely that pollution traps, particularly in built up areas such as the Woy Woy town centre, may be in the wrong location or in need of maintenance. Email, 4 Nov 2015 John Asquith, Community Environment Network

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Chamber rejects artisans for Woy Woy A proposal to turn Woy Woy’s empty shops over to artisans and not-for-profits has been labelled “well-intentioned but not the solution” by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

Revitalisation of Umina shows the way, says Chamber The revitalisation of Umina town centre shows what can be done when local business communities work with national brands, according to Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president, Mr Matthew Wales. “I can only think of three or four shops that are currently untenanted in Umina,” Mr Wales said. “Umina’s success is underpinned by the major retailers, Coles, Woolworths, McDonalds and the banks and also the fact that it is easy to get into the town centre and out of it and parking is convenient. “The chamber targeted those retailers and encouraged them to

enter the town centre or upgrade their existing businesses. “When I say targeted we, had discussions with these national retailers and highlighted the benefits of them being in town and, through their own market assessment, they made a decision that it was a good idea. “That was particularly the case with Woolworths and McDonalds,” he said. Mr Wales said Umina’s revitalisation is also indicative of an emerging trend that is seeing shoppers shift back to street retail. “It was always a trend that we had envisaged and Umina is a good example of where that is working. “My experience is that shoppers

want that street theatre. “If they had a choice they would rather shop in a strip than in a big mall and if you give them that choice they will take it.” In the last three to five years at least 350 new jobs have been created in the Umina town centre, according to Mr Wales. “The sheer fact we have 350 new jobs over the last five years is evidence the plan has worked. “McDonalds alone provides 120 jobs all for kids and then you have Aldi and Bunnings and they are employing local people. “They might be national brands but they are employing local people,” he said. Interview, 5 Nov 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Resident business woman Ms Ylenna Zajec suggested a #RenewWoyWoy campaign after seeing photographs of vacant Woy Woy shops in the Peninsula News on September 28. “I know plenty of creatives who would reactivate those spaces,” Ms Zajec said. “Let’s get something like #RenewNewcastle happening in Woy Woy,” she said. However, president of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Mr Matthew Wales said the best long-term solution would be “to get paying tenants into those spaces. “Woy Woy needs to go through a revitalisation process similar to what we have undertaken in Umina town centre,” Mr Wales said. “You have to create an environment that gives confidence to retailers that they are going to get the foot traffic. “Filling shops with not-for-profits is not going to solve that problem. “What property owners should be doing is stripping out the shops, repainting them and making them look inviting.”

Mr Wales said rentals being asked by the property owners could be a factor driving Woy Woy’s current high vacancy rates. “Price could be the case but is not necessarily always the problem.” He said that potential tenant had to see value in relation to the number of people passing their shop. “The disadvantage that Woy Woy has is that parking is difficult, traffic flow is problematic and it doesn’t have those national retailers to underpin the street economy.” The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce planned to pursue the issue of traffic management in Woy Woy in coming months. “The longer term plan is to solve the traffic issues and then secondly to target smaller national retailers that might fit with the typical main street dynamic. “When you think about Woy Woy, it has the rail station, the wharf, the eating precinct down around the pubs, the stadium and arguably one of the better shopping malls. “The problem is the old centre and we need to find ways to bring life back to that section of Blackwall Rd,” he said. Interview, 5 Nov 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Council claims pollution traps are well maintained Gosford Council has issued a statement claiming that the gross pollution traps around the Peninsula, intended to keep pollution out of Brisbane Water, are wellmaintained. The statement follows a Woy Woy resident providing photographs of debris that had accumulated over a period of months in a gross pollution trap located near Brick Wharf Rd. The resident said he had grown tired of calling Gosford Council to inform its officers of the build up of rubbish in the trap. “I even met a Council officer on site but I think I got fobbed off,” he said “At times I even climbed into the water up to my knees to put pressure on the gate so it opens to let the rubbish flow through to where it should be collected,” he said. According to Gosford Council, the Brick Wharf Rd gross pollutant trap which is a “trash rack and floating boom” is inspected once every four months as part of Council’s maintenance inspection program. “Council is aware that there is a small volume of floating debris in the trap,” Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said. “The debris is due for removal in early November and the device will be inspected at this time to assess whether any repair works

Rubbish in the Brick Wharf Road pollution trap

are required,” he said. However, the Woy Woy resident said he had lived near the Brick Wharf Rd trap for 15 years and did not believe it was regularly cleaned or that it was even the right type of device for that location. “I watched a fire extinguisher go up and down stream with the tides for over six months,” he said. There were more than 30 gross pollutant traps between the postcodes of 2256 and 2257 and they are designed to capture bulky litter and pollutants, according to Gosford Council.

There were several different types which include pit basket, track rack and proprietary gross pollutant traps. Gosford Council’s traps range in age from six months to 23 years. “Maintenance works are identified and prioritised according maintenance to Council’s inspection program,” according to Mr Anderson. “An inspection is undertaken once every four months. “However, additional inspections are made following major storm events or after customer requests.

“Council ensures CBD pit baskets are cleaned once every four months via night operations and gross pollutant trap pit devices are cleared on average every six months. “Other devices such as trash racks and floating booms are cleared on an as-needed basis. Gosford Council considers the number of gross pollution traps in service around the Peninsula’s shores to be sufficient. “Council ranks its infrastructure needs across the Gosford City region by assessing needs against

a set of criteria to establish the priority of its projects,” Mr Anderson said. “Given funding is limited; this ranking process makes sure that available funding is allocated to high priority projects. “Currently, funding for storm water drainage improvements is targeted at projects where there are high risks to public safety, the environment, private property or public infrastructure. “A key issue for Council to consider when deciding to install new pollutant traps or conduct repairs is whether there is adequate funding available to maintain these devices properly now and into the future. “Gross pollutant traps are expensive to install and replace, requiring a high level of ongoing maintenance. “Therefore installations of gross pollutant traps and similar pollutant devices are kept to a minimum where possible. “Litter is an ongoing issue for Council and is taken very seriously. “Council currently has more than 1400 litter bins and 100 pollutant gross pollutant traps throughout the Local Government Area. “Council also conducts a range of waste service initiatives including litter patrols, beach cleaning, Clean Up Australia Day and waste wise community projects.” Email, 3 Nov 2015 Nathan Slade, Gosford Council

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Council Merger

Ward system should come with merger, says Wales The Peninsula community may end up with better local government representation as a result of the NSW Government recommending that Gosford and Wyong Councils should amalgamate but it may also have to put up with the resulting job losses, according to Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president, Mr Matthew Wales. Mr Wales contacted Peninsula News following the announcement of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Fit for the Future report on Tuesday, October 20, which declared both Gosford Council and Wyong Council “unfit” to continue operating as stand-alone local governments. The report said Gosford Council failed to meet its scale and capacity criteria and stated that its preferred option would see Gosford amalgamate with Wyong or for the two councils to form a Joint Organisation. “The IPART decision was not a surprise. “We all, or certainly the business community, expected that IPART would view a Central Coast amalgamation as something that was likely,” Mr Wales said. “Here is an opportunity for the councils to move forward and do something really special for the Central Coast,” he said. “It seems like forever that the Central Coast has been left behind because the appearance is that we have two councils in conflict.” According to Mr Wales, the Hunter Valley is an example of a region that “hunts in a pack and does it very successfully. “The Central Coast has got to do the same thing and by having a combined regional council it improves our ability to lobby for state and federal funds exponentially. “It gives us a regional mass and

an economic clout combined that we don’t have with two councils.” Mr Wales said an amalgamation of Gosford with Wyong Council would be good for the region but also good for the Peninsula. When answering how that could be the case given that it would mean the number of elected local government representatives across the Central Coast would be reduced from 20 (10 on each council) to 15 (the maximum number of councillors allowed under the NSW Local Government Act) Mr Wales said: “Coming back to a local level, my answer to that is we don’t have representation now. “We don’t have one single councillor that lives on the Peninsula so you tell me what has changed? “But having said that, if there is to be an amalgamated Central Coast Regional Council, we have to go back to a ward system is essential.” Mr Wales said he did not believe Gosford Council had ever had a ward system but his preference would be for every geographical area on the Coast, including the Peninsula, would form a ward and have its own representatives. Residents would vote for councillors from their own ward and then for an over-arching mayor. Peninsula News has asked NSW Minister for Local Government Mr Paul Toole and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald for information about whether a ward system has been given any consideration as part of its state-wide local government reform agenda. We had not received a response at the time of going to press. Mr Wales envisioned every ward having two councillors, so the Central Coast would need to be split into seven wards. “That way if you had a PeninsulaBouddi ward that covered Empire Bay up to Koolewong and around to Patonga and it had its own representation, for the first time

