Peninsula News 460 by Mark Snell, Peninsula News editor

Edition 460

17 December 2018

Woy Woy designated as town centre like Gosford Woy Woy has been designated a “principal town centre” in a review conducted for Central Coast Council which was adopted at the December 10 council meeting.

The staff review has recommended a hierarchy for town centres that would see Woy Woy classified along with Wyong, The Entrance, Gosford and Terrigal as principal town centres. Umina and Ettalong, as well as Toukley, Long Jetty, Budgewoi, Avoca and Kincumber, would become “major town centres … all of which should have a targeted and coordinated place activation focus for Council”. “It is a key finding of this review that a more formalised and centrist approach is required within Council to ensure that we are properly servicing the identified principal and major town centres,” the review written by council staff said “To meet this objective, an expansion of responsibilities and staffing would be needed,” it said. The review also identified a “gap in the regional delivery of economic development for the Central Coast, particularly by Central Coast Council. “Key aspects of strategic economic development linked to the needs of expectations of the community, such as sustainability, jobs generation, transport planning and support of innovation and start up businesses, are not currently being adequately addressed,” the review said. The aim of the review was

to “focus on holistic place management and activation, effectively addressing the interdependencies between effective asset management, marketing and promotion, tourism, business development, economic development and delivery of quality events within key precincts. “The future management of town centres should aim to provide a strategic, streamlined and costeffective approach, to ensure priority service delivery of town centre management functions. “In a region as large and diverse as the Central Coast, the definition of a ‘town centre’ is important to establish, to ensure that coordinated resources are focused on areas that provide the best opportunity to achieve place activation, economic development and social connection to our community.” All commercial property owners within the former Gosford Local Government Area pay Special Rate Levies, but only Gosford has been serviced by a third party entity responsible for marketing, promoting, event delivery, business development and varying levels of asset maintenance. The review found that Council provided “limited and varying funding levels” which meant the town centres on the Peninsula struggled to get funding for events. “Little funding is directly targeted towards activities or projects,” the review said. “In the absence of a dedicated focus or town centre management team within Council, little coordination or strategic decision

is taken to ensure capital works projects, maintenance or events and activations meet broader objectives,” it said. Another finding was that aligned delivery of services such as security and cleaning would ensure best value and consistent service levels. The review recommended that Council request the CEO to investigate how to resource a dedicated team within Council to coordinate town centre management. Another recommendation was for Council to work with the NSW Business Chamber to develop a model to specifically support local economic and business development initiatives. Council will also establish an external regional model to provide a regional focus and direction for delivery of economic development, marketing and promotion, business development and attraction of major events for town centres across the Coast. A professional board for the regional model will be considered. The Place Activation section within Council will be expanded to ensure best practice internal coordination of assets, contract management, leasing, delivery of events and services. Central Coast Council Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, said th report back to Council should also “consider how we consult and engage with communities in those town centres”. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.1, 10 Dec 2018 Jackie Pearson, journalist

Firefighters rescue trapped ducklings Firefighters from the Umina unit of Fire and Rescue NSW have responded to reports of a family of ducks trapped in a drain in Ettalong.

The firefighters arrived to find a distressed mother duck circling the drain. Upon inspection, it was

determined three ducklings had become trapped and an operation to retrieve them commenced. All three ducklings were rescued and found to be in good health and reunited with their mother.

SOURCE: Social media, 11 Dec 2018 Scott Kell, Fire and Rescue NSW Umina Unit

New planning controls to increase residential density Development controls included in a draft new planning scheme would permit higher density development in residential areas around Woy Woy.

Residential zone is “to promote best practice in the design of multi-dwelling housing and other similar types of development; to ensure that non-residential uses do not adversely affect residential amenity or place demands on services beyond the level reasonably required for multidwelling housing or other similar types of development”. “Specific minimum lot sizes for multi-dwelling housing, residential flat buildings and attached dwellings are not set under the Central Coast Development Control Plan. “This form of housing can be

managed through other provisions of the DCP chapter applying to these forms of development such as building setback, floor space ratio, open space requirements etc. “The removal of this clause, for these land-uses, will allow greater flexibility to encourage higher density development within the R1 zone. “It will also reduce expectations of unfeasible development where greater lot sizes would be required.” The Council held its first information sessions on the proposed new development and

zoning controls in Wyong and Erina on December 11 and 12. It has said it will announce more information sessions in the New Year but it is unclear whether any sessions will occur on the Peninsula. Council representatives will be available at Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, on Thursday, January 17 from 10:30am and 12:30pm to give residents information about the proposed consolidated development controls. Submissions from the public will be accepted until February 28. The consolidated plan has been placed on public exhibition

two years after the new Central Coast Council resolved to prepare a planning proposal to consolidate the provisions of the Local Environmental Plans from the former Gosford and Wyong Councils. The draft plan standardises matters not dealt with under current controls. “The preparation of a Consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan is the first step in the process to preparing a Comprehensive Plan,” according to details on the Council’s yourvoiceourcoast website.

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Less than 5mm of rain has fallen in the first fortnight of December, meaning there’s virtually no chance of the Peninsula reaching its yearly average rainfall total, according to data compiled by Umina’s Mr Jim Morrison.

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The result brings the Peninsula’s yearly total rainfall up to 907.8mm. The total sees 2018 fall short of the yearly average of 1289mm by 380.2mm and Peninsula residents should be preparing for a dry summer season. Looking back over Mr Morrison’s data, it is becoming increasingly apparent that much of the Peninsula’s rainfall record is relying on freak weather events. This year alone the two freak storm events experienced in October and November made up 33. 3 per cent of the yearly total alone. Other standout figures from this year’s record include February at

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17.6 per cent of the total, June at 14.2 per cent and October at 27.3 per cent. February, March and June are traditionally the Peninsula’s wettest months but October topped the charts this year, recording a 13 year record high monthly rainfall total (for October) with 246.3mm. There are 17 days left in 2018 at the time of writing with the

possibility of changes to these end of year figures. The team at the Peninsula News wishes residents a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. SOURCE: Spreadsheet, 14 Dec 2018 Jim Morrison, Umina

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“In this edition of Coast Community News, a Public Notice has been inserted by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), under instruction from the Land and Environment Court (LEC),” said Stephen Goodwin, spokesperson for the Mountain Districts Association. “The aim is to invite the public to make submissions on the Mangrove Mountain Landfill issue to the EPA, who will pass them on to the Court and the landfill operator, Verde Terra Pty Ltd, which has applied to have its licence renewed,” he said. “This public consultation is a pivotal moment for the community. “If it fails to voice its opposition, in a decisive manner, to having a massive landfill in the Central Coast’s water catchment area, the Court may see that as tacit

The EPA and Council admit Mangrove Mountain landfill is a threat to the Coast’s drinking water

support for the landfill. “We can’t let that happen. “It will open the doors for a further 10 years of waste importation at the landfill. “Mountain Districts Association is asking you to make a submission opposing the application to have EPL 11395 varied. “Mountain Districts Association can help you with your submission. “The EPA and Central Coast Council are joined in opposition to Verde Terra,” Goodwin said.

Mangrove Mountain Landfill is located at the Mangrove Mountain Golf Course on the boundary between Gosford LGA and Wyong LGA. “It is a threat to the Central Coast drinking water supply and both Central Coast Council and the EPA admit this fact,” Goodwin said. “The landfill sits at the highest point of the catchment for the regional water supply. “The landfill has lain idle since 2014, although there is still the matter of 800,000

cubic metres of waste sitting there, most of which does not have an effective lining underneath to prevent the escape of toxic leachate into the groundwater. “Scientific study has demonstrated that almost half of the stream flow in Ourimbah Creek comes from this groundwater. “Central Coast Council pumps out of Ourimbah Creek into Mardi Dam. “Water in Mardi Dam is shared with Mangrove Creek

Dam. “These are the two potable water storage facilities for the entire Central Coast. “On behalf of the entire Central Coast community, Mountain Districts Association has been intensively engaged, for over four years, to end this threat to the regional water supply. “Presently, the matter is in the Court, as is explained in the EPA Public Notice. “The landfill operator, Verde Terra Pty Ltd, has applied to have EPL 11395, that regulates the activities at the landfill site, varied to enable it to resume operations. “Its application was refused by the EPA, and Verde Terra is appealing this decision in the Court. “If successful, this will authorise the importation of 1.318 million tonnes of new waste in addition to the existing vast waste mound. “On behalf of the community, Mountain Districts Association vigorously opposes this application and calls on members of the general public to do the same by making a submission to the EPA. “In addition to the Verde Terra application, there are a large number of supporting

documents. “These are the documents submitted to the Court with the application. “It is not necessary for members of the general public, who are concerned about the threat of this landfill to their water supply, to read all of these, but if you wish to be fully informed, they will be available for viewing at specified locations. “Mountain Districts Association is familiar with the content of most if not all of the supporting documents and is preparing information to assist members of the public. “The supporting documents will contain the essential facts and reasons why this licence application is a bad thing and should be opposed and will contain a brief background of the issue and how to prepare a submission to send to the EPA.” Register your interest in receiving a copy of the briefing note from Mountain Districts Association by following the link http:// mountaindistrictsassociation. com.au Source: Media release, Oct 30 Stephen Goodwin, Mountain Districts Association

Crunch time for coal mine approval

he legal challenge in the Land & Environment Court (LEC) against the approval of the Wallarah 2 Coal mine, situated in the major water catchment of the Central Coast, commences on Monday, November 12. It is expected to run for a

minimum of four days. The Central Coast Community Group, the Australian Coal Alliance (ACA), is challenging the validity of the NSW Planning Assessment Commission’s (PAC) approval in January. The ACA has brought this action against the proponent (Wyong Coal Pty Ltd – Wallarah 2) and the Minister for Planning, because it is in

the public interest to do so. The ACA will be holding a rally in the Domain, behind Parliament House, at 10am, on the day the legal challenge commences. Campaign Director of the ACA, Alan Hayes, said: “The challenge in the Land & Environment Court is an historic moment for the Central Coast. “The community have been

fighting for twenty-three years to protect the Central Coast’s major water supply district. “The legal challenge is the culmination of the community’s strength not to give in but to fight to win. “We don’t have the luxury of another water supply or water catchment.” Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said that stopping the Wallarah

2 Coal mine is essential to ensure the quality of our water catchment on the Coast. “This court case is another stage in this long running battle,” said David Harris. “The Liberals could end this madness tomorrow, but if they won’t then I hope the courts will. “Wallarah 2 would be a disaster for our beautiful

region, we have to stop it and I hope the Australian Coal Alliance is successful.” Korea Resource Corporation is the major shareholder of Wyong Coal Pty Ltd, the proponents of the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine. Source: Media alert, Nov 5 Alan Hayes, Australian Coal Alliance

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Coast residents stand up to State Government over coal mine

round 70 residents from across the Central Coast travelled to Sydney on Monday, November 12, to participate in a Water not Coal rally in the Domain, against the approval of the Wallarah II coal mine.

The rally was held to mark the commencement of action in the Land and Environment Court, brought by the Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) community group, against the NSW Minister for Planning, Anthony Roberts, and Wyong Coal Pty Ltd. “For a Monday morning and for people having to travel down from the Central Coast, it was very well attended,’ said Alan Hayes, ACA’s founder and spokesperson. “It was exceptionally pleasing to see so many Central Coast people who care about their water catchment turning up to demonstrate that concern,’ Hayes said. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, attended the demonstration, and again, reinforced his long-term opposition to the Wallarah II mine and his views about the importance of stopping the long-wall coal mine from going ahead in the Central Coast’s water catchment area. Nick Clyde from the Lock the Gate campaign

A group of around 70 Central Coast residents rallied in Sydney’s Domain also spoke about the importance of protecting the Dooralong and Yarramalong valleys. Former Wyong Mayor and MP, Bob Graham, also attended and spoke about how important it was to protect the water supply. “The irony was that we had won this fight two times before,” Alan Hayes told the crowd. Darkinjung LALC ensured the mine was not approved in 2013-14, when they denied access to their land. In 2011, David Harris had heavily lobbied the then Keneally Labor NSW Government resulting in Labor’s Planning Minister, Tony Kelly, rejecting the DA on the grounds that

it was not in the public interest. “The Liberal party in opposition, agreed that there should not be any coal mining,” Hayes said. “Barry O’Farrell said the next Coalition Government would not allow coal mining, not only in the valleys, but in any catchment, ‘no ifs, no buts a guarantee’,” he said. “This government does not deserve to be in office because as soon as they won the election, they reneged. “We are going to be running a very strong campaign throughout the Central Coast, and also Sydney, to oust [Member for Terrigal] Adam Crouch and other Liberals to

ensure that this Liberal Government is brought to their knees and is not reelected.” Hayes said ACA would mount the campaign in the lead up to the March, 2019, state election, because the Land and Environment Court probably would not give its ruling before March. “The Liberals committed the ultimate act of bastardry against the Central Coast people in February, when they approved the mine,” he said. The ACA is being represented in its LEC action by the Environmental Defenders Office with some financial assistance from Central Coast Council.

“We have 10 solid grounds against the approval of the mine in February, which was unlawful because it failed to consider certain aspects of the mining SEPP (State Environmental Planning Policy) and other criteria. “We have commenced this action because we do believe the approval was invalid, and we are doing it because it is in the public interest to do so.” When asked why challenging the NSW Government was left to a small community group instead of being mounted by Central Coast Council, in its capacity as the region’s water authority, Hayes said: “Well that is a good question.

“Probably because that small group of people believe it is important to leave, for generations to come, what we have enjoyed, and that is a reliable water source on the Central Coast. “The NSW Government doesn’t care less. “It is wanting to put 45,000 more homes in the northern part of the Coast over next 20 years and to do that they need water, but they tend to pander to their developer mates and forget about the needs of their community. “The greatest asset we have on the CC is our water supply, and sometimes in life, you have just got to stand up and be counted. “The age that we all are now, it would not impact on us, but it will impact on our children and their children. The LEC action commenced after the rally in front of a packed court room. “There was not enough space inside, people had to stand at the door or sit outside,” Hayes said. “All you could see in the court room was red t-shirts with ‘Water not Coal. “It just shows you how much people do care,” he said. The case is expected to continue for four days. Source: Interview, Nov 12 Alan Hayes, Australian Coal Alliance Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Umina’s street tree group, Grow Urban Shade Trees, is calling on Peninsula residents to provide feedback on the council’s draft tree policy which is currently on exhibition.

Ferry service should be back to normal this week The ferry service between Wagstaffe, Ettalong and Palm Beach should be back to normal this week.

New ferry owner, the NRMA, advised Peninsula News on Friday afternoon that it had the “all clear” from NSW Roads and Maritime Services for full services to Wagstaffe and Ettalong. The service was planned to start today (Monday). The first service out of Wagstaffe was due to leave at 5:50am this morning and from Ettalong at 6am, with 10 return services from each location daily. Services between Palm Beach and Ettalong and Wagstaffe have not run since April and commuters have needed to make their own way to and from Patonga in order to utilise the ferry to Sydney’s northern beaches. Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said on Thursday she had received confirmation that the ferry operator, Fantasea Cruises, was conducting test runs of the navigation channel to determine whether or not it was safe to resume its full service.

