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Bowling club celebrates Kitty’s birthday Everglades Bowling Club celebrated a milestone birthday of women’s club member Ms Kitty Patterson who turned 95 recently.

Club publicity officer Ms Fay Bond said: “Kitty did not start playing Bowls until she was in her mid-70s and is still going strong. “She plays every Tuesday and sometimes on the weekend as well. “She enters all the

championships and has been a team member in the yearly pennant competition. “Kitty has served on the Social Committee for the past 10 years,” Ms Bond said. More than 50 of her clubmates gathered at the club on October 15 to celebrate her birthday and enjoy a day of bowls. SOURCE: Media release, 22 Oct 2019 Fay Bond, Everglades Country Club

New Woy Woy wharf plans announced Central Coast Council has announced its plans to redevelop Woy Woy wharf. The $5.32 million redevelopment is the largest wharf project undertaken by Council. Its design features a floating pontoon to adapt to most tide and weather conditions. Council director Mr Boris Bolgoff said the new wharf would deliver substantial benefits for Woy Woy and the Central Coast. “Accessibility for community members who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices has been a priority throughout the design process,” he said. The new wharf would include a wheelchair lifting facility on the pontoon for recreational boat users. It would also include solar lighting, a covered gangway and passenger shelter, decking made from recycled plastic and a dedicated fishing wharf. The pathway along part of The

Boulevarde and Brisbane Water Dr would be widened and include a cantilevered section. Landscaping would include established salt-water-tolerant trees and benches would be provided with mobile phone charging capability. Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said: “The new Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf will deliver far reaching benefits for the Woy Woy community, residents who use ferry services to commute and the broader Central Coast community. “Thanks to a significant funding injection form the NSW Government, Council will deliver a wharf that will become a major attraction for locals and tourists alike.” The project will receive $3.99 million from the NSW Government’s Regional Communities Development Fund The council reported Deputy Premier Mr John Barilaro as saying: “The rejuvenation of the

rundown Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf will help make the Woy Woy waterfront precinct accessible for all, while taking car pressure off local streets and ensuring local residents can keep enjoying a tranquil beach lifestyle.” Ferry services will use the adjacent commercial wharf during the construction period and will continue as scheduled. Residents can have their say on the new Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf through a consultation running from Monday, October 28, to Monday, December 2. Feedback can be provided by attending drop-in information sessions on Thursday, November 21 at 10am-2pm or 4-7.30pm at the Country Women’s Association hall, opposite the wharf in The Boulevarde, Woy Woy or by visiting the council website yourvoiceourcoast.com/Lets-TalkWoy-Woy SOURCE: Media release, 25 Oct 2019 Boris Bolgoff, Central Coast Council

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Figures provided by Mr Jim Morrison of Umina show October rainfall to be 59.4mm on October 25, with six days remaining in the month. This is the amount expected for this point in October, with the average figure being 70mm for the whole month. Average rainfall would bring the total for the year to the end of October to 970m, which is 10 per cent less than the average figure. The cumulative total has only been within 10 per cent of average in one month this year - March when it was 9.3 per cent below average. Of the 10 months this year, six have finished with a cumulative

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Teenager charged with Umina Mall arson 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

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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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Koori league carnival a Knockout M

ore 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.

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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. See full story, P31

Wyong Hospital waiting times among worst in state T

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

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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Dredging of Lobster Beach next, says committee The dredging at Half Tide works has been a floating line to tide with adequate safety margins, Rocks will soon move on shore opposite Half Tide Rocks to so this work will be critical.” Mr Allsop said the original to Lobster Beach says take the dredged sand as a slurry Wagstaff-Killcare Community to pipes buried past Ettalong Point problem of the channel being and Ocean Beach. blocked at Little Box Head was Association president Mr “Wet sand has been deposited largely resolved, but attention Mike Allsop, who is also chair along the dune line on the would still be required for ongoing of the Peninsula Waterways beach, allowed to settle and dry, maintenance from time to time Committee. then distributed by earthmoving given the dynamic nature of the 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

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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

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

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Kibbleplex to be demolished as stage 1 of $345M development

New tea house open Peninsula Village has residents. The official opening included a officially opened its new Tea House, outdoor deck and ribbon cutting and a toast to the new area. 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

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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 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

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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he old Kibbleplex building in the heart of Gosford will be transformed into a $345.4M five tower residential and retail development within 10 years if the Lederer Group is successful with its latest Development Application, lodged with the State Planning Department for consideration as a State

An artist’s impression of how the development will look from Kibble park

An aerial view of the proposed site

Significant Development. the Kibbleplex site and the housing more than 700 the DA estimates that the 2036; and help create a more The Lederer Group has developed a masterplan for the site, which would be developed in six stages, with the DA for the first stage, which involves site and vegetation clearing at a cost of $3.6M, on exhibition until November 7. The plan is a revisited and slim-lined version of Lederer’s initial 2016 Gosford Alive project, which involved redevelopment of

Imperial Centre and was withdrawn in March 2018, with planning restrictions for the CBD in a state of flux. In October 2018, planning for the site recommenced, with the core project team of Lederer (proponent), Buchan Group (architect) and Mecone (planning) considering a range of options for the Kibbleplex site. The preferred option would see five residential towers

apartments sited above and behind layered retail podiums fronting Kibble Park, providing a gradual transition from the park to the ridgeline behind Albany St North. The towers would range from 20-30 storeys and would be topped by elevated gardens. DAs for the construction of the towers themselves will be lodged in increments following clearing of the site. Documentation lodged with

project will provide 500 direct and indirect jobs. Basement and above-ground carparks would provide around 1,014 parking spaces with access points in William St, Donnison St and Albany St North. The masterplan says the project aims to: support the growth of the Gosford CBD; help meet the region’s projected housing demand of 41,500 additional dwellings by

attractive and safer city centre. Great care has been taken to prevent overshadowing of Kibble Park in the design process, with at least 60 per cent of the park to receive four hours of direct sunlight between 9am and 3pm on the winter solstice. Source: NSW Department of Planning website, Oct 15

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220,000 solar panels to be installed on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam

ews of a power partnership in a $75M solar project on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam, comes only two weeks after the announcement of a Parliamentary Inquiry into rehabilitation of ash dams at coal fired power stations. One of the Inquiry’s criteria is to investigate site remediation and re-purposing of the land, and this Delta Electricity solar project is a good example of repurposing, according to the NSW Department of Environment and Planning. Coal ash from the Vales Point Power Station has been dumped in a huge dam area off Ruttleys Rd since the power station opened in the 1960s. Over the years the ash dam has been capped with soil and other landfill as well as replanting with native grasses. The solar field will be on about 80ha of the rehabilitated portion of the 524ha ash dam, within the 1,730ha Vales Point power station landholding. The $75M project will create 100 construction jobs and five full-time ongoing positions. Community feedback about the project has been generally positive as a good use of the rehabilitated areas of the ash dam. An evaluation report

The brown shaded area is the solar farm area within the ash dam boundary depicted by the yellow broken line (including Mannering Lake in the bottom left of the boundary). Electricity transmission lines are shown in pink by NSW Department of is likely to ecological clean electricity annually, and federal government Planning and Environment communities, migratory which is enough to power renewable energy said even though species and, particularly, about 20,000 homes targets. some environmental threatened species, and and save up to 116,000 This innovative project impacts were identified, even though wading tonnes of greenhouse will pioneer in Australia a such as temporary birds use the saltmarsh, gas emissions a year. fully ballasted system to traffic inconvenience, it was not considered Independent power anchor the solar panels, ecological impacts, a “critical” habitat, the producer and investment where traditional driven construction noise and report said. company, Enernet Global, or screw piles are not vibration, they had been Safety improvements and Delta Electricity, have possible, such as the avoided or minimised, and road upgrades signed a power purchase rehabilitated ash dam wherever possible, will take place at the agreement for the sale of surface. through design and access off Ruttleys Rd, 87GWh of energy from Delta Electricity CEO, mitigation measures. Mannering Park, with the 62MW solar farm. Greg Everett, said The report said the dedicated turning lanes Enernet will finance other advantages for beneficial effects of from both directions into and construct the solar establishing a solar farm renewable energy the property. farm and sell the power to at Vales Point was the generation, on land Construction will start Delta, who will distribute proximity to an existing unsuitable for any other in the second quarter of it through the national grid connection and development, was 2020 and be operational electricity grid. already being in the considered to outweigh by the end of the year. Delta will also use land-use zone for power the mostly temporary There will be about power from the solar generation. adverse impacts and 220,000 solar panels, farm in its retail business, “The partnership with risks associated with the 2.4m high, which will ensuring a significant Enernet recognises project. generate 120,000MW of contribution to state that both dispatchable No significant impact

power and low emission technologies have a role to play in supporting an affordable, reliable and sustainable national electricity grid,” he said. “Vales Point (power station) is an example of how both technologies can be co-located and integrated into the grid,” Everett said. Vales Point solar farm will have an estimated life of 30 years when it would either be rejuvenated or decommissioned. Solar projects are highly reversible after decommissioning, with all above-ground infrastructure able to be removed. Over the next 18 years, Vales Point will be one of four NSW coal-fired power stations to close, and this transition to solar energy will add to NSW’s five major renewable power projects, one of which is the largest solar farm in Australia. Enernet Global President, Paul Matthews, said Vales Point solar farm would pave the way for his company to deliver similar plants in other challenging sites across Australia, including other ash dam sites, mining tailings dams and landfill sites.

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Source: Environment Impact Statement NSW Dept Planning & Environment Media statements, Oct 21 Delta Electricity and Enernet Media release, Oct 17 Delta Electricity Journalist, Sue Murray

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Plans for new Umina Mall ‘shovel-ready’, says owner He said the new centre would cost about $10m to build and local builders and tradesmen would be employed. When finished, he expected about 200 permanent local jobs would be generated. The negotiations for the sale of the lanes stalled first with a disagreement over the price and then again when the former Gosford Council was merged with the former Wyong Council. Cr Richard Mehrtens said he was pleased that Council resolved to re-start discussions and he hoped it would be a first step towards getting Umina Mall back up and running. “There are a number of issues that Central Coast Council staff are attempting to unravel regarding how the former Gosford Council was progressing with this matter, and I look forward to receiving further information from staff as it becomes available,” he said.