we would have our own elected representatives, not someone from out of the area.” He said the two councils would have the opportunity to discuss issues like the need for a ward structure “in the very near future as both councils get together as they are required to do in the next 30 days and the business community starts to engage with the state government on how we envisage this working”. In response to the idea that Gosford Council may want to stick to its current resolution to remain as a stand-alone local government, Mr Wales said: “They better sort that out very quickly because the state government might do it for them and that would be a shame. “It is clear, absolutely clear, that the state government wants amalgamations to happen and I can absolutely understand each council jockeying for position and hence this media war over who is better than the other. “These guys, our civic leaders, have got to put that aside. “They’ve got to step forward and show leadership to make this happen for every resident on the Central Coast.” Mr Wales said he did not favour the formation of a Joint Organisation (JO) between the existing councils. “My view is to leave remnants of the old organisations would not be an ideal outcome. “You need to start fresh and take a broad strategic view and create a new entity which is a regional council.” Gosford Council is one of the largest employers in its local government area and Mr Wales conceded that job losses would be inevitable as a result of an amalgamation. “Inevitably there will be redundancies but I don’t know what scale that might be but if it means a more efficient and cost-effective organisation then that might be an

outcome that we will all have to wear. “The business community is more focused on efficiencies across a larger organisation and how that might help businesses and stimulate local economies. “As a regional body, I believe it will have more clout to go to state and federal government for more infrastructure funding.” In terms of infrastructure funding, the NSW Government has put $1 billion on the table as a “carrot” to encourage “unfit” councils to amalgamate. Gosford Council, along with others rated unfit across the state,

has been given 30 days to adopt one of IPART’s preferred options (either amalgamate with Wyong or form a Joint Organisation) or they will be excluded from their share of the $1 billion infrastructure funding. “I say let’s grab it and put that money into infrastructure such as roads and town centre upgrades. “That’s what other big councils do that and do that very well.” Interview, 21 Oct 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Media release, 20 Oct 2015 Julie Sheathers, Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Council administrator appointment predicted Peninsula residents should be prepared for Gosford Council to be replaced by a state-government appointed administrator before Christmas, according to president of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Mr Matthew Wales. Mr Wales said he thought both Gosford and Wyong Council would indicate an intention to move towards amalgamation when they are expected to inform the NSW

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Government of their plans on November 18. “My expectation would be that a new management team would have to be put in place to facilitate the reorganisation and merger of the two organisations,” Mr Wales said.. “That would be the practical thing to do so as to ensure the ratepayers right across the Central Coast get a professional outcome,” he said. Interview, 5 Nov 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Merger could mean less representation and more bureaucracy, says Whitfield The outcome of an amalgamation between Gosford and Wyong Councils will mean less representation and more bureaucracy, according to long-time Woy Woy resident and former Gosford councillor, Mr Keith Whitfield. Mr Whitfield has lived on the Peninsula since the 1960s and served as an alderman and then a councillor from 1977 until 1991. He said he disputed Mr Matthew Wales’ statements that the Peninsula had never been well represented on Gosford Council. Gosford became a shire when its municipal council was merged with Woy Woy and Erina in 1948, according to Mr Whitfield and then it became a city council in the 1980s. Commenting on his own time as a councillor, Mr Whitfield said: “From 1977 until the early 2000s we had very strong representation on the Peninsula.” He named Gosford City’s first mayor, Mr Don Leggett, along with Dennis Swaddling and Lynne Bockholt as particularly strong advocates for the Peninsula. “I think the political climate seems to have fizzled out for some reason,” Mr Whitfield said of the lack of strong advocacy for the Peninsula during the past 15 years. A younger population on the Peninsula means people may not have the time to dedicate to local politics, he said. Although a great deal has been achieved during Mr Whitfield’s time on the Coast, he believes local government still has a critical role to play. When the Whitfields moved to Woy Woy in the 1960s there was no town water of sewerage. Households were dependent on tank water and septic sewerage systems “so huge strides forward have been made,” he said. “When I joined Gosford Council it had a huge amount of loans to build the sewerage and water systems because we had to borrow money to build the infrastructure and the interest rates, particularly in the last 70s and 80s, were up around 18 per cent,” he said. A lot of the issues Mr Whitfield recalled working on as a councillor representing the Peninsula, including kerb and guttering and drainage to prevent local flooding, have been corrected but the area still needs infrastructure support, particularly as the population grows, he said. He said the infrastructure work is achievable, “If you’ve got a voice in the council. “And that is a problem with

amalgamation, the voice is going to get smaller. “The governments, probably both Labor and Liberal, will use forced amalgamations for greater efficiency but now we have huge growth areas like Gosford and particularly Wyong. “They’re tackling all they can in infrastructure and roads and drainage but they are going to get more remote from the people. “The bureaucrats are going to be multiplied, it is going to be a huge bureaucracy that will be more remote and have less contact for the people,” he said. He said he would argue that the Federal and State Governments have agreed that the Central Coast’s population must grow during the decades ahead, so they should be using their “coffers” to support the development of infrastructure that will be needed to service that population growth.

Mr Whitfield said Gosford Shire Council did have a ward system between 1948 and 1977. He said he served as a Labor councillor for three terms and served his final term as an independent. “One of our campaigns when three labor councillors got elected in 1977 was to abolish the ward system and the town clerk at the time came to the same conclusion as us, that the ward system should be abolished,” he said. According to Mr Whitfield, the three-ward system had, overtime, grown imbalanced and unrepresentative. His recollection is that one of the three wards ended up with twice as many voters for the same number of elected representatives as the other two. “We argued it was more democratic for all the people to elect all the councillors but I can see the problem with Woy Woy having no

representation so I am leaning back to having ward representation,” he said. “At the time Council agreed with the whole proposition and wards were abolished in 1977.” He said he was not concerned by a reduction in the number of councillors across the Central Coast from 20 to 15 if the community ended up with one local government. “I think 15 councillors should be able to represent the people of the Central Coast if they are full time. “We worked as well as being councillors.” He also supports a popularlyelected mayor. “I pushed for a popularly elected mayor … a lot of mayors are popularly elected in major cities; in Sydney, Brisbane and Newcastle they have elected people of really good calibre. “The argument that people will

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Council rejects Killcare Heights proposal Gosford Council has refused a planning proposal to allow “additional uses” on environmentally-zoned land at Killcare Heights. Due to conflict of interest declarations by councillors McKinna and Bowles and by Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson left the room for consideration of the proposal. Deputy mayor Cr Craig Doyle took chair for discussion of the resubmitted development proposal for changes to the use of land at Bell’s Living and Bell’s Green. A motion to support a recommendation that came from council staff in support of the planning proposal was not forthcoming and Cr Deanna Bocking instead moved to refuse the proposal. The reasons given were concerns relating to increased traffic, the potential disruption to Mudflat Creek, and the likelihood that the proposal would provide a precedent for future development proposals in sensitive E4 zoned areas on ecologically sensitive land. Cr Hilary Morris added that the land was not zoned for anything larger than single dwelling “and here we are proposing to have over 20 dwellings on single lots”. “I cannot overlook the concerns of the community and I have been absolutely inundated with community’s fears,” Cr Bocking said. However, Cr Bocking added: “Allegations of back door deals and bias are scurrilous and unfounded.” Cr Doyle remarked that gateway determination applications were developed to find out from the Minister whether NSW Planning would even entertain a proposal. He said that Council officers recommending the retention of E4