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Support sought to oppose the re-opening of the Mangrove Mountain landfill

esidents in the southern areas of the Central Coast have been asked to support a campaign to protect the region’s water supply by opposing the reopening of the Mangrove Mountain landfill.

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She said that the dredge was still working off Lobster Beach. The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association circulated a dredging update to its members on the same day which stated: “We have been advised by the Department of Lands that dredging operations in the Ettalong Channel should reach a stage next week to enable ferry services to complete their safety testing. “The channel mouth off Little Box Head where the original problem arose has been made 60m wide and is now clear. “The final stage of dredging off Lobster Beach will provide a 30m wide channel with a minimum clearance at low tide of some 2.5m. “After ferries resume, this will be widened further to 40m. “Roads and Maritime will then move the channel markers to delineate the new channel boundaries.” Ms Tesch said the resumption of the full ferry service would be welcomed by the local community and business operators but the NSW Government’s efforts to provide the Peninsula with a safe and operational navigation channel

still needed scrutiny. “I have put questions on notice in the Legislative Assembly about how many days the dredge has worked and not worked,” she said. “The Minister’s suggestion that the ferry could run a tidal service and use the channel on mediumto high-tides is not tenable. “It would have meant people could take the ferry trip to Palm Beach in the morning but be stuck at Patonga on the return trip. “This government has already spent over $1 million on emergency dredging but my questions have revealed it had no plans of introducing a shuttle bus for commuters between Patonga and the other regular ferry stops. “We know a long term solution is needed and we know $1.255 million with the same amount matched by Council will not be near enough to ensure the ferry service does not have to be diverted for another seven months at some stage in the future,” she said.

SOURCE: Interview, 15 Nov 2018 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford Media statement, 15 Nov 2018 Ian Bull, WTKCA Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Group member Ms Debbie Sunartha said the group had found an increasing demand for urban shade tree planting and education. “Our volunteers are working overtime to meet the community’s growing demand.” However, she said council policies were exacerbating the situation. “As Council as rolls out large projects, our group has observed that mature trees that once shaded our walk home or kept the car cool in summer are being removed at an extremely fast rate,” she said. “Tree advocates across the Central Coast feel that policy is urgently needed to support developers, both residential and commercial, to understand that trees are an asset which adds value to properties and to make all efforts to retain and/or replace

them,” Ms Sunartha said. Ms Sunartha quoted a public statement by mayor Cr Jane Smith that “maintaining our natural assets is a critical component of what we value as a community”. “Jane Smith is asking residents to plant a tree, but what we have discovered is that with minimal resources allocated to trees, residents are unsure of what and where to plant,” Ms Sunartha said. Ms Sunartha said Grow Urban Shade Trees aimed to help the Peninsula community select and plant new shade trees. “The group is spreading the word on the value of trees for cooler streetscapes, added beauty, wildlife habitat, clean air, energy savings and water storage,” she said. She encouraged Peninsula residents to view the tree policy and provide feedback to address the increasing heat-bowl effect in our suburbs. Council’s tree policy is available on the Your Voice Our Coast website. SOURCE: Media release, 12 Nov 2018 Debbie Sunartha, GUST

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Community up in arms over clearing of Crown Land

he NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) has launched an official compliance investigation into alleged clearing of Crown Land at MacMasters Beach, while Central Coast Council continues to work, with multiple agencies, on an investigation of alleged clearing without permission on private land at a James Norton Rd property, located between Bensville and MacMasters Beach. For over two weeks, concerned MacMasters Beach residents have been waiting for Central Coast Council, and or OEH, to respond to reports of what they consider to be clearing of bushland by a private landowner without appropriate permissions. Coast Community News has contacted a family member of the land owners, believed to be three siblings, and they are expected to issue a statement through their legal representatives. Kel Butcher, spokesperson for the unnamed group of concerned MacMasters Beach residents, said that over two weeks ago, one of his neighbours heard machinery in the bush, “went and had a look, and saw two machines starting to clear the bush. “He was told it was only clearing along the fence line, but the contractor went on to clearing large patches of land that had nothing to do with the boundary fence,” Butcher said.

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“Big trees have been cut down in addition to the bush that has been cleared with the machines,” he said. Butcher said residents were particularly concerned about clearing that has occurred on non-private land, since confirmed as Crown Land. A neighbouring property has a native conservation caveat over some of its land which has also, allegedly, been cleared, along with remnant rainforest on the Crown Land at the MacMasters Beach end of the property. The site has been visited by Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Labor Candidate for the seat of Terrigal, Central Coast Councillor, Jeff Sundstrom.

Police have also been called to the area on several occasions since the land clearing commenced. “The Mayor was fairly guarded in her comments. “It’s nice that she came to visit, and we all respect the fact that there is an investigation underway,” Butcher said. “What we want to know is why it has taken so long for someone to make a decision about what is allowable and what is not allowable. “It is 16 days since this started, we know Council has issued the stop work order, but is there going to be any punitive action for the damage caused? “We have not yet been told what remedies are available. “OEH has jurisdiction over

the public land, but we are just going around in circles at the moment, nobody is taking responsibility for what is happening. “No one is saying ‘yes’, this is our jurisdiction, but we also do understand that it is a complex investigation by Council, and they are saying that they are doing everything in their power. “There are quite a few adjoining neighbours keeping an eye and ear out for any further action that may take place. “We have a very concerned community group that will respond very quickly if anything does happen. “The chainsawed trees included 100, or more, year old angophoras, and you won’t

get trees of that maturity back for the next three generations, and they are habitat, once they are down, they are lost for generations. “We all respect people and we understand that land owners have rights, but we want things done according to the law and through the right channels, we don’t think anyone can just go in and ignore the laws and destroy the bush like that.” Adam Crouch issued a statement on Monday, November 19, that National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Central Coast Council were working together and had appropriately intervened to prevent any further illegal clearing. “I thank the number of local

residents who contacted me and brought this to my attention,” Crouch said. “As such, I was subsequently able to arrange for Central Coast Council to take necessary steps, including a stop work notification,” he said. “No clearing of native vegetation on a private property can be undertaken without Council approvals and oversight. “NPWS and Council rangers have been patrolling the site on a very frequent basis. “Thank you to the Macmasters Beach community for their ongoing vigilance, and I stand with them in not tolerating any illegal clearing in our local area,” Crouch said. Compliance officers from OEH subsequently inspected the site, which resulted in the official compliance investigation being launched. On Thursday, November 15, the Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, had sent urgent emails to the NSW Minister for Lands, Paul Toole, and the Minister for the Environment, Gabrielle Upton, as a result of calls from distressed members of the local community. “The community in the Terrigal electorate are very concerned re tree felling on a border between private and Crown Land between Bensville and the Scenic Drive, DP659496, 20 James Norton Rd, Bensville,” Tesch’s email to the Ministers said. The property is zoned 7A, including endangered ecological community, protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act.

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Environment report finds that hundreds of people are dying premature deaths P

ublicly available air quality monitoring should be conducted at Wyee, a community with an aging coal-fired power station, but with no current air m o n i t o r i n g , according to a new report into the health burden of fine particle pollution from coal-fired power stations. According to the report, over the remaining 12 years of operational life for Vales Point, it will result in 547 additional deaths, 475 lower birth weight babies, and 709 additional cases of new onset diabetes. In the remaining 12 years of operation for Eraring, it will lead to 1,219 additional expected deaths, 1,058 low birth weight babies, and 1,579 additional cases of new onset diabetes. Local residents will have an opportunity to discuss the findings of the report at a public forum on Thursday, November 29. The report’s author, Dr Ben Ewald, Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle’s Centre for Clinical Epidemiology

Dr Ben Ewald and Biostatistics, and, Dr James Whelan, from Environmental Justice Australia (EJA), will be guest speakers at the meeting, to be held at the Wyee Community Hall from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Mike Campbell from the Community Environment Network (CEN) will also speak at the meeting. EJA recently commissioned the report into the health impacts of air pollution from NSW power stations.

It is the first report of its kind in Australia. The report found that coal-fired power stations are one of the biggest sources of air pollution in Australia, causing asthma and other respiratory problems, reduced birthweight, diabetes and premature death. It concluded that public health is impacted in communities near power stations and up to 200km away, and that air pollution is poorly

controlled in NSW. Vales Point Power Station, at Mannering Park, is the only one out of the five still operating in NSW that is located within the Central Coast local government area, but the nearby Eraring Power Station, in the Lake Macquarie LGA, would, according to the report, also have detrimental health impacts on the Central Coast community. “The form of pollution that has the strongest

effect on health is fine particles (PM2.5) and one of the major sources of PM2.5 in the Sydney Greater Metropolitan region is burning coal for electricity,” the report said. “Eraring and Vales Point … make the largest contribution to the health burden from power generation, since prevailing weather patterns are most likely to carry pollutants from these sources into the Sydney basin where

the largest population resides,” it said. “The continued operation of all the coalfired generators in NSW imposes a substantial health burden that could be alleviated by imposing stricter licensing conditions for operators that would require postcombustion capture of sulphur dioxide (SO2) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx), or by bringing forward closure of plants.” “It’s shocking to think that based on the current operating life of the five power stations, the air pollution they produce will kill 3,429 more people,” Ewald said. “As a Newcastle doctor, I knew that air pollution from coal fired power stations is harming local communities, but as a researcher, I never imagined that the scale of their impact would be so severe,” he said. “Literally hundreds of people are dying premature deaths every year because of coalfired power.” The study coincides with the review of pollution licences for the Vales Point and Eraring Power Stations.

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SW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, visited Gosford Train Station on December 5, to announce that the Central Coast would benefit from significantly reduced travel times, after being included in one of the four proposed fast rail routes identified by the NSW Government. In July, the government released, A 20-Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW. One of the key elements of that vision is better connectivity between regional centres, and from cities and international gateways. Premier Berejiklian said a fast rail network is a game changing project which would attract more investment and generate new job opportunities for the Central Coast. “We know fast rail would transform the way people get to and from the Central Coast forever,” Berejiklian said. “It would slash travel times allowing more people to leave the car at home and catch the train to either Sydney or Newcastle,” she added. The delivery of fast rail to the Central Coast has the potential to reduce travel times by up to 75 per cent. The NSW Government has appointed Professor Andrew McNaughton, to lead an expert panel to provide advice to the Premier on how the government should best deliver a fast rail network to connect the state. “Long distance fast and high speed rail studies have been undertaken in Australia over many years,” Premier Berejiklian said.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, with Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch and the Liberal candidate for Gosford, Sue Dengate, at Gosford Train Station

“These studies have usually focused on linking the major Eastern Seaboard cities of Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne, and focused on rail as a competitor to air and road transport options. “Most of the studies found that the costs and required ticket prices of an interstate high-speed rail network would be insurmountably high compared to likely customer volumes. “Until now, limited work has been done on the potential for a fast rail network connecting regional cities within NSW. “The Fast Rail Network Strategy will, for the first time, provide a comprehensive assessment focused on connecting regional cities,” Berejiklian said. “The NSW Government is committed to moving from

high-level vision to planning, and on to delivery,” the Premier continued. “Having a strategy will ensure that future investment decisions on fast rail are well considered. “Preparing the Fast Rail Network Strategy in 2019 is the first significant step in taking the network from vision to delivery,” she said. Under the Strategy, preliminary works will commence on that first stage of the fast rail network in the next term of government, if the Liberal Nationals retain power. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, joined the Premier in making her announcement and said a fast rail link from the Central Coast to Sydney and Newcastle would transform the region. “This announcement is also

on top of the New Intercity Fleet Trains which will enter service late next year,” Crouch said. Sue Dengate, Liberal Candidate for Gosford, said fast rail will be a huge boost for the Central Coast. “Faster travel times will mean that workers can spend less time commuting and more time with their families,” Dengate said. Following the Premier’s announcement, several Central Coast government agencies, politicians, development agencies and community figures weighed in on the Coast’s possible inclusion on the fast train route. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said faster rail for the region was a dream many residents of the Central Coast would like to see

realised. “We have many residents who leave the Coast early in the morning and return to their families late in the evening due to job opportunities being in Sydney and Newcastle, and so today’s announcement is very welcomed. “This announcement builds on the process that was first started in September 2017 when the Federal Government launched the Faster Rail Prospectus at Gosford Station, and this Prospectus was all about calling for new and upgraded rail infrastructure to help link cities and the regions,” Wicks said. “This announcement has huge potential for the Central Coast and will slash commute times and has huge returns for residents. “This announcement is for

our hard working commuters and those people who use our trains on a regular basis who want to live on the Central Coast and be linked to two great cities that surround it, Sydney and Newcastle,” Wicks said. Central Coast Council Mayor, Jane Smith, has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of a northern high speed rail route which could reduce travel times between Sydney and the Central Coast. Mayor Smith said this would make a significant difference to thousands of Central Coast residents who commute to Sydney every day, often spending up to four hours a day on a return train journey between the Coast and their destination. “We know commuting is a major issue for our community, with many Coasties having to travel off the Coast every day for work or study,” Mayor Smith said. “Reducing the commute to Sydney from around 90 minutes to 30 minutes would allow the community to have an additional two hours per day or as much as 10 hours per week for other activities at home or in their community, like spending time with their family, rather than sitting on a train,” Mayor Smith said. “This could also have a flow on effect of encouraging those who drive to Sydney each day to leave their cars at home and hop on a train, which would also reduce traffic on our major roads and deliver benefits to the environment. Continued P3

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ignificant steps have been taken to achieve the p e r m a n e n t protection of Porters Creek Wetland, the largest fresh water wetland on the Central Coast. Mayor, Jane Smith, has made the permanent protection of the Porters Creek Wetlands one of her major goals as the first Mayor of the amalgamated Council. She said it was a “critical part of the bigger picture for that area” in terms of how surrounding land could be developed to create employment. “The former Wyong Council, for some 20 years, and different people, have been recognising its value and it needs protection, and they just haven’t been able to deliver what is required,” she said. “So I am really pleased that we are making progress.” She said the report considered at the Monday, December 10, Central Coast Council meeting put in place the need to reclassify the SEPP14 (protected) wetland from Operational land to Community land, to ensure it could not be sold off. “I think that is an important first step. “There have been numerous studies of the wetlands and part of the resolution was to pull that information together and

Porters Creek Wetlands, west of Wyong, cover 3.6 hectares and is the region’s largest wetland of significance important for Tuggerah Porters Creek Wetland Lake, for the run off and were identified and water quality going into discussed. Tuggerah lakes. Of seven options “In terms of flora and considered, a Biodiversity fauna, it has threatened Stewardship Agreement species and endangered was considered to be ecological communities.” a strong mechanism to According to the staff protect the wetland. report presented to the “The next strongest meeting, Porters Creek are the existing planning Wetland is significant instruments, State and because of its ecology Local, which are already and its impact on in place,” the staff report improving downstream said. water quality from its “A Biodiversity large catchment area. Stewardship Agreement Work on the December can provide offsets 10 resolution started in for development March, when Council opportunities elsewhere, unanimously resolved and will support the to request the CEO to creation of an income arrange a meeting with stream to fund the the Office of Environment ongoing management and Heritage, of biodiversity in Porters Department of Planning Creek wetland,” it said. and other stakeholders “Landowners, including to identify mechanisms Council, may consider to permanently protect entering into a voluntary Porters Creek Wetland. Biodiversity Stewardship The meeting was Agreement (BSA) on held in May, and any parcel of land under several mechanisms the NSW Biodiversity to permanently protect Conservation Act 2016.

turn it into a proposal and a case for why it needs stronger protection. When introducing her motion to the meeting, which was seconded by, Clr Kyle MacGregor, Mayor Smith said she wished to see Council engage a consultant with wetland expertise, to initiate biodiversity stewardship agreement and investigate whether it could be declared as a wetland of international significance. She said she wanted Council to liaise with National Parks and prepare a submission and to look at what planning clauses might be considered for an LEP or DCP to minimise impacts. “The significant part, in my view, about Porters Creek Wetland, is that it is the largest fresh water wetland on the Central Coast. “Just by nature of the size and role, it is

“There are provisions within the agreement for “in-perpetuity conservation. “Council would be able to sell credits and receive an annual management payment to service the BSA. “This can provide permanent protection for the management of biodiversity and allow for the creation of biodiversity credits for sale. “The resulting stewardship site generates biodiversity credits which represent the expected improvement in biodiversity that will result from the protection and management of the site. “A landholder (Council) can sell the biodiversity credits to a developer, the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust, or other interested parties. “Once credits are sold, the site needs to be maintained in perpetuity. “The potential credit status of the Porters Creek wetland land parcels would need to be assessed. “A BSA is registered on the land title. “When land that includes a BSA is sold, then the new owner takes over the obligations of the stewardship agreement and in return receives payments from the Biodiversity Stewardship Payments Fund.” Another strategy would be to donate the land to National Parks.

