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Bays meeting fills all committee positions Council budgets $26 million for Peninsula projects Just on $26 million has been budgeted by Central Coast Council for projects on the Peninsula over the next year.

Of 54 projects totalling $25,957,202, more than $6.67 million of them are dependant on external funding yet to be approved.

The most costly project is the $5.7 million Woy Woy wharf stage two construction.

The $5 million Umina skate park project was approved “pending external grant”.

The next most expensive project is the $4.29 million replacement of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system at the Peninsula Leisure Centre.

A further $110,000 will be spent on “rolling facility improvements and equipment replacement” at the leisure centre.

A $1.35 million Rogers Park amenities building upgrade was also approved.

Just eight projects account for almost $19 million. Another eight projects account for a further three million dollars, with the remaining 38 projects totalling just four million dollars.

The budget was approved as part of the Council’s Operational Plan at the council’s July 27 meeting.

An upgrade of the Umina oval (Etta Rd) sportsground amenities building will cost $900,000 “pending external grant”.

A further $200,000 was allocated to the investigation and design of an upgrade to the “Umina Oval (Melbourne Ave) sportsground amenities building”.

An amount of $200,000 was also approved for the upgrade of the Umina Tennis Clubhouse, also at Umina oval.

Another $10,000 will be spent on irrigation upgrades at Umina oval.

An allocation of $650,000 has been made to Stage Three of the

Everglades catchment drainage upgrade.

An upgrade to the Ocean Beach Holiday Park access road and associated car parking will cost $570,000.

The intersection of Ocean Beach Rd and Rawson Rd, Woy Woy, will be upgraded at a cost of $500,000.

Gem Rd, in Pearl Beach, will be upgraded and associated drainage and pavement works will undertaken at a cost of $420,000.

An amount of $405,000 has been budgeted for a stormwater improvement at Woy Woy tip.

A similar amount has been allocated (“pending external grant”) for Stage One work on the Hobart Ave and Melbourne Ave intersection project, including kerb, footpath and pedestrian crossing.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 27 Jul 2020

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A special general meeting held by The Bays Community Group has resulted in all positions on the committee being filled for the first time in a number of years.

Ms Gwynneth Weir is new president of the group.

The meeting was scheduled after the group’s annual meeting on June 24 failed to elect a president, vice-president or secretary.

Ms Weir said the special meeting had “a great turnout of residents”.

“This has resulted in an exciting cross-section of committee members – young people, the young-at-heart, those new to The Bays, long-time residents and an amazing collection of skills and experience,” she said.

“Having a full complement will bring many benefits, not least with respect to the sharing of the workload.

“It is always good to have new members, bringing new ideas as well as strengths and skills that will be invaluable going forward, alongside those that have been involved before.

“I am already hearing exciting new ideas for future Bays events.

“It would be great if we were able open up the hall more frequently, offering more opportunities for residents to come together and enjoy each other’s company.

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“Some events might appeal more to our younger residents, some to our more mature residents and hopefully lots of events that all ages might enjoy.”

Ms Weir said she felt honoured to be elected president.

“Following on from our last two presidents, Cathy Gleeson and Bob Puffett, I know I have big shoes to fill.

“What a great job they have done for The Bays for so many years.

“We all appreciate the many hours they have put in and look forward to seeing them at future events while they sit back and relax,” she said.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 11 Aug 2020 Gwynneth Weir, The Bays Community Group

Peninsula contribution plans now on council website The Peninsula’s seven developer contribution plans are now displayed on Central Coast Council’s website, following an audit of the council by the NSW AuditorGeneral.

However, the Peninsula’s seven plans are likely to be superseded when the Council’s 54 developer contribution plans will be joined in a new consolidated contributions plan expected to be ready around the middle of next year, according to the audit report.

Councils collect local infrastructure contributions from developers to fund infrastructure

required to service and support new development, according to the Auditor-General’s report.

The audit found the council was in breach of developer contribution plan provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act as recently as last year.

“Central Coast Council breached the EP and A Act between 2001 and 2019 when it used local infrastructure contributions for administration costs,” the audit concluded.

The audit found that the council used the contributions collected to pay for administration expenses under contributions plans.

“Administration expenses were paid using funds collected under 40 contributions plans inherited from Gosford City Council which had no allowance for administration.

“Following amalgamation in 2016, this practice continued until 2019 under Central Coast Council.

“The Council made an adjustment of $13.2 million in the 2018-19 financial statements to reimburse the contributions fund from the general council fund.

“This adjustment includes interest foregone since 2001.

“These funds were repaid in late 2019.”

The council has agreed to an Auditor-General recommendation

to “obtain independent validation of the adjustment made to the restricted asset accounts and general fund to repay contributions spent on administration, and adjustments made to each infrastructure category within the contribution plans”.

The audit report said that developer contributions “can represent a significant source of council’s annual revenue and cash balance”.

In Central Coast Council’s case, cash contributions amounted to 36 per cent of cash or cash-equivalent funds.

Central Coast Council chief executive Mr Gary Murphy wrote

to the auditor in April accepting all the audit’s recommendations but asked that the December deadline to be pushed back a year.

The Peninsula’s contribution plans include three for car parking: plan 67 for Woy Woy, plan 68 for Umina and plan 72 for Ettalong.

The Peninsula’s other four contribution plans are: plan 31A Drainage, plan 31B Roadworks, plan 31C Open Space and Recreation and plan 31D Community Facilities and Services.

SOURCE: Media release, 17 Aug 2020 Margaret Crawford, NSW Auditor General

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Road works on the Peninsula totalling $1.4 million have received State and Federal funding.

Almost $1 million of this will be spent in Woy Woy Rd. The road pavement will be upgraded in Woy Woy Rd near Wattle Cr, Phegans Bay, and “audio” edge and centre

lines installed, at a total cost of $305,000.

At Culgoa Rd, Horsfield Bay, a painted median barrier will be installed, with non-skid pavement, shoulder widening around the curve and enhanced warning signs at a cost of $513,000.

Near Nagari Rd, Woy Woy, the road pavement will be upgraded,

audio edge and centre lines will be installed, together with vehicle activated signs, at a cost of $165,000.

A total of $238,000 will be spent in Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy. A raised pedestrian threshold and crossing will be installed with electronic signage at a cost of $130,000.

Pedestrian “safety improvements” will be made for 300 metres and a raised pedestrian crossing installed at a cost of $108,000; A total of $180,000 has been allocated over two years, for improvements to corner of Mt Ettalong Rd with Hobart Ave. The project is expected to be

designed in 2020-21 at a cost of $50,000, with construction of the shoulder widening, median separation and upgraded road pavement at a cost of $130,000 taking place in 2021-22.

The project aims to reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.4, 9 Jun 2020

War memorial to get a facelift Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Adam Crouch said conservation work to be undertaken on the memorial in Brick Wharf Rd, included cleaning and repairs to the spire, as well as

repairs to the marble inscription plaques.

“The Central Coast community lost many, many people to war and this sacrifice should never be forgotten,” Mr Crouch said.

“Woy Woy War Memorial is a place where our community regularly pays tribute to the war effort and it also represents a part of our community’s history.”

Funding is available on a bi-

annual basis, with applications for the next round of funding closing on November 11.

SOURCE Media release, 8 July 2020 Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal

Crouch defends need for $7 million roundabout Mr Adam Crouch has defended the need for a $7 million roundabout at the corner of Maitland Bay Dr and Picnic Pde, Ettalong, as the work began on July 6.

Working bees weed and mulch Runway Park gardens The Umina Community Group has been holding a series of working bees to weed and mulch gardens at the Runway Park in Trafalgar Ave, Woy Woy.

12, from 10am for an hour each day.

The group will also be at the park when Central Coast Council’s Landcare team plans to coordinate a National Tree Day activity on Sunday, August 2.

The event is expected to include planting on site, giveaways of native plant seedlings and a sausage sizzle.

“Residents receiving seedlings at each site will be asked to plant them within their property boundaries rather than in road reserves,” according to a report prepared for the May 11 Council meeting by council’s environmental manager Mr Luke Sulkowski.

“Encouraging planting within road reserves without direct guidance is challenging due to the

potential risks to the community member working unsupervised on a Council roadside, and the presence of underground infrastructure that could be impacted from the tree.”

The event “will be dependent on restrictions applying as a result of the current Covid-19 pandemic in August”.

The report related the event

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Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Adam Crouch has welcomed the introduction of a new Low Rise Housing Diversity Code on the Central Coast.

Woy Woy War Memorial is set for a facelift following an allocation of $9600 from the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund.

The most recent was on Sunday, June 14.

Two more are planned for Thursday, July 2, and Sunday, July

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Roads receive $1.4 million in government funding

to the Council’s Community Strategic Plan aim to “educate the community on the value and importance of natural areas and biodiversity and to encourage community involvement in caring for our natural environment”.

SOURCE: Social media, 18 June 2020 Umina Community Group Central Coast Council agenda 6.3, 11 May 2020

“This upgrade is absolutely necessary for this busy intersection, and when completed will massively ease congestion and improve access in and out of Ettalong,” said Mr Crouch, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal.

He said Central Coast Council had issued a licence to Transport for NSW to occupy part of Ettalong Oval for 12 months during the intersection upgrade.

The northern section of Ettalong Oval, next to the Broken Bay Scout Group hall, would be fenced off and used for access by construction vehicles and plants, storage of materials, equipment, containers and shed, temporary fencing and

gating associated with the upgrade works, he said.

“The upgrade includes installing a new raised concrete roundabout, concrete medians, new shared pathways, a pedestrian refuge and on-road cycle lanes,” Mr Crouch said.

“There are 19,000 motorists who travel through this intersection each day.

“It serves as the main link between the Peninsula and suburbs to the north of the Rip Bridge like Empire Bay and Kincumber.

Initial work involved utility relocations, setting up a temporary site compound on Picnic Pde, vegetation removal and installation of signs, and erosion and sediment control measures, he said.

Work would be carried out on weekdays and some night shifts would be required.

SOURCE Media release, 6 July 2020 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

He said the purpose of the Code was to improve housing affordability as well as encourage more housing diversity.

The Central Coast was one of 46 Local Government Areas which had the Code implemented on July 1.

“The Code only applies where a council has already zoned land for this type of development,” Mr Crouch said.

“Every council in NSW has had more than two years to tailor the Code to their communities.”

However, the State Opposition is calling for the Code to be scrapped or heavily amended.

“The Code sets aside Council planning controls and allows more intense, unplanned development,” said Shadow Minister for Local Government Mr Greg Warren.

“Under the Code, terrace houses, dual occupancy and manor houses will be fast tracked

as ‘complying developments’ in as little as 20 days.

“These do not require a full development application to a council, only a complying development certificate issued by a certifier.

“This process removes Council oversight and community input.

“The Code has been described

by many councils as overdevelopment by stealth and has the potential to overcrowd suburban streets across the state.”

Local Government NSW, an association of councils, said it made it harder for councils to uphold community confidence in an orderly development system that supported the local character

of their areas.

Association president Ms Linda Scott said the Government should allow councils to retain the power to decide on individual developments, ensuring the right balance between the need for different forms and size of housing that support existing amenity and local community expectations.

SOURCE: Media statement, 22 Jul 2020 Adam Crouch, Parilamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Media release, 7 Jul 2020 Greg Warren, Shadow Minister for Local Government Media release, 1 Jul 2020 Linda Scott, Local Government NSW

Councillors give themselves a pay rise

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It will include the reconstruction of Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide Aves.

The proposed upgrade will consist of the installation of traffic lights, turn lanes, bike lanes, kerb and gutter, parking, pathways, lighting, storm water drainage, driveway reconstruction and replacement tree planting.

The existing pedestrian crossing on Hobart Ave would be removed as part of the works.

The project aims to make the existing road environment safer for all road users including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

Funding for construction has not yet been secured.

Community members can view the draft designs for the proposed upgrade and give feedback until Thursday, August 20, on the yourvoiceourcoast.com website.

SOURCE: Website, 6 Aug 2020 Yourvoiceourcoast, Central Coast Council More plans - Page 12

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slap in the face of our ratepayers by an out of touch Council, clearly spending someone else’s money.”

Gosford West ward’s Cr Holstein, whose ward covers the Peninsula, defended the increase.

“This remuneration argument has been going on for 30 years and one reason council can’t attract a wide range of councillors is because the pay is woeful,” he said.

“This is a reclassification of the work we do.

“It works out about $30 a week.

“It is the sixth largest council in Australia and one of the biggest financially in Australia.’’

He suggested it was quite easy to see from attendance records that some councillors found it hard to get to all meetings because of other commitments.

He said his diary showed in one year he had attended more than 130 meetings, more than 80 events and more than 60 video meetings.

The pay increase became available because the Local Government Remuneration Board had reclassified council.

While councillors did not have to adopt the maximum amount, a report from council staff recommended that it was

appropriate for a council the size of the Central Coast to remunerate councillors at the higher level.

“While this represents an increase, this needs to be considered in the light of the fact that Council has long held that it should be in a different category,” the report said.

The council is now the only council in a new category of Major Strategic Area, with a remuneration range the same as for a Major Regional City.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 3.4 and 6.1, 13 and 27 Jul 2020

Central Coast Council has “recommissioned” the ground water treatment plant sited at its Woy Woy depot in Gallipoli Ave.

In a report to the July 27 Council meeting, water services section manager Mr Luke Drury provided an update “on the status of major infrastructure projects currently underway that contribute to water security”.

“Operation of the Woy Woy Ground Water Treatment Plant was suspended due to a relatively secure water supply position in 2010,” he reported.

“Works to reinstate the supply of water from the Woy Woy Borefield and treatment of the water at the Woy Woy Ground Water Treatment Plant commenced in 2019.

“Operation of the Woy Woy Bore Water Treatment Plant has recommenced.

“Production volumes are approximately 1.8 million litres per day, which is enough water to keep the plant operating well and available for increase in supply volumes up to 2-3 million litres per day (based on yield from the available groundwater bores) as required.

“Treated groundwater is being supplied into the distribution network from June.”

He said the “next milestone” would be to “review operating strategies to enable efficient and ongoing periodic operation of the plant to maintain availability of assets over the longer term”.

The project is expected to be completed before the end of the year.

In another report, the Council’s Catchments and Coast committee had heard that a case study was being conducted in the “Everglades Catchment” to help understand and

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develop a model of the interaction between groundwater and surface water.

The aim was to explore how effective the “integrated water management” approach was in improviing surface water run-off.

The report said the study would “complement floodplain risk management studies and plans”, presumably including the one for the Woy Woy Peninsula which would have a consultation “with relevant stakeholders” to be completed by August next year.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.4 and 3.1, 27 Jul 2020

Our 500th issue This is the 500th issue of Peninsula News.

It started 21 years ago in April 1999.

Peninsula News has been the result of a unique arrangement between a voluntary community group and a private business.

To celebrate, this issue contains a four-page feature about the origins and purpose of the newspaper, its evolution and the people who have been with it from the start.

It includes a reproduction of the front page of the first edition of the newspaper.