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zoning for the land would force the applicant to consult with a whole raft of agencies and involve the public in decision making about the future development of the land. “Council officers have done quite a good job in providing protection to the community,” Cr Doyle said. He warned that other options would be available to the applicant if the current proposal was refused. The refusal motion was carried with only Cr Doyle voting against. In May, the applicant withdrew the matter from Council to undertake further community consultation but it was resubmitted for a determination at Gosford Council’s October 27 ordinary meeting. The original planning proposal requested two lots adjoining the existing Bells tourist development at Killcare Heights be rezoned to R2 Low Density Residential. The proposal was “to allow complementary and ancillary lifestyle-type development used for permanent occupancy, but

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that could entail short term rental accommodation”. Bells Resort and surrounding lands on the Killcare Heights Plateau are predominantly zoned E4 Environmental Living and have a statutory minimum lot size of four hectares. The scale of the development proposed for the site was essentially mid to large residential lots, and the applicant was seeking to subdivide the land to lot sizes ranging from 600 square metres to 2100 square metres. The proposed average lot size was Bells Green was 1400 square metres and 950 square metres for Bells Living. However, the resubmitted development proposal was not to rezone the land but to retain the existing E4 Environmental Living zone “with site specific controls added to Schedule1 to enable development on this land parcel as requested by the planning proposal. “This amended proposal had the advantage of retaining the E4 zoning which reflected the characteristics of the land,” a report prepared by Gosford Council staff stated. The original proposal also sought Torrens title subdivision to enable to erection of a dwelling on each lot. However, the applicant expressed a willingness to change to a community title subdivision to facilitate the development “given this amendment still achieves the overall goal of the applicant to provide environmental living housing”.

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of people who value the area’s natural assets and the low-density residential development. “There is no desire for a suburb on the hill and 50 houses on these blocks would be just that. “Increased residential density in the triangle would: dramatically alter its current semi-rural nature; materially increase the risk of flooding in the Mudflat Creek catchment Council has recently spent considerable sums in developing a management plan and in doing remedial work on this area and theses blocks cut right across the upper part of the catchment.” Increased traffic congestion and the bushfire risk were also cited as reasons for Council to oppose the proposal. “That the proposal is essentially the same as put forward in the agenda of April 28 demonstrates that the proponent has failed to understand or address community concerns. The proposed use of Schedule 1 to enable a density increase is completely inappropriate. “The Department of Planning’s guidelines state that it should be used only when there is a specific need relating to a particular parcel of land that is not applicable to other lands with the same zoning. “If this proposal was successful, it would be a dangerous precedent that other residents in the triangle might be keen to exploit. “That could result in up to 500 houses instead of just 50. Gosford Council Agenda Gov.134, 27 Oct 2015 Email, 28 Oct 2015 David Legge, Killcare Wagstaffe Trust

Remembrance service The Vietnam Veterans’, Peacekeepers’ & Peacemakers’ Association of Australia Central Coast Sub-Branch will be holding a service to commemorate Remembrance Day. The service will take place at 11am on Wednesday, November 11, at the Vietnam Veterans’

Memorial on the Ettalong Foreshore in Memorial Avenue, Ettalong Beach. Mr Tony Farino, president of the Central Coast Malay/Borneo Association, will be the guest speaker. All members of the public welcome. Email, 4 Nov 2015 Robyn Creswell, VVPPAA Central Coast

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“Under the existing planning framework (LEP and DCP), the development of the land as a tourist and visitor accommodation development is permissible,” the report said. “The manner in which the land is proposed to be developed, with communal areas of open space, informal roads, areas of vegetation warranting protection, requirements for retardation basins etc is appropriate as a community titled subdivision.” Bouddi Peninsula residents had a very different interpretation of the intent of the development proposal Dr David Legge spoke at the meeting on behalf of the Killcare Wagstaffe Trust and the KillcareWagstaffe Community Association. “We are united in the opinion that this is a preposterous proposal and we are disappointed that Council representatives have allowed it to get this far,” Dr Legge said. Residents had three major areas of concern. “First, it provides no benefit to and is unsupported by the local community, “Second, it is a blatant attempt to get round the intention of the current E4 zoning, to achieve a residential sub-division and third, it fails just about every test for responsible planning and proper process,” he said. “This proposal …would enrich a single developer at the expense of local environmental values and community expectations. “Importantly, it doesn’t even come close to reflecting current state, regional, or local planning strategies. “The local community consists

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Chamber taps into Five Lands Walk The tourism sub-committee of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is about to enter a joint agreement with the Five Lands Walk to form a link between the event and the Peninsula. The agreement will see a link between the Five Lands Walk and the Peninsula that may, over time, see the event expanded to take in walks between Ettalong and Pearl Beach. In 2016, the agreement will see the Palm Beach Ferry service used to attract people from Sydney’s Northern Beaches to participate in the Five Lands Walk. “We will bring people across from the northern beaches and then bus them from Ettalong to

MacMasters Beach or Wagstaffe so they can join the Five Lands Walk,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “The long-term plan is to extend the event so visitors can arrive at the Ferry St Wharf in Ettalong and walk all the way to Pearl Beach,” Mr Wales said. “It is a really nice partnership we are hoping to promote and will be a benefit for not only Five Lands but the Peninsula could also access all those thousands of walkers and visitors who enjoy Five Lands Walk and we want to translate those visitors into consumer dollar,” he said. Interview, 5 Nov 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Council officers meet residents over laneway parking Officers from Gosford Council have met with eight local residents following the receipt of a petition regarding laneway parking between Cambridge St and Nelson St, Umina. A request to have No Parking signs erected on both sides of the laneway was to be referred to the Local Traffic Committee meeting in October for consideration. The petitioners stated that the influx of cabins and granny flats being approved in the laneways around the Peninsula area had become a very big problem for residents accessing approved garages backing on to the laneways. Petitioners believed the laneways on the Peninsula were not meant for the traffic they are now getting. They further stated that the tenants and owners of the cabins and granny flats parked their vehicles, sometimes as many as 10, in the laneways and leave little or no access for vehicles, sometimes That

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“However they may also nest in specially designed nesting boxes that have been used successfully in little penguin population recovery programs,” she said. The Pearl Beach Men’s Shed has assisted in the construction of nesting boxes for the Lion Island colony which is hoped to aid the recovery of its population. Ms Smellie said that guest speaker Ms Vardeh has been studying the population of little penguins on Lion Island since 2012 and will speak about penguin biology, her research and why the Lion Island colony has seen dramatic declines in numbers. “Cathie Stubbs, Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast coordinator, rehabilitator and rescuer has many years of

experience working with injured seabirds and other wildlife and will be another fantastic speaker on the night,” Ms Smellie said. “Cathie receives and responds to calls coming in 24 hours a day. “During the evening, Cathie will describe the threats to seabirds in our region, the difficulties of catching a spirited pelican, the processes of rehabilitation, the joy of releasing healthy birds back to the wild, how the community can get involved in much more.” The Marine Discovery Talk will run from 6:30pm to 8pm. Admission is $10 per person with bookings able to be made at www.ccmdc.org.au or 4349 4756. Media release, 2 Nov 2015 Cathie Stubbs, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

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Abolish State Government, give power to regional groups It is interesting that the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has rated Gosford and Wyong Councils as unfit and recommended that they should be amalgamated to become presumably more fit. Could IPART explain to the regional citizens exactly why they are unfit and, if so, are there other ways to become fitter than forced amalgamation by a state government? I am with a group under the name Beyond Federation who would prefer to abolish state governments instead, the reason being that they are struggling

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over $40 billion dollars. Although the big city may well have too many small councils, even there the opposition by citizens is significant. It seems to Beyond Federation that apart from abolishing state governments, the Regional Organisation of Councils, 64 already, should be given far more scope, finance and power to overcome economic and environmental problems of clusters of local governments. Many of these voluntary regional organisations have interesting records as adjuncts for a variety of purposes. Email, 26 Oct 2015 Klaas Woldring, Pearl Beach

Why are our roads so bad? In regards to the Peninsula News article, “A cash cow for the council” in the October 16 addition, Laurie Powell is the latest in a long line of letterwriters unhappy with the state of local roads and with the quality of road repairs carried out by the council. However, in 90 per cent of cases the problem is not with the repair but with the original road construction. Repairing the bitumen seal of a road is a waste of time if the original road base is defective because bitumen has no tensile strength and depends on the stability of the base for its integrity. If the road base is of inappropriate materials, has not been compacted adequately or has unsatisfactory drainage, the base will shift, a pothole will appear and no amount