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“NPWS would assess the value for use as a national Park, its diversity and cultural heritage values, recreational opportunities, park management benefits and economic impacts. “The land would need to align with the NSW National Parks System Directions Statement. “This is a strong level of protection. “The national Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 is the legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places. “Under the Act, the Federal Environment Minister may declare a specified wetland to be of international importance (often called 'Ramsar' wetlands after the international treaty under which such wetlands are listed). “There are presently 12 Ramsar wetland sites in NSW, the closest being Hunter Estuary Wetlands, and Myall Lakes. “The nomination process would include comments from the State. “The process is long [and] a declaration would be unlikely.

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Development controls included in a draft new planning scheme would permit higher density development in residential areas around Woy Woy.

The proposed change is directly at odds with the position of local community groups like Save Our Woy Woy. The draft Consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan were placed on exhibition last week. According to the draft, the new objective for the R1 General Residential zone is “to promote best practice in the design of multidwelling housing and other similar types of development; to ensure that non-residential uses do not adversely affect residential amenity or place demands on services beyond the level reasonably required for multi-dwelling housing or other similar types of development”. “Specific minimum lot sizes for multi-dwelling housing, residential flat buildings and attached dwellings are not set under the Central Coast Development Control Plan. “This form of housing can be managed through other provisions of the DCP chapter applying to these forms of development such as building setback, floor space ratio, open space requirements etc. “The removal of this clause, for these land-uses, will allow greater flexibility to encourage higher density development within the R1 zone. “It will also reduce expectations of unfeasible development where greater lot sizes would be required.” The Council held its first information sessions on the proposed new development and zoning controls in Wyong and Erina on December 11 and 12. It has said it will announce more information sessions in the New Year but it is unclear whether any sessions will occur on the Peninsula. Council representatives will be available at Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, on Thursday, January 17 from 10:30am and 12:30pm to give residents information about the proposed consolidated development controls. Submissions from the public will be accepted until February 28. The consolidated plan has

been placed on public exhibition two years after the new Central Coast Council resolved to prepare a planning proposal to consolidate the provisions of the Local Environmental Plans from the former Gosford and Wyong Councils. The draft plan standardises matters not dealt with under current controls. “The preparation of a Consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan is the first step in the process to preparing a Comprehensive Plan,” according to details on the Council’s yourvoiceourcoast website. “A key principle to the preparation of the Plan was to ensure that the new plan where possible reflected the NSW Standard Instruments,” according to the website. “A new Central Coast LEP will simplify the planning process by reducing the number of planning instruments applicable to land in the local government area, removing duplication of planning controls and aligning, where possible, the land uses and controls within the current instruments.” The new plan retains all land use zones of the current GLEP 2014. “GLEP 2014 does not include the RU6 Transition, R3 Medium Density Residential, R5 Large Lot Residential, B7 Business Park, or IN2 Light Industrial zones. “These zones are proposed to be retained and the objectives and land uses within these zones will be included in the CCLEP. “Minor changes are proposed to be made to the existing GLEP 2014 zone objectives and permissible land uses. “The only land use that is prohibited in all zones within the LGA is heavy industry.” The land uses of sewage reticulation system and water reticulation system have been included in all proposed zones excluding SP1 and SP2 as permissible with consent. “The land use of water recycling facility has been included in all proposed zones excluding SP1, SP2, W1 and W2 as permissible with consent. “This is to ensure that adequate infrastructure and effective servicing can be provided within these and adjoining zones.” Under R1 and R2 recreation areas will be permitted without consent when GLEP permits them with

consent. In the R2 low density residential zones, GLEP objectives that were not in the Wyong controls have not been included. For B1 Neighbourhood Centres, the planning proposal said some objectives within GLEP 2014 relating to centre hierarchy were too specific and conflict with the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, which moves away from centres hierarchy. According to the draft plan, “dwelling houses and residential flat buildings are an underutilisation of valuable and finite land resource, zone potential and may prevent the orderly economic development of land in the B1 zone. “As such, the use of B1 land for these land uses is not considered necessary or appropriate.” Part 3 of the consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan will identify the circumstances when development can be undertaken without consent (exempt development) and as complying development. Part 4 will cover the development standards for minimum subdivision sizes, height of buildings and floor space ratios. This part will also identify circumstances when the development standards may be altered or varied. “For dual occupancy development, it was proposed to rely on the DCP provisions to control minimum lot sizes; however, the introduction of the Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code has resulted in a minimum lot size of 400 square metres applying where no minimum lot size is specified. “To ensure that lot sizes and densities are appropriate and compatible with the local context a minimum lot size such as that set out in the GLEP 2014 should be included in the CCLEP; 550 square metres is considered appropriate for attached dual occupancy as currently specified in the GLEP 2014. “A minimum lot size of 700 square metres has proven to be appropriate for detached dual occupancy as currently applicable under the Wyong DCP 2013. “The Central Coast DCP will provide further guidelines for Dual Occupancy Development.” SOURCE: Website, 13 Dec 2018 One local environmental plan, Central Coast Council

Firefighters rescue trapped ducks Firefighters from the Umina unit of Fire and Rescue NSW have responded to reports of a family of ducks trapped in a drain in Ettalong.

The firefighters arrived to find a distressed mother duck circling the drain. Upon inspection, it was

determined three ducklings had become trapped and an operation to retrieve them commenced. All three ducklings were rescued and found to be in good health and reunited with their mother. SOURCE: Social media, 11 Dec 2018 Scott Kell, Fire and Rescue NSW Umina Unit

as Toukley, Long Jetty, Budgewoi, Avoca and Kincumber, would become “major town centres … all of which should have a targeted and coordinated place activation focus for Council”. “It is a key finding of this review that a more formalised and centrist approach is required within Council to ensure that we are properly servicing the identified principal and major town centres,” the review written by council staff said Continued P4

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Sporties ‘determined to reinvent itself’ over summer Woy Woy Bowling Club’s registered club The Sporties at Woy Woy will rebrand itself as The Greens Woy Woy.

“We are really excited about what Chris and Sam are bringing to the club and urge our local community to get behind the events and bring their families and friends.” Mr Jenkins said the outdoor area would be available for the community to use and would function as a beer garden during the week with new furnishings to be delivered over Christmas. “We also want to hear from community groups who would be interested in using The Greens for yoga or boot camp and we welcome any other suggestions the community might have for other uses and events in the new space,” he said. Weekend on the Greens will take place every Saturday, from 12pm to 9pm, and Sunday, from 12pm to 8pm, starting from December 29 and 30. Event organisers have set up a website called weekendonthegreens.com.au, as well as social media pages.

Club chief Mr Kevin Jenkins said the club had drawn a line under its past and was determined to reinvent itself over the summer and beyond. He said the club would no longer seek redevelopment but would start a new weekly attraction, called Weekend on the Greens, from the end of the year. Two local event organisers Mr Chris Farnon and Mr Sam Perry would run the weekends, aiming to offer the best from local farmers, food suppliers and musicians. A variety of food will be served from local food trucks and restaurants in a park-style setup. Entertainment will be provided by up and coming local talent and will include buskers. “The key for us is to work with all of the great producers and vendors based here and provide a platform for them to showcase their products and services in one central, family-friendly location,” Mr Perry said. “We really feel there is a gap in the market here for a familyfriendly space where people can relax and let their kids run around, while sitting back to enjoy a local beer and a great feed in beautiful

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surroundings,” he said. Mr Jenkins said the club was officially changing its name to The Greens Woy Woy “to reflect the new and exciting future ahead”. “We want everyone to come and enjoy what the club will have

to offer,” he said. “This is the community’s opportunity to help us to make the club a success,” he said. “The new concept will mean the club can thrive with the community’s support.”

“We will always be a bowling club at heart, but this is no longer just a sports club. “We want people to catch the ferry from Saratoga, Davistown and Empire Bay and we are easily accessible by train.

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“A key principle to the preparation of the Plan was to ensure that the new plan where possible reflected the NSW Standard Instruments,” according to the website. “A new Central Coast LEP will simplify the planning process by reducing the number of planning instruments applicable to land in the local government area, removing duplication of planning controls and aligning, where possible, the land uses and controls within the current instruments.” The new plan retains all land use zones of the current GLEP 2014. “GLEP 2014 does not include the RU6 Transition, R3 Medium Density Residential, R5 Large Lot Residential, B7 Business Park, or IN2 Light Industrial zones. “These zones are proposed to be retained and the objectives and land uses within these zones will be included in the CCLEP. “Minor changes are proposed to be made to the existing GLEP 2014 zone objectives and permissible land uses. “The only land use that is prohibited in all zones within the LGA is heavy industry.” The land uses of sewage reticulation system and water reticulation system have been included in all proposed zones excluding SP1 and SP2 as permissible with consent. “The land use of water recycling

facility has been included in all proposed zones excluding SP1, SP2, W1 and W2 as permissible with consent. “This is to ensure that adequate infrastructure and effective servicing can be provided within these and adjoining zones.” Under R1 and R2 recreation areas will be permitted without consent when GLEP permits them with consent. In the R2 low density residential zones, GLEP objectives that were not in the Wyong controls have not been included. For B1 Neighbourhood Centres, the planning proposal said some objectives within GLEP 2014 relating to centre hierarchy were too specific and conflict with the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, which moves away from centres hierarchy. According to the draft plan, “dwelling houses and residential flat buildings are an underutilisation of valuable and finite land resource, zone potential and may prevent the orderly economic development of land in the B1 zone. “As such, the use of B1 land for these land uses is not considered necessary or appropriate.” Part 3 of the consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan will identify the circumstances when development can be undertaken without consent (exempt development) and as

complying development. Part 4 will cover the development standards for minimum subdivision sizes, height of buildings and floor space ratios. This part will also identify circumstances when the development standards may be altered or varied. “For dual occupancy development, it was proposed to rely on the DCP provisions to control minimum lot sizes; however, the introduction of the Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code has resulted in a minimum lot size of 400 square metres applying where no minimum lot size is specified. “To ensure that lot sizes and densities are appropriate and compatible with the local context a minimum lot size such as that set out in the GLEP 2014 should be included in the CCLEP; 550 square metres is considered appropriate for attached dual occupancy as currently specified in the GLEP 2014. “A minimum lot size of 700 square metres has proven to be appropriate for detached dual occupancy as currently applicable under the Wyong DCP 2013. “The Central Coast DCP will provide further guidelines for Dual Occupancy Development.” SOURCE: Website, 13 Dec 2018 One local environmental plan, Central Coast Council

No Woy Woy masterplan before 2020, councillors told A new masterplan and strategic planning statement for Woy Woy town centre will not be finalised until 2020.

Councillors were told at last week’s council meeting that council staff would review the existing town centre masterplan “as part of the development of a future Comprehensive Local Environmental Plan”. The outcome of the review would be to develop “a masterplan and Local Strategic Planning Statement in consultation with the community by 2020”. The announcement by the council’s environment and

planning directorate was in response to a question asked by local ward representative Cr Richard Mehrtens about the future of Woy Woy town centre. “What is the plan for the future of Woy Woy Town Centre including consideration of rejuvenation and making better use of the open and green space in the precinct,” Cr Mehrtens asked. He was told: “Future planning for the Woy Woy Town Centre will recognise not only the existing character of the area but plan for future population growth.” SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 6.6, 10 Dec 2018

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Greenfield Rd funding is ‘testament to united community’ A local community group has given credit to the Empire Bay community for the announcement of funding to upgrade Greenfield Rd.

Empire Bay and Districts Roads Action Group president Mr Gregory Olsen said the group had been campaigning to have Greenfield Rd upgraded since 2016, and that the funding was a testament to the power of a united community. “It was with great joy that I received the news that the State Government has allocated the entire $1.8m to complete the job, starting February, 2019. “The three levels of government have worked together to produce a result that aligns with the needs of the Empire Bay community. “I am very proud to have been

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Consultation about skate park upgrade Central Coast Council, along with Umina Community Group and a skate park building company, have held consultations at Umina Oval between December 7 and 9 about a proposed upgrade to the Umina skate park.

Community Group member Mr Tony Winch said that community interest in the project was high and said the information stall was well attended by locals over the three days. Council’s Umina Skate Park

and Adjacent Recreational Area Upgrade Survey closed on December 15, making the stall one of the final opportunities for the community to learn about the project before concept design planning gets underway. Mr Winch said Trinity Skate Parks had been selected to deliver the Umina Skate Park redevelopment and the adjacent recreational space.

SOURCE: Website, 10 Dec 2018 Tony Winch, Umina Community Group

the catalyst to this decision and look forward to the completion of the work so that residents can enjoy the benefits of a safe pedestrian and road access to our beautiful part of the Peninsula. “I acknowledge the goodwill shown by our political representatives in seeking a resolution to this very old problem faced daily by a longsuffering community,” Mr Olsen said. The NSW Government funding provided to Central Coast Council will enable the entire 500 metre stretch of road to be upgraded, including provision of drainage work, footpaths and kerb and guttering. Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said Greenfield Rd is a key link for local residents. “Greenfield Rd is the main

thoroughfare in and out of Empire Bay, and has been identified as a priority project for families and individual in this area,” Mr Crouch said. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said that Greenfield Rd had received the highest number of nominations for improvement by residents in her survey of the Robertson electorate. “I spoke to residents who identified a serious need for a footpath along this road so kids with bikes and families with prams are safe, as well as a proper drainage solution as the road often floods in winter.”

