Peninsula News 480 by Mark Snell, Peninsula News editor

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14 October 2019

Dredging of Lobster Beach next, says committee The dredging at Half Tide Rocks will soon move on to Lobster Beach says Wagstaff-Killcare Community Association president Mr Mike Allsop, who is also chair of the Peninsula Waterways Committee. Mr Allsop said that over the last couple of months residents would have seen their “favourite dredge” anchored to the north side of Half Tide Rocks. “When conditions permit, it has been trimming the channel in that area to meet the design depth and profile for deeper keeled vessels as well as the ferry,” Mr Allsop said. “This area was not addressed last year as part of the emergency works delivered by the State Government, and is now being funded by a joint Council-State Government program. “A feature of this stage of the

works has been a floating line to shore opposite Half Tide Rocks to take the dredged sand as a slurry to pipes buried past Ettalong Point and Ocean Beach. “Wet sand has been deposited along the dune line on the beach, allowed to settle and dry, then distributed by earthmoving equipment.” Mr Allsop said Central Coast Council had been instrumental in the design and execution of the beach works, informed by various professional studies into sand movement patterns, which, he said, would always be there. “The dredge is due to complete its work at Half Tide Rocks shortly, and will then relocate to the Lobster Beach area to properly widen the channel to allow vessels to pass in opposite directions. “The current situation is too narrow to permit two large vessels to pass one another on a running

tide with adequate safety margins, so this work will be critical.” Mr Allsop said the original problem of the channel being blocked at Little Box Head was largely resolved, but attention would still be required for ongoing maintenance from time to time given the dynamic nature of the sand banks in the whole area. He said the association was “very supportive” of the joint program executed by Council and the State Government to keep the waterway open and safe for all users, and especially for continued operation of ferry services. “The Peninsula Waterways Committee which I chair is active in maintaining a solid track of the status of waterways works and in encouraging all the authorities involved to stand by their commitments,” he said.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 1 Oct, 2019 Mike Allsop, WTKCA

New tea house open Peninsula Village has officially opened its new Tea House, outdoor deck and surrounding area. The project has been in progress for more than six months. Staff and residents of Peninsula Village were joined for he opening on Tuesday, October 1, by children from the Umina Kids Club and Wallaby St Early Learning Centre. Central Coast Councillor Chris Holstein attended, along with members of the board of management and families of the

residents. The official opening included a ribbon cutting and a toast to the new area. The event included a ceremony to “launch” Tim the turtle back into his home in the revamped Tea House pond. A town crier was on hand to help officially welcome Tim the Turtle and his fish friends back to the Village with the help of the children.

SOURCE: Website, 3 Oct 2019 Shane Neaves, Peninsula Village

Peninsula should speak up about planning, says Smith Deputy mayor Cr Jane Smith has urged the Peninsula community to have a say about planning for the future of the area. Cr Smith said it was generally agreed that renewal was needed on the Peninsula but the community needed a strong voice about where they wanted things such as open space, commercial, industrial and residential areas and transport infrastructure needs. “I think that the Peninsula is an area that does have constraints,’’ she said, citing the two roads going in and going out of the area. Cr Smith was successful in getting Central Coast Council to adopt a ward-based approach to the Local Strategic Planning Statement that by law Council must adopt by July next year. The statement, when adopted, will become the 20-year land use planning vision for the local government area. The statement would aim to highlight where council wants such things as open space, residential areas and commercial and industrial areas.

The council adopted the ward approach at its October 8 meeting, accepting the motion from Cr Smith. It agreed to hold community engagement meetings in each ward to discuss the statement which will become the primary strategic tool to express the desired future of an area. She said the statement would need to look at the capacity for growth in the areas and whether the roads were a limiting factor. She said the statement would give the high level direction for all five wards and the Comprehensive Local Environment Plan would provide the rules. Cr Smith said it was her personal view that council needed to work on the Statement before making any dramatic changes to the Local Environment Plan. With the decision to adopt the ward approach, council’s chief executive officer Mr Gary Murphy will provide a recommended process by which the ward councillors are given an opportunity to participate in the preparation of the provisions of those parts of the

statement that deal with their ward. Mr Murphy will provide a monthly councillor planning workshop so interested councillors could be provided with information and updates on planning matters such as the statement, strategic planning processes, development proposals and other relevant matters. Cr Smith’s motion included documentation that quoted the NSW Department of Planning which said the government included provisions to give recently amalgamated councils the option

to address matters by ward in their first planning statement. “This approach would help ensure the strategic priorities and local character of the former councils would be adequately considered in the development of the new council’s strategic vision,’’ the Department of Planning website stated. “This would be particularly relevant while new councils are developing a new consolidated Local Environment Plan for the amalgamated area.” Council is working on a new consolidated plan for the Coast as well as a comprehensive plan. In July, when she was still mayor, Cr Smith put forward a mayoral minute to the council in an attempt to get the council staff to concentrate on work on the new comprehensive local environment plan rather than consolidating the plans from the two former Wyong and Gosford plans. Her mayoral minute was not adopted but was amended to councillors holding a workshop to discuss the implications of the proposed consolidated plan, to

consider public submissions, and to discuss the process for the comprehensive plan, including the community engagement process. That workshop has taken place but the outcomes have not been made public. The decision taken at the July 22 meeting did not include the tabling of any of the discussions. The draft consolidated local environment plan will be presented to the council, possibly before the end of the year. The council’s draft urban spatial plan, currently out on public exhibition until October 24, is a framework for the Local Strategic Planning Statement. At its July 22 meeting, the councillors noted that this in effect commenced the process of developing a comprehensive local environment plan and the Development Control Plan for the coast.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 7.2, 8 Oct 2019 Interview (Merilyn Vale), 10 Oct, 2019 Cr Jane Smith, Central Coast Council

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While conditions have remained dry, October recorded 21mm of rain during its first week with the highest single fall recorded on October 5 with 86.mm. While it’s a good start for the 10th month no rainfall has been recorded from October 7 to the time of writing and as the temperature begins to climb so are concerns for the region’s water supply as the season creeps towards its apex and residents brace for summer. Optimists however are hoping for a repeat of the brief but heavy rainfall events that characterised August and September and given that October is normally wetter than both those months it is definitely a possibility that the Peninsula could see some heavy showers as the

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mercury continues to climb. October’s rainfall result so far brings the Peninsula’s total yearly figure up to 921.4mm.

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Urban spatial plan goes on public exhibition

Clydesdale horses visit aged care facility Residents of a Woy Woy aged care facility were visited by two Clydesdale horses on August 30. The visit was coordinated by BlueWave Living staff and event planning business W and C Events, which brought their namesake

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Clydesdales, Wellington and Claudia, into the facility to spread some Father’s Day cheer. BlueWave’s marketing manager Ms Kylie Scott said residents were captivated by their visitors. “It was a wonderful Father’s Day celebration with Wellington and Claudia walking through the entire

facility and even visiting residents in their room. “It was a magical afternoon. “Wellington and Claudia were very well behaved and gentle,” Ms Scott said. SOURCE: Media release, 2 Sep 2019 Kylie Scott, BlueWave Living

Central Coast Council’s Urban Spatial Plan, which would see a medium density residential zone around Woy Woy, has been placed on public exhibition and is open for public comment until October 24. While information sessions will be provided at Tuggerah and Erina, none has been scheduled for Peninsula residents. The spatial plan includes an aim to revitalise Woy Woy, claiming to provide for population growth that would not generate unsustainable traffic impacts and would protect the scenic quality and character of the area. It would promote housing densities that it says would encourage a “socially-diverse” population and short stay accommodation “in a manner that does not impact connections and movement as well as limiting growth in environmental hazard areas”. Umina will be a designated town centre, providing low-to-mid-rise living with some medium density housing as part of mixed-use areas in the commercial centre. A “civic area” would be created in Umina with more usable public space in the centre and a “safe public realm ensuring functionality

for wide cross section of the community”yourvo. Ettalong Beach has been designated a “village” and aims to support local business and retain the existing amenity. The built form would be low to medium rise development encouraging town houses and villa development. It is one of three draft plans currently on public exhibition. The two others are the draft Community Participation Plan, open for comment until September 26, and the draft Development Servicing Plans for water supply and sewerage, on exhibition until November 1. Public exhibition of a draft Landcare Strategy closed on September 12. The draft Urban Spatial Plan can be found at https:// www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/ UrbanSpatialPlan. The draft Community Participation Plan can be found at https://www.yourvoiceourcoast. com/community-participation-plan The draft Development Servicing Plans can be found at https://www.yourvoiceourcoast. com/development-servicing-plans SOURCE Website, 11 Sep 2019 Your Voice Your Coast, Central Coast Council

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espite several concessions granted by Infrastructure NSW in refining the original plan for the Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk, Central Coast Council has refused to bow to the State Government’s September 18 deadline and will plough on with further planning and design work, forfeiting a $4.6M government grant.

Council officers recommended accepting the concessions, which included reducing the width of the pathway, changing the materials to be used, removing the access road and market stalls and rehabilitating vegetation, and proceeding with the original plan.

But following protracted debate and several addresses from the public sector, councillors voted on September 9 to support Councillor Jeff Sundstrom’s motion to await alternate plans and costings, which will not come in until after the September 18 deadline. Cr Sundstrom said plans for a cliff top walk at Winney Bay had “grown like topsy” from what they were originally. “Without the community pushing this Council to get these plans out on exhibition, we wouldn’t have had the consultation we’ve had so far, and that’s where we heard the community’s voice,” he said. “We were given a deadline by the State Government (with) two items rejected by large numbers of the community put back in.” Councillors Rebecca Gale

Collins, Greg Best, Troy Marquart, Chris Burke, Kyle McLachlan and Jilly Pilon voted against the motion, with Liberal councillors Pilon, Marquart, Burke and Collins saying after the meeting that they were “frustrated and disappointed” by the decision. They said Labor-and Independent councillors had “dragged this Council into chaos”. “The Labor-Independent Alliance of Councillors is responsible for returning $4.615M to the Government, the largest grant of its kind for the Central Coast Region,” they said, in a joint media release. “Infrastructure NSW had allowed for sensible changes to the surface of the track, a reduction in the width of the track and removal of the market stalls. “It was identified that there

was majority support for the bridge spanning the chasm and the north-facing lookout, so Council would need to include these two elements within the scope of the Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk project in order the keep the grant funding. “These uniquely designed pieces of infrastructure would make Winney Bay a respectful, Australian iconic attraction, embracing our Aboriginal heritage and culture whilst also providing disability access. “The current unsightly area consisting of lantana and bitou bush would be rejuvenated with native bushland vegetation upon completion, whilst the issue of safety along the dirt tracks leading to dangerous cliff faces would also be reduced.” The four said that community consultation had shown that

the majority was in favour of the original project, which would attract more than 36,000 people each year, and was supported by the 5 Lands Walk Committee, the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and Regional Development Australia, Central Coast. The issue has divided the community for the past year, with concerns raised over the original plan including geotechnical and Indigenous cultural issues. Tracey Howie, representing the Wannangini (also known as Awabakal and Guringai) people, pleaded with councillors in the public forum before the meeting to “not allow this eye sore and irreversible construction of destruction to go ahead”. “I fail to see how a metal structure of any shape, for any reason, can even be

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considered in such a beautiful and sensitive area,” she said. “In my opinion the structure is hideous and outright disrespectful to us. “The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council has no authority to speak on our behalf.” Howie told councillors her ancestors had not contemplated “such destruction of their sacred country, such disrespect to the spirits of this land and such idiotic decisions”. Source: Agenda item 3.5 Central Coast Council Meeting, Sep 9 Media release, Sep 11 Central Coast Councillors Jilly Pilon, Troy Marquart, Chris Burke and Rebecca Gale Collins Central Coast Council Watch, Sep 10 Reporters: Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale

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abor Councillor, Lisa Matthews, became the Central Coast Council’s second Mayor on Monday night, beating the Liberal candidate, Cr Chris Burke, by one vote. The inaugural Mayor, Cr Jane Smith, did not nominate for a second term but instead voted for Cr Matthews. Cr Matthews was voted in by her ALP colleagues plus Cr Smith and fellow independent Cr Louise Greenaway. The four Liberals, along with independents Cr Bruce McLachlan, Cr Greg Best and Cr Chris Holstein, who two years ago voted for Cr Smith, this time voted for Cr Burke. Cr Jane Smith put her hand up for the deputy mayoral role and won the position over two other nominees; Cr Burke and Cr Holstein. Cr Holstein, who was the inaugural deputy, attracted one vote apart from his own; from Cr McLachlan. The four Liberals and Cr Best voted for Cr Burke but the six ALP Councillors and Cr Greenaway voted for Cr Smith. Mayor Matthews fronted her first press conference immediately after the meeting and said her two challenges were the next council election and gaining funding from her State and Federal colleagues, money that hadn’t come their way as much as she thought it should

Mayor Matthews (right) and Deputy Mayor Smith at the press conference have, since forming the the councillors. former Gosford Council regional council. “It’s just the way I in 2012 and it had been a long process since then, “So, I think one of the operate. huge challenges for us “I’m not saying that and while she wasn’t on is to get some money anyone before me has Gosford Council then, on the table, some real done anything that I don’t the present Council had money for some real like, it’s just I’m a bit understood that the latest proposal wasn’t a opportunities to go along different.” with some of our plans She was asked how she concept the community that we have,’’ she said. rated the council over the in its entirety had wanted. “So how could we Asked what she wanted last two years. to achieve, she said she “What we were ignore some of the would run a steady ship. given was very shaky community, so what we Asked why she wanted ground,’’ she said of the wanted was to go back to the community and that to become Mayor, she amalgamation. is what we did. said it wasn’t about her, it She said she thought “It is unfortunate that was about the opportunity that overall the council to be the leader of the had come together the bureaucrats decided team and she wanted well and that under the that that is not what they to encompass what the leadership of Jane Smith see fits right now. team brought to the table they had done some “But we’re confident and they had to deliver really good things. we can deliver something for the community and She defended the in the Winney Bay area.” she believed she had the Winney Bay decision that When asked what foundations to deliver. initiatives she resulted in the council new “My style is I’m an losing $4.6m in funding would introduce, Mayor engager,” she said. from Infrastructure NSW, Matthews said she needed to look at what “I believe in taking the announced on Sunday. community with me so She said the original was on the table and that I am looking at working Winney Bay cliff top walk coming into an election with all community, I’m had first gone to the year, she didn’t want to rock the boat. looking at engaging all