See feature, pages 18-21

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Ground water treatment starts again rates by $4.4M after losing $41M last financial year and now the same people can somehow justify a pay rise with the mayor getting a further $11,000 bringing her total remuneration to $131, 000 plus a luxury car and expenses.

“If this were a private corporation working on real KPIs and performance criteria, the administrators would have been called long ago.

“Simply put, our community is really struggling under the weight of Covid-19, struggling to make ends meet and struggling to find a job, let alone to get a pay rise.

“This just says it all, an absolute

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Comment sought on Umina intersection upgrade plans Central Coast Council is seeking comment on a planned upgrade of the intersection of Hobart and Melbourne Aves, Umina Beach.

Central Coast councillors have voted eight to six to give themselves a pay rise at the July 13 council meeting.

The pay rise was supported by most Labor councillors as well as independents Cr Jane Smith, Cr Chris Holstein and Cr Louise Greenaway.

Cr Greg Best, Cr Bruce McLachlan and Liberal Cr Jilly Pilon, Cr Rebecca Gale and Cr Chris Burke voted against it.

Labor councillor Cr Doug Vincent also voted against the pay rise and one Liberal councillor, Cr Troy Marquart, was not at the meeting.

A councillor’s remuneration now rises from $30,410 per year to $32,040.

The Mayoral fee moves from $88,600 to $99,800.

The full increase means an adjustment to the council budget of an additional $35,650.

However, the matter will be discussed again at the next council meeting after Cr Best gave notice he would move a rescission motion.

Cr McLachlan said he would support the rescission motion.

Cr Best said: “This will give all concerned another opportunity to reconsider this totally out-of-touch self-awarded pay rise.

“This Council recently raised

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A total of 70.6mm fell on the Peninsula, compared to the August average of 67mm, according to figures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of Umina.

A fall of 46mm was recorded on Monday, August 10, and a fall of 10mm on Saturday, August 8.

No rain fell in the first seven days of the month and none has fallen since August 16.

The total for the year to date stands at 1222.7mm.

This is 31.2 per cent above the average cumulative total at the end of August of 932mm.

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The Peninsula has received its monthly average rainfall for August over nine days in the last fortnight.

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Of 54 projects totalling $25,957,202, more than $6.67 million of them are dependant on external funding yet to be approved.

The most costly project is the $5.7 million Woy Woy wharf stage two construction.

The $5 million Umina skate park project was approved “pending external grant”.

The next most expensive project is the $4.29 million replacement of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system at the Peninsula Leisure Centre.

A further $110,000 will be spent on “rolling facility improvements and equipment replacement” at the leisure centre.

A $1.35 million Rogers Park amenities building upgrade was also approved.

Just eight projects account for almost $19 million. Another eight projects account for a further three million dollars, with the remaining 38 projects totalling just four million dollars.

The budget was approved as part of the Council’s Operational Plan at the council’s July 27 meeting.

An upgrade of the Umina oval (Etta Rd) sportsground amenities building will cost $900,000 “pending external grant”.

A further $200,000 was allocated to the investigation and design of an upgrade to the “Umina Oval (Melbourne Ave) sportsground amenities building”.

An amount of $200,000 was also approved for the upgrade of the Umina Tennis Clubhouse, also at Umina oval.

Another $10,000 will be spent on irrigation upgrades at Umina oval.

An allocation of $650,000 has been made to Stage Three of the

Everglades catchment drainage upgrade.

An upgrade to the Ocean Beach Holiday Park access road and associated car parking will cost $570,000.

The intersection of Ocean Beach Rd and Rawson Rd, Woy Woy, will be upgraded at a cost of $500,000.

Gem Rd, in Pearl Beach, will be upgraded and associated drainage and pavement works will undertaken at a cost of $420,000.

An amount of $405,000 has been budgeted for a stormwater improvement at Woy Woy tip.

A similar amount has been allocated (“pending external grant”) for Stage One work on the Hobart Ave and Melbourne Ave intersection project, including kerb, footpath and pedestrian crossing.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 27 Jul 2020

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A special general meeting held by The Bays Community Group has resulted in all positions on the committee being filled for the first time in a number of years.

Ms Gwynneth Weir is new president of the group.

The meeting was scheduled after the group’s annual meeting on June 24 failed to elect a president, vice-president or secretary.

Ms Weir said the special meeting had “a great turnout of residents”.

“This has resulted in an exciting cross-section of committee members – young people, the young-at-heart, those new to The Bays, long-time residents and an amazing collection of skills and experience,” she said.

“Having a full complement will bring many benefits, not least with respect to the sharing of the workload.

“It is always good to have new members, bringing new ideas as well as strengths and skills that will be invaluable going forward, alongside those that have been involved before.

“I am already hearing exciting new ideas for future Bays events.

“It would be great if we were able open up the hall more frequently, offering more opportunities for residents to come together and enjoy each other’s company.

Gwynneth Weir

“Some events might appeal more to our younger residents, some to our more mature residents and hopefully lots of events that all ages might enjoy.”

Ms Weir said she felt honoured to be elected president.

“Following on from our last two presidents, Cathy Gleeson and Bob Puffett, I know I have big shoes to fill.

“What a great job they have done for The Bays for so many years.

“We all appreciate the many hours they have put in and look forward to seeing them at future events while they sit back and relax,” she said.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 11 Aug 2020 Gwynneth Weir, The Bays Community Group

Peninsula contribution plans now on council website The Peninsula’s seven developer contribution plans are now displayed on Central Coast Council’s website, following an audit of the council by the NSW AuditorGeneral.

However, the Peninsula’s seven plans are likely to be superseded when the Council’s 54 developer contribution plans will be joined in a new consolidated contributions plan expected to be ready around the middle of next year, according to the audit report.

Councils collect local infrastructure contributions from developers to fund infrastructure

required to service and support new development, according to the Auditor-General’s report.

The audit found the council was in breach of developer contribution plan provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act as recently as last year.

“Central Coast Council breached the EP and A Act between 2001 and 2019 when it used local infrastructure contributions for administration costs,” the audit concluded.

The audit found that the council used the contributions collected to pay for administration expenses under contributions plans.

“Administration expenses were paid using funds collected under 40 contributions plans inherited from Gosford City Council which had no allowance for administration.

“Following amalgamation in 2016, this practice continued until 2019 under Central Coast Council.

“The Council made an adjustment of $13.2 million in the 2018-19 financial statements to reimburse the contributions fund from the general council fund.

“This adjustment includes interest foregone since 2001.

“These funds were repaid in late 2019.”

The council has agreed to an Auditor-General recommendation

to “obtain independent validation of the adjustment made to the restricted asset accounts and general fund to repay contributions spent on administration, and adjustments made to each infrastructure category within the contribution plans”.

The audit report said that developer contributions “can represent a significant source of council’s annual revenue and cash balance”.

In Central Coast Council’s case, cash contributions amounted to 36 per cent of cash or cash-equivalent funds.

Central Coast Council chief executive Mr Gary Murphy wrote

to the auditor in April accepting all the audit’s recommendations but asked that the December deadline to be pushed back a year.

The Peninsula’s contribution plans include three for car parking: plan 67 for Woy Woy, plan 68 for Umina and plan 72 for Ettalong.

The Peninsula’s other four contribution plans are: plan 31A Drainage, plan 31B Roadworks, plan 31C Open Space and Recreation and plan 31D Community Facilities and Services.

SOURCE: Media release, 17 Aug 2020 Margaret Crawford, NSW Auditor General

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Lane between surf clubs to be primarily for pedestrians A narrow lane which connects Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club at Ocean Beach Rd with Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club at Trafalgar Ave will become primarily a pedestrian

thoroughfare, with changes costing $327,528.

The lane, which is a continuation of The Esplanade, will become a shared zone with the installation of seating, signage and landscaping.

The shared zone was proposed

by the Umina Community Group.

Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said: “The Umina Beach community have been after improvements to this area for some time.

“In successfully securing this grant, Council is able to create a safer, more accessible zone to be

enjoyed by the community.”

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Adam Crouch said Central Coast Council would receive $327,528 from the NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces program.

“The pandemic has prompted

the NSW Government to invest in new and improved pedestrian and active transport links that facilitate social distancing,” Mr Crouch said.

SOURCE: Media release, 20 Aug 2020 Adam Crouch, Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast

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Woy Woy is graffiti hotspot, draft council strategy claims A draft Council strategy on graffiti claims that Woy Woy is one of five graffiti hotspots on the Coast, responsible for 6.6 per cent of graffiti reports to police in the region.

However, the strategy does not disclose the rate per head of population, nor does it report the figures for the Peninsula as a whole.

It does not discuss whether a higher reporting rate is the result of a higher level of community

concern about graffiti.

The draft Graffiti Management Strategy for Central Coast Council is open for public comment until September 13.

Five approaches are suggested for dealing with graffiti: Rapid response, working in partnership, reporting graffiti, providing art opportunities and prevention.

The draft strategy states that the Council is only responsible for removing graffiti from its own property, and not from private property.

However, it suggests a trial program to remove graffiti from commercial properties in principal town centres, including Woy Woy. Council director Ms Julie Vaughan said that the strategy would replace plans of the former Gosford City and Wyong Shire.

“The draft strategy is based on evidence about what works, reflects best practices in graffiti management and is the result of input from a range of local stakeholders.

“Not only does it aim to create

a sustainable, significant and measurable reduction in graffiti on the Central Coast, it also looks at ways to increase community awareness and understanding of the issue and provide residents with legitimate avenues to express themselves creatively.”

Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said that Council was committed to “working collaboratively with community partners” and developing programs that will make a difference in stamping out graffiti.

“Graffiti affects neighbourhood appearance, businesses and community confidence in the safety and security of public places,” Mayor Matthews said.

“This strategy seeks to reduce the negative impacts of graffiti felt by the community and visitors and increase pride in local areas.”

SOURCE: Media release, 19 Aug 2020 Cherie Mildwater, Central Coast Council

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Clr Jane Smith - Independent Deputy Mayor Central Coast Council Adoption of Operational Plan and Budget during COVID-19 All Councils need to set their budget at the beginning of each financial year. As with many organisations, Council has also been impacted by COVID-19 and we have needed to consider what those impacts might mean.

• This is the largest capital works program that Council has budgeted to date and one of the largest in the state at $225m with a further $33m of projects awaiting grant funding confirmation

Our CEO and staff were proactive in considering the impacts of the pandemic. Council engaged independent expertise to model different scenarios and provide advice in a time of great uncertainty.

• In considering the revised budget, we have deferred some works however, this will be reviewed each quarter to consider how we can amend the budget with changing circumstances

Our staff developed a revised budget based on sound principles – living within our means, minimising job losses, maintaining essential services and stimulating the local economy. There were also workshops with Councillors to consider adjustments that needed to be made.

• We are forecasting an operating deficit of $13.3 million excluding capital grants and contributions

Budgets are always contested ground - with everybody wanting their own priorities to be in the document. There are numerous discussions about how we best apply funds across this large region in a fair and equitable way. There is inevitably lots of criticism and a level of frustration that is felt by everybody - our staff and our Councillors, all trying to deliver the best for our community with a finite amount of money.

The final version of the Budget and Operational Plan was adopted on 27 July. It is a realistic, responsible and responsive budget at this time of economic uncertainty.

One of the strategies we will employ over the next year will be a review process to monitor income against our scenario planning. This will enable Council to respond to any changes more quickly and will include bringing projects forward when we can.

Some key points about this year’s budget and Operational Plan: • Council has budgeted $564.3 million for the delivery of essential services and $225 million for capital works across the region

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Commencement of work at Woy Woy Wharf

When considering the operating deficit, it is worth noting the cost shifting that puts an additional burden on Council.

Cost shifting is where the State government puts additional demands on Council without the funding to deliver those functions.

• We have had to absorb the amalgamation costs of $40m with still more to come.

• Like all Councils we absorb cost shifting costs which for us is in the order of $44m each year

With Councillor Chris Holstein and Adam Crouch, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, to mark the commencement of construction of Woy Woy wharf

I was pleased to represent Mayor Lisa Matthews on 18 August at the commencement of works for the new Woy Woy wharf. This is a major wharf redevelopment project that will • We have a direct loss of revenue as a result of Local benefit Woy Woy and the Central Coast more broadly.

Infrastructure Contributions from developers being The new Woy Woy Town Centre wharf will become an iconic part of the local area. Its floating pontoon reduced from 4% to 1% by the state government. This means 1% goes to Council and 3% goes to the State will ensure it is accessible in most tide and weather conditions. This is a great example of the State government. This is several million dollars a year less government and Council working together to fund and deliver infrastructure that our community wants and needs. The project is an investment of approximately $5.6 million including $3.99 million from income while our staff still have to do the same work. the NSW Government’s Regional Communities Development Fund and $1.33 million from Council.

• The recent IPART determination has reduced our income It is expected that work will be completed by the end of the financial year. During construction, the by $35m per year - yet we are still required to maintain commercial wharf will operate as the main wharf for ferry services. the same or greater levels of expenditure.

View the final Operational Plan and Budget at: www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/delivery-programand-operational-plan

To find out what Council has on exhibition visit their page: www.yourvoiceourcoast.com

For more information or to subscribe to my eNews Independents www.ccnewindependents.com Disclaimer - Views expressed in these articles are my own and do not represent the views of Council

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Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemorated Vietnam Veterans’ Day was commemorated on August 18 at the Ettalong Beach memorial to commemorate the battle of Long Tan in 1966.

Those attending included Ettalong Diggers chief executive Mr Bill Jackson, together with Vietnam veterans and members of the Vietnam Veterans’ Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia Central Coast sub-branch.

Sub-branch president Mr Allan Ball said that 2020 was the first year there had not been an official service organised to mark the battle since the inception of the sub-branch.

It was important veterans and the public supported low key remembrance ceremonies, during adverse conditions, to honor Australia’s servicemen and women.

SOURCE: Media release, 18 Aug 2020 Norm Harris, Umina

Meeting attendance to be reported Attendance of councillors at Central Coast Council meetings will now be reported by Council staff as well as statistics on their requests for information.

Attendance at other meetings such as briefings and workshops, the weekly CEO updates and advisory group meetings of which they are members will also be

recorded.

Council staff already report every six months on councillor expenses and use of facilities.

These extra statistics will now be added to this report which is tabled at a council meeting and published in full on council’s website.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 5.1, 10 Aug 2020

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A body was recovered in Bouddi National Park by police on Thursday, August 13, during a search for a man missing from Killcare.

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Mr Deakin left his home in Killcare to go for a walk in the National Park.

When he did not return, police were notified.

His vehicle had been located in the car park of Mt Bouddi picnic area and following a land, air and sea search of the area, with

helicopter assistance of PolAir, the body of a man was recovered on Thursday.

While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing man.

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SOURCE: Media release, 13 Aug 2020 NSW Police Media

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A draft Land Transaction Policy that would determine the principles applying to the sale of Council land is open for public comment until September 11.

The policy would apply where Central Coast Council sells road reserves.

This has occurred on the Peninsula with the sale of a road reserve to Umina aged care provider Peninsula Village.

It has also been requested for the development of Umina Mall shopping centre in Ocean Beach Rd. It would also be the process ultimately followed if the Peninsula’s pocket parks were to be sold, although a statement accompanying the draft is at pains to dissociate the policy from the prospect.

