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Commercial fisher apprehended with illegal catch A commercial fisher from Umina has been apprehended in possession of illegallytaken lobster and mulloway. NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries acting compliance director, Mr Tony Andrews, said the Central Coast team was joined by Statewide Operations and Investigations Group officers in June in an operation to crack down on compliance within the “estuary general fishery” off Patonga. “The 36-year-old commercial fisherman was found in possession of 44 live Eastern Rock Lobsters and 12 prohibited size mulloway,” Mr Andrews said. “He also admitted to oversetting his meshing nets, which is a separate offence as Estuary General Fishers are prohibited from retaining Eastern Rock Lobster caught in meshing nets,” he said. “This fisherman has breached five regulations of the Act, including possessing illegally taken fish and

unlawful use of a net or trap,” Mr Andrews said. The fisherman was apprehended and the Eastern Rock Lobsters were returned to the water by officers. Under the Fisheries Management Act 1994, the fisherman faces maximum penalties of between six months and 10 years imprisonment and up to $44,000 in fines. “Stealing fish and black marketing, as well as damage to fish habitats are serious problems that can impact on the sustainability of our fish stocks across NSW. “We encourage anyone who sees illegal fishing activity to report it to their nearest Fisheries office, phone our hotline or make an online report,” said Mr Andrews. Commercial fishers in the region were reminded to adhere to the fishing regulations for Eastern Rock Lobsters and estuary fish species. Media release, 19 Jul 2016 Mel Hamling, NSW Department of Primary Industries

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For sale: Bullion St car park The Bullion St car park in Umina is for sale. Expressions of interest have been called for the 0.53 hectares of land between Bullion St and Alfred St. Described by Wilsons Estate Agency at Woy Woy as: “A landmark opportunity in the Umina CBD”, the land is zoned B2 for “mixed use” which means it can be developed for a mix of commercial and residential purposes under the 2014 Gosford Local Environment Plan. Wilsons selling agent Mr Jim Martin said the council had the community’s interests at heart by putting a “positive covenant” on the land to ensure that any new development included 160 public car spaces. Mr Martin said the impetus behind council’s decision to sell the land for development was coming from the NSW Government’s vision for the Central Coast over the next 20 years. “The NSW Department of Planning released a document about the rapid increase in population that is going to occur between Sydney and Newcastle over the next 20 years,” Mr Martin said. “It will be one of the most popular residential corridors in Australia where people will want to live and that will increase the

region’s population by 80,000 in two decades,” he said. According to Mr Martin, 40 per cent of those new residents will want to live on the Peninsula, in the area between Umina and Woy Woy. That is one of the reasons why the Gosford Local Environment Plan of 2014 reviewed all zoning, including in town centres and CBDs, to allow mixed use. In the town centres of Umina, Ettalong and Woy Woy, this could result in in-fill developments that included a ground floor of commercial and retail premises with up to five storeys of residential accommodation above, he said. According to Mr Martin, the Bullion St car park is one of the only consolidated pieces of land in the Umina CBD that could accommodate a larger mixed-use development. “When you look around the Umina CBD, just about all of the allotments are the regular 560 square metre blocks so you can’t get the height to build anything lofty around that area,” he said. Even though the Bullion St land includes 10 individual titles, Mr Martin said the council’s intention was to sell it as one parcel to accommodate a development with the potential to “revitalise the Umina CBD”. “Essentially the developer has

the option of doing the whole of the car parking underground and then building three handsome towers on the site,” he said. “Or they may decide to put parking in one area and then build two mixed use towers towards the West St end of the land.” The closing date for expressions of interest is September 16, to give prospective purchasers the opportunity to view the land, work out affordability and work with planning consultants and council representatives to put a proposal forward. Mr Martin said he was very optimistic about the current attitude of the new Central Coast Council. “They are displaying a very futuristic attitude that is a 100 degree turn around on what we had five or 10 years ago. “They are starting to speak the right language. “The way the council is approaching the future is that we have got to move forward to mobilise all centres on the Peninsula. “We can’t be dogmatic and the council is wanting to see nice developments for the area,” he said. Website, 14 Jul 2016 Realcommercial.com.au Interview, 19 Jul 2016 Jim martin, Wilsons Real Estate Woy Woy Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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average July cumulative total of 888mm. This is the second highest figure for July in 12 years, last year being the highest with 1172.8mm recorded by the end of the month. More than 50mm was recorded last week, with 23.5mm being recorded on Wednesday, July 20, and 25.8mm on Thursday, July 21.

The Peninsula has recorded 103.8mm of rain in the first three weeks of July, 57.3 per cent more than the July monthly average of 66mm.

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The figures taken by Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy at 9am on Friday, July 22, show the year-todate total standing at 1136.2mm, 28 per cent above the 12-year

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Wyong rates to increase by 6.9 per cent he former Wyong Council determined at one of its last meetings to take the ﬁnal year of its special rate variation (SRV) out of its draft 2016-17 operational plan, but the new Central Coast Council has decided to continue to charge the SRV in 2016-17.

In essence, this decision by the new council means that Wyong rates will Promise Candidates increase by up to 6.9 per cent instead of 3 per cent Emma McBride Karen McNamara in 2016-17. $5million $12.3million Road upgrades (general) In June 2013, the NSW Improving your local parks and Independent Pricing and environment program funding $3million Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) determined $491,200 Blackspot funding council’s application for EDSAAC Grandstand $1,060,000 $2million a special rate variation. Better Beach access for the disabled $2million The IPART $1.5million Wyong Hospital Upgrade determination at the M1 Productivity Package $195million* time said: “We have CCTV cameras $205,000 determined that Wyong Hospital equipment $100,000 Council may increase $2.2million Kamira funding its general income … resulting in a cumulative $300,000 (over increase of 30.59 per cent Central Coast Community Legal Centre three years) over the next four years, Berkeley Vale Oval $75,000 or 17.6 per cent above the $3million Tuggerah Lakes Estuary rate peg. Bateau Bay PCYC $50,000 “These annual up to $60million Roads rescue Package increases incorporate Footpaths $2.5million the rate peg to which Totals: $269,610,000 $21,171,200 the council would * Already in Federal Budget from 2013 otherwise be entitled,” the determination said. oth major parties, Liberal and Labor, have been making promises At the time, that rate to spend money on key projects for Dobell throughout the election peg was projected to sit campaign. around 3 per cent, in line with official inflation To make it easier for -O-Meter will also give general information about forecasts. Based on IPART’s voters to see the totals readers a list of what to the Dobell electorate, the pledged and what they look out for in the future location of polling booths projections, that annual are for, Wyong Regional to keep track of how as well as the latest and increase in general Chronicle has put together many promises have been final information from all income for the 2016-17 a list of pledges made by kept by the winning party. the parties as they relate financial year would be both major parties since Our major election to Dobell begins on page over $5 million. However, at the April the election was called. coverage, including 12. 27 ordinary meeting The Dobell Spend candidate profiles,

of Wyong Council, councillors determined that they wished to give a dividend back to the community by not collecting the SRV in its final year. That would have resulted in rates in the former Wyong local government area increasing by the IPART rate peg of 3 per cent only, and not by the SRV. According to the minutes from the April 27 meeting of Wyong Council, councillors moved to remove the final year of the special rate variation of 6.9 per cent from its draft strategic plan and replace it with a rate increase capped at 3 per cent. During the debate over whether to collect the SRV or not, some councillors argued that the decision should have been sent to the Office of Local Government to ensure a decision not to collect the SRV would be in line with the merger guidelines that decisions of the former Wyong Council were subject to in the period before the merger. According to the minutes, instead of

seeking advice from the Ofﬁce of Local Government, councillors noted that they considered the merger guidelines and formed the view they did not apply and stated its reasons why. However, since the formation of the Central Coast Council and dissolution of the former Wyong council, the decision regarding the special rate variation has been reversed. In a media conference following the Central Coast Council’s June 8 ordinary meeting, CEO Mr Rob Noble said: “That was an expression of intent by the former Wyong Council. “It hadn’t actually been adopted by virtue of the fact the former Wyong Council never did adopt its operational plan for 2016-17,” he said. “So the new operational plan incorporates the proposed original SRV. “It will be on public exhibition (but not advertised in this newspaper) and we will wait for the public’s feedback on that,” he said.

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Lucy Wicks, Liberal and incumbent Federal Member for Robertson

Federal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, has promised Peninsula rail commuters free wifi at Woy Woy train station and continuous mobile coverage all the way to Sydney if she is re-elected and the Coalition Government is returned.

Candidates Anne Charlton Lucy Wicks Liberal Labor $60 million* $2.75 million $2.5 million $2 million $500,000 $1.2 million** $60 million#

Wi Fi at train stations and continuous mobile coverage for commute to Sydney Footnotes:

$12 million^

*Funding to be shared between Robertson and Dobell but predominantly Robertson ** Unspecified share of funding for Umina from statewide allocation # Unspecified share of funding for Peninsula from statewide allocation ^ To be shared between all Central Coast train stations from Woy Woy to Wyong and all mobile blackspots along rail corridor

Election promises tabulated Both Liberal and Labor Parties have been making promises to spend money on key projects for the Peninsula during the election campaign. The election promise table

(above) lists pledges made by both major parties since the election was called. The table allows readers a list to keep track of which promises have been kept by the winning party after the election.

Our election coverage, including candidate profiles, general information about the Robertson electorate, the location of polling booths as well as information from the parties begins on page 8.

“We will invest to upgrade and build telecommunications infrastructure to improve the lives of one in four of the adult workforce who commute long distances by train each day,” Ms Wicks said. More than 30 kilometres of rail between Wyong and Hornsby are black spots where commuters currently face little or no mobile data coverage, according to Ms Wicks. The Coalition would invest $12 million to provide continuous intrain mobile coverage along the rail corridor between Wyong and Sydney as well as wifi at each train station. “This will improve the lives of thousands of Peninsula residents who leave home before dawn each day and return after dark,” said Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. “It will make work time more productive, enhance leisure time and help families and friends connect,” Mr Turnbull said. “And it’s happening because local Member Lucy Wicks, after spending hundreds of hours talking to commuters, told me this was one of the most practical things we could do for families on the Central

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Coast,” he said. The Federal Minister for Communications, Mr Mitch Fifield, said the Coalition understood that reliable mobile coverage was crucial for productivity. “The Coalition understands the importance of reliable mobile coverage so commuters can get work done and stay in touch with family or the office,” Mr Fifield said. Ms Wicks said the commitment was a game-changer which would directly benefit thousands of people every day. “This is a major, innovative commitment from the Turnbull Government which will mean more of our hard-working commuters can stay connected for longer on the daily commute, which can be a four to five hour round trip to Sydney or Newcastle,” Mrs Wicks said. The $12 million commitment was expected to leverage an additional $4 million investment from the NSW Government, Ms Wicks said. There would be an expression of interest process for mobile network providers to bid for the funding. “A re-elected Turnbull Coalition will work with the NSW Government to provide in-kind assistance to deliver the wifi and improved mobile coverage, facilitating access to land along the rail corridor and helping facilitate planning approvals for new infrastructure,” Ms Wicks said. Media release, 23 Jun 2016, Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks

Labor promises major infrastructure upgrades The Peninsula could see major infrastructure upgrades if Labor was elected to government, according to Labor’s Candidate for Robertson, Ms Anne Charlton. Ms Charlton has announced a $60 million roads package. She said the Peninsula would get the most benefit from the Roads Rescue Package, with more than 40 roads in Woy Woy,

Umina, Ettalong and Booker Bay funded under a Labor Government compared with the Liberal’s commitment of $2.75 million for just three roads: one in Umina and two in Booker Bay. “This announcement is proof of Labor’s commitment to not only improving infrastructure on the Peninsula but also creating jobs to drive the economy for the next generation,” Ms Charlton said. “In three years, all the Liberals have done is cut the ribbon on

roads that Labor funded. “Lucy Wicks has not listened to the concerns of locals about the state of their roads and only came up with $2.75 million for Peninsula roads,” she added. According to Ms Charlton, the commitment by Labor recognised the neglect of important issues that the people of the Peninsula have endured at the hands of successive Liberal representatives at local, state and federal levels. “Labor will fix what has now

become a patchwork of badly maintained roads,” Ms Charlton said. “This significant investment will keep motorists, cyclists and pedestrians safe. “The flood-prone Peninsula is beset by a backlog of legacy roadworks further exacerbating safety problems and congestion in the area. “These issues must be fixed and only Labor will take action on the Peninsula to grow jobs and the

economy, to improve the efficient movement of small business, to meet tourist expectations, boost the local economy, and keep our pedestrians moving safely around our beautiful suburbs. “Only Labor is listening to the people of Robertson to make investments that put people first,” Ms Charlton concluded. Media release, 21 Jun 2016 Rhys Zorro, Australian Labor Party

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$500,000

Scope feasibility of straightening railway line between Coast

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and Sydney and building new road from M1 to Woy Woy Langford Dve-Woy Woy Rd intersection

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Commonwealth Institute of Higher Education at Gosford

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Continuous in-train mobile wi-fi from Central Coast to sydney

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New and upgraded CCTV cameras in Copacabana and Terrigal

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Footpaths Performing Arts Centre Gosford

$560,000

New Local Environment Plan

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Central Coast Roads

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Banjo's Skatepark Wamberal Central Coast Medical School and Medical Research Institute

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The Peninsula will receive less than five per cent of the new Central Coast Council budget for capital expenditure, despite representing 15 per cent of the council’s population.

A breakdown of the two candidate preferred votes of Dobell

Performing Arts Centre funding no longer in state budget

he 2016-17 NSW Budget has invested in health facilities, schools, transport and roads to ensure the Central Coast remains a great place to live and work, according to parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald.

Mr MacDonald said the Central Coast was a growing region and the NSW Government was committed to ensuring it received its fair share of quality infrastructure and services to support its growth. Key highlights from the 2016-17 NSW Budget included: $118.1 million to continue the Gosford Hospital redevelopment and $15 million to commence the Gosford Hospital Car Park; and, completion of the upgrade to Point Clare Public School, with $7 million allocated.

“This budget demonstrates the NSW Government’s commitment to delivering the best patient care on the Central Coast, with a huge $133 million towards the $348 million redevelopment of Gosford Hospital – the biggest budget investment in regional health infrastructure across the State,” said member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch. Other infrastructure projects funded in the 2016-17 Budget include: $5.9 million for local road upgrades and improvements; $1.5 million

to continue planning the upgrade of the intersection of Empire Bay Dve and Scenic Rd and Cochrane St, Kincumber; $500,000 to plan a future upgrade to Terrigal Dve between Chetwynd Rd and Duffy’s Rd; $400,000 design of trafﬁc lights on Terrigal Dve and Tarragal Glen Ave, Erina (current roundabout at Erina Fair/McDonalds), to improve local connections and support active transport; and, $500,000 drainage upgrade on Central Coast Hwy at Wamberal. However, according to the shadow minister for the

Central Coast, Mr David Harris, crucial projects on the Central Coast have been ignored in the NSW Government’s latest budget. Mr Harris and member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith, have criticised the budget’s lack of funding for key Central Coast infrastructure. “Mike Baird has shown the Central Coast is not a priority for his government by failing to fund upgrades to local schools, TAFEs and train stations,” Mr Harris said. According to Mr Harris: “The NSW Government continues to over promise and under deliver when it comes to providing for the families on the Central Coast, despite the rivers of stamp duty gold ﬂowing into

treasury coffers from the property boom. “The Budget fails to address elective surgery waiting lists or cut waiting times in Central Coast emergency departments,” Mr Harris said. “In the January to March 2016 quarterly reporting period, 830 patients waited longer than seven and a half hours in the Gosford Hospital emergency department. “There was no mention of funding for the most rundown schools on the Coast including: Kincumber High School with a maintenance backlog of $1.38 million; Erina High with $1.35 million; and Henry Kendall High with $1.11 million.

“There is not a single cent for Hunter TAFE Central Coast campuses in this year’s budget,” Mr Harris said. “The Baird Government has broken its 2015 election promise of $12 million in funding for the development of the Gosford Regional Performing Arts Centre,” Mr Harris said. Media release, Jun 21, 2016 Mitchell Cutting, ofﬁce of Scot Macdonald Media release, Jun 21, 2016 Kerryanne Delaney, Electorate Ofﬁcer Media release, Jun 22, 2016 David Harris, shadow minister for the Central Coast

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abor’s Ms Emma McBride secured the seat of Dobell and returned Commission, Dobell had Christian Democratic Member for Dobell. “I spent this campaign the electorate to its Labor roots after ousting incumbent Liberal a 79.96 per cent turnout Party with 2,128 votes out listening to our and a 5.71 per cent and 2.59 per cent. MP Ms Karen McNamara at the polls on July 2.

With 89,339 votes counted, a 7.62 per cent swing vote placed Ms McBride ﬁrmly ahead of Ms McNamara with 55.6 per cent of the vote to 44.4 per cent on a two party preferred basis as of 4.30pm on July 4. Ms McBride, who lost the 2013 election to Ms McNamara by 1000 votes, dedicated her victory to her father, former Member for the Entrance and Minister for Gaming and Racing, Mr Grant McBride and said she would endeavour to reﬂect his approach to politics in her own.