When questioned about party politics dividing the council, Mayor Matthews said it was frustrating when people made those assumptions and she certainly didn’t think that was how councillors dealt with matters. “We certainly don’t deal on party lines. “We certainly deal with what’s come in to council and we make decisions on what’s come in, what’s happened and what information we get from staff and we make our decisions on that. “Party lines don’t happen in council and shouldn’t happen in council,’’ she said. In a press release sent out after the meeting, Mayor Matthews said council had a robust operational plan in place for the next 12 months and her goal was to keep working towards delivering that. “Priority areas residents have told us should be our focus include improving our water and sewer networks, roads, the environment, community facilities and open space and recreation, and these areas will feature heavily in our plans as we strive to create a sustainable and connected Central Coast community that we can all be proud of,” she said. In the same press release, Deputy Mayor Smith said it had been a privilege to serve the people of the Central Coast as Mayor over the last two years and she looked forward to continuing to serve the community as Deputy

Mayor and as a Councillor for Gosford East Ward. “I would like to thank and acknowledge the work of Council staff who give their best efforts to deliver on our shared vision of a better region for all,” Deputy Mayor Smith said. “Over the last two years we have adopted the first Community Strategic Plan for the Central Coast and are well on the way to delivering a 10-year vision to create a smart, green, liveable region with a shared sense of belonging and responsibility.” Mayor Matthews was a Councillor on the former Wyong Council, elected in 2008, and appointed Deputy Mayor in 2011. Prior to becoming a Councillor, she worked for council as a community development worker. She has been chair of the Status of Women Advisory Group for eight years and is a member of the traffic committee, consultative committee, sports committee and grants committee. Mayor Matthews works as a community liaison officer with the Department of Education where she provides programs that promote lifelong learning and tools to empower young people. Mayor Matthews will preside over her first ordinary meeting of Council on Wednesday 25 September at the Wyong Chambers.

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A teenager faced Woy Woy Children’s Court last Wednesday, September 25, charged over the alleged multimillion-dollar arson of Umina Mall complex earlier this year.

Handmade rug donated to charity show The Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association donated a handmade rug to the Aunty Molly’s Show Stoppers charity show earlier this month. The show was held in Wyong and raised funds for the Clown

Doctors program which runs at Gosford Hospital. Branch president Ms Jane Bowtell said members were happy to support such a worthwhile cause. “We were very happy to be able to donate this beautiful crocheted rug, handmade by our very talented member Lesley, as a raffle

prize,” she said. “Proceeds from the raffle and a portion of ticket sales, go directly towards keeping the Clown Doctors program running at Gosford Hospital, spreading joy and laughter where it is needed most,” Ms Bowtell said. SOURCE: Social media, 17 Sep 2019 Jane Bowtell, Woy Woy CWA branch

Peninsula has greater social disadvantage Central Coast Council has heard that Woy Woy, Blackwall, Ettalong, Umina and Booker Bay were considerably socially disadvantaged compared to other parts of the Central Coast. A report from the council chief Mr Gary Murphy said there a social divide between the north and the south of the Coast. The report stated that the Australian Bureau of Statistics Index of Advantage and Disadvantage showed the Central

Coast local government area in 2106 had a relatively average index of 989. But within the Coast, smaller areas were worse off with a lower index . Woy Woy and Blackwall had an index of 931.8, while Ettalong and Booker Bay scored 937.4. In the March quarter of 2019, the Central Coast had an unemployment rate of 5.3 per cent compared to 4.5 per cent for NSW and 5.2 per cent Australia. The Peninsula was consistently worse than the Coast average,

with 7.3 per cent unemployment in Woy Woy and Blackwall in the March quarter and Umina and Booker Bay having 6.7 per cent. Despite the “north-south divide”, Wyong had the worst social disadvantage index on the Coast at 859.7 and the highest unemployment rate at 11.6 per cent. The report was written to support the Council’s call for an increase in Newstart and Youth Allowance rates. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 3.3, 25 Sep 2019

The boy was refused bail and remains in custody. He next appears before the Children’s Court at Woy Woy on November 1 for a committal hearing. Police and emergency services were called to Ocean Beach Rd, Umina Beach, just after 2am on Sunday, January 13, following reports the barber shop was on fire. The fire quickly spread to neighbouring stores and into the roof cavity, and despite the efforts of Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters, the complex was destroyed. Police say the damage is estimated to be several million dollars. A police spokesman said Initial inquiries suggested the fire was deliberately lit using an accelerant following a break-in at the barber shop. Following extensive investigations by Brisbane Water detectives, a 17-year-old boy was arrested at Woy Woy Police Station on Tuesday afternoon, September 24. He was charged with damaging property by fire and refused bail and appeared at Woy Woy children’s court. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fire continue. Police are keen to talk to anyone with any information. Meanwhile, a confidential report to Central Coast Council, requested by the councillors is overdue.

Cr Richard Mehrtens asked for the report to address the status of the proposed sale of land around the site to shopping centre owner Mr Arthur Laundy of Laundy Hotels. Cr Mehrtens said that despite requesting a reply to his notice of motion no later than the last meeting of September, that deadline had now passed and the report from staff was overdue. “I have asked staff for a progress update on the sale, and I hope that delays in receiving the report are a sign that negotiations are taking place to get this issue resolved once and for all,” Cr Mehrtens said. “I am told that there is only one thing holding up the redevelopment of Umina Mall, and that is Council’s willingness to sell the required lots. “It’s been long enough. it’s time to get it done.” He said Council staff had recently inspected the Umina Mall site after receiving information from the public concerned the site was contaminated with asbestos. Cr Mehrtens said he had been advised by staff that asbestos had not been identified on the exterior of the building at Umina Mall and enforcement action had commenced to ensure the site was secure and dumped rubbish was removed. Council also inspected another site nearby, the former service station. Council staff told Cr Mehrtens the former service station was security fenced and the owner was progressing to have the site remediated in accordance with NSW Contamination guidelines. SOURCES: Media release, 25 Sep 2019 NSW Police Media Central Coast Council agenda 8.1, 26 Aug 2019 Press Statement 26 Sept 2019 Richard Mehrtens, Central Coast Council

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Premier accuses Council of sitting on its hands while announcing Conservatorium upgrade

remier Gladys Berejiklian urged Central Coast Council to “hop to it” if it wants State Government help in delivering a Performing Arts Centre (PAC) for Gosford as she announced a $2M refurbishment of Central Coast Conservatorium this week.

The Premier made it clear that $10M pledged for the PAC project in 2015, as part of a $12M package to include the $2M for the Con, could well be at jeopardy due to Council’s inaction. The Premier visited the Con en-route to a Community Cabinet meeting at Mingara Recreation Centre with all 23 of her Ministers on September 30, joined by Arts Minister, Don Harwin, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin MLC. “Musicians of the Coast have used this former courthouse and police station since 1987 and it’s high time it was brought up to date with new performance and equipment, essential refurbishment and safety upgrades,“ Berejiklian said. “Providing an inspiring learning space will encourage students to want to learn music and teachers to give their best. “I hope it will also attract other young people to think big in terms of musical study. “This will be a real boost for the region, with students no longer having to travel long distances for a top class learning environment.” First pledged in 2015 as part of a $12M commitment from the State Government towards performing arts infrastructure on the Coast, the $2M has

Artist’s impression of how the Con will look after its $2M refurbishment. Inset: Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, at the announcement.

been in limbo ever since, as plans for a PAC stalled. Conservatorium Board President, Peter Brandon, said the decision to deliver the $2M earmarked specifically for the Con was “music to our ears”. Brandon said the Con operates out of the oldest heritage listed building on the Coast, a collection of demountables and a host of halls, rooms and venues all over the Coast. “This funding injection will allow us to transform the Con through sensitive refurbishment, upgrades to bathrooms, the kitchen, teaching and rehearsal spaces and bringing in a new piano and furniture, including seating in the Robert Knox Hall,” he said. The funds will also allow master planning for long-term future capital works. “We have a big vision for performing arts on the Coast. “A combined Conservatorium and small acoustic concert

hall that will become a vibrant educational and cultural hub for our region,” Brandon said. Crouch described the announcement as a “watershed moment” for the Con and the entire region and Minister Harwin said the money would give the Con a “whole new lease of life” which would continue to inspire students and delight audiences for years to come. Conservatorium Deputy Chair, Claire Braund, said master planning for the future could pave the way for a 500600 seat acoustic performance hall, which is what the Coast “desperately needs”. She said talks were ongoing with Council re a council owned block to the rear of the Con as a possible site. “But this $2M allows us to start with a small footprint and build from there,” she said. “We have been lobbying for many years for an appropriate music hall with an orchestra pit.

“We have some world-class musicians here and there is nowhere suitable for them to play on the Coast.” Premier Berejiklian said the $10M originally pledged for a PAC (to be matched dollar for dollar by both the Federal Government and the then Gosford Council) had been put on the back burner due to lack of a suitable proposal. “We are waiting for Central Coast Council to come to us with a proposal and we will consider it closely,” she said. “This is the time to develop the region and Council is sitting on its hands not doing the work required. “When councils and State Government work together, great things can happen. “We have a sense of urgency but we don’t understand why council is not being more cooperative.” The Premier’s comments and announcement come in the wake of a recent decision by Central Coast Council to

review plans for a Cultural Precinct in the heart of Gosford incorporating a Regional Library and a Performing Arts Centre and concentrate instead on pushing through with plans for a library as a stand alone project. Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, defended that decision after the Premier’s comments. “Planning for the PAC is still ongoing and Council decided to proceed with plans for a Regional Library in an effort to secure Federal Government funding,” she said. “Ratepayers have been paying a levy for a Regional Library for a long time.” Clr Matthews called for affirmation of the $10M pledged in 2015 for a RPAC and said it was “perplexing” that it had not been affirmed at the same time as the $2M Conservatorium announcement. Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said staff had completed all

requirements for the funding, had “provided extensive documentation including evidence of stakeholder consultation, and repeatedly sought advice on the next steps to finalise a funding agreement”. But Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin, MLC, confirmed Council’s delay in delivering a PAC in Gosford could result in losing the $10M. Crouch said $2M had been separated from the total $12M to allow the Conservatorium to upgrade its facilities and plan for the future. “It has been over four years since this funding commitment (was made), and Council has not even turned a sod on the performing arts centre,” he said. “The Department of Premier and Cabinet, or any Government representative, is yet to be presented with Council’s fully-funded final proposal.” Martin said the proposed performing arts centre had undergone a number of changes since 2015, and was still not finalised. “There needs to be accountability and value for money when taxpayer dollars are spent,” he said. Source: Press conference, Sep 30 Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, Arts Minister, Don Harwin, Central Coast Conservatorium Board President, Peter Brandon Interview, Sep 30 Central Coast Conservatorium Deputy Chair, Claire Braund Interview, Sep 30 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Media release, Sep 30 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Media release, Sep 30 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin MLC Reporter: Terry Collins

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he latest statistics from the Bureau of Health show that waiting times for surgery and e m e r g e n c y departments at Wyong and Gosford hospitals are among the worst five in the state. The report points to a 12.5 percent increase in presentations to Wyong emergency over the past three months and nurses there claim to be overworked and understaffed. The Nurses and Midwives Association has launched a campaign at Wyong to boost the nurse-to-patient ratio and the four Central Coast Labor MPs are backing the fight for the nurses. Swansea MP, Yasmin

Catley, said in Parliament on Tuesday last week that the health system was broken, and the Central Coast and Hunter region hospitals were underresourced but excessive wait times in emergency departments and on surgery lists was not the worst of it. “The state of outpatient services within the region is even more dire,” she said. “Wait times for some outpatient services are as long as three years. “That is a disgrace,” Catley said. “People are waiting far too long to have vital surgery or to even see a specialist to begin with. “How can the Premier, in good conscience, tell the people of NSW that her government has a strong track record on

health when some of our most vulnerable people are waiting three years to see a specialist?” The NSW Government has labelled these reactions as “scaremongering”. In reply to Catley’s address to Parliament, Energy and Environment Minister, Matt Kean, said he would take her concerns to the Health Minister but “no amount of scaremongering will take away from the fact that this government has invested a record amount in health infrastructure and health services … ensuring hospitals are built, resourced, waiting times are driven down and families looked after by the hospital system”. However, waiting times in emergency departments and waiting

lists for surgery at Wyong and Gosford hospitals has soared according to latest information from the Bureau of Health. The Bureau’s April-June 2019 quarterly report said Central Coast hospitals were high on the list with the highest percentage of patients waiting more than four hours. Gosford was among the worst five in the state with 42.9 percent and Wyong close behind with 35.1 percent. The Central Coast region is falling behind the rest of NSW when it comes to quality health services says Wyong MP and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris. “The health and hospital system across the state is under enormous pressure with the waiting list for

surgery blowing out to over 84,000 patients (84,131),” he said. “This latest figure breaks the record set last quarter, when the waiting list exceeded 80,000 patients for the first time. “The record 84,131 patients were waiting for non-urgent procedures like cataract removal, knee and hip replacements and tonsillectomies. “Of those, 10 percent were waiting longer than 359 days for their surgery. “Gosford Hospital exceeded the state average with 10 percent of patients waiting just under a year for surgery (362 days). “In April 2011, there were just 66,000 patients waiting for elective surgery in NSW.” Both Gosford and

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Wyong hospitals recorded decreases in the percentage of emergency department patients receiving treatment within recommended timeframes across all triage categories compared to the same period in 2018, the report said. “At Gosford Hospital, 44.6 percent of T3 urgent presentations were not seen in the clinically recommended timeframe. “At Wyong Hospital, 33.5 percent of T2: emergency presentations were not seen in the recommended timeframe.” Harris said hospitals in the state were at “breaking point”.