“The process to sell Council owned land is very complicated and is something that is only considered after many checks and balances have been undertaken.

“Firstly, only operational land can be sold, so community parks and facilities (community land) can’t be sold unless the land can be reclassified.

“Any reclassification requires thorough community consultation as well as State Government approval – and Council would need to demonstrate that the reclassification would not reduce the community’s access to open space or recreational land.

“All these decisions require resolution at Council’s meeting, which requires the elected Councillor’s support.”

The draft policy states: “Land sales should normally occur through a competitive open market process (for instance: expressions of interest, auction, or private treaty undertaken by an estate agent).

“Exceptions may occur only in special circumstances, such as sales to adjoining landowners of small lots that are not developable as stand-alone lots or that have little use or commercial appeal to the wider market, or where

a competitive process is not appropriate or practical in the circumstances.

“Any proposal to sell land other than by a competitive open market process must be authorised by a Council resolution.

“All land which Council proposes to acquire or sell requires thorough investigation through a due diligence process, ensuring a net tangible benefit to Council or the public.

“As a minimum, this process must include: preparing a business case or land transaction plan; assessing the strategic value of the land having regard to need, the geographic context, environmental values and applicable strategic plans; assessing opportunities to capture uplift in the land through value adding proposals if applicable; inspecting Council records relating to the land; carrying out appropriate site investigations; and for land owned

by Council, confirming the land classification and the historical details of the acquisition.”

The draft policy states that “a valuation must be obtained for acquisitions, sales, land swaps, or easements by an independent registered valuer who is suitably qualified in the asset type and locality”.

However, it does allow staff to do the valuation in some circumstances.

“An assessment of the value of land or easements may be undertaken by Council staff if the land or easement is of low strategic or financial value, or a valuation has been recently undertaken and Council staff can confirm the validity of the previous valuation.”

As well as sales, the draft policy also applies to and has provisions for acquisitions, the creation of easements or restrictions over Council’s land, land swaps, dedications and donations of land, for transfer or vesting of land in Council by government agencies.

SOURCE: Website, 19 Aug 2020 YourVoiceOurCoast, Central Coast Council

24 August 2020 - Peninsula News - Page 7

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The Food and Win Fare in Pearl Beach has been a popular event in past years

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Groups cancel Pearl Beach events

Two community groups have cancelled events planned for Pearl Beach in coming weeks due to coronavirus restrictions.

The annual Pearl Beach Food and Wine Fare planned for September 26 has been cancelled by the Pearl Beach Progress Association.

Publicity officer Ms Lynne Lillico said: “We have had to cancel the 2020 event due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.”

She said this was “extremely disappointing, as favourite exhibitors return every year to showcase and sell their products” “The exhibitors have indicated that they look forward to returning next year when we can host events

in the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall once again,” she said.

Ms Lillico said the association had hosted the “Fare” since 2007, “attracting large crowds who enjoy tasting and buying from a diverse range of boutique wines and gourmet foods”.

Pearl Beach Singers have cancelled their annual Glee Club Concert scheduled for August 21-

22.

Singer Ms Pauline Toohey said the group had discussed the possibility of setting up online Zoom sessions, so the group could still meet up weekly and sing.

“We are hoping we may be able to hold the annual Pearl Beach Community Carols before Christmas.

“We have started sourcing

suitable carols so that locals, visitors and families can participate and enjoy,” she said.

SOURCE: Media Release, 17 August 2020 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Association Media Release 16 August 2020 Pauline Toohey, Pearl Beach Singers

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Illustrations taken from the Gosford Coastal Zone Management Plan

Erosion threat for Pearl Beach homes, says consultant

Pearl Beach could be one of the next areas where waterfront homes may be threatened by erosion, according to a local planning consultant.

Dr Helen Monks of Highlight Consulting in Wagstaffe has compared Pearl Beach to Wamberal in a recent newsletter which gives “a statutory perspective on how public and private coastlines are managed in our democracy”.

She reproduced a map from a 2017 Coastal Zone Management Plan, which shows the current storm erosion hazard line, the 2048 hazard line and the 2098 hazard line.

The map shows that the 2098 line is behind the development line.

Dr Monks commented: “In midJuly 2020, waves were scouring the beachfront boundaries of these properties, their fencing and landscaping.”

Her newsletter reproduces the objects of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and the Coastal Management Act, its Regulations and State Environmental Planning Policy.

“It is clear that coastal areas are managed primarily for public purposes (of many types), but not fundamentally for private purposes (eg residences and/or their temporary protection),” Dr Monks commented.

“Below the State’s multiple layers of strategic controls come local government’s strategic and operational controls.

“Under State supervision, Central Coast Council administers six Coastal Zone/Estuary Management Plans for precincts within the region (dated 20062017, based on 1990s plans and earlier studies).”

She said the coastal zone management page on the council’s website has ”links to a number of other documents, including State and Federal documents which are a factor in any Council managing its coastal areas.

“Each one has been subject to years of preparation via studies,

community consultation, public debate (media, Council Chamber, progress associations, professional bodies etc.), amendments, State scrutiny and eventually adoption and implementation.”

She used the Gosford Coastal Zone Management Plan for Ocean Beaches as an example, which “discusses funding options for recommended or optional works”.

“Table 3 refers to Pearl Beach – management actions. Table 19 refers to Wamberal Beach.”

Dr Monks said: “EP and A Act S149 Planning Certificates (now S10.7 Planning Certificates) which are usually produced every time a property changes hands (or on request for a fee) have

documented the risks for coastal properties for decades.

“No-one is forced to buy an atrisk property, nor can any owner claim they did not know the risks.

“Should owners of equally risky properties at St Huberts Island, Pretty Beach and other parts of the region all validly expect other taxpayers, other ratepayers and other people carrying property insurance to subsidise their purchase choices and the consequences?

“If you have chosen a safe, dry, low-risk property, how do you feel about being asked to contribute to others’ much more risky choices?”

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24 August 2020 - Peninsula News - Page 9

Budget

Council approves $1.7 million of roadworks Central Coast Council has approved $1.7 million of roadworks on the Peninsula over the next 12 month.

It has also approved stabilisation and similar work totalling $804,000.

Pavement renewal and road resurfacing on Patonga Dr has been allocated $322,000 and on Booker Bay Rd $307,000.

Road safety improvements on Woy Woy Rd will cost $305,000

at Woy Woy Bay and a further $165,000 at Woy Woy. A shared path at Umina Beach Surf Club car park will cost $250,000.

Two road rehabilitation projects in Woy Woy are “pending external grant” – at North Burge Rd costing $249,000 and in Hillview St costing $108,000.

Embankment stabilisation on Mt Ettalong Rd will cost $75,000.

Seawall reconstruction at

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cost $165,000.

Escarpment stabilisation at Castle Circuit and Homan Close, Umina, will cost $107,164 and at Greenhaven Dr will cost the same amount again, $107,164.

Asset protection zone and fire trail establishment and upgrade will cost $175,000.

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SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 27 Jul 2020

Sewer and water projects to cost $670,000

Central Coast Council’s budget has provided $670,000 for sewer and water projects and another $180,000 for maintenance of Council assets on the Peninsula.

The renovation of the Woy Woy Tip office to turn an existing unused office area into a change room space and to refurbish existing

toilets will cost $130,000.

Covered storage for cold mix will be provided for $20,000 within the Woy Woy Stores bulkyard.

Patonga Camping Ground will receive “reactive capital renewal” of $20,000.

The carpet at Woy Woy Environment Centre will be replaced for $10,000.

A total of $671,500 will be spent on sewer and water projects.

A sewer pump station in Cowper Rd, Umina, will cost $362,000.

A rising sewer main will be replaced in Ettalong for $257,000.

A water pump station at The Rampart in Umina Heights will be refurbished for $42,500.

A sewer pump station will be renewed in Lagoon St, Ettalong Beach, for $10,000.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 27 Jul 2020

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The $5 million skate park project planned for Umina oval is approved “pending external grant”

Council to spend $300,000 on Woy Woy town centre A total of nearly $300,000 will be spent on Woy Woy town centre improvements

by Central Coast Council this financial year.

Tree surrounds will be installed at a cost of $192,150.

Picnic shelters and tables and seating will cost $100,000 and

a public art installation will cost $30,000.

Ovals and sporting amenities will receive $585,000 of improvements.

James Browne Oval in Woy Woy will receive a lighting upgrade at a cost of $380,000 and a car park upgrade for $20,000.

McEvoy Oval in Umina will also receive a car park upgrade for $20,000.

Investigations and design for an upgrade of the Lemon Grove Netball Courts amenities building in Ettalong will cost $145,000.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 27 Jul 2020

Dune stabilisation to cost $200,000 Dune stabilisation at Umina, Ocean Beach and Ettalong will cost Central Coast Council $200,000 over the coming year.

The council has also provided $100,000 for access to the same beaches.

An upgrade to the Correa Bay boat ramp at Woy Woy South will cost $225,000.

Three local playgrounds will be upgraded at a cost of $105,000 each.

They are at Brick Wharf Rd

waterfront, Woy Woy, at Vernon Park in Ryans Rd, Umina Beach, and in Australia Ave, Umina Beach.

A footbridge at the Crommelin Native Arboretum in Pearl Beach will be replaced for $25,000.

An amount of $48,224 has been allowed for an upgrade of the Mt Ettalong Lookout.

Landscaping of reserves at Umina, Ocean Beach and Ettalong has been allowed $50,000.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 27 Jul 2020

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Council announces start to wharf construction Central Coast Council has announced the start of the main construction phase of the new Woy Woy Wharf, following its approval in the Council’s July 27 budget.

The $5.6 million project is the largest of 54 council projects approved for the Peninsula for the coming year, totalling almost $26 million.

Three projects will cost more than $4 million each.

The two others are the $5 million Umina skate park redevelopment

and a $4.29 million replacement of the ventilation system at the Peninsula Leisure Centre.

Council director Mr Boris Bolgoff said: “It is very exciting to commence construction on this significant project which features a floating pontoon that will move with the varying tides and ensure access to ferry services and facilities in most tide and weather conditions.

“Our new Woy Woy Wharf will benefit commuters and community members who regularly use ferry services and will undoubtedly

become a centre-piece and drawcard for Woy Woy.” Mr Bolgoff said: “Accessibility for community members who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices has been a priority throughout the design process.

“One of the added key features of the project is infrastructure to accommodate a wheelchair lifting facility on the pontoon for recreational boat users.”

The project design included a dedicated fishing area located on the boardwalk, smart benches with phone charging capabilities,

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Woy Woy’s commercial wharf will operate as the main ferry wharf for the area while the new wharf is under construction.

Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said: “This flagship project is a great example of different levels of government working together.”

According to Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Adam Crouch, the State Government has contributed $3.99 million to the project.

“The current jetty becomes submerged during king tides but the new pontoon wharf will rise with the tide to reduce disruption and improve disability access,” Mr Crouch said.

“The new wharf is capable of accommodating 35-metre vessels up to 250 tonnes, making it a significant asset to the Woy Woy community.”

SOURCE: Media release, 18 August 2020 Boris Bolgoff, Central Coast Council

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A previous opera in the Arboretum

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Opera in the Arboretum not to be held for 18 months The Rotary Club of Woy Woy will not hold its annual fundraiser, Opera in the Arboretum, for another 18 months.

Earlier this year, the club cancelled this year’s event, normally held in March.

The club has now decided to

cancel next year’s Opera in the Arboretum as well.

Club president Ms Joan Redmond said the decision had been made “due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Covid-19, the restrictions on public gatherings, availability of artists, and the wellbeing of patrons and all involved in

the event”.

“We have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the next Opera in the Arboretum, due to be held in March 2021,” she said.

“We are now planning to hold what will be our 15th Opera in the Arboretum in March 2022.

“We live in hope that by then

a vaccine will be available, the pandemic will have abated, borders will be open, and we can gather once again to picnic under the gum trees and enjoy a glorious afternoon of Opera.”

Ms Redmond said: “The Board looked at switching from March to October 2021 when daylight savings resumes, and to allow

more time to elapse.

“However, the Arboretum is not available as the Jazz Festival is scheduled to be held that month.”

SOURCE: Newsletter, 18 Aug 2020 Joan Redmond, Rotary Club of Woy Woy

Shark net kills 115 sharks, as well as turtles and fish Shark nets installed at Umina Beach have killed 115 sharks, as well as turtles, fish and stingrays between 2013 and 2020, according to Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.

She said the net, similar to those installed at another 50 New South Wales beaches, had killed almost 90 per cent of all marine life

caught over the last seven years.

This list included endangered species such as the green turtle, leatherback turtle and grey nurse shark, she said.

“It is clear we need an alternative to shark meshing programs on the Central Coast, with 130 marine animals caught up at Umina and all but 15 of them dying,” said Ms Tesch.

“We need the NSW Government to introduce technologically advanced shark prevention, like we’ve seen in the successful drumline trial, to ensure our marine animals are protected.”

She said the drumline technique used two buoys and a satellitelinked GPS communications unit attached to a baited hook.

Sharks in the area were detected

when they took the bait and placed pressure on the communications line, which alerted a drumline operator who then relocated the shark.

The drumline is also used for research.

“I’ve found it really difficult to grasp that our shark mesh has had an 88 per cent death rate at Umina Beach alone over the past seven

years,” said Ms Tesch.

“It’s obvious that we need a new strategy and the drumline trial may be our solution with results already showing significant improvements compared to existing methods of bather safety.

SOURCE: Media release, 19 Aug 2020 Liesl Tech, Member for Gosford

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Five crews attend Woy Woy Rd accident Emergency services were called to Woy Woy Rd, just after 1pm on Saturday, August 8, following reports of a two-vehicle accident.

Five crews attended the accident, including the Careflight helicopter.

Upon arrival, paramedics located a 41-year-old woman trapped in her vehicle.

She was extricated and treated for chest and limb injuries before being flown to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition.

Paramedics assessed a 10-year-old boy who was taken to Gosford Hospital as a precaution, while man, believed to be in his 30s, refused treatment at the scene.

Former ambulance officer Mr Noel Plummer of Phegans Bays said he arrived on the crash scene just after it happened.

“I was driving north on Woy Woy Rd when I came upon a twovehicle head-on smash,” he said.

“The accident happened just north of the curve about halfway between the intersection of Woy Woy Bay Rd and Woy Woy Rd and where the old speed camera was located near the Tunnel Fire Trail.

“It looked like the crash had just happened about 10 to 15 seconds prior to me arriving on the scene.”

Mr Plummer said, as a former

ambulance paramedic, he always stopped when he came upon situations like this to see if he could offer help.

“Before all the emergency services arrived about 10 minutes later, both an off-duty policeman and a firie stopped to help,” he

said.

“The man driving the ute only had minor bleeding but the woman driving the sedan was trapped behind the wheel and was very distressed with possibly a broken arm.

“Her son was complaining of

bad chest pain, possibly caused by seat belt chest compression injuries.