“In the 2013 election I was a candidate for 28 days. “This time around, I was able to spend six months out listening to our community and talking to families on the Coast about what they wanted to see in their local representative. “Labor made strong commitments to funding our healthcare and hospitals as well as delivering needs based funding for our schools. “I am excited to be part of a team who are committed to improving health and educational

outcomes for our community. “My father was a well-respected local representative for our community and fought hard to get the funding and outcomes the Central Coast deserved during his time as the State Member for The Entrance. “I saw from a young age what it takes to work hard to represent your community. “He always put the community ﬁrst and that's what I would like to do as well,” Ms McBride said. According to the Australian Electoral

informal vote. First preference count voting for Dobell placed Ms McBride and the Australian Labor Party ahead with 37,082 votes and 44.02 per cent of the vote. Second was Ms McNamara and the Liberals with 31,343 and 37.21 per cent. Third place surprised many with Mr Carter Edwards of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation receiving 7,169 and 8.51 per cent, followed by Ms Abigail Boyd and the Greens with 4,654 and 5.52 per cent and Mr Robert Ervin of the

Dobell has traditionally been a Labor stronghold on the Central Coast, with Labor’s Mr Michael Lee holding the seat for 17 years, from Dobell’s first election in 1984 to 2001. While, Ms McBride was celebrating her win on July 2, Ms NcNamara refused to concede defeat and was relying on the then (July, 2) 21,000 prepoll and postal votes yet to be counted. Ms McBride said she would continue the listening tour that was a core aspect of her campaign as one of her first official acts as

community who had been let down by the Turnbull Government “I want to continue that conversation with the people in Dobell and make sure I am able to be the best representative for our community,” Ms McBride said. Ms McNamara did not respond to questions about the result.

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s Lucy Wicks announced her win in the seat of Robertson at her local park in Springﬁeld on Wednesday, July 6.

$939,379 will be spent on improving Murray St, Booker Bay

Council milks Peninsula

oth major parties, Liberal and Labor, have been making promises to spend money on key projects for Robertson throughout the election campaign.

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To make it easier for voters to see the totals pledged and what they are for, Coast Community News has put together a spend-o-meter to illustrate the value of pledges made by both major parties since the election was called eight weeks ago. The Robertson spend-o-meter will also give readers a list of what to look out for in the future to keep track of how many promises have been kept by the winning party. Our major election coverage, including candidate proﬁles, general information about the Robertson electorate, the location of polling booths as well as the latest and ﬁnal information from all the parties as they relate to Robertson begins on page 10.

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$438,5549 will be spent on Ettalong’s Ferry Rd Wharf

The budget includes a total of $7.79 million in capital projects for the Peninsula, but only $3.61 million – less than half – comes from council revenue. The majority comes from government grants. Outside the Peninsula, the council contributes more than $3.35 for every dollar of grant money spent on capital projects. The council contribution to Peninsula projects represents less than one per cent of its consolidated income of $556 million. At the same time, the council expects Peninsula ratepayers will be paying more in rates, with many paying an increase greater than inflation (see separate report). The council budget does not show anticipated income from the Peninsula,. However, if the Peninsula pays rates, charges and other council income at the average per capita rate for the council area, it would be contributing $76 million to council coffers. The 2016-17 budget and operational plan were adopted at an extraordinary general meeting of the council held at Wyong council chambers on June 29. The plan and budget will deliver

$540 million in services and $183 million in infrastructure – a total expenditure of $724 million across the Central Coast. Total income, however, is expected to be only $598 million, with $556 million in council income from rates and charges and the like, and $42 million from grants. Budgeted spending has been focused on roads and drainage, water and sewerage, waste management, waterways and playgrounds and sporting fields, according to the council’s administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds. The budget included funds for road and drainage upgrades at Horsfield Bay and Umina and the upgrade of Umina’s McEvoy Oval. The budget and operational plan priorities for the Peninsula were set by the former Gosford Council. Reviews will be undertaken during the next 12 months to bring the plan “into greater alignment to represent the Central Coast Council”. “This may result in a change to actions, projects and programs,” the operational plan said. It is unknown whether those reviews and changes would result in more or less infrastructure funding for the Peninsula. The progressive construction of Murray St, Booker Bay, is the largest capital works item in the operational plan for the Peninsula. The work, from Eastern Rd to Flathead Rd, will cost the council $939,379 in 2016-17.

A total of $543,707 will be spent on the ongoing Cockle Bay sewerage project. Wharf safety improvement works will be undertaken at Ferry Rd Wharf in Ettalong including the replacement of deck, pylons and fenders for $438,549. The council will improve sporting field drainage at Rogers Park ground 2 and 3 in Woy Woy which will cost $400,000. Another capital works project earmarked for the Peninsula will be the final capping of the Woy Woy tip external cells with clay or geo-textile to meet Environment Protection Authority requirements at a cost of $350,000. Works will also be undertaken on Mt Ettalong Rd from Sylvania Rd towards Berrina Crescent for a total of $420,853, of which $229,853 will come from council coffers. The McEvoy Oval upgrade is another large Peninsula capital works project. It will include the replacement of the amenities building, improvements to the car park and sporting field surface. The total cost will be $756,000 with $220,000 from council funding and $536,000 from the federal government. The $1 million progressive reconstruction of Umina’s Lone Pine Ave will be advanced with $180,000 of council funds spent on the project between Haynes Ave and Ocean Beach Rd. Another $180,000 will be spent

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on improvements to Springwood St, Umina, between Albion St and Lagoon St. The progressive reconstruction of the intersection at Woy Woy Rd and Banyo Close Horsfield Bay will continue. The total project cost is $810,000 with $675,000 from Roads to Recovery government funding and council budgeting $135,000. In other measures for the Peninsula, the operational plan undertakes to identify an alternative management and operations plan for the Peninsula Theatre to increase future usage and community engagement. The performance measure is that the Peninsula Theatre will have improved business operations and increased usage by June 2017. A disability inclusion action plan is also to be developed by the end of 2016-17 along with a Positive Aging Plan and an Aboriginal Development and Reconciliation Plan implemented to facilitate the former Gosford Council’s Aboriginal Employment Strategy. The council also expects to achieve 85 per cent direct expense recovery from the Peninsula Leisure Centre while providing low-cost services and programs to the community. It also aims for 75 per cent of leisure centre users to be satisfied in the level of service and quality of facilities. The Patonga Caravan and Camping area is to be managed

and maintained to meet the NSW Crown Lands requirement of a 30 per cent net profit by June 30 each year. The Brisbane Water Floodplain Risk Management Plan Action Plan should be completed by December 1, according to the operational plan. The current first phase of the Central Coast Council is the “merger period” which will end when councillors are elected in September 2017, the operational plan said. During the merger period the administrator, Mr Reynolds, and chief executive officer, Mr Rob Noble, are expected to ensure that the council is able to maintain seamless service delivery to the community. They are also expected to embrace opportunities to improve services and infrastructure while bringing together and building on the strengths of staff, systems, strategies and structures. The community, staff and other partners are supposed to be engaged in planning and implementing change during the merger period through information and involvement. The plan aims to ensure “ethical, open and accountable governance and administration. Operational Plan 2016-17 Central Coast Council Reporter: Jackie Pearson Photos: Noel Fisher Peninsula rates rise expected - Page 4

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The Robertson vote proved to be a close race, with a small margin of 2093 votes putting the incumbent, Ms Wicks, ahead of the Labor Party’s candidate, Ms Anne Charlton. Ms Wicks won 51.18 per cent of the two-candidate preferred vote, which was a swing of 1.91 per cent against her when compared with the 2013 result. The Labor Party’s Ms Charlton won 48.82 per cent of the two-candidate preferred vote. The Greens candidate, Ms Hillary Morris won 8 per cent of the first preference count for the electorate, which was a 2.4 per cent swing to the Greens compared with their result in 2013. Independent, Dr Van Davy, who ran on a “clean labour” ticket won 2.81 per cent of the first preference count in his first attempt at winning the seat. He was followed by Mr Robert Stoddart of the Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) on 2.66 per cent.

Above, Ms Lucy Wicks MP with her daughter Molly-Joy and son Oscar Photo: Noel Fisher

there was a 3.97 per cent swing away from Ms Wicks and Ms Charlton gained a swing of 11 per cent.

for independent, Dr Davy, was Wyoming, where he secured 3.87 per cent of the vote. “My pledge to the people of Robertson will be that I will continue to listen, I will continue to advocate and I will continue to ﬁght for every single person here on the Central Coast to make sure that we build a better future,” Ms Wicks said, when claiming the victory in the seat. “It is an extraordinary privilege I have to say, to put yourself forward to sit to serve the community, so I thank all of the candidates who ran and who gave up their time and efforts to this community,” she said.

“I do pledge to continue to work every single day to ﬁght with every ﬁbre of my being for a better future for the people of the Central Coast.” - Lucy Wicks

Above, ﬁnal two-candidate preferred result for Robertson

Postal votes appear to have favoured Ms Wicks who attained 52 per cent of postal ﬁrst preference votes. The strongest individual polling booths for Ms Wicks were Terrigal, where she achieved a swing of 8.49

per cent to the Liberals compared with 2013, followed by a swing in her favour of 6.72 per cent at Pretty Beach. The result was less favourable at booths such as West Gosford where

Kariong was another strong booth for Ms Charlton, where she grew the Labor Party’s vote by 9 per cent. Some of the strongest booths for The Greens were Copacabana and Avoca and Gosford City. One of the best booths

“I do pledge to continue to work every single day to ﬁght with every ﬁbre of my being for a better future for the people of the Central Coast.” “I would like to let people know their votes do count, their votes do matter and their votes will change the

future, I believe, of life here on the Central Coast.” Ms Wicks said 600 new jobs would be available in the Gosford area by the end of 2017, creating many more opportunities for people in this region. She reaffirmed her promise to fund a medical campus in the heart of Gosford and said it was “a game changer for this region”. Ms Wicks said she intended to oversee the plans for a “world class performing arts centre in Gosford. “We have a great couple of years to look forward to,” Ms Wicks said. “I just love this job and I love this community and now we can actually fight to see that the projects underway are actually completed,” she said. The seat of Robertson had 108,509 people enrolled to vote for the July 2 federal election and achieved a turnout of 86.1 per cent of which, just over five per cent voted informally Media conference, Jul 6, 2016 Lucy Wicks, member for Robertson Caitlin Lavelle, Emma Hawes, journalists Australian Electoral Commission Tally Room Robertson, Jul 12, 2016

Labor concedes defeat M

“I want to thank my s Anne Charlton, Labor Party candidate for the seat of Robertson in the July 2 federal election, conceded defeat in a dedicated and tireless campaign team, and the media statement on Wednesday, July 6.

“This morning I called Lucy Wicks to congratulate her on winning the seat of Robertson,” said Ms Charlton. “For more than nine months, I have had the privilege of being out and about in the community I love, speaking with

thousands of locals about the issues that matter to them,” she said. “The Central Coast is my home, and I will always work to make our region an even better place to live, work and raise a family. “Thank you to the people of Robertson who voted

for me, and put their trust in me to stand up and be their voice in the federal parliament. “Locals showed their support for our campaign by voting to protect Medicare, support increased education funding, and create steady and secure job.

passionate members of the union movement who spent every day speaking with locals about how this Liberal Government has hurt the Coast. “It has been a great honour to represent the Labor Party, and stand with a movement that has for

more than 120 years fought for a better deal for working people. “I will continue to stand against threats to privatise Medicare, cuts to education, and tax cuts that will only beneﬁt big business while working families get left behind,” Ms Charlton said. Media release, Jul 6, 2016 Anne Charlton, Labor candidate for Robertson Anne Charlton

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LL, a major real estate investment company, has been engaged by Central Coast Council to sell a landmark 87.95 hectares of land at Kiar Ridge.

The land was acquired by the former Wyong Council from Terrace Towers in June 2014 for $10 million and became the preferred site for a Central Coast Regional Airport with the capacity to expand to the status of an interstate and international terminal. The site is situated immediately west of the M1 motorway and bounded by Hue Hue and Sparks Rds. According to JLL, the site includes 56 hectares of DA-approved developable industrial land in a 69 lot masterplan. If developed, the land would yield a total ﬂoor area of 556,400 square metres. According to Mr Laurie Eyes from the Central Coast Regional Airport Action Group, the purchase price paid by the Wyong Council in 2014 was double the NSW Valuer General’s valuation and the land was purchased without obtaining an independent valuation. At the time of acquiring the land, former mayor, Mr Doug Eaton OAM said: “There is no demand for industrial land as has been proved by the fact that the existing Terrace Tower land has been vacant and undeveloped for at least seven years.”

An expressions of interest sign has been erected on the land acquired by Wyong Council in 2014 as the site for a Central Coast regional airport

The land is zoned IN1 for industrial use and E2 Environmental and is now being sold as a site for industrial development. Expressions of interest close on Thursday, August 25. Central Coast Council’s newlyappointed group leader of Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, was general manager of the Terrace Towers group before he was appointed director of property and economic development by Wyong Council in January 2015. Kiar Ridge was abandoned as the preferred site for a Central Coast Regional Airport by Wyong Council in a conﬁdential council session in October 2015. The history of Wyong Council’s proposal to develop an airport at Kiar Ridge was revealed in the conﬁdential business

paper discussed by councillors on October 28. “Investigations into the proposed CCRA [Central Coast Regional Airport] Kiar Ridge site indicate that the development cost is very high due to property acquisition and site preparation costs to remove Kiar Ridge,” said the confidential report, prepared by the council’s Property and Economic Development directorate. “The site also carries significant ecological obligations for council with an Environmental Offset requirement of the order of 1,400 hectares,” the confidential report said. According to the report, financial modelling indicated that the Kiar Ridge proposal would not have generated a positive cash flow within the first 15 years of operation. The confidential business paper outlined

the history behind council’s acquisition of the Kiar Ridge land. “In March 2012, the State and Federal Government’s second Sydney Airport Site Selection Study… identified Wallarah as one of five potential Type 1 (International) airport sites. “Council subsequently included the proposed airport site at Kiar Ridge in the Draft 2013 Wyong LEP,” the confidential report to Wyong Council said. “The Wallarah site proposal was not feasible as it crossed the Local Government boundary, required the realignment of the M1 motorway and had some terrain issues which would affect runway suitability.” As a result, Wyong Council concluded the airport proposal required further investigation and

was subsequently taken back out of the 2013 LEP. Council then resolved to investigate the feasibility of a smaller domestic and regional airport at Kiar Ridge. “Investigations have included site proving and engineering cost estimates, passenger demand forecasts, ecological studies, preliminary master planning, community consultation plan and economic impact studies,” the report said. “The 2013 Central Coast Regional Airport Project Plan established the airport development as a signiﬁcant catalyst for economic development and employment generation,” it said. In June 2015, council also endorsed the investigation of alternative options including “do nothing” and developing the existing aerodrome at Warnervale. In March 2015, Wyong Council took over the management and operation of Warnervale Airport from the Central Coast Aero Club. The aero club had managed the site for 25 years and the new deed provided for council acquisition of the aero club’s property on the airport, with provisions to relocate its facilities to another site on the airport. The alternative option to develop Warnervale which resulted in the Kiar Ridge land being listed for sale, was not deemed to offer “the longterm capability of the CCRA Kiar Ridge site

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Sale of Kiar Ridge land marks the end of the first regional airport for the operation of larger aircraft” but “it could be viably developed into a significant regional airport offering regional intrastate and interstate airline services.” The October 28 confidential meeting subsequently determined to abandon the Kiar Ridge site for an airport and focus on moving forward with developing a general aviation hub and regional airport at Warnervale. A further $6 million has been allocated in the 2016-17 budget for stage 1 development of the Warnevale Airport western precinct and acquisition of eastern land for the airport development. Speaking after a recent Central Coast Council meeting, Mr Dowling said the development of the regional airport at Warnervale provided opportunities for employment growth. “It has always been the intention of this council to acquire a strong general aviation hub including aircraft repair, design and providing hangars for general aviation,” Mr Dowling said. He said demand for such services outside of Sydney was strong. Media release, Jun 14, 2015 Wyong Council media Website, Jul 18, 2016 http://rca.jll.com.au/ property-land+developmentnsw--502012306 Agenda item 7.1, Oct 28, 2016 Wyong Council ordinary meeting Interview notes, Jun 29, 2016 Mike Dowling, Central Coast Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Commercial ﬁsher apprehended with illegal catch A commercial fisher from Umina has been apprehended in possession of illegallytaken lobster and mulloway. NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries acting compliance director, Mr Tony Andrews, said the Central Coast team was joined by Statewide Operations and Investigations Group officers in June in an operation to crack down on compliance within the “estuary general fishery” off Patonga. “The 36-year-old commercial fisherman was found in possession of 44 live Eastern Rock Lobsters and 12 prohibited size mulloway,” Mr Andrews said. “He also admitted to oversetting his meshing nets, which is a separate offence as Estuary General Fishers are prohibited from retaining Eastern Rock Lobster caught in meshing nets,” he said. “This fisherman has breached five regulations of the Act, including possessing illegally taken fish and

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Council to appoint four senior managers Four senior management positions, each with a starting salary of at least $88,000 per annum, have been created by Central Coast Council to report to the group leader of assets, infrastructure and business. The reason given for establishing the four new positions was the anticipated size and scope of the council’s Assets Infrastructure and Business Group. The four new positions will be: senior manager roads and drainage; senior manager water and sewer; senior manager property and asset management; and senior manager business and economic development. They will report to the group leader of assets infrastructure and business, Mr Mike Dowling. The roles will be senior staff positions as defined in section 332 of the Local Government Act of 1993. According to the Act, senior staff positions can only be created if the responsibilities, skills and accountabilities of the position are “generally equivalent to those applicable to the Executive Band of the Local Government (State) Award”. They must also be paid at least the minimum remuneration package of a Level 1 senior

executive office holder. The minimum weekly pay rate per week for each of the four positions, according to the Award will be $1697. The roles would be accountable for the direction and control of a large work area where the individual will be required to influence longterm strategic directions. “There is a clear expectation that these positions will lead policy development and implementation,” a report to the July 13 council meetingsaid. “The roles will require the application of a range of specialist knowledge and skills … corporate management skills in a diverse organisation to establish goals and objectives. “The roles will be required to manage and control staff, budgets and work programs or major projects. “The positions will have accountability for generating innovative approaches to more effectively deploy resources, meet changing circumstances and improve service to the community,” the report said. Central Coast Council agenda 5.3, 13 Jul 2016 Local Government (State) Award 2014 v9.2 Website, 13 Jul 2016 Austlii.edu.au, Local Government Act 1993, Sec 332

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Landcare group presents woodcut petition Members of Ettymalong Creek Landcare group met with officials from the office of the Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith, to ask her to advocate for the withdrawal of the government’s Biodiversity Conservation Bill 2016. The group was concerned that if the Bill was passed, it would lead to broad scale land clearing across NSW and a significant loss of native wildlife. The group presented the woodcut petition and supporting

letter to ensure that the draft Bill is withdrawn without delay. Dr James Lawson, who presented the woodcut to officials, said the group was “deeply concerned about the implications of the draft Bill for Biodiversity Conservation in New South Wales. “The bill proposes removing the requirement that land clearing should ‘maintain or improve biodiversity’,” Dr Lawson said. “If enacted, the proposals will lead to the extensive loss of threatened ecosystems and degradation of urban

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Kathy Smith granted extended leave Labor’s Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith, has been granted extended leave from the Parliament while she undergoes medical treatment for a serious health condition.

