Edition 445 21 May 2018 Council goes for 50-50 dredge funding

Central Coast Council has “The North Coast has a specifi c agreed to apply for 50-50 list item for dredging in the State funding to dredge Ettalong Budget each year but we have to Channel following a fortnight sit here and wait. “I can’t understand how anyone of sustained community and can say it is not a navigable political pressure, which waterway when it is a public saw 400 residents attend a transport corridor. meeting at Ettalong. “My interpretation of the The Council has also called, community meeting at the Diggers again, for the NSW Government was the long term solution was a to complete another round of State Government responsibility emergency dredging to ensure but short term people wanted to the navigation channel is at see Council apply for the funding. least restored, temporarily, to a “They were annoyed by the navigable state. stalemate and wanted to get it The indefi nite cancellation of done, with the State Government ferry services to Ettalong and being obstinate. Wagstaffe prompted a well- “A change of government was attended community meeting at the only way the meeting believed Ettalong Diggers on May 10. the State would take responsibility. Following the meeting, “As Cr Bruce McLachlan told chaired by Diggers chief Mr Bill the community meeting, the State Jackson, Central Coast mayor Government was not going to and councillors were advised of a move on this,” he said. motion calling for “joint funding by Cr McLachlan along with Council and State Government for Crs Jilly Pilon, Gale Collins and dredging of the Ettalong Channel Mehrtens spoke at the community area this month”. meeting. “A meeting attended by over An over-fl owing public gallery at Central Coast Council’s Gosford chamber on May 14 “I said I would be happy to look 400 people was held at the at any motion for 50-50 funding but Ettalong Diggers Club tonight, made at the meeting, some The debate was heated and Our Waterways program would not it also had to request that the State called by Ettalong Diggers, to concerning different viewpoints on frustrating with loud interjections provide an adequate solution to Government pay for emergency discuss the problems caused by funding responsibility. from the public gallery leading to the problems facing the entrance dredging as an act of good faith,” the suspension of the ferry service “However the community Cr Smith calling for a 15-minute to Brisbane Water. he said. to Ettalong and Wagstaffe, and its strongly expressed the need for recess. “The funding available is “We arrived at Council on diversion to Patonga,” Mr Jackson immediate action so that normal Gosford West Ward Councillor completely inadequate and that Monday night under the impression said in his post-meeting letter to ferry services can be resumed. Richard Mehrtens utilised the was one of the reasons we were there would be an emergency Councillors. “People at Patonga are having recess to write an amendment reticent to support applying under motion but when the Mayor asked “It is requested that Council diffi culties also, from the presence which he said better refl ected Rescuing Our Waterways,” he each of the councillors she was consider this matter at its meeting of the ferry there and the impact of the sentiment of the community said. told ‘no’. to be held on Monday, May 14,” the parking. meeting than the urgency motion According to Council the “When Cr Best arrived later letter said. “And there are major tourism, that Cr Gale Collins put to the maximum that can be applied for the Mayor also asked him and he “The following motion was business, recreation, family, and meeting, understood to have been by the state is $1.3 million and it replied ‘no’ but they were planning passed unanimously by those educational impacts, with people’s written by Cr Greg Best. may take until January 2019 for the to introduce the motion the entire present at the meeting, for work being curtailed (for example, “We fi nally moved a motion that outcome of the 50-50 application time and to do so without any consideration at the Council builders using the ferry to get to the dredging of the channel was a to be known. notice, without allowing the other meeting next Monday (motion Palm Beach) and family visits also State Government matter so we However, Councillors have been councillors time to read it was proposed by Ms Peta Colebatch, being stopped.” are still holding the government informed by staff that the annual incendiary. seconded by Mr Peter Mote): That It was standing room only in the to that standard and the majority cost of maintaining the channel is “It didn’t refl ect the motion that this meeting requests both the Gosford Chamber of Central Coast of councillors still have that same more than the total $3 million that Bill Jackson and the public meeting State Government and the Central Council on Monday, May 14, as belief,” Clr Mehrtens told Peninsula would be made available via a 50- had decided on so it was necessary Coast Council to work together to the community rallied to support News following the meeting. 50 agreement and then it would be to introduce an amendment to get fund immediate dredging works the Ettalong meeting’s call for an “Now what the Council is doing at the mercy of the State to provide something agreeable but it is not a (this month) so that the ferry immediate end to the impasse is being the more responsible the funding annually. long-term solution,” Cr Mehrtens service to Ettalong and Wagstaffe between Council and the State level of government on this while “We do need a longer term said. can resume (the Council to Government. the State is still throwing up road program for this waterway, SOURCE: submit a compliant application for An urgency motion was blocks,” he said. otherwise the State Government Urgency motion, 14 May 2018 funding to the State Government circulated to members of the “This is a thing that was made will be holding Central Coast Central Coast Council next week); and that this meeting public and media but, according very obvious at the Council Council to ransom every year. ordinary meeting requests that in the longer term, to Central Coast Council Mayor Cr meeting on Monday night, the “If we received $400,000 one Interview, 15 May 2018 Jane Smith, Central Coast Council a working party of stakeholders Jane Smith, none of the councillors State Government has the year and then missed a year it had informed her that there was an authority to dredge this channel, would take more than $800,000 Interview 16 May 2018 assess the appropriate approach Richard Mehrtens, Central urgency motion to be put. which is Crown Land, whenever it for the future, looking at the following year to get it back to Coast Council maintenance dredging, technical The meeting proceeded chooses to do so, it owns a dredge an acceptable standard. Letter, 10 May 2018 issues, environmental implications, according to the agenda, and on two occasions in the past “We have no guarantee we Bill Jackson, Ettalong Diggers community impacts (including frustrating the packed gallery until 12 months it came in one day, did will get the maximum $1.3 million Reporter: Jackie Pearson work, tourism, educational issues), Cr Greg Best announced there its scraping and left,” he said. when the maximum available for and funding. was an urgency motion but left it to According to Cr Mehrtens the all coastal councils is $6 million More on pages 8 & 10 “A number of comments were Cr Rebecca Gale Collins to move Council’s decision to apply for 50- and we are up against 13 other the motion. 50 funding under the Rescuing councils,” Cr Mehrtens said. THIS ISSUE contains 51 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info