Umina Mall owner Laundy Exhibition is hoping work can start almost immediately to rebuild Umina Mall. Mr Craig Laundy said he had been told that Central Coast Council will again begin negotiations to sell two lanes behind the current site which was burnt out by arson in January of this year. “I am yet to hear from the general manager. However we are excited at the prospect of reaching a deal,’’ said Mr Laundy, the former Federal Liberal Member for Reid, who retired from Parliament at the end of his term earlier this year. He said work could start on the site immediately on the mall which would be four times the size of the previous structure. Plans had been “shovel-ready” since 2015, he said. His comments came after the council voted in a confidential session on October 8 to again offer to sell the lanes if the owner of the adjoining properties was still interested. “We’re desperate to invest in the Central Coast but we’ve been hamstrung,’’ Mr Laundy said. He praised the work of Labor’s Cr Richard Mehrtens and Wyong MP Mr David Harris for getting the process underway again. Council has agreed to seek an

updated valuation of the current market value of the land and offer to sell the land to the owner of the adjoining blocks in line with Council policies and procedures. The square site takes in properties fronting Ocean Beach Rd between Pozieres and Lone

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Month-long consultation about Woy Woy Central Coast Council has started a month-long consultation, which aims to seek local opinion about projects planned for Woy Woy.

Man dies following head-on crash A 51-year-old man has died following a car crash at Woy Woy Bay on October 16. Emergency services were called to Woy Woy Rd at around 4pm following reports that two

vehicles had collided head on. Despite their best efforts, the man’s injuries proved fatal and he died a short time after the crash. The 52-year-old male driver of the other vehicle was treated for

multiple fractures before being airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious condition. SOURCE: Media release, 16 Oct 2019 Andrew Refshauge, CareFlight

The projects include the Woy Woy wharf redevelopment, the Woy Woy Town Centre Strategy and Woy Woy Place “activation initiatives”. Council director Ms Julie Vaughan said: “Woy Woy is one of our principal town centres. “We have a number of projects and initiatives scheduled for this financial year that are designed to increase the vibrancy, safety and accessibility of this beautiful location. “Woy Woy locals, regular visitors to the town centre and commuters who access key services are best placed to inform plans and projects that will make a real difference and that will boost economic activity and tourism.” She said community input was vital to shape a number of major projects in the pipeline for Woy Woy. Other projects include an upgrade of Woy Woy Tidal Bath and a new public toilet at Fishermen’s Wharf, and a new art installation.

Further afield projects include an upgrade of James Brown Oval, a new amenities building at Roger’s Park and a new boat ramp at Correa Bay. More generally, the consultation will cover road and drainage projects, water and sewer projects, Climate Change Action Planning workshops and the Central Coast Heritage Study. Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said community feedback from this consultation process will play a vital role in shaping the future of Woy Woy. “It’s time to talk all things Woy Woy – I encourage as many community members as possible to have their say on how we can make this great town centre even better,” Mayor Matthews said. The consultation will start today (Monday, October 28) and end on Monday, December 2. Feedback can be provided at drop-in information sessions on Thursday, November 21, at 10am-2pm or 4pm-7.30pm at the Country Women’s Association hall in The Boulevarde, Woy Woy, or by visiting the council website yourvoiceourcoast.com/Lets-TalkWoy-Woy SOURCE: Media release, 25 Oct 2019 Julie Vaughan, Central Coast Council

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Work begins on Hillview St nursing home Work has begun on a threestorey nursing home in Hillview St, Woy Woy. The work will see a 1.8m protection fence going up around the bush management zone within the site and a second chain link fence around the entire site. The bush management zone contains some of Umina’s last remnant vegetation of ecologicallyendangered Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland. Thompson Health Care was given approval for the development by the Regional Joint Planning Panel in March this year. The proposal included the removal of the corkwood tree located in the centre of the site and construction manager Andrew Elmslie said that tree had been removed and eventually it would be replaced with a eucalyptus robusta. The conditions of consent said that no less than two weeks prior to the commencement of clearing, no less than six nesting boxes were to be installed in retained vegetation. “The nesting boxes are to be constructed of durable materials such as high density polyethylene and cypress pine and maintained for no less than five years,” the consent said. “The ecologist report and evidence of the installation of the

required nesting boxes must be received by Council prior to the issue of a construction certificate. “Nesting boxes must be placed in areas of vegetation which will not be disturbed for a minimum of 10 years unless consent is sought from Council for their removal.” Mr Elmslie said those nesting boxes had been installed. He said an arborist was on site as was an ecologist monitoring the removal of leaf litter, pruning of branches and weeds.

A couple of trees had been removed to put up the fences, the line for which had been surveyed and pegged out. The removal of weeds would continue to gradually allow the bush to regenerate. The work was in preparation of applying for a construction certificate and, once work commenced, it would take about 22 months to complete the building. Central Coast Branch president of the Australian Conservation

Foundation Mr Mark Ellis said that to much despair of many local residents the development had begun. “After 15 years of fighting to protect this endangered ecological community, the joint regional planning panel approved a development on the site. “Whilst the panel and planners state the process has been followed, the process is flawed if State protected endangered ecological community legislation

is not enforced, and the vegetation it is supposed to protect can be threatened by development and the continual push for urban growth.” SOURCE Media Statement, 24 Oct 2019 Mark Ellis, ACFCC DA Tracker, 24 Oct, 2019 DA 53784/2018 Central Coast Council. Interview, 24 Oct, 2019 Andrew Elmslie, Northside Construction

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Workshop about planning for emergencies A workshop for older people about planning for emergencies will be held at the Ettalong senior citizens’ centre on November 4. Central Coast Council will run the workshop, which is designed to help residents aged 50 and over to prepare for bush fire, heatwave, storms, destructive winds, floods and hail storms. Council director Ms Julie Vaughan said the workshop

would address two significant local features: the large senior population and relatively frequent severe weather events. “We’re no strangers to severe weather events on the Coast and this is why we’ve designed free workshops specifically tailored to help our seniors be better prepared for emergencies when they do strike,” Ms Vaughan said. “A connected and prepared community responds more

effectively during an emergency and recovers faster. “Emergency preparation is particularly important for our senior population who may be more vulnerable in emergency situations,” Ms Vaughan said. She said the workshop would help attendees understand their strengths, resources and vulnerabilities in emergency events. It aimed to build resilience and

self-reliance in the face of extreme weather through greater planning and personal preparedness. It aimed to encourage residents to build strategies to stay safe during extreme weather and natural disasters; and to share an understanding of how to build longterm community resilience. Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said: “We are well into what will be a long and difficult bush fire season and major storm systems hit our

region regularly. “If you’re over 50, I’d encourage you to get along,” Cr Matthews said. The workshop will run from 9:30am to 11:30am and registration at the Ettalong 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre is required ahead of the event. SOURCE: Media release, 24 Oct 2019 Lisa Matthews, Central Coast Council

Secure housing found for homeless people More than 30 people who had been sleeping rough in a tent city at Woy Woy Oval or on the waterfront reserve, nearby parks and laneways, have moved into secure housing in the last few weeks. St Vinnies at Woy Woy worked with the State Government departments in charge of social housing and joined forces with Baptist Care and Catholic Care’s

Mary Mac in Woy Woy to tackle the problem. Woy Woy Vinnies client support officer Ms Nikki Willmette said there had been a lot of tears as homeless people had found a place to call home. The major message from these people had been a “thank you” for not judging them. Ms Willmette said first the people were offered temporary accommodation and during that time, the services worked with

them. Barriers that needed overcoming were lack of identification that often happened when someone became homeless, debt problems, drug and alcohol issues and mental health. Ms Willmette said the only department that hadn’t come on board to help was the department of mental health which said it was operating at full capacity. After weeks in temporary accommodation about 30 people

have now moved into either private rental, share accommodation or social housing. Statistics show the current waiting time for a one-bedroom or 4 or bedroom social housing property in Gosford and Woy Woy is more than 10 years. For homes with two to three bedrooms, it is a five to 10 year wait. Ms Willmette said Vinnies offered support to people living in poverty and at risk of homelessness

through various local shops and services. “People seeking support are welcome to drop into our shops to access referrals to services, as well as vouchers for clothes and furniture,” she said. Vinnies Shops are at Woy Woy and Umina Beach. SOURCE Media Release, 10 Oct 2019 Interview (Merilyn Vale), 24 Oct, 2019 Nikki Willmette, Vinnies

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Proposal submitted for oval facilities Proposed additions to the facilities at James Brown Oval Woy Woy worth half a million dollars have been submitted to Central Coast Council for approval on behalf of Southern and Ettalong United Football Club. The additions will be constructed from brick with a metal clad roof to match the existing building. They include a canteen and club room and more storage space and bathroom/change rooms. As the oval was built on land

previously a tip , the construction process will including piling with caps over piling to minimize disturbance of the ground. The report to council stated that any spoil that is excavated from the capping that needs to be removed from site or to be reused on site will be tested by a geotech engineer and removed in compliance with council and Environment Protection Agency requirements. “If contaminated soils are found, an action management plan for remediation or removal

of contaminated soils will be implemented at the advice of the geotech engineer,” the report said. The proposal was submitted to council on October 18 and will not go on exhibition for public comment but people in the vicinity will be notified by November 8 of the proposal. The football club finished its season on October 21 and will hold its annual general meeting tonight, October 28 from 7pm at the club house. SOURCE: DA Tracker, 23 Oct 2019 DA 57410, Central Coast Council

Council meeting proposed to answer resident questions Cr Kyle MacGregor has proposed a meeting of councillors on the Peninsula before the next council elections, consisting of questions from the audience. He is hoping ward councillors will agree with his suggestion which will be debated at tonight’s council meeting. The meetings would be chaired by the mayor or deputy and council staff would not be required to attend. The next council elections will be held in September 2020. “Local Government is the form of government closest to the people and what better way to have people tell us what they want and hear from us about what we are

doing for them in our community then to have direct engagement through question and answer style town hall meetings,” Cr MacGregor said. “I believe in the concept of maximum democracy in local government, where local people have a real and genuine say in how their elected council operates and the development of the character and nature of their local communities.” The meeting would be held in an accessible public location that did not require a fee to participate or to attend to view the proceedings. The only council resources allocated would be those required to operate audio equipment and meeting support and basic

refreshments. Cr MacGregor said local input was important in shaping the economic, social and planning framework for the region and developing a holistic approach which truly reflected the hopes and ambitions of people on the Central Coast. “Councillors shouldn’t be afraid to engage with the public in this kind of setting. “I see it as being extremely important for people to be able to directly engage with their councillors, council as an organisation and government in general.” SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 8.1, 28 Oct 2019

Proposal for four townhouses in Allfield Rd A proposal to build four townhouses at 23 Allfield Rd, Woy Woy has been submitted to Central Coast Council and will go on public exhibition from October 24 until November 14. The proposal complies with development standards for the area, according to a supporting statement written by Clarke Dowdle and Associates for the applicant Knight Mapleton Design Partners. However, it does not meet the minimum side boundaries or rear setbacks and two of the units don’t have the minimum width of open space. The application argues that the dimensions of the private open space are numerically noncomplaint, but says a practical open space area on the ground to be provided to the occupants as the terrace connect through to the long open space located on the eastern side of the lot. “In this instance, the multi-unit housing would be located within walking distance of outdoor and indoor recreational facilities which allows for occupants to regularly participate in outdoor or social pursuits,’’ the statement says.