Forum of refilling the pothole will cure the problem because the base will continue to move and will reopen and enlarge the pothole. Is the Council was shortchanging ratepayers by using cheap construction methods for a short term benefit that will eventually have to be paid for over the long term in higher repair and reconstruction costs? The alarming rate at which potholes seem to appear in new pavements is highly suggestive of corner-cutting at the design stage in an effort to minimize original costs. On many un-kerbed Peninsula roads, large ponds appear after rain, in some cases big enough for ducks to play in, so it would be surprising if water was not penetrating under the

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bitumen seal and saturating the road base. This will inevitably lead to surface breakdown and significant costs of making good, for lack of original case in the road works. Of course, bitumen seals do wear out and perish, so one expects problems with roads that have reached the end of their design life but the response should be immediate and thorough attention to the problem. If a pothole is left unrepaired, water will penetrate the road base and cause further shifting, leading to extended breakdown of the surface. In these circumstances, throwing makeshift filler into a pothole is a useless exercise. Normally repair will require taking up a substantial surface area, upgrading the base and laying a patch large enough to seal off the affected area. This all costs money but an appropriate upfront expenditure will save an increased expenditure at a later date leading to eventual economies. The council engineering staff must be well aware of this, so why are our roads so bad? Email, 28 Oct 2015 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

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No good reasons for separateness Today’s announcement (29 Oct 2015) of multicultural and social cohesion statistics are worrying. After 100 years of progressively developing inter-racial and interreligious understandings, Australia is now systematically developing the preconditions for a widespread breakdown in social cohesion. It has consciously and deliberately pulled apart a public schooling system and largely replaced it with publicly-funded but separated religious, ethnic and socioeconomically-layered schools. It is now commonplace for Australia’s school students from ages four to 18, to attend schools where students are collected together based on their likeness, children of the wealthy, privileged and powerful with children of the wealthy, privileged and powerful. Jewish children with Jewish children, Muslim children with

Forum Muslim children, Catholic children with Catholic children, Anglican children with Anglican children, Ananda Marga children with Ananda Marga children and so on. There are no good educational reasons for this separateness. There are no good financial reasons for this separateness but there is an overwhelming strong political reason why we should replace schooling separateness with schools that support and encourage social cohesion. Yet we as Australians encourage this separateness politically. We permit both major political parties to encourage and blank-roll this separateness. In my view, this is a recipe for social disaster, for a breakdown in social cohesion. Email, 29 Oct 2015 Van Davy, Pearl Beach

We would swap it all for Terrigal treatment Regarding the headline “Sandbag wall is ‘preferential treatment’” for Ocean Beach, of Peninsula News, October 12. Firstly, the aforementioned sandbags are being placed where the road was collapsing into the ocean. The Esplanade is a main thoroughfare and carries quite a lot of traffic. Secondly, in regards to preferential treatment, I am sure the residents of the Woy Woy

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‘Mowerthon’ passes through Woy Woy Claude Harvey pushed his coin-collecting lawnmower through Woy Woy on Sunday, November 1, during his latest fundraising “mowerthon” from Newcastle to Sydney. The 70-year-old has clocked up 18,000 kilometres and more than $800,000 to help child protection advocate Bravehearts. He will travel 200 kilometres on his latest journey from October 15 to November 9. Claude ﬁnished a 10-week fundraising trek from his home town on the Gold Coast to Newcastle earlier this year, where he hit the $1 million dollar fundraising

milestone for charity. He says he is returning to New South Wales to continue the journey down to Sydney. “After ﬁnishing up in Newcastle, meeting the mayor and raising $60,000, I felt like I had unﬁnished business and really wanted to head down to Sydney,” Mr Harvey said. “When it comes to keeping our kids safe, I’m not going to leave any stone unturned,” he said. Claude has dedicated the past decade to helping Bravehearts make Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child – a cause that is close to his heart.

Mingaletta holds open day The Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation open day held on Saturday, October 24, provided a range of activities. These included a barbecue and a performance by the Mingaletta Kids dance group. Also included on the day were

face painting, a jumping castle and storytelling by the elders. Hands on experiences included basket weaving as well as the men’s group showing those in attendance bush tucker, with hunting tools also displayed. Media release, 3 Nov 2015 Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation

“I knew two little girls, four and ﬁve, who were sexually assaulted by their neighbour, and it absolutely ripped my heart out,” he said. “I push a lawnmower so that the world will take notice of me and of Bravehearts, because no child should ever suffer from this crime.” Visiting locals, businesses and dignitaries along the way, Claude is aiming to raise $38,000 on this trek to take his fundraising total for Bravehearts to $850,000. All donations go towards Bravehearts’ support services for children and families affected by child sexual assault, as well as Bravehearts’ educational program Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure which teaches children in schools and childcare centres important personal safety skills.

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get around legal barriers by illegally accessing gambling websites and products on smart phones, tablets and apps 24 hours a day, seven days a week” Mr Davidson said. The NSW Responsible Gambling Fund has published a resource for parents called Talking to Teens about Gambling. In NSW, it is illegal for a person younger than the age of 18 to gamble with potential fines of up to $2200. If adults provide an inducement for a person under 18 to gamble they can face fines up to $5, 500. Media release, 28 Oct 2015 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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New environmental projects announced by member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, have included restoring Wagstaffe Spotted Gums and helping protect threatened species in Empire Bay. Ms Wicks joined representatives of Greater Sydney Local Land Services to announce more than

$100,000 worth of grants for the Central Coast to be delivered as part of the National Landcare Program. The grants include: restoration of Saltmarsh and Swamp sclerophyll forest in Cockle Bay Nature Reserve at Empire Bay. The forest is habitat for threatened fauna including the grey headed Flying Fox and

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Health

Committee tackles domestic violence The local Tackling Drugs and Alcohol Committee is taking action to reduce domestic violence on the Peninsula. Alcohol features prominently in domestic violence on the Peninsula, according to Brisbane Water Local Aea Commander, Mr Danny Sullivan. “The Peninsula figures prominently in my footprint for domestic violence and alcohol is the biggest single factor in all those crimes,” Commander Sullivan said. “What I do every single week is identify crimes that happen and look for patterns and I am very disappointed to say the Peninsula is featuring prominently in domestic violence at the moment and alcohol is a clear driver,” he said. According to Commander Sullivan family violence crimes on the Peninsula often involve a victim and a perpetrator who have consumed alcohol. However, he said the work of a recently-formed Tackling Drugs and Alcohol Committee has already resulted in changes aimed at tackling domestic violence. Mr Bill Jackson from Ettalong Diggers approached Commander

Sullivan and Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks with the idea of forming the committee, which has already held two meetings at Ettalong. “In this meeting called by Bill, we identified the Brisbane Water Liquor Accord as a strong tool,” Commander Sullivan said. The Brisbane Water Liquor Accord is a local governance body consisting of the Brisbane Water Local Area Command and all licensed premises in the area. “The accord has come together to identify problems and, more importantly, to identify solutions. “I am really proud that our accord has demonstrated it can come up with new and innovative initiatives. “We had lock outs before they were thought of in Kings Cross and if you are barred from one licensed premises on the Central Coast for behaviour related to alcohol consumption or anti-social behaviour, you are banned from all of them and that is quite a powerful tool,” he said. The Tackling Drugs and Alcohol Committee recognised a change could be made quickly that would

have a powerful impact: be to add drugs to the “banned from one banned from all” policy of the local Accord. “By including people who have been affected by drugs in the banned from one banned from all rule, that individual essentially has a strong consequence on top of the legal consequence of being arrested and going to court. “The Liquor Accord has agreed to the change and it is going live on December 3. “It is a huge consequence and one thing I say about policing is there needs to be a consequence to bad behaviour. “If I can help my people in my role as a law enforcement officer through consequence management that is a good thing.” He said the other dimension of the problem is personal responsibility. “Everybody owns their own body and you can put in as much or as little alcohol as you want.” The Brisbane Water Liquor Accord and the Local Area Command have been publicising the imminent “banned from one banned from all” change on their

social media pages. Commander Sullivan said one of his core professional objectives is to make their there is no tolerance for domestic violence in the local community and that action is taken on every occasion. “I write a personal letter to every offender and I also issue them with a red card. “The sporting analogy is something men, and most of the perpetrators of domestic violence and men and most of the victims are women and children, can relate to. “The know it means they have done something really bad and have to spend time out of the game. “On the back of the red card is a list of services on the Coast they can access to get help.”