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APRIL 27, 2018 YOUR INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER - PH: 4325 7369 ISSUE 181 MAY 10, 2018 YOUR INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER - PH: 4325 7369 ISSUE 182 Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 Water supply Regional Coastal Residents’ Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 Councillors fi ghting to uphold community’s Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 Three gold, fi ve silver and Association warns against cut after Residents demand return Rate rise and tiny surplus Performing Arts going to Wamberal and preference for regional library one bronze medal to Coast athletes he community’s meeting this evening that the main bursts preference for a rescission motion has some in historic Council budget Terrigal Beaches of their promised park general points in it that leave Tregional library and Conference ET Australia and other tenants integrated with a-grade with no timeline as to what esidents and not occurred, plus the commercial space may might happen next, unsure Rratepayers have Average Valuation Average Valuation allowable rate peg. Typical Residential Rate Payer 2017-18 2018-19 Movement $ % Movement be upheld when Central what to do with tenants in the one month to For 2018-19 IPART Water supply was cut to barricade to ensure the safety of Rateable Valuation $258,062 $258,062 $0 0.00% Coast Council votes on building, how it will impact comment on a draft approved a rate peg of properties in Woy Woy after residents, businesses, road users Ordinary Rates $1,144.77 $1,167.32 $22.55 1.97% Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch with Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Mr David Harris at the level crossing Centre site the matter on May 28. on the school year, how it will of the historic first 2.3 per cent. a water main burst at the and pedestrians. Domestic Waste $479.00 $490.00 $11.00 2.30% “A detailed assessment of impact tenants. combined Central The rates and annual corner of Blackwall Rd and On April 11 the Council Local Government Act 1993 - the site has revealed that fi nal “It will leave us with more $1,623.77 $1,657.32 $33.55 2.07% charges applicable to a Railway St, Woy Woy, in the resolved to build a stand-alone Coast Council Rates and Annual Charges restoration works will include the questions than we had before residence in the former early hours of Thursday, Labor commits regional library in Donnison Delivery Program removal of damaged paving and this evening.” Water Annual Charge $164.63 $164.63 $0.00 0.00% Wyong LGA with an March 29 St, even though the majority further backfi lling. and Operational Plan Sewerage $483.28 $483.28 $0.00 0.00% average unimproved confi rmed Woy Woy Library Umina Library He said he appreciated “A team was immediately sent of community participants in Anja Stridsman Brad Woodward Matt Dawson Nicola McDermott “The issue was as a result of a for the 2018-19 Drainage Service Charge $128.32 $128.32 $0.00 0.00% land value will increase to the site to complete emergency burst water main, which has been to replace level crossing an online survey had voted Council’s willingness to vary financial year. Water Management Act 2000 - $33.50 or 1.4 per cent in The impressive result The Kookaburras were snap’ of Cassie Staples, weeping following the Championships, with restoration works, which required rectifi ed and the majority of the site for a library integrated with a Concept 1 so that all current $776.23 $776.23 $0.00 0.00% he 2018 Annual Charges 2018-19 which is made comes off the back of the number one ranked who punted the ball into result. a clearance of 1.80m, the water supply to be cut to restored. A State Labor Government the Rawson Rd level crossing would be fi xed by now.” commercial building. Parkside tenants would be The 2018-19 Draft TCommonwealth Total Council Rates and Annual surrounding properties,” according “Final restoration work will be replacement as part of their Deputy mayor Cr Chris Holstein accommodated. Delivery Program, $2,400.00 $2,433.55 $33.55 1.40% up of a $22.55 increase Games on the Gold two silver medals for team in the world going the stands on the regular Local boy, Australian which was supported would replace the Rawson A rescission motion at the Charges to a statement issued by Central completed as soon as possible election campaigns. said he believed Council needed to once and for all Clr Jillian Hogan asked Mr Operational Plan The fi rst in ordinary rates and an the 100m and 200m into the Games, and time bell with scores tied Rugby 7’s veteran and by a string of Games Rd level crossing if elected Peninsula library could close April 23 Central Coast Council Coast have Coast Council general manager Mr operational plan of the $11 increase in domestic Backstroke earlier in the with this gold, have at 12-12. qualifying jumps. and every effort will be made to in March next year. “It is less than 12 months until meet with the Government and the ouncil reconfi rmed, enough. historians, Ms Merrill Jackson Mylan to explain the impact including the budget and concluded, and 2018 Commonwealth Brian Glendenning. minimise the impact on residents, meeting was successful, new Central Coast Council waste charges. Member for Gosford Ms Liesl the next state election and the Opposition to make it happen. and Ms Kay Williams, and, the rescission motion was draft Resourcing Strategy Typical rates for Wyong 2018-19 Games. reached a milestone Commentators Games Team Captain, Boxer, Anja Stridsman, “An interim water supply was businesses, road users and Government and Opposition will “It is currently with Council at its April 23 “Our energy and focus must One of the Peninsula’s study commissioned by the former the possibility of a library closure. done earlier, and it is something Ms Vaughan said it was and that earlier decision was young athletes from Tesch said she did not need to be having on the tenants, many are among a suite of is now on exhibition for the Coast in the $199.8 million capital grants and have been given a total Maps showing the parts Further to the medals, of six consecutive speculated Staples was Jesse Parahi, also lost was another standout made available and water was pedestrians,” he said. meeting, that a be on making it a reality and Mr Peter Carstairs, from the Gwandalan residents gathered at the site of their deleted playgound to call for assistance from Council libraries could be closed, Gosford Council in 2015. “As I have said to Cr Best earlier, that would need to be done in “misinformation” that either Woy reversed. across the region pressed to make the commitment. be putting together their promise offi cers to make those C public comment of the Local Government documents Council has million capital works contributions to fund its budget of $18.2 million Woodward swam some Commonwealth Games’ unaware of the locked out in the Men’s Rugby local hero, and returns restored by approximately 7am on “Council assures the community packages together, so I hope letters representations and it is up to the that is what we intend to do. Gosford Waterfront Action discussion at the latest “The question was did that report the former report identifi ed that consultation with the community,” Woy or Umina Library could close However, after a scrappy of whom were community “It is something we would like to Regional Performing wandalan of the Gwandalan and but now we are going had approached Central Wyong LEP. behind the excuse is Concept 2 (above) was preferred by the community; it has 10 storeys including A-grade commercial space and three levels Area to which each have left their mark incredible Personal titles. score, believing Australia 7s, going down 26-17 home with a gold in the Friday, March 30. that a ‘sink hole’ has not been from council staff are being sent to mayor and general manager to put “The RPACC will be key Group. meeting of Central Coast recommend any closures, and I there was an under-servicing at a she said. to make way for the building of a service providers. placed on exhibition for facilities, open space and program. $199.8 million capital or 2.4 per cent of total deliver in this community,” she said Arts and Conference children, parents Summerland Point to have to walk a great Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, In lieu of Section 94 that this is all the State’s and directionless debate, category and sub- on Australian “Water released by the break created at the site.” G clarifi ed certain recommendations base line level [on the Peninsula] She pointed out that Council new regional library in Gosford. of basement parking “We have a tenant in that public comment after recreation. Major projects include: works program. spend; learning and Bests, including a 1:56.57 Track cyclist, Nicholas to have won. against England in their Women’s 60kg Boxing Ms Tesch said she believed both asking for their commitment,” together those representations but drawcard to the Gosford CBD, Following the speakers, the Peninsula Improvement distance to a skate park but had not yet been contributions and the doing. Council has revealed. Councillors once again damaged part of Blackwall Rd and SOURCE: Centre (RPACC) will be and grandparents within that report particularly in so the expectation is services was “currently doing quite a lot of “I do reiterate the regional community have said they After the meeting, Mayor projects, and whenever we put “It puts further stress and being endorsed at the education $9.46 million or category of ordinary and sporting history. in the 200m Backstroke, Yallouris, fi nished 10th fi nal four qualifying Division. Cr Mehrtens said. I would expect it to be in the form of and will help create an active rescission motion was moved Cr Troy Marquart raised the deferred a fi nal decision on the building whose lease expires Mayor Smith said $1.3 million to deliver the It is proposed that 78 Green had been on the an adjacent footpath, and removed Media statement, 19 Apr 2018 Central Coast Council staff were built in the Gosford CBD. held a rally on Group Inc. that they can’t really use. successful at arranging a deleted park, Rosecorp “But, Council’s hands relation to Peninsula,” she said. would not be reduced but we would work at Woy Woy Library” which library and development of that is want for the Gosford CBD.” Smith said she was concerned up a large amount of money, concern on all of the people special rates proposed an amazing result for a in the 1,000m Individual match. Council staff were also working a delegation for meetings with the and engaged arts and cultural by Deputy Mayor, Clr Chis possibility of library closures on on November 30, and we May 14 Council meeting. the draft plan was the Norah Head Masterplan per cent of operating 1.2 per cent; and libraries By far and away the wing waiting to receive Last but not least, Aron some fi ll material underneath a Brian Glendenning, in the process of writing to her Wamberal and Terrigal Beaches both thought to be contaminated with asbestos One local mother, Ms “Or, you have to take meeting with her. has to provide a are all over the secret According to Ms Vaughan, those just look at better ways to meet the it was unlikely to be undertaking not dependent on closure of any location and form of the new about the fi nancial risks that means that we are not involved in this development,” will be available at the on a reassessment of the costs of Parliamentary Secretary for the Holstein and seconded by Clr Tuesday, May 1, to the Peninsula as part of Council’s “Following a detailed have been exchanging Council aims to achieve and deliver key amenity and capital expenditure $11.36 million or 1.5 per Coast’s most successful swimmer who only broke Time Trial. the ball from Staples, Former Green Point Sherriff, the long-time pavement. Central Coast Council seeking her commitment to deliver A rescission motion, to move hub in the region’s capital. Jade Liston, said one of them all the way down to He said he was hopeful shared pathway from approval for the deletion recommendations were based on community’s needs.” if the intention was to close the other libraries,” she said. library. beginning of an evolving the project, he said. Central Coast and the Member for ask Central Coast debate about the long-promised Councillor workshop, a further involved in committing to putting it up on something Mr Mylan said. a tiny surplus of $64,000 will be invested in the cent. Council’s Wyong offi ce 2:00.00 in January. It was heartbreak for the when she made her Christian College student Coastie who made the “Council has temporarily the Woy Woy level crossing the site to Poppy Park instead, “We can now move with Chris Burke. Council about this matter large in size, have gone into the perception that Woy Woy and “There is no contingency that library. “It gives me great pleasure to correspondence about an culture within Council upgrades in the key athlete was Mingara He said the “whole back and Gosford,” Cr Holstein said. he NSW the reasons why she and the water, and if you take that local Councillors the subdivision to of the park, in fact they regional library proposed for It is understood that the report on a revised proposal build commercial space with else, and we need to ensure it “The description in the (and Gosford offi ce). restored the site, backfi lled where See page 8 for more replacement project if elected to Clr Holstein said he had used Councillors to help Umina libraries did not adequately says once the regional library up Cr Lisa Matthews then asked clarify the misinformation, and extension to the lease, and but an average ratepayer that was more responsive tourism area; $2 million following priority areas: A rate path freeze for Aquatic swimmer, Brad Hockey star and former Kincumber High premature victory kick. and Sydney University move to the Gold Coast in forth” between Council and the Cr Holstein said the future of the was lost, with the Mayor using confi dence to the design phase Environmental to ensure asbestos is being the surf, been rumbled around her husband purchased them down there, it is too would come to the aid Tunkawallin Reserve, suggested the removal,” Gosford. absence of one councillor at so much private development will be successful.” possible and installed an extensive the Government benches next them fight for a address the community’s needs. and running, it would accelerate Ms Vaughan to confi rm that “any state that the development of the for a Regional Library in rescission motion of this being our tenants, who are a state from the old Wyong LGA to, and better refl ected, to construct the Mardi roads, transport and merged councils still Final adoption of the Woodward. 2008/09 CCAS Male School student and 2016 Following the Athletics Club star, Nicola late 2017, also medalled State Government before the Rawson Rd crossing replacement her casting vote to confi rm and are committed to working rescission motions on fi ve Protection Authority appropriately managed. for, and we know it must be, at land in the subdivision far and they can’t walk of the community and but that reserve is on the Mr Symington said. Cr Greg Best said he recalled the May 28 meeting, and a year. T promised park and “One option was to explore closures?” Cr Marquart asked. closure of any library would have regional library is not dependent on Gosford will be presented to coming on line in the CBD and On April 11, Councillors had ad hoc I fi nd a bit peculiar, government department, are will see their rates go up to Warnervale trunk drainage ($186.92 million applies for Central Coast plan and making of rates Athlete of the Year, Matt Olympic gold medallist, McDermott, returns at the Games. project was canned in 2016 had project was the key to fi xing the that the RPACC will be built with all our partners, including occasions in his 25 years in least two years, and now it is was because of the back up. and the only push for the developer other side of Kanangra community priorities and The 20-year-old rising unfortunate lapse in She said she did not feel the (EPA) and Central Coast “Council has committed to The construction of Council director Ms Julie Vaughan change to the voting status of the May 28 Council meeting,” surrounds. voted in favour of the stand- because I have been working and charges will take been about costs, scope of the Peninsula’s growing east-west local government. playground in their rationalisation but further library “They are two different to come through the chamber”. the closure of any other libraries,” extremely keen to extend the by $33.50 for the year. aspirations in line with the water pipe; $1.8 million or 24.6 per cent of total Council. star will return home with Dawson, didn’t let a Ellia Green, when the judgement, the Kiwis home with a bronze in the He walked away with need to wait for the letter before as part of a cultural precinct, the Conservatorium of Music, undertake regular inspections appearing on the beach. promised playground for playground in the whole to dedicate 0.5 hectares Dve and is a signifi cant at least one home has previously “outlining to this another, may result in a third project and outcomes. traffi c problems. Council do not believe service reviews would be needed questions,” Ms Vaughan said. Ms Vaughan responded that Ms Vaughan said. Mayor Jane Smith said. “With some major projects, alone library option, wholly on with Gosford Council and lease. Mayor Jane Smith CSP. for a regional skate spend). This means Council is place at the June 25 signifi cant eye injury Women’s Rugby 7’s team were able to score the Women’s High Jump. two silver medals in informing Council and the public starting at 51-71 Mann Street to ensure that we meet the Arguing in favour of the of the affected areas and “It most likely came in as new residential their two young sons. area is for toddlers,” she of the blocks that had walking distance away already commenced on chamber that Umina and Woy Woy SOURCE: option making it over the line, three medals. “What we need to do is get back “I am still keen about addressing there is any need to to streamline services,” she said. “The development of the was correct to which Cr Matthews “We need to ensure that we such as RPAC and the Council-owned land, at 123A Central Coast Council for three park and play space at Council meeting. hold him back, with the lost in the fi nal against clincher with a long range McDermott is a Lawn Bowls for the Men’s that she would make a commitment (Old Broadwater Hotel site). needs of arts and the broader motion, Clr Holstein said the ensure any exposed asbestos the beach recovered, so subdivision. “We did buy the land said. not yet been sold in the from most houses. the site of the deleted would merge”. Item 6.2, 23 Apr 2018 which would see the regional “They wish to have a fi ve said it was now the “This is our contract Water and sewer will required to maintain the Woodward is the to basics on what the project will the problems with vehicular “Are you saying no libraries will regional library is not dependent said she was certain the majority of create a truly iconic building library, I don’t want to over- Donnision Street. years, and it has been anything Council has Australian Men’s Hockey New Zealand. to deliver the project. community, by delivering an budget for the RPAC was short close Wamberal or with a plan that said Ms Emma Wells and subdivision to reinstate The 187-block park, in a cul-de-sac Ms Vaughan said she had Central Coast Council year lease with a fi ve year community’s opportunity with the community,” Lake Munmorah; and see a $196.12 million total rate path that was last Coast’s golden boy, quite try after the siren in the standout in her fi eld Triples and Men’s Fours look like. movements east-west,” he said. Mayor Jane Smith said is removed,” the statement can anyone tell me that the The promised park shut down?” Cr Marquart asked. on closures,” she said. councillors would not be voting in library built in Donnison St, extend without suffi cient other than ad hoc. Ms Tesch said she expected Terrigal Beaches, but, Mr the residents’ park- been referring to an independent ordinary meeting in the city centre, helping The building was to be option, so they can refi t and to write to Council to Mayor Smith said. $2.5 million to fi nish spend or 25.8 per cent of applied by the former encouraged the team, The Kookaburras, Despite walking away fi rst period of extra time, and was one of the events. “Will it be further up Woy Woy “I still think the Peninsula that with the discussion and iconic and economically viable by $20m, and that money from said. particles, the fi bres, didn’t there was going to be a her husband acquired subdivision was central to the subdivision, Ms Vaughan failed to rule out “There have been reviews favour of any library closures. with commercial space, and literally, having won a some of the cost of the project Pat Aiken, from Coastal was deleted as part of Reporter: Jackie Pearson to attract business and guarantee that funding will redesigned to accommodate “I commend staff, directors refurbish their premises. let them know where construction of the budgeted funds. Gosford and Wyong community to make blitzing through the Men’s with the silver medal, to claim the gold with a favourites for the gold on Rd or close to where rail crossing has major issues around east- debate now fi nalised, it was facility that we can all be the sale of the Old Broadwater “Don’t go there,” Mr Aiken come up with the sand as well, playground park included their land when she playground. approved as a State so reinstatement of the guarantees to ensure the “It details every gold medal in his fi nal Source: could be borne by the Federal an amendment to the investment to the area, as be forthcoming,” Mayor Smith possible additional levels of and the Acting CEO for the they’ve got it right and Central Coast Regional Councils until June 30, submissions on competition to claim the the Women’s team will 17-12 win. the Aussie team, having is now? west traffi c movement but it is all time to work together with proud of.” Hotel could be used to Residents’ Association, said in response to the position and dry? with this development, was pregnant with her “When we doorknocked Signifi cant Development original playground is not project’s fi nancial viability. “We have been giving them a project and initiative Waste services and event at the Games, the Website, Apr 16 Government. development application well as increase connectivity said. commercial development if work they have been doing Sporting Complex at the draft plans via gold in the fi nal against be forever haunted by placed equal third at the “I think the current State dependent on making the alternate the community and the State The community and key contribute to the building of said his message to which we were very daughter. residents to let them under the now an option. please wait response. wrong before the plan we will deliver over the business development 2020. Men’s 4 x 100 Medley Members of the Aussie Commonwealth Games She referred to a recent joint taken by Council and the EPA. “You don’t want to take that for the Rosecorp Mayor Jane Smith is not amongst educational “Right around NSW there further funding was secured. negotiating and consulting yourvoiceourcoast.com, New Zealand. 2018 Results Register Government has a better idea of route through Woy Woy Rd to the the RPACC on another site. excited about, because know about our rally, just defunct Part 3A of the was adopted and rates Tuggerah. have been allocated a The freeze in the rate Relay on April 11. the now infamous ‘brain team were seen visibly 2018 Australian Athletic State and Federal Government and Federal Governments to stakeholders will be consulted the public is “don’t go “Don’t let your kids go there,” risk with children, because subdivision on Kanangra The park had been Residents want other Wicks told ACCC ‘cannot act’ on petrol prices in favour of such a proposal “We wrote to Council asking next year with a strong Dilon Luke, Journalist what it is going to cost than the freeway open up and safer and we had Tye (aged six) about every house had Environmental Planning institutions,” Mayor Smith are stories of councils that However, a rescission motion with us and the general offi cially set on June 25. “Our community have total $89.92 million or path is not a freeze on the Council libraries and announcement to examine how to ensure that this key project is on the detailed design as this “I believe we need to have there”. he said. if at some stage down the Dve, Gwandalan. deleted from the land to be offered by the prices outlining the Commission’s in March 2018 which was, on differences as high as 35 cents per websites, like Fuel Check, which and has expressed concerns for a timeline for development, focus on fi nancial Opposition. that was all going to be a fl ow on The Australian Consumer and said. have been a little ambitious to reverse Council’s decision public.” identifi ed their vision of offi ces at Wyong and deliver a faster train service. delivered. project moves forward. a waterfront that is active... track, they close the beach and Brodie (aged 4),” Ms development by that children, so a playground and Assessment Act. developer as an alternate response. average, three cents per litre lower litre. helps to fi nd cheaper petrol and that a library integrated with indicating why we needed Council’s plan aims to and environmental 11.8 per cent of total amount Council can levy “They were the ones who from underpass. “I have had the material “The former Wyong Competition Commission “This catalyst project for and have come down with was put forward by Councillors Mr Mylan pointed out that 70 where they want to see Gosford. “I would think the Liberals will be “There is signifi cant State The build is expected to get is there anybody here who The EPA issued a statement and decontaminate it, all those Liston said. stage, which was one is an important part of The Wyong LEP site for their promised “Your voice has seen the than Newcastle’s average price for Ms Wicks said it was rewards retailers where the prices commercial space could to do that, and as a result of deliver $561.5 million in sustainability,” she said. spend. by way of rates. originally came up with the “It sits in the bailiwick of the level tested, and I have no doubt in Council, NSW has told the Member for the CBD must be a central over extending, and I am a Greg Best, Bruce McLachlan, per cent of respondents to a the Coast grow and be in Submissions will be investing at a Federal level as part and Federal funding at stake underway in January 2019 can say that the waterfront in response to questions about people who have been on “I feel ripped off. year after Ms Liston had the development of this requires new housing park. competition watchdog take a close the same time period. disappointing that the Commission are lowest,” she said. represent a fi nancial risk to that, we have now entered essential services and “We will be delivering Open space and The Independent program. crossing and we have got to keep my mind that it is absolutely Government and the Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks meeting point for locals and little cautious about our risk Jilly Pilon, Rebecca Gale survey about the library were received up until 5:00pm of their business case for making and will take 18 months. is an inappropriate site for a the safety of Terrigal and the beach should be able to “I feel really annoyed. acquired her land. community,” Ms Wells developments to have a look at the petrol price issues “They also did a spot check would only take action if presented Meanwhile, the State Member Council. negotiations with the state $199.8 million in capital just a small surplus, 10 years’ time. recreation has been Pricing and Regulatory “Let’s hope we can get it down reminding the Government that we that we will lose if we do not bonded asbestos. developer conspired to Source: that it cannot act on the management. the train trip between here and Wamberal Beaches following said. greenspace park within you’ve raised on the Central at Woy Woy and Gosford, which with evidence of anti-competitive for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch, visitors alike, creating a Collins and Troy Marquart, for in favour of Concept 2, a library works in priority areas “This draft Operational allocated $45.13 million Tribunal (IPART) has on Thursday, June 14. to a more reasonable project and need infrastructure,” he said. get on with delivering this Four community RPACC?” Clr Holstein said in register as people who have “We were previously “It was only when we Media statement, Apr 30 All Councillors voted in government department to $64,000, as we want to Sydney a faster one,” Ms Tesch. “Bonded asbestos is delete the Playground Peninsula’s infl ated petrol Coast,” Ms Wicks said in her letter found as much as a 15 cents per behaviour. said she would continue to urge true innovation centre and “I think a regional library is the April 23 ordinary Council combined with commercial SOURCE: conclusion. recent asbestos fi ndings. started speaking to our The approved plans for 500 metres of any of the Bill Symington, Gwandalan extend their lease. from the Community Plan outlines a or 5.9 per cent, leisure approved an annual rate “They don’t need to spend $20 more reasonable costs.” project,” Mayor Smith said. representatives spoke against comparatively safe in situ as been exposed to asbestos,” Mr Park from the Rosecorp going to be able to walk prices. favour of the rescission motion invest every dollar we can Source: Interviews, 18 Apr 2018 the development showed properties within the and Summerland Point to petition respondents. litre difference between the highest “While this may be disappointing, Peninsula residents to exercise drawcard to the city centre,” a great project for the Central meeting. space built across the Council Strategic Plan (CSP). clear promise to our and lifestyle $16.81 peg increase so Council’s million on investigating options to Cr Mehrtens said: “The State “We have run out of time the motion to rescind the “The NSW EPA is aware of the Aiken said. subdivision without up the road to a park that neighbours that they let It would only be able to intervene except, Mayor Jane Smith and “If we do that, the space in on delivering the services Media release, May 14 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford Source: cladding on a roof or a wall Peninsula Improvement According to Ms Wicks, the and lowest E10 prices,” Ms Wicks we can work together to take action their consumer rights and, where she said. Coast, and for Gosford’s Mr Tony Mylan, from ET and ET’s building site. Central Coast Council Government and the Opposition asbestos issue at Wamberal was safe and had easy us know about a park the park as part of the subdivision. Group Inc where there was evidence of illegal Donnison St, and the car park, Those priority areas and infrastructure our community, a promise million or 2.2 per cent, permissible rates income know this level crossing should Chris Holstein, Central to deliberate - it is time for Council’s April 10 resolution Media release, Apr 24 lining in older houses, but Mr Aiken said he identifi ed any local exhibition Commission found that the said. now by using widely available possible, purchase cheaper petrol Clr Louise Greenaway, and Clr media are aware that people have died at that is now non-existent,” LEP, but it was deemed “Council have refused Interview, May 1 “Libraries are at the heart of city centre in particular, so Australia, which is a current “Despite public support for include the road network, we look forward to and waterways and for 2018-19 is the sum go,” she said. Coast Council decisive action. to choose the old Broadwater Central Coast Council media and Terrigal Beaches; the asbestos at Wamberal in or consultation with access, and we could anti-competitive behaviour. average cost of regular unleaded The Peninsula News has information on where the cheapest in nearby West Gosford. Doug Vincent was absent. would be tied up for the next growing community have Item 3.1, May 14 this level crossing. once it becomes damaged and to be 0.1 hectares smaller Jade Liston, Gwandalan creating liveable, connected really, my specifi c concern is tenant of the 123A Donnison Concept 2, Council voted for Cr Richard Mehrtens said Richard Mehrtens, Central Hotel as the site for the RPAC. Meeting notes, Apr 23 Central Coast Council is the November 2016. residents,” said Mr Bill have kept the kids active, she said. to meet with the local Ms Wicks said she had written petrol across the Central Coast been tracking fuel prices for over prices are on the Coast. SOURCE: 10 years. water and sewer service, told us they need, want delivering.” coastal protection $20.01 of the rates income for Central Coast Council Council workers dealing with the aftermath of the burst water “If that had occurred on any “The community has the fi bres are exposed, then it Emma Wells, Gwandalan The deferral was fi nally about the fi nancial risk and he was hopeful that both major Coast Council Central Coast Council ordinary responsible authority for this which is really important, Mr Symington said he than the minimum size community for over two to over 1000 residents who had market was 136 cents per litre 12 months and has found price “There are a few apps and Media release, 2 May 2018 and sustainable cities, and St property and owns the Concept 1. Continued P4 infrastructure, protecting and value.” In addition to rates million or 2.6 per cent. each of the former local ordinary meeting main near the corner of Blackwall Rd and Railway St on April 4 other road or any other crossing it signifi cant investment and They were Mr Kevin becomes friable. Symington, Chairman Jackie Pearson, journalist accepted: “to consider the Jackie Pearson, journalist parties would commit to funding Reporter: Jackie Pearson meeting matter,” the statement said. for a park required in the years, and are hiding, signed her petition on petrol Tim Sowden, Offi ce of Lucy Wicks that is defi nitely what we want making sure we have got that adjoining building, spoke “I am at a loss to the politics, and enhancing the local and charges, the Council Natural and government areas, as if interest in progressing this Armstrong from Gosford Jackie Pearson, journalist “In this case, small pieces of Continued P3 commercial viability of a covered,” she said. Hundreds of projects Jesse Parahi (centre) with fellow “The EPA has met with to see for the Gosford CBD.” against the rescission motion. but I wanted to indicate to the environment, community expects to receive $48.4 environmental assets the amalgamation had THIS ISSUE contains 62 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info project, and have waited long Waterfront Alliance, local asbestos cement, some quite THIS ISSUE contains 45 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info modern facility that the are planned right across Aron Sherriff Nick Yallouris Ellia Green Australian Rugby 7’s teammates “We have got some large Offi ce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Offi ce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Offi ce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Offi ce: Offi ce: Offi ce: Offi ce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: 4325 7369 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: [email protected] 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 4325 7369 Mail: Mail: Mail: Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.centralcoastnews.net PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: E-mail: E-mail: E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.centralcoastnews.net [email protected] Website: www.centralcoastnews.net [email protected] Website: Website: Website: Website: www.centralcoastnews.net www.centralcoastnews.net Mobile Website: www.coastcommunitynews.com.au www.centralcoastnews.net Mobile Website: www.coastcommunitynews.com.au www.centralcoastnews.net www.centralcoastnews.net Offi ce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford - Phone: 4325 7369 - Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 www.peninsulanews.info E-mail: [email protected] - Website: www.centralcoastnews.net 21 May 2018 - Peninsula News - Page 3 News New rubbish bins will be rolled out New red rubbish bins will be The old bins are to be used on given to Peninsula residents next bin night, and placed on the over the next three months. kerb even if they are empty and All residential properties will whether or not residents are home. receive a new 140 litre red lid The bins are to be left empty waste bin during May, June and on the kerbside after they have July to replace their current 120 been emptied, allowing up to fi ve litre red lid waste bin. business days for them to be This is the same sized bin that removed. Representatives from the Umina Community Group, PCYC, Woy Woy Little Athletics The new bins may be used met with Clr Jilly Pilon, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Mr Alex Hawke, residents in the former Wyong Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks, Brisbane Water Detective Inspector John Zdorilic and Ms Gabby Greyem area already have. once the old bins have been All old bins will be replaced emptied even if they have not been regardless of their current age or removed. condition. After the roll out is complete, old Federal Government to Residents are asked to take bins will no longer be emptied. the new bins inside once they Only bins with the new logo will are delivered, ensuring to check be emptied. provide CCTV at Umina oval the address on the side of the bin SOURCE: Website, 26 Apr 2018 The Federal Government Recreation Precinct, building Ms Brown, from Woy Woy matches your property. 1Coast Homepage will provide up to $47,000 to on the extensive work done by Peninsula Little Athletics Club, said the Central Coast Council Council to activate places and that the club facilities at McEvoy for the installation of closed spaces within the community,” Ms Oval are often targeted by vandals Wicks said. with graffi ti. circuit television cameras Wales elected for 20th year “I’d like to recognise the hard “Our facility was recently broken at community facilities to work of locals including Ms Gabby into with goods stolen from the Peninsula Chamber of Ettalong Channel,” Mr Wales said. tackle antisocial behaviour Greyem from the Peninsula sporting codes, resulting in a fl ow Commerce president Mr “We will also be taking a lead and vandalism within the Recreation Precinct and Ms Kylie on cost to the community to repair Matthew Wales has been re- role with submissions to the soon community. Brown from McEvoy Oval who that damage, so this CCTV funding elected for a 20th consecutive to be released Consolidated LEP Ms Lucy Wicks, Member have all advocated for this CCTV is most welcomed at such a pivotal process which looks to introduce for Robertson, was joined by funding to make our community time for the club. year in offi ce. Council wide standard planning Assistant Minister for Home Affairs areas on the Central Coast safer. “We thank the Government for “This is a very critical period for controls. Mr Alex Hawke at the Umina Oval “CCTV cameras have shown to providing footage to deter these our local business community with “The Chamber will also to announce funding for more be an effective crime prevention vandals and reduce the costs to a number of important matters that continue to push for state and than 20 cameras and associated measure and a valuable the community.” need to be addressed particularly federal funding for our local roads surveillance systems on the investigative tool that provides The funding has been committed leading up to the NSW State including the $35M promised at the Central Coast. deterrence to anti-social behaviour under Round 2 of the Coalition’s Election next March,” Mr Wales last State Election. “This funding will provide critical and I commend the Central $40M Safer Communities Fund. said. SOURCE: CCTV infrastructure around the Coast Council for joining with the SOURCE: “The Chamber will continue Media release, 17 May 2018 Central Coast including McEvoy community to fi ght for this funding Media release, 18 May 2018 to focus on fi nding a long term Matthew Wales, Peninsula Oval Umina and the Peninsula secured today,” Ms Wicks said. Lisa Scott, Offi ce of Assistant solution to the dredging of the Chamber of Commerce Minister Alex Hawke