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The dredging at Half Tide Rocks will soon move on to Lobster Beach says Wagstaff-Killcare Community Association president Mr Mike Allsop, who is also chair of the Peninsula Waterways Committee. Mr Allsop said that over the last couple of months residents would have seen their “favourite dredge” anchored to the north side of Half Tide Rocks. “When conditions permit, it has been trimming the channel in that area to meet the design depth and profile for deeper keeled vessels as well as the ferry,” Mr Allsop said. “This area was not addressed last year as part of the emergency works delivered by the State Government, and is now being funded by a joint Council-State Government program. “A feature of this stage of the works has been a floating line to shore opposite Half Tide Rocks to take the dredged sand as a slurry to pipes buried past Ettalong Point

and Ocean Beach. “Wet sand has been deposited along the dune line on the beach, allowed to settle and dry, then distributed by earthmoving equipment.”

Mr Allsop said Central Coast Council had been instrumental in the design and execution of the beach works, informed by various professional studies into sand movement patterns, which, he

said, would always be there. “The dredge is due to complete its work at Half Tide Rocks shortly, and will then relocate to the Lobster Beach area to properly widen the channel to allow vessels to pass in

opposite directions. “The current situation is too narrow to permit two large vessels to pass one another on a running tide with adequate safety margins, so this work will be critical.” Mr Allsop said the original problem of the channel being blocked at Little Box Head was largely resolved, but attention would still be required for ongoing maintenance from time to time given the dynamic nature of the sand banks in the whole area. He said the association was “very supportive” of the joint program executed by Council and the State Government to keep the waterway open and safe for all users, and especially for continued operation of ferry services. “The Peninsula Waterways Committee which I chair is active in maintaining a solid track of the status of waterways works and in encouraging all the authorities involved to stand by their commitments,” he said.

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SOURCE: Newsletter, 1 Oct, 2019 Mike Allsop, WTKCA

Peninsula should speak up about planning, says Smith The council adopted the ward Deputy mayor Cr Jane Smith has urged the Peninsula approach at its October 8 meeting, community to have a say accepting the motion from Cr about planning for the future Smith. It agreed to hold community of the area. Cr Smith said it was generally agreed that renewal was needed on the Peninsula but the community needed a strong voice about where they wanted things such as open space, commercial, industrial and residential areas and transport infrastructure needs. “I think that the Peninsula is an area that does have constraints,’’ she said, citing the two roads going in and going out of the area. Cr Smith was successful in getting Central Coast Council to adopt a ward-based approach to the Local Strategic Planning Statement that by law Council must adopt by July next year. The statement, when adopted, will become the 20-year land use planning vision for the local government area. The statement would aim to highlight where council wants such things as open space, residential areas and commercial and industrial areas.

engagement meetings in each ward to discuss the statement which will become the primary strategic tool to express the desired future of an area. She said the statement would need to look at the capacity for growth in the areas and whether the roads were a limiting factor. She said the statement would give the high level direction for all five wards and the Comprehensive Local Environment Plan would provide the rules. Cr Smith said it was her personal view that council needed to work on the Statement before making any dramatic changes to the Local Environment Plan. With the decision to adopt the ward approach, council’s chief executive officer Mr Gary Murphy will provide a recommended process by which the ward councillors are given an opportunity to participate in the preparation of the provisions of those parts of the

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 7.2, 8 Oct 2019 Interview (Merilyn Vale), 10 Oct, 2019 Cr Jane Smith, Central Coast Council

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Rotary club to hold youth gala ball The Rotary Club of Umina Beach will hold the Central Coast Youth Gala Ball at Gosford RSL Club on Saturday, November 9, from 6pm to 11:30pm. “The goal is to raise funds to expand the Top Blokes Mentoring Programs for young males to improve their mental wellbeing and support them to make healthy life choices,” said Rotary organiser Mr Paul Quinn. “We wanted a gala theme that keeps the conversation going about the importance of supporting our young people and to demonstrate the power in standing together on the battlefront Dress will be Black Tie with cocktail or formal wear “with a hint of blue, white, orange, silver or red”. For more information on the event or for support and sponsorship details, contact Mr Quinn on 0408 865 804 or email pquinn@tdplegal.com.au. SOURCE: Social media, 10 Oct 2019 Paul Quinn, Rotary Club of Umina Beach

Tesch urges Premier to deliver underpass not insults Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has called on NSW Premier Ms Gladys Berejiklian to deliver funding for a rail underpass at Railway St, Woy Woy, instead of throwing insults at Central Coast Council. Ms Tesch’s call came after the Premier announced a $2 million upgrade for Central Coast

Conservatorium on September 30 and urged council to “stop sitting on its hands” over a proposal for a Regional Performing Arts Centre. But Ms Tesch said the $2 million announcement was not new. It was simply the delivery of funds first promised in 2015. “Funding to address the Railway St underpass has also been promised, but never delivered,” she said.

“The people of the Peninsula would prefer the Premier to announce that work was commencing on the Woy Woy level crossing (to) feel good stories about funding that hasn’t seen the light of day for five years.” She urged the Premier to “create the solutions we need”. “We would like to see progress on the Ettalong foreshore upgrade and more support for council to

deliver tourism funding drives for the Peninsula,” she said. “Youth unemployment is on the rise in our region so an investment in resources and jobs for young people on the Peninsula and all over the Coast would be welcome. “The State Government needs to work with the community to see what they want.” SOURCE: Interview (Merilyn Vale), 1 Oct 2019 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

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Three-storey building proposed for Ed James’ site A roast chicken shop at 323325 West St, Umina Beach, will have a three-storey commercial building behind it, if an application currently on exhibition is approved. Central Coast Council has received a development application which is on public exhibition until tomorrow, October 15. The existing weatherboard cottage at the rear of the site, which was previously owned and occupied by community activist the late Mr Ed James and his father, would be demolished under the plan. The ground floor of the proposed new commercial building would consist of a retail area and cafe at the northern end of the building with a kitchen, storeroom and changeroom to the west and

public access from the south eastern corner. Located at the southern end of the ground floor would be the entry lobby for the upper level commercial units. The application from GAT and Associates. States that no carparking has been proposed, despite seven spaces being required by the planning provisions. A parking demand assessment was prepared by Solution 1 Traffic Engineers for the applicant. Its report said the parking shortfall of seven spaces would generate no noticeable parking impacts as the immediate locality was assessed for available parking and a total of 322 on-street and 165 off-street spaces were identified. The record of pre-development advice from council planning staff

last year stated that the chicken shop was approved in 1988 without any requirement for car parking spaces and that approved use remains. However, council staff said parking for the new development should be provided at the rates provided by the car parking chapter of the Development Control Plan. “Council does acknowledge the vision associated with the proposal, given car parking cannot be addressed via a cash contribution in lieu, the lack of car parking on site is not supported. “However, Council staff are willing to review any draft proposal having regard to the concerns noted above,” the advice noted. SOURCE DA Tracker, 8 Oct 2019 DA 57212, Central Coast Council

Trivia night for RSPCA shelter The Central Coast RSPCA trivia night attracted 260 guests to the fundraiser at the Everglades Country Club on September 16. A photo booth, market stalls, raffles, giveaways and three rounds of trivia all helped raise money for

the Central Coast RSPCA shelter. “We raised more money than we expected,” said organiser Mr Mitchell Gordon Divided into 32 teams of eight people, attendees were challenged to answer 30 questions. ‘’The Everglades Country Club’s auditorium was bursting at

the seams,” Mr Gordon said. The Central Coast RSPCA Shelter provided care, shelter and veterinary treatment to abandoned and injured animals, he said. Source: Media Release, 8 Oct 2019 Mitchell Gordon, Central Coast RSPCA

Residents asked about Empire Bay flood management Empire Bay residents are being asked to have their say on the latest floodplain study for their local catchment. Central Coast Council is preparing a Floodplain Risk Management Study for the area as part of the NSW Government’s Floodplain Management Program. Council acting director Mr Brett Sherar said that the Study was an important part of Council’s responsibility. “We know that flooding has the potential to cause considerable damage and disruption to a community, and with this study we hope to put in place plans to mitigate the risks,” Mr Sherar said. “By asking our community to share their experiences, particularly since the last time this study was conducted almost 10 years ago, we can make the necessary changes required to

plan for the future.” Properties owners identified as being within the floodplain have been invited to participate in a postal survey. A drop-in session will be held on October 17 where residents can find out more. Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said the best way to plan for the future was to combine the science and modelling with the lessons learnt by those living within the floodplain. “I would encourage the (community) to come along to the session, complete the survey and sign up to stay informed as we plan for the future,” Clr Matthews said. The drop in session will be held at Empire Bay Progress Association Hall Community Centre, Empire Bay, between 4pm and 7.30pm. SOURCE Media release, 11 Oct 2019 Brett Sherar, Central Coast Council

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Residents urged to keep cars locked Residents should keep their cars locked and be careful where they stored car keys, the Rotary Club of Woy Woy has been told in talk by local police. Senior Constable Rachael Scott, stationed at Gosford, spoke to the Rotary club at its September 24 meeting. Sen Const Scott told the club that stealing from motor vehicles on the Peninsula was a current problem Club publicity officer Mr Vic Deeble said: “She encouraged us all to be on the look-out and to keep our vehicles locked when not in use. “Storage of keys was also an issue, as it was common for thieves to find a car key in the house and then to use it to steal the car that is parked outside or in the garage. “She stated that most stolen cars were unlocked. “Personal documents should not be left in cars as they could be used for identity theft.” Sen Const Scott told the club that a police colleague had parked his car in a commuter carpark where cars were broken into and his glove box opened which contained a statement from the Police Bank.

Good Samaritan removes graffiti An anonymous “Good Samaritan” has removed graffiti from vandalised bus shelter at Horsfield Bay. “The thieves then knew that he was associated with the police and removed his steering wheel,” Mr Deeble said. Newsletter, 1 Oct 2019 Vic Deeble, Rotary Club of Woy Woy

The work took place without announcement and without the knowledge of the Bays Community Group. In August, the Group president Ms Cathy Gleeson described the vandalism of one of five painted bus shelters at The Bays as “extremely disappointing”.

However, in the Group’s latest newsletter, she announced that the graffiti had been removed. “A big thank you to the anonymous good Samaritan who went to the trouble of cleaning the graffiti off the vandalised Horsfield Bay bus shelter at the top of Bull’s Hill,” she said. “It was so pleasing to see the bus shelter restored back to its original state. “Our community takes great

pride in the presentation of the bus shelters in the Bays.” The shelters were hand painted by local artist Mr Jim Doe four years ago. They show scenes of the natural world’s beauty common around The Bays and also incorporate designs and illustrations by local children. SOURCE: Newsletter, 27 Sep 2019 Cathy Gleeson, Bays Community Group

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Councillors approve five-townhouse development

Councillors to inspect three-unit development site of two storeys, a variation of 5.6 per cent. The setbacks from site boundaries to exterior walls were 70 per cent less than required on the eastern side, 57 per cent on the western side, and 12.55 per cent on the front setback. Dwellings with ground floor entry required a minimum private open space of 50 square metres and this proposal has only 44.14 square metres. A “derelict” home on the site would be demolished and the replaced with a two-bedroom unit and two three-bedroom units at an estimated cost of $975,000. The proposal was publicly exhibited for 21 days in June-July last year and three submissions were received. During debate at the council meeting, Cr Greg Best argued against deferring the decision, saying it only had three objections, the applicant had been waiting 12 months and that the council’s professional planning staff said the variations were only minor. Cr Jeff Sundstrom said the setbacks of 70 per cent and 50 per

A decision on a development proposed for three units at 4 Clifford St, Umina Beach, was deferred at the October 8 meeting of council. The councillors voted to inspect the site which had carried a staff recommendation to grant consent despite a number of variations from planning provision requirements. The development application (DA 54622) from Mr David Murray went to the councillors because the site at 670.square metres was smaller by 10.6 per cent than the site requirement of 750 square metres for a multi-dwelling housing development. It also departs from the maximum floor height for the lowest occupied storey, with a small portion of one of the units being 1.3 metres, a variation of 30 per cent. According to the application, this was a result of topography, with the site falling away from the road. The proposed ceiling height of the upper level was 2.55 metres, 14 centimetres less than the requirement of 2.7m for a building

cent were not minor. “We should perform our roles as councillors and make a site inspection,” he said. Cr Jane Smith earlier had proposed the site visit. At the public forum before the council meeting, Mr Glen Alston addressed the council. He said he lived next door and the house had been empty for more than 10 years. He said his main concern was that vermin which inhabited the house would move next door to his place when construction started. The applicant’s planning consultant Mr Matthew Wales also spoke at the public forum. He said he agreed with the issues brought up by the first speaker and the development would be aware of the issues and assist. He urged the councillors to accept the development. The matter will come back to a meeting after the councillors have visited the site. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 8 Oct, 2019

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parking as unrestricted on-street parking at Ettalong waterfront was safely located within 60m of the development. The proposed two-storey building varies from policy guidelines with reduced ceiling height from the recommended 2.7 down to 2.55m – a variation of 5.55 per cent. The rear setback to the lane varies up to 75 per cent and site setbacks vary up to 50 per cent. Council staff said there were a number of setback noncompliances but these would not result in inappropriate overlooking and overshadowing. The proposal included the removal three existing native trees and, as part of the conditions of approval, six mature native trees will be planted, with two of them on the Bangalow St reserve. The site is identified as being flood affected land on council’s mapping system. The developer will have to pay section 7.11 contributions totaling $55,069 for roadworks and drainage; open space and community facilities. SOURCE Agenda item 2.2, 8 Oct 2019 DA 55574, Central Coast Council

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Council approves ‘shop top’ plan not above shops A so-called “shop top” development worth $4m has council approval to build at 58-62 Araluen Dr, Hardys Bay, despite a push by deputy mayor Cr Jane Smith at the October 8 meeting to challenge the definition. Cr Smith wanted more advice on what constituted shop top housing, arguing that the seven units on top of the four shops were actually behind the shops, further up the hill. The site opposite the foreshore reserve at Hardys Bay has a long history with one development proposal being ruled out by the Land and Environment Court and another one winning council approval still current. It is owned by Boutique Hardys Bay Pty Ltd. Cr Smith asked a staff member how the current approved proposal and the proposed one they were voting on were different. “What size does the approved application look like from the water,’’ she asked. She was told the approved proposal looked like it was four storeys and proposed one would look like five storeys. Cr Smith had also asked the question of the planner for the development at the earlier public forum but he couldn’t answer off the top of his head. When the amendment was

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put to the vote, only councillors Greenaway, Sundstrom, Hogan and Vincent supported Cr Smith’s push for a deferral until they defined what shop-top meant. Ward councillors Richard Mehrtens and Chris Holstein voted with the majority to pass the development and Cr Troy Marquart was not at the meeting. The proposal , submitted by Architexture Australia, attracted 97 submission objecting to such variations as the height which is above guidelines by 12.1 per cent.