Reference group forms on aged and disability services Coast Community Connections is calling on community members to submit expressions of interest to join their Consumer Reference Group to provide information and input regarding the organisation’s ageing and disability services. The group will be made up of people who are able to represent consumers and potential consumers of ageing and disability services. Their feedback will help inform the organisation’s decision-making process and enhance its role and work. Mr Andrew Tuck, chief executive

officer of Coast Community Connections, said the group will play a vital role in expressing the needs of the wider community regarding local aged care and disability services. “The feedback and information we gain from the group will enable us to improve the quality of the services we offer and ensure that our Ageing and Disability Services are more responsive to the needs of consumers.” “We are calling on Central Coast residents who are current and potential consumers or family members/carers of consumers of our Ageing and Disability Services who are interested in providing input about these services from a consumer perspective,” said Mr

Tuck. CRG membership is a voluntary position, however reasonable out of pocket expenses related to participation such as travel will be reimbursed. Members of the Group must be able to commit one and a half hours of their time per quarter to attend meetings and should have a broad understanding of ageing and/or disability service issues. Those interested in submitting an application for membership to the Ageing and Disability Services Consumer Reference Group can contact Di Spragg on 02 4343 1888 for more information or visit www.coastcommunityconnections. com.au.

He said he had asked his domestic violence team to ensure it had a presence on the Peninsula, particularly to educate the community that domestic violence is a crime. The Tackling Drugs and Alcohol Committee, which includes representatives from local pubs and clubs and health and social services professionals, is now turning its attention to longer-term objectives. Mr Jackson has stated that he and his Clubs NSW Colleagues will look at the pool of grants money they have available and begin to canvass community opinions about how available funds can be used to benefit the local community. Interview, 5 Nov 2015 Danny Sullivan, Brisbane Water Local Area Command

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Education

Working with children check required Those interested in working at Umina Beach Public School in 2016 are required to undertake a working with children check. It is a requirement that all parents who work within the school in a volunteer or paid capacity hold a current working with children check card. The online system checks for relevant criminal records that may

indicate a person is not suitable to work or volunteer with children. Those interested are able to receive a fact sheet from the school front desk and are required to provide the school with their card once received. Their card will be photocopied and retained in school records. Newsletter, 3 Nov 2015 Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School

Lachlan Steel, Jemma Kowalczwk and Alana Hardcastle from Brisbane Water Secondary College

Students join forces for Remembrance Day Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus students have joined forces with Kincumber High School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance campus for Remembrance Day this year. They will present a Twilight Commemorative Service from 8:15pm on November 11 at the cenotaph at The Entrance Memorial Park. Students from the three schools have been working with the Last Post Association in Ypres Belgium, The Entrance Long Jetty RSL sub branch and the Australian War Memorial to develop and present the Remembrance Day event. A feature of this service will be the playing of the Last Post by the Menin Gate Buglers from Belgium who have accepted the students’ invitation to visit Australia and participate in this unique event. The Menin Gate in Belgium is

marks the spot where over 350,000 allied soldiers passed on their way to meet their then enemy. The memorial itself records the names of nearly 56,000 men including 6000 Australians who perished in that conflict and have no known resting place. Every evening at 8pm since the memorial was constructed in 1927, buglers from the Ypres Volunteer Fire Brigade have sounded the Last Post in a daily act of remembrance. In 1936 the people of Belgium gifted Australia the original lion statues that stood on this spot in gratitude for the sacrifice our servicemen made in defending their homeland. These statues are normally on display as you enter the Australian War Memorial but have recently been loaned to Belgium for their centenary commemorations of the Battle of Passchendaele. The student’s ceremony will pay tribute to Australian service

men and women and in particular highlight the significant contribution of Central Coast community members and their families in the First World War. Students have identified 18 Central Coast men whose names appear on the Menin Gate Memorial and those names will be called in a special Roll of Honour during the service. The sounding of the Last Post at the twilight service at The Entrance will take place at 9pm. This is timed to coincide with 11am on the Western Front and will mark the moment all fighting in the First World War ceased 97 years ago. Members of the public are invited to attend and members of the public wishing to lay a wreath will have the opportunity to do so. The event has attracted valued support from all levels of government and local groups. The Australian Army Band volunteered their services and will feature in the official ceremony as well as performing a pre-service medley of World War I songs. This commemorative tribute has received the endorsement of Dr Brendan Nelson of the Australian War Memorial who wrote: “The relationship forged between our two countries from this terrible war is enduring and strengthened by what you are doing. I congratulate you on an excellent initiative and you have my full support, admiration and endorsement for this project.“ Students have been responsible for fundraising and raised the majority of monies for this project through the sale of Peace and Remember Me rose bushes. They have organized a detailed schedule for their Belgian guests during their stay in Australia that includes public appearances at: the Hyde Park Memorial in Sydney on Sunday, November 8 at 11am; the Twilight Service on November 11 at The Entrance Cenotaph at 8:15pm; and the Australian War Memorial on November 14 and 15. Submission, 28 Oct 2015 Roger Macey, BWSC

Preparing for Diggers the Musical Students at Umina Beach Public School have spent the first four weeks of term four polishing their acting, dancing and singing skills in preparation for Diggers the Musical. The musical will be held on Wednesday, November 25 and Thursday, November 26. The actors have been

getting into character with some convincing, touching, humorous and powerful performances at rehearsals. Tickets are on sale through trybooking.com and the school is hoping to sell as many seats as possible as all money raised goes directly back into the school. Newsletter, 3 Nov 2015 Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School

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Education

Warning of whooping cough outbreak Woy Woy Public School has warned parents of an outbreak of whooping cough in NSW, mainly affecting school-aged children. Coughing spreads the infection to others nearby and can easily spread to those at home. Whooping cough can be especially dangerous for babies. The cough starts like a cold and progresses to bouts of coughing that can last for many weeks. The infection can occur even in fully-vaccinated children. Older children may just have a cough that is persistent and may be worse at night.

School principal Ms Ona Buckley has advised that children with symptoms should see a doctor and, if diagnosed, parents should notify the school and keep the child at home until they have taken five days of antibiotics. “Whooping cough vaccines give good protection but immunity fades, it is important that all vaccinations are up to date with boosters also available for adults in contact with young children. “Pregnant women are also recommended to get the booster which is funded by NSW Heath.” Newsletter, 28 Oct 2015 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School

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Author to attend school Author George Ivanoff will attend Umina Beach Public school for an author lunch on Wednesday, November 11.

Author to more than 70 books, his You Choose books which are interactive stories where the reader chooses the action, are his favourite.

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Kinniburgh said: “It was a successful day which was well supported by the staff and parents of Umina Beach Public School.” Newsletter, 27 Oct 2015 Andrew Kinniburgh, Umina Beach Public School

Centre celebrates international day

Halloween profit “The children all looked amazing. “Thanks so much to the parents

Club Umina held its annual Community Day on Sunday, October 25, and raised a total of $8000 for Umina Beach Public School.

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Peninsula Community Centre will celebrate International Day of People with a Disability with a Discobility day on November 21. Discobility day will feature workshops, games, activities and

live performances and is an event for people with disabilities, carers and family members on the Coast. The event will feature five entertainment zones, boogie central, chill out zone, kids’ corner, acoustic corner and a workshop

haven. Discobility will also feature a photo booth, food and beverage stalls and an open mic. Newsletter, 29 Oct 2015 Principal, Henry Kendall High School

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Education

Mo Down at Pretty Beach Mr Andy Podmore and Mr Chris Gilks of Pretty Beach Public School will be taking part in Movember with the aim to raise $200. “We are passionate about the Movember Foundation because they’re tackling some of the most significant health issues face by men,” they said.