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Water disruptions have social media update on the water February 8. occurred 11 times on the main break in Woy Woy near the The infl uence of king tides on Peninsula since January 21. corner of Blackwall Rd and Station January 22 meant repairs to a None of them has been planned. St that was reported in a recent water main break on Brisbane Unlike in other areas of the edition of Peninsula News. Water Dve, Woy Woy, had to be Coast where water interruptions Council crews worked through done overnight, including related are usually notifi ed for planned the night to restore water services repairs to the road surface. maintenance, Peninsula residents to businesses and residences in The water main broke on have been notifi ed by Central the Blackwall Rd area. January 21 and the public was Coast Council about disruption of Blackwall Rd was closed in the informed Council would be carrying supply due to water mains breaks southbound direction between out repairs from 7pm. and related interruptions. Railway St and Oval Ave, with One lane operation remained in The Council has provided diversions in place. place between Blackwall Rd and the following information, via its Water services were expected the bridge and resulted in traffi c facebook page, since January 21. to be restored between 7am and delays. The latest water outage and 9am the following day, Good All Peninsula residents were road closure notice for Woy Woy Friday. asked to conserve water to “allow was posted on Monday, May 14, Water pipes and other us to undertake the complicated when part of Rawson Rd between temporary water services were repair as quickly as possible”. Railway St and Ocean Beach Rd provided to affected businesses The public was asked to experienced a water outage from and residences for the duration of delay any non-essential water 1:30pm to 6pm as Council repaired the repairs. use including clothes and dish a broken water main. On March 14, Umina residents washing, watering of gardens and were warned to expect discoloured water play. One lane of Rawson Rd needed The Peninsula is prone to unplanned water outages to be closed during work and road water for an unknown number of “We understand it’s a hot day users were told to expect longer- Coast Council posted on facebook 5am on Friday, April 20. days and undefi ned locations due here on the Central Coast, and than-usual delays. that all homes in Karingi St and An alternative water supply to a March 13 trunk main break on we appreciate our community’s An unplanned outage/event also homes on Springwood St between was made available from 8pm to Edgecliff Rd near Sylvania Rd at assistance.” took place on May 15 involving all Bourke Rd and Bangalow St would midnight at the end of Tulani Ave. Umina. In addition to Facebook, of Sontar Ave and part of Camelia experience a water outage from Residents were also informed That break also caused low Central Coast Council reports Circle, Woy Woy, again, to repair a 11pm through to 7am the following via facebook that Council may water pressure for a number of both unplanned and planned broken main between 3:30pm and morning to repair a broken water have needed to close the east properties in the area including water outages and events at 8:30pm main. bound lane of Daley Ave. some located in Horsfi eld Bay and www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ On May 1, residents in On April 19, it was residents On April 18, Umina residents water needed to be turned off while wateroutages. Springwood St, Ettalong, were of St Huberts Island and Daleys were told they may have the main was fi xed. Source: Websites, 21 Jan to 16 May 2018 warned to expect an outage from Point who were told they would be experienced a three-hour water Railway St, Ocean Beach Rd, without water from 8pm whilst a outage between 10:45am and Moana St and some surrounding Central Coast Council 9am to 12pm to repair a broken facebook page broken water main in the area was 1:45pm to repair a broken water properties were without water on water main in the area. Central Coast Council / repaired overnight with the water main in the area. At 9:42pm on April 26, Central February 7 from 9pm until 2am on water outages supply expected to be restored by On March 29, Council gave a