The capsized vessel being rescued

Marine Rescue vessel capsizes A Marine Rescue Central Coast vessel capsized on the bar at Little Box Head on July 7. Crew from the capsized vessel were picked up from the upturned hull of rescue vessel TG30 by the Palm Beach Ferry. After arriving at the Point Clare Marine Rescue base, duty operator Mr Bob Sullivan treated one crew member for a lacerated finger before he was taken to hospital for further treatment. Marine Rescue Central Coast contacted a salvage company from Brooklyn on July 8, at the request

of Marine Rescue NSW officers,. The salvage company attended the site together accompanied by Commander of Marine Rescue Central Coast, Mr Roger Palmer, and Marine Rescue Regional Controller for Hunter Central Coast, Mr Neil Grieves. After assessing the situation, it was agreed to attempt the salvage the following day. The salvage went to plan starting at 10am and finishing at around 5pm. A salvage barge and crane was able to lift and right the disabled rescue vessel.

The crew on Central Coast 21, Mr Palmer, Mr Brian Warburton, Mr John Jarvey and Mr Grieves, then used the high volume electric water pump on board to pump out the vessel. Once cleared the vessel was taken in tow by a crew from Marine Rescue Cottage Point aboard vessel, Cottage Point 30. The badly damaged vessel was then towed to a marina at Brooklyn. The NSW Police required the boat’s skipper to provide a breath test and a statement. Media release, 11 Jul 2016 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

As the former chairperson of Cancer Voices NSW, Ms Smith was a community advocate and champion for the delivery of a dedicated cancer treatment centre at Gosford Hospital. She is a cancer survivor, but she now faces another difficult battle. The electorate office in Woy Woy remains open, with staff available to assist with local matters. “Kathy has the support of the entire Labor caucus and our heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery are with Kathy and her family during this difficult time,” said NSW Opposition Leader Mr Luke Foley. “I would ask that Kathy’s privacy be respected,” Mr Foley said. The NSW parliament arranges pairs for circumstances such as an extended absence.

Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith

This means Ms Smith’s absence from parliament does not have an impact on the outcome of votes in the lower house. The member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, is also Shadow Minister for the Central Coast and can represent the interests of the residents of the Gosford electorate, Mr Foley said. Media release, 18 Jul 2016 Luke Foley, NSW Opposition

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Six-storey 53-unit development proposed A six-storey “mixed-use development” costing $11.6 million, with 53 units for permanent or tourist accommodation, has been proposed for the old Centrelink site in Ettalong. The development application, from Abrotat Pty Ltd, is for the demolition of the former commercial building used as government offices, a childcare centre and commercial office space, to make way for the construction of a six-storey development with an effective height of 13 metres. It will include 53 residential units and six ground floor commercial tenancies, basement car park and has been described as an “ideal urban renewal opportunity”. Nearby resident Mr Ian Morris said the only other building currently in Ettalong of matching bulk, scale and height would be the Mantra Resort. He said he hoped the council would amend the development application to ensure the building did not become dedicated to high-turnover, short-stay tourist accommodation. “With the mix of as many as 10 one-bedroom units and 32 twobedoom units … we believe this will be used by investors as shortstay accommodation and is not

The former Centrelink site at Ettalong (to the left) is to be redeveloped

primarily for permanent residential use,” Mr Morris said. He said that recent opposition to a boarding house in Ferry Rd and the defeat of a DA for the redevelopment of a motel on The Esplanade in recent years demonstrated that: “It is obvious that the local residents do not want to lose the village atmosphere of Ettalong”. According to Mr Morris, there is currently no demand for additional retail space in Ettalong: “The real

estate shop is a display only … the butcher recently closed … there are two other shops that have been vacant forever and there are five empty shops in the main street,” he said. Mr Morris said he believed other neighbouring residents would have similar reservations about the impact of the development on their amenity, loss of privacy and concerns about noise due to the use of a proposed communal swimming pool and podium level.

Four levels will be occupied by single-storey residential units and four south-facing penthouse units will have an additional storey taking the building to six storeys in part. According to a statement of environmental effects submitted to Central Coast Council as part of the development application, the idea of making the four penthouse units two-storey was a trade-off discussed during meetings with council staff for increasing the rear setback to R1 residential zoned properties to the north. The unit configuration is for 10 one-bedroom units, 32 with two bedrooms and 11 three-bedroom apartments. The penthouse units 405, 408, 409 and 410 include a second storey consisting of a bedroom, wet area and a study or sitting room. According to the statement of environmental effects: “These upper floor levels allow for access to winter sun for each of the units and provide a ventilation path for single-aspect apartments 405, 408 and 409, as well as providing exceptional views over part of Brisbane Water.” The upper level of the roof is at 19.29 metres above natural ground level for the south-facing roof plane and 19.51 metres for the

steeper north-facing roof plane, representing a maximum 16.6 per cent variation on the development standard. “We are of the opinion the proposal for exceeding the height limit is justifiable in this particular case for a number of reasons,” the statement said. “The variation has arisen due the design decision to enhance the solar access and natural ventilation requirements of the four, fourthfloor apartments nominated. “The proposal is not an attempt to create addition apartments or to significantly increase the FSR, which is well below the allowable. The site is on the northern side of Ocean View Rd and is zoned B2 Local Centre. According to the Design Partner Architects report, the Ettalong town centre “is defined as a precinct undergoing transition from low-scale retail uses to medium- to high-scale mixed use buildings including leisure, tourism and accommodation uses characterised by the recently completed nine-storey Outrigger Resort, a recently-approved seven storey mixed use residential building and four storey Ettalong Beach Hotel. Continued Page 9

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Council offers grants of up to $50,000 Community groups and other local organisations have until August 26 to apply for grants of up to $50,000 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Fund.

The snake was removed from a train at Woy Woy station after its owner showed it to fellow passengers

Pet snake confiscated A man has had his pet snake confiscated at Woy Woy train station after revealing it to fellow passengers on a northbound train. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command were called to meet a northbound train at Woy Woy railway station, following reports there was a man with a live

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Officers spoke to the man at Woy Woy who stated that he did not have a permit for the snake. Police confiscated the snake and took it to Woy Woy Police Station. It was later taken to the Somersby reptile park. Media release, 20 Jul 2016 NSW Police media

Council will hold an information session at the Umina Surf Life Saving Club to provide groups with details of the funding program and how to apply. The session will take place between 1:30pm and 3:30pm on July 28. A total of $1 million has been earmarked for community group grants over the next three years for the entire Central Coast, as part of the $10 million provided to the newly-formed Central Coast Council under the Stronger Communities Fund. Eligible groups and organisations can apply for the first round of grants until Friday, August 26. The administrator of Central Coast Council, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the grant program was a chance for council to work directly and collaboratively with the community. “This funding will play a vital role in helping local groups deliver much-needed community-

orientated projects and initiatives that enhance Central Coast residents’ lives,” Mr Reynolds said. “We value the major contribution made by the many sporting, cultural, environment and other groups to ensure our community is a vibrant, socially inclusive and modern place for residents and visitors,” he said. “I’m looking forward to seeing as many community development projects as possible come to fruition, whether it be buying new equipment or giving a facility a facelift.” Funding guidelines, application forms and eligibility details are available on the council’s website. “Successful applications will deliver social, cultural, economic or environmental benefits for our community,” Mr Reynolds said. “Applicants must have a clear project objective, demonstrate a capacity to manage funds and deliver the project, and show the benefit their project will have for the community. “A Stronger Communities Fund Assessment Panel will be set up to assess and recommend projects for funding.” Media release, 18 Jul 2016 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council

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Community consulted on Koolewong boat ramp upgrade The first stage oF community consultation on the upgrade of the Koolwong boat ramp and foreshore is under way with concept designs available for public feedback on the Central Coast Council’s “Have Your Say” website. A public meeting was held in May to enable the consultants, Royal Haskoning DHV, and the community to discuss current issues with the ramp and ideas for an improved facility. Royal Haskoning then prepared an official “Concept Design Memo” that incorporated a synthesis of community views as well as the existing layout, constraints of the site, previous studies and coastal and environmental processes. The consultant also took the 2015 NSW Boat Ramp Facility Guidelines into consideration. In response to requests from local user groups, a new floating pontoon has been included to allow larger boats and yachts to be able to moor temporarily. Design Option A featured a oneway Multi Use Foreshore Facility and Option B was a Hybrid OneTwo-way Multi Use Foreshore Facility. In the first option the car parking near the boat ramp is reconfigured to one way.

The existing Koolewong boat ramp is to be upgraded

All vehicles would enter from the south and depart from the north. The southern entry has been chosen as local users suggested trees along the road reserve impede driver vision and make exiting from the southern end difficult. This design includes trailer parking spaces aligned at 45 degrees for easy reverse entry and to optimise space. Option A proposes the slight rotation of the boat ramp towards the east to complement the one

way flow of traffic and trailer turning circles. According to the NSW Guidelines it is preferable to align ramps towards the dominant wave direction to avoid waves pushing boats sideways during launching and retrieval. At Koolewong, the dominant wave direction is north east. The one-way traffic flow required the access way between the 45 degree parking spaces and the derigging bay to be eight metres long.

This meant incorporating a derigging bay into the upgrade of the facility would require 1.5 metres of foreshore revetment to be resumed for the derigging bay. A number of car parking spaces would also be incorporated. Some would be close to the southern reserve, but most would be near the existing fish cleaning facility and useful for accessing both pontoons. The advantages of Option A included: effective use of space; reduced congestion through one way traffic flow; easier manoeuvring; and improved road safety. Disadvantages of Option A included: one way system not favoured by all user groups; the need for trailer boat users to exit the facility and re-enter between launching and recovering vessels; the ramp not being aligned towards the dominant wave direction; and the risk that at quiet times users may be tempted to disregard the one way traffic flow. Option B involved the reconfiguration of the car parking area and access ways into a hybrid one-two way system. The facility south of the existing northern boat ramp would be twoway and only the facility north of the existing boat ramp would be marked as one-way.

This would allow vehicles to enter and depart at the southern end but depart only at the northern end. This would allow a portion of trailer boat users to launch their vessels and park in the southern trailer parking without needing to exit and re-enter the facility. Once the southern trailer lots were full, users would need to use the angled trailer parks at the northern end and exit and re-enter to retrieve their vessels. The two-way system would benefit the off peak and early arrival users. In Option B, the ramp and southern trailer bays would be aligned towards the north east so vehicles could move in both directions. The ramp would be aligned more towards the dominant north easterly wave direction. If a derigging bay was to be incorporated in Option B, 3.5 metres of existing foreshore revetment would need to be resumed. Key advantages of Option B were: no need to exit and re-enter the facility to launch and recover vessels in off peak times; the two way system was preferred by local users; the primary exit is still northern where vision of north and south bound traffic along Brisbane Water drive is better; and the ramp is aligned towards the dominant north-easterly wave direction. Notable disadvantages included: potentially higher cost; more fill required for ramp construction; and a larger area of the foreshore revetment will need to be resumed for a derigging bay. The 90 degree angled boat ramp, parking and the twoway traffic flow could result in more difficult manoeuvring and increased congestion during peak times, compared to Option A. Once council and stakeholders consider the layout and facilities proposed in Option A and B, a preferred arrangement will be further developed by the consultant. Concept Design Memo, 9 Jul 2016 James Donald and Richard Mocke, Royal Haskoning Pty Ltd

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Shadow Minister calls for council elections A council election needs to be held on the Central Coast before the scheduled date of September next year, according to the State’s Shadow Minister for Local Government, Mr Peter Primrose. Mr Primrose was responding to questions about how residents could ensure the Central Coast Council administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, could be accountable to the community for issues such as Peninsula flooding, the Rawson Road Level Crossing Replacement Project, proposed reclassification of community reserves and the current environmental and urban edge zone review. “How could you possibly expect one person to be administrator and still apply the same level of oversight and consultation as nine councillors and a mayor,” Mr Primrose said. “We have been finding that councils under administration have been putting their business papers out late. “There has been far less business discussed at meetings

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and the administrator can’t possibly go to the dozens of meetings and talk to community groups and constituents that former councils would have gone to. “That is where things that the community was concerned about would have been flagged and where elected councillors would have been able to test out opinions about things and know what to raise,” he said. “Those are the sorts of things that make local government local and whether or not you support the amalgamations, why on earth are

the administrators continuing until September 2017?” Mr Primrose said he had made formal requests to the Electoral Commissioner and Premier Mr Mike Baird, asking them to show reasons why the elections for merger councils can’t be held until September 2017. “They won’t tell us. “They have refused my application stating it is not in the public interest to tell me why we can’t have elections earlier, so I am going to the administrative appeals tribunal,” Mr Primrose said.

Six-storey 53-unit development proposed From Page 5 “The subject land is located in a part of an area predominantly being redeveloped with new commercial and residential buildings,” the report said. “The residential component adds to the diversity of use and contributes to the changing and evolving context of the area. “The character of this precinct is influenced by its central location within the Ettalong CBD and close proximity to key public parks and open space areas fronting extensive waterways. “The built form is appropriate in this context,” the design report concluded. “The proposal is permissible within the zone and satisfies the relevant statutory framework for the proposed use of the land.

“On balance, the development is considered to be ecologically sustainable and in the public interest.” The proposed building has been designed to provide communal open space on its podium level deck along with a communal swimming pool and a screened clothes drying area; it will also provide a gymnasium for residents. Commercial tenancies with street frontages are intended to occupy the ground floor units to provide opportunities for cafes and restaurants. The zoning allows for no street

setbacks. The developer has provided a total of 85 parking spaces across the ground level and basement which exceeds council requirements by 13 spaces. BCA Assessment, 17 Feb 2016 Boyce Built Environment Consulting Design Quality Principles report, 6 Jun 2016 Statement of Environmental Effects, 6 Jun 2016 Design Partner Architects Pty Ltd Website, 19 Jul 2016 Central Coast Council, Find an Application Gosford Submission, 19 Jul 2017 Ian Morris, Ettalong

“Why can’t the continuing merger happen with the oversight of an elected council and mayor? “Be they sinners of saints, the administrators are not representatives of the local community,” he said. Mr Primrose said although the administrator was paid out of council (ratepayer) funds, he was accountable to Mr Baird, not the community. “They are obliged to provide voluminous reports back to the Premier. “Initially it was weekly but they’ve now scaled that back to fortnightly. “But it is not about financial details, it is only the good news stories so the State Government can create positive headlines about its mergers,” he said. “There cannot be proper

scrutiny when all the gatekeepers are reporting back to the Premier.” Mr Primrose said the NSW Government and Central Coast Council could also provide the community with more information about the cost of the council merger. “We know from the past the costs and outcomes of previous mergers so the Department of Premier and Cabinet should be able to give estimates of current merger costs now,” he said. Mr Primrose also addressed questions about how long the community should have to wait until Mr Reynolds had received and analysed reports on controversial issues such as the former Gosford Council’s proposed Land Sale Strategy that could result in five Peninsula community reserves being reclassified as operational land and sold off for development. “If it was a full council I would say a month but you have got one individual and it is very difficult to expect one person to do the job while they are also engaging in staff reviews and writing reports for the premier,” he said. “The proper solution is to let the local community elect its own local council,” he said. Interview, 20 Jul 2016 Peter Primrose, NSW Shadow Minister for Local Government Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Gallery celebrates first birthday A Killcare art gallery is celebrating its first birthday on July 30. Between 1pm and 4pm on the day, Horizons at Killcare Gallery of Art will offer complimentary cheese and wine, live music, a lucky door prize and an opportunity to meet the various artists who have work

on display. The artists are also available to discuss their work and technique in greater detail on the day. There will be over 100 works on display, many of which have not been seen before. Email, 14 Jul 2016 Brendon Weston, Horizons at Killcare

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Resident forms action group An Empire Bay resident fed up with the “sub-standard” condition of the area’s infrastructure has formed a new community group for residents to have their say.