Umina Beach Public School principal, Ms Lyn Davis with Greg Prior, deputy secretary of the Department of Education

Principal receives association award Umina Beach Public School principal Ms Lyn Davis has received the New South Wales Primary Principals Association Professional Award 2015. The association’s annual conference was held on Friday, October 23. The Professional Award is given to those who have made a significant contribution to the association. Ms Davis said: “I am committed to ensuring that we have the best

school leaders in public schools in NSW and I chair the Leadership Standing Committee.” Included in the criteria is the enhancing of professional standards of principals, both current and aspiring and fostering professional development of primary principals. Ms Davis said that she’ll continue the work she’s been doing. “I’ll always support the welfare of colleagues and the promotion of the profession of being a primary school principal.”

“With all of the wonderful changes happening in the educational reform agenda, supporting colleagues is more important. “There’s a lot of change happening, it’s good and exciting but some people adjust to it better than others and some find it overwhelming. “We can do this,” she said. Newsletter, 3 Nov 2015 Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School Interview, 4 Nov 2015 Reporter: Victoria Power

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus is holding an orientation evening for 2016 Year 7 parents and students. The evening will be on Wednesday, November 18, from 6pm to 7pm in the school gym. It will provide the opportunity for families to get acquainted with the school’s culture and

The students are hoping for soft toys, books, games or any other items in good condition that are no longer in use for the white elephant

The school wants the clothes for unwell children who have accidents and for students who get dirty or spill things on their clothes. Families who have unwanted

Newsletter, 3 Nov 2015 Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School

spirit and students can familiarise themselves with the campus. An additional information evening will be held for parents of students that are in the S, CAPA and AVID classes for 2016, which will be held on Monday, November 20 at 6pm. Newsletter, 3 Nov 2015 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

Clothes wanted for sick bay

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Newsletter, 29 Oct 2015 Andy Podmore, Pretty Beach Public School

Orientation for new Year 7 students

The sick bay at Woy Woy South Public School is in need of emergency clothing.

Year six Umina Beach Public School students are seeking donations for the mini fete on Thursday, December 3.

The pair will be having a “Mo Down” at the end of the month to see who can grow the best moustache. Community members are able to donate to the pair at mobro.co/ gilksyandpoddy.

Gosford City Council is calling on the Peninsula community to contribute stories, photos and images regarding sporting history and folklore that will form an art installation in the new Woy Woy Oval. • How are sport activities important to you? • Do you hold good memories of the Woy Woy Oval or other sporting facilities within the Peninsula? • Did you make life-long friends through sport? • How does the history of the oval benefit the Peninsula community? If you are interested in being involved in the project, or believe you have some information that would be relevant, please contact: Coralie McPhie, Project Officer on (02) 4325 8429 or email Coralie.mcphie@gosford.nsw.gov.au

school clothes that their children have grown out of have been asked to donate them to the sick bay. Little shorts and large white polo shirts are in demand. Newsletter, 3 Nov 2015 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

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Out&About

Opera planned for Pearl Beach arboretum 2016

Series of excursions for Ettalong students Ettalong Public School students have started term four with a series of excursions. Students from Ettalong Public School participated in the Southern Central Coast Ball Games Carnival on Friday, October 30. At the Carnival, the world record for the number of students

participating in under and overs was broken. Stage three students and teachers departed early on Monday, November 2 for their four day learning adventure in Canberra. This excursion will build first hand on their knowledge already learnt at school about Australia’s

political history and Australia’s system of government. On Wednesday, November 4, Ettalong Public School’s year 2 students had a day of practical and hands-on learning on their full day excursion to the Newcastle Museum. Newsletter, 3 Nov 2015 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

The Rotary Club of Woy Woy will present their 11th Opera in the Arboretum on Saturday, March 19, at Pearl Beach. Performing in the event is bassbaritone Mr Teddy Tahu Rhodes who will be supported by soprano Clarissa Spata, tenor James Egglestone and soprano Angela

Brewer. The Central Coast Orchestra will be led by Mr Patrick Brennan with Mr Jem Harding on piano. Beneficiaries of the event will be PCYC Umina, Shelterbox and Rotary Charities. Brochure, 30 Oct 2015 Rotary Club of Woy Woy

Community Environment Network Hi Folks, CEN is happy to report that many new community groups are active and our conservation programs are expanding with volunteer support. However, there is constant pressure from developers to reduce or bypass community input. The Better Planning Network says: “the governance approach being taken for planning in NSW, is one that dilutes the democratic process and parliamentary accountability.” The best way to ensure your suburb stays a nice place to live, work and play is to get involved and support your local groups be they Progress Associations, Residents Groups or Bushcare. In recent times, CEN is receiving more reports of water pollution into both drinking water catchments and waterways. If you see pollution occurring, report it in the first instance to the EPA hotline on 131555 and note the report number you will be given. Thank you to all our volunteers, donors and members for your support, John

In Spring: Get out and enjoy the bush and our beautiful coastline! A walk in any of our coastal reserves, including the Gosford COSS Lands, Brisbane Waters, Wyrrabalong and Boudi National Parks will reveal beautiful flowers and views before the heat of summer sets in. Flannel flowers are abundant in many areas and in the ocean there are schools of Tailor attracting sea birds in abundance. Join the Friends of COSS and like minded people to enjoy our great public open spaces. Call CEN to find out more about the Friends of COSS.

Join Land for Wildlife or Habitat for Wildlife, they’re free and fun! Land for Wildlife is a voluntary conservation program for rural landholders, while Habitat for Wildlife is a voluntary conservation program for urban landholders. In August we held the 2015 Biennial Land for Wildlife Forum

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Out&About

Multi-talented actor performs at concert Mr Douglas Kent will perform as part of The Frantastics Choirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final concert for 2015 at the Peninsula Community Centre on Monday, December 7 at 2pm.

Sue Young will be exhibiting her work at the Olive Branch Gallery, Umina

Christmas exhibition The Olive Branch Gallery in Umina will hold a Christmas Exhibition from Friday, December 4 at 3pm to Sunday, December 13 at 2pm. Over 30 artists will exhibit their

work including Ms Sue Young who recently returned from an en plein air painting trip to Norfolk Island led by Sydney artist, Ms Susan Farrell. Drinks and nibbles are included at the exhibition. Media release, 2 Nov 2015 Sue Young, Olive Branch Gallery

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Peter publishes 10th book The Southpaw, The Diva and The Diggers is Ettalong resident Peter Fenton’s 10th book but the first he has selfpublished. The 79-year-old said he decided that he just had to tell the story of Australian lightweight boxing champion Vic Patrick, the champion mare called Flight and the World War II diggers who would bet on anything. Southpaw Vic Patrick was Australia’s lightweight champion from 1941 to 1948. According to Mr Fenton, Patrick changed his last name from Lucca to cover up his Italian heritage during the second world war when many Italian Australians were interred. “He was Australia’s most popular boxer since Les Darcy in World War I and as well as being lightweight champion he held the welterweight championship concurrently between 1941 and 1946. Mr Fenton said it took him about a year to complete his research on Vic Patrick’s life. “The Diva in the book is a champion mare called Flight who was bought for 60 guineas and won over 30,000 pound in prize money between 1942 and 1947. “She was the greatest stakes winner in Australian history and she placed 19 times,” he said. Flight was owned by Sir Brian Crowley who eventually became chair of the Australian Jockey’s Club. Fortunately, his last surviving daughter, Ms Dawn Amos, shared her knowledge of the great Flight with Peter Fenton. “And The Diggers is about the Australian soldiers in World War II who probably gambled as much as they fought,” Mr Fenton said. “They introduced betting and played two-up in the Middle East,” he said. “In New Guinea, there was an SP Bookie in every unit and they’d finish their detail on a Saturday afternoon and bet on the crab races.