SOURCE: Media release, 10 Dec 2018 Charlotte Bowcock, Office of Lucy Wicks MP Media release, 11 Dec 2018 Gregory Olsen, EBDRAG

Umina CWA supports Coast Shelter The Umina Beach branch of the Country Women’s Association has decided to support Coast Shelter this Christmas.

“The major focus of the association is to support women and children. “This year, we at the Umina

Beach branch have decided to support Coast Shelter,” said branch publicity officer Ms Margaret Key. “Each member of our group donated a handbag full of necessities for women, mums and loads of toys for children. “Our president Ms Rikki McIntosh delivered our donations

to the local shelter where they are currently caring for and supporting 80 children. “That number will grow as Christmas approaches,” Ms Key said.

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Campaign attracts 48 submissions against proposal The Save Our Woy Woy community group’s campaign against a proposed development at 170 to 176 Blackwall Rd has succeeded in encouraging 48 residents to make submissions on the latest amendments to the proposal.

Group founder Mr Harvey McDougall said 50 people attended the latest public meeting held at Woy Woy Leagues Club on Tuesday, December 11. “The 48 submissions covered 199 different issues,” Mr McDougall said. The issue of infrastructure was raised eight times, traffic and parking 37 times, height and scale was discussed 38 times by objectors, 31 objections related to floor space ratio and setbacks, engineering and character were mentioned 28 times, noise and privacy 19 times; trees and greenspace 16; stormwater 14; and overshadowing, exhaust fumes, absence of kerb and guttering were also mentioned in submissions. “Overall, there was a very strong voice that the revised plans did not meet any of our comments previously submitted regarding over-height, over the FSR and non-compliant setbacks,” Mr McDougall said. “There appears to be little or no changes regarding the

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underground parking and no response to all our submissions about re-designing the plans to meet the GLEP 2014, height, FSR and setback limits which would make the development compliant,” he said. “The meeting also discussed a profile on what the Save Our Woy Woy group is all about. Group member Pat Anthony drafted a description of the group for public use. After discussion, the meeting accepted this in its entirety. “This has been added to our Facebook page to inform members of what we are about. “ The group also discussed its

strategy up to mid-January. “Council needs to listen to the voice of Woy Woy and heed the advice that is forthcoming. “Since our inception we have had three meetings. “The first had 35 people attend, the second had 90 people and the third had 50 people attend. “There are overlaps of people during that period of meetings, but the people are very much against developments of this magnitude in our area. “We are also against approvals that are not compliant with Council regulations. “The group is in contact with Council attempting to arrange a

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meeting, so they can hear our voice. “We await their reply. “We are continuing with our fight and are not going away. “We ask all Woy Woy residents to talk to your friends and neighbours about this development, so we can keep on top of all future similar applications,” Mr McDougall said. The description adopted by the meeting said the Save Our Woy Woy was made up of residents of Woy Woy concerned about development in the Woy Woy residential area. “We are politically neutral and have no direct affiliation with any political party, groups or individuals. “The group are not antidevelopment but want to ensure that any developments are maximum of two storey high (as currently exists) and in keeping with the character of the area.” The group also wants to ensure “there is adequate infrastructure to support the development” and that future development is “environmentally friendly” and complies with existing building codes.” “The formation of the group was prompted by Development Application DA54551 for the construction of 27 residential units and seven town houses at 170176 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, and 8 Farnell Rd, Woy Woy. “This proposed structure was

to have a height of 11.9 metres and footprint of 88.5 per cent, underground parking, with access directly to Blackwall Rd and 15 visitor parking spaces on the verges of Farnell Rd. “It was deemed unacceptable by all nearby residents who initiated the Save Our Woy Woy group. “It attracted more than 110 DA submissions to the Central Coast Council opposing this development project. “The main points of the objections were: non-compliance with building code for height, setbacks and floor to space ratio, out of character for the area, infrastructure considerations, environmental issues, parking and traffic concerns, shadowing, privacy and storm water issues and engineering concerns. “It was considered by the group that this could well be the beginning for many more similar projects in our area and set the standard. “It is understood that this DA will be presented to a full meeting of Central Coast Council early in 2019 who will review and decide the fate of this project. “It has further been decided that the State Planning Authority be approached to change their current building codes for our area,” the statement said. SOURCE: Media release, 13 Dec 2018 Harvey McDougall, Save Our Woy Woy

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Chamber calls for comment on new planning controls Accidents continue at railway crossing, says Tesch Car accidents continue to be a regular occurrence on the intersection of Railway St and Rawson Rd, according to the Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch.

The latest accident, witnessed by Ms Tesch, occurred around 12pm on Thursday, December 13. “Fortunately there were no injuries,” Ms Tesch said. “The NSW Government has

had eight long years to come up with a solution to this dangerous intersection and level crossing,” she said. “Yet they are investing in another report for fast trains. “Our community is asking: Are they joking?” she said.

SOURCE: Media statement, 13 Dec 2018 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has urged the business community and housing industry to review the proposed Central Coast Council’s Consolidated LEP which open for public comment.

“The Council has now placed the new merged planning controls on exhibition together with the new Development Control Plan for the whole Central Coast,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “These are important documents that merge the old Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire Council planning controls in one uniform set of planning rules that cover the whole region,” he said. “The business and housing industry have been waiting for these new controls for over 18

months so we welcome the exhibition of the documents. “However, there is a lot of information contained in the new plans and we are urging the community to carefully review and comment on these before the closing dated on February 28. “It is important that the merged planning rules continue to ensure that we achieve housing diversity and affordability, while continuing to provide protections for both the character of local communities and the wider environment. “Obviously, the Chamber of Commerce is particularly keen to see planning provisions that support redevelopment of our town centres including the mixed use developments that provide residential floor space in Woy Woy, Umina and Ettalong. “We are also very concerned

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about the impact of policies relating to climate change and sea level rise and how this may affect particularly the Woy Woy town centre. “We don’t subscribe to ‘planned retreat’ but rather want to see adaptation and resilience measures built into the planning controls so that the impacts, if they do occur, are accommodated in flexible polices rather than a rigid ‘no development’ approach. “The devil is in the detail so we encourage the wider community to have their say and ensure that the new Consolidated LEP and accompanying DCP are the best documents possible that provide for a sensible planning framework for the future.” SOURCE: Media release, 13 Dec 2018 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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2019 NSW Seniors Local Achievement Awards Nominations are now open for the Gosford Seniors Local Achievement Awards. Fill out the form below to recognise an older Australian in our community who has made a difference to the lives of others, or made the Central Coast a more diverse, active, or inspiring place to live. Nominees Details First Name

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Dave Abrahams to run for Robertson Hardys Bay resident Mr David Abrahams has announced he will run as an independent candidate in the 2019 federal election in the seat of Robertson.

Mr Abrahams announced his candidacy in Gosford on Thursday, December 13. Facing local media, he said he was “sick of party politics”. “Over the last 10 years, I have been involved in party politics and I think it is dysfunctional,” Mr Abrahams said. “I think most people on the Coast and most people in the nation agree that there is a high degree of dysfunction,” he said. “Parties are not in our constitution. “The representative of the area is meant to be elected from the people of the area and answer directly to the people of the area and that is what I am going to go back to. “So it is back to the constitutional roots and have a good crack at being an independent candidate for the seat of Robertson.” Mr Abrahams acknowledged that his prospects against sitting Liberal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks, Labor candidate Ms Anne Charlton and Greens candidate Ms Cath Connor, were

“historically very low”. “At the start of our Federation, we had a lot of independents before parties formed. “Parties aren’t necessary if you have strong independents. “ I am buoyed by Kerryn Phelps, Cathy McGowan, Andrew Wilkie and even Bob Katter. “These people deeply represent their electorates and I am aspiring to do the same thing. “I think the Central Coast in all my years of looking at it is very

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delegates for the Labor Party National Conference, stating that he believed the online voting process was “rigged” and “hacked” and that the party chose not to do anything about the flaws he had uncovered. “So I can’t be in that sort of organisation. “The Local Members here are wonderful, in fact, in the Liberal Party, the Labor Party and the Greens. “However, the Local Members here are ignored entirely. “All policy that gets sent up from the Local Members here in all the parties, by and large, gets ignored, and I think that is a corrosive process.” In terms of how he will direct his preference, Mr Abrahams said he was supporting the policies put together for the local government election under the Community Plan Central Coast. “There are 18 policies that I was part of developing with a broad spectrum of political voters and those policies will be basis of the plan that I will take to the electorate,” he said.

He said the major parties were “rolling over and allowing that to happen and I will be putting a voice to stop that seismic testing that will kill the fishing grounds all along the Central Coast.” Mr Abrahams said he had “divorced” from the Labor Party but his run as an independent was not based on “sour grapes”. “I am just disappointed with the Labor Party.” He was critical of an online voting process for selection of

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Remind politicians: Walking track needs repair

Holstein warns small business may lose in regional plan Deputy mayor Cr Chris Holstein has said a regional approach to town centre management across the Central Coast may make it difficult for Council to properly service the interests of small businesses in those locations.

He was responding to a review of town centres adopted by Central Coast Council last week. He said Council was responsible for security, cleaning, landscaping and maintenance in town centres. “That can go across six areas of Council so I can understand why staff want to bring it under one umbrella,” Cr Holstein said. “My concern is how a further report will focus back on the locals, on what is being done in their area by Council to do what they need, the events that will take place and what is being done to market and promote the specific area their business is in,” he said. “I hope the subsequent reports give more detail on that,” he said. “How this is going to be funded greatly concerns me. “Will there be the need for a further levy?

“Officers say no, but that concerns me. “We are talking about the small mum and dad businesses. “We can’t lose the local content for those businesses and the ability for them to link back to Council when they have an issue. “I suppose these other reports due back in January may alleviate some of those concerns,” Cr Holstein said.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.1, 10 Dec 2018 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Group Christmas receivesmade grant for urban shade

Umina Community Group has received a grant under the Central Coast Council’s Community Development Grant Program.

The group applied for funding of $5359 to create showcase streets for its urban shade project. Full funding was recommended at council’s meeting on Monday, December 10, and approved by the meeting. “The project has merit and all required information was supplied,” a staff report said. Relevant approvals from Central Coast Council will be required before funds are released.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.8, 10 Dec 2018

Politicians should be reminded that the Half Tide Rocks walking track is in urgent need of repair, according to the WagstaffeKillcare Community Association.

Association president Ms Peta Colebatch said the track has been in a state of accelerated decay for years. “The track is getting worse and worse. “Let’s face it: The track is degraded. “It’s time it was fixed.” Ms Colebatch said pleas from the community to the State Government and National Parks and Wildlife Service have fallen on deaf ears. “We do not want to have to wait for years and years for National Parks to respond to our pleas and offers of help over the years,” Ms Colebatch said. “We’ve now written to the Deputy Premier, seeking his

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intervention.” Ms Colebatch said the association was now asking residents to write to Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch. “Yes, the holiday season is here, but please remind the politicians that we need them to respond to our requests. ”Do not let the government

condemn this area to waiting for their lengthy bureaucratic process of getting the 1985 Plan of Management updated and then perhaps thinking about actually fixing the track. “Let’s get the track fixed. “It’s time,” Ms Colebatch said.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 9 Dec 2018 Peta Colebatch, WTKCA

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Churches to hold Festival of Nine Lessons

Community association calls for tree plan submissions

Peninsula churches will hold a Festival of Nine Lessons for Christmas at Ettalong Diggers from 7pm on December 22.

It will be presented by the Brisbane Water Ministers’ Association which involves the Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran and Uniting Churches of the Peninsula and the Salvation Army. “Together we will sing Christmas carols and hymns as we retell the nativity story of Jesus’ birth and how it was foretold generations earlier by the prophet Isaiah,” said Broken Bay Uniting Church minister, the Reverend Patty Lawrence. “We will hear about the great work of World Vision Australia, a Christian organisation that

works with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice throughout the world. “The Christmas Story is the ultimate love story, as it speaks of the self-sacrificial love of our

creator God for God’s creation, in the birth of Jesus, Ms Lawrence said. SOURCE: Media release, 6 Dec 2018 Patty Lawrence, Broken Bay Uniting Church

Peninsula heritage grants total $30,000 Around $30,000 has been allocated to Peninsula projects under round one of the Central Coast Council’s heritage grant program for 2018-19.

Ms Joan Patrick received $3718 to publish the Dynasty of Butchers and their path to Woy Woy. The Council staff recommended the project for funding as a “wellresearched and historically important local history”. The funding was conditional on 12 copies of the book being provided to Council libraries and inclusion of the Council logo. Mr Laurence McCall received $8875 as part funding for proposed works to conserve the Old Killcare Store.

Council’s conditions included that it would inspect the site before any work was undertaken and that floor boards must be like for like and the species nominate prior to ordering. Paint colours must also match the original. Mr John Quigg was granted $10,000 for works to ensure the longevity of the Patonga War Memorial. “The war memorial is an important heritage item with significance to the local community and the Central Coast generally,” the staff funding recommendation said. “The works will ensure the longevity of the monument and will enhance the Patonga streetscape and character,” it said.

Ms Rachel Shea was granted $7037 for the Pearl Beach Progress Association oral history project. “The project will record and present valuable information about the people and history of Pearl Beach,” the staff funding recommendation said. “The information would otherwise go unrecorded,” it said. “The project proposes contemporary methods of distribution and access to a broad range of the community. “The project must ensure that it relates to the broad history of Pearl Beach while focusing on the progress hall and its people.”

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.9, 10 Dec 2018

The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association is urging local residents to make a submission to protect the area’s trees and green spaces.

“We believe most residents settled across the Peninsula in part because of the special ambience provided by the trees around us,” said association president Ms Peta Colebatch. Ms Colebatch said the association was adding its voice to that of the Community Environment Network in calling for residents to make a submission to Central Coast Council about the Council’s draft Tree and Vegetation Management Plan. According to Network president Mr John Asquith, the proposed chapter makes it easier for unscrupulous land owners and arborists to remove trees and vegetation without needing a permit. “The draft chapter generally requires landowners to obtain a permit from Council to remove or prune a tree, but the draft also describes exemptions to avoid having to obtain a permit,” Mr Asquith said. “Under the proposed chapter, trees may be removed without a permit if evidence is provided by an arborist with trade AQF3 qualifications that they are dead or pose a risk to persons or property and are not required as habitat for native fauna. “Evidence of these assessments

is required to be kept by the landowner for six months after the removal, but AQF3 training does not cover tree species, diseases, assessment or reporting. “This is covered in AQF5 training. “Therefore tradesmen with AQF3 qualifications do not have the knowledge to assess if vegetation is dying or dead and is not required as the habitat of native animals,” Mr Asquith said. “As most tree-removers hold AQF3 qualifications, there is a risk of unreliable evidence from sources with only this qualification. “Since tree-removers are paid to remove trees, they have a clear conflict of interest if they are authorised to condemn trees,” he said. “In addition: Council should recognise the value of non-native trees. “In some areas maples, jacarandas and other large exotics provide the only canopy. “These trees should be retained while more natives are introduced. “Council should require the planting of replacement trees as part of any permit to remove. “Council should list reasons for removal that would be considered inadequate,” Mr Asquith said. “Please make a submission and help to prevent erosion of the protections Gosford Council already had in place,” Ms Colebatch said.