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“The private open space would be commensurate with the scale of private open space that is required for single dwelling-houses and secondary dwellings and is therefore acceptable.” The buildings would cost an estimated $800,000. The proposal would see the existing house demolished and fill imported. The application says each dwelling would include three bedrooms, living areas with vehicular access via a central driveway to separate garages provided for each dwelling. The proposed dwellings would provide ground floor private open space areas, internal storage and a space to locate waste collection bins away from the street and clothes drying areas that would be screened from other dwellings and the public domain. “The lightweight appearance with a mixture of weatherboard cladding rather than the more extensive masonry is a prominent feature of the design, all elements identified within the council’s desired character elements for the Ettalong Beach–Medium Density precinct,’’ the application states. SOURCE: DA Tracker, 21 Oct 2019 DA 57403, Central Coast Council

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Council staff urge refusal of four-storey development A proposal to rezone land to enable a four-storey mixed use development on the corner of Ferry Rd and Ocean View Rd. Ettalong Beach. has no strategic merit, say staff in a report to councillors being tabled at tonight’s meeting.

Planning staff have recommended council refuses the application from Wales and Associates, on behalf of owners KHMS Corporation and A Steliou. It says the proposed development would increase the maximum building height to 15 metres across all three sites 302 to 308 Ocean View Rd. General residential zoning allows a maximum building height of 8.5 metres. Council said a two-storey dwelling had recently been constructed on 308 Ocean View Rd and current residential zone was appropriate for the site. Shop-top housing is a permissible land use in the area and therefore a change in zone was not required to achieve a mixed use development. The submitted development plans showed the proposal

included childcare, gym and games room within the ground floor commercial area. The traffic assessment report acknowledged these areas were being provided for residents of the development and not being delivered for commercial use. “The use of the ground floor for non commercial development is not consistent with the definition of shop top housing included within the Gosford Local Environment Plan 2014,” the report said. “The exclusion of retail and business premises from the ground floor further reduces the delivery of commercial floor space within the development and is not consistent with the objectives of the B2 Local Centre Zone.” The council had requested the applicant provide justification for the need for additional commercial land with the Ettalong Beach area as the site is about 120 metres from the Galleria. “In response to Council’s request, the applicant submitted a Market Economic Assessment (MDC Property, December 2018); the Assessment provided information on the current rental rates and low vacancy rates

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Amended fence plans approved for Wards Hill Rd Killcare Heights landowner Mr Tony Denny has court approval to build a new fence at his property at Wards Hill Rd, after he submitted an amended proposal. Deputy mayor Cr Jane Smith said the Land and Environment Court decision on October 15 was a vindication of Central Coast Council’s and the community’s concerns about the original proposal. “As a result of the court proceedings, the proponent needed to submit an amended development application that has led to a number of changes to the original development application, recognising the significance of the character of that area,’’ Cr Smith said. The court upheld the appeal brought by Mr Denny after council refused to approve a development application for a coloured steel fence on Wards Hill Rd, Killcare Heights. The court granted leave to the applicant to submit an amended proposal and plan, providing for the demolition of the existing fence and erection of a new fence. The fence as approved incorporates features which

resulted in compliance with the objectives of the zone, and the Development Control Plan. The fence will be relocated 1.5m inside the boundary, with “indents” and spaces to provide relief to the monotonous appearance of the fence and gaps beneath the fence to provide access for fauna. The fence will be painted in more neutral “mid-tone” colours. Council said the Court was satisfied that the visual impact of the fence, as agreed, was acceptable and consistent with the desired future character of the locality. The Court was also satisfied that the proposal conformed to the Rural Fire Service’s Planning for Bushfire Protection. Mr Denny had asked council in 2018 for retrospective approval for one section of the fence that was put up without council approval and permission to extend the fence. The application went to council for the third time on January 29 this year and was rejected. The 1.8m sheet steel fence was rejected due to it being not compatible with the desired character of the scenic buffer precinct of Killcare Heights. Other reasons included because

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it wasn’t in the public interest and because landscaping could not be relied on to cover the undesirable “unrelieved metal sheeting” and because the fence did not comply with the Development Control Plan for the area. The Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association spoke against the fence at the January council meeting, saying it didn’t comply with council rules. This week, President Mr Mike Allsop said the association was pleased to see a mediated outcome but it needed to wait to see the final plans along with the approvals process which would follow. “The key points are demolition, redesign with faceting and transparency, repositioning and colour,’’ he said. “It is unclear whether the position 1.5m in from the boundary will need to meet conditions for a fence or another structure. “We would like to see a quality result emerge from this and I am sure the owner does as well,’’ he said.

Applicant Clarke Dowdle and Associates sought consent for the demolition of the existing dwellings to erect the town houses with front courtyard fencing and car access via the road reserve and rear lane. At a cost of $1.5m, the twostorey structures would be include concrete slab footing with brick and weatherboard cladding, powder coated aluminum windows and colorbond roofing. The application successfully argued that the floor space ratio of 5:1 which did not comply with the Gosford Local Environment Plan’s requirement was justified in that it would not hinder the proper management and development of the Ettalong Beach retail catchment and the adjoining residential catchment. “The proposal will in fact improve the social and economic

SOURCES: Media Statement, 21 October 2019 Jane Smith, Central Coast Council Media Statement, 21 October 2019 Mike Allsop, WTKCA

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welfare of the local community and create a better environment by substantially improving the livability and amenity of the locality by activating the West St and Morris St frontages and the provision of good quality accommodation space that encourages people to live within the town centre precinct as well as in the surrounding urban catchment,’’ the application stated, despite West St being six blocks away from Palm St. Clark Dowdle and Associated town planner Mr Ravi Sharma said it was a typo and should have read Palm St. The statement argued the proposed townhouses would be consistent with the desired development density, scale and style of recently approved residential development with a medium density zone east of Ocean Beach Rd and within the Ettalong Beach area. SOURCE DA Tracker, 21 Oct 2019 DA 56169, Central Coast Council

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Construction certificate issued for group home A construction certificate has been issued to allow construction to start on a five-bedroom group home costing $1.08 million at 17 Osborne Ave, Umina Beach.

The home was approved under delegation by Central Coast Council in July and construction certificate was provided by a private certifier this month. The council was told that neighbour consultation was undertaken with residents of adjoining and surrounding properties. The application to council said neighbours were also advised of the timing of the submission of the

development application and that a letter and notification plans would be issued by council in coming weeks. “The majority of neighbours appeared to support the proposed development and any queries were either answered during the door knock or via follow up queries with the contact details made available by the fact sheet,’’ the report said. The permanent group home at Umina Beach is one of 78 new purpose-built specialist disability homes that will be built in the Hunter region by Home4Life.

SOURCE: DA Tracker, 23 Oct 2019 CC 55993 and DA 55993, Central Coast Council

Vietname Vets receive support grant The Vietnam Veterans, Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association Central Coast Sub-branch, which operates from Ettalong Beach, has received a grant of $29,646 from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said the funding would help ex‑service and community organisations to continue to put veterans and their families first. “It is through the dedication and hard work of ex-service and

community organisations that veterans and their families receive services, support and opportunities allowing them to continue active roles in their local communities,” Ms Wicks said. She said that ex‑service and community organisations, veteran groups and private organisations play a crucial role in supporting the health and welfare of the veteran community. The funding was announced in the lead up to Veterans’ Health Week, held from October 26 to November 3. SOURCE Press release, 15 Oct 2019 Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson

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New seismic testing film to be screened at Everglades Southfish, a new short film about ocean seismic testing, will be shown at session held by Save Our Coast at Everglades Country club on November 6 at 6.30pm. Produced by NSW surfer Ms Belinda Baggs, in collaboration with local group Save Our Coast, the short film features local surfers, scientists, and fishers, with music by Ziggy Alberts. After the screening, Save Our Coast will hold a “petroleum exploration update” and answer questions about the campaign to stop oil and gas rigs off local beaches. This will include information about the Senate Inquiry into seismic testing that has

commenced in Federal Parliament. The panel will include local groups Peninsula Environment Group and Community Environment Alliance. “We’re convinced that most people on the Peninsula don’t want to see gas rigs off our coast, and would be horrified at the impact of seismic testing on marine life such as whales and dolphins,” said Peninsula Environment Group’s Mr Mark Mann,. “In May this year, 1800 locals held hands along Umina and Ocean beaches in a moving gesture to send a message to politicians and industry that they valued their coastline highly. “Australia is the largest gas exporter in the world and yet we

have the highest gas prices to homes and industry. “Gas supply is not the issue. Failed government regulation has brought us to this point,” he said. “This highly speculative oil and gas exploration off Central Coast beaches poses a significant risk to marine life and in turn our coastal industries of tourism, fishing, diving, surfing and swimming.” said Save Our Coast, Central Coast convenor Mr David Abrahams. “We were delighted to be able to collaborate with Belinda to raise awareness of this threat to our coast from seismic testing and offshore oil and gas. SOURCE Media release, 24 Oct 2019 Mark Mann, Peninsula Environment Group

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Man charged over armed robberies An Ettalong man has fronted court as part of an investigation into a series of armed robberies across the Central Coast. The 42-year-old man was arrested during a vehicle stop on Flathead Rd, Ettalong, at about 7:40pm on Thursday, October 17. He has since been charged with two counts of robbery while armed with dangerous weapon in company; and robbery while armed with dangerous weapon, driving while disqualified and possessing ammunition. SOURCE: Media release, 18 Oct 2019 Mick Fuller, NSW Police Media Unit

Awards for pride of workmanship Business leaders, exceptional employees and up and coming entrepreneurs are all set to be honoured on October 30 when the Rotary Club of Umina Beach announce their 2019 Pride of Workmanship Award winners. “We believe that pride of personal performance in the workplace and the sense of responsibility to do a job well are two of the most intangible assets in our society,” said club publicity officer Mr Simon Darwin. “In preparing for the awards evening, we have sought the views

and co-operation of our members and of local residents and businesses to locate people who they believe have such pride and responsibility and are therefore worthy recipients of Rotary Pride of Workmanship Awards.” He said the annual club event had been a Rotary tradition for decades with clubs across the country honouring representatives of their local business community each year for their commitment, dedication and service to local business. SOURCE: Newsletter, 23 Oct 2019 Simon Darwin, Rotary Club of Umina Beach