“If they couldn’t find any crabs to race, they’d bet on two corks running down a drain,” he said. “The book captures some great first hand stories of the diggers and their gambling antics,” he said. “From 1942, they had radio broadcasts of the races from Australia to New Guinea.” Peter Fenton has successfully woven the three elements of the book into a factual history that captures the spirit of Vic Patrick, Flight and the characters they entertained. Mr Fenton and his wife Lea moved to Ettalong from Sydney six years ago but he doesn’t consider himself retired. “We just thought it was time to get out of Sydney and we love Ettalong,” he said. Peter made his living mixing sound tracks for feature films, including Australian classics such as Picnic and Hanging Rock, Phar Lap and Gallipoli. He was fortunate enough to work for iconic Australian directors such as Bruce Beresford and received an Order of Australia Medal in 2012 for his services to the film industry. He attended Parramatta High School and grew up in Smithfield at a time when it was still semirural with dairy farms and many domestic tennis courts. “Technology was moving quickly so I decided to give up mixing sound tracks and moved into writing, at first about Rugby Union. Mr Fenton has also written biographies on Les Darcy, Wayne Harris and Boy Charlton. He passed up the opportunity to write the story of Nancy Wake, encouraging Peter Fitzsimon who he’d coached in Rugby Union to write her story instead. “Instead I wrote the story of Olive Weston who served as a nurse in the American military hospital in Townsville during World War II,” he said. Peter and Lea Fenton have one daughter living in Eastwood in Sydney who has two sons.

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Directory - Not for profit Community Organisations Art Ettalong Beach Art & Crafts Centre Adult classes in Pottery Watercolours, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Silvercraft, Patchwork & Quilting Children’s Art & Pottery Mon – Sat 10am – 3pm 4341 8344 madogis@hotmail.com

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

4325 1420 Point Clare Art & Craft Wed - Adult Art Class Wed & Fri - Adult Crafts Bunka Embroid, Cards, Crotchet, Cross Stitch $3 Point Clare 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

0431 363 347

Bushwalking National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends. 4389 4423 & 4332 7378 Community Centres Peninsula Community Centre Cnr Ocean Beach Rd & McMasters Rd Woy Woy Activities, programs and support groups for children, teens, adults and seniors including occasional care, playgroups, dance classes, karate, fitness classes, youth services, gambling solutions, internet kiosk and social groups. www.coastcommunityconnections.com.au

4341 9333 Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre Mon - Fri - Cards, Computer Lessons, Dancing, Indoor Bowls, Fitness, Handicrafts, Leatherwork, Line Dancing, Painting, Scrabble, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Yoga, Darts 4341 3222 Community Groups ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims: Safeguard ABC’s independence, adequate funding, high standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers www.fabcnsw.org.au

4341 5170 Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Live music, house parties, restaurant nights, BBQ’s/ picnics, trips away etc. Free calendar 0422 243 101 cco30s@live.com.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Ladies & gents dinner, dancing - BBQs & socialising each w/end. Monthly programme for all areas 4396 3640 or 0437 699 366

garden, social events, workshops, organic food buying group www.peg.org.au p g g

Health Groups

Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199

Al-Anon If someone’s drinking is causing you problems... Al-Anon can help 4344 6939 1300 252 666 Meetings Sat 2pm Woy Woy Hospital Ocean Beach Road

Peninsula Village Meals Delivered daily to your door Nutritious, great for the elderly 4344 9199

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Arthritis NSW 3rd Tues 10.30am Peninsula Community Centre, Cnr McMasters Rd and Ocean Beach Rd, Woy Woy 4324 8310

Peninsula Village Carer’s Support Group For carers of loved ones with dementia - 1st Wed 10 to 11.30am Paula 4344 9199

Peninsula School for Seniors Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, rumikin, craft, history, walks, & coach trips Tues, Wed, Thur 4341 5984 or 4341 0800

Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management support and education. 7 groups across the Coast Providing practical experience and confidence 4321 0275

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

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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

Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Tues 10-11.30am 4344 9199 Probus Club of Woy Woy Friendship, Fellowship, and social functions for active retirees. 1st Wed - 10am Everglades Country Club 4341 9195 Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Beginners Class PC or Mac, Mon or Tues. Other Classes Mon to Fri, 10am to 12 md or 1pm to 3pm. Mthly Meeting with Guest Speaker, 1st Mon. Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre 4369 2530 The Krait Club Community Centre Cooinda Village, Neptune St, Umina 10.30am For seniors. Gentle exercises, quizzes, games, social activities, guest speakers, entertainment and bus trips - 4344 3277 Umina Beach Men’s Shed Men share a variety of tools, pursue interests and hobbies, spend time with other men and learn new skills Darrell 4342 9606 Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Supports both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers. 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

www.centralcoast. betterhearingaustralia.org.au

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

Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free confidential professional service to gamblers, family and friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992 GROW - Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression, and loneliness and improve mental health & wellbeing. Weekly meetings at Bateau Bay, Woy Woy and Wyong. 1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au

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

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Peninsula Com. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm www.oa.org

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

ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products home delivered for all continence, wound care, respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support avail. 1300 886 601

info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au

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Environment Peninsula Environment Group Environmental projects, (incl. Woytopia), Woy Woy community

0412 756 446

Pink Butterfly Breast Cancer Support Group First Sun. 10.00am -12.00 Shop 71 Schnapper Road Ettalong Markets 0428 712 251

JAZZ LEAGUE Live Jazz Bands - Come to listen, Come to dance Free - Every Sun Central Coast Leagues Club Gosford 2-5pm www.jazzleague.net

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

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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 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

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

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

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

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Service Groups

Marine

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

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

Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers Volunteers needed for friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes. People with a second language encouraged. Training support provided 4334 3877

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

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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

Music

0409 245 861 Rotary Club of Woy Woy Tues 6pm Everglades Country Club. Don Tee 0428 438 535 Brisbane Water Caravan Club located on the Central Coast and looking for new members

Central Coast Greens Active regarding ecological sustainability, social & economic justice, peace & non-violence, grassroots democracy & getting Greens elected 3rd Thur,

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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

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

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

Everglades Country Club 0409 245 861

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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 Mount Penang Rd, Fri 7.15am 4340 4529 kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

Rotary Club of Umina Beach Wednesdays 6.30pm

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

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

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

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

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Country Women’s Association Woy Woy Opposite Fisherman’s Wharf Craft & Friendship 1st and 2nd Wed 10am Meetings 4th Wed 10.30am 4324 2621

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.

Country Women’s Association Umina Branch meeting 1st Wed 10am Craft and Friendship Other Weds 9am 1st and 3rd Sun 12.30pm 0438 033 039 - 4344 1070

www.centralcoastfhs.org.au

4324 5164 Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Help with issues with landlords & real estate agents? Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks. 4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

Central Coast Potters Society Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events - Annual exhibitions in May and December info@ccpotters.org 4324 5343 Central Coast Lapidary Club, Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, cabochons, faceting, enamelling, stone fieldtrips & fossicking. Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 8.30am-2.30pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

Sport

Endeavour/Woy Woy VIEW Club Lunch 1st Mon, Everglades Country Club, 10.30am Friendship Day 3rd Wed, Ettalong Diggers, 11am 4342 2283 Gosford RSL Women’s Auxiliary For women over 18 years. Raise money for welfare of veterans and their families RSL Club, West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services by women for women 4342 5905 www.cccwhc.com.au

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

Woy Woy Judo Club 3 Classes every Tue & Fri 5.30pm to 8pm

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

Historic photos will be featured: A muddy match at Woy Woy Oval in the 1970s (above) and the re-opening of the oval at the 1999 grand final of victorious Roosters (right)

Art installation planned for Woy Woy oval Gosford Council’s work on the construction of the new Woy Woy Oval is well underway with the opening of this new facility envisaged to take place around March 2016. One section of the new sporting grounds will be dedicated to an art installation featuring stories about sport and more generally sport culture on the Peninsula. To this end Gosford Council is calling on the Peninsula community to contribute stories, photos and images regarding local sporting history and folklore. “Sport is often associated with

names of legendary players and victorious teams, competitions and winning or losing sides,” said Gosford Council cultural development officer Mr Elio Gatti. “However our sport culture extends to the way we value sport and sport activities in our lives, the way sport activities become part of our week, the way we make new friends and sometime find partners through sport. “The way we raise our children. “The aim of this project is to gather more knowledge on the local culture of sport and in doing so promote a greater sense of place and cultural identity.