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Hotel plans attract 70 objections in town of 200 A majority of Patonga households are believed to have objected to the expansion of the Patonga Hotel. Save Patonga campaign organiser Mr Paul Williams said more than 70 Patonga residents had lodged objections to the development application. “To put that into context, Patonga has just five residential streets and a permanent population at last census of 202 people.” The existing hotel was approved by Gosford Council in 2009, on land at the time zoned for low density residential use. The current development application proposes to renovate and expand the existing hotel and fish shop at the entrance to the village Mr Williams said: “The application now before Central Coast Council proposes to increase the hotel floor space by 100 per cent, mainly at the second floor level, and would more than double patronage from 200 to 500. “Proposed second floor spaces will include a cocktail lounge, band stand and dance floor, and a 150seat wedding reception facility,” he said.

“The original owner managed to secure approval without any onsite car parking. “Incredibly, the latest proposal again makes no provision for onsite parking. “The DA claimed that existing street parking could accommodate any increase in patronage. “A traffic study organised by residents comprehensively put paid to that argument. “The hotel already monopolises adjacent public parking areas, and on weekends and holidays, parking routinely overflows into residential streets. “More recently the current owner, who purchased the property in 2014, has acknowledged that there is an existing problem with car parking and he is prepared to contribute to help alleviate the problem. “It’s estimated at least 66 car spaces will be required based on increased floor space. “The owner has said he is trying to make a bigger effort to keep Patonga a quiet and beautiful place. “It is difficult to reconcile those sentiments with a development proposal that can only exacerbate noise, congestion and parking issues.

“The community is supportive of renovations and additions to the ground floor hotel, fish shop and kitchen, but they object to the planned second storey lounge, reception centre and sports bar development. “It will create, in the owner’s words, a “destination venue” which is at odds with the objectives set for the current zoning of the land (B1 Neighbourhood Centre). “These objectives require that business and commercial uses are small scale centres commensurate with the local needs of the people who live and work in the surrounding neighborhood. “The present hotel and fish shop complex has reached the environmental and socially acceptable boundaries of the site it occupies. “The fact that the owner is now seeking to rely on the use of adjacent public land to double the size of his business makes it hard to square this proposal with the public interest. “It is not, as the owner recently claimed in the press, the hotel that is in danger of being “loved to death”, but rather Patonga itself.”

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Mr Gregory Olsen said he formed the Empire Bay and Districts Roads Action Group to enable residents of Empire Bay, Bensville, South Kincumber and Daleys Point, who have had to put up with dangerous roads, nonexistent foot and cycle pathways and poor storm water drainage for decades, to engage with political representatives from all levels of government. The Action Group will hold a community meeting at the Empire Bay Progress Hall, August 9, at 7:30pm. Mr Gordon urged all residents from these areas concerned about the state of their community’s

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Bay to be built in front of Bays hall A dedicated bay for “set down” and “pick up” is to be built in front of The Bays Community Hall, according to the Bays Community Group president Mr Bob Puffett. The bay would make it safe for the elderly, handicapped patrons and children being dropped off for events and functions at the hall, he said. The Group with assistance from the Central Coast Council, Federal

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Report for Coroner A report will be prepared for the Coroner following the death of a woman after she was hit by a van in Ettalong. A 49 year old man was reversing out of a driveway on Schnapper Rd at about 8.50am on July 8, when the Hyundai iLoad van he was driving hit a 100-year-old woman. The woman was assisted by an off-duty nurse until NSW Ambulance Paramedics arrived and treated the woman at the

scene. She was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital. However, she died a short time later. The 49-year-old driver was taken to Gosford Hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended and are investigating the incident. Media release, 11 Jul 2016 NSW Police Media

The latest flooding of MacKenzie Avenue on July 19

Club holds Christmas in July for charity A Hardys Bay Club’s annual Christmas in July dinner raised funds for Coast Shelter this year. The event featured a two-course Christmas buffet, complimentary sparkling wine, trivia, lucky door prizes and a raffle, with a visit from Santa himself. Money from ticket sales, raffles and donation boxes went to Coast Shelter to raise funds for emergency accommodation. In addition to its fundraising activities, the Club also collected

blankets, jumpers and other warm clothing all throughout July as part of their Share the Warmth campaign. “Unfortunately, the number of our fellow citizens who are doing it tough increases all the time. “Support from our community allows us to make sure that families and children are kept warm this winter,” said Coast Shelter executive officer Mr Laurie Maher. Media release, Jul 11 2016 Emily Carryer, Hardys Bay Club

Group gathers flooding evidence Members of the Woy Woy Peninsula Floods group has started listing dates and streets in which flooding has occurred to present to Central Coast Council. The group’s founder, Mr Tony Maddern, said the group intended to provide the Council with the

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Tribute to Tom Jackson Wagstaffe resident Mr Tom Jackson died on Saturday, June 4, in Gosford Hospital.

The former motor registry at 39 Victoria Rd Woy Woy was sold to a Central Coast buyer for $1.3 million

Motor Registry building sold for $1.3 million The building in Victoria Rd, Woy Woy, previously occupied by the RTA Motor Registry has been sold for $1.3 million. NSW Roads and Maritime Services vacated the building in October and paid rent for the remainder of their lease which enabled the vendor to leave the building empty while seeking a buyer. The “motor registry” was relocated to the Gosford NSW Government Service Centre in Henry Parry Dve.

Mr Jim Martin from Wilsons Real Estate at Woy Woy said the building had been acquired by a Central Coast business man who had no intention of redeveloping the site. The new owner intends to rent the 25-year-old building for “fair market price”, Mr Martin said. When initially advertised for sale in November, the building was described as a modern, full brick and concrete construction building with a fully leased first floor and 250 square metres of vacant ground floor space.

The ground floor space was noted as “ideal as a new restaurant, show room, professional consultant suites or retail outlet”. The building’s onsite parking was mentioned as another positive feature. Potential buyers were encouraged to: “Picture a perfect lower price range commercial investment”. Mr Martin said the Victoria Rd sale had been a continuation of a revival of interest in the Woy Woy CBD over the past 12 months. “We have leased a whole lot of premises in Woy Woy, six or seven in the past 12 months that are now operating as retail or commercial businesses,” he said. Interview, 19 Jul 2016 Jim Martin, Wilsons Real Estate Website, 21 Jul 2016 Allhomes.com.au/commercial Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Mr Jackson’s death was caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos through his work as a builder. Here is a tribute from WagstaffeKillcare Community Association member Ms Helen Menzies: Tom lived at Wagstaffe for many years and was a stalwart member of the association for all of that time. With his love of the environment and community, Tom greatly contributed to the well-being of community. He was called on often to help with maintenance at Wagstaffe Hall but was also an important part of all other Association events including Bush Care, delivering Talking Turkey, Australia Day, Trash and Treasure and the Carving project. Tom was bestowed with Life Membership of Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association in 2009. His friendliness, humour and gruff charm will be truly missed. Tom was ever chivalrous. He would tip his Greek fisherman’s cap and, if you were lucky, let you plant a kiss on his soft grey beard. But then you were never quite

sure what would come next. Talk “rubbish” (as defined by Tom) and you’d be put in your place. Your best bet was to have his wife, Anne, on your side. “Tommy,” she would say sternly to her husband, and he would grin into his beard. Tom married his wife Anne in 1954, and moved to their waterfront home at Wagstaffe in 1983. Since then they’ve been as much a part of the fabric of the village as the jetties, the ferry, and the Waggy Store. At holiday time, Tom and Anne’s magical garden would be seething with some combination of their six children, 14 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, and a variety of dogs. “Damn dogs,” Tom always said in the Ducks Crossing novels, where he appears in the guise of the General. Whether he was Tommy to Anne, Dad to the kids, Tom-Pa to the grandkids, the General to generations of dogs who doted on him, or Mr Jackson who saw his soldierly stance and not the twinkle in his eye, his death mightily diminishes us all. Letter, 16 Jul 2016 Helen Menzies, Wagstaffe

Opal card deadline Pensioners wishing to use public transport within, to and from the Peninsula from the beginning of August will need to use a Gold Opal Card. Cash fares are to be phased out and, if pensioners do not wish to face fines of up to $550 for travelling without a Gold Opal Card, their only other option will be to pay the full adult fare. July 21 was the last day that pensioners could apply and have their card in time for the August 1 deadline, according to Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Mr David Harris. Mr Harris said it could take up to 10 days for the card to arrive. Transport for NSW is preparing for a public relations backlash as hundreds of thousands of

pensioners may still not be aware they have to apply for the Gold Opal card, Mr Harris said. “There will be no grace period for this change so if customers are stopped Transport Officers may issue fines from August 1,” Mr Harris said. Applications can be made through the Transport for NSW Opal website, and seniors and pensioners can also apply by phoning 13 67 25. “Maek sure you have your NSW Seniors, Pensioner Concession or NSW War Widow/er Card handy to confirm your eligibility,” the website said. Seniors coming from interstate and eligible asylum seekers cannot apply over the phone. Media release, 21 Jul 2016 Colleen Michael, Office of David Harris

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Gosford hearing for State Government’s Crown Lands inquiry A public hearing for the NSW Legislative Council’s inquiry into Crown Land is expected to be held on August 8 in Gosford. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, had called on the community to make submissions as part of the current NSW Legislative Council inquiry into Crown Lands in NSW but the closing date for submissions was July 24. Mr Harris said organisations that could be affected by the inquiry, and the new Crown Land legislation that is being proposed by the NSW Government, might include preschools, Scout and Guide groups, nursing homes and some community halls,” he said. “This new legislation will affect many community groups across the Central Coast,” Mr Harris said. According to a Gosford Council land register dated September 2014, the Peninsula has 17 reserves and places of public recreation that are Crown Land, one pathway, and two locations classified as conservation or environmental management that are also listed as Crown Land. In addition, the Pearl Beach fire station is located on Crown Land. Mr Harris said the inquiry will be examining the extent of Crown Land and the benefits of active use and management of that land to NSW. It will be looking into the adequacy of community input and consultation regarding the

commercial use and disposal of Crown Land; and the most appropriate and effective measures for protecting Crown Land so that it is preserved and enhanced for future generations. Another area under consideration by the Legislative Council’s committee is the extent of Aboriginal Land Claims over Crown Land and opportunities to increase Aboriginal involvement in the management of Crown land. NSW Shadow Minister for Local Government, Mr Peter Primrose, said “It will be up to the committee to decide if they will accept submissions past the deadline but they usually do and they will then give consideration to which submission writers will be asked to give evidence at the public hearing,” Mr Primrose said. The secretariat of the General Purpose Standing Committee Number Six, which is conducting the Crown Lands inquiry, confirmed that those invited to be witnesses at public hearings are usually chosen from groups and individuals who have shown interest in the inquiry by making a submission. Organisations that missed the submission deadline but believe they have a contribution to make at the public hearing can write to the committee asking for permission to speak. The venue and times for the Gosford hearing were expected to be confirmed shortly after the closing date for submissions on July 24. Any interested groups or

individuals who wish to give feedback should do so via the website: parliament.nsw.gov. au/committees/inquiries/Pages/ inquiry-details.aspx?pk=2404. Mr Primrose said the future and management of Crown Land in NSW was “very complex stuff. “Most people are not aware of the great range and tenure of Crown Land available,” he said. “Most beaches are Crown Land, for example, and then there are Crown Roads. “As Shadow Minister for Local Government, I am very concerned about what is going to happen to Crown Roads,” he said. Mr Primrose said his concerns were based on the extent of cost shifting that the NSW Government has undertaken in recent years. Local Government NSW has estimated that the NSW Government is currently shifting $860 million each year across the state off its books and adding it to the costs of local councils that do not have adequate funding to deal with the additional burden, Mr Primrose said. Website, 20 Jul 2016 NSW Parliament Inquiry into crown lands Media release, 15 Jul 2016 Jake Allen, office of David Harris Interview, 20 Jul 2016 Same Griffith, Legislative Council GPSC6 Interview, 20 Jul 2016 Peter Primrose, NSW shadow minister for local government Gosford Council Land Register, 16 Sep 2014 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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development also close to the boundary should not adversely impact upon the amenity of either residents,” it said. The statement concluded that the development mostly complied with both the Gosford LEP 2014 and the Development Control Plan and any non-compliance was justifiable. “The proposal is likely to positively contribute to the future building form of the neighbourhood, whilst at the same time, is not likely to adversely impact upon the amenity of residents in the general area of the site. “The proposed redevelopment provides an opportunity to achieve additional unit housing in the area which will support nearby local shops and broader NSW Government housing objectives. “The development is well designed and has considered the needs of the new residents in terms of access to recreation space, sunlight and ventilation.” Website, 19 Jul 2016 Gosford Council, Find an application DA 50258/2016

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Tiny homes project awaits start in Gosford The Tiny Homes Foundation will wait until it has started an affordable housing project in Gosford before looking at a similar project on the Peninsula.

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Health service urges people to join Dry July campaign The Peninsula has already received more than its average July rainfall in the first three weeks of the month (see report, page 2). And the Central Coast Local Health District is encouraging people to join the Dry July campaign. However, the campaign is not about reducing ﬂooding on the Peninsula. Dry July encourages people to give up alcohol for the month of July and raise funds for cancer patients and their families and carers.

Woy Woy resident Mr Raymond Weekes is one of many local cancer patients reaping the beneﬁts of last year’s fundraising efforts, through the District’s CoastCanCare Wellness Program. CoastCanCare provides access to free wellness programs such as stress management, music therapy, exercise, self-care, staying positive, pain management, nutrition and Tai Chi. Mr Weekes said the program made him a better person. “I went along to CoastCanCare and it helped me open up and I felt stronger for it. “It taught us to do more of the

The former Gosford Council entered into an arrangement with the Tiny Homes Foundation in October to lease land to the group subject to conditions including development consent. Vacant land in Neera Rd, Umina, was earmarked as a potential site for a Tiny Homes project on the Peninsula. Another parcel of land in West Gosford was also located as a potential site for an affordable housing project. CEO and co-founder of the Tiny Homes Foundation, Mr David Wooldridge, said the group had an approved development application for the Gosford project but still has work to do with the certifier on the final construction specifications. “We are finalising commencement of Gosford

things we love. “There’s always a positive if you look for it,” he said. His wife Ms Gina Weekes said the program had “given me my husband back”. “This is the fourth year Central Coast Local Health District has been a beneﬁciary of Dry July and as a result we have been able to continue the CoastCanCare Wellness Program,” program coordinator Ms Tia Covi said. Email, 6 Jul 2016 Casey Virgin, Central Coast Local Health District Media release, 15 Jun 2016 Sharna Ryan, Central Coast Local Health District

Fashion show at Bays Hall The Bays Community Group will hold a fashion show on Friday, August 19, at the Bays Community Hall, Woy Woy Bay Rd, Woy Woy Bay, at 7:30pm. The Bays Fashion Show, back by popular demand according to group secretary Ms Gwynneth Weir, will showcase the designs of Distant Travellers. Distant Travellers is an online fashion store and shop at the Ettalong Boutique Markets that stocks a range of homemade garments in cotton, linen and silk, ecofriendly accessories, homewares and gifts, Fair Trade products, handmade cards and handbags. After settling down on the

Central Coast, designer and founder of Distant Travellers, Ms Linde Creeke, has collaborated with Ms Weir to introduce the regular fashion shows. Ms Weir said the Bays Community relied on community events run throughout the year to help maintain the Bays Community Hall. These included monthly breakfasts, and a Wine, Cheese and Art Evening. The Bays Fashion Show has been held previously in May 2015 and again in March. The event allows the members of the public to view Ms Creeke’s collections and purchase pieces if interested, also offering a chance to try their hand at designing and

creating themselves. The initial fashion show in May 2015 attracted around 25 people. The second in March saw almost double the crowd, reaching close to maximum capacity. Ms Weir said she encouraged people to buy tickets in advance so that they do not miss out, but will be selling tickets at the door if there are any left over. An entry fee of $5 will include a free glass of sparkling wine on arrival. Tickets are available from Ms Weir at gwynneth.weir@gmail.com or on 0413 434 683.