Mobile farm visits Umina Residents of an aged care facility in Umina were visited by a mobile farm recently. The Louzoo Mobile Farm paid a visit to Peninsula Villages to spread some spring time cheer as a number of newborn animals were unveiled for the first time. The visit involved residents, staff and volunteers in meeting the farm animals. SOURCE: Social media, 16 Oct 2019 Shane Neaves, Peninsula Villages

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New aged care activity An aged care facility in Umina has unveiled a new activity for its residents. Peninsula Villages debuted their new Bollo Ball activity at the start of the month. Able to be played in a standing or sitting position, Bollo Ball was a low intensity game where players were challenged to toss a bollo over one of three bars mounted on a stand, said chief executive Mr

Shane Neaves. Each player is given six bollos to toss underarm to earn as many points as possible, with the lower bars earning players less points. Mr Neaves said residents had been enjoying the new game and encouraged family and friends to join in during their next visit. SOURCE: Social media, 22 Oct 2019 Shane Neaves, Peninsula Villages

Vintage craft picnic Members of the Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association hosted Central Coast Council’s Vintage Craft Picnic on October 13.

including crocheting and finger knitting for picnic guests. The lawn of the Woy Woy CWA Hall was transformed with live jazz music as they worked on their craft projects. SOURCE: Social media, 13 Oct 2019 Emily Bowtell, Woy Woy CWA

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Pensioners may benefit from free solar power Local pensioners could benefit from a free rooftop solar system and installation worth $4000, according to Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch. “The Central Coast has been chosen as one of five regions to be the first in NSW to benefit from this NSW Government initiative,” Mr Crouch said. “By installing these panels each household will reduce their energy bills by around $300 a year,” he

said. Eligible applicants must have a valid Pensioner Concession Card or a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card. To be part of the scheme, they must opt out of the Low Income Household Rebate for 10 years. Origin Energy will be responsible for installing and supplying the solar systems. SOURCE: Media release, 23 Oct 2019 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch MP

Retirement villages hold open day

Aged care homes Peninsula Village and Cooinda Village held their annual free Community Open Day last Saturday, October 12.

Visitors were able to take a tour of the facilities, spend time with residents, and have food from the barbecue. Entertainment includied a petting zoo, face painting, a belly dancer, jumping castle and live entertainment by Los Bonkers, guitarist Paul M. Leuenthal, Slam Tango Duo and Brisbane Waters Brass Band. Chief executive Mr Shane Neaves said the Day aimed to support the needs of residents, their families and the local community. “When we host this Community Open Day, it is not about Peninsula Villages. “It’s about our staff, our residents, their families and giving back to the local community,” he said. “We offered them a glimpse into what life is like here at the Village.”

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Building sites to face sediment control blitz Building sites on the Peninsula are being targeted in a one-day blitz on Tuesday, October 15, to protect the waterways from run-off. The blitz aims to build on a month-long campaign in May when more than 1110 building sites across 19 council areas in NSW were inspected by officers from the NSW Environment Protection Authority, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and council officers. A total of $290,700 in fines was issued for sites that failed to follow the rules on controlling erosion and sediment control on construction sites. Environmental Protection Authority regional director Ms Giselle Howard said construction sites were getting the message about sediment control.

around our waterways. They could block stormwater drains, leading to flooding and overflows, and erosion of creek and riverbanks. Pollution incidents, including poor sediment control, can be reported to the authority’s 24/7 Environment Line on 131 555.

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“While we won’t hesitate to issue them for a breach, the real aim is to stop runoff. “That means educating developers and builders about the role they can play to improve the health of our waterways by managing and preventing sediment-laden runoff,” she said. “Many tradies and construction workers also like to fish in their time off, or to picnic with their families around our iconic waterways, so at work it is possible for them to make the connection to help keep our environment clean and healthy.”

SOURCE Media release, 2 Oct 2019 Giselle Howard, NSW EPA

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Business award for outstanding employer An aged care facility in Umina has taken out the Outstanding Employer of Choice category of the Central Coast Regional Business Awards on October 11. Peninsula Villages emerged victorious from one of the most evenly contested categories of the night, having been pitted against nursing recruitment agency Nurses Now, Inspired Tech and Gosford Private Hospital. A team of Peninsula Villages staff, including chief executive officer Mr Shane Neaves and executive care manager Ms Melinda Dempsey, were on hand to accept the accolade. “This is a win not just for Peninsula Villages, but for the entire aged care sector,” said Mr Neaves. “At a time when there is so much negative press surrounding aged care and we are currently going through a Royal Commission, it’s good to see that organisations who

Residents asked to be respectful The Bays Community Group has asked residents to be respectful of others after a large amount was dumped in a shared bin at Phegan’s Bay. “I have had a serious issue brought to my attention regarding the dumping of bulk rubbish down at the Monastir Rd shared bin area in Phegan’s Bay,” said Group president Ms Cathy Gleeson. “Can all residents be respectful, and mindful that dumping large items here jeopardises all of the other bins being emptied on bin

collection days by Council? “This area is designated for Monastir Rd residents who do not receive the usual rubbish collection services that other Bays residents receive. “Dumping in this area also

are doing the right thing are being recognised for their work. “Every member of our staff is dedicated solely to the livelihood of our residents. “That shines through every day within our villages and it clearly shone through locally as well,” he said. The Outstanding Employer of Choice award recognises organisations that put in place strategies and initiatives to create stimulating and supportive workplace environments for their employees. Mr Neaves said Peninsula Villages had many such strategies and initiatives in place. “This helps us to attract and retain the strongest employees, boast a staff turnover rate nearly half that of the industry average and facilitate the needs of their diverse community beyond regulatory compliance,” he said. SOURCE: Media release, 18 Oct 2019 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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Kibbleplex to be demolished as stage 1 of $345M development

Regional Performing Arts Centre blame game continues

Deputy Mayor calls out Premier after several failed attempts to meet

The old Kibbleplex building in the heart of Gosford will be transformed into a $345.4M five tower residential and retail development within 10 years if the Lederer Group is successful with its latest Development Application, lodged

Controversy continues to rage over stalled plans for a Regional Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) for the heart of Gosford, with Central Coast Council rejecting a motion from Councillor Greg Best at its October 8 meeting for an Independent

Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, has taken a swipe at NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian on social media, over recent comments made by the Premier.

Action on $440M Leagues Club redevelopment

Each ward to have input into Local Strategic Planning Statement

Wild dog and fox baiting program active on the Coast

Central Coast Leagues Club has unveiled plans for a $440M redevelopment and has applied to the NSW Department of Planning for approval as a State Significant Site.

Central Coast Council is to adopt a wardbased approach to strategic planning for the region over the next 20 years, following a successful motion from Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, at its October 8 meeting.

A wild dog and fox control bait laying program is set to run until October 31 in the Dooralong, Mangrove Mountain, Ravensdale and Somersby areas and will see coverage of around 30,000HA.

Annual State of the Beaches report released

Mardi Water Treatment Plant is to receive a $6.8M upgrade

Good news to come out of the NSW Mardi Water Treatment Plant is to receive Government’s annual State of the Beaches a $6.8M upgrade, thanks to an injection of report for 2018-2019 is that 14 of the funds from the State Government. region’s 15 ocean beaches have achieved a good or very good rating for swimming quality, with even problematic Terrigal

An artist’s impression of how the development will look from Kibble park

Intergovernment pact Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has welcomed a new Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between councils and the State Government to help establish an “equal partnership “ for delivering good outcomes to NSW communities. An aerial view of the proposed site

The and more can be Development. seen on line onthe ourKibbleplex website www.centralcoastnews.net focusses on news specifically site and the housing more Coast than Community 700 the DA News estimates that the 2036; and help createrelated a more he full oldarticles Kibbleplex Significant to post code can also be read on your by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au. Imperial Centre and and was shared apartments sitedmobile above phone and project will provide 500 direct attractive and safer city centre. building in areas the 2250, 2251, 2260 and articles The Lederer Group has withdrawn in March 2018, behind layered retail podiums and indirect jobs. Great care has been taken heart of Gosford developed a masterplan for the Basement and above-ground to prevent overshadowing will be transformed into site, which would be developed with planning restrictions for fronting Kibble Park, providing the CBD in a state of flux. a gradual transition from the carparks would provide of Kibble Park in the design a $345.4M five tower in six stages, with the DA for In October 2018, planning park to the ridgeline behind around 1,014 parking spaces process, with at least 60 per residential and retail the first stage, which involves for the site recommenced, Albany St North. with access points in William cent of the park to receive development within site and vegetation clearing at 23 October with the core project team of The towers would range from St, Donnison St and Albany St four hours of direct2019 sunlight 10 years if the Lederer a cost of $3.6M, on exhibition Lederer (proponent), Buchan 20-30 storeys and would be North. between 9am and 3pm on the Group is successful with until November 7. Group (architect) and Mecone topped by elevated gardens. The masterplan says the winter solstice. The plan is a revisited (planning) considering a range its latest Development DAs for the construction of project aims to: support Source: slim-lined version of options for the Kibbleplex the towers themselves will be the growth of the Gosford Application, lodged and NSW Department of Planning with the State Planning of Lederer’s initial 2016 site. lodged in increments following CBD; help meet the region’s website, Oct 15 Gosford Alive project, which The preferred option would clearing of the site. projected housing demand of Department for involved redevelopment of see five residential towers Documentation lodged with 41,500 additional dwellings by consideration as a State

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220,000 solar panels to be installed on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam

News of a power partnership in a $75M solar project on Delta Electricity’s coal ashews dam,ofcomes only two weeks after the a power partnership in a announcement of a Parliamentary Inquiry $75M solar project into rehabilitation of ash dams at coal fired on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam, comes power stations. only two weeks after

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Wyong Hospital underway

The $200M Wyong Hospital redevelopment has taken a major step forward with a sod turning ceremony to mark the start of construction in October.

Retirement village planned for Lake Munmorah

The ocean beaches and The Entrance A retirement village comprising 50 villas One of the Inquiry’s criteria is to investigate ocean baths are the best swimming spots is being planned for Lake Munmorah site remediation and along the northern re-purposing of the coastline in terms of land, and this Delta water quality according to the latest Stae Electricity solar project is athe good example of reof Beaches report. purposing, according Government review of operations Three locations receiving sand at Airport welcomed by aviation renourishment works community A State Government review of operations Central Coast Council has commenced at Central Coast Airport, Warnervale, has sand renourishment works at foreshores been welcomed by the local aviation around Tuggerah Lakes. community as a “sensible” decision.