Two of the units will have four bedrooms and five units will have three bedrooms. Objectors complained that 19 car parking spaces were not enough for both the units and the four shops. Four people spoke at the public forum on the issue; two for the approval and two against. Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association president Mr Mike Allsop talked about the problems of parking which he didn’t think the area could accommodate.

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“We welcome the commercial development but the approval should include conditions to increase parking to the level required for the size of the residential units,” he said. Hardys Bay Residents Group president Mr Adrian Williams said the development didn’t fit the character of the area any better than the one that the Land and Environment Court knocked back. He said his group believed the development should be refused on similar grounds.

Developer’s planning consultant Mr Michael Leavey said it was a very different proposal to the one refused in 2010. He said it was consistent with the desired future of the area and it fully met the development control plan requirements. Another person who worked on the design, Mr Darren Tye spoke about the latest design and how the key factors were to minimise excavation, preserving the amenity of the area and the neighbours and using the style of the existing approval as well as consulting with the community group. “We feel we were pretty successful in achieving an outcome that ticked those boxes,’’ he said. In 2008, Gosford Council refused an application for four shops and nine units and a subsequent appeal was dismissed by the Land and Environment Court in 2010. In 2011, Gosford Council approved two shop and two twostorey four bedroom units above with a detached recreation room containing a gym and pool located higher on the site. That approval has had physical commencement with site clearing have taken place and the approval is still current. SOURCE: Meeting agenda 2.3, 8 Oct 2019 DA 55789, Central Coast Council

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Boutique boarding house plan resubmitted with changes A boutique boarding house proposed and then withdrawn for 454 Ocean Beach Rd, Umina, has been proposed again with 15 modifications. The new development application has modified the height and floor size and increased the boundary setbacks. Overshadowing of southern properties have been reduced and ceiling heights changed to comply with the Building Code of Australia. The minimum length of stay for residents has been increased from three months to six months. The estimated cost of the work remains the same at almost two million dollars and it is still a twostorey boutique boarding house with 11 rooms and six car parking spaces. The site is about 100 metres south of the roundabout with West St and Sydney Ave and currently has two houses on it. The rear house would be only partly demolished and altered to provide a manager’s residence attached to the boarding house with its 11 self-contained rooms. The existing zoning allows for boarding houses. The application, submitted by Mr Charles Dominec Raneri on September 16 , is on public

exhibition until October 18. The new proposal has already attracted a number of public submissions. Main complaints are about the type of development it is, objecting on the grounds of public safety and wanting to maintain the character of the area. However, one submission said: “I am a local resident and I find myself torn between compassion and selfishness. “The proposed site is very close to public transport and there are health services in the area as ample as anywhere else.

“Perhaps we should get out of this ‘not in my backyard’ mentality and forget our own parochial interests.” Many of the submissions talked about residents being people leaving jail or rehab clinic but the applicant stated the home was privately-owned and aimed at low to middle income earners. Council requested the applicant prepare and submit a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design report. The report addressed four key strategies. One was territorial reenforcement – a principle that

people rarely commit crimes in areas where the risk of detection and challenge is high. “Residents will have ownership of their outdoor areas adjacent to their rooms. “Residents are spatially connected to their open spaces and have a greater sense of responsibility for them.” The application said the boarding house use would mostly likely not be well received by local residents due to their pre-conception that a boarding house would attract undesirable patrons in terms of low socioeconomic background where such resentment is fuelled by prejudice against this demographic. “The loss of more affordable caravan parks and manufactured housing estates, and relative undersupply of more affordable housing types is having a serious impact on low to moderate income renters and those more vulnerable in the local housing market,’’ the application stated. “This type of new generation boarding house facility will attract members of the community that are self-sufficient and that desire to live independently rather than share facilities. “This mode of lifestyle promotes self-respect and independence for

their residents. “It is unfortunate that this type of accommodation falls under the label of “boarding house”. “The use of the “boarding House” label fosters alarm and panic in the local community. “The proposed boutique style boarding house will not target very low income groups. “It is designed to privately assist low to moderate income groups. Accordingly, it will help alleviate housing stress and homelessness and take some stress of social housing. “The ability to disperse housing which is more affordable in small boutique style developments mixed in with ordinary accommodation also helps assimilate the demographic into the general community as equals within the community, without the stigma of being labelled or associated with larger public institutional type facilities. “The social advantages of integration of both low to moderate income demographic with higher income demographics betters the entire community.” SOURCE: DA Tracker, 8 Oct 2019 DA 56417, DA 57231, Central Coast Council

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Annual fete at Ettalong senior citizens’ centre An annual fete at Ettalong, featuring market stalls, handicrafts, artworks, raffles and live entertainment, will be held on October 26 at the senior citizens’ centre. Council director Ms Julie Vaughan said that Bazaar by the Sea at the Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre would cater for people of all ages. “The event provides an opportunity for the broader community to discover the diverse range of talents and skills of seniors in our community,” she said. “The fete is also a chance for our community to find out more about the services on offer at Council’s centres.”

collection of handiworks, art and other artisan items including leatherwork, jewellery, craft and art items, created by seniors will be on display. Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said: “Older people play a vital role in our community and the contribution they make to our region is significant to all. “Council is committed to supporting our seniors, so they can lead social, active, healthy, and independent lives as they age.” Money raised on the day will be donated to RSPCA Tuggerah to assist animals in need. Source: Media release, 8 Oct 2019 Julie Vaughan, Central Coast Council

Playgroup started in aged care home A Woy Woy aged care facility has teamed up with a state playgroup organisation to launch an intergenerational baby playgroup in Woy Woy. BlueWave Living teamed up with Playgroup NSW to launch the new group in an effort to

connect residents with the wider community. The group now meets every Friday morning at BlueWave with more than 20 children attending the inaugural session. SOURCE: Media release, 4 Oct 2019 Kylie Scott, BlueWave Living

Chairlift concept proposed for tourism plan The possibility of building a chairlift from Woy Woy to Kariong has been raised in public comments on Central Coast Council’s draft Tourism Opportunity Plan, which was adopted on October 8. The concept will now be referred to “an appropriate unit” within the Council. Other ideas suggested across the Coast that were noted included a beach soccer tournament, a night time economy, the development of a motorsport park, a wave pool, and a drive-in cinema. Another suggestion was “some sort” of major tourism attraction and another suggested the Coast needed general maintenance and a tidy-up.

Cr Jane Smith moved amendments that it included lowimpact water activities such as kayaking and stand-up paddling as an investment opportunity. The five-year plan aimed to maximise opportunities to attract visitors to the region. In a press release sent out after the council meeting, the mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said the plan recognised the strengths of the region, identified challenges and opportunities and sought greater efforts to capitalise on them for the future, with a goal to boost the visitor economy for the region by $70million. “This Plan encompasses the very small to the large. “It embraces areas such as

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Bowling club staff raise money for Rural Aid Staff at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club have cycled almost 2700km on exercise bikes to “raise awareness around mental health in rural areas of Australia and fund counseling services for our farmers”.

Staff members took part in Rural Aid’s Beach to Bush “virtual charity bike ride” during September to raise $6059, which was matched by a similar donation by the club. They started with a goal of riding 2105 kilometres, the distance from Ettalong Beach to Birdsville, and raising $5000, said staff member Ms Hayley Rowlands. However, with the help and

support of its members and guests, participants rode 2697 kilometres and raised $6059. The Club matched the figure, bringing total donations to $12,118. The money will be used to fund initiatives to support mental health of farmers, many of whom are facing extreme hardship after eight years of drought and can live hundreds of kilometres from the nearest mental health services, said Ms Rowlands. “Things are very tough on the land at the moment and it is impacting our farmers’ mental health,” she said. “Our team of 19 riders embraced the opportunity to ride the distance and highlight the lack of mental

health assistance in many rural areas. “The whole Peninsula has been behind us all the way, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the support”.

SOURCES: Social media, 6 Oct 2019 Media Release, 8 Oct 2019 Interview (Ross Barry), 8 Oct 2019 Hayley Rowlands, Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club

Public bins destroyed in Umina Central Coast Council is urging the community to be vigilant when it comes to vandalism following the destruction of several public litter bins at Umina. Council director Mr Boris Bolgoff said the replacement of litter bins comes at a direct cost to ratepayers. “We try to repair any damage on site. “However, due to excessive, damage bins usually have to be removed in the interest of public safety,” Mr Bolgoff said. “In the last two years, five single garbage enclosures at Umina required removal due to the damage. “We salvage what we can, though when bins are damaged beyond repair the cost of replacement really starts to add up.” Media release, 26 Sep 2019 Boris Bolgoff, Central Coast Council

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Beach water quality remains stable, says report

Umina and Ocean beaches and the Pearl Beach rockpool were all classified as “good”, while Killcare beach was classified as “very good”. The “estuarine” baths at Woy Woy and Pretty Beach remained “poor”. The report which summarises 32 swimming sites on the Central Coast stated: “In general, estuarine, lake and lagoon swimming sites did not perform as well as ocean beaches and ocean baths, due to lower levels of flushing increasing the time needed to disperse and dilute pollution inputs, taking longer to recover from stormwater events. “As a general precaution, swimming should be avoided during and for at least one day after heavy rain at ocean beaches, and for up to three days in estuarine areas, or if there are signs of stormwater pollution such as discoloured water or floating debris.” The report commented that: “Microbial water quality at Woy Woy Baths was often elevated during dry and wet weather conditions.” The report showed 55 per cent of dry weather samples showed water suitable for swimming, compared to Killcare Beach where 96 per cent of dry weather samples had water suitable for swimming. “Woy Woy Baths is a netted swimming area located in Woy Woy channel in Brisbane Water. “The Beach Suitability Grade of Poor indicates microbial water

quality is susceptible to faecal pollution, particularly after rainfall and occasionally during dry weather conditions, with several potential sources of faecal contamination including Brisbane Water and stormwater. “Enterococci levels increased with increasing rainfall, often exceeding the safe swimming limit after little or no rain, and usually after 20mm or more of rainfall. “The site has been monitored since 2004.” A similar netted swimming enclosure at Pretty Beach Baths suffered similar water quality problems, according to the report. “The Beach Suitability Grade of Poor indicates microbial water quality is susceptible to faecal pollution, particularly after rainfall and occasionally during dry weather conditions, with several potential sources of faecal contamination including stormwater. “Enterococci levels increased with increasing rainfall, occasionally exceeding the safe swimming limit in response to little or no rain, and frequently after 10mm or more of rainfall. “The site has been monitored since 2004.” The report showed 77 per cent of dry weather samples showed water suitable for swimming. It stated that the bacterial levels at these estuarine baths “continued to increase significantly in response to increasing rainfall” and “may be impacted by several significant potential sources of faecal contamination including stormwater and other sources within Brisbane Water, and have low levels of flushing. “Swimming at the estuarine beaches is not recommended during and for up to three days following rainfall or if there are

“The Bays Community Group were pleased to hear from Central Coast Council, that we were successful in receiving this grant which will go towards minor repairs and internal painting of our Bays Community Hall,” said Group president Ms Cathy Gleeson. “This will finalise recent maintenance projects for both internal and external areas of the hall.”

SOURCE: Newsletter, 27 Sep 2019 Cathy Gleeson, The Bays Community Group

very good quality rating. Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said the report showed Central Coast beaches to be in good ondition overall. The council said water quality at Killcare Beach, Pearl Beach rockpool and Pretty Beach baths had improved over the past year, although the report itself did not state this. Council acting director Mr Brett Sherar said the results also allowed Council to pinpoint areas for improvement. “Despite improvements within the estuarine sites, we acknowledge that these sites also fall within the poor category. “Due to the nature of water movement in our estuaries, these sites are not as well flushed as the ocean beaches, meaning the time taken to recover, especially after rainfall, is longer than for open ocean beaches,” he said. SOURCE: Media release, 8 Oct 2019 Brett Shearer, Central Coast Council

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Let’s crowd-fund our own potholefixing truck Well, the rains returned and so did the potholes.