“A great thing these days of mobile phones is how quickly help can be on its way, compared to way back when I was young and there was a desperate search for

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SOURCE Media statement, 9 Aug 2020 Noel Plummer, Phegans Bay Media release, 8 Aug 2020 NSW Ambulance

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Given the advent of the new Central Coast Council, following is a summary of the first 9 news articles published in the most recent edition of each of our sister Central Coast publications. The full articles and

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Planning Panel to have public

Feedback sought on draft State Twin tower proposal increased units meetings only when a DAto has 102 10 Strategic Plan for Crown Land

Twin tower proposal increased to 102 units

Amended plans for a twin tower residential and commercial complex at The Entrance have been submitted to the Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel with an increase of units from 80 to 102.

or more objections

Development applications across the Central Coast that haven’t attracted public attention will not be discussed publicly under new rules for Local Planning Panels that took effect from August 1.

The NSW Government is calling on the community to have its say on how to manage vast Crown Land assets NSW Government now and into theThefuture, with theis draft calling on the community to State Strategic Plan released public have its say on how to for manage vast Crown Land assets now feedback. and into the future....

See page 3

Coastal Management Program to Out&About include consideration of artificial reefs

Facilities Leasing and Licensing Toukley’s dilapidated gateway to Policy adopted despite widespread be discussed opposition

Widespread opposition to leasing Complaints of the “shanty town” Options to place artificial reefs at The arrangements has not stopped Central of the Roads and Entrance North and at Wamberal will A conceptappearance image of the twin tower proposal at Thegraffitied Entrance Amended plans for aadopting twin More aninformation and Maritime residents are still unimpressedtheThe application addresses planconsidered was first put forward Coast Council updated worksite, old fish co-op andbyThe be in 2021 as Central Coast tower residential and amended plans were requested with the amended plans which the overshadowing issue. the former Wyong Council commercial complex by the Panel,Policy. which was dilapidated now include 102 units in two twice revisedworks since 2018.

Facilities Leasing andat Licensing abandoned wharf ToukleyandCouncil on a Coastal Management “The proposedat development The Entrance have been seeking a proposal that should towers above commercial and will provide overshadowing When the Panel considered For the past three years, a special tree has brought be a topic forthe day discussion (CMP). submitted to the Hunter provide a benchmark Bridge retail spacewill and a two-storey throughout on June 21 theProgram proposal at its May meeting, locals together in hope, Central Coast Regional development for one of the key car parking podium. as the sun moves from east to24Council was given until June 24 strength, remembrance and at OneCentral Coast Council’s August Planning Panel with an iconic development sites in The of the towers would have west, however, overshadowing to submit additional information increase of units from 80 to 102.

Entrance.

New plans see an increase from 80 to 102 residential units at the present car park site, bounded by 10 Dening St, 1-5 Short St, Theatre Lane and Bayview Ave. Comments made in submissions show that nearby

Japara Aged application Care facility at Wyong The development (1483/2018) by Central Coast to close Council was previously criticised by the Panel for its

a maximum height of 48.9m.

A resident of the Atlantis Apartments, on the corner of Bayview Ave and Short St, said the building would be twice as tall as Atlantis and would reduce privacy, block views to the lake and reduce access to direct sunlight.

is unavoidable when considering high-rise development,” the Statement of Environmental Effects states.

Other submissions argued the height restrictions for The Entrance didn’t allow such a tall building.

2020 Tree of Dreams campaign launched

or amended plans, and those plans have since been open for public comment.

The masterplan is expected to go back again to the Joint Regional Planning Panel in September or October.

support of loved ones lost to suicide...

Australia’s only Air Sea Rescue Health service memorial at Norah Head See page 13

lack of Aged detail and lack of Japara Care Facility at Wyong is For the past three years, a special tree Norah Head Marine Rescue will place masterplan understanding.

Merilyn Vale closing and the final few residents at the has brought locals together in hope, a memorial plaque at Mazlin Reserve, 48-bed home a strength, remembrance and support of Norah Head, in memory of Royal Planning Panel toones have loved lost public to suicide, meetings and now the Australian Navy Air Sea Rescue crews countdown is on for the Coast’s fourth and ships. only when a DA has 10 or more objections The Central Coast Local Health District has recognised the annual Tree ofinDreams.

Development applications written by the Council staff. unreasonable delays excess regional significant proposals the Local Planning Panel. outstanding contributions and across the Central Coast The Chair can allow applicants of 180 calendar days from and the new rules also apply to Cr Jane Smith raised the achievements of their own Coast toCommunity Chronicle on news specificallythat relating 2258, 2259,August 2261,102262, & that haven’t attracted lodgment.

Panel. to post code areas attend a briefing, along withfocuses matter at Council’s through its inaugural Caring 2263. staff, The full more can be seen public attention will not be Council to articles explain and Also, only certain larger scaleon our In website addition, www.coastcommunitynews.com.au the Regional meeting and said the new rules for the Coast Awards. discussed publicly under complex matters or present applications to modify Planning Panel can now have the potential to damage See page 23 new rules for Local confidential or commercially development consents need to delegate functions to Council community input.

Planning Panels that took sensitive material. be referred to the Local staff.

A majority of councillors effect from August 1.

The chair is obliged to work Planning Panel.

Previously, any DA subject to supported her Notice of Motion Council staff will be delegated a regionally significant concept calling on Council to write to The Local Planning Panel with Council to ensure key deals with sensitive, complex issues are addressed during to deal with minor modifications. plan was considered regionally the NSW Minister for Planning Central Coast Council lost its significant, but now, Council and the Premier to express and high-value development assessment in order to applications (DAs) while minimise deferrals by the panel planning decision making will check that a DA is concern about the changes. powers earlier this year when consistent with the concept Cr Smith said that while the Central Coast Council staff at the determination stage.

The new rules now require the State Minister for Planning, plan. changes aimed at speeding up determine the more straight the Panel to provide reasons for Rob Stokes, recommended Only a development that is determinations of development forward DAs. adopt INDEPENDENT the Planning LOCAL subject WEEKLY to a NEWS regionally applications, there were 21New AUGUST ISSUE 256 rules 2020 now require deferring a decision and set Council REAL significant concept plan and is potentially damaging Planning Panels to hold a public timeframes in which any Panel. regionally significant consequences for community Central Coast Heart pulled off It took councillors out of the a meeting only when a DA has additional information must be another clean sweep in the attracted 10 or more unique provided in order to finalise the equation on planning decisions. development in its own right, input.

Origin Premier League Netball Council will submit a Motion Competition, with both the submissions by way of determination.

DAs now either go to the will remain a regionally The chair has the ability to Planning Panel for a decision or significant development. to reflect these concerns at the Opens and Under 23’s taking objection.

“The panels will help free up next Local Government NSW down the Sutherland Stingrays Panels must make require Council to report a DA Council staff make decisions in spectacular fashion.

Council to focus on long term Conference. determinations within two to the Panel within four weeks by delegated authority.

See page 31 weeks of being provided an for determination if the There is also the Joint strategic planning,” Minister Merilyn Vale assessment report, which is application has experienced Regional Planning Panel for Stokes said when introducing Puzzles page 19

Sport

Scaffolding collapses in Mann St

Scaffolding collapses in Mann St

New Woy Woy Wharf construction begins

News

Concrete waste leaking into Kincumber Creek

One person sustained head injuries Boaties, shoppers, commuters and Community concerns are escalating and several others narrowly escaped ferry operators all over the region are over concrete waste which residents say Office: Level 2, 86-88 Mann St, of Gosford & 3 Amy Close, Wyong - Phone: 7369 - editorial@centralcoastnews.net - www.coastcommunitynews.com.au celebrating the4325beginning of major continues to pour into Kincumber Creek serious injury when a wall scaffolding collapsed onto eight cars in the Gosford construction this week on the $5.6M Woy via a stormwater outlet from the Hymix Community concerns are CBD, with a light pole falling on a ninth Woy Town Centre Wharf redevelopment. batching plant in Cochrane St. escalating over concrete car, just after 3 pm on August 19. waste which residents say continues to pour into Kincumber Creek.

Early signs point to positive impact of PACER program

Developer puts Point Frederick project up for sale

page risk 3 Less than a quarter of kidsSeeat see a case worker Out&About

Early signs are that the new PACER partnership between police and health services on the Central Coast is already having an impact since it was introduced just over a month ago.

One of the major developments slated for the greater Gosford area has stalled, with the multimillion- dollar Peninsula development at Point Frederick being put up for sale.

New figures from the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) show that fewer than a quarter of children reported at risk on the Central Coast have been seen by a case worker.

Opposition flags risk to workers comp scheme

Adorable twin Tasmanian devil joeys Itchy and Scratchy are calling the Australian Reptile Park home for now...

Construction completed on Kangy Mountain community mobilises for Angy Rail Facility the well-being of residents See page 19

Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Ninety new jobs are on offer on the A new communityHealth group formed in the David Harris, has claimed 265 injured Central Coast, following the completion Lower Hawkesbury district is determined One person sustained head injuries and several others workers fromescaped the Central Coast major construction at the State to make life a little easier for residents. narrowly serious injury whencould a wall ofofscaffolding collapsed onto eight in the Gosford CBD, Government’s with a light pole multimillion dollar Kangy be cut off from thecars State’s workers falling on a ninth car, just after 3 pm on August 19. compensation scheme by the end of the Angy Rail Maintenance Facility this week.

See page 8 for more year, with the agency responsible for the Photo: Justin Stanley

The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.coastcommunitynews.com.au. Coast The Central Coast Local Community News focusses on news specifically related to post code areas 2250, 2251, 2260

New Woy Woy Wharf construction begins Boaties, shoppers, commuters and ferry operators all over the

submerged during king tides, but the new pontoon wharf will rise with the tide to reduce

Health District has recognised the outstanding contributions and achievements...

See page 32

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Top contender for weasel words and silly jargon award Good on Bruce Hyland (Forum, Peninsula News, August 10) for drawing attention to Central Coast Council’s unbelievable “Place Activation Framework and Identity Package” appearing in Peninsula News on July 27.

If there were prizes for documents that maximise the use of weasel words, obscure management speak and silly jargon for basically simple concepts and plans, this document would be a top contender.

Mr Hyland’s letter highlighted some of these crimes against the English language, but please

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add “visitation drivers” for the more readily understood “local attractions”.

All they were really trying to say was that they were planning to beautify the town centres of Woy Woy, Ettalong and Umina, and if we had any ideas on what was already attractive let us know what they are and what can be done to improve them.

No need for hundreds of words of management speak and other gibberish.

SOURCE: Email, 11 Aug 2020 Bob Newton, Umina Beach

A small but important initiative I recently researched our Woy Woy history and loved the old stories and photos, so much so that I printed some old photos and had these displayed at some spots in Woy Woy.

My heart bled as I did see – or did not see – the historical houses, shops and spaces that have disappeared.

Woy Woy has little left of its history.

Planning ideas since the 1990s have done little to brighten up our township.

So now, at last, Council has some new plans to “activate” some improvements, not with gutters and potholes, but with some streetscape beautification.

Even is it is only a small initiative, it is quite important for our town that get emptier by the day.

Forum It needs brightening up. It needs more identity and more connection.

We, the residents, are wanting to be proud and happy about our town centres.

We can’t redo the mistakes of the past but we can and must encourage our Council and also push for a better streetscape and atmosphere.

Nagging won’t help, having an interest and involvement does.

Let the Council team doe their job, whatever title they give the program.

Have them encourage artists and craftspeople to come forward with ideas to make our little Woy Woy town a pleasure to be in.

SOURCE: Email, 15 Aug 2020 Johanna Reygersberg, Woy Woy

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Bayview Cr needs an upgrade There’s no doubting much of the Central Coast’s roads are being maintained and constructed to a very high standard.

But unfortunately some are still waiting for the attention they also need, probably none higher on that list than Bayview Cr at Blackwall.

Having been a resident of this location for some years, never before has using the roadway felt more confronting.

Forum The surface is so decrepit due to fresh and previously patched potholes that it feels like driving over a cattle grate from start to finish.

It also consists of an extreme hairpin bend which offers road users no vision of oncoming traffic whatsoever.

I’ve witnessed many close calls

here.

At the upper end of Bayview Cr, a shear dropoff has nothing more than a number of posts spaced metres apart to act as a safety barrier.

These posts would be totally inadequate in a worst case scenario. A guardrail is clearly required.

A phone tower and nature reserve located at the street’s very top are used by workers and members of the public on a daily

Will the disabled access be fixed?

Disabled access to the Pavilion at Woy Woy has been made more difficult then ever with the current road works at Deepwater Plaza.

Nobody can use the access ramp in a wheelchair or scooter because it is surrounded by an inaccessible kerb and car parks.

Deepwater Plaza owns the car park and footpath and has previously flat out refused to fix it.

The question is: Will they fix the issue or just redo their road and leave 15 years of neglect and the kerb intact?

The lack of disabled access to the Pavilion in Woy Woy is in breach

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of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010.

It is not accessible to anyone in a wheelchair, scooter or to mothers with large prams or shoppers with trolleys.

When The Pavilion in Woy Woy was wrongly approved by a private certifying body in 2005, Gosford Council allowed the development to proceed and, upon completion, neither were held accountable for not providing disabled access.

The owners of the Pavilion came up with an alternative

access plan in 2007 that was never implemented.

The matter was raised several times to Gosford City Council since 2005 and, now the behemoth that is the Central Coast Council reigns, it seems nothing else will be done to resolve the situation.

The new owners of Deepwater Plaza are fixing the road, but will they fix the problem of no functional disabled access to The Pavilion?

It is time to finalise this important issue which discriminates against members of the community and also negatively affects the businesses within the Pavilion.

SOURCE: Email, 13 Aug 2020 Mark Ellis, Woy Woy

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Scores of mountain bikers, hikers, sporting teams and tourists, many of whom are families with children, use it as a thoroughfare to access this recreational area, particularly on weekends.

Speeding motor vehicles are not uncommon either, unregistered trail bikes included.

The risks of collision are exacerbated by the fact that Bayview Cr is only single lane over its entire distance.

Hopefully,the relevant authorities may be able to agree that this popular roadway should receive a much needed upgrade by way of resurfacing and alteration of its current layout.

In doing so, it will reduce the risk of injury and possibly fatality, also giving both residents and members of the public who use it some peace of mind.

SOURCE: Email, 15 Aug 2020 Jarrod Peterson, Blackwall

Nursing home changes should not have been needed The Peninsula News (July 27, page 13) reported on changes to the aged care development at 45 Hillview St, Woy Woy.

This development was approved by the Hunter Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel which contains three representatives appointed by the government.

I question the need for the changes.

It indicates to me that the Planning Panel had not studied the development application in detail.

Why was it necessary for the consent to be modified after the approval?

It is not outrageous to state that every development on the Peninsula would need to consider possible intrusion into the water table.

This is the same water table used by Central Coast Council to supplement the water supply.

Skipping to the bottom line; changes, modifications, amendments and so on can now be expected to continue as faults

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in the development assessment process are identified as the construction advances.

Why did the proponent with experience in aged care construction, assisted by consultants, fail to identify the wellknown features of the Peninsula’s water table?

In 2007, the former Gosford Council issued public information on ground water, including the Peninsula, which partly stated “groundwater is a state-controlled resource”, the same state which appointed the planning panel.