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had any clothes. “I want the work to start, there are 14 units in our complex and the whole 14 are affected by this and we want some communication to know what is going on. I am feeling very down about it all,” she said. Mr Mehan said he had been working with the local community and the strata company to see works completed and residents moving back March 1, 2016 into their homes. Mr Mehan threatened to name and shame insurance companies that are not giving the storm damaged area the attention it deserves. “It has been four months since the September hail storm and locals are still struggling to have their homes repaired,” Mr Mehan said. “All of the residents of he GardensNSW Lancaster were Branch yet of they the fully insured, u s t r aforl itheir an are stillAwaiting Labor will insurance Party companies soon calling to begin be work on their homes. nominations for houses have to “These preselect a been sitting empty candidate for since the David Mehan MP along with Barbara Champley and Phillip and Patricia Cupples view the damage September with major Federal Electorate of repairs yet to begin. following management Champley wants to return the mould, but since then, Shortland seemed to do the same,” strata insurance Ms“The Jill Hall’s decision company, according to to her own home as soon nothing has happened. Ms Champley recalled. companies need to to nominate. “There is no indication not as possible, According to Ms Ms Champley. clearly “It has been an absolute “I’ve lost nearly of when the work will be communicate She initially stayed Champley, the insurer with residents and begin honour and privilege to was “very slow from the with her sister, then in a everything that I owned,” done. fit outs onthe the wonderful houses so “I do have contents represent motel, then an apartment she said. beginning”. these people get back of canShortland “Before Christmas insurance as well, but people At first the residents at The Entrance, and since to living their lives.” Federal Parliament were “stunned” and not Christmas she has been we had a meeting that is with a different in 1998 as well as with everyone and the company, but it is not since sure who to turn to for staying with a friend. Media release, many Feb 11, 2016 of The insurance insurance company came much use yet, because I representing help. David Mehan, member for Parliament Entrance Between September company has helped with out and it all looked very haven’t got anywhere to them in State The as Member forFeb Swansea Interview, 12, 2016 and December they living costs, but at nearly promising, then we had put anything. and in Lake Macquarie Barbara Champley, “I have hardly even mainly dealt with the 80 years of age, Ms workmen cleaning out Bay as a councillor,”Bateau Ms Hall said. “As the first woman elected to any state or Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford federal lower house Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 seat in the Hunter, I am Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 pleased to see so many E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Labor women now Website: www.centralcoastnews.net representing electorates,” she said. “The people of Shortland have been my inspiration, and to be their voice in Canberra has been extraordinary. “I want to put on record my thanks to my husband Lindsay and the rest of my family for supporting me while I took on this amazing job. “I know they have also made many sacrifices along the way. “After 18 years as a Federal Member of Parliament, I believe it is the right time to retire and

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Issue 88

he DoyalsonWyee RSL is seeking to rezone nearby vacant land so it can develop a 139-site manufactured home estate.

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to ensure its long-term viability and to give back to the community by investing $14 million. Wyong Council has also stated it is committed to providing a range of housing types. “This includes Issue 87 promoting more affordable housing options on sites which are well located in terms of public transport, shops and services,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. A report to the March 10 council meeting concluded that an assessment of the application considered: the existing strategic framework; potential impacts the proposed with use disability as well as land may have on the the great Labor idea of land; and relevant policy equality ofof council. opportunity, resolutions in “This everything assessment from has education to healthcare. identifi ed that the request party Jill has“Assuffi cient whip, strategic carried out herthe duties with justifi cation,” report to good humour and great council said. patience, striking that Councilbalance between resolved delicate to accept thediscipline report’s maintaining recommendation to prepare and encouraging acamaraderie. planning proposal to amend the Wyong Local Media speculation Environmental about the preselectionPlan of (LEP) and send it started to the Hall’s replacement before she hadofannounced Department Planning her Environment. retirement. and The population Australian “Our is set Electoral Commission’s to grow by 50,000 over the federal next 15 years andboundary we really adjustments do need to deliver ahave lot abolished the Cr seatEaton of more housing,” Hunter, currently held said. by the ALP’s Joel The development Fitzgibbon, shadow proposal to land minister applies for agriculture

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move on to the next stage of my life. “I have made this decision in consultation with Lindsay and my family and it will be wonderful to spend more time with them in the beautiful area where we live,” she said. In addition to her achievements for the Hunter Region, Ms Hall listed the highlights of her career in Federal Parliament as: being part of the Parliament during Kevin Rudd’s historic Apology to the Stolen Generations; securing Federal funding to

expand local GP clinics; and securing funding for a new Headspace service in Lake Haven. “I will continue to work hard in Parliament and in the electorate right up until the next election, whenever that is called. “I remain passionate about a number of national and local issues and I will keep ﬁghting for justice and fairness wherever I can. “There will be a rank and ﬁle pre-selection in the Shortland Electorate and local branch members will determine who will be the next Labor party

candidate. “I am sure the membership will elect an outstanding candidate for the next election. “Labor can win the next election and Australia will have a government lead by Bill Shorten which will deliver a fair and equitable society where every child can have access to a quality education and where your access to health is determined by your need and not your ability to pay. “Labor believes in equality of opportunity and protecting the rights

ng of workers and the living ers standard of pensioners and families,” she said. Parliamentary leader of the ALP, Mr Bill Shorten en said the party offered its er thanks to Jill Hall for her service to the people of Shortland and parliament. nt. “In more than thirty ty years of service as a rehabilitation counsellor, or, a local councillor, a State ate MP and the Member er for Shortland, Jill has as [strived] every day for a fairer, more equal and nd more inclusive Australia. a. “She has been a formidable champion for the rights of Australians

and a key power broker of the party’s NSW right faction. There have been reports that the ALP has planned to ‘parachute’ Fitzgibbon into either Shortland or that he will be moved into the seat of Charlton and its sitting member, Labor backbencher Pat Conroy, would be moved to Shortland. Anne Charlton has already been preselected to stand for the ALP in the seat of Robertson and Emma McBride has been preselected for Dobell. Media release, Feb 28, 2016 Lisa McDermott, ofﬁce of Jill Hall Jackie Pearson, journalist

The proposed concept plan for the Doyalson manufactured home estate (left) and it’s location (right)

directly north of the Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club. It is currently zoned RU6 Transition and would be rezoned to RE2 Private Recreation, which would permit a Manufactured Home Estate (MHE). The site (Lot 49 DP 707586 and Lot 7 DP 240685) comprises 21.69 hectares on the Paciﬁc Hwy at Doyalson. Lot 49 currently contains two buildings: one is leased to an independent party; the second contains amenities. The lot also has cricket nets and remnant vegetation. Lot 7 contains no buildings and the site of the proposed home village is generally clear of vegetation and is used for the RAW Challenge. The site adjoins Delta land to the east (Munmorah Power Station) and a hydroponics establishment to the north. RU6 zoning is a holding zone providing a limited range of uses to ensure the land remains ﬁt for

the long-term intended purpose. In the case of Lot 7, that long-term purpose is a development precinct within the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan (NWSSP). The landowner has previously investigated development opportunities but “due to future subsurface mining of the area for coal, the Mine Subsidence Board has objected to each proposal,” the report explained. Options already considered: residential subdivision; retirement facility; tourist accommodation; mixed tourist and residential accommodation; and a motel. The concept shows the manufactured home estate located within Lot 7 with a lit pathway linking it to existing playing ﬁelds and club facilities. The concept plan also included walking and cycling tracks, a games room, indoor swimming pool, a manager’s residence

and site ofﬁce. “The proposal will enable Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club to better utilise its existing land holdings,” the report said. The RAW challenge is proposed to be relocated to the existing playing ﬁelds (subject to consent). “The use of the site as an MHE may be an interim use until mining constraints have been resolved and this use has been given ‘in principle’ support from the Mine Subsidence Board, according to the report. Future plans for the Doyalson-Wyee RSL will be centred around health associated uses with the recently constructed gymnasium. The club intendeds to expand the function room. It also intends to add a ‘pop-up’ library. The RE2 Private Recreation permits caravan parks and therefore manufactured home estates as well as a variety of other uses. “These housing forms offer lower cost housing

options and increase the mix of housing types available for the area,” the report said. Wyong Council had taken actions to minimise the opportunity for caravan parks “to become a more dominant part of the local housing offer by limiting the creation of additional non-tourist caravan parks and MHEs in Wyong Shire.” In 2003, for instance, Wyong Council resolved: “That Council records its opposition as a matter of policy to the creation or expansion of further nontourist caravan parks or manufactured home estates within the shire.” The resolution also sought to limit conversion of tourist sites to permanent accommodation, which reduced the number of tourist accommodation sites in the shire. However, in December 2012, a report on Planning Controls to Support Housing Affordability and Choice in Wyong Shire included nine

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recommendations that directly related to promoting caravans and manufactured homes as affordable housing options. None of those recommendations was approved when the report was considered by the Economic Employment Development Committee (EEDC) in 2013. A l t h o u g h recommending that council moved ahead with seeking a gateway determination for the rezoning, it noted that the proposal was April ill 12, 201 inconsistent with 2016 the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan “as it is proposing residential development on land that has been identiﬁed for employment in the long term. “The timing of the rezoning of the land for employment purposes will be impacted by future coal extraction. “This has an indeterminate timing but is likely to be longer than 15 years. The assessment concluded that the site could accommodate a MHE in the short term provided that the land has the potential to be used for future employment purposes … once mining has been completed in the area. “The proposal does not involve community title subdivision which means that the existing land holding will not be further fragmented.

a d a l b a b a s e d women’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre, Kamira, is continuing a seven year battle for increased funding to better meet the demand for its services.

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According to Kamira Director, Cr Lisa Matthews, Kamira is a unique, evidence based, rehabilitation facility designed to help pregnant women and newIssue mothers89 that are experiencing drug and alcohol abuse to kick their habits and refocus their lives around the fulfilling experience of motherhood. “Nearly all women who present to Kamira for treatment will have Cate Hewett of Kamira their children removed huge caus if they do not undergo operate at capacity due to which has caused problems with retaining r residential rehabilitation ongoing funding issues. “Presently, funding staff. ently, and often present with “The NSW Health traumatic histories such issues have prevented alba facility from Department has failed to as mental health issues, the Wadalba a domestic violence, filling half of its beds, provide any additional cognitive impairments forcing the facility to turn funding since it built the ndreds of women Kamira facility in 2009. and criminal and family away hundreds in need and forcing the “There are currently c law matters,” she said. o of a To help women most in need onto waiting 11 beds filled out lists up too 12 weeks long,” possible 22. undergoing treatment, A view of Turpentine Rd, Kangy Angy under water in January “Cost wise, to increase thews said. Kamira employs a Ms Matthews Kamira chief the number of beds ra be filled variety of tertiary Ms Cate to 13 we would be looking e, qualified clinicians such executive, b as psychologists, social Hewett said the facility’s at $112,157 per bed. “Based on this cost t workers and a 24 hour lack of funding meant specialist team to ensure Kamira cannot employ model, Kamira would an additional ff it needed to need a patients and their children the staff its apacity, let alone $656,314 to increase inc are safely on the road to run at capacity, expand its services to a minimum ts services. m recovery. “Kamira their mira is funded by of 24 women and a This emphasise on ate and federal children,” Ms Hewett motherhood a opposed means both state ot all Kangy Angy residentsasare health departments on said. to recovery has put to the development of an inter-city train typicallyy three year According to Ms Kamira in at the maintenance facility theforefront area. of women’s rehabilitation in grants,” Ms Hewett said. Hewett, joint funding “However, wever, Kamira is from NSW Hea Health and the Central Coast region, One such resident, solution to some of those currently y operating off a the Federal Dep Department however, problems.the facility one yearr extension grant of Health and Family Mr Dean Innes spoke has been In struggling responding to to at Wyong Council on March 23 in favour of the questions from Cr Doug proposed sale of council Vincent, a representative land to Transport for of the Kangy Angy Residents Action Group, NSW. “There is a group of Mr Tony Caldersmith people in the north of the said Transport for NSW street who would like to had said it was too early to discuss community see it proceed,” he said. Mr Innes said the benefits. “The railway people development would create the opportunity for said it was all too early; a new land bridge to deal they were not going to with flooding and even a talk about that yet, we are not down to that children’s playground. According to Mr Innes, level of planning,” Mr Transport for NSW had Caldersmith said. Mr Caldersmith also promised a landscaped buffer to make sure the confirmed that Wyong facility was permanently Council had not, at any stage, approached hidden. “We’ve also engaged residents about the idea our own planner to look of selling the land to at various ways to get Transport for NSW. around development restrictions in the area Continued page 3 and this development is a

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habitat for bi foor a range ra range of threatened t d and annd critically c engendered species ngendered e including yellow-bellied yel yell gliders, squirrel gliders and the powerful owl. “Also, a tributary of Ourimbah Creek ﬂowing through the site is a known biodiversity ‘hot-spot’ for rare and threatened amphibian species such as the green and golden bell-frog and the green-thighed frog,” he said. “We don’t want our

and Environment Court Environ li would be likely to find that the site is unsuitable for the proposed development. development The site also presents a considerable constraints in terms of flooding and bushfi fire and a development of the type and scale sca proposed would be likely to have lik an unacceptable and unaccep signifi significant ficant iimpact on a number of species or their habitats. The report found

and a riparian area and watercourse of fourth order and an important wetland area. It further states that alternative sites for the proposal which would result in a reduced impact on local biodiversity should be investigated.

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and Community Services could appropriately cover this, yet despite her best efforts, Ms Hewett’s attempts to vitalise Kamira have been falling on deaf ears for close to seven years. “In 2011, NSW Health commissioned a business review by Ernst and Young for the facility. “The three month review recommended additional funding be provided to Kamira to deliver a full capacity service, but this funding was not delivered. “I’ve written to every health minister since 2009 about the incredible demand for, and the subsequent community consequences of not providing treatment to these women, and still nothing. “It’s unbelievable how little they care about these women and their children,” Ms Hewett said. Kamira received 620 requests for service in 2015. Women remain on the facility’s waiting list for four to 12 weeks. Ms Hewett also urged people to write to their local MP’s about the state of Kamira and women’s health services. “Please urge your MP to help Kamira. “The Government built the facility, now they need to fund it,” she concluded.

Issue 96

Sale of Kiar Ridge land marks the end of the ﬁrst regional airport

he Entrance Motor Registry closed its doors for the last time on Thursday, April 21.

Member for The expects to deliver a Entrance, Mr David service to our area,” he Mehan MP said the said. NSW Government “shut “As of lunchtime on down the motor registry, Friday, April 22, more dismissing the concerns than 65 members of the of residents that the community were turned closure will see not a away and told to go single NSW Government elsewhere. office left within The “The minister clearly Entrance electorate.” has never been here to see Mr Mehan said he had the site. opposed the closure since “Only someone from it was first announced. Sydney would believe May He said he had been 10, that2016 driving from The working with Services Entrance to Tuggerah is a NSW and Wyong Council short drive. to attempt to maintain a “I will continue to work service in The Entrance. with Wyong Council and “The State government the community to see has refused to listen to the a government service public on this issue,” Mr delivered for our area,” Mehan said. Mr Mehan said. “My office has been Media release, Apr 22, 2016 flooded with calls from David Mehan, member for people who want to know The Entrance how the government

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Rehabilitation centre forced to Another motor turn away hundreds of women registry closed

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cent. Second place went to Pam Gowthorp and Janine Henry with 59.9 per cent. Christine Hadaway and Chris Hannan achieved third place with 59.6 per cent.

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Mehan outraged at delay in storm damage repair esidents of the Bateau Bay area are still struggling to repair their homes following the violent hail storm that struck the area on September 17 last year.

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before commencing Umina,” Mr Wooldridge said. “Being a revolutionary concept to provide Australia’s ﬁrst approved multi tiny home solution for homelessness with tenant equity participation there has been a lot of work to get it right and replicable,” he said. Mr Wooldridge said commencement of the Gosford project is still some months away and no plans are in place at this stage to lodge a development application for the Umina site. At the time the agreement was made between Gosford Council and the Tiny Homes Foundation, former councillor Ms Gabby Bowles said that community consultation would be a major part of ensuring the project provided the correct outcomes for all stakeholders.

LL, a major real estate investment company, has been engaged by Central Coast Council to sell a landmark 87.95 hectares of land at Kiar Ridge.

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he NSW Government has not given strategic endorsement to a regional airport incorporating passenger services at he NSW Department of Planning and Environment’s review the Warnervale site or of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996 has been any other site on the Central Coast. welcomed by Wyong Council.

“Our central objective community consultation in growing Warnervale process. “It is important that the Airport as an aviation business hub has always community understands been about creating jobs, what a game changer attracting commercial activation of Warnervale investment and growing Airport will be for jobs our local economy for the on the Coast,” Cr Eaton benefit of local residents,” said. “In its current form, said Wyong mayor, Cr it can cater for a wide Doug Eaton OAM. “We need the Act range of general aviation small capacity repealed to enable and Interview, Apr 6, 2016 Warnervale Airport to commercial aviation,” he Lisa Matthews, Kamira reach its full potential as said. Director “Right now we are a catalyst for economic Interview, Apr 6, 2016 development and in talks with an aircraft Cate Hewett, Kamira Chief Executive employment growth,” he manufacturer to locate its Journalist, Dilon Luke David Mehan outside said. The Entrance Motor Registrymanufacturing operation “I congratulate the to Warnervale Airport. “This would be State Government on the first new aircraft taking this initiative. Office: facility “This is the only Act manufacturing Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: of its kind to regulate a to locate in Australia Mail: single airfield and no other in decades, and has E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net airport in Australia faces the potential to create Website: hundreds of jobs. the same restrictions. “We have also been “Since it was enacted, the modern NSW exploring with airlines planning controls and the possibility of having regulations have changed passenger services to to the point where the Act Melbourne, Brisbane and is basically redundant regional areas with small as other more rigorous capacity aircraft that can processes are in place to operate from the airport. “It is key infrastructure govern changes. “There is simply no to support population growth and that’s why need for it,” he said. According to Cr it was included in the Eaton, under current NSW Government’s Your NSW legislation, with Future Central Coast or without the Act, any Discussion Paper 2015 major proposed changes and Gosford City has to the airport would supported the airport in require an extensive its submission to the Draft Environmental Impact Central Coast Regional Assessment (EIS) and Plan 2016.