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The Save Woy Woy progress so far, and to let people Waterfront Group is holding know what will happen at the Panel a community meeting to air hearing on the application. public opinion about the Woy “Everyone who submitted an objection to Council will have an Woy Sporties development opportunity to address the Panel. The three foot drop in front of the Lifeguard Tower on Ocean Beach Erosion along Ocean Beach application at the Woy Woy “The hearing is coming up soon, CWA Hall from 10am on May and we need to be ready,” Mr 27. McMurtrie said. The application is for a multi- “The Panel decision is merit- Chamber calls for storey seniors-living complex with based, so at the hearing we need 63 apartments, fi ve retail tenancies, to expose the areas where the a licensed club, an underground application lacks merit. urgent beach repair bowling green, an indoor fi shing “That has been done already in club, and a 136-space basement public submissions to Council. The Peninsula Chamber boardwalks at Terrigal Haven but “How can beach goers, carpark, on a three-quarter hectare “This time the application’s of Commerce has called has nothing in the pipeline for especially those with disabilities, site adjacent to Lyons Park. defects need to be revealed on Central Coast Council Ocean Beach,” said Chamber take advantage of what’s left “The meeting will provide an to the Panel, whether they to urgently allocate funds president Mr Matthew Wales. of Ocean Beach when the update on the campaign against concern perils due to fl ood risk, “It’s an embarrassment and prime access points are barely to maintain and repair the Sporties application, and or loss of recreational space, or needs to be rectifi ed.” maintained?” Mr Wales asked. information about what will happen incompatibility with the character of beachfront accesses He was speaking after recent “The restoration of Ocean when the matter comes before the surrounding homes and parkland, including the disability big swells have continued to erode Beach goes hand in hand with the Joint Regional Planning Panel,” or deterioration of amenity, or access well ahead on the the beachfront and prevent access dredging of the Ettalong Channel said group spokesperson Mr Ross the non-viability of a synthetic next surf season. to the public. and the long term renourishment McMurtrie. underground bowling green and “It is extremely disappointing “Once again we are seeing huge of the beachfront. “Our last community meeting an indoor fi shing club, or non- that the Peninsula’s premier shifts in sand and signifi cant erosion “It’s time Council got serious attracted around 100 local compliance with Gosford LEP beach attraction has been left to the point where accessing the about a long term solution to residents and led to submission of 2014, Gosford DCP 2013, and the in such a sad state of repair with beach at Ocean Beach Surf Club this problem so that once again 80 or so objections to Council. SEPP for Seniors Housing and so no signifi cant restoration works is now dangerous”, he said. Ocean Beach can be accessible to “That refl ects the strong on,” Mr McMurtrie said. undertaken by Council at all this “The disability access near everyone,” Mr Wales said. opposition in the community to this SOURCE: summer. the lifeguard tower has not been SOURCE: application. Media release, 17 May 2018 “The Council seems to be able usable for over 12 months with a Media release, 17 May 2018 “The objectives this time are to Ross McMurtrie, Save Woy Woy to fi nd millions to upgrade the thee metre drop off visible at the Matthew Wales, Peninsula Waterfront Community Group Chamber of Commerce keep residents fully informed of Avoca Beach foreshore and build dune front,” he added.