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Premier accuses Council of sittingMayor oncallsits hands for Premier to commit to Cultural precinct shelved funding key projects in the region while announcing Conservatorium upgrade Premier Gladys Berejiklian urged Central Central Coast Council will shelve plans for Mayor Lisa Matthews has hit back at Premier accuses Council of sitting on its hands while announcing Conservatorium upgrade

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CoastBerejiklian Council to “hop to it” if it wants a Cultural Precinct in the centre of Gosford urged Coast help in delivering a and push ahead instead with plans for a StateCentral Government Council to “hop to it” if it Performing Arts Centre (PAC) for Gosford Regional Library as a separate project. wants State Government delivering aa $2M refurbishment of ashelp sheinannounced Performing Arts Centre Central Coast Conservatorium this week. (PAC) for Gosford as she announced a $2M refurbishment of Central Coast Conservatorium GPS and 3D this week.

technology added to graders made it clear

Global Climate Strike well supported locally

requirements for the funding,

criticisms levelled athadCentral Coast Council “provided extensive documentation including by NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, on evidence of stakeholder consultation,on and arepeatedly Monday over its inaction proposal sought advice on the next for a Regional Performing Arts Centre, steps to finalise a funding by agreement”. renewing calls for the Premier to commit But Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin, MLC, confirmed Council’s delay in delivering a PAC in Gosford could result in losing the $10M. Crouch said $2M had been separated from the total $12M to allow the Conservatorium to upgrade its facilities and plan for the future. “It has been over four years since this funding commitment (was made), and Council has not even turned a sod on the performing arts centre,” he said. “The Department of Premier and Cabinet, or any Government representative, is yet to be presented with Council’s fully-funded final proposal.” Martin said the proposed performing arts centre had undergone a number of changes since 2015, and was still not finalised. “There needs to be accountability and value for money when taxpayer dollars are spent,” he said.

Council has failed to bow to bullying

The Premier that $10M pledged for the PAC project in 2015, as part of a $12M package to include the $2M for the Con, could well be at jeopardy due to Council’s inaction. The Premier visited the Con en-route to a Community Cabinet meeting at Mingara Artist’s impression of how the Con will look after its $2M refurbishment. Recreation Centre with all 23 Inset: Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, at the announcement. of her Ministers on September been in limbo ever since, as hall that will become a vibrant “We have some world-class review plans for a Cultural 30, joined by Arts Minister, Don educational and cultural hub musicians here and there is Precinct in the heart of Gosford Harwin, Member for Terrigal, plans for a PAC stalled. nowhere suitable for them to incorporating a Regional Adam Crouch, and Taylor Conservatorium Board for our region,” Brandon said. Library and a Performing Martin MLC. President, Peter Brandon, said Crouch described the play on the Coast.” as a Premier Berejiklian said the Arts Centre and concentrate “Musicians of the Coast have the decision to deliver the $2M announcement used this former courthouse earmarked specifically for the “watershed moment” for the $10M originally pledged for instead on pushing through Con and the entire region a PAC (to be matched dollar with plans for a library as a and police station since 1987 Con was “music to our ears”. and it’s high time it was Brandon said the Con and Minister Harwin said the for dollar by both the Federal stand alone project. Central Coast Mayor, Lisa brought up to date with new operates out of the oldest money would give the Con Government and the then performance and equipment, heritage listed building on a “whole new lease of life” Gosford Council) had been put Matthews, defended that which would continue to on the back burner due to lack decision after the Premier’s essential refurbishment and the Coast, a collection of comments. safety upgrades,“ Berejiklian demountables and a host of inspire students and delight of a suitable proposal. said. halls, rooms and venues all audiences for years to come. “We are waiting for Central “Planning for the PAC is still Conservatorium Deputy Coast Council to come to us ongoing and Council decided “Providing an inspiring over the Coast. learning space will encourage “This funding injection Chair, Claire Braund, said with a proposal and we will to proceed with plans for a Regional Library in an effort students to want to learn will allow us to transform master planning for the future consider it closely,” she said. Source: music and teachers to give the Con through sensitive could pave the way for a 500Press conference, Sep 30 “This is the time to develop to secure Federal Government can be seen on line on 600 ourseat website focusses on news specifically related Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, acousticwww.centralcoastnews.net performance the region and Coast she said. theirThe best.full articles and more refurbishment, upgrades CouncilCommunity is funding,”News Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, hall, which what the and Coastshared to post code 2251, 2260 articles can alsois be read mobile phone “Ratepayers by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au. to bathrooms, theand kitchen, sitting on on your its hands not doing have been “I hope it will alsoareas attract2250, Arts Minister, Don Harwin, Central and rehearsal “desperately needs”. the work required. paying a levy for a Regional other young people to think teaching Coast Conservatorium Board President, Peter Brandon spaces and bringing in a new She said talks were ongoing big in terms of musical study. “When councils and State Library for a long time.” Interview, Sep 30 Clr Matthews called for “This will be a real boost piano and furniture, including with Council re a council Government work together, Central Coast Conservatorium affirmation of the $10M for the region, with students seating in the Robert Knox owned block to the rear of the great things can happen. Deputy Chair, Claire Braund Hall,” he said. Con as a possible site. Interview, Sep 30 no longer having to travel “We have a sense of urgency pledged in 2015 for a RPAC 9 Central October Coast2019 Mayor, Lisa The funds will also allow “But this $2M allows us to but we don’t understand why and said it was “perplexing” long distances for a top class Matthews master planning for long-term start with a small footprint and council is not being more co- that it had not been learning environment.” Media release, Sep 30 future capital works. build from there,” she said. affirmed at the same time operative.” First pledged in 2015 as part Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews “We have a big vision for “We have been lobbying for of a $12M commitment from The Premier’s comments as the $2M Conservatorium Media release, Sep 30 many years for an appropriate and announcement come in announcement. the State Government towards performing arts on the Coast. Member for Terrigal, Adam Council’s Director Connected performing arts infrastructure “A combined Conservatorium music hall with an orchestra the wake of a recent decision Crouch, and Taylor Martin MLC on the Coast, the $2M has and small acoustic concert pit. by Central Coast Council to Communities, Julie Vaughan, Reporter: Terry Collins said staff had completed all

No surprise there. One has to give the Council it’s due with its “Dob in a Pothole” initiative. This is to identify where these pesky little critters are hiding. If the Councillors really want to know where they are, just look in your last lot of pothole filling work orders. They are still where they were last time and the time before that and the time before that, ad infinitum. Obviously, their intention is to carry on as they have done for years and just fill them with a bit of cold mix.

Forum As this has proved to be totally inadequate, I think it’s about time we took matters into our own hands. What we need is the pothole fixing truck I have written about before. Get the job done once and properly. Pothole gone. I therefore intend to start a GoFundMe page so we can buy our own truck and start filling away. I hope you will support it and, as a result, we can stop wrecking your car and mine. Email, 26 Sep 2019 Laurie Powell, Woy Woy

Central Coast Council is now using a new surveybased technology to maximise efficiency on road projects across the region.

More than 1,000 people rallied at the Ray Maher Oval in Leagues Club Field, Gosford, on September 20 as part of the Global Climate Strike.

Central Coast Council has failed to bow to what one Councillor referred to as “bullying” and meet with Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, who has claimed the Council is “in chaos”.

Tesch calls for government support for $412M bike path strategy

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Bike and Pedestrian Plans adopted

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A redeve lopment of Gosford Private Hospital to the tune of $32M is underway with a sod turning ceremony on September 20 kickstarting the project.

Central Coast C o u n c i l ’ s commitment to expand and improve the region’s network of pathways has seen recordbreaking levels of investment and the adoption of the first Central Coast Bike Plan and Central Coast Pedestrian Access

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Koori league carnival a Knockout

More than 40,000 spectators saw 164 teams compete in the Koori Knockout over the long weekend - the first major sports event at the new Regional Sports Complex at Tuggerah.

Wyong Hospital waiting times among worst in state

New inquiry to assess coal ash impacts

ore by thanthe 40,000 The latest statistics from the Bureau of A Parliamentary Inquiry NSW spectators saw Health show that waiting times for surgery Public Works Committee will examine 164 teams competethe in the Koori Knockout and emergency departments at Wyong legacy of toxic coal ash from power plants. over the long and Gosford hospitals are among the weekend - the first major sports event at worst five in the state. the new Regional Sports Complex at Tuggerah.

More protests planned to stop Wallarah 2 mine Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) is on the march again – this time in Wyong – to protest Wyong Coal’s Wallarah 2 longwall coal mine in the middle of Central Coast’s water catchment.

The event was hosted by Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council and chairman, Matthew West, said he was proud to showcase the region to people from other Aboriginal communities all over NSW.

Premier and Cabinet come to Mingara

Councillors continue joust over LPP

Mayor, Lisa Matthews , deflected criticism levelled at Central Coast Council last week Men’s grand final teams Gladys Berejiklian, by by NSW Premier, renewing calls for the State Government to commit funding from “overflowing coffers” to key projects in the north of the

The State Government’s introduction in 2020 of a Local Planning Panel (LPP) for Photo: (SBS/NITV) the region has not been See welcomed full story, P31 by most Central Coast councillors.

Wyong Hospital waiting times among worst in state

TMajor investment planned for bike

he latest Catley, said in Parliament statistics from on Tuesday last week that the Bureau of Health the health system was broken, and the Central paths and pedestrian access show that waiting Coast and Hunter region times for surgery and hospitals were undereCentral m e r g e n cCouncil y resourced Coast will expand and but excessive departments at wait times in emergency improve the region’s network of pathways Wyong and Gosford departments and on hospitals are among surgery was not the with record-breaking levels lists of investment the worst five in the worst of it. and the first Central Coast Bikeof outpatient Plan and state. “The state

hospitals health when some of our lists for surgery at Wyong surgery blowing out to Wyong most vulnerable people and Gosford hospitals over 84,000 patients recorded decreases in the percentage of emergency are waiting three years to has soared according to (84,131),” he said. patients see a specialist?” latest information from “This latest figure department treatment The NSW Government the Bureau of Health. breaks the record set last receiving recommended has labelled these The Bureau’s April-June quarter, when the waiting within across reactions as 2019 quarterly report said list exceeded 80,000 timeframes all triage categories “ s c a r e m o n g e r i n g ” . Central Coast hospitals patients for the first time. In reply to Catley’s were high on the list with “The record 84,131 compared to the same address to Parliament, the highest percentage patients were waiting period in 2018, the report Energy and Environment of patients waiting more for non-urgent said. “At Gosford Hospital, Minister, Matt Kean, than four hours. procedures like cataract services within the region said he would take her Gosford was among removal, knee and 44.6 percent of T3 presentations is even more dire,” she concerns to the Health the worst five in the state hip replacements and urgent were not seen in the said. Minister but “no amount with 42.9 percent and tonsillectomies. clinically recommended of scaremongering will Wyong close behind with “Wait times for some those, 10 2261, percent Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas“Of 2258, 2259, 2262, outpatient services are as take away from the fact 35.1 percent. were waiting longer than timeframe. & 2263. The full articles and more can has be seen on our website www.centralcoastnews.net that this government “At Wyong Hospital, long as three years. The Central Coast 359 days for their surgery. “That is a disgrace,” invested a record amount region is falling behind “Gosford Hospital 33.5 percent of T2: in health infrastructure the rest of NSW when it exceeded Catley said. the state emergency presentations not seen in “People are waiting and health services … comes to quality health average with 10 percent were recommended far too long to have vital ensuring hospitals are services says Wyong MP of patients waiting just the

Summerland Point fire trail upgraded

Several scorching days throughout September were a powerful reminder that summer is just around the corner, and in preparation for the season ahead one of Central Coast Access and the Central Coast’s key fire trails has just The report points Pedestrian to a 12.5 percent increase Mobility Plan (PAMP). enjoyed a serious facelift. in presentations to Wyong emergency over the past three months and nurses there claim to be overworked and understaffed. The Nurses and Midwives Association

Mine company pleads guilty over injured worker

LD Operations Pty Ltd, an employer of workers at Mannering Colliery, entered a plea of guilty when charges under the Work Health and Safety Act brought against the company were heard in court on September 30.

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Inappropriate developments will destroy local ambience There is currently a renewed development application for an 11 unit-room boarding house plus managers residence at 454 Ocean Beach Rd, Umina Beach.

The application was first made in May. Proposed hours of operation for the boarding house are stipulated as seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Similar development applications are becoming more common and an application has been lodged for eight micro-units at 433 Ocean Beach Rd. It would appear developers understandably are endeavouring to maximize profits, but sadly such developments contribute to residential overcrowding and deteriorating community standards. Umina Beach Residents I have spoken to are vehemently opposed to this boarding house application. Criminals upon release from prison if they have nowhere to go they often are relocated to boarding houses because of the cheap accommodation. Developers tried to build a similar boarding house at Ettalong where residents strenuously objected and successfully prevented it being built. The homeless people gathering at Woy Woy are a sad blight on the area with drunkenness, fighting and foul language common. The people of Umina Beach don’t want to see this beautiful beachside suburb turned into a slum area of the future. The development application at 454 Ocean Beach Road is opposite

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A ‘village’ not as attractive to developers I have just returned from a holiday on the Gold Coast.

It was good to see in the Peninsula News that the Central Coast Council is proposing to designate Ettalong as a “village” not a “town”, so that it will not be as attractive to developers in the future. But what about the current proposals? I knocked up this little cartoon while away.

SOURCE Email, 9 Oct 2019 Jeff Evans, Ettalong

the CWA hall where senior citizens regularly congregate. It is near the Umina Beach Public School and numerous children walk to school and the Umina Beach surf Club, sometimes unsupervised. It is a long way from Woy Woy Railway Station and is nowhere near a ready employment hub. There is enough pressure on public transport now without adding an unknown, unstipulated number of residents from this site. Under the terms and conditions of the May proposal, the number of guests occupying a room must not exceed the number stated on the reservation document. How many are allowed to be stated on the document and live in each room? There are 11 units, selfcontained with no apparent stipulation of the numbers of people allowed in each unit, as well as a minimum of one manager on duty at all times. Just how many people will be living on one block of land?