Is there to be an investigation into this fiasco?

The planning bucket that holds the Peninsula’s future is stuffed with unworkable development variations of this sort.

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SOURCE: Letter, 29 Jul 2020 Norm Harris, Umina

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2:00 Home Shopping 1:00 The Late Show With Stephen German/ English) 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo Colbert (PG) [s] 12:00 Greyzone (M l,v) 11:00 Deadly Dates: Clare (M) [s] 3:00 Home Shopping 2:00 Home Shopping (In Danish/ Swedish/ English) 12:00 Marvel’s Agents Of 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] 4:00 Hugh’s Fat Fight (M l) S.H.I.E.L.D.: Inside Voices (M) 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 12:00 Movie: “Smoke Screen” (M v) 12:00 Desperate Housewives (M) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 1:00 Live Well For Longer [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 First Civilisations: Cities (M v) (’10) Stars: Jaime Pressly, 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 Great British Railway Currie Graham, Marie Avgero- 2:00 The Block (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] Journeys: Winchfield To poulos, Garwin Sanford, Larissa 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] Crowthorne (PG) Laskin, Blu Mankuma, Brendan 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 3:30 Julius Caesar With Mary Fletcher, Zak Santiago 6:00 NINE News [s] (PG) [s] Beard (PG) 2:00 Program To Be Advised 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 4:35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns: 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 7:30 RBT: Almond Shotgun/ Footy 6:00 WIN News [s] Civil War (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] Regret (PG) [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 8:30 Emergency (M) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:00 Seven News [s] 9:30 Botched: Flipped Out Butt And 8:30 Tommy: Cause Of Death (M) 6:30 SBS World News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] A Pelican Neck (M n,l) [s] – Dr [s] – Tommy and her inner circle 7:30 Tony Robinson - Britain’s 7:30 Border Security - Australia’s Dubrow Town helps a patient whoDrive is fight back against an LAPD and Ancient Tracks: Front Line (PG) [s] 138 Robina Centre Robina Qld 4226 flippin’ out over her flippin’ butt city government conspiracy to The North Downs Way (PG) 8:00 Highway Patrol: 3275 Robina Town Centrehave Qldher4230 Troublesome Tradies (PG) [s]PO Boximplants. removed as police 8:30 Salisbury Poisonings (M) 8:30 America’s Got Talent: 10:30 NINE News [s] Fax: 1300 chief.

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5:30 Today [s] Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Sweet November” (M) 12:00 Desperate Housewives (M) [s] 1:00 Explore: Wellington [s] (’00) Stars: Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, Jason Isaacs 1:15 Movie: “CSI: Immortality” (M v) (’15) Stars: Ted Danson RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] The Chase UK [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] Seven News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] America’s Got Talent: Results 7:30 NRL: Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* From Show 1 (PG) [s] – The results of TBA [s] the first live show are revealed, 9:45 Golden Point (M) [s] – Peter and the judges announce the Sterling, Paul Vautin, Andrew next acts to progress.

Johns and Billy Slater join Movie: “The Intern” (M l) (’15) James Bracey for the all the Stars: Robert De Niro, Anne post-match NRL news.

Hathaway, Rene Russo 10:30 NINE News Late [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Movie: “Cop Out” (MA15+) (’10) 11:00 Murdered By Morning: Gambling With Death (M v) [s] Stars: Bruce Willis, Tracy 11:50 The Fix: Jeopardy! (M v) [s] Morgan, Juan Carlos 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Hernández, Cory Fernandez 1:30 Home Shopping Home Shopping

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5:30 Today [s] Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “A Teacher’s Crime” (M) 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “When Harry Met Sally” (’08) – A high-school teacher (M l,s) (’89) Stars: Meg Ryan, takes a close interest in one of Billy Crystal, Carrie Fisher her students, but he is 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] encouraged by his crooked uncle to seduce her so they can 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] carry out a blackmail plot. Stars: 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] Ashley Jones, Erik Knudsen 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 7:30 NRL: Sydney Roosters v The Chase UK [s] Brisbane Broncos *Live* From Seven News At 4 [s] TBA [s] The Chase Australia [s] 9:45 Friday Night Knock Off [s] Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens 10:35 Movie: “Platoon” (MA15+) (’86) Stars: Keith David, Forest [s] – Joh, Adam and Charlie Whitaker, Francesco Quinn, team up to build a home Kevin Dillon, John C. McGinley, extension with a difference. Ed Reggie Johnson, Mark Moses makes a rump roast. Dr Harry (In English/ Vietnamese) meets some dogs who are helping to save injured koalas. 1:00 Hayley & Lauren’s Adelady [s] 1:30 Home Shopping Program To Be Advised 4:30 The Avengers: Joker (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 5:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] Gogglebox (M l) [s] Law & Order: SVU: Redemption In Her Corner (M) [s] – Kat steps over the line when she suspects a trainer at her boxing gym is taking advantage of his students.

This Is Us: Strangers (M) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Planet America [s] 10:30 Australian Story [s] 11:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:10 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:05 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 5:55 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 8:30 Escape From The City: South Coast NSW: The Mackays [s] 9:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One: Sam Mostyn [s] 10:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia (M) [s]

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MotherFatherSon (MA15+) [s] Marcella (M v) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Virus [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] rage (MA15+) [s]

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rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] The Sound [s] Father Brown (PG) [s Back In Time For Dinner [s] Escape From The City [s] Landline [s] Back Roads [s] Midsomer Murders: Last Man Out (PG) [s] ABC News [s] Father Brown: The Wisdom Of The Fool (PG) [s] – When a convention of jesters arrive in Kembleford to entertain the crowds, the merriment is brought to a halt when Dr Belmont collapses and dies in front of a crowd of spectators.

Last Tango In Halifax (M l) [s] Endeavour: Fugue (M v) [s] Death In Paradise (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

6:00 6:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 6:00 Home Shopping 6:30 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 7:00 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday [s] 7:30 12:00 Rivals (PG) [s] (PG) [s] 8:00 12:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Caulfield - Memsie Stakes/ 8:30 Vixens v Swifts/ Magpies v Rosehill - San Domenico 11:00 Giants *Live* From Nissan Stakes [s] Arena, Brisbane [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:00 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 6:00 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] Front Line (PG) [s] 7:00 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 8:15 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:00 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Jumanji: Welcome To 9:30 7:30 Program To Be Advised The Jungle” (PG) (’17) Stars: 10:00 Movie: “The Long Kiss Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart Goodnight” (M v,l) (’96) – A 9:50 Movie: “The Spy Who Dumped woman who can’t remember Me” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Justin anything before the day she Theroux, Blanka Györfi-Tóth woke up eight years ago injured and pregnant starts to exhibit 12:05 Movie: “The Babadook” (M) (’14) Stars: Essie Davis, Noah 10:40 bizarre, violent impulses. Stars: Wisema, Hayley McElhinney, 11:40 Geena Davis, Samuel L. Daniel Henshall Jackson, Yvonne Zima, Craig 1:55 Explore: Rothko Sculptureum 12:40 Bierko, Tom Amandes, Brian 2:05 Home Shopping Cox, Patrick Malahide 5:30 Wesley Impact [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 2:30

Reel Action [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Which Car (PG) [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Supercars: Townsville Day 1 *Live* [s] 10 News First [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Ambulance UK (PG) [s] – During a 12-hour night shift with North West Ambulance Service, call handler Elly tackles an increasing volume of calls, and there are surprises for paramedics April and Clare.

One Born Every Minute (M) [s] Law & Order: SVU: Assumptions (M) [s] NCIS: Los Angeles: Fool Me/ Forasteira (M) [s] Home Shopping

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 China From Above: The Living Past (In English/ Mandarin) 2:50 China From Above: The Future Is Now (In English/ Cantonese) 3:45 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:20 Australia With Julia Bradbury: Western Australia 4:45 Running Wild With Scott Eastwood (PG) 5:35 The Secret Life Of Adolf Hitler (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Cycling: La Course By Tour De France: Women’s Race 2020 *Live* 9:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Stages *Live* 2:15 Rick Stein’s Taste Of Italian 3:15 Rick Stein’s German Bite 4:15 Adam’s Best Bites Destination Flavour

6:00 6:00 Animal Tales [s] Home Shopping 7:30 7:00 Weekend Today [s] Weekend Sunrise [s] 8:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: 8:30 Air Rescue [s] 11:00 Firebirds v Thunder *Live* Program To Be Advised Nissan Arena [s] Better Homes And Gardens 3:00 NRL: Melbourne Storm v Manly 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Sea Eagles *Live* From TBA [s] 6:00 Sydney Weekender [s] 6:30 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] Seven News [s] 7:30 7:00 The Block: Guest Bedroom Program To Be Advised Reveal (PG) [s] – Judges Program To Be Advised Darren Palmer, Neale Whitaker Between Two Worlds: A Big and Shaynna Blaze judge the Enough Lie (M) [s] – Sandra is 8:30 contestants first room. shocked when she learns 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] Cate’s greatest and darkest 9:30 NINE News Late [s] secret. This alters her whole 10:30 See No Evil (M) [s] view of the Walford family.

11:30 Mysteries And Scandals: Between Two Worlds: Wonderland Murderland (M) [s] Cushioned Chamber And 12:20 Rivals (PG) [s] Padded Cell (M) [s] Liar (M) s] – Laura takes drastic 12:50 Hayley & Lauren’s Adelady: 9:30 Barossa [s] measures to find the person 1:20 9Honey - Every Day Kitchen 10:30 who’s framing her and where 1:30 Home Shopping he’s hiding.

11:30 4:00 Animal Tales [s] Home Shopping 12:30

Religious Programs [s] Fishing Australia [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] Supercars: Townsville Day 2 *Live* [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Family Feud (PG) [s] – Tonight Emergency Department nurses take on a family of freight workers.

FBI: Undisclosed (M v) [s] – A medical tech company board member is murdered, and the team tries to find out who had the most to gain from his death.

Also, OA is pressured to help a family member who wants to join the police.

FBI: Conflict Of Interest (M) [s] NCIS: Family Ties (M) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Daily Update 8:00 Worldwatch 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Stage Replays 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 George Clarke’s Shed Of The Year 3:55 Great Irish Railway Journeys: Cheltenham To Wolverhampton (PG) 4:30 USS Indianapolis: The Final Chapter (PG) 5:30 Cycling: Incycle 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Lost Pyramids Of The Aztecs (PG) (In English/ Spanish) 8:30 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 *Live* Stages 2:15 Gourmet Farmer Australia (PG) 4:45 Shane Delia’s Moorish Spice Journey

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News

New tanker for the Bays fire brigade The Bays Rural Fire Brigade took delivery of a new $121,000 Cat 9 Tanker on August 7.

The brigade also has new IT equipment which was purchased through donations fundraised at the Coasties’ Bushfire Appeal earlier this year.

NSW Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mr David

Group to start community garden The Bays Community Group is starting a community garden behind The Bays Community Hall.

“In recent months, we’ve had several enquiries about starting a community garden,” said group president Ms Gwynneth Weir.

She said he group was looking

for gardeners interested in helping to build and tending to a local community garden “right here in The Bays”.

“Due to COVID-19, our recent fundraising efforts have been cancelled so this project would very much be a labour of love for the community, and would require

donations of seeds, cuttings and plants,” she said.

“With ample land to play with, all we need are ready and willing volunteers.”

SOURCE: Newsletter, 11 Aug 2020 Gwynneth Weir, The Bays Community Group

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Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club and Ettalong Diggers Club made the announcement in a joint statement by their chairmen.

Ettalong Bowling Club chairman Mr Robert Henderson said the clubs would be “refusing entry to any person who resides in any area that is on the national hot spots listing including all of Victoria and over 300 suburbs in the city of Sydney, along with hot spots from around New South Wales.”

Everglades president Mr Trevor Walker said: “Between the three

clubs, we represent approximately 50,000 members and 295 employees.

“A very high importance is placed on the safety of the members and employees during this worrying pandemic.”

Ettalong Diggers chairman Mr John Wood said: “We feel proud that we represent three businesses on the Peninsula that can work together during these unchartered and unusual times.”

SOURCE: Media release, 13 Aug 2020 Bill Jackson, Ettalong Diggers

Elliott, Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast Mr Adam Crouch, and Mr Taylor Martin MLC visited the brigade to see the new tanker.

More than 120 new and 70 refurbished trucks are expected to be in the hands of volunteers by the end of the next financial year.

SOURCE: Media release, 7 Aug 2020 Adam Crouch, Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast

Card prepared as reminder Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch is urging local residents to sign a card welcoming a new petrol station to the Peninsula.

She has prepared a card welcoming the new United Petroleum station being constructed in Ocean Beach Rd, and expressing the community’s desire for the station to price its fuel competitively.

“I want to extend a warm welcome to United Petroleum as they join the Peninsula family and remind them of the commitments made by their management in 2018 about bringing a better deal for residents,” Ms Tesch said.

In November 2018, United Petroleum chief operating officer Mr David Szymchzak said he was aware of the lack of price competition for petrol on the Peninsula and was “absolutely” convinced United would be offering a cheaper alternative on Ocean Beach Rd.

Ms Tesch said: “I invite locals fed up with paying for overpriced petrol to visit my office and sign this card to express your support for lower fuel prices on the Peninsula.

“The more messages we write in this card, the greater the community’s influence can be.

“We have fought for so many years.

“Change is well overdue. Let’s get it done.”

Ms Tesch said that the card can be signed at her office in Woy Woy, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Ms Tesch said Peninsula fuel prices were higher than at others in the region.

“It shouldn’t be the case that petrol costs many cents more per litre in Woy Woy than it does in West Gosford.

“That’s absurd, nor should locals have to travel off the Peninsula just to get a fairer deal,” Ms Tesch said.

SOURCE: Media Release, 19 August 2020 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

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Education

Parliamentary recognition of handwashing experiment Woy Woy Public School has been recognised in State Parliament for its experiment on the effectiveness of handwashing.

Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch mentioned the school and its experiment in Parliament during Education Week.

School principal Ms Ona Buckley said: “Ms Tesch praised our students and teacher Mr Owens for their Science experiment around germs and recognising

the importance of washing hands with soap and using hand sanitiser during this time of Covid-19.

“Well done, Woy Woy Public School.”

Ms Buckley said Ms Tesch had sent a copy of the recognition certificate sent to the school.

“We also had a link to a pod cast of Ms Tesch acknowledging us in a sitting Parliament.

“How very exciting.”

Assistant Principal Ms Michelle Williams said: “We are thrilled that the hard work of Mr David Owens

and his 3-6O students has been recognised in Parliament.

“Mr Owens and his class conducted a science experiment to discover the best way to clean their hands.

“This was a valuable learning experience for all students and interestingly the results showed that washing your hands with soap is the best way to eliminate germs.”

SOURCE: Newsletter, 16 Aug 2020 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School

From sounds and shapes to art and history Students at Ettalong Public School have been involved in activities, ranging from sounds and shapes to art and history

“Stage 1 students have been learning about and creating games and toys from the decades gone by in history lessons,” said principal Ms Lynn Balfour.