I expect there is jubilation within the ranks of those who use the Ettalong Channel and Ocean Beach, as use thereof appears to be assured at least for the short term. It is obvious technical management of the channel and coastline has changed, possibly forever. Missing from Mike Allsop’s report (edition 480) is the unavoidable matter of costs, past, present and future. The matter that has consumed time over decades has failed to be of importance to Mr Allsop. This information is vital as we will need to address coastal erosion and channel navigation into the future. Management of both these

Forum issues will require permanent funding at both State and Local Government levels. Both these issues appear solved at the moment. However, ongoing coastal processes will determine the success of newly-adopted remedial actions. It will certainly be an interesting area when the next serious weather event strikes the coastline. Mr Allsop may be a very interested onlooker in the event. I now visit Ocean Beach to observe coastal erosion. This did not happen until recent times, an indication of a changing environment easily monitored by all residents. Change is closer than you think. Letter, 16 Oct 2019 Norm Harris, Umina

Mallard ducks have disappeared I am not alone in noticing that recently many Mallard ducks, particularly females and ducklings, have disappeared around the waterfront areas of Woy Woy and surrounding streets. Various inquiries have not elicited any explanation for their disappearance. Council is emphatic it has no knowledge of this matter.

Forum It would be good to know if the ducks were culled or otherwise removed and if so, why? For many people they are part of the fabric of the area, while others I understand see them as a barrier to the resurgence of native duck species. Email, 23 Oct 2019 Suraya Coorey, Woy Woy

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affordable, reliable and sustainable national electricity grid,” he said. “Vales Point (power station) is an example of how both technologies can be co-located and integrated into the grid,” Everett said. Vales Point solar farm will have an estimated life of 30 years when it would either be rejuvenated or decommissioned. Solar projects are highly reversible after decommissioning, with all above-ground infrastructure able to be removed. Over the next 18 years, Vales Point will be one of four NSW coal-fired The brown shaded area is the solar farm area within the ash dam boundary depicted by the yellow broken line power stations to close, (including Mannering Lake in the bottom left of the boundary). Electricity transmission lines are shown in pink and this transition to solar by NSW Department of is likely to ecological clean electricity annually, and federal government energy will add to NSW’s Planning and Environment communities, migratory which is enough to power renewable energy five major renewable said even though species and, particularly, about 20,000 homes targets. power projects, one of some environmental threatened species, and and save up to 116,000 This innovative project which is the largest solar impacts were identified, even though wading tonnes of greenhouse will pioneer in Australia a farm in Australia. such as temporary birds use the saltmarsh, gas emissions a year. fully ballasted system to Enernet Global traffic inconvenience, it was not considered Independent power anchor the solar panels, President, Paul Matthews, ecological impacts, a “critical” habitat, the producer and investment where traditional driven said Vales Point solar construction noise and report said. company, Enernet Global, or screw piles are not farm would pave the way vibration, they had been Safety improvements and Delta Electricity, have possible, such as the for his company to deliver avoided or minimised, and road upgrades signed a power purchase rehabilitated ash dam similar plants in other wherever possible, will take place at the agreement for the sale of surface. challenging sites across Wyong focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, throughRegional designChronicle and access off Ruttleys Rd, 87GWh of energy from Delta Electricity CEO, Australia, including other 2263. The full articles and more canwith be seen our website www.centralcoastnews.net mitigation&measures. Mannering Park, theon 62MW solar farm. Greg Everett, said ash dam sites, mining The report said the dedicated turning lanes Enernet will finance other advantages for tailings dams and landfill beneficial effects of from both directions into and construct the solar establishing a solar farm sites. renewable energy the property. farm and sell the power to at Vales Point was the Source: generation, on land Construction will start Delta, who will distribute proximity to an existing

the announcement of aOnly Parliamentary 50 percent of recreational Inquiry into swimming sites are rehabilitation of ash dams at coal fired graded very good or good power stations.

to the NSW Department of Environment and Planning. Coal ash from the Vales Point Power Station has been dumped in a huge dam area off Ruttleys Rd since the power station opened in the 1960s. Over the years the ash dam has been capped with soil and other landfill as well as replanting with native grasses. The solar field will be on about 80ha of the rehabilitated portion of the 524ha ash dam, within the 1,730ha Vales Point power station landholding. The $75M project will create 100 construction jobs and five full-time

plant to be significantly expanded and upgraded

What is the cost to navigate the Ettalong Channel and swim at Ocean Beach?

Senate Inquiry into seismic testing gives protestors hope

Community group Save Our Coast (Stop Seismic Testing), based in Newcastle, is “cautiously optimistic” that the Senate Inquiry into seismic testing will put an end to the practice off Central Coast waters.

NSW Health has launched an investigation into the treatment of 21-month-old girl NSW Health has launched an investigation into the treatment of 21 - month - old Hamlyn Terrace girl, Lorelei Bellchambers, after she was sent home from Wyong Hospital with a broken neck.

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Thanks for the coverage This is a short message to say a big and sincere thank you on behalf of the lads at Umina Beach Men’s Shed for providing coverage in your excellent newspaper for their recent Gara/Shed Sale. The mention in the news section and inclusion in the Coastal Diary

Forum most certainly enhanced the success of the event across the October long weekend. Many thanks indeed. Email, 16 Oct 2019 Vic Brown, Umina Beach Men’s Shed

Any reason for having to dredge of Lobster Beach? “Dredging of Lobster Beach next” (Peninsula News, October 14.) - Several things concern me about this proposal, the first being any reason for having to dredge off Lobster Beach. One would think that dredging completed to the north would open a passage for extra water flow not only for boats but also for natural sediment transfer and thus clearing the “channel “. Aerial photos show a narrow channel and a deep drop of adjacent to Box Head due south of Lobster Beach - Ideal seabed design for transfer of sand, erosion of the seabed. Secondly, residents will have noticed massive dune and beach erosion at the south end of Umina Beach in early October. This erosion event removed upward of 800 cubic meters of sand after a day of drizzle and a night of storm rain, not unusual of itself but locals were heard to remark that they had “never seen it like this before”. Days before this event, kiddies were seen driving a four wheel drive vehicle onto the beach at the Berrima Cres carpark. Now it is a two meter high sand cliff. Where does this sand and sand from all the other street drains that continually erode the beaches go? Council has placed picture boards describing continual coastal sand movement from the south (Umina) to the north (Ettalong ). Is continual dredging environmentally or financially sustainable? What happens when the entire

In our community newsletter Talking Turkey, Peta Colebatch spoke about not wanting to see a “super tower” as she drives by for a split second. She recommends that the “super tower” be put to the back of the Council’s Water Reservoir Block, at 37 Wards Hill Rd, Killcare Heights. On speaking to council, they advised this proposed mobile phone tower will be 30 meters in height, so above tree line level. The height of the pole and the

position at the rear of the property of 37 Wards Hill Rd will affect all residents in Stewart St, some in Hat St, others in Pauline Ave, and Wards Hill Rd. Not only will these residents have to look at the tower indefinitely, it will also devalue resident’s properties considerably. Why can’t this tower be placed at Wards Hill Rd car park, as it is non-residential? Why can’t there by several smaller towers, as Optus is opting for one large tower as it is cheaper.

sandplain is fully overdeveloped and paved ? Why is there no noise from the Peninsula Waterways Committee other than to act as a cheer squad for dredgers? Recharge of aquifers with storm water is common practice in other places. The Chinese have elevated ground water recharge to an art form. Our council has all the workings to clean, store and pump ground water into its water mains at its Woy Woy depot. Am I missing something? Should the Waterways Committee resign or be sacked.? Has council an engineer qualified to make recommendations on coastal processes and erosion? Email, 24 Oct 2019 Bryan Elllis, Umina

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Email, 20 Oct 2019 Simon West, Killcare Heights

to places like Gosford. For some reason, Parramatta seems to have been quite and very willing to take on much successful in attracting major lower level work than previous.y, business and investment, like members of my family are still Roads and Maritime Services who exited the CBD and moved their Woe to them, but why can’t they looking and I’m on the usual two backend operations to Parramatta, hour daily commute, each way, attract decent staff? 138 Robina Town Centre Drive Robina Qld 4226joining the likes of Sydney Water, On a closer read, the skills to work in Sydney, just like most in recent years. PO Box 3275 Robina Town Centre Qld 4230 they were wanting were highly of the other highly skilled workers So, what is Parramatta doing live upFax: here. Tel: 1300 0867 1300 81 8962 specialised computer code 36that right that the Central Coast isn’t? There is a lack of work development capabilities. email: artwork@localdirectories.com.au Until more organisations do Hello! Those types of skills opportunities on the Coast. this sort of move up the Coast, www.localdirectories.com.au If people really want to seriously are very difficult to find in all of serious employment remains a tackle unemployment for both Australia, and particularly on the the young and mature on the long commute into the city and the Central Coast. notion of there being lots of work The irony is we moved up Central Coast, then there has to opportunities and a shortage of be a lot more organisations like the Coast and found ourselves skilled people on the Coast is a “overqualified” for pretty much all (the former) Workcover who need merely a bad joke. move their support and back office the work going up here. Email, 15 Oct 2019 After six months of no success operations from the Sydney CBD

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Let’s have reasoned debate, not unsubstantiated slurs There is a need for boardinghouse accommodation as part of a comprehensive shelter mix, and it is the responsibility of any proper society to make provision for this kind of development. In my younger days, I lived in a boarding house and had many friends who lived in boarding houses, so I strongly resent Kevin Woods’ characterisation of boarding-house occupants as criminals who will threaten children and senior citizens and cause a deterioration in community standards (“Inappropriate developments will destroy local ambience”, edition 480). Leaving aside the fact that it would be difficult to damage the

ambience of Ocean Beach Rd, does Mr Wood have any evidence of the level of anti-social activity by boarding-house residents, compared to the standard level that prevails in all neighbourhoods? I can only say that, the only time I ever had to take out an AVO, it was against a neighbour in a regular Umina street of singlefamily houses, not, I hasten to add, against Mr Wood. In principle, Ocean Beach Rd is an appropriate location for this kind of residence, as it is convenient to community facilities and served by a regular bus schedule which is adequate for transportation purposes. (I use it myself.) The area, in fact, is zoned for this kind of use, and there is no reason to suppose that a development

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another and provide appropriate living conditions for the occupants, while protecting the quality of life of adjoining residents. The last time I checked, we were all human beings living together, so the stigmatizing of one group, on no grounds but personal bias, is not acceptable. Of course, I cannot say that the proposed development at 454 Ocean Beach Rd hews to this requirement: on the face of it, it appears probably not. Again, I can only say that, in our boarding house, everybody had a car, so that a provision of six spaces for 11 rooms seems ridiculously inadequate, bearing in mind that it will eventually be necessary to ban parking on Ocean Beach Rd so that proper parking on site seems an essential. This is particularly the case, if, as the developers claim, the target group will not be low-income.