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Peninsula area,” the statement tested for the Peninsula area. “Where routine mosquito control That money is now likely to go the Wagstaffe-Killcare said. “Residents interested in the is not considered desirable, there “to address additional identifi ed Community Association in “The committee has met four work of the Committee should are other options available. needs of the Hunter New England seeking action from Central times since it was established last contact the Hunter New England “However, it would appear that and Central Coast Community”. year and has been actively working Primary Health Network for further Coast Council to address no preventative against disease It had previously been expected on strategies to attract and retain information.” the issue of mosquitoes outbreak or biting minimisation that the money would be used GPs and increase scope of the According to the Primary Health plaguing Empire Bay. action has been taken in recent by the Hunter New England nursing workforce,” it said. Network, the total number of GPs “Living with Mosquitoes on the years and this is of increasing Primary Health Network Peninsula “Since the committee in the Peninsula area including Central Coast region of NSW is a concern given the impact of climate Workforce Committee. commenced its work, the workforce registrars has increased by seven study conducted in 2007, which change on the area. In a written statement, the shortage in the Peninsula has since the inception of the project, established that the saltmarsh “Ten years have passed since Department said: “Whilst the improved, with two new permanent with no recruitment agency communities of Empire Bay have landmark studies were conducted, $100,000 in funding remains general practitioners commencing placements needed. the largest populations of larval yet it appears that little has allocated to support the work of practice in Umina, one new Member for Robertson Ms Lucy and adult populations,” Ms Susan changed in Council’s approach. the Committee, the local solutions general practitioner commencing Wicks commented: “Labor’s latest Brooks wrote in the association’s “Council needs to review identifi ed by the Committee at Ettalong Family Medical Practice scare campaign around health newsletter. scientifi c information and fi nd are low cost options to improve and a reduction in the average age funding on the Central Coast is an “The Council’s response seems a better balance between coordination and communication of general practitioners from 61 utter fabrication and a lie. to have focused on protecting the environment and lifestyle living amongst local practitioners through years to 58 years. “Labor … appears to completely environment in which mosquitoes needs; there is a need for site- the Primary Health Network. “The work of the committee has ignore signifi cant, game-changing breed with little attention or action specifi c investigation of mosquito “The local Primary Health resulted in stronger relationships local initiatives including … our on minimising mosquitoes to communities, so policies for Network continues to address with GP Synergy, the provider of commitment to help tackle the protect residents. urban development and wetland local workforce needs in the area, the federally-funded Australian Peninsula GP shortage,” she said. “As a consequence it is often rehabilitation can be balanced with the support of the committee, General Practice Training program “Labor is outrageously trying not possible to enjoy our outdoor with reduced public health risks, through little to no cost. for doctors seeking to specialise to create a scare campaign areas for several months because affected communities need to be “The remaining funding is as general practitioners in NSW around health without a skerrick of personal spraying is not particularly consulted over these policies and available to address additional and ACT. evidence. effective. a budget allocation needs to be identifi ed needs of the Hunter “This means more practices are SOURCE: “This also negatively impacts on made to ensure remedial work is New England and Central Coast now accredited to train registrars in Media statement, 7 May 2018 the economic development of the undertaken as soon as possible,” Community. the region. Federal Department of Health Peninsula,” she said. Ms Brooks said. Media release, 7 May 2017 The Department’s statement “Four general practitioner “The Council decided some SOURCE: Tim Sowden, offi ce of Lucy Wicks claimed: “Residents in and around years ago not to spray in the Empire Newsletter, 13 May 2018 registrars have commenced in the Audio fi le, 7 May 2018 the Peninsula will have noticed Peta Colebatch, Wagstaffe to area and GP Synergy is working Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson Bay area, and consequently we improved access to GPs as a Killcare Community Association Inc. Liesl Tesch MP Member for Gosford

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Liberal councillors and “It’s a pity that Council have Members of State Parliament taken so long to reach this have claimed victory for the position, given the condition of the community following the Channel continues to deteriorate. “This week I will be meeting decision by Central Coast with Minster for Lands and Council to apply for 50-50 Forestry, Paul Toole, to advise dredging funding. him of last night’s Council East Gosford Ward Liberal Cr meeting outcome. Rebecca Gale Collins said she “In addition to the Rescuing moved the urgency motion on Our Waterways co-funding behalf of the community focusing opportunity, I will also raise on the need for urgent dredging with him the possibility of State work in Ettalong Channel. funding for further emergency “In a stunning backfl ip, the maintenance dredging work to Labor majority voted for Central ensure the Ettalong Channel Coast Council to submit a remains open and safe for all. compliant Rescue Our Waterways “Over the coming weeks, grant application with 50 /50 Cr Rebecca Gale Collins speaking at the community meeting held at Ettalong Diggers on May 10 Department of Industry staff will matched funding with NSW State the motion of urgency about safety.” responsibilities. be meeting with coastal councils Government,” she said. dredging Ettalong Channel. Liberal Member for Terrigal “It is extremely disappointing in NSW to discuss potential “The Council also resolved “The closure of Ettalong Mr Adam Crouch said the result that for months, the Member dredging projects and provide to apply for emergency dredge Channel is imminent if of the Council meeting was a big for Gosford, her Labor advice on applying for Rescuing funding from State Government.” dredging work is not carried win for the community. Council colleagues, and some Our Waterways. Cr Gale Collins said “this is a out immediately,” said Cr Gale “I thank every single local Independent Councillors have “As I have consistently said, real win for the community and Collins. resident who made their views put politics before people, and the NSW Government stands demonstrates the power of the “As a local, I promised the known to Council by attending are still continuing to do so. ready to assist Council wherever people. community members that I’d last week’s public meeting, last “This was clearly on show for possible, and I will continue to do “Last Thursday night, over bring a motion of urgency on the night’s Council meeting, or by all in the gallery to see last night. everything I can to support our 400 people attended the Ettalong dredging issue to Council this signing the online petition,” Mr “For more than 12 months, I local community.” Diggers community forum to evening, and I delivered on that Crouch said. have been strongly encouraging SOURCE: discuss the urgent need for promise. “Plenty of other councils along Council to apply for Rescuing Our Media release, 14 May 2018 dredging of the Ettalong Channel. Rebecca Gale Collins, “Last week, all ferries were the NSW coastline fulfi l their Waterways funding, so I’m really “Tonight, people were Central Coast Council indefi nitely diverted from Ettalong responsibilities, and I’m really pleased that Council have now overfl owing from Council Media release, 15 May 2018 Beach and Wagstaffe over to pleased that our local council committed to submit a compliant Chambers as they came to hear Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal Patonga on the grounds of public has fi nally decided to fulfi l their application for this fund. 21 May 2018 - Peninsula News - Page 9

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The hotel in Patonga is local businesses during the peak temporarily closed for holiday season,” Mr Goldsmith renovations and is expected said. to re-open in late spring. “It was also a good opportunity “After extensive consultation to learn how the hotel and town with the local community, work functioned together,” said Mr has commenced to improve Goldsmith. the functioning of the bar and “We look forward to improving kitchen while retaining the hotel’s the hotel in the coming months and character,” said Boathouse Hotel making the hotel an establishment proprietor Mr Andrew Goldsmith. the local community is proud of. “We apologise for any The affordable and social housing development at Woy Woy Owners of The Boathouse Group, Ms and Mr Pip and Andrew inconvenience and appreciate Goldsmith, purchased the hotel, everyone’s patience as we work to formerly known as The Patonga improve the Hotel,” he said. SOURCE: Issue remains as housing Beach Hotel, in October. Media release, 11 May 2018 “We operated the hotel as Ruby Flew, Communications normal over summer so as to not and Media Manager project succeeds, says Tesch inconvenience customers and

A Woy Woy project provides units in a facility in Woy Woy.” delivery of services, create 30 of only 47 units of social “A meeting with NCOSS last opportunities for innovation and housing provided on the week revealed that the 30 units in create partnerships to address the Council budget Central Coast under the Woy Woy are 30 in a total of only 47 issue,” she said. new social and affordable housing Ms Tesch mentioned the NSW Government’s new properties developed across the free Bring Your Bills Day at the funding model for social Coast by this government under Peninsula Community Centre on goes on exhibition and affordable housing, the new Social and Affordable May 3. according to the Member for Housing Funding.” She said the Peninsula was the services and infrastructure our Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch. Ms Tesch said billions of dollars a “fabulous place to visit, yet it The fi rst full fi nancial year growing community have told us “Social and affordable housing were being spent on stadiums, saddens me greatly that so many budget for the combined they need, want and value. funding by this government while millions of dollars of public people will be lining up for help Central Coast Council has “Our community has identifi ed promised thousands of homes in housing assets were being sold. with their bills … especially their been placed on public their vision of where they want to NSW, and yet we have seen the “And what are the disadvantaged electricity bill. exhibition for a month. see the Coast grow and be in ten numbers of homelessness on the people of NSW receiving? “St Vincent de Paul tell me that Hundreds of projects are years’ time. Central Coast increase,” Ms Tesch “This government justifi es they exhausted their rebates, that planned across the Coast in “We want a smart, responsible, told the NSW Parliament recently. spending billions on stadiums, are usually meant to last a year, in the $199.8 million capital works green and liveable Central Coast “In my electorate we have seen and yet cannot increase the just one of these quarterly sessions program. where everyone belongs. public housing homes sold to local pot of funding to support early last year. Council’s Plan will also deliver “This draft Operational Plan developers for undisclosed prices,” intervention reform for all the “Families in my electorate are $561.5 million in services . outlines a clear promise to our she said. groups in our community that telling me they have to choose A list of the major projects, community – a promise we look “It has been by the sheer require this support,” Ms Tesch between food and electricity, and to benefi t the entire region, to forward to delivering.” determination of Pacifi c Link, said. this is before the costs of winter be undertaken in the 2018-19 To view the draft Plan go to our local community housing Ms Tesch also spoke about heating are added to electricity fi nancial year included one on the yourvoiceourcoast.com, Council provider, who identifi ed the need Central Coast Council’s forum for bills. Peninsula: $2 million to upgrade libraries and offi ces at Wyong and for affordable and social housing the development of the Central “They are resorting to having a the sewer pump station at Woy Gosford. and works very hard to ensure Coast Affordable and Alternative good cooked meal at Mary Macs Woy. Submissions will be received up they receive funding to bring Housing Strategy. … to get them through the week,” Mayor Cr Jane Smith said: “We until 5pm Thursday, June 14. developments to fruition. “The strategy aims to provide she said. will be delivering just a small surplus SOURCE: SOURCE: “Pacifi c Link have successfully a coordinated and systematic – $64,000 – as we want to invest Media release, 17 May 2018 Hansard, 2 May 2018 built 30 new social and affordable approach which will inform the every dollar we can on delivering Jane Smith, Central Coast Council Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