This overcrowding is outrageous congestion to Ocean Beach Rd. in a residential suburb. In light of the sheer weight of In the May development numbers of Umina Beach residents application, smoking was to be opposing this development, I look strictly prohibited within the internal to our Council officers and our parts of the premises, including all elected Council representatives rooms, bathrooms and common to act responsibly and stop this outrageous development in a areas. This would mean, of course, residential area. should be sent to: Please do not destroy the that nicotine-addicted residents of the boarding house would gather natural ambience of Umina Beach PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 outside on Ocean Beach Rd with inappropriate developments or editorial@centralcoastnews. smoking, which would be a form of like this. intimidation of the senior residents If this development is allowed, net See Page 2 for attending the CWA Hall opposite, other similar applications will contribution conditions nearby residents and follow. 138children Robina Town Centre Drive Robina Qld 4226 Email, 8 Oct 2019 going to and from school. PO Box 3275 RobinaKevin TownWoods, CentreUmina Qld 4230 Beach The current application does 1300 36 0867 Fax: 1300 81 8962 not mention smoking Tel: restrictions, despite duty of care considerations. email: artwork@localdirectories.com.au WE TAKE THE HASSLE OUT OF OWNING A POOL OR SPA However, the hourly restrictions www.localdirectories.com.au to common areas must mean the boarding house residents will ONLY POOL SHOP ON THE PENINSULA gather on the street after hours. There is a total of 12 residences in this application, on one normal FOR THE BEST ALL ROUND sized block of residential land. POOL AND SPA SERVICING There are only six parking spaces and this will cause 11 Mutu Street, Woy Woy - crystalclearpoolshop.com.au - PH: 43 422 422 yet further parking and traffic

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5:30 Today [s] 6:00 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 8:30 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 12:00 Program To Be Advised 1:00 Getaway [s] 2:10 2:00 The Daily Edition [s] 1:30 The Block (PG) [s] 2:30 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 3:00 3:00 NINE News Now [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 5:00 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 6:00 NBN News [s] 6:00 7:30 Bride & Prejudice - The 7:00 A Current Affair [s] Forbidden Weddings (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] – It’s double 6:30 7:30 9:00 The Rookie: Standoff (M) [s] – verandah week but one team decides they don’t care about Officer Bradford’s wife is found 8:30 this week at all, while one shot but alive, and he vows to Blockhead takes on The track down the man Blockinator. responsible. 9:30 8:40 Love Island Australia (MA15+) 10:00 10:00 S.W.A.T.: Patrol (M) [s] – Hondo faces his his resentment 9:55 20 To One: 10:30 Superstar Families (M s,l,v,n) toward his father when he and his sister try to convince him 10:55 World’s Worst Flights (PG) 11:30 11:50 Cold Case: Slipping (M v) [s] 12:30 he’s not well enough to live 12:35 Law And Order: SVU: alone. 1:30 Sick (MA15+) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Crazy On A Plane (M l) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 2:30 12:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 4:30 6:00 5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 8:30 9:00 Today Extra [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 12:00 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 1:00 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 2:10 1:00 Australia’s Top Ten Of 1:00 Program To Be Advised Everything (PG) [s] 2:30 2:00 The Daily Edition [s] 2:00 The Block (PG) [s] 3:00 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 3:00 NINE News Now [s] 3:30 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:00 6:00 7Prime News [s] 4:30 6:00 NBN News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 Bride & Prejudice - The 5:00 Forbidden Weddings (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] – Budget doom and gloom sees every 6:00 9:00 Secret Bridesmaids’ contestant on The Block get on 6:30 Business (M s,v) [s] – Melanie the tools. 7:30 turns stalker in a bid to save 8:40 Love Island Australia (MA15+) another woman from Jakob’s 9:40 Botched (M) [s] 9:30 harassment. 10:30 10:40 Timeless (M v) [s] 9:50 The Proposal (PG) [s] 11:35 The Closer (M) 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 12:30 Harry (PG) [s] 11:30 Trial And Error: 12:30 1:30 The Garden Gurus [s] The Timeline (M) [s] 1:30 2:00 Home Shopping 12:00 Movie: “An American Affair” 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo (M s,v) (’97) Stars: Corbin 2:30 3:00 Home Shopping Bernsen, Jayne Heitmeyer 4:30 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] 5:30 Today [s] 6:00 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 8:30 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 12:00 Movie: “Mommy’s Little Angel” 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 (M) (’18) – When Nikki and her 1:00 Timeless: Pilot (PG) [s] 2:10 husband adopt 12-year-old 2:00 The Block (PG) [s] 2:30 Katie after her mother’s death, 3:00 NINE News Now [s] 3:00 Katie won’t let anyone, including 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:30 her abusive father, take her 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] away from them. Stars: Amanda 6:00 NBN News [s] 4:00 Clayton, Morgan Neundorf 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 4:30 2:00 The Daily Edition [s] 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] – Celebrity 3:00 The Chase UK [s] chef Matt Moran helps Scotty 5:00 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] with a special reunion that is 6:00 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] sure to bring a tear to your eye. 6:30 6:00 7Prime News [s] 8:40 Love Island Australia (MA15+) 7:30 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 9:40 Grand Hotel: 7:30 Highway Patrol: A Perfect Storm (M) [s] 8:40 Get On The Ground (PG) [s] 10:40 Embarrassing Bodies 9:40 8:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] Revisits: About Face (M) [s] 10:40 8:30 Britain’s Got Talent - The 11:35 Law And Order: SVU: 11:10 Champions (PG) [s] Lowdown (MA15+) [s] 12:10 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 12:30 Harry (PG) [s] 1:05 11:00 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 1:30 Destination Happiness [s] 12:00 Life Sentence (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 2:00 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 4:30

SBS (C30)

PRIME (C61/60)

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] The Secret Life Of The Zoo (PG) [s] The Block (PG) [s] NINE News Now [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NBN News [s] A Current Affair [s] RBT (PG) [s] Love Island Australia (MA15+) Movie: “Fifty Shades Darker” (MA15+) (’17) – While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her. Stars: Jamie Dornan Lethal Weapon: Jesse’s Girl (MA15+) [s] Cross Court [s] Destination Happiness [s] Home Shopping

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Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Movie: “While We’re Young” (M) (’14) Stars: Ben Stiller NINE News Now [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NBN News [s] A Current Affair [s] Bondi Vet: Coast To Coast (PG) [s] Love Island Australia (MA15+) Movie: “The Bounty Hunter” (M s,v,l) (’10) Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Jason Sudeikis, Christine Baranski, Peter Greene, Joel Garland Rizzoli And Isles: Knockout (MA15+) [s] World’s Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown: Go For It (PG) Outdoors Indoors (PG) [s] Home Shopping A Current Affair [s]

5:00 rage (PG) [s] 10:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 11:10 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Vera: Sandancers (M v) [s] 2:00 Grantchester (M v) [s] 3:00 Kumi’s Japan [s] 4:00 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine vs Food: Comfort Food 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Football: A-League: Round 2: Western United FC v Perth Glory *Live* From GMHBA Stadium [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Vanity Fair: Miss Sharp Begins To Make Friends (M) [s] – Becky Sharp charms her way through darkest Hampshire, making friends with nearly everyone in her new family. 8:20 The Good Karma Hospital (M) 9:10 Total Control (MA15+) [s] 10:00 Marcella (MA15+) [s] 10:50 Victoria (PG) [s]

6:00 6:00 NBC Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 7:00 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 (PG) [s] 11:00 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: 12:00 Caulfield Cup; Randwick - The 12:30 Everest [s] 1:00 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 1:30 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 2:00 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Movie: “Harry Potter And The 2:30 Goblet Of Fire” (M h,v) (’05) – A 4:30 competition is held between 5:00 three schools of wizardry, and 5:30 contestants are magically 6:00 chosen for the very dangerous 7:00 event. The Goblet of Fire chooses Harry to compete. Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint 10:00 10:10 Movie: “Planet Of The Apes” (M v) (’01) Stars: Mark 12:10 Wahlberg, Tim Rot, Helena Bonham Carter 2:00 1:00 Home Shopping 5:30

Ellen (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Your Domain [s] Today Extra - Saturday (PG) Destination Happiness [s] Destination WA (PG) [s] Surfing Australia TV [s] Global Golf Challenge: Japan Skins Preview [s] Kevin Can Wait: Kevin Moves Metal (PG) [s] The Block (PG) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway (PG) [s] NBN News Saturday [s] Movie: “Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith” (PG) (’05) Stars: Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman Movie: “War Of The Worlds” (M v) (’05) Stars: Tom Cruise Movie: “Carrie” (MA15+) (’76) Stars: Sissy Spacek Home Shopping Wesley Impact [s]

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Friday 18 October

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

Saturday 19 October

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Gardening Australia [s] 11:00 The Best Of Back Roads [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Landline [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:05 The Cook And The Chef [s] 3:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Australian Story [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s] 9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s] 9:35 Q&A [s] 10:40 ABC Late News [s] 11:10 The Business [s] 11:30 Catalyst (PG) 12:30 Parliament Question Time [s] 1:30 Patrick Melrose (MA15+) [s] 2:30 Glitch (M l,d,n,v) [s] 3:30 Humans (M v) [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Gardening Australia [s] 11:00 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:55 Four Corners [s] 1:40 Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:00 Poh’s Kitchen [s] 3:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 8:30 Catalyst (PG) [s] 9:30 Kumi’s Japan [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 The Business [s] 11:15 Q&A [s] 12:25 Parliament Question Time [s] 1:25 Glitch (M l,d,n,v) [s] 3:15 Humans (M v) [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Gardening Australia [s] 11:00 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Compass (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:05 The Cook And The Chef [s] 3:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 4:05 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 8:30 Gruen (PG) [s] 9:10 Frayed (M l,s) [s] 9:55 QI: Numbers (PG) [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 The Business [s] 11:15 Four Corners [s] 12:00 Media Watch (PG) [s]

PRIME (C61/60)

Sunday 20 October

Wednesday 16 October

Tuesday 15 October

Monday 14 October

ABC (C20/21)

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Catalyst (M) [s] National Press Club Address The Cook And The Chef [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Escape From The City [s] Vera: Silent Voices (M v) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Thirteen (M l) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] Grand Designs (M) National Press Club Address Thirteen (M l) [s] The Drum [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] One Plus One [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Hiding (M l,s,v) [s] Poh’s Kitchen [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] Gardening Australia [s] – Join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they unearth gardening ideas and meet avid gardeners. Grantchester (M v) [s] Unforgotten (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Gruen (PG) [s] Planet America [s]

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Compass [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] Life On The Reef [s] Candidate Games [s] The Mix [s] The House With Annabel Crabb [s] Australian Story [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Dream Gardens: Balwyn [s] Compass: It Takes A Village ABC News Sunday [s] Grand Designs: The Street (PG) [s] Total Control (PG) [s] Patrick Melrose: Some Hope (MA15+) [s] Gruen (PG) [s] Frayed (M l,s) [s] Silent Witness (MA15+) [s]

Also see: ABC COMEDY (Channel 22) ABC ME (Channel 23) ABC NEWS (Channel 24)

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Family Pictures” (PG) (’93) – Two young women befriend each other on a college tour, but a secret is uncovered that threatens to tear both of their families apart. Stars: Larissa Albuquerque The Daily Edition [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] 7Prime News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Movie: “Wonder Woman” (M v) (’17) – When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. Stars: Gal Gado The Latest Seven News [s] Trial And Error (M) [s]

5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:00

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Heaven” (M v) (’19) Stars: Manoj Anand, Linda Dootson, Jagdish Shukla The Daily Edition [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] 7Prime News [s] Better Homes And Gardens Cricket: Women’s Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder *Live* From North Sydney Oval [s] – The Women’s Big Bash League kicks off its fifth season with a marquee matchup between crosstown rivals the Sixers (last year’s runners-up) and Thunder at North Sydney Oval. Special: Women’s Health Women In Sport Awards 2019 [s] Home Shopping

5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:00

Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] Morning Show - Weekend [s] House Of Wellness [s] Helloworld [s] Program To Be Advised Cricket: Women’s Big Bash League: Sydney Thunder v Brisbane *Live* At North Sydney Oval, Sydney [s] Program To Be Advised Seven News At 5 [s] Sydney Weekender [s] 7Prime News [s] Sunday Night [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Autopsy USA: Bernie Mac (M) [s] – In July 2008 Bernie was hospitalised with pneumonia. After three weeks in intensive care he died. Now, Medical Examiner Dr Michael Hunter is taking a fresh look at the death. Home Shopping

Also see: 7TWO (Channel 62) 7MATE (Channel 63) 7FLIX (Channel 66) 7FOOD (Channel 74)

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Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Neighbours (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] Celebrity Name Game (PG) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] Program To Be Advised WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping

5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 3:00 3:30 4:30 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:40 10:40 11:10 12:00 3:10 4:15 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 3:00 3:30 4:35 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 10:20 10:50 11:50 1:20 3:40

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Light Of Dawn: The Normandy Landings - Launching The Assault (PG) Living Black Conversations: Kevin Rudd Spying On The Royals (PG) Supervet (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind (PG) SBS World News Ainsley’s Australian Market Monty Don’s Paradise Gardens The Name Of The Rose (PG) SBS World News Late Bosch (M l,v) Outlander: Surrender/ All Debts Paid/ Of Lost Things (MA15+) Ride Upon The Storm (M l) (In Danish) Atlanta: Barbershop (M l) CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Point NITV News: Nula The Man Who Shot Tutankhamun (PG) Supervet (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News The Nile: Ancient Egypt’s Great River (PG) [s] Albert - The Power Behind Victoria SBS World News Late The Feed: The End Of Britain? Movie: “A Blast” (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Angeliki Papoulia (In Greek) The Missing (M s,v) Great British Railway Journeys: Darlington To Dunbar/ Longniddry To Edinburgh (PG)