“Council is committed to working with all parties and neighbours to ensure that the Central Coast beneﬁts from the advantages that other regions have gained from a general aviation business hub.” According to Wyong Council, there has been increased demand for general aviation use of Warnervale Airport. The council is preparing to advertise for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for general aviation and industry operators seeking opportunities to expand or build their businesses on the Central Coast. General aviation includes aviation businesses such as aircraft maintenance operators, recreational and corporate aviation, helicopter services and emergency services aviation. Council has allocated $6 million in 2016-17 as a ﬁrst step in activating Warnervale Airport’s potential as a general aviation business hub. The funds will go towards voluntary land acquisitions and water, sewerage and road upgrades for the facility. Media release, Apr 29, 2016 Wyong Council media

by the former Wyong Council from Terrace Towers in June 2014 for $10 million and became the preferred site for a Central Coast Regional Airport with the capacity to expand to the status of an interstateIssue and international terminal.

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According to a ‘frequently asked questions’ document released by NSW Planning and Environment, the Warnervale Airport is not shown in the Draft Central Coast Regional Plan, the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan, Central Coast Regional Strategy or the Central Coast Regional Transport Plan. “Wyong Council has made public statements that the Central Coast needs a regional airport and that the existing Warnervale Airport could be an option for this,” the document said. The Department of Planning is currently investigating a noncompliance issue at the airport, the document said. “The Department is currently investigating if the runway has been extended and as a result, if curfew and ﬂight movement restrictions apply. “The Department is also investigating if the vegetation cleared in the Environmental Conservation E2 zone at the southern end of the site has caused any environmental harm.” According to the Department of Planning, there are no current applications for the upgrade or extension of

An expressions of interest sign has been erected on the land acquired by Wyong Council in 2014 as the site for a Central Coast regional airport

The land is zoned IN1 According to JLL, the site includes 56 hectares of for industrial use and E2 DA-approved developable Environmental and is now industrial land in a 69 lot being sold as a site for industrial development. masterplan. Expressions of interest If developed, the land would yield a total floor close on Thursday, August area of 556,400 square 25. Central Coast metres. newlyAccording to Mr Council’s Laurie Eyes from the appointed group leader Central Coast Regional of Assets, Infrastructure Airport Action Group, and Business, Mr Mike the purchase price paid Dowling, was general by the Wyong Council manager of the Terrace in 2014 was double the Towers group before he NSW Valuer General’s was appointed director of valuation and the land property and economic was purchased without development by Wyong obtaining an independent Council in January 2015. Kiar Ridge was valuation. as the At the time of acquiring abandoned the land, former mayor, preferred site for a Central Mr Doug Eaton OAM Coast Regional Airport said: “There is no demand by Wyong Council in Works completed byy Wyong last l st land year ye r are re being for Council industrial as has a confidential council Planning and Environment investigated by NSWbeen proved by the fact session in October 2015. WarnervaleThe history of Wyong the airport and compliance liance that the the future existingofTerrace Airport to been protect investigations would Council’s proposal to Tower land has the andamenity of the not be impacted byy the develop an airport at Kiar vacant undeveloped area. review of the Act. Ridge was revealed in for atsurrounding least seven years.” It restricts aircraft The Warnervale ervale the confidential business Airport Restrictionss Act movement in the event requires the minister nister there was a proposal to for planning to review eview extend the runway or it to determine whether hether build a new runway. The Act: limits the its policy objectives ctives remain valid and if the length of any runway terms of the Act remain emain to 1,200 metres with potential to make an appropriate. “Since the introduction uction application to the minister of the Act, there have for a runway of up to been a number off new 1,800 metres in length; planning instruments ts that prevents the construction provide for assessment sment of a new runway at the of airports as well as a airport except at a site number of regulations ations approved by the minister; applying to aviationn and and provides for a process related activities,” the to review any proposal to expand operations. document said. Stakeholders will be The Act came into specifi fic force on June 1, 1997, 97, as consulted about specific a response to proposals posals objectives and written to expand the Warnervale ervale submissions will be Airport from a 900 metre accepted until May 27. runway to an 1,800 metre Document, April 2016 runway. Review of Warnervale The overall policy Airport Restrictions Act objective of the Act is to Frequently Asked Questions impose restrictions on

for the operation of larger aircraft” but “it could be viably developed into a signiﬁcant regional airport offering regional intrastate and interstate airline services.” The October 28 conﬁdential meeting subsequently determined to abandon the Kiar Ridge site for an airport and focus on moving forward with developing a general aviation hub and regional airport at Warnervale. A further $6 million has been allocated in the 2016-17 budget for stage 1 development of the Warnevale Airport western precinct and acquisition of eastern land for the airport development. Speaking after a recent Central Coast Council meeting, Mr Dowling said the development of the regional airport at Warnervale provided opportunities for employment growth. “It has always been the intention of this council to acquire a strong general aviation hub including aircraft repair, design and providing hangars for general aviation,” Mr Dowling said. He said demand for such services outside of Sydney was strong. Media release, Jun 14, 2015 Wyong Council media Website, Jul 18, 2016 http://rca.jll.com.au/ property-land+developmentnsw--502012306 Agenda item 7.1, Oct 28, 2016 Wyong Council ordinary meeting Interview notes, Jun 29, 2016 Mike Dowling, Central Coast Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Bays Bush Care looks for new members Woy Woy Bay Bush Care is looking for new members. The Bushcare Program is a partnership between council and volunteers from the community, who collaborate to assist in restoring areas of degraded bushland. The volunteers are supervised by a representative from National Parks and Wildlife Service. After an already successful year tackling several sites above Taylor St, August 20 brings a new adventure as the Bush Care Group takes a boat trip into the heart of

Woy Woy Bay to spend half a day removing weed from the bay. The Woy Woy Bay Bush Care Group meets at 9am on the fourth Saturday of each month, usually for two to three hours and is always looking for new members to join. The group will meet on September 24, October 22 and November 26. The meeting point is on the very western end of Taylor St and a National Parks and Wildlife vehicle will mark the spot. Newsletter, 7 Jul 2016 Bob Puffett, The Bays Community Group

Fundraising dinner for Killy Cares A fundraising dinner for the Killy Cares charity will be held at the Killcare Surf Life Saving Club on August 12. The Rio-themed evening will include a two-course dinner, music and entertainment, and will be held upstairs in the Horizons Art Gallery. The cost is $50 per person with BYO wine only and no corkage. All drinks can be purchased at the bar. Raffle tickets will be sold during

the course of the evening with a host of prizes donated by local businesses. If you would like to attend please call Carlene Lawler on 0416 104 066 or email killycares@gmail.com with details of the number of seats you wish to reserve. The annual event will commence at 6:30pm for 7pm. Newsletter, 16 Jul 2016 Peta Colebatch, Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association

A Pretty Beach Primary School student relaxing on Lobster Beach

Field study at Lobster Beach Students from Pretty Beach Public School visited Lobster Beach as part of their study of National Parks. Students in Years 3 and 4 visited Lobster Beach on May 31, as a field study and to practice identifying features of National Parks.

Students looked at fauna and flora species present at Lobster Beach and discussed ideas about conservation. Students also got to visit Aboriginal sites in the National Park, such as a midden and meeting cave, and discussed the history and significance of Lobster

Beach and the National Park to the orginal custodians of the land Students concluded their day with some physical fun and art on the beach. Newsletter, 2 Jun 2016 Deborah Callender, Pretty Beach Public School

Parents and grandparents visit Woy Woy South Public School had a large number of parents, grandparents and pre-schoolers come out to their 2017 Kinder Open day. After only 16-weeks of schooling, the 2016 kindergarten students paid little attention to their onlookers completing their classroom activities

with confidence, as well as demonstrating their Smartboard skills. The kindergarten teachers managed to run classes, answer questions from visitors and cope with the extra eyes on them in the classroom. Newsletter, 7 Jun 2016 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

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Focus on State and local elections The federal election is over.

Senator Deborah O’Neill’s advertisement in the Peninsula News on July 11 “We achieved a fantastic result on the Coast and across the country” borders on the delusional. She was referring to Mr Bill Shorten’s pathetic and deceitful campaign in the July2 election. Two dictionaries and my thesaurus described “fantastic” as “extravagantly fanciful”, “Imaginary and wildly unreal”. I will concede further interpretations followed but let us deal with the unequivocal facts which support the initial interpretation of “fantastic”. Labor’s primary vote was one of its worst in history. The deceit and lie upon lie about how the Liberals would privatise Medicare was breathtaking in its dishonesty.

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions It is beyond belief how anybody who claimed to have a fair and intelligent mind could possibly contemplate having Mr Shorten as our Prime Minister. Apart from his blatant dishonesty and support for his union mates, who have been exposed by Justice Dyson Heydon as being guilty of

corruption and coercion, we have Larry Pickering informing us all about Bill Shorten. I am certain Mr Pickering would be fully aware of the laws regarding defamation and would not have publicly made any condemnations of Shorten without being certain of the facts. For more enlightenment on Pickering’s expose on Shorten, an examination of his latest publication provides the unvarnished truth about Mr Shorten. So much for Senator O’Neill and her propaganda. I notice that Ms Anne Charlton has followed along the same lines. Finally, anybody who cannot admit that we have fared fundamentally better under Liberal rule than under Labor and socialism has a poor concept of what constitutes good government. Letter, 19 Jul 2016 Colin Williams, Ettalong

A stable and successful system Our current electoral system is obviously not perfect, particularly in what we end up with in the house of review, the Senate. But how we would improve it is a vexed question.

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The focus is now on the next state and local government elections, presuming that there will be local government elections. Mangrove Mountain residents dealing with the state’s significant Mangrove Mountain landfill site have been told the “earliest time Mr Reynolds (administrator, Central Coast Council) would be available to meet with us was September 13.” Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has said the absence of funding for the Rawson Rd level crossing in the NSW State Budget is a road safety concern. Flooding and the sale of community land remain issues for

Letter, 18 Jul 2016 Don Parkes, Woy Woy

Peninsula residents. My correspondence to Gosford Council in early May, 2016 highlighting a consultant’s comments in the 1990s about the Woy Woy Peninsula’s floor height study plan remains unanswered. My first and most important decision at the next state and local government elections will be to place Liberal Party candidates in the last place. The NSW premier, Mr Mike Baird, has certainly made this decision easier, I expect, for other voters on the Central Coast. Letter, 4 Jul 2016 Norman Harris, Umina

Petrol prices: just plainly wrong Once again we out here are coping the rough end of the pineapple as far the price of petrol goes.

with less than 50 per cent of the votes gain a seat, with the majority of the voters frustrated that their intentions had been overridden. Another suggestion is to abolish the states. Those who advocate such a drastic move must surely be aware that the foundation of our political system, the Federal Constitution, set out by our Founding Fathers and approved by the people, gave sovereign powers to those former colonial governments, ceding their rights only for the defence of the nation and for matters relating to international trade and customs. The states were to retain the policing of crime and matters of health and education, while local councils were to deal with development applications and rubbish collection. Putting local councils in charge of the nation would turn everything on its head. Talk about putting the cart before the horse. Even more alarming is any exhortation to scrap and rewrite the Constitution itself. Who would rewrite this new constitution: the politicians and lawyers? The fact that public referenda have only been successful in eight out of 44 attempts is a positive blocking by the people to limit the powers of the politicians, so for the past 116 years we have enjoyed a stable and successful governmental system. Let’s keep it that way.

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I have a friend who spends a bit of time in the Shire south of Sydney (Sutherland) and he tells me the fuel price there is on an average 10 cents cheaper than it is here.

Forum Don’t we have government departments that look after the public in these matters? This has been going on far too long and should be addressed. It’s just plainly wrong. Email, 14 Jul 2016 Rod Munson, Ettalong Beach

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Chamber did not work with Council for Bullion St sale I refer to the letter written by Ms Kay Williams of Pearl Beach “McInerney to speak on planning” (Peninsula News July 11) and her comments that I and the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce had worked with Gosford Council to bring about the sale of the Bullion St car park. Ms Williams’ comments are wrong on any number of levels. The Chamber of Commerce was involved in the community consultation process for the Umina Beach Traffic Management and Accessibility Plan back in 2014 as were some 50 other community members. These consultations included the future of the Bullion St car park as a civic square and mixed use precinct while preserving the public car parking capacity. Ms Williams is wrong when she said that the community rejected the proposals put forward by

Forum Council. The community input was generally very supportive of what Council was proposing although the Chamber did not support some of the more specific recommendations. Ms Williams is also wrong when she said that I and the Chamber had continued to work with the Council to bring about the sale of the Bullion St car park. Neither I nor the Chamber had any subsequent discussions with the Council and have had no involvement in the current Expression of Interest for the development of Bullion St. For Ms Williams to infer that either I or the Chamber had such involvement is incorrect and misleading as are many of her other comments. Email, 14 Jul 2016 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

One ugly secret after another Is it just me or is the new building going up in Oval Ave, Woy Woy, the ugliest construction ever seen. With the new oval and surrounding gardens looking so nice I cannot believe that this building was allowed to go ahead. It seems to me that, like the relocation of the RTA (RMS), it has been one well-kept secret just like the proposed sell-off and development of the car park in Umina. Is this the future of the Peninsula with this amalgamated council doing as it pleases? Let Peninsula people stand together and let your voices be heard. Email, 13 Jul 2016 Genny Murphy, Woy Woy

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Other Regional News - In brief

Peninsula News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2256 and 2257. Given the advent of the new Central Coast Council, following is a summary of the first 9 news articles published in the most

recent edition of each of our sister Central Coast publications. The full articles and more, as well as all previously published editions, can be seen on line on our website www.peninsulanews.info and

on www.centralcoastnews.net Copies of these other publications may be obtained from our offices in Gosford, by subscription, or from a myriad of locations in the areas covered by each publication.

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Wicks wins Robertson by 2093 votes

JRPP reluctantly approves tax office

Three tower Waterside development to be built in stages

Ms Lucy Wicks announced her win in the seat of Robertson at her local park in Springfield on Wednesday, July 6.

The Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) approved the Doma-Tax office development on part of the former Gosford Public School land on June 30.

Three of the major developments that have already been approved in the Gosford CBD are progressing well, according to Mr Cain King from CKDS Architecture.

McInerney calls for the two further waterfront developments to be stopped immediately A community meeting held by the Gosford Waterfront Alliance has called on the NSW minister for planning, Mr Rob Stokes, and the administrator of Central Coast Council, Mr Ian Reynolds, to take

Expressions of Interest sought to develop the remaining former Gosford Public School site Property NSW called for Expressions of Interest (EOI) on July 5 for a partner to deliver a proposed mixed-use building at 32 Mann St, Gosford, and develop the remaining 1.1 hectares of land on

Adam Crouch proud of State Government budget

Budget ignores crucial projects

Community to fight to save Wamberal Memorial Hall and park

Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government delivered a budget which provides record investments for essential services including health, education, family and community

Rate rises to follow existing paths

NSW minister for local Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam The Wamberal Community Group government, Mr Paul Toole, said Crouch, said the NSW Government has started a petition to save he promised ratepayers would not delivered a budget which provides Wamberal Memorial Hall, according face any “exorbitant increases” in record investments for essential to group spokesperson, Mr Richard rates over the next four years. services including health, Wells. education, family and community The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Coast Community News focusses on news specifically related to post code areas 2250, 2251, 2260 and articles can also be read and shared on your mobile phone by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, & 2263.

Sale of Kiar Ridge land marks the end of the first regional airport

Tall Timbers Hotel at risk due to highway widening

JLL, a major real estate investment company, has been engaged by Central Coast Council to sell a landmark 87.95 hectares of land at Kiar Ridge

The future of the popular Tall Timbers Hotel in Ourimbah is uncertain, as the widening of the Pacific Highway threatens to close the hotel.

Council has engaged Eco Logical Australia (ELA) to prepare a biodiversity certification and offset strategy, to be completed in August, to ensure current greenfield sites, south of Sparks Rd, Warnervale ...

Former councillors to form local representation advisory committee

Information being released by council has reduced by 75%

Administrator visits community organisations

All former Wyong councillors have been appointed to the Local Representation Committee of the new Central Coast Council.

The community has been told it is business as usual at the new Central Coast Council but administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, reduced the amount of business dealt with at the new council’s first three meetings by 75 per cent.

Central Coast Council’s administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, and the new executive leadership team embarked on a road trip recently to gain an understanding of the range of issues facing the community and to see the support services...

Long standing JRPP chair ‘stands down’

Community reserve to be named

Gl i V ll D l Glenning Valley Development Group determined to fight on regardless

Mr Garry Fielding, who has been chair of the Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) for seven years, has decided not to renominate for a further term.

A process is under way for a community reserve on the southwestern side of Toukley Bridge to be officially named the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Park and land on the northwestern side of the bridge to be officially named Wallarah

The Say No to Glenning Valley Development Group is working with other local environment groups to explore options available to it if Central Coast Council approves the 264-lot subdivision.

Biocertifi cation strategy underway for Warnervale employment zone

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Retain free access for rich and poor alike As a resident of Pearl Beach, I enjoy and draw great pleasure from the public lands, beaches, national parks and public waterways which comprise my environment here and throughout the Central Coast. In recent weeks, I have learned of the council’s intention to sell dozens of public reserves and parks. I have visited them all and have been impressed by the level of community use in many of them, the council neglect in others, and the huge potential for council-encouraged, community collaborations for the common usage of all these public lands. In the world of politics and corruption, there are those who advocate for small government with appeals to individualism, competition and a market free from

regulation. There are others who advocate for responsible government with everyone, including the mega-rich and corporate, paying their taxes so that government can serve the common good. On the Central Coast, we are facing Mike Baird’s legislation which permits the Mike Bairdappointed council to privatise our public lands. The Central Coast Council has declared intentions to re-classify existing public lands away from public to sell them off before an elected council can govern these decisions. The losers will be the people and the common good. The winners will be private owners who will develop these expublic lands for their private profit. Should this concern me, my friends, my family, my acquaintances, and my community?