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Authorised by Liesl Tesch, 20 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy NSW 2256. Printed using Parliamentary Entitlements. May 2018. Page 14 - Peninsula News - 21 May 2018 Forum Why was this drivel published? Shocked to read mean- I’m writing this letter because Mr Snell, as editor, what humour spirited contribution I’m frustrated being served Forum or news value did you see in it? What deemed it publishable and up drivel such as the alleged I am writing to support effort by Mr MacDonald in was the placing of this garbage directly above the Member the efforts of Member for Peninsula News edition 444. LETTERS TO Forum for Gosford’s advertisement a Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch for a How tripe such as this gets To treat a matter that has strategic decision? new rail crossing in Rawson published is beyond me. caused the loss of human life in THE EDITOR I look forward to having my Really, was this newsworthy? should be sent to: Rd, Woy Woy, and to say how such a fl ippant fashion is evil. question put to Mr MacDonald, Please explain. Was it meant to shocked I was to read the The irony is that this individual having my letter, Mr MacDonald’s be funny? Fatalities have occurred Peninsul a News mean spirited column from has special responsibility for and the editor’s response here. PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or Scot MacDonald in Peninsula the Central Coast and would be published in the next edition of the Seriously, I’m not getting the [email protected] involved in any review of the new Peninsula News. News edition 444. joke. Whilst this behaviour might pass crossing. See Page 2 for While you are at it you may want The only rationale I can put on for discussion in the protected So much for judging a matter on contribution conditions to consider a public apology to it is that it’s a very cheap and sick chamber of the Legislative Council, its merits. family and friends of victims of this crack at a political rival. it has no place in a community Email, 7 May 2018 level crossing and to the Member John Taylor, Woy Woy Three questions: If so, please explain the humour newsletter. for Gosford. Mr MacDonald, are you and your motivation for submitting Email, 8 May 2018 the author of this “imaginary it for publication. David Gallard, Ettalong conversation”? Residents aware

EDITOR’S COMMENT: In this as the politicians’ own interests? serious interest to the Peninsula age of highly media-managed Peninsula News has a policy community, underlined by the of Tesch’s honesty politics and spin doctoring, it is of not publishing letters which recent tragic fatalities. unusual to get a candid glimpse question people’s motives or Our politicians’ attitudes to and work ethic of the underlying thinking and represent personal attacks. this issue will determine how it is attitudes of our politicians. The newspaper’s Forum resolved. It is tempting not to run such section favours letters that For that reason, we believed Shame Scot MacDonald a contribution because some improve the quality of discussion the publication of Mr MacDonald’s MLC, shame. Forum Is your angst against the readers may fi nd it distasteful or on issues of community interest. contribution was justifi ed. with forethought, hard work and highly successful local members, offensive. On this occasion, despite Is this the quality of thinking hope for completion. Liesl Tesch and David Harris, so However, what should be the this, we decided it was in the that we expect from our politicians I know the residents of the great that you had to submit that media’s role in this, and that of public interest to publish this on this issue? Peninsula are well aware of Ms “Imaginary Conversation” to the Peninsula News in particular? contribution. If we do not know of our Teschs’ honesty and work ethic Peninsula News (PN 444)? Is it the media’s role to We found it remarkable, politicians’ thinking, how can we and I am sure the same applies for It did not take much imagination sanitise the news or to shield the coming from a person of Mr exercise our democratic rights? Mr Harris’ constituents. to recognise who you were writing community from the thinking of its MacDonald’s role and status. Peninsula News would be Keep up the good work Liesl about. political representatives or indeed The replacement of the interested to hear what other and David. Any input that either of these to protect what may be perceived level crossing has long been of readers think. Email, 14 May 2018 Mark Snell, editor. productive Members have with any Genny Murphy, Woy Woy. project in our area is always done MTV Bathroom Centre &HOHEUDWLQJ our 15 Year Anniversary    % . 09 .    CRAZY SALE NOW ON        We have all size vanities from HIGH GLOSS VANITY     mini 420mm to huge 1800mm to meet all your needs                        !    " Only   #$ $ %   &  %    95 '()"(*     ' "*   +      $139    ,  %            +           "

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Imagine a walkway Conservatorium seeks assurance on Gary Murphy appointed as Council’s Federal budget welcomed by some and approximately 10 to 12 Forum RPAC internal design quality new permanent Chief Executive Offi cer denigrated by others kilometres long running The Central Coast Conservatorium of Central Coast Council has appointed, Mr The Turnbull Government is sticking to mostly along the western Bridge viaduct to Ferry Rd in Music has congratulated Central Coast Gary Murphy, as its new permanent Chief its plan to build a stronger economy to side of Brisbane Waters from Ettalong. Then all you have to do is Council on submitting a business case to Executive Offi cer (CEO). benefi t all Australians, Federal Member West Gosford to Umina. the NSW Government to build a Regional for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, said in Better still, a lot of the work has upgrade the pathway from Ettalong Beach along The Esplanade to Performing Arts Centre in Mann St, response to the 2018 Federal Budget on already been done. Gosford,,gg but is still seeking recognition as Mayy 8. All you need is for a footpath Umina Surf Club. to be constructed from Woy Woy, This walk would be basically level walking and would surely at the corner of McMasters Rd Program receives federal funding Free fl u immunisations at Erina Nurses and midwives meet and Blackwall Rd, around through attract lots of tourists because it could rival the Bondi to Coogee Orange Grove to Booker Bay Rd. Central Coast Disability Network (CCDN), Free fl u immunisations will be available Gosford based nurses and midwives walkway without the steps. The footpaths in Booker Bay will launch a new disability advocacy from 2:30pm to 4:30pm on May 10 at a gathered at Gosford Golf Club, during Email, 11 May 2018 Rd need upgrading from the Rip Rod Fountain, Booker Bay program, Community before Corrections, pop-up shop outside Erina Library, Member their own time, on April 17, to highlight to support people with cognitive for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, said. the pressures they are under as a result impairment who are at risk of a custodial of understaffi ng, increased workloads and sentence in Wyong and Gosford. poor skill mix issues across various wards DOORSAUSTRALIAN AND CABINETS MADE The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Coast Community News focusses on news specifi cally related 100% to post code areas 2250, 2251, 2260 and articles can also be read and shared on your mobile phone by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au.

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Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 10 Rate rise and tiny surplus in No extra public air monitoring but The War and Peace of YEAR historic Council budget Vales Point licence tightened Warnervale Airport GUARANTEE Residents and ratepayers have one month Vales Point coalfi red power station may The Central Coast Council has resolved to WWW.DREAMDOORS.COM.AU to comment on a draft of the historic fi rst face stricter and more consistent pollution step back from the former Wyong Council’s combined Central Coast Council Delivery licencing as a result of recommendations masterplan to build a Regional Airport Program and Operational Plan for the 2018- from the NSW Environment Protection at Warnervale but pro- and antiairport COULD YOUR KITCHEN 19 fi nancial year. Authority (EPA). campaigns continue and Council’s plans to reallocate airport money to create jobs

DO WITH A FACELIFT... Best leads the charge for Jet aircraft could never City metro hurts Coast commuters ‘Airport business park’ operate out of Warnervale AT LESS COST? Another rescission motion aiming to Mr John Codrington , founder of the new Warnervale and Wyong commuters will reverse the Central Coast Council’s current Your Central Coast Airport Association suffer from a deterioration in services as a DON’T REPLACE IT, position on the future of the Warnervale (YCCAA), whilst arguing that the existing result of the $20 billion spent to introduce Airport will be debated at a July Council Airport should stay, said he does not metro rail services to Sydney, according meeting. believe jet aircraft would ever be able to to the Member for Wyong and Shadow REFACE IT operate out of Warnervale. Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Transform the look of your kitchen by fi tting replacement doors, drawer fronts, panels, Calm traffi c coming Funds available to More out of school care but 2,500 handles and bench tops. to a street near you improve road safety families worse off A new report recommending traffi c Parliamentary Secretary for the Central According to the caretaker Senator for Create a brand new look and feel with no compromise calming measures for specifi c areas in Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, said he Dobell, Arthur Sinodinos, Dobell families on quality, choice and design. Kanwal, Wyong, Woongarrah, Hamlyn encouraged local communities to apply are set for more support to access early Terrace and Warnervale has been to the Community Road Safety Grants childhood education and care. CALL JOHN welcomed by Central Coast Council. Program.

Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifi cally relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, 0423 765 246 & 2263. The full articles and more can be seen on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Page 16 - Peninsula News - 21 May 2018 Forum Other councils have submitted complying dredging applications

The CEO of the Ettalong Funding of up to $1.5 million is essential service or priority project. for a suction head in front of the Diggers Club hosted a public available for projects on an annual Forum It is not just the Ettalong vessel. meeting to discuss the lack basis with fi nancing of up to 50 per community that is affected by the The name of the vessel is of action by our local council cent of a project’s costs offered for opportunities; represent the closure of the channel. Faucon, and it has performed successful applicants. Charter operations, such as dredging at various locations up to arrange for dredging of collective interests of residents, Gosford City Council and now whale watching, fi shing and sailing and down the East Coast. the entry and navigational ratepayers and community. Central Coast Council have had I wonder if anybody will lose are affected. It has a capacity of 350 channel from Little Box Head opportunities to obtain funding their jobs on the ferries, or at the Many visitors, we call them cubic metres and this takes to Ettalong Beach. for dredging works in the channel Ettalong Diggers or at cafes and tourists, used to come from the approximately one hour to load. The channel is currently for many years, but have failed to restaurants around Ettalong, northern beaches to Wagstaffe On the assumption that the sand effectively closed to responsible submit complying applications. Wagstaffe and Hardys Bay. and Ettalong for a day out, visiting is required for beach nourishment maritime operators, commercial The majority of councillors have I think that Council should our National Parks and having at Ocean Beach, the dredged sand and private, because it does not maintained a position that the provide a special small bus service refreshments at the numerous will be unloaded in four to 10 metre have navigable depth and width. State Government “has a clear to transport the kids to and from coffee shops and restaurants. depth off the beach, allowing the To improve accessibility to legal responsibility to maintain the Patonga for as long as the ferries The funding currently available reasonably constant south to south the state’s waterways, the NSW channel for navigation.” are not able to maintain the Palm is on a 50-50 basis; and the east swell to carry it up the beach. Government has developed the Other Councils along the NSW Beach, Wagstaffe, Ettalong run. councillors, including the mayor, This is standard practice. Rescuing our Waterways program. East Coast, such as Sutherland Mayor Jane Smith has said “If must understand that this is the The transport and unloading is The program grants funding to Shire, Evans Head, Ballina and Council must fi nd the funding to condition of the funding under estimated to take another hour, councils on a dollar-for-dollar basis Brunswick Head have submitted dredge the channel, we would Rescuing our Waterways. giving a daily productivity of around to help deliver better access to complying applications, because have to take funding away from The Council is proposing to 1500 cubic metres. local waterways and safer boating. their bars and channels have been essential services and priority make a non-compliant application; Based on an hourly rate of $2500 This creates fl ow-on benefi ts for dredged to enable maritime traffi c projects. why bother, wasting any more and $150,000 for mobilisation and tourism and local economies. to operate safely. “We empathise with the Ettalong of our money on hare-brained de-mobilisation, the estimated cost Coastal councils are eligible to These councils and councillors community and understand that an schemes such as outlaying of the dredging is $1.6 million, half apply. did what they were elected to immediate solution is required. hundreds of thousands of dollars of which would be available from Successful councils will be do, which amongst other things “We call on the NSW government for an excavator on a barge in the the State Government. required to make a fi nancial include: ensure resources are to fulfi l their responsibilities by Ettalong channel to dig a hole in The Council must now decide contribution of at least 50 per cent used effi ciently and effectively and providing funding to maintain the the sand? whether to play party politics, or to of project costs and be responsible services provided in accordance navigation channel. For a 20m wide channel with get on with its charter to serve our for managing their projects. with the Best Value Principles to “We will make an application for one-in-four batters to give a local community. The program will run over four best meet the needs of the local funding on the clear proviso that navigable depth of 3.5 metres Let us all not forget that the years (2017/18–2020/21) with up community; promote appropriate the full funding is provided. and a length of 1700 metre, the obligations of councillors are to $6 million in funding available. business and employment “The community need to estimated quantity is around defi ned in the Local Government understand there are clear 100,000 cubic metres. ActHealth and the Local Government ramifi cations for the Coast Because the channel is Chapter, which amongst other including potential loss of services no longer deep enough to things state that: “A councillor is if Council is required to fund what accommodate a trailing hopper accountable to the local community is clearly a State Government suction dredge, I have presently for the performance of the council.” responsibility.” only located one dredge, which Letter, 11 May 2018 Peer Dalland, Hardys Bay This sounds and looks like can carry out this work. political waffl e and infers that It is owned by McQuade Marine the channel dredging is not an in Queensland and has provision HAVING DIFFICULTIES WITH YOUR DENTURES?

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Commerce’s stunt to re- Forum Peninsula community and are well 2015. Email, 9 May 2018 establish the Umina coastline It questions the organisation’s supported. Suraya Coorey, Woy Woy The rationale for a potential was a failure. ability to comment on Did it tick any boxes? developments. ALAN Not for the council, the It is a very encouraging sign authorising body. for the objectors of the proposed WIGNEY The Chamber’s heavily Woy Woy Sporties redevelopment publicised shovel-ready beach that the council has taken action to PODIATRY development was refused at enforce planning compliance. Gambling win the last moment due to non- The council has established a 336 Trafalgar Ave, Umina compliance. precedent moving forward. Well done to those involved I support the council’s initiative. Why pay for follows ferry who took the initiative to refuse It’s certainly appreciated. the development due to the Future shovel-ready treatment? environmental non-compliance. developments will have increased Did the Chamber submit a interest for the council and media We offer cancellation development application to council for compliance. and has it paid all fees applicable A big shovel will not replace 100% BULK BILLING for the assessment? expert advice and a solid plan, Did it follow due process? except when compliance is For all EPC Plans Today I went to Palm Beach It is strange indeed that certifi ed. Remember to ask specifi cally on the ferry. an organisation promoting Letter, 24 Mar 2018 Forum development is unaware of for Alan Wigney when having I wrote this on the ferry on the Norman Harris, Umina planning regulations. your care plan done. way there just for a bit of fun. We also do DVA and I went to Club Palm Beach LETTERS TO which is always good with the Pensioner Discounts! friendly happy people working PENINSULA PODIATRY For all aspects of podiatry, THE EDITOR there that make it a great day out. should be sent to: call us on I would like to thank whoever is @ 7 VIDLER AVENUE, WOY WOY in charge of not making a serious Peninsul a News FOR GENERAL PODIATRY TREATMENTS - DIABETIC FOOT 4341 4704 effort to dredge the Ettalong and PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or MANAGEMENT - NEUROLOGICAL / VASCULAR TESTING - Lobster Beach Channel. [email protected] ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT OF TOENAILS, The two and three o’clock return See Page 2 for trips were cancelled due to the low CORNS, CALLUS, AND WARTS - LOWER LIMB ASSESSMENTS - tide preventing the ferry getting contribution conditions BIOMECHANICAL & GAIT ANALYSIS - PAEDIATRICS (CHILDREN) through so I had to wait for the four FOOTWEAR ASSESSMENT ORTHOTIC CONSULTATION o’clock service to get back home. to whoever is in charge of not To fi ll in the time, I had a go at dredging the channel. and FALLS PREVENTION the pokies and keno. STOP OVER- I have come to believe that the WE ARE MEDICARE & DVA APPROVED - PRIVATE FUNDS WELCOME - Yahoo! I won. True. RMS is responsible for dredging. DEVELOPMENT If the channel had been dredged Does RMS stand for Remove HOME VISITS ON REQUEST like it should be, I would have gone ON THE WOY WOY More Sand? PLEASE PHONE THE CLINIC 4339 5501 / 0419 144 840 home early and probably won Letter, 17 Apr 2018 WATERFRONT nothing. Keith Peaker, Pretty Beach CAROLYN LENTHALL B.POD 0419 144 840 So once again a big thank you MARYANNE MCHUGH B.POD 0409 687 100 JOIN US AT OUR COMMUNITY MEETING ABOUT THE WOY WOY SPORTIES DEVELOPMENT WE NEED YOU! PROPOSAL: CWA Hall, The Boulevarde, Be part of something special Opposite Woy Woy Wharf Sunday 27 May, 10am Join the BlueWave Living Auxiliary & make a How do you feel about difference to the lives of others. the proposed four storey You can donate as little or as much of your time residential development on your waterfront that suits you. Join in with social events & street stalls EXCELLENCE IN RESIDENTIAL recreation space? or put forward your ideas for fundraising activities. AGED CARE Come along for an update We would love to meet you! on the campaign to protect our beautiful neighborhood Formerly known as against the proposed mega- For more information contact Jean Millar 4340 1379 Woy Woy Community Aged Care development of Woy Woy Sporties Club. There will be information on what will happen when the 6 Kathleen Street, matter is heard by the Joint Woy Woy NSW 2256 Regional Planning Panel (the development consent authority). Phone: 02 4344 2599 www.bluewaveliving.org.au 21 May 2018 - Peninsula News - Page 19 Health Rotarian speaks about UUMINAMINA frontotemporal dementia South Street Dental Woy Woy Rotarian Ms and has been active with various Umina Beach Bobby Redman has given dementia bodies such as Dementia Teeth for Life a presentation about Australia and Dementia Alliance frontotemporal dementia to International. Cosmetic Smiles “She continued with facts her club. about dementia, such as there Teeth Whitening Club public relations director Mario Reznik are 400,000 people living with Mr Vic Deeble said: “Bobby gave BDS - 1st Class Honours (Syd) dementia in Australia and another Children and Adults us a very personal approach Dip, Clinical Dentistry-Oral Implants (Syd) 1700 are diagnosed every week,” to the subject and along the Mr Deeble continued. Complex Reconstruction way told us of her own gradual “There are currently 1.2 million Dental Surgeon awareness, as a psychologist, that carers for people with dementia Implants she was experiencing some of the and by 2050 there will be over a symptoms of the condition. Dentures million people with dementia. “As Bobby explained, dementia “There are several types of describes a collection of symptoms dementia: Alzheimer’s disease, that are caused by a number of vascular dementia, frontotemporal conditions that affect how the brain dementia, Lewy Body disease and 52 South Street Umina Beach works. fi rst to pick up that she was not other degenerative diseases,” he “It can affect thinking; behaviour functioning as she had been in the said. and the ability to perform everyday past. Ms Redman went on to say that. tasks. “The doctor initially did not while there was no cure, there were “She added that it can affect believe Bobby, but tests found 4344 6699 recognised ways to reduce the risk memory, language skills, spatial that she was exhibiting some of or slow down the progression of awareness and the senses of the symptoms of frontotemporal the condition. touch and smell; judgement and dementia. They are: physical exercise, attention. “This condition particularly eating habits, mental stimulation, “In fact, she observed her own Medicare Vouchers / Teen Vouchers welcome affects the ability to remember stress reduction and social sense of smell becoming less names,” Mr Deeble said. interaction. sensitive and was now aware that Veterans’ Affairs welcome “She said that there was a “Bobby concluded by she was not as stable as she had stigma associated with dementia encouraging us to participate in the HICAPS, EFTPOS and major been and had to be more careful that was not associated with Dementia Friendly Communities going down stairs,” Mr Deeble cancer. program,” Mr Deeble said. Credit Cards Accepted said. “People dismiss it as a condition. SOURCE: Ms Redman spoke about how “People don’t treat it seriously Newsletter, 8 May 2018 Accessible ground fl oor access friends who had known her for and make jokes about it. Vic Deeble, Woy Woy Rotary with plenty of parking many years, were among the “Bobby researched the subject