Reel Action [s] 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 5:15 Which Car? [s] 5:30 Seafood Escape With Andrew 1:00 2:00 Ettingshausen [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] All 4 Adventure [s] 4:00 Studio 10: Saturday (PG) [s] 4:30 Jamie’s Super Food Family Classics [s] 5:20 Australia By Design [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] 6:30 Australia By Design [s] 7:35 Bondi Rescue: Road Boss Rally (PG) [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] 8:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] Rugby World Cup: Quarter Final 1 *Live* From Oita Stadium [s] 10:45 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 1:55 Ambulance (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Elementary: Fidelity (M v) [s] 3:50 Home Shopping 4:25

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Gymnastics: International Gymnastics Rhythmic World Challenge Cup (Portugal) Winter Games New Zealand Cruising With Jane McDonald: Caribbean (PG) Remarkable Places To Eat: Paris SBS World News Hitler’s Secrets: The Monster (PG) Movie: “Call Me By Your Name” (PG) (’17) Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar, Esther Garrel The Miniaturist (M s) Movie: “In Between” (MA15+) (’16) Stars: Mouna Hawa, Sana Jammelieh (In Arabic/ Hebrew) One Born Every Minute (PG) Poh & Co. Bitesize

6:00 Religious Programs Harry (PG) [s] 5:00 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] Weekend Today [s] 5:15 9:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 5:30 8:30 Everyday Gourmet With Cross Court [s] 1:00 Justine Schofield [s] Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With 3:00 9:00 Luxury Escapes: Mates [s] 4:05 New York (PG) [s] Puppy Secrets: 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] First Six Months [s] 1:00 Buy To Build [s] Netball: Constellation Cup: 5:05 Australia v New Zealand *Live* 1:30 The Living Room [s] 5:30 2:30 Australia By Design: The Block (PG) [s] The Embassy (PG) [s] Innovations [s] 5:40 Explore TV-Viking [s] 3:00 Australia By Design: NINE News: First At Five [s] Landscapes [s] 6:35 Customs (PG) [s] 3:30 Which Car? [s] 7:35 NBN News - Sunday [s] 4:00 RPM [s] The Block (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 8:40 60 Minutes [s] 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] BTK: A Killer Among Us 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 10:30 (MA15+) [s] 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) 11:30 See No Evil (M v) [s] 8:30 NCIS: Into The Light (M v) [s] Rizzoli And Isles (M v) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Boom (M v) [s] Harry (PG) [s] 10:30 FBI: Prey (M v) [s] Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With 11:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 3:30 Mates [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 4:25 South Aussie With Cosi [s] 4:30 CBS - This Morning

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch Motor Sports: Speedweek Winter Games New Zealand Motorcycles: Superbike World Championship: Round 12, Argentina Winter Games New Zealand Destination Flavour China Bitesize Nazi Megastructures: Russian War (PG) SBS World News Great Continental Railway Journeys: Batumi To Baku Jumbo Jet: 50 Years In The Sky Struggle Street (PG) Berlin Station: Winners Right The History Books/ Aut Concilio Aut Ense/ Fire Knows Nothing Of Mercy/ The Old Lie (MA15+) Kinky Business (MA15+) Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (M l,s)

Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)

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Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Neighbours (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] Celebrity Name Game (PG) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Bachelorette Australia (PG) [s] Gogglebox (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Blue Bloods: Brushed Off (M) WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS - This Morning

SBS (C30)

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Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)

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Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31/ 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)

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Excellent newspapers From a survey of the visitors to the Gosford District Open Gardens event on September 28 and 29, we learned that the advertisements placed in the Coast Community News, Wyong Chronicle and Peninsula News, attracted more people to come to our event than any other form of media advertising that was used.

editorials to be placed in the three editions covering all areas of the Central Coast which resulted in our event being extremely successful. We thank the manager, Cec Bucello, and all the staff for their help and consideration during our advertising campaign and for producing excellent, factual and interesting Central Coast newspapers.

The generous advertising discounts given to not-for-profit organisations such as ours enabled large advertisements and

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Party politics claim strains credulity Mayor Matthews must be funning us when she maintains that party politics are not a factor in the Council’s operation (New mayor denies ‘party lines’ operate at council, edition 479). Most of the councillors wouldn’t even be in office were it not for the above-the-line donkey vote that almost automatically gives one-third of the seats each to the Labor and Liberal candidates, so it strains credulity to imagine that party loyalties don’t play a big part in councillors’ behaviour. The Labor councillors were outmanoeuvred by the Liberals in the election of the first mayor, but clearly the unlikely coalition that elected ex-mayor Smith has now fallen apart, possibly, in part, because of her lack-lustre performance in the role. It remains to be seen whether the change of mayor will result in any change in the council’s

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secretive and attitude towards encouraging that Mayor Matthew’s exemplified by the

fact that her only goal in office (apart from being re-elected) is to beg for State and Federal money, rather than set priority targets and marshal the council’s resources to achieve these targets. As a Labor mayor, she will have an unenviable task, if she is relying on higher-level Liberal governments to bail her out any hole that the council falls into as a result of its well-recognized incompetence. When one considers that, after two years in office, the council hasn’t even sorted out a workable administrative structure for the amalgamated city, it seems unlikely that we’ll see any strides forward over the next two years. Email, 2 Oct 2019 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

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A new non-profit organisation has been started to support those suffering from domestic violence. Peninsula Lighthouse Ltd was launched on Friday, September 27. Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has agreed to be patron. She spoke at the launch about the impact domestic violence on the local community, saying it was on the rise on the Peninsula with a higher incidence than that of Blacktown.

Family law solicitor Ms Zoe Durand presented her new book Inside Family Law, which aimed to help people navigate through their difficult times. It contained interviews with judges, court experts and barristers along with first hand experiences. Founder Ms Natasha McDowell of Umina said she started the organisation because she had made a promise to make a difference to those who feel powerless in their plight against

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violence suffered in the home. Ms McDowell, a psychologist, said she had worked in the hospital system in South Western Sydney for many years in the areas of trauma. Through Peninsula Lighthouse, she said she hoped the community would benefit from being a safer place to live. “The staff and volunteers bring to the table a world of experience and a diverse set of skills that enable them to provide a handson approach to integrating and harmonising victims of domestic violence,” said Ms McDowell. “If you need help, do not suffer in silence. “Take the first step and call Peninsula Lighthouse. “They will provide you practical help with accommodation, food, court appearances and Centre Link services.” Ms McDowell said she and her well trained team aimed to bring laughter back into the lives of people who had experienced trauma. The Lighthouse will operate from Ettalong Baptist Church, 8 Barrenjoey Rd, Ettalong Beach, on a Monday and from the Peninsula Women’s Centre, 20A McMasters Rd, Woy Woy, on a Wednesday. People can drop in unannounced. For more information, contact Peninsula Lighthouse on 0417 472 374, email penlighthouse@gmail. com or visit the website https:// www.peninsulalighhouse.info.

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Workshop discusses diverse needs of older people Local aged care provider Peninsula Villages has held a workshop to discuss the diverse needs of local older people. The aim of the workshop on Wednesday, October 9, was to discuss the outcomes under the Aged Care Diversity Framework set by the Federal Government. The Framework provides a plan for delivering more inclusive and culturally-appropriate services for consumers. The Diversity Day workshop discussed diversity in ageing services and to brainstorm suggested changes for the industry locally. The event was attended by 60 local aged care representatives across home and residential aged care, and delegates from local organisations who engage with diverse members of the Central Coast community. “Addressing specific barriers and challenges faced by older people with diverse characteristics and life experiences is of increased importance in this day and age, particularly for aged care providers,” said Peninsula Village chief Mr Shane Neaves..

“The Central Coast community is diverse and this is reflected in the religion, spirituality, sexuality, culture, socio-economic background, geographic spread and personal experiences of our senior population. “Providing well-rounded support to all people as they age is of top priority for us here at Peninsula Villages. “We wanted to ensure that our action plans meet the requirements of diverse people in our local community and align with the expectations of those who engage with these people regularly,” he said. “Aged care provision must be accessible and equitable to all. “Everyone must be afforded care which is appropriate to their health as well as their social, cultural, spiritual and economic needs. “There is no one-size-fits-all approach to diversity and we wanted to coordinate a broader local discussion to identify current issues and barriers, so we can work proactively together.” SOURCE: Media release, 4 Oct 2019 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

Bowling club donates $6100 to Gosford Hospital Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club has donated $6100 to Central Coast Health to help buy equipment for the Gosford Hospital cancer unit. The money was raised at the club’s Ron Pursehouse Prostate Charity Day, which was held at Club Umina in June. The cheque was presented by club president Mr Ian Jarratt to Central Coast Health’s fundraising manager Ms Jan Richens. Ms Richens thanked the club and described what equipment would be purchased with the donation. SOURCE: Media release, 6 Oct 2019 Colin Mew, Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club

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Aboriginal smoking ceremony to open bush garden Woy Woy Public School’s new bush tucker garden was opened with an aboriginal smoking ceremony on Wednesday, September 25. Aboriginal elder Uncle Tim Selwyn conducted the ceremony with Aunties from the Mingaletta corporation in Umina also attending. School principal Ms Ona Buckley said: “Mr Selwyn performed a traditional aboriginal smoking ceremony to cleanse the area and make it a peaceful and restful space for all to visit and enjoy. “Everyone respectfully joined

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in and participated, following Mr Selwyn around the garden as he moved along the paths with the traditional smoking gum leaves. “After the smoking ceremony, all the guests and visitors were treated to a lovely picnic afternoon tea.” Ms Buckley said: “This is a wonderful added space for our school where children can explore bush tucker plants growing and enjoy the tranquillity of nature in a restful shady and green space. “It will be used as an outdoor learning space and environmental education learning tool.” Early Intervention aboriginal teacher Mrs Chloe Nebauer said

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countless hours of work had been spent to make it “such a fantastic area for our students”. The school received an Eco Schools Grant of $3500 towards the cost of the project. SOURCE: Newsletter, 27 Sep 2019 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School

Ethics teachers recognised in volunteer awards Two of Ettalong Public School’s volunteer ethics teachers, Ms Kim Sutton (Year 4) and Ms Linda Ferguson (Year 6), have been recognised at the NSW Volunteer of the Year Award for the Central Coast region. School principal Ms Lynn Balfour said: “Each week our committed ethics teachers deliver lessons to more than 100 students across all stages at Ettalong. “Ethics classes aim to help the children develop the skills of critical thinking, viewing ethical issues from different angles, carefully listening to what others have to say and disagreeing respectfully. “Ethics classes can be taught by parents, carers, grandparents, other family, or members of the community. “If you would like to consider volunteering, or know someone who may be interested, contact our ethics coordinator and ethics teacher Ms Linda Ferguson on 0428 888 742. SOURCE: Newsletter, 24 Sep 2019 Lynn Balfour, Ettalong Public School

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Formal wear thrift shop takes off The Formal Wear Thrift Shop at the Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus was a shining example of community spirit on the Peninsula, according to campus principal Ms Rebecca Cooper. Originally an initiative of campus staff to help Year 12 students pick up a free suit or dress for their upcoming formal, Ms Cooper said the thrift shop grew into a project for the entire school community. The project grew after social media posts about the thrift shop gained support from the local business community and donations from businesses and community members began pouring in. “The community’s generosity was amazing. “We had over 1000 items donated and we had so many kids come through and pickup not just a suit or dress but an entire outfit for the formal,” Ms Cooper said. “The venture proved so popular that staff members ended up heading out and about in the community to pick up donations and we even ended up expanding the shop to also run on the following Monday,” she said. “There was so much donated and not just the big ticket items like suits and dresses. “We had businesses donating

dress shirts, formal shoes, jewellery, ties, cufflinks, hand bags and vouchers for formal hair styling and makeup. “It was incredible, and it wasn’t just last season stuff or clearance items but brand new, current season fashion pieces in a range of sizes and styles. “Everything the kids needed for the formal was available, even socks,” Ms Cooper said. The thrift shop proved so successful that staff ended up opening it up to Year 10 students for their formal and to business studies students looking to pick up some formal wear for their course interviews. Ms Cooper said staff had now resolved to make the thrift shop permanent and the school was now planning how it could be expanded next year. Ms Cooper said the success of the thrift shop showed how good the community on the Peninsula can be. “Honestly there’s no better feeling than seeing your community shine so bright. “Our school, business and wider community all came together to look after this and every single donation mattered.” The Year 12 formal will be held on November 14. SOURCE: Interview (Dilon Luke), 25 Sep 2019 Rebecca Cooper, BWSC Woy Woy

‘Young, black and ready’ information session An information session, promoted as “Young, black and ready for school”, will be held at Woy Woy South Primary School for families of aboriginal children starting school next year.