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions If one wants to continue fishing in the extensive public waters, swimming on our public beaches, riding through our National Parks and strolling in the beauty of our reserves, then we should know that this is because it is all public. Rich and poor alike currently have this access; elaborate corporate yachts have access as do our sweet-as-a-nut tinnies and

run-abouts. We all own these public assets and we have free entry to them. However, if the council was to sell them off, the Central Coast will look like many harbours where the developers have sold the waterfronts, sold the best of the heights and vistas, and where beaches and access to the water are owned by the privateers. I attended a meeting with council representatives on Wednesday, July 6, at Erina. I heard two arguments at the meeting to support the council’s sale of public lands to private profiteers, both from council representatives: One stated that the council, over the last three years, has purchased 87 hectares of new public lands that should be put against the lots that are to be sold. The second argument in favour of reserve sales was that public lands should be sold so that

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council has the money to make roads safer and thus save lives. It is evident that a council area which has become a population over-flow area for poorly-managed Sydney will require additional public amenity and protection as the population rapidly increases. In addition, the 87 hectares will, no doubt, include large tracts of land required for fighting fires, protecting creeks and lagoons, shoring up the impact of climate warming, and so on. The second argument invited a scornful, mocking response. Shall we sell the National Parks to build a freeway to safety? Is the argument that to save lives on the roads, the NSW Government, through its appointed and developer-controlled councils, will cash in every children’s’ playground, public reserve, waterfront facility? In my view, developers should be precluded from council and its planning processes, and invited to the table only after planning for a preferred future is incorporated into a council-supported, but community-generated plan for the Central Coast. In this respect the council could convene a broad combination of political, sports, church, public transport, road users, homeless, war veterans, disabled, women, child care and other groups together. With the assistance of specialist collaboration facilitators, it could draw from the community-atlarge, it’s essential requirements and preferences leading to the development of a comprehensive and integrated plan for the future of the Central Coast. Such a community-generated plan would represent a preferred future as expressed by the people and would have strong political legitimacy straddling the chasms between political parties and exposing and marginalising those motivated by personal gain, greed or vested interest rather than a concern for the common good. Letter, 19 Jul 2016 Dr Vanlyn Davy, Pearl Beach

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Village wins Chamber business awards Peninsula Village has also won two awards at the 2016 Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, winning the Employer of Choice and Excellence in Business Ethics categories. The not-for-proﬁt organisation operates three aged care facilities on the Central Coast and has been caring for the local community for almost four decades. As an employer of more than 300 locals, Peninsula Villages was recognised for its commitment to its employees and for promoting ethical practices to residents, staff and the broader community. Peninsula Villages chief Mr Shane Neaves said he was delighted to be recognised on a local level and pleased they will now represent the Peninsula for these two categories at the NSW Awards in November. “The Employer of Choice award recognises organisations that put in place strategies and initiatives to create stimulating and supportive workplace environments for their employees and we certainly pride ourselves on offering a range of programs that have a positive impact on both employees and the organisation as a whole,” Mr Neaves said. “Recently we introduced a number of health and wellbeing incentives for our employees in addition to promoting ourselves as a ﬂexible work provider. “We now offer all full time

Program for parents of teenagers A six-session program for parents of adolescents aged 10 to 18 will run on Tuesdays, from August 16 to September 20 from 7pm to 9pm at the Peninsula Community Centre.

staff 50 per cent off the cost of a membership at Peninsula Leisure Centre, a staff massage treatment every three months, free annual ﬂu vaccinations and access to a range of social support and counselling programs. “We also promote ﬂexible work conditions with return to work maternity leave plans and adaptable work hours to accommodate lifestyle needs and parents with children,” he said. The Excellence in Business Ethics award recognises an outstanding business that has been able to achieve business success while acting in an ethically responsible way. “Earlier this year our organisation formulated and launched new core values that benchmark the principles and

ethics that we uphold, through our staff and our care delivery,” Mr Neaves said. “The ICCARE principles of Integrity, Community, Compassion, Accountability and Respect are now a self-directed learning package for each and every staff member and guide the moral principles which we all endorse and promote to our residents, their families and our community. “We also believe we promote ethical practices as our board are represented by locals of varied ages, experiences and gender, with 55 per cent female directors, and we are committed to contributing to our community through a range of local partnerships and community engagement programs,” he said.

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to help their teenage children develop emotional intelligence so they can become more aware, assertive and strong in situations of peer pressure, and have greater success with making friends and managing peer conﬂicts. It aims to provide skills which will enable teenagers to be more able to cope when upset or angry, have fewer mental health and substance abuse difﬁculties and have more stable and satisfying relationships as adults. Contact Coast Community Connections for bookings on 4341 9333 or for more information contact Michelle McNicol or Linda Thomas at RAPT on 4325 9600. Email, 15 Jul 2016 Louise Manson, Peninsula Community Centre

Battle of Pozieres remembered A remembrance service to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Pozieres was held at Peninsula Village, Umina, on Saturday July 23. Peninsula Village has a connection to the battle as the aged care organisation is located on Pozieres Ave, named after the French village. The ceremony honoured the Australians who fought during the battle in France.

The Battle of Pozieres was a two-week struggle for the French village of Pozieres and the ridge on which it stands, in mid-1916 in which the Australian army suffered more than 12,000 casualties. Ex-servicemen, residents, staff and locals attended the special ceremony. Media release, 21 Jul 2016 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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Peninsula Village wins HR award The aged care group that includes Peninsula Village has won a state award in the Aged and Community Services Awards. The recently-formed Pace Aged Care group won an award for human resources management. Pace Aged Care members employ more than 710 local people and provide accommodation for more than 1200 older people in our community. The group allows resources, training, development and administration to be shared. Peninsula Village benefited through sharing staff on an asneeded basis, efficient rostering, common training and leveraging on high-level executive support, according to Peninsula Village chief Mr Shane Neave. It had been particularly beneficial in obtaining registered nurses for night shifts and in meeting urgent needs, Mr Neave said. “With the Central Coast boasting a prominent ageing population, the aged care industry is becoming increasingly competitive but instead of working against one another, Pace is an opportunity for

organisations to work together for the betterment of all. “By sharing resources and redefining best practices, staff from our member organisations now have access to a holistic, diverse and community-focused employer that can provide them with opportunities to grow and improve which is in turn benefitting all our residents and clients.” Peninsula Village formed PACE Aged Care under a shared services organisational model with Adelene Retirement Village, Central Coast Community Care Association and Evergreen Life Care. The Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne Hostel then joined as a member organisation after the launch of PACE Aged Care. The ACS State Awards for Excellence promote and recognise excellence in a range of areas that contribute to the quality of life of older people, people with disabilities and/or their carers. The awards also acknowledge efforts to increase public confidence and community involvement in aged and community care services. Media release, 13 Jul 2016 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic PR

PACE Aged Care directors at the ACS State Awards from left Ted Coupe, Phil Walsh and Shane Neaves of Peninsula Village

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Morning tea raised funds for Cancer Council A fun-filled “Biggest Morning Tea”, held at the Hardy’s Bay Church in May, raised $1019.35 for the Cancer Council. The morning attracted about 80 guests who dropped in for tea and coffee, and a wide variety of hot and cold eats baked by the women of the church. Background music was provided on a baby grand piano by Lance Dover and Narelle Jones,

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as guests enjoyed their morning tea and a chat. The money was raised through the sale of tickets in a monster rafﬂe with seven prizes, a guessing competition and the sale of rose plants and Cancer Council merchandise. The major rafﬂe prise was won by local resident Mr Don Groom. Newsletter, 16 Jul 2016 Peta Colebatch, Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association

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mouth moist. You may not notice mild to moderate dehydration, but it can make you sick. General aches and pains, fatigue, headaches and constipation can be a symptom of dehydration. To avoid this, sip water all day. Have a herbal tea whenever you go pass the kettle in the kitchen (a good time to do your balance exercises too). Sleep Deprivation If you don’t get enough sleep, you are more likely to get sick. While you sleep, your body releases molecules that fight inflammation and disease. Most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night. Teenagers actually need up to 10 hours per night and younger children even more. If you miss out on even 1 hour per night, it accumulates to a whole night by the end of the week. While it may sound tempting to ‘catch up’ on sleep over the weekend, it is much more advisable to have a short nap in the afternoon. That way, the body doesn’t lose its rhythm of sleep. It is also important to turn all screens

off 30 minutes to 2 hours before bedtime to allow the body to produce the hormones needed to fall asleep (blue light hinders this). Too much Stress Stress is a normal part of life and can be healthy in small amounts. But chronic stress can make you sick, as it lowers the body’s natural immune response. This can increase your risk of catching a cold, it can also increase your risk of catching a severe cold and it can also worsen existing health problems. Find a way to relax that suits you: deep breathing, go for a walk, practice meditation, listen to music, read a book - all excellent ways to wind down and relax. Exercise Research has shown that light to moderate exercise can help break up mucus when you have a cold. Make sure, you are not too ill and listen to your body, do not overdo it. Chiropractic Care can help your body function at its best and increase the body’s natural resistance. Regular chiropractic care will pick little things up before they become a big issue

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Playground upgrade The Umina Community Group is working to upgrade the Trafalgar Ave Park. The group is hoping to install new playground equipment, plants and a shade sail. It will hold planting days and is eager to accept ideas and

donations to help with the planting. Once completed, it hopes to invite the Kindergarten class of Woy Woy South Public School to the playground. Newsletter, 17 May 2016 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

Pelicans Fishing committee The Pelicans Fishing Club has elected a new committee.

School impresses at floorball championships Woy Woy South Public School was the only school to compete at the Floorball Junior Championships held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre from July 6-10. Woy Woy South had two teams compete, an Under 9s and an

Under 13s, with coaching from Mr Kendell and Mr Collins. The schools competition were all club teams, but that did not stop Woy Woy South with the Under 9s team going on to take out third place in the competition. The Under 13s also impressed,

Touch football clinics Pretty Beach Public School students recently participated in touch football clinics at the primary school.

Mr Matthew Kiddle from NSW Touch Football ran students through some skills and drills to get the students involved.

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with four students being selected into the Academy training squad. Students from Woy Woy South were first introduced to floorball this year through the sport in school program. Newsletter, 19 Jul 2016 K Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

Floorball team places third Woy Woy South Public School’s under-9 floorball team placed third in their age dvision at the recent Australian Junior Floorball Championships played at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. After a defeat in their first game, they came back strongly in their second to draw with Bondi, the team that went on to win the whole age division. Following on from this success, the under 9 team registered a win which put them in the playoffs. After an exciting local derby, the Woy Woy South team missed out on a place in the grand final; not before giving a scare to the Thunder. In the playoff for third place, they won convincingly against Newcastle. Each child gave every ounce of effort they had and left the court exhausted but happy, representing their school at a national level and reaching the podium. Newsletter, 19 Jul 2016 Tim Kendell, Woy Woy South Public School

Mr Mark Fenton was named president and Mr Ken Dixon was named treasurer. Ms Amanda Rohrt-Robertson was named secretary. The Pelicans would also like

to invite new members to join the club. The Pelicans meet the second Sunday of the month at the bottom of the Bowling Club Greens. Email, 8 Jul 2016 Ken Dixon, Pelicans Fishing Club

New retaining wall donated Umina Beach Public School was donated a new retaining wall for its Stage 3 area over the June-July break. Umina Bunnings donated the materials to build the wall and, during the break, construction business My Coastal Maintenance

built the wall. The school wished to thank both companies on behalf of the students who will enjoy the benefits of the retaining wall for years to come. Newsletter, 19 Jul 2016 Paul Farrugia, Umina Beach Public School

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Education

Umina participates in Olympics day Students from Umina Beach Public School will be participating in a whole school Olympic Games Day on August 5. This day will give the students the opportunity to experience the Olympic spirit during the Rio Olympics. The Olympic Games Day will include an opening and closing ceremony and a wide variety of athletic activities and ball games for the students to participate in.

This day will be a chance to promote team and school sportsmanship. An outside company is running the event and there is a cost of $5 per student for the day. Students are to wear their sports uniform and appropriate running shoes on the day. The canteen will be offering some international treats for sale during the lunch break. Newsletter, 19 Jul 2016 Paul Farrugia, Umina Beach Public School

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Cultural experiences Year 3 students from Umina Beach Public School celebrated different cultures from around the world shortly before the end of Term 2 in June. The students, as part of their history unit on community and remembrance, held a Celebration

Day on June 28. Students listened to guest speakers, grandparents and family members, about their cultural experiences and were treated to a special lunch of different cultural cuisines. Newsletter, 19 Jul 2016 Paul Farrugia, Umina Beach Public School

Students from the Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus have been invited on a 10-day Kokoda Track Expedition. The expedition is a reward to the school for its participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award program and will allow 15 students to travel to New Guinea to tackle the Kokoda Track. According to Duke of Edinburgh co-ordinators, Mr Jon Cobham and Mr George Ruzek, who will accompany the students, the expedition represents the opportunity of a lifetime. Participants taking part in this challenge include Zac South, Hayden Crowson, Brent Valentine,

Mat Fisk, Jack O’Connell, Ebony Milgate, Jessica Lent, Lachlan Mottlee, Max Zappavigna, Bradley Beever, Sala Harrington and Danielle Witchard. “Although the trip is awarded through the Duke of Edinburgh program and sponsored, there is still a high cost for the participants to meet in hiking gear, medical clearances and vaccinations, with each student needing to contribute up to $1600 to be able to take advantage of the award,” Mr Cobram said. “Fundraising events are underway and donations have been sought from the community and community organisations,” he added.

Bendigo Bank branch manager Mr Peter McKeon said the bank had contributed $1000 to assist the participants through its community bank at Ettalong. “The Duke of Edinburgh program is nationally recognised in developing our youth and providing leadership and life skills that can be built upon and then used to apply to life situations as well in teaching others. “We are pleased to be able to assist our local students achieve this tremendous opportunity, and we encourage other local businesses to support them as well,” Mr McKeon said. Media release, 7 Jul 2016 Jon Cobram, BWSC Woy Woy

Umina campus celebrates 40 years Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina campus will celebrate 40 years of public education in October this year. This milestone has created a

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Out&About

Patonga artist exhibits in regional gallery An Artist Survey, a major exhibition of work by Patonga artist Ms Jocelyn Maughan, opened at the Gosford Regional Art Gallery on July 23. Ms Maughan made Patonga’s Bakehouse Gallery her home, studio and gallery with fellow artist, Mr Robin Norling, in 1993. The exhibition includes “quite a series of work from my teenage years,” she said. Her mother had held onto the drawings and paintings, which Ms Maughan found and decided to keep after her mother’s death. Ms Maughan said she had been painting and drawing since she was a child. “Both my parents painted and drew and I never really thought about it. “My mother had art training and she was romantic and expressive but my father was an engineer so he was more accurate. “I think I do have an accurate eye but I am also expressive,” she said. Ms Maughan, whose artistic accomplishments over her 77 year life are many, said she considered it important that as a working artist she was “not precious”. “An artist should be able to work competently across a range of subjects and materials if they are to make a living from their work,” she said. Her attitude may explain why her range are repertoire is so diverse. She founded the Calligraphy Society of Australia and described herself as a “great fan of classical lettering” but can easily move from a lettering job for one customer to sketching a portrait for another with hardly a pause between pencil strokes. Ms Maughan left high school at 15 to attend what was then called the Darlinghurst Tech, the National Art School, to undertake a fiveyear diploma.

Three new craft workshops Demand to attend workshops at the Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre continues to grow and three new workshops have been confirmed for the end of July and August. A weekend patchwork technique workshop with an external tutor has been fully booked for August 20 but there is potential for the centre to run a second workshop if requested.

The centre is exploring the possibility to hold a Functional Glass workshop for beginners and experienced students Numbers are needed to ensure a Shibori Dyeing workshop set down for July 30 and August 6 and 13 goes ahead. Planning is under way for workshops in October on children’s costume making and gelatin printing. Newsletter, 18 Jul 2016 Penny Howard, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre

Book illustrates nuances of life as an immigrant Examples of Jocelyn Maughan's work from the An Artist Survey exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery

“I didn’t leave school because I was academically incompetent but because my parents said I should go to art school while I still had an imagination.” An Artist Survey will be on exhibition at the regional gallery in East Gosford until September 4 and includes around 100 of Ms Maughan’s artistic works. Ms Maughan said she loved drawing people, doing quick portraits. “I like good old pencil and I have filled over 100 sketch books since moving to Patonga in 1993,” she said. She said she was also very fond of water colours, oil painting and using egg tempura. “It is a very old medium and a good basis for as undercoating for oil painting. “I like its transparent qualities,”

she said. Ms Maughan’s paintings and drawings are detailed with expert attention to composition. She has been an art educator and a finalist of both Wynne and Archibald Prizes. Ms Maughan said she wanted to congratulate Mr Joshua White at the regional gallery for doing an outstanding job of hanging her work. “Our politicians and councillors need to appreciate what an excellent gallery we have, especially given how it supports local artists.” Mr Tim Braham of Gosford Regional Gallery said one of the earliest works featured in the exhibition was a study of construction workers. “This subject matter holds a special fascination for Ms Maughan. “She revisited it many times throughout her career, returning to examine and relentlessly sketch figures of tradesman and labourers,” he said. Media release, 21 Jul 2016 Tim Braham, Gosford Regional Gallery Interview, 20 Jul 2016 Jocelyn Maughan, Bakehouse Gallery Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Umina Beach resident Ms Nitasha Thomson will be releasing her first book in early August. Her book Pavlova and Pappadums is a collection of eight short stories that illuminate the diverse nuances of life as an immigrant in modern-day Australia. Ms Thomson who is of Indian descent has lived in Australia for over 30 years. The book attempts to present a snapshot of life in Australia with its unique challenges, joys and opportunities.