“There has been lots of writing of persuasive arguments on topics such as why older toys are better than newer toys and why outside games are better to play than inside ones.

“Mrs Fabri has passed on her love of sewing and weaving to 1F

and 1/2P has loved listening to the Roald Dahl classic, Fantastic Mr Fox. “3T have been learning about angles and lines this week.

“They investigated the differences between vertical, horizontal, parallel and perpendicular lines and were on the hunt to find angles all over our school.

“The whole class is becoming more confident in naming acute, obtuse and right angles.”

She said the class enjoyed outdoor learning during mathematics and being active during “fun maths”.

“Last week students from Kindergarten completed activities that were all about the sound ‘ck’,” Ms Balfour said.

“In mathematics we studied 2D shapes and we sorted them according to their properties. “We also had great fun doing the dance Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.”

She the Kindergarten class loved art and completed a Mondrian-style artwork using the primary colours.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 18 Aug 2020 Lynn Balfour, Ettalong Public School

Woy Woy school invited onto State early learning team Woy Woy Public School has been invited to be part of a statewide “pedagogical leadership team” for the early learning unit of the Department of Education.

“Our school is on a journey of innovation to discover the best possible ways to connect with 21st Century students and their learning to achieve improved engagement and improved overall results,” school principals Ms Ona Buckley and Mr Dan Betts said in the school newsletter.

“Our preschool has been through a huge overhaul both physically and educationally to focus on the Early Years Learning Framework, play-based exploration and selfdiscovery learning.

“At our last assessment and rating process, our preschool exceeded in all seven National Quality Standards and our goal is now to achieve an overall rating of Excellence.”

As a result, Ms Buckley said: “We have also been invited to present what we do around playbased learning in a statewide staff meeting forum.”

The principals said the school had implemented Language Learning and Literacy (L3) and Targeted Early Numeracy (TEN) into the K-2 stages and Focus on Reading (FoR) in the 3-6 stages.

“Years 3-6 are now implementing Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) strategies across their curriculum learning.

“We have improved student engagement and results in some areas but we are striving to better

this still.

“In 2020 we have introduced a different daily routine with more frequent shorter breaks, blocks for Literacy and Maths across the school allowing also for ability groupings.

“In Years 3-6, we have rotational curriculum groups using an expert teacher with a passion for teaching their curriculum area.

“In K-2, we have made a seamless transition for students coming from the play-based, childcentred world of early learning into Kindergarten and beyond.

“We are in the process of overlaying STEM metalanguage across the curriculum in our intentional play based environments to enhance student skills in critical thinking, problemsolving, higher-order thinking skills and risk-taking.”

Ms Buckley said the school was a part of the Central Coast Academy of STEM Excellence.

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“Like all other schools this year we have become experts in online learning from home for our students - such a huge learning curve for everyone but everyone embraced and got on with so positively.

“As we go into the phase of planning for the 2021-2024 School Improvement Plan, we can reflect on the many innovations we have implemented and what works best to improve student results and engagement in learning.”

SOURCE: Newsletter, 17 Aug 2020 Ona Buckley and Dan Betts, Woy Woy Public School

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Education

Weekly anti-bullying lessons at Pretty Beach Pretty Beach Public School is conducting weekly antibullying lessons during term three, with the theme “Expect respect”.

“Our focus on anti-bullying across all K-6 classrooms will be presented through weekly lessons,” said teacher Ms Katrina Hutchens.

“This series of lessons has been developed specially for our school context, and they also link to the NSW Department of Education Child Protection Curriculum.”

She said lessons covered topics

such as power in relationships, saying “No”, coercion, harassment, assertiveness in different situations, talking to adults about a problem and using personal networks for support.

“At our school we understand that bullying is a very complex social behaviour that occurs between people of all kinds and all ages.

“It is likely that bullying behaviour could, at times, be evident amongst groups of children during their schooling.

“However, our school is taking

an intentional, proactive approach to reduce the likelihood of bullying behaviour at our school.”

She said the school had a fourpoint philosophy.

“Teach the definition of bullying behaviour (teach the difference between what is rude, what is mean and what is bullying) and then teach the pro-social behaviours we expect to see at our school. This means explicitly teaching how to be respectful.

“Teach students how to report possible bullying behaviours (immediate self-report or peer

“The MS Readathon inspires kids to read as much as they can, for a great cause,” said teacher Ms Kayla McNeill.

Money raised will help fund support services, like the MS Family Camps which aim to

provide an opportunity for children who have a parent living with multiple sclerosis to spend quality time with their family.

Ms McNeill said students could read whatever they liked, as much as they liked, during the month of August.

The readathon ends on August 31.

She said students could

concerning them relating to social relationships.

“In all lessons, there is a clear learning intention for all students and a clear link to expected social behaviours relating to social inclusion/exclusion, covert bullying behaviours and complex social dynamics related to bullying.”

She said the first two of our eight school-based lessons were available on the school’s “expect respect” website.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 20 Aug 2020 Katrina Hutchens, Pretty Beach Public School

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report) and who to report to (teachers first).

“Teach teachers how to respond consistently and respectfully to any report of bullying behaviour and how to explore these reports with relevant students in a respectful way.

“Develop school-wide systems for reporting concerning behaviour (eg self-report, anonymous report, online report).”

Ms Hutchens said: “Child Protection lessons are often a safe space for students to talk candidly about events that are currently

register online to join their class or the school, if their class was not registered.

Principal Mr Matt Barr said: “We are proud of the effort our students are putting in for such a worthy cause.”

SOURCE: Newsletter, 20 Aug 2020 Kayla McNeill, Woy Woy South Public South

Ettalong Public School’s assistant principal and its parents’ association treasurer have been presented with Public Education Award.

School principal Ms Lynn Balfour said it was her pleasure to present the awards.

“Cathy Kelly who is our P and C treasurer, and is also a dedicated canteen volunteer, was deservedly recognised for her efforts for the

Ettalong school community.

“Adam Penberthy, our popular assistant principal who supervises Years One and Two students and staff, was also recognised for his professionalism and ongoing dedication to our school,” she said.

“I congratulate and thank them both.”

SOURCE: Newsletter, 19 Aug 2020 Lynn Balfour, Ettalong Public School

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Education

Umina school has second round of surveys Umina Beach Public School is participating in a second round of surveys aimed at improving student wellbeing, engagement and teaching practices.

School principal Ms Lyn Davis said a survey had been conducted at the start of the year.

The second survey would help identify trends in student responses and help track student engagement, she said.

“The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on what they think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them,” Ms Davis said.

Ms Davis said that capturing the

voices of the students would help improve the school and how things were run.

The school will also be participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, which is connected to the Tell Them From Me survey, both being organised by the Department of Education.

The Partners in Learning survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors known to impact a student’s wellbeing and engagement.

Ms Davis said the survey provided valuable feedback and helped the school make practical improvements.

“Running this survey will help our school understand parents and carers’ perspectives on their child’s experience at school,” Ms

Davis said.

Ms Davis said that many different factors contributed to a student’s wellbeing and engagement, including communication between parents, carers and staff, practices at home, and views on school support of learning and behaviour.

The Partners in Learning survey is conducted online and took 15 minutes.

Ms Davis said that the surveys were entirely voluntary and confidential, with both conducted between August 17 and September 11.

She said all contributions and responses were highly appreciated by the school.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 11 August 2020 Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School

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Umina campus principal Ms Kerrie O’Heir said: “Staff from the Woy Woy Campus have been spending considerable time at the Umina Campus meeting students.”

She said they had been

“participating in classes, talking to staff and learning about the Year 9 children in order to ensure a seamless and informed transition to the Woy Woy Campus”.

She said the Woy Woy campus staff had enthusiastically taken the opportunity to get to know these students well in advance of their arrival as Year 10 students in 2021.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 19 Aug 2020 Kerrie O’Heir, BWSC Umina

Athletics carnival held at Adcock Park Woy Woy South Public School has held its school athletics carnival at Adcock Park, West Gosford.

Principal Mr Matt Barr said: “This was a fantastic day and, given the latest restrictions, we were lucky to have it at all.

“Our children looked amazing in their sports uniforms and the behaviour and participation was

outstanding.

“One of the highlights of the day was the presence of amazing house spirit and support for others doing their best.”

New coronavirus restrictions will mean no zone carnival will be held this year.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 20 Aug 2020 Matt Barr, Woy Woy South Public School

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Education

Plovers nest on basketball court A pair of plovers has successfully nested at Umina Beach Public School.

“Our resident plovers welcomed two chicks yesterday,” said principal Ms Lyn Davis.

“They were unsuccessful last year trying to nest on the senior playground.

“It was just too busy and their eggs kept being damaged.

“Therefore, this year they have chosen an even stranger place the hard surface basketball courts.”

Markers have been put around the area, “which reminds students to keep their distance, as the plovers are very protective”, Ms Davis said.

Newsletter, 13 Aug 2020 Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School

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Education

Support staff praised by school principal Support staff at Empire Bay Public School have been praised by the school principal.

Office staff, support teachers, groundsmen and cleaners were all recognised in the school’s Education Week Awards ceremony.

School principal Ms Simone Champion said: “I have worked in many schools over the years and there is not a better group of people to work with especially during these more complex times.

“This was particularly evident during home schooling time where each of these groups of people went above the call of duty to support the teachers and students in any way they could.

“No task was too much to ask and the dedication to complete these was beyond outstanding.”

Ms Champion said that this year the Education Week Awards were done a little differently.

“Normally, we would go to a large hall and award recipients would receive their certificate on

the big stage.

“This year, we held our award ceremony in the library which added a personal touch.

The teachers put on a lovely barbecue breakfast for our worthy recipients and ensured they all felt pampered.”

She said she was thankful that the school had “such thoughtful and caring people”.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 18 Aug 2020 Simone Champion, Empire Bay Public School

Pretty Beach team participates in online debate The Pretty Beach Public School debating team participated in the first round of the Premier’s Debating Challenge on Thursday, August 13, using an online platform.

The team debated with the Umina Beach Public Soarers the topic “That a panel of student leaders should decide how misbehaving students are punished”.

The final results saw the Pretty Beach team as the winners.

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said: “The Pretty Beach debating team were the negative team and had some great ideas about why this would be a disastrous idea.

“Both teams presented really well.”

She said the school had thanked the debating coordinators and adjudicator for organising and running the debate.

“It was a great learning experience and we look forward to participating in more online debates throughout 2020.”

Principal Ms Simone Champion said children should be enrolled online so that the school could start organising its numbers for next year.

“If you are aware of any neighbours or friends who have preschool age children and are due to enrol their child in our wonderful school for 2021, could you let them know,” she wrote in the school newsletter.

Ms Champion said the school

could not take out of zone applications at this time “as our school’s accommodation of classrooms are full with in area students”.

“Even though times are a little different to usual, we are excited to welcome our newest Kinder children as they journey towards their first day of school.”

Further information is available on the school’s website or by contacting the school.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 18 Aug 2020 Simone Champion, Empire Bay Public School

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News

Bin hazard on Daley Ave Cyclists and joggers are being warned about a hazard along a short stretch of road on Daley Ave, Daleys Point, because of residents leaving their garbage bins on the roadside.

The warning was posted on social media, urging people to be aware that many of the residents on the short stretch of Daley Ave from the St Huberts Island roundabout to Maitland Bay Dr continually leave out their empty bins beyond the kerb and gutter.

Cyclists particularly have to steer out into the traffic to get past

these obstacles.

Mr Jeffrey Evans said he saw one pair of young schoolgirls do just that.

“The younger, less experienced rider wobbled dangerously out into the path of a car heading toward the Rip Bridge and it was only because of the consideration of the lady driver that the girl was not injured,” he said.

Central Coast Council did not respond when this newspaper made inquiries.

Upgrade for Greenfield Rd Greenfield Rd in Empire Bay has undergone an upgrade between Rickard Rd and Rosella Rd.

Central Coast Council director Mr Boris Bolgoff said the major upgrade would improve the management of stormwater run-off and provide increased accessibility for motorists and pedestrians.

“This project included significant street drainage, kerb and gutter,

new road pavement and street tree planting,” Mr Bolgoff said.

“Both safety and accessibility have been improved through this project.

“We’ve constructed a shared pathway on the eastern side of the road and made improvements to bus stops.”

Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said: “Greenfield Rd is the main thoroughfare in and out of Empire Bay and has been

identified as a priority project by local residents over a number of years.”

Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said the upgrade would benefit Empire Bay residents and visitors to the area.

“This major upgrade of Greenfield Rd is a great result for the community,” Cr Matthews said.

SOURCE: Media release, 13 Aug 2020 Boris Bolgoff, Central Coast Council

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Community association hears president’s report Members of the WagstaffeKillcare Community Association have received their president’s report at the association’s annual meeting on July 13.

The report from president Mr Mike Allsop covered cancelled events and plans for the rest of the financial year.

Mr Allsop said Trash and Treasure 2020 was cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis.

He said it had been a success last year with enthusiastic community participation.

Australia Day was successfully held at the start of this year.

Mr Allsop said the event made use of facilities and volunteers on the day and helped to raise funds for the Killcare Rural Fire Service.

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from Central Coast Council to cover the costs of the day, as well as contributing to catering costs.

“We did not seek community donations for the association, rather leaving all donations to the benefit of our local fire service,” Mr Allsop said.

He said operations had slowly recommenced at the Pretty Beach Tennis Courts, with hygiene measures and social distancing still required.

Mr Allsop said the association was continuing to advocate for projects to improve local amenities.

“This is a major focus for us this year, and fortunately we have developed a good relationship with our councillors and with other political representatives as well as various senior officers in Council.”

SOURCE: Media release, 7 Aug 2020 Mike Allsop, WTKCA

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Wine appreciation club Central Coast Leagues Club 2nd Wed Taste and be educated on wine by various wineries.

Purchases not mandatory Keith - 0420 722 529 Fraser - 0416 831 088

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 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

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 S.A Is Internet porn destroying your life.

We may be able to help.

We are a 12 step fellowship like AA. Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Central Coast Contact for further details 0473 631 439 newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

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

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

Central Coast Asbestos Lions Club of Woy Woy Everglades Country Club Diseases Support Group 3rd Monday of each month Support for those suffering Mary Mac’s Place Make new friends and with asbestos diseases and www.fabcnsw.org.au www.ebacc.com.au Providing hot, freshly cooked others interested in asbestos have fun while serving your ebacc.email@gmail.com Entertainment meals - Mon to Fri 11am-1pm community. issues. You are not alone, Central Coast with support, info & referrals Frantastics Choir Inc 0478 959 895 meet with others who can Hospital Art Caravanners Inc 4341 0584 High quality variety share their experiences. Bring marymacs@woywoycatholic.org.au Australia Inc. 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov entertainment available for a family member or friend.

Rotary Clubs Meet every Tue and Fri Visitors - New Members matinee You are welcome to meet International service club 9am-2pm - 109 Birdwood welcome, Trips Away, Social Overeaters bookings at your venue. us for lunch at 12pm, at the improves lives of communities Ave, Umina - Painting and Outings, friendship with like Anonymous (OA) New members welcome.