SOURCE: Media release, 3 Dec 2018 Peta Colebatch, WTKCA

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Class lists delayed due to fluctuating student numbers Woy Woy South Public School will not decide its class lists until the second week of term one next year because of a Government policy that requires student numbers to be finalised before teacher allocations are made.

Principal Mr Matt Barr has advised parents that class information for next year has been delayed “due to fluctuating student numbers”. “Allocation of students to classes may be delayed for a longer period than usual at the commencement of the new school year,” Mr Barr said. “Most years, we have been able to move students into their new classes on the first day back. “However, in early 2019, we may need to hold students in their

2018 classes for a few days. “The reason for this is that the Department of Education requires schools to submit their confirmed student numbers by a specific date (usually in week two of term one). “New enrolments coming into our school on the first few days back may make the difference and these numbers an affect the number of teachers our school is allocated for the year. “To avoid disruption and confusion for our students and their families, we don’t want to form classes and then have to change them, so the short holding method may need to be utilised. “We are doing this in an attempt to create the best possible arrangements for the children,” Mr Barr said.

SOURCE: Newsletter 6 Dec 2018 Matt Barr, Woy Woy South Public School

Students gather at youth leadership forum Students from high schools across the Coast gathered in Woy Woy on December 4 for a Youth Leadership Forum coordinated by the Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch.

The forum was held at the Easts Woy Woy Rugby league Club and was attended by students from Brisbane Water Secondary College, Gosford High School, St Edward’s College, Lisarow High School, Mackillop Catholic College Warnervale, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Kincumber

High School and Narara Valley High School. Students viewed presentations from Headspace, Evolution Youth Services, local domestic violence spokesperson Danielle Habib, PCYC, Musicians Making a Difference, NSW Police, Central Coast Council and other local organisations. Students were also invited to network with other young leaders, participate in skills-building activities and were encouraged to share their ideas and visions for the future of their local community.

“It is so important to provide a platform for young leaders to learn and discuss important issues such as mental health and domestic violence amongst their peers. “I will continue to bring this event to our young leaders on a yearly basis,” Ms Tesch said. Ms Tesch said she would develop the forum based on feedback received from students, teachers and participants.

SOURCE: Media release, 6 Dec 2018 Brody Willetts, Office of Liesl Tesch MP

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Community carols to be held at Hardys Bay Hardys Bay Community Carols will be held on the Hardys Bay waterfront from 7:30pm on December 22.

Couple celebrates 60 years of marriage A Umina couple who lived on opposite sides of the world when they met have celebrated 60 years of marriage.

The Reverend Peter Swain and his wife Joan met in London in 1952. Mr Swain said he had been working in insurance when he felt called by God to join the Ministry. Leaving Australia by ship for England with his motorbike, he had five pounds to his name. “I found myself selling ice cream at Wimbledon,” said Mr Swain. “In a London church opposite Westminster Abbey, I also found Joan, a pretty Dorset girl who moved to London to work. “She later stole my heart,” he said. Mr Swain returned to Australia in 1954 for religious studies, undertaking an arts degree at Queens College, Melbourne, studying Hebrew. He and Joan remained in contact by mail, exchanging weekly letters.

Peter proposed by letter in 1956. He followed the letter with an engagement ring. “There I was on the top of a London double decker bus putting the ring on my finger, without the man I was to marry even in the country,” Ms Swain said. “In fact, because of the type of package Peter sent, I had to spend my precious pennies releasing the package from London’s Customs department,” she said. Because Mr Swain was yet to complete his ministry studies, he was unable to marry. Nonetheless, Ms Swain caught the ship to Adelaide to start a life on the same soil. They married in 1958 and welcomed their first child Sue after 10 months of marriage, with daughter Katie and son Brin to soon follow. For the next eight years, Mr Swain was chaplain for Wesley College in Melbourne, before he moved to Sydney’s Newington College where he spent 27 years. He wrote three books for the

school on its history and completed a Masters of Arts and Education, followed by a doctorate that included time spent in California. Mr Swain went on to receive an OAM in 2005 for his service to the Uniting Church and his work in Australia, particularly as national president of the Australian Association for Religious Education, coupled with his work for 20 years as an Army Reserve chaplain during the Vietnam War. Having holidayed in Umina over the years, when Peter retired in 1996, they moved to the Peninsula. They now live at Peninsula Village in Umina. “They socialise with all their Village friends,” said Peninsula Village chief Mr Shane Neaves. “Peter remains active in the church community, running the services at Peninsula Village for Anzac Day and Christmas. “He runs a study group every week at the local church, as well as prayer meetings,” Mr Neaves said. SOURCE: Media release, 4 Dec 2018 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

“The event is one of the community’s biggest annual get-togethers and is a genuine community partnership, with involvement by several local organisations and sponsorship from local businesses,” said Hardys Bay Community Church pasto, Dr Stephen Hinks. “The church hosts the event each year and there is significant support from the local rural fire brigade, and help from parents of Pretty Beach Public School. “Two young winners of the Bouddi Foundation for The Arts grants program, Lucy Parle and Aaron Carey, will provide the precarols entertainment from 6:30pm.

“They will perform original and cover songs while people settle in,” Dr Hinks said. “At 7:30pm, the carols program begins, finishing by 9pm. “Guests on stage this year include the strings group from Pretty Beach School, with Lucy and Aaron each performing again. “Locals will provide their instrumental and vocal talent as hundreds singalong with traditional Christmas carols. “There will be an appearance by Santa to support the important work with the homeless done by Coast Shelter. “Deputy mayor Cr Chris Holstein will speak briefly about the work of Coast Shelter,” Dr Hinks said. SOURCE: Media release, 7 Dec 2018 Dr Stephen Hinks, Hardys Bay Community Church

Mixed use development proposed for Hardys Bay A $4 million mixed use development has been proposed for 58 to 62 Araluen Dr, Hardys Bay.

The application was lodged with Central Coast Council on December 12, but supporting documentation has yet to be lodged. The development was described as a mixed use premises consisting of commercial space with shop top

housing. The applicant was listed as Architexture Pty Ltd. An application for the subdivision of three lots into two at 58, 60 and 62 Araluen Drive was refused by the Council director of environment and planning in 2016. SOURCE: DA55789/2018, 13 Dec 2018 Gosford DA Tracker, Central Coast Council

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Umina is PCYC club of the year Umina PCYC has been named the 2018 PCYC Club of the Year.

The award was made during the PCYC State Conference Dinner and Awards Night on November 29. Umina was nominated for several award categories. Umina PCYC club manager Mr

Matt Cooper said the awards were the culmination of the Umina club’s dedicated community. “These nominations and awards are as a result of all of the hard work and dedication put in by all the PCYC staff, police and volunteers in our club.” SOURCE: Social media, 6 Dec 2018 Matt Cooper, Umina PCYC

Ferry service to Gosford carols A special ferry service will run from Empire Bay and Woy Woy to the Gosford Christmas Carols on December 21.

Central Coast Ferries will operate the one-off pick-up and

return service. The ferry will depart from Empire Bay at 3:10pm with stops at Central, Lintern and Veterans Hall before stopping at Woy Woy at 3:40pm, and then arriving in Gosford at 4pm.

The carols commence from 5pm with gates at the stadium opening from 4pm. Seating is limited on the ferry so bookings are essential.

SOURCE: Social media, 12 Dec 2018 Bets Conway, Central Coast Ferries

Tree sales to support grandparents program Christmas trees sold by Umina Beach and Woy Woy Rotary Clubs will raise funds for the Grandparents Raising Grand Children program

“By buying a Christmas tree you are investing in the future of this program,” said Woy Woy club

publicity officer Mr Vic Deeble. The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program is managed by the Central Coast Family Support Services. “Today the program has over 160 families with over 490 children.”

He said that with Christmas tree sales and the support of community services clubs such as Inner Wheel, Rotary and Lions, the staff at Family Support Services were able to provide workshops, picnic days and a camp for the families.

“Your support could make the world of a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children.” He said that every December the Central Coast’s Rotary Clubs banded together to raise funds for local charities and community projects by selling Christmas trees.

Since starting the annual Christmas tree sales in 2009, the clubs have sold more than 10,000 Christmas trees, raising nearly $300,000 for local Rotary projects.

SOURCE: Media release, 28 Nov 2018 Vic Deeble, Rotary Club of Woy Woy

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Events calendar for Ettalong is drafted

Certificate issued for five-unit development A construction certificate has been granted, allowing work to commence on a fiveunit development valued at $1 million, at 1 Telopea St and 5 Bogan St, Booker Bay.

The development application was lodged in July 2016 and given approval by Central Coast Council in May 2017. The development will be built over two allotments that form an L-shape and will involve the demolition of existing residences and associated ancillary buildings. The new multi-dwelling housing will consist of two two-storey dwellings and three single-storey dwellings. All will have three bedrooms.

The development will have seven car parking spaces including two double garages and three single garages. Four units will have access via Telopea St and on from Bogan St. Permission was given by Central Coast Council for this development even though it did not comply with the Gosford Development Control Plan for rear setbacks, visitor car parking, articulation, and building service storage. A staff assessment report prepared in 2017 and recommending consent be granted for the project outlined justification for each of the non-compliances. For instance, in relation to the non-compliance for articulation, the staff assessment report said:

“The proposed development does not comply with the width and depth requirements of the DCP. The proposal features a 50 per cent variation to the control on the southern elevation. “The overall width is offset by a courtyard area. “The design of the units is broken by facade treatments and window and door locations. “It is considered acceptable in this context as medium density development in the area consistently shows unit development with width greater than the stipulated 25m.” SOURCE: DA50316/2018, 13 Dec 2018 Gosford DA Tracker, Central Coast Council

The Peninsula Tourism Partners have drafted an events calendar for 2019.

President Ms Kim Cole said the group’s aim was also to help local business grow. “Red Carpet Days, Market 2257, a craft beer and a food and wine festival, business awards and Christmas Carols in the Sand are all in the diary,” Ms Cole said. “The tourism group, only incorporated in August, has a strong focus on tourism and business,” she said. “In that short time, the Peninsula Tourism Partners created the Peninsula Dollar, now in its platinum version, a Red Carpet Day, and installed Welcome to Ettalong Beach flags for the main

street. “For local businesses, the Partners organised a Facebook seminar and a briefing on Google. “There are plans to host four vintage car clubs and roll out the red carpet for the Show and Shine. “All the businesses have to do is come up with a unique idea and be open, indicated by the red carpet at the entrance of the shop. “Applications to join the Peninsula Tourism Partners are available on the website or the forms can be emailed.” Peninsula Tourism Partners can be contacted on info@ peninsulatourism.partners.

SOURCE: Media release, 13 Dec 2018 Kim Cole, Peninsula Tourism Partners

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Surface Work Work is progressing on the permanent Motorway Control Centre, ventilation facility and emergency response facility at West Pennant Hills and also on the northern ventilation facility and noise walls at the M1 Pacific Motorway, Wahroonga. Happy Holidays We would like to thank the community for your patience this year, wish you a happy holiday period and remind you to stay safe on the roads. Questions or would like more information? Contact us: Phone: 1800 997 057 (24 hours) Email: enquiries@northconnex.com.au Website: www.northconnex.com.au Visit livetraffic.com.au for the latest traffic information.

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Construction certificate issued for Bourke Rd units Work can commence on the construction of a fourdwelling development at 180 Bourke Rd, Umina, following the issue of a Construction Certificate.

The application was approved by Central Coast Council in February although it did not comply with several local development controls. According to an assessment report prepared by Council staff, non-compliances with existing standards including ceiling heights for habitable rooms, setbacks and deep soil zones and articulation. The non-compliances varied from “minor” for ceiling heights up to 100 per cent for articulation. The four double storey attached units will each have three bedrooms, two with double garages and two with single garages. “The subject proposal seeks to have a ceiling height of 2.6m to habitable rooms on the ground floor and 2.55m to habitable floors on the second storey,” the assessment report said. “This is a variation of 0.10m and 0.15m respectively less than the DCP requirement. “In this instance the variation is considered minor and the ceiling height will still provide adequate amenity to residents. “The subject proposal features variation to the rear and side boundary setbacks on the eastern and southern boundary. “The proposed development is a two-storey residential development, the built form of the proposal is consistent with existing multi-unit development in the area. “The proposed variation will not result in any negative amenity impacts upon development adjoining the eastern boundary as a driveway is positioned along this aspect.

“Adjoining the subject site on the southern boundary is a single residential dwelling house, the house has been orientated on site with a shed positioned proximate to the southern boundary. “It is considered on balance that the variation is acceptable in this instance. “The total length of the building and the unarticulated wall length do not comply with the stipulated DCP requirements. “The building is designed with recessed section and changes to design treatments and materials used on the proposal. “No one section presents as a blank wall and the proposal is considered to adequately limit the appearance of height and length of the façade by way of the use of design treatments and materials. “It is considered that the variation is acceptable in this instance. “This application has been assessed against the heads of consideration of Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and all relevant instruments and policies. “The potential constraints of the site have been assessed and it is considered that the site is suitable for the proposed development. “Subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions, the proposed development is not expected to have an adverse social or economic impact. “It is considered that the proposed development will complement the locality and meet the desired future character of the area. “Accordingly, the application is recommended for approval,” the assessment report said. SOURCE: DA52851/2017, 13 Dec 2018 Gosford DA Tracker, Central Coast Council

Marine life increases in Hardys Bay, say residents Removal of abandoned oyster leases in Hardys Bay has resulted in an increase in marine life, according to the local residents’ group

The Hardys Bay Residents Group removed debris from several abandoned oyster leases from the bay. Since the leases were removed, residents and visitors have reported more sightings of seals, dolphins, turtles and sting rays

in the bay, according to group member Mr Adrian Williams. “Keep your eye out for an Australian fur seal which has taken up residence in the bay,” Mr Williams said. “He has spent most of his time sunning himself and resting on the marlin board of a moored motor vessel.” Mr Williams said residents had given him the nickname Sammy. “Some thought Sammy was ill

or hurt, so the rescue organisation ORRCA was called but Sammy was found to be in perfectly good health,” Mr Williams said. Mr Williams has advised that despite his cute appearance fur seals are known to be territorial and the public should not approach the animal. SOURCE: Newsletter, 7 Dec 2018 Adrian Williams, Hardys Bay Residents Group

Report of theft in the Bays The Bays Community Group has warned Bays residents to take extra care with their belongings and mail after reports of theft in the Bays area.