Some issues covered include diet, relationships, parenting, dual identity and attitudes to ageing. The protagonist in each story is an Indian-born woman facing a clash of cultures, values and beliefs. She is joined on this journey by family, friends and neighbours. Ms Thomson’s unique experiences as an immigrant have inspired her to craft this collection of short stories aimed at promoting cross cultural harmony and understanding. Media release, 21 Jul 2016 Mark Zocchi, Brolga Publishing

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Local arts group launches first show A group of 12 local artists, with goals of working, learning and exhibiting together in and around the Peninsula, will launch its first show at Umina on August 5 and 6.

Two â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;little free librariesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; installed Two all-weather â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Free Librariesâ&#x20AC;? will be installed on the Peninsula by Central Coast Council. The councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library service hopes this will continue to inspire a love of learning and reading in the community. Mingaletta Community Hall and the Peninsula Recreation Precinct will be two of 15 free, accessible libraries across the Coast. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Section Manager of Library Services, Ms Andrea Edwards, said this was just one of the many ways libraries are delivering free and affordable resources to the community, beyond the doors of their branches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These libraries are all about supporting learning, education and recreational opportunities for the community,â&#x20AC;? Ms Edwards said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone can stop by and pick up a book to read or drop in a book or two for the community to share. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By increasing the availability of books weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to foster the value of reading and increase literacy skills in our community, helping to develop an understanding of people, places and culture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only this, these free book exchanges also create a sense of community by bringing people together to share something positive,â&#x20AC;? Ms Edwards said. Those interested in getting involved and hosting their own Little Free Library are encouraged to contact Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Library Services Team. Media release, 19 Jul 2016 Andrea Edwards, Central Coast Council

The Arts Alive exhibition will feature painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, handmade pearl and gem jewellery, and sculpture. Convenor Ms Sheelagh Noonan said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joining forces makes good sense for artists, for many reasons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art can be an isolated business and it costs a lot to get your work out into the world as an individual,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not having to pay gallery commission means we can price our work more competitively; new connections and collaborations can happen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With our longer term goals, such as hosting workshops and seminars, it is potentially providing a stimulating and rewarding environment for the whole community, not just ourselves.â&#x20AC;? The venue for the first Arts Alive exhibition will be the Umina Beach CWA Hall on the corner of Ocean Beach Rd and West Street. The exhibition will feature works by Thelma Browne, Christine Burge, Carole Edwards, Rebecca

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Irving, Carol Langburne, Karen McPhee, Sheelagh Noonan, Chris Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien and Joanne Strauss. The exhibition will be open on Friday, August 5, from 12pm. The official launch will be held from 4pm to 6pm on the Friday evening with drinks and nibbles.

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Diirecttory Directory y - Nott ffor or p profi fit C Community ommuniity Organisations Organi g isattions Art & Culture 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 Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quilting bees Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.cottagecrafts.net.au

Central Coast Potters Society Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events - Annual exhibitions in May and December info@ccpotters.org 4324 5343 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

30’s-60’s Live music, house parties, dinners, BBQs, picnics, trips away etc. Monthly Meet & Chat 0422 243 101 email 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 50pssg@gmail.com

Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Provides members and other groups a meeting place and referral hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs. Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

Peninsula School for Seniors Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, rumikin, craft, history, walks, & coach trips Tues, Wed, Thur 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Tues 10-11.30am 4344 9199

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

Probus Club of Woy Woy Friendship, Fellowship, and social functions for active retirees. 1st Wed - 10am Everglades Country Club 4341 9195

Hospital Art Australia Inc. Meet every Tue and Fri 9am-2pm - 109 Birdwood Ave, Umina - Painting and Canvas drawing. Volunteers welcome

Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Classes held Monday to Friday for everyone over 50 Basics: Mon , Tues and Thurs 10am to 12noon Different programs every day, 10am to 12noon or 1pm to 3pm Apple-Mac: Mon, Tues, Wed All at our club rooms, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Bookings or inquiries 02 4369 5692

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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

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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

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 info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au @ g g

Health Groups Al-Anon If someone’s drinking is causing you problems... Al-Anon can help 4344 6939 1300 252 666 Meetings Sat 2pm Woy Woy Hospital Ocean Beach Road Arthritis NSW Woy Woy support group Woy Woy Bowling Club North Burge Road Woy Woy

3rd Tues 10.30am 1800 011 041 Better Hearing Australia - Central Coast Hearing loss management support and education. 7 groups across the Coast Providing practical experience and confidence 4321 0275 www.centralcoast.betterhearingaustralia.org.au

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

Central Coast Parkinson’s Support Group We aim to help individuals and their families better manage living with Parkinson’s Disease Guest speakers are a regular feature of our meetings. 2nd Tue - 1.30pm 1800 644 189 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 Support Groups Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and well-being. Anonymous, free and open to all. Bring a support person if you like. Weekly meetings at Woy Woy, Bateau Bay and Wyong 1800 558 268 www.grow.org.au

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

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

0412 756 446 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products home delivered for all continence, wound care, respiratory and nutrition requirements - Professional Clinic Support avail. 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Meals Delivered daily to your door Nutritious, great for the elderly 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Carer’s Support Group For carers of loved ones with dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to 11.30am Paula 4344 9199 Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

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

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship For Schizophrenia/Bipolar/ Mental Health sufferers, family, carers and friends. . 1st Thur - 1pm Room 3 Uniting Church Donnison St Gosford 4344 7989 or 4368 2214 Woy Woy Public Hospital Alliance To restore medical services previously available & upgrade to a standard that meets with local needs. 2pm 2nd Sat St Lukes Church Hall, Blackwall Rd Woy Woy 4344 4811 Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club Everglades Country Club 2nd Tues 11am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 4341 7177

Music Brisbane Water Brass Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music. Rehearsal every Tues 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012 Gosford Musical Society Minstrels Entertain at various venues on the Coast seeking new members Thur Night Laycock St North Gosford 4341 4210 Soundwaves Men’s a-capella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon. Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Troubadour Central Coast Folk, Traditional & Acoustic Music and Spoken Word Concerts, Ukulele meets, and Sessions 4th Sat 7pm CWA Hall Woy Woy 4342 6716 mail.info@troubadour.org.au @ g

Political 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

Leagues Club 0478 959 895 Make new friends and have fun while serving your community. Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers Volunteers needed for friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes. People with a second language encouraged. Training support provided 4334 3877 cvscc@nsservices.com.au

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

Rotary Club of Umina Beach Wednesdays 6.30pm Everglades Country Club 0409 245 861

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

Special Interest Brisbane Water Caravan Club located on the Central Coast and looking for new members www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc

4344 4363 Biz Plus Networking Association Business owners networking group. Biz Networking breakfast every Thur 7:15am - 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au

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

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

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Politics in the Pub Central Coast Discussion of important political, social, economic, education, land philosophy issues in a non partisan manner - The Grange Hotel 4th y month besides Dec Thur every

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

Service Groups Lions Club of Woy Woy 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy

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

Woy Woy Judo Club 3 Classes every Tue & Fri 5.00pm to 8pm Ettalong Leisure & Learning Centre Min age 5 years old 0434 000 170 www.woywoyjudoclub.com

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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

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

Instruction FREE to members Come and have an Air Experience Flight All Welcome 14 and up for Training Flying at Bloodtree Road Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun ( weather permitting) 0412 164 082 0414 635 047

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Veterans National Malaya Borneo Veterans Association 1st Sat F(except Jan) 1pm 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, well-being and friendship. All women welcome to attend monthly dinner meetings. Be enlightened. $40 covers two course meal and speaker. 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast

Country Women’s Association Woy Woy Opposite Fisherman’s Wharf Craft & Friendship 1st and 2nd Wed 10am Meetings 4th Wed 10.30am 4324 2621 Country Women’s Association Umina Branch meeting 1st Wed 10am Craft and Friendship Other Weds 9am 1st and 3rd Sun 12.30pm 0414 576 366 - 4344 1070 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.

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Sport

Triathlon club seeks new members Lion Island Multisport is calling for new members to join in its second official season as a Triathlon Australia affiliated club.

The under 10s undefeated premiers of the 2015-16 competition

Registrations open for junior touch football The Peninsula Junior Touch Football Association is getting ready for another year of competition and individual and team registrations are now open. Peninsula Junior Touch Football Association president Ms Sharon Nelson said that the under-14s representative team had outstanding success last year, finishing runners-up in the Junior State Cup in Nelson Bay and winning the Peter Wilson Memorial Cup. This year’s competition starts on October 13 and runs until the

week before Christmas, starting up again in January and finishing in March. Last year, the junior club was flooded with registrations, adding up to around 750 boys and girls. Ms Nelson said she was confident the competition would reach that number again this year due to the constant flow of active players from the junior teams up to the senior league. The five executives and referee coordinator of the Peninsula Junior Touch Association worked tirelessly to organise the season’s games and competitions, she said. Help from players and parents

was always appreciated and welcomed. Representative teams will be competing in the Central Coast Championship held locally at Adcock Park, The Peter Wilson Memorial Cup at Nelson Bay in the first week of February, and the Port Macquarie State Cup. Ms Nelson’s father was a founder of the original Peninsula Junior Touch Football committee. She said her 26 year-old-son played in the competition and her 11-year-old son is now playing. Interview, 20 July 2016 Sharon Nelson, Peninsula Junior Touch Reporter: Caitlin Lavelle

The Peninsula Diary of Events For events in post code areas 2256 and 2257 Tuesday, Jul 26 Good Morning Ettalong featuring Morgan Kent and Tony Hogan, Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club from 10:30am

Thursday, Jul 28 Could my child be dyslexic and what do I do next? Woy Woy Library, 10am to 11am

Friday, Jul 29 Rewbies playing at Ettalong Hotel from 8pm A Coupla Numbers are playing at The Old Pub in Woy Woy from 8pm

August Horizons at Killcare Gallery of Art is celebrating its first birthday from 1pm to 4pm

Wait Until Dark will be showing at the Woy Woy Little Theatre, various screening times until Aug 28

Sunday, Jul 31 Applications close for 2016 scholarships from the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts

Tuesday, Aug 16

Central Coast Art Society Paint Out, Watwerside Reserve, end of MacMasters Rd, Woy Woy

Prestige Fours Bowls Tournament, Ettalong Bowling Club until August 19 Tuning into Teens is a free six session parenting program held at Peninsula Community Centre from 7pm to 9pm

Friday, Aug 5

Friday, Aug 19

Arts Alive Exhibition at Umina Beach CWA Hall from 4pm to 6pm, also on Aug 6

A tribute to Prince, Purple Revolution, Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club, from 8pm Ben Woodham at Woy Woy Leagues from 5:30pm Glee Club Concert at Memorial Hall in Pearl Beach from 7:30pm and Aug 20 from 2:30pm

Tuesday, Aug 2

Saturday, Jul 30 Rewbies playing at Hardys Bay Club from 7:30pm CWA Variety Show, Christmas in July with singing, dancing, light refreshments, lucky door prizes, CWA Hall, 2 Sydney Ave, Umina, from 2pm, tickets from Stephenson’s Real Estate, West St, Umina Shibori Dying Workshop, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre, also August 6 and 13 State Pennant Bowls Finals, at Ettalong Bowls Club, until 1

Saturday, Aug 13

Saturday, Aug 6 Rewbies are playing at Hardys Bay Club from 7:30pm

Sunday, Aug 7 Beachside Wedding Expo, Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club, 10am to 2pm

Friday, Aug 12 Starfish Kids Disco, Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club, strictly 12 years and under, 6pm to 8:30pm

Sunday, Aug 21 Umina Beach Markets, 9am to 3pm, Peninsula Recreational Precinct, Umina Back to the Tivoli at Ettalong Diggers memorial Club from 2pm Pearl Beach Crommelin Arboretum 40th Anniversary from 11am

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

A group holds rides from Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club every Sunday at 7am in winter. Group president Dr Aaron Camp said: “We aim to provide a great environment for triathlon and multisports on the Peninsula, and have some fun. “Lion Island Multisport also caters for a diverse range of events including the popular obstacle and adventure races, as well as other long-distance or endurance events,” he said. Founding member Mr Richard Grimmond said: “We exist to provide a fun, inclusive way for the community to participate in

triathlon and other multisport and endurance events. “Members compete in Ironman Triathlon, Ironman 70.3, Coolangatta Gold, Sydney Sprint Series Triathlon, Long Distance Ocean Swims and Adventure Racing,” he said. Lion Island Multisport Club is open to all individuals from children through to master athletes of all abilities. Information can be found on the LIMS facebook page: LionIslandMultisport. Membership is $30 dollars for adults, $15 for children, and $10 for supporters. Registration is via the Triathlon Australia website. Media Release, 20 Jul 2016 Aaron Camp, Lion Island Multisport Club

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

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

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

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

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

Animal Rescue Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transport Taxi 131 008 Busways 4368 2277 City Rail 131 500

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

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Sport

Woy Woy shatters Terrigal’s rugby hopes Woy Woy shattered Terrigal’s hopes of an undefeated season in Round 14 of the Central Coast Rugby Union Competition at Woy Woy Oval on July 16. The competition has entered its final five rounds and all teams were out for blood with the finals well and truly upon them. Woy Woy’s clash with Terrigal was undisputedly the match of the round, with a major upset to the Terrigal side, going down 19 points to 20 and suffering their first defeat in 14 rounds of competition. It was a great game of rugby with both sides throwing everything at each other and the result was not known until the very final minute of the match. The first half was a very even struggle with Woy Woy going to the halftime break leading by only 13 points to 10. At that stage, it was obviously still anyone’s match. Terrigal fought back early on in the second half and took the lead on the scoreboard. Just when it seemed they would

Umina's hope for the winter junior speedway comp Harrison Ryan

Harrison Ryan to compete at Somersby Umina’s Harrison Ryan will compete in Round Seven of the Interstate Winter Junior Speedway Series hosted

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Champion and local legend Mick Poole, he will compete in a top class field of 125cc junior speedway riders from all over NSW. Harrison was on the winner’s rostrum at the last Somersby meeting just losing out to series leader Maurice Brown in the A final. Ryan is keen to follow in the footsteps of the many junior speedway stars who have honed their dirt track skills on the Allen Park circuit. “We are expecting some really competitive racing with vital championship points up for grabs ahead of the final round scheduled for October 1 at Kurri Kurri,” publicity officer Mr Terry Starbuck said. “We are hoping to attract a bumper crowd to support the young speedway stars of tomorrow. “Admission is free and there will be one dollar sausage sizzles with hot food and refreshments available from 9.am,” he said. Media release, Jul 19, 2016 Terry Starbuck, CCJMC

hang on for the victory, it was Woy Woy who scored right at the end of the match to take the victory. Terrigal did score three tries to two and probably feel on that basis they deserved to win the game but it was not to be. Woy Woy, on the other hand, did not take all their chances in the match and did fail to score some tries, but these lost opportunities saw them fail to add to the scoreboard. It was a hard fought match and there was nothing between the two teams both on the paddock and on the scoreboard. Best players for Woy Woy were No.8 Chris Paseka, halfback Zac Stride, while Fokolulu Taumalolo, who capped off a very good game with a try. Terrigal do lose the undefeated mantle for the season but they will take a lot from the match despite the loss. The win does cement Woy Woy’s Top Four position in what is a tight race to the finals. Media release, 17 Jul 2016 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Charity day raises $1055 Woy Woy Bowling Club raised over one-thousand dollars for Central Coast Kids in Need on July 17. In total, $1055 was raised on the charity day, with an additional $500 donation sent by Woy Woy Lions Club. Central Coast Kids in Need provides help with accommodation expenses to Central Coast families

of children with cancer or other illnesses. The funds raised are also used to cover travel costs, equipment requirements and pharmacy accounts. Woy Woy Bowling Club will hold its next Charity Day on Sunday, August 21. Newsletter, Jul 17, 2016 Ken Dixon, Woy Woy Bowling Club

Surf club registration Killcare Surf Life Saving Club season registration days are coming up in August and September. There will be two days to register, 10am to 12pm on Sunday, August 28, and 10am to 12pm

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Sport

Above and left, Packenham versus Peninsula Under 17s

Junior floorball championships attract 200 players Over 200 players competed in the National Junior Floorball championships held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre from July 6-10. The 2016 program was packed with coaching and umpiring clinics, strength and conditioning workshops, nutrition workshops, an exhibition game and a presentation party. Peninsular Thunder is the Central Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local club and the largest in the country, according to event organiser, Mr Alan Clay.

He said this was the first year that the juniors have had their own competition, with teams competing from WA, VIC and from across NSW. Woy Woy South Public School had two teams compete on the day. Floorball is a new sport on the Australian scene, only arriving in 1996. Developed in Scandinavia during the 1970s, floorball is a fast-paced team sport similar to field or indoor hockey but with more emphasis on movement and

passing. The game is played with a lightweight stick and a special plastic ball rather than the traditional hockey stick and puck. The use of lighter equipment makes it a more active sport, as the lighter materials encourage players to emphasise moving and passing rather than blocking and guarding, he said. Floorball has been recognised as an Olympic sport for inclusion in the 2024 games. Email, 19 Jul 2016 Noel Fisher, photographer

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