Ourimbah RSL Club on forth in Aust. & o/seas. Fun-filled Canvas drawing. Volunteers minded folk 12-step fellowship for those 1pm Mondays during school Wed of each month. activities, fellowship and welcome Details from Geoff with eating disorders.

No terms Maree 0419 418 190 friendship.

0447 882 150 0431 363 347 dues, fees, or weigh-ins.

Walter Baker Hall, Woy Woy hospitalartaustralia.com.au Rotary Club of Kariong Music Peninsula Com. Cntr, cnr. Mc 4343 1995 Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Community Centres www.frantastics.org Masters Rd & Ocean Beach CENTRAL COAST Brisbane Water Brass Penang Rd, Fri 7.15am Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm 50+ SINGLE & Brass Band entertainment Peninsula Community 4340 4529 LEARN TO DANCE 0412 756 446 SOCIAL GROUP kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au for the community playing all Centre Social ballroom dancing for all www.oa.org types of popular music.

Fun And Friendship With an ages, all you need is a desire Rotary Club of Umina Cnr Ocean Beach Rd & Rehearsal every Wed Beach Excellent Monthly Progam of McMasters Rd Woy Woy to learn and dance, Peninsula Village 8pm -10pm Wednesdays 6.30pm Activities, programs and no partner required.

Dinner, Dancing, Scrabble, Wellness Centre 0419 274 012 Everglades Country Club support groups for children, meet every Tues - St Luke’s Cards, And Tenpin Etc. Offering holistic and 0409 245 861 teens, adults and seniors Anglican Church, 7pm So Call complementary therapies curleys@ozemail.com.au including occasional care, & 15 Lorraine Ave Coastal a Cappella 0437 699 366 including aromatherapy, 0409 245 861 playgroups, dance classes, Berkeley Vale, 2:30pm Award winning women’s a massage and music therapy 0407 003 214 Rotary Club of Woy Woy karate, fitness classes, youth cappella chorus.

Anne - 0409 938 345 4344 9199 Tues 6pm Everglades services, gambling solutions, Music education provided. anneglazier@y7mail.com Country Club. internet kiosk and social CCLC Indoor Bowls Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Health Groups Don Tee 0428 438 535 groups.

Mon - Ladies Social Peninsula Village Meals Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah.

Wed Night - Mixed Social Delivered daily to your door Performance opportunities.

4341 9333 Al-Anon www.coastcommunityconnections.com.au Sat - Mixed Social Nutritious, great for the elderly Hire us for your next event.

If someone’s drinking is Special Interest New members welcome 0412 948 450 4344 9199 causing you problems...

Bridge coastalacappella@gmail.com tuition given Empire Bay Probus Club Al-Anon can help Duplicate Bridge Mon Tue level 2 Central Coast Friendship, fellowship, 1300 252 666 Peninsula Village Thur Fri Sat-12.15pm Leagues Club and fun in retirement.

Meetings Sat 2pm Soundwaves Carer’s Support Group & Wed 9.15am 4334 3800 Very active club, outings, Woy Woy Hospital For carers of loved ones with A cappella harmony for Men Brisbane Water Bridge Club, excursions, dining - 3 Ocean Beach Road – new members welcome. dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to times a month Rehearsals Mondays 7.00pm Peninsula Community Centre Peninsula Village 11.30am 93 McMasters Rd. 1st Thur 1.30pm to 9.30pm Central Coast Playgroup Arthritis NSW Paula 4344 9199 Woy Woy Empire Bay Progress Hall Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Carers, Grandparents, Woy Woy support group www.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org Visitors Welcome.

Gosford parents & children Ettalong Bowling Club Prostate Cancer Ring Max on 4324 3631 0414 280 375 ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Springwood Road Woy Woy Cash Housie Support Group or Kieran 4324 1977 Tues 10-11.30am 3rd Tues 10.30am 50 Games every Sat night (Gosford) 1800 011 041 Ettalong 50+ Leisure 4344 9199 Peninsula Community Centre, Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting Troubadour Central & Learning Centre McMasters Rd, Woy Woy,t Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, Coast Folk, Traditional Cards, Chess, Choir, Creative Better Hearing Peninsula School 7.30pm. Proceeds to Woy Terrigal Folk Art, Dancing, Darts, & Acoustic Australia - Central Woy Catholic Parish. for Seniors 9.30am to 12 noon wwcphousie@hotmail.com Handicraft, Handicrafts, Music and Spoken Word Coast Community Centre, 4367 9600 Indoor Bowls, Leatherwork, Concerts, Ukulele meets, and www.pcfa.org.au Hea ring loss management McMasters Road, Woy Woy Line Dancing, Mahjong, Sessions Central Coast Support and educational Discussions, rumikin, craft, Painting, Rummking, 4th Sat 7pm CWA Hall Woy Tenants’ Advice and groups providing practical history, walks, & coach trips Peninsula Lighthouse Scrabble, Table Tennis, Woy 4342 6716 experience and confidence Tues, Wed, Thur Advocacy Service Guiding you through the mail.info@troubadour.org.au Ukulele, Women’s Shed, Learn the benefits of hearing storm - Your only local mobile Help with issues with 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 4304 7222 Political Groups aids - 4321 0275 landlords & real estate counselling service agents? Free telephone Supporting ALL people The Krait Club Australian Labor Party Brisbane Water advice and advocacy for suffering from Domestic BlueWave Living Political discussions, national, Community Centre - Cooinda all tenants and residents in Caravan Club Violence offering a holistic Woy Woy Community state and local government Village, Neptune St, Umina residential parks.

Caravans Wanted to program making our Aged Care facility providing issues 10.30am For seniors.

Gentle join and have fun community safer.

4353 5515 residential aged care to the exercises, quizzes, games, cctaas@hotmail.com Gosford NSW Counselling services available frail aged.

Umina Ettalong Branch social activities, guest Your owners are most Monday @ Ettalong Baptist Permanent and respite care 2nd Mon Umina Beach welcome too Church Barrenjoey Room , speakers, entertainment and Central Coast accommodation available.

Bowling Club 7.30pm 4342 https://bwcaravanclub. book an appointment: Information 2nd and 4th Wed bus trips - 4344 3277 Rescue Unit 3676 wixsite.com/bwcc 0417 472 374 Marine Education Courses.

- 10am - 4344 2599 Ourimbah/ Narara penlighthouse@gmail.com Contact Joe reception@bluewaveliving.org.au Radio Licenses, Boat Umina Beach www.peninsulalighthouse.info/ Branch 4344 4363 Safety & Boat License Men’s Shed Function Room, Grange & PWC License Tests, Men share a variety of tools, Hotel,Wyoming Navigation, Seamanship and pursue interests and hobbies,

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here call us on 4325 7369 or see www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Meteorology.

4325 7929 www.vmrcc.org.au

Central Coast Soaring Club Inc Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members Come and have an Air Experience Flight All Welcome 14 and up for Training Flying at Bloodtree Road Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun (weather permitting) 0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

Ettalong Toastmasters We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth 2nd & 4th Tue, 7:30PM, Ettalong Diggers 0408 416 356 Peninsula Environment Group Environmental projects, (incl. Woytopia), Woy Woy community garden, social events, workshops, organic food buying group www.peg.org.au

Veterans National Malaya Borneo Veterans Association 1st Sat (except Jan) 10.30am Umina Club Melbourne Avenue Umina Beach 4342 1107 Veterans’ Help Centre’ Assist all veterans & families with pension & welfare issues.

Mon & Wed 9am-1pm 4344 4760 Cnr Broken Bay Rd & Beach St Ettalong. centralcoastveterans@bigpond.com.

Woy Woy Ettalong Hardy’s Bay RSL Provide help with pensions and welfare etc.

Shop 5/382 Oceanview Rd Ettalong. Tues & Thurs 9am to 1pm 4341 2594

Women’s Groups

CWA-Umina Beach Cnr Ocean Beach Rd and Sydney Rd Craft & Friendship: 1st, 3rd, 4th Wednesday at 9.30 Branch Meeting: 2nd Wednesday at 10am Phone: 0410324282 cwaofnswuminabeach@gmail.com

Country Women’s Association Woy Woy 30 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy Craft & Friendship: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wed 10AM. Meetings: 4th Wed 10AM. Ph: 0411 434 785 woywoycwa@gmail.com

Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services by women for women 4342 5905 www.cccwhc.com.au

Newspapers Central Coast

CCN

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24 August 2020 - Peninsula News - Page 27

Out&About

Little Theatre postpones three productions The Woy Woy Little Theatre has decided postpone three of their productions initially scheduled for this year.

Ladies in Lavender, Appointment with Death, and Ben Hur have all been delayed with new dates yet to be set.

Theatre president Ms Christine Vale said members and ticket holders would be informed when dates were set.

“Current ticket holders are entitled to a refund and we will be refunding over the next week or so,” she said.

“This is a large task.”

SOURCE: Media release, 12 August 2020 Christine Vale, Woy Woy Little Theatre

Voluntary non-profit business donates to charity A new antiques and collectables shop has been established in Woy Woy as a voluntary non-profit business.

Antiques and Collectables specialised in affordable retro items and unusual vintage collectables, he said.

“We donate a percentage of sales to a different local charity each month and Brisbane Water Rotary Club was our first,” Mr Gordon said.

“We presented the newlyformed service club with $700 in July.”

A second donation of a similar amount was made to the RSPCA last week.

Its next donation will be to the Brisbane Water Historical Society.

Woy Woy Antiques and Collectables is located at shops 52 and 53 Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy.

The business is run solely by volunteers and donates a percentage of sales to a different local charity every month.

Store manager Mr Mitchell Gordon said he and two others established the business to support local charities through the coronavirus pandemic.

Three other volunteers are also currently involved.

He said he previously had experience running pop-up shops for the Fairhaven charity in Point Clare.

They had proved successful and were the model for this business, which has a permanent shop in Deepwater Plaza.

SOURCE: Media Release, 14 August 2020 Mitchell Gordon, Antiques and Collectibles

Store manager, Mitchell Gordon

WHERE DO YOU GET IT?

COMMUNITY ACCESS

FOLLOWING IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PENINSULA COMMUNITY ACCESS NEWS PICKUP LOCATIONS. PAPERS ARE DELIVERED TO ALL OF THESE LOCATIONS ON PUBLICATION DAY. BOOKER BAY

53/54 The Esplanade

Booker Bay General Store

Ettalong Diggers

72 Booker Bay Rd Daley’s Point

Atlantis Apartments

The Cove Retirement Village 36 Empire Bay Dr

EMPIRE BAY

Bayside Gardens Lifestyle Village 437 Wards Hill Rd

Empire Bay Tavern 1 Poole Cl

Impact Plants Café 9 Poole Cl

United

306 Empire Bay Dr

ERINA FAIR

Service desk Terrigal Dr

Woolworths 620-658 Terrigal Dr

ETTALONG

Ingenia Lifestyle 1 Fassifern St

Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort 189 Ocean View Rd

Cinema Paradiso 189 Ocean View Rd

IGA

396 Ocean View Rd

Ettalong Beach Newsagency

257 Ocean View Rd

Mantra Ettalong Beach

51-52 The Esplanade

PHEGANS BAY

Box outside RFS Wattle Crescent

The Esplanade

POINT CLARE

The Box on the Water

ALDI

Ettalong Beach Waterfront Reserve

53-59 Brisbane Water Dr

Ettalong Beach Motel 46 The Esplanade

PRETTY BEACH

Pretty Beach Public School

50+ Leisure and Learning Centre

Pretty Beach Rd

Broken Bay Rd & Karingi St

Ettalong Bowling club

Ettalong Public School 23 Karingi St

GOSFORD

UMINA

103 Springwood St

Cooinda Village 12/2-18 Neptune St

171 Mann St

Broken Bay Parish Uniting Church

86 Mann St

The Bourke Road Store

Imperial Centre

Masonic Centre

346 Ocean Beach Rd

Central Coast Leagues Club

174 Bourke Rd

1 Dane Dr

Caltex Woolworths

Gosford RSL Club 26 Central Coast Hwy

HARDY’S BAY

Hardy’s Bay Club 14 Heath Rd

KINCUMBER

Kincumber Nautical Village 57 Empire Bay Dr

PEARL BEACH

Pearl Beach Cafe and General Store 1 Pearl Parade

McDonald’s

430/438 Ocean Beach Rd 337 West St

Coles Express 1-3 Sydney Ave

Woolworths

261-275 Trafalgar Street Corner, West St

ALDI

310 Trafalgar Ave

Coles

4 Oscar St

NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort Sydney Ave

Jasmine Greens Park

WOY WOY

Kiosk Peninsula Recreation Precinct, Sydney Ave

Umina Surf Life Saving Club 509 Ocean Beach Rd

Umina Beach Café 509 Ocean Beach Rd

Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club 176 The Esplanade

Club Umina

Melbourne Ave

Peninsula Village 91 Pozieres Ave

Umina Library Cnr West Street and Bullion Street

Peninsula Office Supplies 296 West St

Umina Beach Newsagency 310 West St

Chemsave Chemist 299 West St

Blooms The Chemist Shop 6/286 West St

Umina Surgery 297 West St

Yousave Chemist 315 West St

Umina Beach Public School

Link and Pin 18A Railway St

Kuoch Chemist 43/45 Blackwall Rd

Ms Liesl Tesch MP 20 Blackwall Rd

Peninsula Plaza Woy Woy

Michel’s Patisserie

7 Kathleen St

Boronia Court Hostel Kathleen St

BlueWave Living5/6 Kathleen St

93 McMasters Rd

The Bayview Hotel

Meals On Wheels

2-16 The Boulevarde

Ocean Beach Rd

Woy Woy Hotel

33 The Boulevarde

Gnostic Mana Café 31 The Boulevard

Coles Express 50-52 Ocean Beach Road &, Rawson St

8/23-27 Chambers Pl

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital

The Boulevarde

KFC

43 The Boulevarde

Woy Woy Public School

Woy Woy Organics Fishermen’s Wharf St Vincent De Paul Society Woy Woy Bowling Club 186 Brick Wharf Rd

Woy Woy Rugby League Club 82 Blackwall Rd

Deepwater Plaza

46 Wagstaffe Ave

Woy Woy Public Hospital

Cnr Blackwall Rd &, Oval Ave

Woy Woy Library

226 West St

Wagstaff Newsagency & General Store

66 Memorial Ave

Peninsula Community Centre

McDonald’s

WAGSTAFFE

Caltex

Peninsula Plaza

Sydney Ave

Lois Jones Real Estate

182 Blackwall Rd

7/13 Charlton St

21 Vidler Ave 91 Blackwall Rd Blackwall & Park Rds

Peninsula Leisure Centre 243 Blackwall Rd

Woy Woy South Public School The School Mall

Kitchener Park

Railway St

Maitland Bay Dr

Living Choice Deepwater

HammondCare

Court Retirement Village 25 Park Rd

286 Railway St

Everglades Country Club

Home Timber & Hardware

Dunban Rd

IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR LOCATION ADDED TO THIS LIST FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ACCESS, PLEASE LET US KNOW

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24 August 2020 - Peninsula News - Page 29

Sport

Soccer results Results for soccer games played by Peninsula clubs in the week ending 21 Aug 2020 were:

BPL/First: Woy Woy v The Entrance, 2-3. Umina v Woy Woy, 3-2. Umina v Southern Ettalong, 1-5.