“Please be aware that there has been theft in the area,” said group president Ms Cathy Gleeson. “As recently as December 3, a parcel was stolen from the front door of one of the houses in the

Bays. “The incident happened at 7am, in broad daylight, with people nearby witnessing the thieves in a red Toyota (with stolen number plates) speeding off after the theft. “The incident was reported to the police. “This is a timely reminder to be vigilant with securing your property. “If you are having parcels delivered at this time of year, try and make sure that you are home

to collect them. “Make arrangements with your neighbours to keep an eye on your residence if you are going away for the holidays. “The Bays Community is generally a safe and peaceful place, but we should ensure that we don’t get complacent about security,” Ms Gleeson said. Source: Media release, 4 Dec 2018 Cathy Gleeson, Bays Community Group

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Development to proceed in Killcare A construction certificate has been issued to allow work to commence on a three-storey mixed-use development at 56 Araluen Dr, Killcare.

Briefing about ocean oil and gas search An audience of 30 local people gathered in a Woy Woy cafe for a briefing about plans to search for oil and gas off Umina.

The briefing, organised by the Central Coast Futures Forum, was presented by the group Save Our Coast, represented by campaigner Mr Gary Blaschke based on the research of Dr Natasha Deen of Newcastle. The assembled crowd heard of a federal government licence in train to commence explosive testing techniques to map the ocean as early as next year. “These techniques have led to large scale fish population decimation and deaths of whales, dolphins and plankton in the oceans” said Mr Blaschke. Futures Forum convenor Mr

Alexander Herget, of Ettalong, asked the question: “How many fish, how many whales and dolphin deaths are ‘acceptable’, a term used in the licence submission?” The assemble crowd were then shown a viewing of the Emmy Award winning documentary Sonic Sea. The documentary presented evidence from around the world’s oceans on how the development of ocean-based industries and transport are changing life in the seas. All local residents were encouraged to investigate the exploration licences terms and conditions and start conversations.

SOURCE: Media release, 13 Dec 2018 Alexander Herget, Central Coast Future Forum

The $1.2 million project will include demolition of the existing building and construction of two commercial units and three residential units on the site. The 683 square metre site is zoned B1 neighbourhood centre and the applicant is Killcare Properties Pty Ltd. A deferred commencement consent for the project was granted in December 2015 and became operative in May 2017. The applicant then registered an application to amend the proposal to permit stairs and a ramp within the road reserve. “This is due to the floor level above the ground-footpath level required due to the site being subject to flooding and minimal floor level,” a Council staff

assessment report said. Council agreed to the amendment. “The proposed modifications will not result in adverse amenity impacts on the adjoining properties and the streetscape,” the assessment report said. “The proposed development is substantially the same as the development that was originally granted consent. “As such, the modification is recommended for approval.” The site is located on the southwestern corner of the intersection between Araluen Dr and Killcare Rd, Killcare. It is currently occupied by a single storey cement rendered building with a flat metal roof containing Killcare Cellars and General Store towards the rear of the block and a concrete car park between the building and Araluen Dr. “The site is located within a small B1 Zone neighbourhood

centre of Hardys Bay-Killcare,” the assessment report said. “The proposed development incorporates two new commercial premises with a total of 194 square metres of commercial floor space. “This will assist the neighbourhood centre in meeting the current and future shopping and service needs of the local community. “In this instance, it is considered the proposal is consistent with the stated objectives of the zone in that it is a mixed use development which retains retail use at the street frontage, and also provides new opportunities for medium density housing in addition to the retail use. “The scale of retail development on the site is also commensurate with that expected for a neighbourhood centre.” SOURCE: DA48080/2015, 13 Dec 2018 Gosford DA Tracker, Central Coast Council

Killcare fence decision deferred

Central Coast Council has deferred a decision about a controversial solid fence along Wards Hill Rd, Killcare, at its December 10 meeting.

Mayor Cr Jane Smith called for the item to be deferred as it was “requested by residents unable to be at the meeting”. “The fence is already in place, so there is no legal reason we are not able to defer,” Cr Smith said. “It is about giving the objectors the opportunity to raise their concerns,” she said. The mayor said the applicant, Central Coast property developer and owner of the Gosford Classic Car Museum Mr Tony Denny, and

residents had been contacted to advise them of the deferral. Several Councillors asked why the matter of a $4350 steel panel fence was of such importance. Local ward councillor Troy Marquart seconded an amendment moved by Cr Greg Best to approve the staff recommendation to grant consent subject to conditions. “What can you say to a fence?” Cr Best asked. “I have never seen a fence dragged into this chamber,” he said. “Listen to the staff recommendation, that is what you employ them for. “Let’s just do it tonight and be done with it.”

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The amendment was put to the vote and lost and Cr Smith’s motion for deferral was carried. A planning consultant spoke on behalf of Mr Denny. He said Mr Denny had agreed to conditions imposed by Council including a minimum two-metre setback from the front boundary and extensive screening and landscaping. “The Development Control Plan clearly allows solid fences if set back a minimum of 1.5m from the boundary, and these proposals are consistent with relevant chapters of the DCP and with the Character sections,” he said. Mr Denny’s consultant also argued the fence was “consistent with the character of the surrounding area”. “It is evident there is no consistent or dominant fencing type along Wards Hill Rd,” he said. “The one consistent characteristic is landscape vegetation and the proposed vegetation will continue that.”

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Year of slow progress for community association It has been a year of slow progress, according to the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association.

“It’s taking ages for the Turo Park developments to take place, our hoped for progress on the Half Tide Rocks track has struck bureaucratic hurdles, despite the generations that have used this track, and it took until November 19 for the ferry service to resume after its long absence,” said association president Ms Peta Colebatch. “However, some things remain constant, the superb work of all of our volunteers, those many people who give true meaning to the sense of community, who donate their time, skills and energy to not only our Association but to the many others supporting this area in which we live. “And while it’s invidious to single out individuals, I must pay a special tribute to Ken Tough, who has declaimed and carved his magic into the specially chosen wood for the Tom Jackson memorial seat, which was formally unveiled at our December 10 meeting to be held. “Tom’s not only worked his magic here, but he’s also worked his magic on the drainage system at the community hall, fixing a problem of many years standing. “Ken’s offsider, Julie Ho, is to be thanked too,” Ms Colebatch said. “We are hoping for good luck and much progress in 2019, and more success with some of our long standing projects. “We’re hoping that never again

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do we have a similar deferment of our ferry services. “What we’re thankful for always is the great nature of the people in this community, who do so much for our social fabric and who keep things going in so many ways.”

SOURCE: Newsletter, 9 Dec 2018 Peta Colebatch, WTKCA

Woy Woy dog receives Christmas treat

A Woy Woy dog has received a special Christmas treat.

Earlier this year, Millie the labradoodle made national news after she was beaten and shot in the head with a spear gun by a neighbour. Miraculously Millie survived the assault but required costly emergency surgery to remove the spear and to stabilise a collapsed lung, lacerations and other internal injuries, according to owner widowed grandmother Mrs Kim Lott. Twelve months later Millie is in good health and spirits. On December 2, she received a visit from Santa arranged by photographer, Ms LeeAnne Curby. “I was blessed to visit Millie and her family to capture some Christmas pics for them,” Ms Curby said. She said the attack on Millie was remembered as one the most shocking acts of animal cruelty in

the country. “We are so happy Millie survived her ordeal and wish her, her mum Kim and all her family a wonderful

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Wyong rules. Central Coast Councillors have limited confidence in modern technology. This amalgamation has caused Council meetings to be permanently moved to Wyong. The evidence is overwhelming. Gosford is now the poor relative to Wyong. With the State Government controlling the Council’s administration, it will not be long before residents living south of the Tuggerah railway station will choose to watch re-runs of M.A.S.H., instead of attending

a Council meeting. (M.A.S.H. or Wyong?) Connection with the community is about taking the meeting to the people, as was practised by Gosford Council. Those days have gone. Gosford chambers have limited space for expansion. Large public attendance, with small lifts and security, will be distractions in the event of an emergency. To provide one venue to host Council meetings will be prohibitive.

The answer to the councillor’s problem is simple. There should be a venue prepared in each of the five wards to hold the meeting. Each ward would be electronically connected to the HQ where the mayor and senior Council staff would control the meeting. This would be an arrangement suitable for councillors and the public. It would not matter if HQ was permanently at Wyong or Gosford, as it would only involve travel arrangements for the mayor and senior staff. Letter, 5 Dec 2018 Norman Harris, Umina

Housing strategy claim is patently absurd Councillor Bruce McLachlan’s contention that adoption of the Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy Report will attract low-income residents is so patently absurd that it is hardly worth a mention.

According to the report, there are 24,000 Central Coast households already suffering housing stress, and adoption of the report will benefit such a minuscule number

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Students decorate homework centre Umina campus students at Brisbane Water Secondary College have decorated the campus homework centre.

Students adorned the walls and glass screens of the centre with Christmas decorations and other festive touches, such as stickers,

Students enter science competition Several students from Umina Beach Public School entered the National Association of Testing Authority’s Young Scientist of the Year Competition.

The theme of this year’s competition was Medical Science Towards 2050.

Students were required to undertake an investigation around any topic relating to the theme of a medical science, both now and in the future. The entries were judged by a wide variety of scientists across several fields with Umina Beach Public School having several

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Bungaree weekend was ‘joyous’ The Pearl Beach Aboriginal History Group’s Bungaree Weekend was held on November 23 and 24 at Pearl Beach Progress Hall.

The weekend was a celebration of the Peninsula’s rich aboriginal history, culture and heritage, according to history group member, Ms Peggy Todd,.

“It was a joyous weekend with a multi-faceted program designed to include something for everyone,” said Ms Todd. “The many people of all ages who attended or dropped in went away with a different view of Aboriginal culture. “Planning has already commenced for 2019,” said Ms Todd.

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SOURCE: Media release, 5 Dec 2018 Peggy Todd, Pearl Beach Aboriginal History Group

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Out&About

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Ms Shelley Stocken, took out the adult section of the competition for her poem Vessel. Ms Stocken said she discovered her love of poetry while at school, and was thrilled when she received the call saying she had received first place. “Even though I studied poetry at university I have never considered myself a poet,” Ms Stocken said. “I have entered a few competitions in the past, but this is the first time I have ever placed, let alone won. “I’m surprised, but also incredibly proud of this achievement,” she said. “My poem was a self-reflection of sorts, contemplating the theme of peace on an individual level rather than a collective or worldwide concept. “I really enjoyed the process of writing Vessel, contemplating peace of mind and being comfortable within myself and of

my own choices,” Ms Stocken said. Council’s acting libraries manager Ms Beth Burgess said she was pleased with the positive response from the community towards the competition and said it was fantastic to see all ages getting involved. “I hope the competition acts as a springboard for our local talent to go on and gain recognition

at a national and possibly internationally levels.” Competition judges were Meg Gatland-Veness, Cherry Beckett and Marilyn Campbell. The winning entries will be on display on World Poetry Day, March 21.

SOURCE: Media release, 5 Dec 2018 Beth Burgess, Central Coast Council

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British publisher launches debut novel An Umina author has had her debut novel published by a British publisher.

Harper Collins UK imprint HQ Digital officially launched Ms Lana Newton’s debut work, The Story of Us, on December 5. A historical love story, The Story of Us tells the tale of a Ukrainian woman who falls in love with a Hungarian soldier during the Nazi occupation of Kiev. Underpinning the novel are the themes of love and the unrivalled endurance of the human spirit, Ms Newton said. Russian born Ms Newton said she had grown up hearing tales of the war and the horrors inflicted upon Europe by Hitler and the Nazi regime. “I grew up on the stories of my parents and grandparents,” Ms Newton said. “Thankfully, my parents were too young to be involved in the war but they still had memories of those times and heard the stories from their parents about their involvement in the wars. “It became a fascination to me,” Ms Newton said. Ms Newton started out writing short stories and, almost 10 years on, recalls how the idea for The Story of Us first came to her. “I had written a short story that had been picked up by a local magazine at the time,” Ms Newton

said. “It was based on an old newspaper article about a famous Soviet actress. “In the article she recounted her experience as a child growing up during the German occupation. “She told the story of how, every day, a German soldier would come into her neighbourhood and ensure all the children in the area were fed. “The actress puts this incredible act of kindness down to the reason she survived the war and ever since reading the article I’ve never forgotten her story or the compassion of that soldier,” Ms Newton said. Unexpectedly, many people who read Ms Newton’s short

story came to her with questions about the wartime setting, the historical accuracy and the human experience of war she portrayed. It inspired her to continue to research the human aspect of the war. Ms Newton spent years pouring over memoirs, diaries, newspapers and anything else she could get her hands on that told the everyday stories of people living through the Nazi occupation. “It became a sort of obsession,” Ms Newton said. “It was just so fascinating, so surreal, to be reading the thoughts of these people who could have been executed just for writing these things down,” she said. After months of research, Ms

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response. “As a writer you get used to sending things away for consideration and not hearing anything back so when I got the call from HQ Digital I was floored,” Ms Newton said. “They loved the draft and then I spent another eight months working with their editors to perfect the story. “It was an amazing experience which really helped me improve my work,” she said. Ms Newton said initial reviews of her debut novel had been very positive and hoped that readers enjoyed the story which focuses on the fundamental perseverance of the human spirit in light of adversity. SOURCE: Interview, 12 Dec 2018 Lana Newton, Umina Reporter, Dilon Luke

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Out&About

CWA branch sends Christmas package to the Pilliga

Members of the Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association have sent a Christmas package to the drought afflicted Pilliga branch of the Association.

Branch president Ms Jane Bowtell said: “While the drought may no longer be making

headlines, it is still on our mind and affecting communities right across Australia. “We decided to send some gifts to our friends at the Pilliga branch. “These 60 gifts, collected by our members, will be distributed both at the local school and within the community with presents

appropriate for children of all ages and adults. “We hope that this gesture will help those struggling this Christmas and bring a little cheer during what is surely a very difficult time,” Ms Bowtell said.