The session will be held in the school hall from 9:30am to 11:30am on Thursday, December 5. School principal Mr Matt Barr said free school packs and parent packs would be given to “new

Kindy families” and “fun activities” would be provided for the children. Health information and morning tea would be provided. The morning was supported by local primary schools and the aboriginal community, Mr Barr said. For further information, contact the school on 4341 1899. SOURCE: Newsletter, 25 Sep 2019 Matt Barr, Woy Woy South Public School

Bazaar by the Sea Hosted by Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, Bazaar by the Sea annual fete showcases the talents of its members through a variety of market stalls and lots more! Market stalls include artworks, handicrafts, trash and treasure, clothes, plants and books. There will also be live entertainment, raﬄes, sausage sizzle and more! This event is supporting animals in need by raising funds for RSPCA Tuggerah Care Centre. Saturday 26 October 2019, 9am – 1pm Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, Cnr Broken Bay Rd & Karingi St, Ettalong Beach

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COASTAL DIARY

A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST MONDAY, OCT 14

Multicultural Recording Project (for people 13-24) The Lounge Room Gosford, OctoberFest Free - registrations Showcase & required, Networking Event, 16/10 - 6/11, The Bavarian Westfield Wed - 4pm - 6pm

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A NFP Workshop on ‘Fundraising Success for Small Non-Profits’, Fortunity Erina, Ticketed, 12.45pm - 5pm ‘SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in The Digital Age’, HopeUC Charmhaven, Ticketed, 6pm - 8pm

TUESDAY, OCT 15 A NFP Forum on ‘Donor Relationships and Fundraising’, The University of Newcastle, Booking’s Required, 8am - 10am

WEDNESDAY, OCT 16 St Luke’s Day Memorial Service - To Remember Patients Of The Central Coast Palliative Care Service And Other Members Of The Central Coast Community, Terrigal Uniting Church, 10am Moneycare Day- The Salvos’ Free and Confidential Financial Counselling Service, The Salvation Army Wyong Youth Centre, 9.30am - 12pm

The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’ Stomping Ivories Live, Avoca Beach Theatre, Ticketed, 7:30pm

SATURDAY, OCT 19

Michael Jackson The Legacy Tour, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

THURSDAY, OCT 17 National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Umina Library, Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am

MONDAY, OCT 21 National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Woy Woy Library, Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am

TUESDAY, OCT 22

Mangrove Mountain & Districts Country Fair, Mangrove Mountain Recreation Reserve, 10am - 4pm

National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Kariong Library, Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am Central Coast Choral Festival 2019, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 22/10 - 24/10, 3.30pm & 7.30pm

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Exhibition, THURSDAY, OCT 31 Little Bit of Wee Peninsula Community Comes Out, Strasso Returns To Australia The Art House Wyong, With Brand New Show- Centre, 2/11 -10am - 4pm, 3/11 - 10am - 3pm Ticketed, 28/10 - 6pm, The Chocolate Diet, 29/10 - 10am & 1pm The Art House Wyong, Outdoor Cinema: www.thearthousewyong. com.au

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An Australian take on National Water Week: an Italian classic farce: Creative Wellbeing Whizzy Waterdrop Project - 33 Free and Venetian Twins, Storytime, Woy Woy Little Theatre, affordable creative Tuggerah Library, Ticketed, 25/10 - 20/11, workshops across 7 Free no booking’s community centres of Multiple Sessions, required, 11am /www.woywoylt.com/venethe Central Coast, tian-twins 28/10 - 22/11, FRIDAY, NOV 1 saluscreatives.com.au SATURDAY, OCT 26 eventbrite.com.au Wyong Drama Group - A

Good Old Fashioned Big Children’s Medical TUESDAY, OCT 29 Family Christmas, www.mangrovemountaincounResearch Institute: Trivia Wyong Grove Theatre, tryfair.org.au Night Fundraiser, National Water Week: Ticketed, 1/11 - 9/11, East Gosford Progress Hall, Whizzy Waterdrop Samba Classes With Carol The Spindrift Saga return 2pm & 7:30pm Ticketed, 7pm Storytime, Freitas, for their ‘Still Smiling’ Tour, WEDNESDAY, OCT 23 Erina Library, Central Coast Dance Center, Tuggerah Lakes U3A Avoca Beach Hotel, Rock At The Races, Night of Hope - Cancer Free - no booking’s Booking’s required, presents a Talk on Ticketed, 8:30pm - 12pm The Entertainment Grounds, Care Fundraiser, required, 10.30am 5 week program, every ‘Tracking Mr Sharpe’ Ticketed, 1pm - 10pm Waterwatch Training The Bon Pavillion Gosford, Thursday (Colonial Chaplain) Ticketed, 7pm WEDNESDAY, OCT 30 Day, The Entrance/Long Jetty Spring Fair Open Day, FRIDAY, OCT 18 National Water Week: RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’ Wamberal Lagoon, Lakes Anglican Grammar Central Coast Whizzy Waterdrop Booking’s required, School, Economic Breakfast, SATURDAY, NOV 2 Storytime, 9am - 1pm 10am - 2:30pm The Showroom Bateau Bay Library, waterwatch@cen.org.au Mingara Recreation Club, Free - no booking’s Halloween Salsa Party, Ticketed, 7am required, 11am Wyong Fairtrade Fair, Central Coast Dance Center, Wyong Baptist Church, Ticketed, 7:30pm - 12pm National Water Week: THURSDAY, OCT 24 10am - 3pm Putt Putt Regatta Whizzy Waterdrop Skinner & T’witch: Charity Dinner, Council Pop Up, Storytime, CCEntertainment : SUNDAY, OCT 20 contemporary folk acoustic Davistown RSL, Deepwater Plaza Kincumber Library, The Great Gig In The duo from Leeds, Ticketed, 6.30pm Free no booking’s Woy Woy, Sky, St Lukes Hall Woy Woy, davistownputtputt.com required, 10.30am 10am - 12pm The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 6.30pm Wyong High School’s 75th Year Celebration, Dinner at Mingara Recreation Club, Ticketed - 6pm, 19/10 Open day at Wyong High School 10am - 4pm Tuggerah Lakes U3A presents a Talk on ‘Murray Darling Basin and Australia’s Water Crisis’

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Patonga Blues Across The Bay 2019, Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre, Ticketed Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts Centre Annual

The Grinch, Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club and Golf Course, 7:30pm

SUNDAY, NOV 3 Dogs in the park NSW Comps & Races, Gosford Foreshore Masons Parade, 10am - 3pm

MONDAY, NOV 4 History Hounds, Tuggerah Library, No Booking Required, 10:30am - 1:30am

TUESDAY, NOV 5 Star 104.5 Melbourne Cup Picnic Raceday, The Entertainment Grounds, Ticketed, 11am - 5pm National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Toukley Library, Free - no booking’s required, 11am

WEDNESDAY, NOV 6 National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Lake Haven Library, Free - no booking’s required, 11am

THURSDAY, NOV 7 National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Gosford Library, Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am

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Morning workshop to help parents talk about divorce A three-hour morning workshop for parents about “Talking with your kids about divorce and separation issues” will be held at the Peninsula Community Centre on Wednesday, October 16. Issues covered are expected to include parental conflict, financial issues, children’s understanding of your separation, relationships and loyalty, taking sides, carrying messages, and dealing with step parents.

The seminar aims to help parents respond to their children when difficult issues arise, and to recognise when their children feel caught in the middle of a conflict. It aims to help parents understand the importance of child-friendly explanations, and to develop the skills and strategies to talk with their children. The workshop will cover common “tricky” issues raised by children, including “How come you don’t love mummy/daddy any more?”, “Why do I have to go to

Mum’s/Dad’s?” and “Mum told me to tell you to pay my school fees.” Participants will have the opportunity to talk with other parents in similar situations, and will be given a workbook to take with them. Reservations for the workshop may be made through Coast Community Connections on 4341 9333. SOURCE: Newsletter, 27 Sep 2019 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School

Halloween night disco A Halloween Night Disco will be held at Woy Woy Public School on Wednesday, October 30, with a theme of witches, vampires and

ghosts.

The disco is being run by the parents and citizens association, with money raised being put towards the STEM program and other school programs.

The association is also planning to hold a movie night in November.

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Six students attend camp Six students from Woy Woy Public School have attended a camp for Gifted and Talented Students at Point Wolstoncraft Sport and Recreation Centre

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Directory - Not for profit Community Organisations

Art & Culture 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

Empire Bay Probus Club Friendship, fellowship, and fun in retirement. Very active club, outings, excursions, dining - 3 times a month 1st Thur 1.30pm Empire Bay Progress Hall Visitors Welcome. 0419 252 708 Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre Cards, Chess, Choir, Creative Folk Art, Dancing, Darts, Handicraft, Handicrafts, Indoor Bowls, Leatherwork, Line Dancing, Mahjong, Painting, Rummking, Scrabble, Table Tennis, Ukulele, Women’s Shed, 4304 7222 Brisbane Water Caravan Club Caravans Wanted to join and have fun Gosford NSW Your owners are most welcome too https://bwcaravanclub. wixsite.com/bwcc

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Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Tues 10-11.30am 4344 9199 Peninsula School for Seniors Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, rumikin, craft, history, walks, & coach trips Tues, Wed, Thur 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 Seniors Computer Club Central Coast A non-profit seniors club to help members master computers, tablets, phones and keep up with grand children Friendly Volunteer Helpers scccc@internode.on.net Google scccckincumber

4307 9421 Seniors Social and Friendship Club Inc Meets 2nd Mon Regular monthly social activities as well as day outings and short breaks

away, organised by individual members. 4322 7588 or 0427 404 322 The Krait Club Community Centre - Cooinda Village, Neptune St, Umina 10.30am For seniors. Gentle exercises, quizzes, games, social activities, guest speakers, entertainment and bus trips - 4344 3277 The NSW Justices Association Inc Seeking JP volunteers for Community JP Desks in Central Coast Shire. Free training and insurance provided. 0418 493 388 benefits@nswja.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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Health Groups Al-Anon If someone’s drinking is causing you problems... Al-Anon can help 1300 252 666 Meetings Sat 2pm Woy Woy Hospital Ocean Beach Road Arthritis NSW Woy Woy support group Ettalong Bowling Club Springwood Road Woy Woy 3rd Tues 10.30am 1800 011 041 Better Hearing Australia - Central Coast Hea ring loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits of hearing aids - 4321 0275

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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 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 coastalacappella@gmail.com

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Out&About

Hundreds follow Bouddi art trail Several hundred people followed the Bouddi Peninsula Art Trail over the October long weekend. Tourists and residents were invited to view a range of visual arts in the workshops, studios and gardens of 13 local artists and artisans from Killcare to Wagstaffe. The art ranged from Anita Reimann’s silver jewellery to Leanne Koppen’s tactile huon pine wood sculptures, wheel-thrown ceramics by David Boyle and nature-inspired paintings by Leah Bennetts and Lavinia Smith-Lewis. Liana Zverina’s “Bird” was one on show in Pretty Beach along with

more contemporary mixed medium works shown by Gillian Perrett from the back of her “travelling artist’s van” outside the Wagstaffe Store. “Most local artists were influenced in some way by the aweinspiring beauty of the Peninsula,” Ms Perrett said. Killcare artist Terry Baker had many of his signature iron ships on display, all crafted from driftwood using innovative texturing techniques. “The Art Trail is now a wellorganized event that attracts people from all over NSW to the Peninsula every year,” Mr Baker

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said. This year’s Art Trail was a revival of an event that ran every year back in the 1990s. Organisers Ms Sarah Austin and <s Leanne Koppens are hoping to make it an annual event once again. “It’s so lovely to welcome people into your home or workshop and share ideas and knowledge,” Ms Austin said. Anyone wishing to contact any of the artists can do so by email through Ms Austin at austinsa10@ gmail.com. Source: Interviews (Ross Barry), 8 Oct 2019 Sarah Austin, Bouddi Peninsula Art Trail

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Coast Twist festival exceeds expectations The three day and night Coastal Twist festival over the October long weekend saw three times the numbers that organisers had hoped to attend. Spokesperson Ms Glitta Supernova said about 6000 people attended with an even split between locals and visitors. “Data collected from hundreds of surveys which were taken from more than 40 volunteers across all events highlighted an even split of 50 per cent local crowds and 50 per cent from across NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory and Melbourne,’’ Ms Supernova said.

The festival held six events across three days and all events were sold out. Festival organiser Mr Juan Locco said their web servers crashed due to incoming traffic and line ups at all local venues with people hoping to enter and buy a ticket on the day. “The line-up outside the Woy Woy Leagues and down Blackwell Rd will stay etched in my mind for a very long time,” he said. Twenty three small businesses across Umina Beach, Ettalong Beach and Woy Woy entered into the window display completion. “In the end a total of 43 shop windows had engaged,” he said. “Not only did Coastal Twist

entertain with adventurous, unorthodox productions and pioneering artists, scholars, and game-changers but we offered audiences of every age, ability, and gender, sexuality uncommon offerings that can, and often do, reshape and expand worldviews.” “This weekend has been a part of the first steps towards disarming the thinking that difference is somehow bad, difference is not only normal but the biological basis of every living and breathing thing.”. Coastal Twist will be back in 2020, he said. SOURCE Media release, 8 Oct 2019 Glitta Supernova, Coastal Twist

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Out&About

Little Theatre presents Venetian Twins for three weeks Woy Woy Little Theatre will present its final play of the year for a three-week season at the Peninsula Theatre from October 25. Venetian Twins is billed as a fast-paced, comedy with music. Written by Nick Enright and Terence Clarke, the show was

adapted from Carlo Goldoni’s 18th Century play. Woy Woy Little Theatre publicity officer Ms Terry Collins said the result was a contemporary Australian version, jam-packed with silliness, scandal and mayhem “The plot is a classic one: twins and mistaken identity, loves with wrong loves, villains stealing from

the wrong victim and every variety on the mistaken identity theme you can imagine.” Ms Collins said the play was wonderfully “Australianised”, with one of the twins from Venice and the other, an outback version of a Venetian, having come from somewhere near Goondiwindi. “The script and styles are permeated with that wonderful Australian ironic humour that blends easily with such old material,” she said. “The beauty of Enright’s words and the bouncing delight of Clarke’s seemingly simple but complex music will give you a night of joy, wit and warmth, all delivered at a pace fast enough to keep you on the edge of your seat,” Ms Collins said. The play is directed by Ms Christine Vale with musical direction by Mr Graham Vale, with set design by Steve Pembroke and lighting and sound by Ms Penny Dilworth. Ms Collins said a host of new faces would also be making their stage debut with Woy Woy Little Theatre through this production. Tickets are essential. SOURCE: Media release, 4 Oct 2019 Terry Collins, Woy Woy Little Theatre

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