“How are sport activities important to you? “Do you hold good memories of the Woy Woy Oval or other sporting facilities within the Peninsula? “Did you make life-long friends through sport? “How does the history of the oval benefit the Peninsula community?” If you are interested in being involved in the project, or believe you have some information that would be relevant, please contact project officer Coralie McPhie on (02) 4325 8429 or email coralie. mcphie@gosford.nsw.gov.au Interview, 5 Nov 2015 Elio Gatti, Gosford Council

For events in post code areas 2256 and 2257 Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association November meeting, Wagstaffe Hall, 7:30pm

Wednesday, Nov 11 Vietnam Veterans’, Peacekeepers’ and Peacemakers’ Association of Australia Central Coast Sub Branch Remembrance Day service, Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Ettalong Foreshore, 11am Hardys Bay Club Remembrance Day service, from 10:45am followed by U-Bouddi Big Band Brisbane Water Scrabble Club, every Wednesday, Peninsula Community Centre, 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Friday, Nov 13 ACCA/DACCA, Woy Leagues Club from 8pm

Saturday, Nov 14

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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 (Natale nell Eolie) by Diana Santamaria and Gaetano Rando, Red Lime Café, Blackwall Rd Woy Woy , 10am Mental as Anything, Ettalong Diggers, doors open 8pm no reserve seating

Sunday, Nov 15 Woy Woy Little Theatre Company’s production of Noel Coward’s Hay Fever closes at the Peninsula Theatre Day of the Dead Community Picnic, 10am to 2pm Brick Wharf

Road, Woy Woy Launch of the new Umina Beach Markets, 9am to 3pm, Peninsula Recreational Precinct, Umina Ben Woodham, Bayview Hotel Woy Woy 8:15pm

Tuesday, Nov 17 Little Penguins and Seabird Rescue, Marine Discovery Centre 6:30pm to 8pm

Saturday, Nov 21 Ashleigh Fiona open studio weekend and Chrisbas Sale, Ocean beach Rd Woy Woy, 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday Umina Uniting Church Festival of Christmas Fete, 10am to 3pm Discobility, Peninsula Community Centre, 12pm to 4pm free entry for all ages

Emergency

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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

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

Sunday, Nov 22 Ben Woodham, Leagues Club, 3pm

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 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

The Peninsula Diary of Events Monday, Nov 9

Peninsula directory of services, contacts and support groups

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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Planting started in kitchen garden Woy Woy Public School students have being planting new vegetable crops and harvesting potatoes in the school’s Kitchen Garden. Students are preparing potato based recipes and are learning about the history and versatility of the staple food source. School principal, Ms Ona Buckley said: “Last week is was potato pizza.

“The pizza base was only yoghurt and ﬂour and the potatoes were sliced thinly over the top with fresh garden grown rosemary chopped and sprinkled over them, added seasoning with sea salt and a little olive oil was then drizzled over the top and cooked. “The result was very tasty,” she said. Newsletter, 28 Oct 2015 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School

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Canteen award for Umina Umina Beach Public School canteen was recently awarded Healthy Kids Canteen Award 2015. Canteen manager, Ms Debora Elliott said: “A big thank you to all the amazing volunteers who help me operate this great canteen daily and to the very important customers who support this service.” A Facebook page has been set up for people to see the Big Bite School Canteen. Newsletter, 3 Nov 2015 Debora Elliott, Umina Beach Public School

Barefoot bowlers gathered at Woy Woy Bowling Club to win a trip to Honolulu

Qualifier for Barefoot Bowls This year’s Barefoot Bowls competition preliminary qualifiers was contested by 20 teams at Woy Woy Bowling Club.

The event, run by Bowls NSW, was a fun day with Hawaiian shirts replacing whites and The Beach Boys music playing over the loud speakers. Six teams from NSW will

win their way to Honolulu next February where they will contest the unofficial world championships. The runners up were Paul and Gordon Thomas going down 9 to 4 to Gayle Wise and Mick Burch.

They will play other zone 15 winners with that winning team off to Hawaii. Email, 23 Oct 2015 John Orme, Woy Woy Bowling Club

School opens its own parliament Umina Beach Public School opened its own parliament on Monday, October 26, with a number of official guests attending the event. They included Senator Ms Deb O’Neill, Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks, Director of Schools Ms Karen Jones, Brisbane Water Secondary College principal Mr Brent Walker, P and C president Ms Louise Johnson and Mr Evan Spiros of Umina Beach Public School Council. The parliament was opened by Mr Paul Farrugia, Umina Beach Public School’s “governor general”. Students proceeded in with

a black rod and gold mace and conducted a session of parliament following the official opening. With motions addressed, discussed and either adopted or dismissed, the students demonstrated their competent understanding of the parliament process. Teacher Ms Fiona Foley said: “Both Lucy Wicks and Senator O’Neill were impressed and very complimentary of the students’ respectful and supportive discussion and decision making process.” Newsletter, 27 Oct 2015 Fiona Foley, Umina Beach Public School The opening of the Umina Public School Parliament

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Council consents to lighting upgrade The Umina Tennis Club has been given Gosford Council’s consent to replace and upgrade lighting at the Umina Tennis Courts in Melbourne Avenue. The proposal was to replace four lighting towers and luminaries as the existing towers are considered unsafe due to rusting.

The total project cost is $52,640 before GST The council has agreed to donate the development application fee, compliance levy, council advertising fee, construction certificate fee and progress inspection fee, totalling $2725. Gosford Council agenda GRO.34, 27 Oct 2015

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Surf club members join in Duke of Edinburgh trek Five Duke of Edinburgh cadets from Umina Surf Life Saving Club have competed in a two-day trek on the weekend of October 10 and 11. The 24-hour Rogaine (trek) was held in Capertee National Park and was the Australasian Championship with teams from all states of Australia as well as from New Zealand and Asia. Those who competed for Umina SLSC were: Jasmine Darwin, Mimi

Henderson, and Harrison Whitney, James Bishop and Michael Paterson. They were watched over by two parents, members Vanessa Henderson and Robyn Paterson. Capertee National Park is located about 40km west of Lithgow and is very hilly with some steep gorges. Competitors were given a map with numbers all over it and the object of the event is to find as many numbers as possible, using only the map given and a compass

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to reach the final outcome. They were given a few challenging numbers to find and they found all that they were seeking. The task for the first day was over a time frame of seven hours. Competitors returned to base camp before dark for a meal and a warm bed in preparation of an early rise the following morning. The trek on day two was for up to five hours. “The kids continually encouraged and supported each other even when they were exhausted,” said Umina SLSC’s Duke of Edinburgh leader Mr Tom Magurren. “According to an experienced Rogaine competitor, this was one of the toughest courses given,” he said. “We would particularly like to mention Sydney Healey who was also meant to take part in this experience but had recently injured her ankle whilst trekking the Kokoda Trail, a feat in itself for any young adult.” Email, 5 Nov 2015 Tom Magurren, Umina Surf Life Saving Club

Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club played the Minor Pairs Championship on Friday, October 2. The game was contested by Karen Brander and Merryl Reilly, against Lynne Gordon and Eve Phillips and the green was very fast running. All four players struggled at times with the speed of the green, leading to plenty of bowls in the ditch. Both sides were evenly matched, with the score at 14-14

after 14 ends. Then on the 16th end, Karen and Merryl paid the price of not having bowls behind the head, when Lynne trailed the jack back nicely to four of their own, making it 5 for that end. With only 2 ends to go, Karen and Merryl never recovered, from what proved to be a Lynne’s match winning bowl. The final score was 20 to 16 to Lynne and Eve. Email, 4 Nov 2015 Eve Phillips, Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club

Bridge Pairs Brisbane Water Bridge Club contested its annual event in the October Pairs on Friday, October 16. There were 18 pairs competing in the event. First place went to Denise Nisbet and David Snow with a

score of 64.40 per cent, second place went to Carolyn Molloy and Karen Ody with a score of 61.80 per cent and third place went to Alfie Nation and Gwen White with a score of 58.30 per cent. Media release, 25 Oct 2015 Jenny Buckley, Brisbane Water Bridge Club

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