Southern Ettalong v East Gosford, 5-2.

BPL/Reserve: Woy Woy v The Entrance, 1-1. Umina v Woy Woy, 0-3. Umina

PUBLIC NOTICE

Car Boot Sale Woy Woy Peninsula Lions Club

CANCELLED UNTIL SEPT 27 due to current Coronavirus health concerns ENQ 0478 959 895

ADULT SERVICES

PRETTY WOMEN 21-30 yo

v Southern Ettalong, 0-6.

Southern Ettalong v East Gosford, 2-0.

BPL/U21: Woy Woy v The Entrance, 0-4. Umina v Southern Ettalong, 0-1.

M15/M15A: Southern Ettalong v East Gosford, 2-1.

M15/M15B: Southern Ettalong v The Entrance, 1-4.

M15/M15C: Southern Ettalong v Berkeley Vale, 4-5.

M16/M16A: Berkeley Vale v Southern Ettalong, 1-1.

M16/M16B: Umina v East Gosford, 1-1.

M16/M16C: East Gosford v Umina, 11-1.

M18/M18A: Avoca v Southern Ettalong, 0-4.

M18/M18B: Woy Woy v Budgewoi, 0-3.

M18/M18C: Umina v The Entrance, 4-0.

M35/M35A: Southern Ettalong v Kanwal, 0-0.

Barnstoneworth v Umina, 2-3.

M35/M35CS: Woy Woy v Barnstoneworth, 1-2. Southern Ettalong v

Gosford, 7-0.

M35/M35DS: Woy Woy 2 v Kariong, 6-2. Avoca 1 v Woy Woy 1, 4-0.

M45/M45B: Barnstoneworth v Southern Ettalong, 3-0. Umina v Killarney 2, 5-3.

M45/M45C: Barnstoneworth 2 v Southern Ettalong, 4-0.

Umina v Barnstoneworth 1, 1-3.

M45/M45DS: Woy Woy 2 v Kincumber, 0-2. Avoca v Woy Woy 1, 2-6. Umina v Gosford 1, 5-1.

MAA/MAA3: Budgewoi 1 v Umina, 1-2.

MAA/MAA4: Southern Ettalong v Berkeley Vale, 0-4. Avoca v Umina, 0-2.

MAA/MAA5: Avoca v Southern Ettalong, 1-1.

MAA/MAA6: Woy Woy v Mountains, 2-0. Southern Ettalong v Kanwal, 4-1.

U12/U12BS: Terrigal v Umina, 0-1.

U12/U12CS: Woy Woy v Kariong, 2-2. Kincumber v Southern Ettalong, 2-1.

Terrigal v Umina, 6-1.

U13/U13A: The Entrance v Southern Ettalong, 6-0.

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CCN

Compulsory Acquisition of Land – Roads Act 1993

The Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club has played its 2020 Minor Singles quarter final on Sunday, August 16.

Jim Phillips defeated Gary Edmonds.

Ron Austin defeated Martin O’Malley.

Grant Watson defeated Walter Pawelko.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

POSITION VACANT

WOY WOY LIONS CLUB

VET NURSE FOR TRAINING OR EXPERIENCED LINDA 0414 445 971

REAL ESTATE

Attention is invited to the notice published in Government Gazette No 177 of Friday, 14 August 2020 Page 4064 regarding the compulsory acquisition of land at Ettalong Beach in the Central Coast Council area and said to be in the possession of Central Coast Council.

Bradley Duxbury defeated Kieran Kozlowski.

Club secretary Mr Peter Springett said: “There were some sensational games in this afternoon’s quarterfinals.”

SOURCE: Social media, 16 Aug 2020 Peter Springett, UBMBC

IN MEMORIUM

TANCRED Doris Grace

19/9/1920 -19/8/2020 Late of Umina Dearly loved wife of Leslie (dec) Loving Mother & Mother-in-law of Vicki & Bob and Lynn (dec) Cherished Grandmother, Great Grandmother & Great Great Grandmother Aged 99 years Forever in our hearts Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the funeral service for Doris at Palmdale Memorial Park, Palmdale, Rose Chapel on Wednesday 26th August, 2020 commencing at 2pm

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REAL ESTATE

AUBREY DOWNER Independent Living Units

(TfNSW Papers: SF2020/062815)

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SOURCE: Website, 20 Aug 2020 Results, Central Coast Football

SEEKING TO RENT FOR A NOMINAL AMOUNT A SINGLE OR PREFERENTIALLY DOUBLE LOCK UP GARAGE OR SHED ON THE PENINSULA WE WOULD BE STORING OUR CAR BOOT TRAILER AND OTHER ITEMS SO NEEDS EASY ACCESS AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CLUB PLEASE CONTACT - GREG HEAD 0478 959 895 OR 0418 468 572

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U13/U13BS: Woy Woy v Kariong, 1-0.

U13/U13CS: Southern Ettalong 2 v Gosford, 100. Southern Ettalong 1 v Terrigal, 2-0. Umina v Kincumber, 0-6.

U14/U14A: Umina v Berkeley Vale, 0-2.

U14/U14C: Southern Ettalong v Avoca 2, 0-5.

Umina v Berkeley Vale, 0-5.

W12/W12A: Umina v Kanwal, 1-4.

W14/W14A: Budgewoi v Southern Ettalong, 0-11.

W18/W18A: Berkeley Vale v Southern Ettalong, 1-5.

WAA/WAA4: Woy Woy v East Gosford, 0-3. Berkeley Vale v Umina, 2-2.

WAA/WAA6: Southern Ettalong v Kariong, 0-2.

WPL/First: Kanwal v Umina, 1-3.

WPL/Reserve: Southern Ettalong v Terrigal, 2-1.

Kanwal v Umina, 2-1.

Minor Singles quarter finals

lush gardens & spacious lawns. Point Clare

Bedsitter $215 pw + 4 weeks bond 1 x Bedroom $265 pw + 4 weeks bond Conditions Apply

Contact: For full details call Transport for NSW on (02) 8849 2808.

Ph Margaret Wolf on: 4324 2068 or mwolf@hallprior.com.au

RUN IT ‘TIL YOU SELL IT

ECLIPSE PRODIGY Ph: 4351 0867 2010 COLORADO BICYCLE 4x4, auto diesel,130ltr hardly used, good fuel tank, many extras, condition, $500.00 ready for travel, only RUN ABOUT Ph: 0419 797 177 130,000 kms, some COROMAL 87 MODEL 12ft boat, has 25HP, camping gear $19,500 16ft pop top, single mercury engine, $4,500 Ph: 0466 848 189 beds, microwave, tv, ono.

SNOWBOARD gas stove and fridge, Ph: 4377 1196 sims enduro, with awning, full annex, long MINI COOPER S PIANO BEALE binders and padded rego, as new inside, CHILLI R56 SMALL UPRIGHT bag, good condition. $7,500 or ono white, Long rego. polished mahogany, Bateau bay $300 ONO Ph: 4393 5825 As new, Manual 2 door, one family owned, Ph: 0409 395 434 4 cylinders, turbo moving downsize, DINING TABLE Leather seats. buyers removal, timber base, glass top, $8,500, Helen $1199 ONO. 6 black vinyl chairs, all Ph: 0414 44 5971 Ph: 0408 176 429 in good condition, $600 2002 CANNONDALE

BATEAU BAY ITEMS FOR SALE, For Nissan Patrol GU Models, Rear Storage Boxes, Roof Console, Fuel Chip, Warne Winch Magnum 8K, Tools, Tool Boxes, Metal Bench, Pine Cabinet, Overalls, 3 Man tent, Sleeping bags, Hose Link Garden Hose, Computer Cables, 3 Cordless Phones, New 240 v Speakers, Electrical Switches,

BP, one year old, barely 10Amp Cable and RAILS used $1200 Reels, LG TV Stands, suit boat ramp, nine Ph: 0407 263 802 lengths from 3.1 to New Carpet Cleaner, 3.85 metres, some with ROCKY 4 MOBILITY x2 sets golf clubs, SCOOTER joiners, $200 for the lot Call Ray mirror and baskets, Ph: 0499 887 580 Ph: 0408 422 762 red, $1,800 MOORING 2 POSTER Ph: 4332 0254

VGC, Blackwall channel, off private jetty at end of McMasters Rd, $3000 ONO Ph: 0412 099 936

MOTORCYLE K’SAKI ELIMINATOR 2010 JAYCO SWAN 1998, v twin, cruiser, CAMPER VAN needs TLC, reg 8/20, STUDENT OFFICE excellent condition, best offer before 2/8/20, many extras, well kept.

Wyoming ROLLTOP DESK, $19,000 ONO Ph: 4323 7676 antique style, excellent Ph: 0415 747 153 TRAVELLER 012 condition, first to see will GENERATOR 13.5HP MODEL 22’6” LUXURY buy, $30-0 petrol engine, 8KVA, CARAVAN Ph: 0458 004 339 MINIATURE TRAIN saber model, sab6 EN08 island, bed, immaculate

condition, always garaged $45,000 Ph: 0412 434 003

BLACK LEATHER LOUNGE excellent condition, $250 ono, Contact Alan Entrance North on Ph: 0477755700 KING SINGLE SPINAL CARE MATTRESS with base, as new, bought as a spare, was $600, will sell for $300 Ph: 4385 1739

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Sport

Ocean Beach lifesave, Brian Pitt, surfing in 1928

Minutes of a meeting held in September 1939

Surf club seeks material for its 100th anniversary Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club is seeking help from residents as it prepares for its 100th anniversary in 2022.

Historian Ms Julie Aitchison is looking for Peninsula locals who own memorabilia and souvenirs from the club.

“We are hoping the public will look through all their old photos, newspaper clippings or any paperwork that might be associated with the surf club,” Ms Aitchison said.

The club already has a number of historic items, including a program from a 1928 surf carnival,

photos of the Pitt Brothers who were members in the late 1920s, and blazers from the 1950s.

Ms Aitchison said all the items were precious to the community and helped to tell the story of the club’s history.

A 1939 minute book has helped the club uncover some helpful

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history, but Ms Aitchison believes Peninsula locals could own earlier books.

She said the club was the oldest surf life-saving club on the Central Coast and was formed in January 1922, by several locals who visited the Peninsula each weekend.

“The Ocean Beach Surf Life

Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect.

SOURCE: Media Release, 11 Aug 2020 Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club

Netball results Netball results from round five of the Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association competition played on August 15 were:

Senior 1: EE Spirit v BW Swordfish, 67-29. BOF v PL Lions, 52-21.

Senior 2: EE Aquila v PL Roar, 24-21. PL Wildcats v PL Panthers, 36-15.

Senior 3: UB Stingrays v EE Harriers, 48-17. EE Spirit v BW Swordfish, 67-29. TKT Ruby Reds v PL Cheetah Girls, 29-28.

Senior 4: UB Redbacks v BW

TIDE CHART

FORT DENISON

Saving Club was formed several weeks before the Morning Star Masonic Lodge in Woy Woy, and years before the formation of the Woy Woy Ettalong Sub Branch of the RSL,” Ms Aitchison said.

Wobbygongs, 36-34. EE Falcons v TKT Topaz 28-30 (Player: Unsworth).

Grade IJ1: UB Goannas v EE Carawas, 37-33. PL Jaguars v BW Sharks, 22-22.

Grade IJ2: TKT Sapphires v EE Osprey, 50-54 (Coach: Skehan).

PL Leopards v BW Barracudas, 33-16.

Junior Blue: UB Joeys v PL Pride, 5-42.

Junior Green: UB Joeys v PL Pride, 5-42 SOURCE: Website, 15 Aug 2020 Lisa Coakley, WWPNA

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APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON 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

24 August 2020 - Peninsula News - Page 31

Sport

Lions defeated in all grades Avoca Beach defeated Woy Woy in all grades of rugby union played on Saturday, August 15.

Avoca held Woy Woy to zero in three grades: Premier Two, President’s Cup and Colts.

Central Coast Rugby Union president Mr Larry Thomson said Avoca Beach “displayed great form” to defeat Woy Woy by 37 points to 12 in the Premier One game at Woy Woy Oval.

“The first half was a quite even affair and scores remained quite close for much of the first 40 minutes,” he said.

“Avoca Beach did slip away slightly on the scoreboard just prior to halftime, to go to the break leading by 20 points to 12.

“Woy Woy scored all their points in the first half and actually led by 12 points to 10 well into the first half.

“But the further the match went, the stronger Avoca Beach became.

Avoca Beach were able to post a further four tries in the

OARD

second stanza to secure a quite comfortable victory.

“It was a good performance by Avoca Beach and one that will be noted by all opposition teams.

“Woy Woy gave it their all but just could not stop Avoca Beach in the second half.

“Woy Woy had several good performers headed by flanker Corey Fleming and lock Joel Frazer.”

Results were: Avoca Beach 37 (Shaun Townsend 2, Kyle Lang, Mitch Jacob, Riley Stevenson, Bradd Sheridan tries; Shaun Townsend 1 penalty goal, 2 conversions) Woy Woy 12 (Alex Moore 4 penalty goals).

In other grades, results were - Premier 2: Avoca Beach 67 v Woy Woy 0. President’s Cup: Avoca Beach 8 v Woy Woy 0.

Colts: Avoca Beach 59 v Woy Woy 0. Women: Avoca Beach 17 v Woy Woy 12.

SOURCE: Media release, 17 Aug 2020 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

WOY WOY OVAL SCOREBOARD DELIVERED $80,000 for a new scoreboard in addition to the Federal Government’s $3.5 million redevelopment of Woy Woy Oval.

Delivering a state of the art facility for local events on the Peninsula.

LUCY WICKS MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR ROBERTSON

Authorised by Lucy Wicks MP, Liberal Party of Australia, Level 3, 69 Central Coast Hwy, West Gosford NSW 2250.

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A FUTURE TO LOOK FORWARD TO

The time is now

With all the current uncertainty in the world, there’s actually never been a better time to make that decision about your retirement lifestyle.

Major events, such as those we are currently facing with COVID-19, inevitably bring a change in perspective.

With the current Coronavirus restrictions, society as a whole this year is experiencing isolation like never before. But seniors in particular are among those most heavily impacted, as families and friends do their best to keep their older loved ones safe and maintain their physical distance. Seniors are also quickly realising the burden that comes from owning and maintaining a larger home, and are looking towards the simple life

At Oak Tree, it’s reassuring to know that you can still have your own personal space, but that the village manager or a caring neighbour is never far away in times of need. Even in your own villa, you’re still connected as part of our village community. Being surrounded by neighbours who care, it’s comforting to know that we’re all in it together.

In these uncertain times, the safety and security of a village environment offers some much needed comfort and assurance. Residents also have the peace-of-mind knowing that all the regular maintenance is taken care of so they can just focus on what’s important.

To find out more about Oak Tree Retirement Village or for a private tour, call 1300 367 155 or visit www.oaktreegroup.com.au

85 Wahroonga Road, Kanwal Call 1300 367 155

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