However, it is a little puzzling that the residents will “live independently rather than share facilities”, since it is the sharing of facilities that is the defining feature of a boarding house. This leads to the suspicion that the building is actually an apartment block, masquerading as a boarding house, in order to avoid meeting proper planning standards. Not being noted for acuteness of perception, our planning administrators are quite likely to fall for this subterfuge. Let us have a reasoned debate on the merits and otherwise of this development but let us avoid personality slurs against particular social groups as a whole, especially when they are based on nothing but hearsay and shockjock emotionalism. Email, 17 Oct 2019 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

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Health

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company’s Sydney headquarters during his fundraising campaign to see if they could help. Following their meeting, the company made a large product donation to the Randwick hospital so patients too sick to take part in the City to Surf could feel a part of all the fun. “To say Charlie is determined to help others is an understatement,” Ms Stokes said. “Not only did he raise over $2400 for Randwick Children’s Hospital, Charlie also decided to contact Under Armour to see if they could help too. “Before he knew it, a box of goodies was sent to the hospital.” SOURCE: Social media, 16 Oct 2019 Nicola Stokes, Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation

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Education

Donations of toiletries wanted Woy Woy South Public School is seeking donations of toiletries for care packages for homeless people. The school is currently creating the packages and are hoping that community members may have some spare travel size toiletries. Principal Mr Matt Barr said the

Student leaders deliver care packs Umina Beach Public School student leaders visited the Children’s Ward at Gosford Hospital on October 17 to deliver care packages to patients. Throughout last term, the leaders with assistance from staff, coordinated the Care Package

project seeking donations for the care packs which would be delivered to Children’s Ward patients aged 2 to 18. “It was a great visit with our leaders representing our school beautifully,” said Principal Ms Lyn Davis. “We all should be proud of the way they conducted themselves.

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Woy Woy students to present Wolf’s Tale Woy Woy Public School students will act, sing and dance when they present “A Wolf’s Tale” at the Woy Woy campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College on November 18 and 20.

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Education

Two students among top three writers “Results are in on the Central Coast High Schools Writing Competition,” said Woy Woy campus Principal Ms Rebecca Cooper.

“Brisbane Water Secondary College was acknowledged as a major contributor with our students placing first and third overall in the senior category. “Vincent Brophy was placed third and Emily Barrett placed first.” SOURCE: Social Media, 22 Oct 2019 Rebecca Cooper, BWSC Woy Woy

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Olympian meets with sports students Olympian Samantha Wells met with Physical Activity and Sports Studies students at Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina campus on October 22.

The visit was coordinated to inspire students and to highlight Ms Wells’ own journey into a professional sporting career. “Samantha presented the

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Blues festival accessible only by water The 18th Blues Across the Bay music festival will be held at the Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre on November 2. The festival is accessible only by water, with many travelling from Patonga fpr a day of jazz, roots and blues music. Festival Committee member Mr Ray Laboyrie said the lineup would include Russell Morris,

Steve Weston and Minnie Marks. Mr Laboyrie said: “50 years ago, Russell Morris became the first Australian artist to score consecutive number one singles with his first two releases, The Real Thing, which is one of the classic psychedelic singles of the 60s, and Part Three into Paper Walls.” Mr Laboyrie said Steve ‘West’ Weston had a solid claim to being London’s top harmonica man. “His tone is extraordinary, as is

his taste and style, and within his chosen field, old style ChicagoWest Coast harp playing.” Tomcat Playground would join Weston as his band for the festival. Mr Laboyrie said Minnie Marks was an excellent addition to the festival stage. “As a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, her set will take you on a dizzying, riff rock rollercoaster ride with songs written over the past years of her

musical journey around the world.” Mr Laboyie said tickets for this year’s festival were almost sold out. He said festival-goers bringing their own boats should check the festival’s website for venue information, including boat docking locations. SOURCE: Website, 24 Oct 2019 Ray Laboyrie, Blues Across the Bay

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Free open air screening A free open air screening of the animated film Madagascar will take place at the Peninsula Recreation Precinct at Umina on November 2. The screening is being organised by Jasmine Greens Park Kiosk and will take place from 5:30pm. Kiosk owner Ms Gabby Greyem said families should pack their

picnic blankets and supper snacks. “The screening starts at nightfall,” she said. “Dress up as your favourite character from Madagascar for the chance to win a gift voucher. “Gold coin donations are welcomed to help fund future events,” Ms Greyem said. SOURCE: Social media, 24 Oct 2019 Gabby Greyem, Jasmine Greens Park Kiosk

Backyard concert will feature American singer The Troubadour Folk Club’s next backyard concert will feature American singer George Mann.

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Troubadour president Mr Michael Fine said George Mann was a walking jukebox of popular folk songs and classics from the past 60 years and a regular performer at seniors and veterans’ homes across Australia and the

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United States. “George brings his experience as a union organiser and educator to his concerts, stories and songs about historic events and the struggle for a better life,” Mr Fine said. “He released his latest CD, One At A Time, last October, and he is touring Australia now. “George has been through here

several times before. “He loves coming to Woy Woy, and especially singing at this backyard concert series. “This is his final concert on a month-long tour of Australia,” Mr Fine said. The concert will be held from 2pm on November 3.

SOURCE: Media release, 22 Oct 2019 Michael Fine, Troubadour Folk Club

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Play tells of East German survival A play that tells the story of a German transgender woman who survived both the Nazi and East German communist regimes will be performed at the Peninsula Theatre on November 16. I Am My Own Wife is a play that chronicles the life of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, based on a series

of historic interviews compiled by playwright Mr Dough Wright. The script won the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. A one-man show, the Society’s Mr Daniel Gillett will take on the roles of over 35 characters, as they tell the story of her life, from the murder of her estranged father at her own hands, to how she outlasted both the Nazis and the

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Communist Party and survived under their oppression. Director Mr Mark Daly said those who attend can expect a powerful evening of thoughtprovoking entertainment. Tickets are essential. SOURCE: Media release, 24 Oct 2019 Mark Daly, Tamworth Dramatic Society

Business wins travel industry award A Woy Woy business has won an award a travel industry trade show held at Darling Harbour on October 12 to 15 for developing an innovative product.

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Food pickup available through online app The Peninsula is one the first locations in regional Australia where residents will be able to order food for pick-up through a major online application. Uber Eats has announced that Woy Woy will be the 21st location served by its mobile app, and one of the first to have pick-up as well as delivery options with the launch of its new phone app. The organisation’s Regional Australia head Ms Elisa Janiec said the availability of the pickup option would give residents more choice in ordering fast food and drinks. “You can now get your morning

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coffee prepped and paid for and ready to collect using the same Uber Eats app that you use to order your favourite dinner.” Ms Janiec said fast, fresh food and drinks could be delivered to the customer’s door in an average time of less than 30 minutes. Saigon Garden, Spice 29 Goan Indian Restaurant, Soulfood Cafe, Booker Bay Cafe and BMX Burgers were the first Peninsula eateries to be available through the app. Competitor Menulog has been active on the Peninsula for a number of years. SOURCE: Media release, 24 Oct 2019 Elisa Janiec, Uber Eats

Oyster Festival celebrates 20 years The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival will be held for its 20th year from 9:30am to 4pm on Sunday, November 10, at Ettalong. The festival will be held in and around The Galleria, the venue of the Ettalong Markets, in Schnapper Rd, Ettalong As well as the annual oyster eating competition, there will be a program of live entertainment and

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more than 50 retail stores. The day will present wine from in the Hunter Valley, craft beer from a local brewery and food from around the world. “The festival has always been about promoting the beautiful Brisbane Waters and celebrating our magnificent Sydney Rock oysters and the Patonga Creek beauties grown right here,” said organiser Ms Debra Wales.

“We’ve had three moves in that time, beginning at the Woy Woy waterfront where we outgrew the area and then to Ettalong Beach beachfront. “Last year saw our move to the Ettalong Markets which proved to be a success with over 30,000 visitors throughout the day,” Ms Wales said. Website, 9 Oct 2019 Emily Batts, Empty Suitcase

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COASTAL DIARY

A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST MONDAY, OCT 28

ROFLSHALBOWCO Rolling on the Floor Laughing So Hard a Little Bit of Wee Comes Out, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 28/10 - 6pm, 29/10 - 10am & 1pm www.thearthousewyong. com.au T L C Toastmasters: Strengthen your speaking and Presentation Skills, The Entrance Leagues Club, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Equi Energy Youth: An Educators Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Lisarow High School, Ticketed, 3.45pm - 5pm

WEDNESDAY, OCT 30 Central Coast Economic Breakfast, The Showroom Mingara Recreation Club, Ticketed, 7am National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Kincumber Library, Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am Art Exhibition: Five Colours Blue, The Art House Foyer Exhibition Space, Ticketed, 8/10 - 30/10, 10am - 5.30pm

Creative Wellbeing Project - 33 Free and affordable creative Gosford Bush Poets, workshops across 7 Gosford Hotel, community centres of Free, 7pm the Central Coast, Draft Central Coast Cultural 28/10 - 22/11, Plan 2020-25 Information saluscreatives.com.au eventbrite.com.au

LinkedInLocal Central Coast, The Tame Fox - The Industry Grounds, Free - register online, 6.30pm - 8.30pm Central Coast Intellectual Disability, Mental Healthcreating pathways, Crowne Plaza Terrigal, Free - register online, 6pm - 9pm

TUESDAY, OCT 29 Central Coast Council Small Business Initiatives, Smart Work Hub Gosford, RSVP required, 5pm - 8:30pm National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Erina Library, Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am REAL Launch Dinner - A Mens Event, Breakers Country Club, Ticketed, 7pm

Session, Erina Centre Meeting Space, Free - Register online, 1.30pm - 3.30pm

National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Tuggerah Library, Free - no booking’s required, 11am

The Two Kellys: Author Event, Kincumber Library, Free - register online, 6pm - 8.30pm Be Connected: Digital Connect , Tuggerah Library, Free - register online, 10am - 2pm Free Creative Wellbeing Workshop - Moving For Joy, Register online, Green Point Community Centre: 10am - 11am Point Clare Community Hall: 12pm - 1pm