SOURCE: Social media, 9 Dec 2018 Emily Bowtell, Woy Woy CWA

COASTAL DIARY

A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT THREE WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST WEDNESDAY, DEC 19

Bushcraft and Survival Skills, Glenworth Valley, Bookings required Blue & the Doctor, Hardys Bay Club, 7:30pm

MONDAY, DEC 31 THURSDAY, DEC 27 Killcare Art Show Opening Night, Ticketed, 6pm

RSVP at finance@killcaresurfclub.t.au

2018 New Years Eve Celebration Ft Pseudo Echo, Memorial Park The Entrance, Free, 6 - 9pm

Tusk - The Storybook Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 4343 0111

ROSIE & THE QUEST, The Art House Presents TUESDAY, JAN 15 Under the Sea - Kids Buffet IN THE HEIGHTS, High Tea, The Art House Wyong, Madagascar: A Musical Crowne Plaza Terrigal, Adventure Jr., Ticketed, 7:30pm Ticketed, 2pm Laycock Street Community 4335 1485 thearthousewyong.com.au

Timomatic ‘Mash Up’ Live Performance, JIMEOIN – ‘RESULT’ SUNDAY, DEC 23 FRIDAY, DEC 28 Comedy Show, Ettalong Diggers, Nelson Bay Diggers, Ticketed, 7pm Anglican Christmas Ticketed www.ettalongdiggers.com Art by the Sea, 4343 0111 Services, www.ettalongdiggers.com Killcare Surf Life Melinda Schneider & Mark FRIDAY, JAN 11 All Saints Anglican centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ Saving Club, events Gable Rock the 80’s, The John Denver Church The Entrance, 28/12 - 6/01, Hardys Bay Club, Celebration Concert, Kim Churchill - intimate Sunday - 9am, 10am - 3pm 2018 New Years Eve Family Ticketed, 6:30pm The Art House Wyong, show, Christmas Eve Raceday, Ticketed, 8pm The Rhythm Hut, 10:30pm, Superhero Dressups, Face The Entertainment Grounds, SUNDAY, JAN 6 Ticketed, 6:30pm Christmas day - 9am Painting & Disco, Free kids entertainment, THURSDAY, DEC 20 Stand Up Competition, Comedy Night and Comedy Open Mic, The Hive Erina Fair, Ticketed, 7pm

FRIDAY, DEC 21 Christmas Carols, Central Coast Stadium, Ticketed, 4pm Christmas Craft & Disco, Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, Free, 6pm

SATURDAY, DEC 22

JazzLeague: Eric Gibbins’ New Orleanians, Central Coast Leagues Club, Free, 2 - 5pm Christmas Deck Session w/ Grizzlee Train, Hardys Bay Club, 3pm

MONDAY, DEC 24 Carols in the park, Waterfront Plaza and Memorial Park The Entrance, Free 6 - 8pm

Peninsula Churches to TUESDAY, DEC 25 Celebrate Christmas Christmas Day Breakfast, Together! A Festival Florida Beach Bar, of Nine Lessons and Ticketed, 7am - 10:30am Carols, Ettalong Baptist Christmas Lunch, Church, 7pm Seasalt Restaurant, Seasonal Mindfulness Meditations, Forest Of Tranquility, Bookings required, 2pm Hardys Bay Community Church - Carols on the Waterfront, Hardys Bay waterfront, 7:30pm - 9pm

Ticketed, 12pm - 3:30pm Christmas Lunch – Grand Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Terrigal, Ticketed, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Celebrate Christmas at Archies, Archies Brasserie, Ticketed, 11:30am - 1pm, 1:30pm

Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, Free, 6pm

12pm - 6pm

Theatre, Ticketed, Multiple Screenings

WEDNESDAY, JAN 16

Tom Ballard Live Comedy show, The Art House Wyong, SUNDAY, JAN 20 Ticketed, 8pm 4335 1485 Peter Helliar - Live, thearthousewyong.com.au The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm Shark Talk by Dr David 4335 1485 Powter, thearthousewyong.com.au Central Coast Marine Daryl James w support Discovery Centre, Molly Millington, 6:30pm

Irish Mythen (International) Cinema under the Stars Tangled, w support Twin Willows, New Years Eve at the Everglades Country Club The Rhythm Hut, Everglades - The 60’s Chart Woy Woy, 8:15pm Ticketed, 6:30pm Krazee Karaoke, Toppers, Hardys Bay Club, Everglades Country Club Kids Art at Toukely, Shirleys Sunday Lunch SATURDAY, JAN 12 7pm Woy Woy, Ticketed, Toukley Art Gallery, Bunch, 7:30pm Ticketed, 10am - 3pm The Entrance Leagues WOW Learn to Surf Women Ladies Day Summer Soiree Club (Tigers) - in the Bistro, with Sals Surf School, at the races, New Years Eve, NDIS Audit Workshop, Bookings required, Umina Beach, The Entertainment Grounds, Seasalt Restaurant, Nexus Smart Hub Wyong, 12pm Bookings required, 9am Ticketed, 1pm - 6pm Ticketed, Bookings required, 5pm 7:30pm - 12:30pm MONDAY, JAN 7 Central Coast Alliance SATURDAY, DEC 29 Putt Putt Golf, Française Everglades Country Club Practise your French at any Good News Week Bohemian Bees, Woy Woy, Free, level, January School Holiday Hardys Bay Club, 11am 2pm Erina Leagues Club, Program, 7/01 - 11/01, 7:30pm 10am Berkley Vale Highschool, FRIDAY, JAN 18 Kids & Adult programs: NYE 2018 Rod Stewart SUNDAY, DEC 30 9 - 11:30am, MONDAY, JAN 14 Escape From Trash & Cher Show with a Teen programs: 6:30 - 9pm Mountain - School Holiday Live Showband Dinner, Strings Summer School Show and Workshop, Ettalong Diggers, TUESDAY, JAN 8 goes Tango! The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 7pm Central Coast Ticketed, 18 & 19/01, Storytime Ballet - Coppelia, 4343 0111 Conservatorium of 10am & 2pm www.ettalongdiggers.com Laycock Street Community Music, 14 - 17/01, A Luminous Christmas, Theatre, Ticketed, Mini Strings | Learn SATURDAY, JAN 19 New years at the club, 8 & 9/01 Waterfront Plaza & to Play the Violin in 4 Central Coast Leagues 11am, 2pm & 4pm Memorial Park The Days, 9am – 12pm, Club, Ticketed Luke McGregor/ Entrance, Free

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Swing Sets w/ Nielson Gough, Hardys Bay Club, 3pm

WEDNESDAY, JAN 2 Mini Members New Year Party, Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, Free, 11am - 2pm

FRIDAY, JAN 4

Tango Orchestra | Chamber Music | Performance MasterJuggling Show & Workshop, classes, 9am – 3pm, Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, Free, Thursday Concert: All 11am - 12pm, students perform, Disco, 12pm -2pm 2 pm-3pm, Ticketed 4324 7477 THURSDAY, JAN 10 www.centralcoastconservatoWEDNESDAY, JAN 9

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Oz Rock Show Performing 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Rock, Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, Ticketed, 7:30pm

The Rhythm Hut, Ticketed, 6:30pm

MONDAY, JAN 21 The Art House Presents: CHILDREN ARE STINKY SHOW & CIRCUS WORKSHOPS, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 21 - 23/01, Multiple sessions

WEDNESDAY, JAN 23 Who’s in your neighbourhood? Community Fun Day Event, Lake Haven Recreation Centre, Free, 10am - 1pm

THURSDAY, JAN 24

Music Education and Brain Development, Tommy Little: Comedy Public lecture & workDouble Bill, shop with The Art House Wyong, musical educator Dr Ticketed, 7:30pm Anita Collins Your 4335 1485 child’s brain on music, thearthousewyong.com.au Laycock Theatre, Ticketed, 6pm - 8pm, BOUDDI BOOGALOO with Special Guest Stars LITTLE QUIRKS

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Out&About

Rotary club sponsors soy milk machines The Rotary Club of Woy Woy is sponsoring the purchase of five machines to produce soy milk to combat malnutrition in Guatemalan children.

“Guatemala has the highest level of malnutrition in children younger than five years of age and has the highest chronic malnutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean,” said club president Ms Jayne Mote. “Malnutrition in children increases the risk of decreased cognitive development and slows down their overall growth. “This is a serious problem, mainly in rural areas of Guatemala.” Ms Mote said the machines will process soy beans, with water and steam, to produce a slurry that can be separated into protein-rich soy milk and a solid by product called okara. “Woy Woy Rotary has partnered with the Rotary Club of Guatemala Asuncion to install five machines,” she said. “These machines will be operated by five independent cooperating organisations at five different locations. “Guatemalan Rotary clubs will oversee each of these organisations. “The soy milk generated from these eight machines will collectively serve more than 4000 children to alleviate their malnutrition,” Ms Mote said. The machines and the introduction of okara will also stimulate Guatemalan community economies through new training, trading and business opportunities. “The production of okara has provided a micro-enterprise where local women can make and sell protein-rich okara-based baked goods to generate income,” Ms Mote said. “Participating women were also trained on the economic benefits of the business. “Working together and developing alliances with organisations with common interests has been a major approach in our global grant

projects,” said Ms Mote. “Our partners commit to provide physical facilities, hire staff to operate the machines, pay for utilities such as electricity, gas and water; and make provisions for distributing soymilk to children. “They help women start their microenterprise business and promote their ventures,” Ms Mote said. According to Ms Mote, the project had also forged new relationships amongst Woy Woy Rotarians and international clubs. “We created partnerships among our Rotary friends from multiple districts and clubs. “This is just one of many programs which really does show how we as Rotarians help to build friendships and international understanding, goodwill and peace,” Ms Mote said.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 4 Dec 2018 Vic Deeble, Rotary Club of Woy Woy

Choir rounds out the year The Frantastics Choir has rounded out its year with a Christmas performance at Woy Woy Aged Care.

Choir founder Ms Fran Kendall said the Frantastics had spent the

year “entertaining audiences on the Central Coast and beyond”. A registration day will be held for new members at the beginning of 2019 and the choir is also taking bookings for the new year, she

said. For more information visit www. frantastics.org or phone 4343 1995. SOURCE: Media release, 13 Dec 2018 Fran Kendall, Frantastics Choir

Where might these travellers be going? Road Runner Tours have been taking Central Coast locals to Live Shows and Day trips aboard one of their tour coaches for many years. What you may not know is that they have designated pick up points on the coast that includes Woy Woy Station for the Peninsular residents. These trips include a mix of live shows like the Jersey Boys, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, West Side Story and Muriel’s Wedding with ‘A’ Reserve seating at the Capital and Lyric Theatres, but also the Opera House for some shows.

They have day trips planned that includes the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the Bundanoon Scottish Gathering and Hunter Valley Christmas Lights with a festive dinner. This is only a snippet of what’s coming up, so take a look at all the trips and look forward to coming along on a great day out. You may even get to experience the Vivid lights on Sydney Harbour. So go to their website or contact their office to find out more. www.roadrunnertours.com.au Phone: 02 4353 9050

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Directory - Not for profit Community Organisations

Art & Culture

Community Groups

Central Coast Art Society Weekly paint-outs Tues 0428 439 180. Workshops 9.30am 1st & 3rd Wed Gosford City Art Centre 4363 1156. Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed for demonstrations 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

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

Ettalong Beach Art & Crafts Centre Adult classes in Pottery Watercolours, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Silvercraft, Patchwork & Quilting 0412 155 391 www.ebacc.com.au ebacc.email@gmail.com

Hospital Art Australia Inc. Meet every Tue and Fri 9am-2pm - 109 Birdwood Ave, Umina - Painting and Canvas drawing. Volunteers welcome 0431 363 347 hospitalartaustralia.com.au

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. 4341 9333 www.coastcommunityconnections.com.au

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 4341 5170 www.fabcnsw.org.au

Central Coast Caravanners Inc 3rd Sun Monthly Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded senior folk - Details from Geoff 0447 882 150 Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Ladies & gents dinner, dancing - BBQs & socialising each w/end. Monthly programme for all areas 0412 200 571 0437 699 366 50pssg@gmail.com

CCLC Indoor Bowls Mon - Ladies Social Wed Night - Mixed Social Sat - Mixed Social New members welcome tuition given level 2 Central Coast Leagues Club 4334 3800 Freemasons Who are they? What do they do? Find out about the wolrd’s oldest fraternal organisation and how we help our community. Gosford Masonic Centre 86 Mann St Gosford www.tccl2001.org

Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Tues 10-11.30am 4344 9199

Peninsula School Ettalong 50+ Leisure for Seniors & Learning Centre Community Centre, Cards, Chess, Choir, Creative McMasters Road, Woy Woy Folk Art, Dancing, Darts, Discussions, rumikin, craft, Handicraft, Handicrafts, history, walks, & coach trips Indoor Bowls, Leatherwork, Tues, Wed, Thur Line Dancing, Mahjong, 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 Painting, Rummking, Scrabble, Table Tennis, Ukulele, Women’s Shed, The Krait Club 4304 7222 Community Centre - Cooinda Village, Neptune St, Umina Central Coast 10.30am For seniors. Gentle Community exercises, quizzes, games, Legal Centre social activities, guest Not for profit service providing speakers, entertainment and free legal advice. bus trips - 4344 3277 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm The NSW Justices 4353 4988 centralcoast@clc.net.au Association Inc Seeking volunteers for Point Clare added community desks Wednesday Umina Library Community Hall 10am-1pm Community Garden Thursday Woy Woy Library Playgroup 10am-1pm Craft and Exercise Groups Free Insurance and training Function or Meeting Hire provided Managed by Gosford 0418 203 671 Regional Community marketing@nswja.org Services Enquiries regarding hire to 4323 7483 accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au www.gosfordcommunity.org.au

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.

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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

Entertainment Frantastics Choir Inc High quality variety entertainment available for matinee bookings at your venue. New members welcome. 1pm Mondays during school terms Walter Baker Hall, Woy Woy 4343 1995 www.frantastics.org

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 educational groups providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits of hearing aids - 4321 0275 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

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

Rotary Club of 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 curleys@ozemail.com.au

Coastal a Cappella Vibrant women’s a cappella chorus. New members welcome - music education provided. Rehearsals. Tues 7pm Gosford Tafe Performance opportunities Hire us for your event 0412 948 450

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

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

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

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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

Central Coast Goju-Kai Karate Traditional Karate & Self Defence for Teens & Adults No Contracts, Cheap Rates Wamberal - Mon 630pm Kincumber - Thurs 715pm 0417 697 096 www.centralcoastgoju-

kaikarate.com.au Bridge Duplicate Bridge Mon Tue Thur Fri Sat-12.15pm Woy Woy Judo Club www.grow.org.au Soundwaves & Wed 9.15am Mon & Fri -Beginners A cappella harmony for Men Brisbane Water Bridge Club, From 4:30pm Meals on Wheels – new members welcome. Peninsula Community Centre Tue & Thur - graded classes Delicious meals delivered Rehearsals Mondays 7.00pm 93 McMasters Rd. 4:30pm - 8:30pm free - Join us for a midday to 9.30pm Central Coast Woy Woy 27 Bowden Road Woy Woy meal - Help with shopping Leagues Club, Dane Drive, www.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org Min Age 3 years old and cooking classes Gosford 0434 000 170 4341 6699 Ring Max on 4324 3631 www.woywoyjudoclub.com Cash Housie or Kieran 4324 1977 50 Games every Sat night Veterans Mary Mac’s Place Peninsula Community Centre, Providing hot, freshly cooked National Malaya Borneo Troubadour Central McMasters Rd, Woy Woy,t meals - Mon to Fri 11am-1pm Veterans Association 7.30pm. Proceeds to Woy Coast Folk, Traditional with support, info & referrals 1st Sat (except Jan) 10.30am Woy Catholic Parish. & Acoustic 4341 0584 wwcphousie@hotmail.com Umina Club Music and Spoken Word marymacs@woywoycatholic.org.au Melbourne Avenue Concerts, Ukulele meets, and Central Coast Family Umina Beach Sessions Overeaters 4342 1107 History Society Inc. 4th Sat 7pm CWA Hall Woy Anonymous (OA) Resources, information Woy 4342 6716 12-step fellowship for those mail.info@troubadour.org.au & advice to study your Veterans’ Help Centre’ with eating disorders. No family’s history. Assist all veterans & Political Groups dues, fees, or weigh-ins. 1st Sat 1pm Lions families with pension & Peninsula Com. Cntr, cnr. Mc Australian Labor Party Community Hall, 8 Russell welfare issues. Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Political discussions, national, Drysdale St, E. Gosford. Mon & Wed 9am-1pm Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm www.centralcoastfhs.org.au state and local government 4344 4760 Cnr Broken Bay 0412 756 446 issues 4324 5164 Rd & Beach St Ettalong. www.oa.org centralcoastveterans@bigpond.com.