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

TUESDAY, NOV 5 Icare Mental Health Forum, Mingara Recreation Club, Free - register online, http://tix.yt/httpheartofprayer 8.30am - 2.30pm Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts Centre Annual Tenancy Management Exhibition, Workshop, The Peninsula Peninsula Community Diggers The Entrance, Centre, 2/11 -10am 4pm, Melbourne Cup, Free - register online, 3/11 10am 3pm Ettalong Diggers, 9am - 12pm Barista Training: Fundamentals, Glee Coffee Roasters HQ Wyong, Ticketed, 6pm - 9pm

FRIDAY, NOV 1 Wyong Drama Group - A Good Old Fashioned Big Family Christmas, Wyong Grove Theatre, Ticketed, 1/11 - 9/11, 2pm & 7:30pm Tuggerah Lakes U3A presents a Talk on ‘Tracking Mr Sharpe’ (Colonial Chaplain) The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’

Mowing & Farm Machinery Charity Golf Event - Annual Open Day & Fundraiser For The McGrath Test Drives, Foundation, Coast & Valley Tractors at Kooindah Waters Golf Fountaindale, 1/11 - 9am Course, Ticketed, 4pm, 2/11 - 9am - 3pm 1.30pm - 3pm Woodies Wednesday : Halloween Ft Tigerlily, The Sunken Monkey Hotel, Ticketed, 9pm

Celtic Music Concert w/ Deirdre Ni Chinneide and Carmella Baynie, The Chapel, St Joseph’s Spirituality Centre Kincumber, Ticketed, 7pm

The Radical Reels Tour: 7 short action-packed adventure films, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, Ticketed, 7pm - 10pm Montaigne - Complex Album Tour, The Beery Terrigal, Ticketed, 7pm

SATURDAY, NOV 2

Ticketed, 11:30am 4343 0111

Outdoor Cinema: The Grinch, Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club and Golf Course, 7:30pm 4373 1129 Mindfulness & CBT for Stress and Anxiety, Bamboo Buddha Cafe Holgate, Ticketed, 12.30pm - 4.30pm Central Coast Beach Clean Up, Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, 9am - 12pm Birth and Beyond Weekend Program, Gosford Private Hospital, Ticketed, 8.30am - 1pm

National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Toukley Library, Free - no booking’s required, 11am Melbourne Cup by the Sea, Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific, Ticketed, 12pm - 3.30pm

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

Lighthouse Festival, Norah Head Lighthouse, Ticketed, 2pm

Central Coast Branch of the Valhalla Village Craft Group Annual Fete, Australian Plants Society, 25 Mulloway Road, Rotary Club of Kariong, Gold coin entry, 7:30pm Chain Valley Bay North, A Taste of Sociocracy (aka Dynamic Governance) Narara Ecovillage Visitor Centre, Donation entry, 7pm - 9pm

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Star 104.5 Melbourne Cup Picnic Raceday, The Entertainment G rounds, Ticketed, 11am - 5pm

SATURDAY, NOV 16

Art Exhibition: Fab Fakes, The Art House Foyer Exhibition Space, 8/11 - 28/11, Mon-Fri - 10am - 5:30pm

Queen Forever: The Australian Tribute Show, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 8pm 4343 0111

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Prada’s Priscillas: An all-male Christmas revue, The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm

Waterwatch Training Day, Avoca Lagoon, Booking’s required, 9am - 1pm waterwatch@cen.org.au

8.30am The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival - 20th year! The Galleria Ettalong, 9:30am - 4pm

Bouddi Foundation for the Arts: Awards Afternoon w/ special guest Bruce Beresford, Wagstaffe Hall, Ticketed, 2pm - 4pm www.eventbrite.com.au Handmade on the Coast, Woy Woy Wharf, 9am - 2pm

MONDAY, NOV 11

With Brand New ShowThe Chocolate Diet, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 31/10 - 1/11, 7pm & 9:15pm

www.stickytickets.com. au/89352 19-Twenty at Blues on the Mountain, Mangrove Mountain Hall, Ticketed, 6pm Clambake - A different kettle of fish, Wadhayi Ettalong, Ticketed - no door sales, 7:30pm

Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United, Central Coast Stadium, Ticketed, 5pm www.a-league.com.au

The Vietnam Veterans, Wyong Writers Festival Peacekeepers’ & Evening: An Evening with Peacemakers’ Association: Michael Hanrahan, Remembrance Day ACL Taylor Function Room Ceremony, Central Coast Council Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial on the Ettalong waterfront, Chambers Wyong, Ticketed, 6.30pm - 8.30pm 10.45am

TUESDAY, NOV 12 Paul Mcdermott & Gatesy Go Solo, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm

I Am My Own Wife, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm

Wyong Writers Festival, Free Creative Wellbeing The Chapman Building Alliance Française Workshop - Circus Skills, Grounds, Free family event, Conversation Group - Come THURSDAY, NOV 7 Register online, 9am - 3pm and practice your French at WEDNESDAY, NOV 13 Wyoming Community Central Coast Goju Karate any level, Centre: 2pm - 3pm, Ladies of Laughter - Bev Erina League Club, Green Point Community Kincumber and Wamberal, Ramp Up Digital Skills Killick, Steph Tisdell, Kincumber School of Arts First attendance is free, Centre: 11am - 12pm In Your Business, Georgie Carrol and Nikki Hall, 7:15pm 10am – 12pm Gosford RSL, Osborne, SUNDAY, NOV 3 Free Workshop, Central Coast Leagues National Water Week: Christmas Fair, Dogs in the park NSW bit.ly/rotaryworkshop Club, Ticketed, 8pm Whizzy Waterdrop Wyong Anglican Church, Comps & Races, Storytime, 8.30am - 2.30pm Gosford Foreshore Masons Broadway to Ballroom, Edible Plants of the Gosford Library, Parade, 10am - 3pm Laycock Street Community Strickland Forest, Birth and Beyond Free - no booking’s Theatre, Ticketed, Weekend Program, Meet at the Visitors Centre, required, 10.30am Kids Day Out 20th 11am Gosford Private Hospital, Narara Ecovillage, Ticketed, Birthday, Ticketed, 8.30am - 1pm FRIDAY, NOV 8 10.45am - 4pm

Narara Valley High School, Ticketed, 10am - 3pm

THURSDAY, NOV 14

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

SUNDAY, NOV 10

Community & Business Women’s NetworkTwilight Market, NEXUS Smart Hub, 5pm - 9pm

Paul McDermott & Gatesy cckdo.org CCEntertainment : Go Solo, The Great Gig In The The Central Coast Scottish Laycock Street Community Sky, Spectacular, Local Aboriginal Artist Theatre, Ticketed, The Art House Wyong, The Entertainment Grounds, Russell Molony’s 8pm Belles, Bubbles and FRIDAY, NOV 15 THURSDAY, OCT 31 Ticketed, 9am Ticketed, 8pm Community Art Exhibition: Boobies - A Breast Cancer 4335 1485 BIRRUNG, Soapmaking workshop, Tuggerah Lakes U3A Troubadour Folk Club - A Fundraising Luncheon w/ Strasso Returns To Australia Melinda Schneider, Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific, Ticketed, 12pm - 3.30pm

For our Kids Sake Fundraiser - Dinner and Dance, Wyong Leagues Club, Ticketed, 6:30pm

http://www. house Concert w/ George thearthousewyong.com.au/ Mann, Open day at the refurbished Mystery Woy Woy venue Terrigal Rotary Hall, Address provided following 10am - 12pm booking, Ticketed, 2pm

Lucky Surf Supply / Grant Molony Gallery, Free entry, 6pm

Narara Ecovillage Visitors Centre, Ticketed, 2.30pm - 4pm

SUNDAY, NOV 17 Superhero Sunday! Community Fundraiser, Lakelands Community Centre Kanwal, Free face painting and activities, 11am - 3pm

presents a Talk on ‘A recent visit to Japan ’ (M & N Bevege) The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’

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Junior futsal starts Junior futsal has returned at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on October 23 with a comeand-try session and the season proper set to start from October 30.

The season will kick off with an eight-week coaching program which is open to children aged six to 11.

This is followed by the futsal competition which will also run for eight weeks and is open to children aged eight to 11. NSW Government Active Kids Vouchers can be used to register for the programs. SOURCE: Website, 16 Oct 2019 Bill McMahon, Peninsula Leisure Centre

Free training for disabled surfer volunteers The Central Coast Disabled Surfers Association will hold a free training session at Umina Beach on November 23.

The session is being held for people interested in volunteering with the association over the summer beach season. The association is a volunteerrun organisation that enables people of all ages and abilities to take part in one of Australia’s most popular past-times, beach surfing. Volunteers serve to provide a safe surfing experience to a wide range of people with various

disabilities who would otherwise be unable to access the beach. Th Association provides a high volunteer-to-participant ratio, with as many as 30 volunteers for one participant in some cases. The session will be broken into two parts. The Team Leader session will be held from 8:45am at the Umina Surf Club. This will be followed by the Novice Volunteer session from 10:30am. The novice session includes the practical water component and participating volunteers will need

to bring suitable swimwear. “Volunteers do not need to know how to surf. “They just need to be willing to get wet and have some fun. “A training manual and rash shirt will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own wetsuits,” said organiser Ms Pauline Maniskas. For more information, visit the Disabled Surfers Association website. SOURCE: Media release, 16 Oct 2019 Rae Fiechter, Central Coast Disabled Surfers Association

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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

Contact Joe 4344 4363 Central Coast Community Legal Centre Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

4353 4988 contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

Point Clare Community Hall Community Garden Playgroup Craft and Exercise Groups Function or Meeting Hire Managed by Gosford Regional Community Services Enquiries regarding hire to 4323 7483 accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au www.gosfordcommunity.org.au

Community Groups

ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims: Safeguard ABC’s independence, adequate funding, high standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170 www.fabcnsw.org.au

Central Coast Caravanners Inc 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded folk Details from Geoff 0447 882 150 Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Ladies & gents dinner, dancing - BBQs & socialising each w/end. Monthly programme for all areas 0412 200 571 0437 699 366 0407 031 013 50pssg@gmail.com

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

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

4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

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

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

Health Groups Al-Anon If someone’s drinking is causing you problems... Al-Anon can help 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

Central Coast Parkinson’s Support Group We aim to help individuals and their families better manage living with Parkinson’s Disease Guest speakers are a regular feature of our meetings. 2nd Tue - 1.30pm 1800 644 189 Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free confidential professional service to gamblers, family and friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992 GROW Support Groups Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and well-being. Anonymous, free and open to all. Bring a support person if you like. Weekly meetings at Woy Woy, Bateau Bay and Wyong 1800 558 268 www.grow.org.au

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

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship For Schizophrenia/Bipolar/ Mental Health sufferers, family, carers and friends. . 1st Thur - 1pm Room 3 Uniting Church Donnison St Gosford 4344 7989 or 4368 2214 Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club Everglades Country Club 2nd Tues 11am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 1300 650 594

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

Soundwaves A cappella harmony for Men – new members welcome. Rehearsals Mondays 7.00pm to 9.30pm Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford Ring Max on 4324 3631 or Kieran 4324 1977

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Peninsula Com. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm 0412 756 446 www.oa.org

Troubadour Central Coast Folk, Traditional & Acoustic Music and Spoken Word Concerts, Ukulele meets, and Sessions 4th Sat 7pm CWA Hall Woy Woy 4342 6716

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

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

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

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Political Groups

Umina Ettalong Branch 2nd Mon Umina Beach Bowling Club 7.30pm 4342 3676 Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Woy Woy Branch Everglades Country Club 7.30pm 2nd Mon Peninsula Day Branch 1pm 2nd Mon CWA Hall Woy Woy 4341 9946 Liberal Party of Australia Woy Woy Branch 4th Thur 6.30pm Club Umina, Melbourne Ave, Umina Beach woywoyliberals@gmail.com

Peninsula Lighthouse Guiding you through the storm - Your only local mobile BlueWave Living counselling service Woy Woy Community Supporting ALL people Aged Care facility providing suffering from Domestic residential aged care to the Violence offering a holistic frail aged. program making our Permanent and respite care community safer. accommodation available. Information 2nd and 4th Wed Counselling services available Monday @ Ettalong Baptist - 10am - 4344 2599 Church Barrenjoey Room , reception@bluewaveliving.org.au book an appointment: 0417 472 374 penlighthouse@gmail.com www.peninsulalighthouse.info/

Central Coast Greens Active regarding ecological sustainability, social & economic justice, peace & non-violence, grassroots democracy & getting Greens elected 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Service Groups Lions Club of Woy Woy 3rd Mon. Woy Woy Leagues Club

Make new friends and have fun while serving your community. 0478 959 895

2nd & 4th Tue, 7:30PM, Ettalong Diggers 0408 416 356

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Sport

Southern Spirit struggles after strong start The Southern Spirit Cricket Club has started strongly in the Central Coast Cricket Association first grade competition with wins over Warnervale and NararaWyoming in rounds one and two. However, they came unstuck in rounds three and four with back to back losses to last year’s premiers Wyong and The Entrance. The mixed result saw the Spirit land in the dead middle of the pack moving into round five which was contested in sunny conditions on October 19. This was the first non-double round of the season with the Spirit set to play ladder leaders LisarowOurimbah. Batting first, the Spirit struggled and were dismissed in the 30th over for 65, following a multi-

pronged attack led by Matt Jones with 3/9 off eight overs in his first game of the year, Ben Sunshine with 3/3 off five overs and Matt Sunshine 2/14. Jordan O’Donnell was the pick of the Spirit batters with an unbeaten 23, whilst Lachlan Cork continued his good season with 19 runs at the top of the order. In reply, Lisarow-Ourimbah lost four wickets in passing the total in the 12th over and took a convincing six-wicket win. SOURCE: Media release, 21 Oct 2019 Garry Burkinshaw, Central Coast Cricket Association

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Sports

Men’s pairs champions Woy Woy Bowling Club has crowned its new

Men’s Pairs Champions. Ken Blake teamed up

PUBLIC NOTICE

Proposed termination of Strata Scheme No 40509 being property situated at 22 South Street Umina Beach NSW 2257 Notice is given of an intention to apply to the Registrar General for an order terminating the above Strata Scheme and the consequent winding up of the Owners Corporation, pursuant to section 142 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW). Any person having any claim against the Owners Corporation of the above Strata Scheme or any estate or interest in or claim against any of the lots comprised in the Strata Scheme is required, on or before 11/11/2019, to send particulars of the estate, interest or claim to PO Box 465 Rockdale NSW 2216

with Graham Kenney as they played Dave Higgins and Gary Anderson on October 16. The weather on the day was conducive for bowls and the players adapted quickly to the pace of the synthetic green, according to club publicity officer Mr Patrick Croke. The first six ends saw Blake and Kenney establish an early lead of six shots to two. Higgins and Anderson then fired back, controlling the momentum for the next 10 ends surging to a 12 shot lead, he said. Although Blake and Kenney fought hard to bridge the gap, it was not to be their day with Higgins and Anderson going on to claim the title with a 23 to 17 win. SOURCE: Media release, 18 Oct 2019 Patrick Croke, Woy Woy Bowling Club

Surf club members meet Prince Edward Three members of Killcare Surf Life Saving Club have met Prince Edward as part of the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Lisette Tyson, Nael Malik and Zachary Webb were among Killcare’s first crop of Duke of Edinburgh participants who travelled to Government House on September 14 to take part

in the 60th anniversary celebration. There they met Prince Edward and NSW Governor Ms Margaret Beazley. Prince Edward is chairman of the board of trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation. The Award aims to improve skills and physical wellbeing, as a young person volunteers in their community and undertakes

an adventurous journey in a team. Since 1959, 775,000 young Australians have completed the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Currently, more than 45,000 young Australians are assisted by 60,000 volunteers to undertake their Award challenge every year. SOURCE: Newsletter, 11 Oct 2019 Craig Sheppard, Killcare SLSC

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Sport

First victory for women’s cricket team The Southern Spirit Cricket Club recorded their first women’s competition victory when their inaugural Women’s T20 team won its round one fixture against Narara-Wyoming.

who finished their innings at 6/115. The Spirit would continue this momentum when NararaWyoming came into bat, with the side dismissed for 72, with Kelly Dearing and Cattley each taking two wickets.

Batting first, the Spirit led by an unbeaten 44 from Nicole Cattley and 18 not out from Leisel Collins

SOURCE: Media release, 14 Oct 2019 Garry Burkinshaw, Central Coast Cricket Association

TIDE CHART FORT DENISON

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect.

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0408 0.32 0326 0.24 0243 0.19 1032 1.87 0946 1.87 0900 1.83 TUE WED 1702 0.22 1610 0.18 1517 0.18 2304 1.47 2214 1.58 2123 1.68 0049 1.26 0533 0.52 0450 0.42 0618 0.62 1203 1.76 1117 1.83 FRI SAT 1251 1.66 1755 0.29 1849 0.37 1946 0.46 2356 1.36 0249 1.16 0356 1.17 0146 1.19 0919 0.78 0709 0.71 0809 0.76 MON TUE 1440 1.47 1545 1.42 1342 1.56 2242 0.56 2145 0.56 2046 0.52 0547 1.30 0015 0.49 0457 1.22 0630 1.38 1030 0.76 1134 0.71 THU FRI 1228 0.64 1649 1.41 1745 1.42 1832 1.45 2331 0.53 0052 0.46 0126 0.43 0158 0.41 0744 1.55 0817 1.62 0709 1.47 SUN MON 1434 0.43 1355 0.49 1314 0.56 1954 1.47 2031 1.47 1915 1.46

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

Swimming club recognises life members with plaque The Woy Woy Swimming Club has unveiled a new plaque honouring the commitment of its life members and to recognise four new life members.

Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch officiated at the unveiling on October 23. “The Woy Woy Swim Club has a long history of swimming education on the Peninsula,” she said. “It is important we recognise the members that have taught generations of young locals the most fundamental skill necessary to live where we do – to swim,” she said. Club secretary Ms Jessie Linnart thanked Ms Tesch for donating the money required to purchase the new plaque. “Without the funding provided

by Liesl, we would not have been able to replace our tired existing life members’ plaque. “This new plaque presents a fresh and clear list of past and current life members for the community to see and appreciate,” she said. Mr Geoffrey Turner, aged 96, is one of the club’s longest-serving life members. Mr Turner said he had enjoyed every aspect of his time with the club and had held a number of positions over the years. “I got involved with the club because it is a terrific way to keep active and stay fit. “During my time with the club, I have been responsible for keeping time, assisting with refereeing and teaching our younger swimmers,” he said. Ms Tesch said Mr Turner was

testament to how participation in a social club, coupled with a healthy lifestyle, can make anyone seem young-at-heart. Club representative champion Mr Joshua Smith also praised the club. “I have been a member and represented Woy Woy at local, state and national swimming competitions for a number of years. “I have made long-lasting friendships and enjoyed the friendly rivalry that takes place at this club,” he said. As part of the unveiling club members Ms Vanessa Smith, Ms Katelyn Smith, Ms Annette Press and Ms Sandra Erichsen were all recognised on the new plaque as life members. SOURCE: Media release, 23 Oct 2019 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

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Sport

Bailey wins medals in bowls championships Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club youth player Bailey Meti has returned with medals from the Australian Under-18 Bowls Championships. The Championships were hosted by Victoria’s Bendigo Bowls Club from October 2 to 4, with Bailey bowling for Team NSW. After two days of competition, it came down to the NSW Blues and the Queensland Maroons to determine which state would walk away as this year’s national youth champions and secure the Robert

Middleton Trophy. Sadly, for the Blues, the Maroons proved untouchable, taking the trophy as well as the boys’ and girls’ overall trophies. Bailey had an excellent run through the competition in the Boys’ Triples and Fours, where he was a part of the NSW team that took the gold medal in both events, according to Mr Domenic Favata of Bowls Australia. SOURCE: Media release, 5 Oct 2019 Domenic Favata, Bowls Australia

Bailey Meti with his NSW Blues teammates

Pelicans win medals in State championships The Ettalong Pelicans Masters Swim Club has won several medals at the recent Masters NSW State Championships which were held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on October 12 and 13. More than 200 Masters swimmers competed in the event. The Pelicans entered an 11-person team. Club captain Ms Marion Dreyer said members were keen to show visiting clubs what they could do while they had the home turf advantage. “Dressed in our new long sleeve club tee shirts, we were all pumped and ready to achieve our personal goals. “Our team won seven gold medals, 16 silvers and six bronze. “Cameron Horn broke two state records and one of our relay teams won gold in the 4x50 Medley Relay, beating five other teams. “To top off our great personal achievements, we won the Division 3 points score for the second year in a row.

“We were also presented with a trophy from the Long Distance State Championships, held last month at Knox Grammar School, as winners of Division 3 point score,” Ms Dreyer said.

Ms Dreyer said the club hoped their recent success would help attract new members. “We are currently recruiting for new members. “If you like to swim, why not

come and join us Thursday nights at Peninsula Leisure Centre from 7pm. “We also do long distance swims on Monday afternoons. “You don’t have to be fast, just

enjoy swimming. “Our motto is fun, friendship and fitness,” Ms Dreyer said. SOURCE: Media release, 23 Oct 2019 Marion Dreyer, Ettalong Pelicans Swim Club

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