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

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship For Schizophrenia/Bipolar/ Mental Health sufferers, family, carers and friends. . 1st Thur - 1pm Room 3 Uniting Church Donnison St Gosford 4344 7989 or 4368 2214 Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club Everglades Country Club 2nd Tues 11am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 4341 7177

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Sport

Upgrade for Austin Butler Memorial Oval The Austin Butler Memorial Oval in Woy Woy is finally being upgraded.

The works are the result of more than 25 years of fundraising by the Woy Woy Football Club and $800,000 through Central Coast Council capital works funding. In August, Council announced the funding had been allocated to upgrade the oval’s carpark and to erect a new amenities building on the grounds. Woy Woy Football Club president Mr Phil Butler said the upgrade had been a long time coming and would revolutionise the way the club operated. “It’s taken 25 years to get what we want, but the club is delighted to see the oval upgraded,” Mr Butler said. According to Mr Butler, the club had been fundraising for over two decades for a new clubhouse, a dream of his father’s, Mr Austin Butler, after whom the grounds are named. “Over the years we’ve watched rugby league receive the majority of government funding so it’s great to finally see some investment in football on the Peninsula,” Mr Butler said. “This upgrade could not have come soon enough. “We were operating out of an old decaying building which hasn’t seen any major works since it was erected by the Whitlam Government. “Now we will have our own

clubhouse, a quality amenities block and a safer and larger carpark,” he said. Mr Butler said works got underway in late October and that the club and Council hoped to see the upgrade completed by March. Mr Butler also praised the Council on adhering to long standing club and community members concerns with the upgrade. Key features of the upgrade include the repositioning of the toilet block, 50 additional parking spaces and modern and secure spaces in the amenities block. “The previous toilet block was positioned in a way that parents could not see kids entering/exiting the area so this change is most appreciated,” Mr Butler said.

He said the extra parking spaces would also alleviate demand and frustration during busy periods. “The extra spaces as well as the new carpark design benefits us and the neighbouring tennis club. “Over the years parking and access to the tennis club has at times been a point of contention between tennis club and football club members but this should go a long ways towards fixing that,” Mr Butler said. “The new clubhouse and better facilities in the amenities block will also drastically improve the way our club committee can operate,” Mr Butler continued. “We’re a big family club. “We’ve got twice as many members as the local rugby league club, and with these new spaces

Administrator wins $26,000 for club A Killcare Surf Life Saving Club club administrator Ms Heather Pate has successfully applied for grants of $26,000 for the club in November. Club president Mr Peter Bagnall

said Ms Pate’s efforts had been phenomenal. “Heather does an enormous amount of work behind the scenes to keep us running,” Mr Bagnall said. “She has successfully applied for $670 for training, $5500 for

First Aid waist bags for patrolling members and $20,000 for a SurfConnect project to extend our communications footprint across the beach. SOURCE: Newsletter, 30 Nov 2018 Peter Bagnall, Killcare SLSC

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we’ll be able to improve everything from storage to coaching. “We’ll also finally have space of our own to put on club events and other small gatherings now, which is great,” Mr Butler said. The club will also be able to

make changes to its coaching and training programs thanks to the upgrade. “Now that we have a space where we can run training seminars that incorporates our projector and other technology. “We’ll be able to improve on a lot of our off-the-field training, coaching clinics and committee meetings,” Mr Butler said. The upgrade will allow the club to implement a new coaching academy program in the new year. “With works well underway, we can’t wait to start the 2019 season and it’s the club’s hope that this upgrade will attract new players to the sport. “It’s been a lot of hard work from the committee and we hope to see a lot of new faces at the oval come the new year,” Mr Butler said. SOURCE: Interview, 13 Dec 2018 Phil Butler, Woy Woy Football Club Reporter, Dilon Luke

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Touch football teams crowned NSW champions The Peninsula Piranhas Touch Football Association has had two teams become champions in the NSW State Cup Championships.

for the Piranhas, who fielded five teams in the championships. “Our Men’s 20s and Mixed Masters came home champions, while our Women’s 40s were desperately unlucky in their grand final. “The Men’s 50s and Women’s 20s were also very competitive. “It would be great to see more members involved at representative level in 2019,” he said.

The Associations Mixed Masters 0/40 and Men’s 20 teams were both crowned 2018 champions. The Men’s 20 team defeated the Hills Hornets five points to four to take out their grand final match. The Mixed Masters took out the Penrith Panthers four points to one SOURCE: team. Woy Woy Bowling Club in their held grand final. and the losing rinkSocial media, 10 Dec 2018 meat rafﬂe was also held. its inaugural Tuesday Association Mixed presidentAMr Dillon, Peninsula It is Rod planned that Rod this will now Bowls on Tuesday, July 28. Dillon said it was a huge resultas a weekly Touchevent, Association Inc. continue with Play commenced at 1pm with

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40 bowlers out playing a game of triples. At the end of play, prizes were awarded for the winning rink team

all bowlers are welcome.

Media release, 29 Jul 2015 Gaye Scarfe, Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club

Best batting performance by Spirit this year

The Southern Spirit Cricket Club has recorded their first win of the season during the first day’s play of Round 8 of the Central Coast Cricket Association first grade competition.

Southern Spirit put in their best batting performance of the year to

give the club a chance to record their first win of the year against Lisarow-Ourimbah. Led by 51 from Laurence Legge and 29 each from Daniel Friend, Zane Smith and Jordan O’Donnell, the Spirit was dismissed for 220. Blair Lindsay was the most successful Lisarow-Ourimbah bowler taking four wickets with

SOURCE: Media release, 9 Dec 2018 Garry Burkinshaw, Cricket NSW

Soccer club announces coaching appointments

Competitors in the inaugural Woy Woy mixed bowls competition

Runabout towed to Davistown

Next season will also see the The Southern Ettalong and club president Mr Glen Balneaves. Mr Craig Thackray and Mr club introduce its new coaches Umina United Football Club have announced coaching Andrew Curtie were announced as mentoring program. the heads of the women’s program. “The program is open to all appointmentsRescue for the 2019 aboard Central Coast 22. Marine has towed “Craig and Andrew are looking coaches across thewas Central then Coast The rescue boat a half-cabin season. six-metre

forward to building on theirto who have aspirations in theirtwo own assigned locate and secure runabout with will two Mr Dale Eggleton bepeople on large logs deemed hazards to safe successful inaugural 2018 season. coaching development and have board south returning asfrom the club’s technicalof the Rip navigation seen around the Rip “The club is also pleased to goals to perhaps one day to coach Bridge director in to 2019Davistown. and Premier Bridge area.

The motor had failed on Sunday, announce that Suey Stockton, past at a higher level and obtain the The logs were located. One was League head June 7, coach. at around 9:15am, Liverpool and Ladies Reds player, will as required coaching licenses as part described “huge”. “Dalerequired is looking help forwardtoto get back to they They were placed ashore assist our entire women’s program of the mentoring program,” for Mr the ramp adjacent to Davistown improving on last year’s results removal by Council. supporting our Girl’s Under 12’s, Balneaves said. Public Wharf. Media release, 8 June 2015 with his young Lions squad and SOURCE: The tow was completed 14’s, 16’s by and Women’s Under Ron Cole, Marine Rescue is looking forward to introducing Mr Al Howes, Mr Karl Liepa, Mr Social media, 30 NovUnit 2018 NSW Central Coast 18’s, AA teams and SWL teams. some new players to the club,” Paul Oliver and Mr said Bruce Larking Glen Balneaves, SEUFC

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his left arm spin while Scott Burkinshaw and Mitch McBeath each took two wickets. Lisarow-Ourimbah made a positive start to the chase and at stumps were 1/68 with Lindsay unbeaten on 43.

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Stridsman is runner-up in Sportsperson of the Year Umina PCYC boxer Anja Stridsman has been named runner-up in the Sportsperson of the Year award by the Central Coast Sport organisation at a ceremony at Gosford RSL Club on November 29.

She was runner up to Winter Olympic silver medallist skier Matt Graham. “Anja had a huge year in the ring,” said awards organiser Ms Mardi Love. “She is a wonderful boxer who earned many accolades this year including her Commonwealth gold medal in the women’s 60kg division and two international titles in Turkey and Spain. “At the national level, Anja is the current Australian champion, the NSW state champion and she also took out the South Australian Super 8 Tournament,” Ms Love said. Team of the Year went to Central Coast Heart, the Coast’s combined netball squad. Comprised of the best players from the regions three Netball Associations (Woy Woy, Gosford and Wyong), the Heart is the only team outside of Sydney to be granted a licence to compete in the Netball NSW Premier League which they won this year, Ms Love said. Umina Surf Life Saving Club member Mr Garry Mensforth was named the Volunteer of the Year for his commitments to surf lifesaving and the Donnica Clarke Foundation. “Garry’s commitment to volunteering with Surf Life Savings is outstanding,” Ms Love said. “Not only does he volunteer at a club level with Umina SLSC, but also at a branch level with Central Coast Branch, at state level with NSW Surf Lifesaving and at national level with Surf Lifesaving Australia. “During the past 12 to 18 months, Garry has volunteered in the following capacities: investment committee with Surf Lifesaving Central Coast, a patrolling member of Umina SLSC, member of the selection panel for surf sports with Surf Lifesaving NSW involving extensive travel to carnivals across the state, managed the Australian Lifesaving Open Representative

team at multiple international competitions including travel to Germany, Poland and New Zealand. “Garry has held some of these voluntary positions for up to 20 years. “On top of his voluntary work with Surf Lifesaving, Garry is also a founding board member, and director of administration, with the Donnica Clarke Foundation, which awards scholarships to outstanding athletes. “Garry’s work with the foundation over the past 10 years has been in a completely voluntary capacity. “It is estimated that Garry contributes at least 20 hours each week to his various voluntary positions with Surf Lifesaving and the Donnica Clarke Foundation,” Ms Love said. The Woy Woy Wolves Baseball Club were named the ClubAssociation of the Year. “This year the Wolves made history by being the first club in 62 years in both winter and summer competitions to win all four premierships and the club championship in a single season,” Ms Love said. “The Wolves have celebrated

a win-loss record of 61-4 games across the four grades with both third and fourth grades having perfect winning seasons. “Three Wolves players also represented Australia in baseball this year, with Parker Robinson playing in the Under-15 World Cup Team, Elodie O’Sullivan in the Emerald Whites Australian Women’s Team and Claire O’Sullivan in the Emerald Greens Australian Women’s Team. “Other members also signed to professional teams including the Sydney Blue Sox and the Canberra Cavalry Professional Baseball Teams. “Several players have also been selected for NSW Country Teams for national championships. “Two Woy Woy Wolves Baseball coaches have also been selected to NSW Country coaching staff roles for the National Youth Baseball Championships,” Ms Love said. Umina Surf Life Saving Club’s Mr Brett Harrod and Umina PCYC’s Michaela Pendleton were honoured with Recognition of Service to Sport Awards, special awards given only to those who’ve volunteered in their sporting code for 15 years or more.

“For 42 years, Brett has been an outstanding and committed member of the Surf Life Saving movement on the Central Coast,” Ms Love said. “Brett started out patrolling Central Coast beaches, and over the years and decades progressed on to holding various positions on club, branch, and state executive and management committees. “At a club level with Umina, Brett has held a variety of positions on the executive committee including club captaincy for three years, secretary for four years, president for four years and director of surf sports for five years. “Brett was elected Chairman of the Organising Committee for the 2005 State Titles, held at Umina Beach. “The success of this huge event was largely due to Brett’s passion and dedication to Surf Life Saving on the Central Coast. “At a branch level, Brett has again held multiple positions on various committees, including a stint as Central Coast branch president. “Brett was awarded Life Membership with Umina in 1987 and Life Membership at a branch level with the Central Coast branch in 2005,” Ms Love said. Michaela is the gymnastics coordinator at Umina PCYC and has spent more than 25 years coaching Central Coast gymnasts at various facilities across the Coast. “With coaching and judging accreditations across multiple gymnastics disciplines, Michaela has been heavily involved in coaching gymnastics programs on the Central Coast since 1993, and has spent 13 consecutive years as the NSW coach,” Ms Love said. “From 2005 to 2017, Michaela was the coordinator of the schools program servicing both primary and secondary schools on the Central Coast, as well as Special Needs and Active After School programs. “Michaela was responsible for programs at Gosford Gymnastics and Central Coast Gymnastics Academy being awarded GNSW Quality Schools Provider Accreditation. “On top of all of this Michaela, has been involved in the development and mentoring of junior coaches

and has consistently supported her athletes at local, state, national and international competitions,” Ms Love said. Several young coaches, referees and advisors also picked up Recognition of Young Official Awards on the night including Umina PCYC’s Lachlan Tolhurst and Rhianna Howlett. “At the just the age of 17, and while studying for his HSC, Lachlan is already an accredited intermediate coach in trampolining and tumbling, and an advanced coach in recreational gymnastics,” Ms Love said. “Lachlan coaches approximately 100 young gymnasts, aged five to 14 years, across both Umina and Hornsby PCYCs four days per week in classes ranging from recreational gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling and Free G, a variation of Parkour. “Lachlan’s trampolining and Free G athletes competed this year with podium finishes in both categories. “In the lead-up to the World Boxing Championships, Lachlan was asked to start a class for PCYC boxers, including Commonwealth Gold medallists, focussing on flexibility and stability of joints. “Lachlan also coaches a gymnastics performance team, uses his school holidays to visit gymnastic clubs in the Hunter and Lower Hunter to assist in establishing programs, and is on the Gymnastics NSW youth leadership team, even running a session at their recent camp for junior coaches to learn about Free G,” Ms Love said. “Rhianna is a judge in Women’s Gymnastics and Sports Acrobatics. “Rhianna spends her weekends at local competitions, processing entries, judging or coaching, or at competitions in Sydney officiating as a judge or assisting with computer entry. “Not only does Rhianna devote hours of her time to officiating at a competitive level but she is also coaches several gym sports at Umina PCYC and is the secretary of the Hunter Region Gymnastics and on the Gymnastics NSW LEAP Panel. SOURCE: Media release, 30 Nov 2018 Mardi Love, Sport NSW

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