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Students in 2B at Umina Mr Buist, who teaches 2B, specially crafted metal dragonfl ies. Beach Public School have recently returned from a holiday in Each dragonfl y was painted in Program focuses received a special memento Vietnam. vibrant colours with varying prints from their teacher. Mr Buist returned with a small and patterns adorning their wings gift for each of his students - and carapaces, but what students on taking pride found most exciting was their linked to our school rules and design. Woy Woy Public School’s expectations,” said assistant Each dragonfl y was designed to fi rst Positive Behaviour for principal Mr Dan Betts. be perfectly balanced. Learning program for Term IINSTEPNSTEP “Last week teachers began Students in 2B had lots of fun 2 will focus on being proud the new term with a focus on the balancing their dragonfl ies on their and how this translates into ‘Be Proud’ rule, in the context of fi ngertips and even on their noses. school life. wearing the correct school uniform. FFOOTWEAROOTWEAR SOURCE: “Each week teachers at Woy “More specifi cally, students were Newsletter, 8 May 2018 Woy Public School explicitly teach Sharlene Percival, Umina reminded about the importance of their students how to demonstrate KKeepeep yyourour feetfeet warmwarm Beach Public School wearing appropriate school shoes different positive behaviours and the correct school shirt. “This week teachers have been tthishis wwinterinter withwith newnew teaching their students about how to ‘Be Polite’ when attending Central Coast school assemblies. sseasoneason DeValverdeDeValverde “Lessons have focused on Principal Buckley’s ‘look, listen, sit still’ mantra,” he said. slippers from Spain “Next week we will be teaching Proudly catering to the students about the importance of Central Coast community asking teachers for help if they or for almost 50 years. any of their friends are experiencing problems on the playground. “Students will be reminded that the ‘safest’, most sensible approach to dealing with confl ict situations is get an adult to help resolve the matter. “Students who successfully Delicious Meals Free Delivery demonstrate positive behaviours y with regard to wearing school Social Support uniform with pride, when attending GoodGood oldold fashionedfashioned assemblies and by working with teachers to solve problems on the sservicesserviceeerrvviiccee wwithwwithiitthh aa ssmilessmilemmiillee playground will be rewarded with Win Bin tickets and stars on their Star Charts,” Mr Betts said. Shop 136 - Imperial Shopping Centre (02) 4357 8444 Sponsored by SOURCE: Gosford - 4324 2264 www.ccmow.com.au Newsletter, 11 May 2018 Dan Betts, Woy Woy Public School Court & Insurance Specialists • Personal injury and work related claims Solving legal problems eff ectively and effi ciently for the Coast and Mountain communities for over 20 years • Building disputes – advice and representation • Commercial/business litigation • Probate, wills and disputes • Conveyancing • Family law | mmoveove fforwardorward | ttakeake actionaction | ggetet rresultsesults 2255 AAlisonlison RRoad,oad, WWyongyong 44353353 11248248

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School captains speak at Anzac service

Pretty Beach Public School Neilla said: “On Anzac Day, we school captains delivered remember all those who bravely speeches at the Hardys Bay served to protect Australia and our Anzac Day Service on April way of life. “I would also like to remember 25. the families of those brave soldiers Captains Harry Wyer and Neilla who lost members over the past Bradstreet were commended by century. veterans and other attendees at “We remember those who were the service for their eloquence and in the Navy, Air Force and Army. thoughtful understanding of the “We should also remember Anzac legacy. those brave nurses, medics and The school has published both support staff who helped save of their speeches in its latest many lives. Ms Taylor Shaw (centre) was the recipient of the Ettalong Beach Branch Scholarship newsletter. “My great grandfather, Ken In his speech, Harry said: “A Edgerton, served in the Royal while ago I was asked to say a little Australian Navy in World War 2 bit about what Anzac Day means and for 30 years after the war Former college student wins to me. ended. “Until a year ago I would have “He was involved in the Battle had diffi culty explaining this to you. of Malta, Matapan and Crete and bank branch scholarship “However, a few months ago my delivered much needed supplies to family and I went on a driving trip Tobruk under the siege in the North A former Brisbane Water attend university and to pursue my Media release, 4 May 2018 around NSW. African town. Secondary College student ambitions.” Peter McKeon, Bendigo “Many of the towns and and Adelaide Bank Ltd “He didn’t know it at the time SOURCE: communities we stopped at had has received a scholarship but his brother lost his life at El plaques or monuments with lists of from a local bank branch. Alamein. names. Ms Taylor Shaw, who is “He was fortunate to escape the “The names were of those who undertaking a Bachelor of fall of Singapore by a day. THINKING OF SELLING? left behind their homes and left Science at Macquarie University, “He was on a dead ship and List and Sell your behind their families, and they left is the recipient of the Ettalong was towed to Melbourne and later property through FREE MARKET APPRASIAL - OBLIGATION FREE behind places like this where we Beach Community Bank Branch served as corporal of Captain are today. scholarship which will help us, mention this Quick response, Quick turn around, Buchanan’s guard when on August “They left their beautiful supplement the costs of her fi rst ad and we will Service and Civility! 30, 1945, they landed at the beaches and their peaceful bays, year of higher education. rebate $500 upon Yokasuka Naval base where the Licensed Real Estate Agent, with the sound of kookaburras This is the fi rst year the Japanese naval offi cers handed settlement !! Stock Station Agent, Auctioneer in the morning, with the sound of branch has offered a scholarship, over the keys to the base. cicadas at night. “validating its commitment to “To the best of his knowledge, 4339 7644 - [email protected] “And they never returned. helping local students further their they were the fi rst Australians to “They died on other beaches education”. set foot on Japanese soil after the and in other bays, and fought “The calibre of applicants we war ended. in places where birds would no had for this year’s scholarship “But he was one of the lucky few longer sing. proves that our young people service men to survive the war. “And because of their sacrifi ce, are an absolute asset to the “His family lost a brother and a their decision to go and fi ght for the Peninsula”, said bank branch son, as did many thousands of other things we know to be so valuable, chairman Mr Mick Gage. Australian families and it is those we can now walk around this place, “Our branch is proud of these families members who don’t serve with freedom and without fear. young people looking to further but offer their sons, daughters, “We can still enjoy the places their education by attending husbands, wives, mothers and that they left behind because, they university or TAFE. fathers in the protection of their were willing to leave them behind. “We are pleased that our fellow Australians that I would like “They would never know us, but investment in Taylor’s education to thank and remember today.” we will remember them. will help her focus on her studies Pretty Beach Public School “Remember them when we and help lay a solid foundation for Choir also performed during the run by the ocean, or listen to the success during her fi rst year,” Mr service. Gage added. kookaburras, SOURCE: “Remember them when we play Ms Shaw said: “I am grateful Newsletter, 10 May 2018 to the Ettalong Beach Community by the bay or go to sleep, in peace, Deborah Callendar, Pretty to the sound of the cicadas”. Beach Public School Bank Branch for helping me to

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As part of Central Coast visiting Council’s Education and during Library Week, to encourage transport and mobility on the “Its role is to oversee the Library Week, the second Care Centres and attending select a love of reading and help develop Coast. management of the Trust and Parker the Platypus book, storytime sessions. literacy skills. “This is a real opportunity for recommend to the Trustee (the Parker Visits the Library, will These include Woy Woy Library Parents of children at Council’s those with a real passion, interest Council) on how the Trustee should from 10:30am on May 21 and Education and Care Centres are be launched. and expertise in environmental deal with Foundation assets and Umina Library from 10:30am on encouraged to contact their centre The book aims to be a fun protection, trust management seek donations of land and money May 31. for more information. and engaging story for children, and accessibility and transport for the establishment of cultural Free copies of his book will be Source: promoting the resources and to make a real difference in their facilities.” given to children at all babytime, Media release, May 4 programs at local libraries. community,” Cr Smith said. Both the environment and toddlertime and storytime sessions Central Coast Council Media During the week, Parker will be The role of the Pedestrian Gosford Foundation trusts apply Access and Mobility Advisory to the former Gosford Council area Committee, which has six only. vacancies, was to consider, review, Further information and Basically contribute to and participate in application forms for these HAIR Libraries in discussions regarding projects and Advisory Committees are available directions of Council to achieve at yourvoiceourcoast.com and objectives in the Community expressions of interest are open 23 The Boulevarde - Woy Woy 4342 0075 ‘simultaneous Strategic Plan relating to Active until 5pm on Thursday, May 31. Dear valued clients of Basically Hair, Transport, she said. SOURCE: I wish to apologise to our clients for not being able to contact you all personally in storytime’ “The role of the Protection of the Media release, 15 May 2018 regards to the change of staff at your salon. I would like to let you know that we have Jane Smith, Central Coast Council 2 new and talented hairdressers on the team now who are trained in all services including perming, SETS and colour technique and both are excellent with haircuts! The feedback has been very positive. Woy Woy and Umina I invite you all into the salon to meet Tayla and Shannon and discuss face to face with me the changes that have occurred and maybe enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. I encourage you Libraries are taking part in to try our new hairstylists who are very advanced and will not let you down. the 18th annual National Morning tea My plan for your salon is to have a pleasant and warm environment and deliver you a Simultaneous Storytime from positive experience. As you may know I have been busy renovating and feel the salon is 10:30am on May 23. Hardys Bay Community iced water, mixed sandwiches, once again a beautiful environment, a place I hope you will enjoy having your hair done Libraries across NSW will be scones, jam and cream and a and catching up with old friends. Church will host a Cancer taking part in the event which variety of delicious homemade Once again, I am sorry for not reaching out to each one of you and I thank you for your Council’s Biggest Morning understanding and support during these changes. features a reading of Hickory Tea from 10:30am on May 26. cakes and slices. Yours sincerely, Angie. Dickory Dash, written by Tony “Our members will be supplying “Entry is by donation and all Wilson and illustrated by Laura proceeds go to the Cancer Council. NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW EXPERIENCED TEAM! 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Level 1, 189 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach 4345 0227 Page 24 - Peninsula News - 21 May 2018 Education Students attend Sydney Writers’ Festival Year 9 students undertaking the Write-On elective at Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina attended the Sydney Writers Festival in Chatswood on May 4. The festival allowed students to Write-On students from Umina were praised for their thoughtful meet writers Will Kostakis, Jesse questions during the Sydney Writers’ Festival Q and A section Andrews (author of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and The Haters and Munmun), Alison Croggon, bestselling author Patrick Ness (author of darkly complex books, including the Chaos Walking trilogy, A Monster Calls and his latest and most personal novel, Release) and Kirsty Eagar. Students enthusiastically The National Service 1951-72 Re-enactment Unit visited Woy Woy Public School participated in Question and on May 2 as part of their Anzac Day commemorative service Answer sessions with the authors. “At the end of the day, Patrick Ness spoke to me directly about Students attend the quality of the questions asked by our kids and their passion for GOOD MORNING ETTALONG Presents writing,” said chaperone Mr Adam Phillips. Anzac march LEGENDS – FEATURING WARREN WILLIAMS AND PAUL HAYMAN SOURCE: Website, 4 May 2018 Forty students represented March. TUESDAY 29TH MAY Adam Phillips, BWSC Umina Woy Woy Public School in Children involved in the march the Woy Woy Anzac Day received a special recognition certifi cate at the Week 2 P-6 assembly. “We had our school Anzac Pearl Beach service on May 2,” said principal Ms Ona Buckley. Junior Showcase “We had the National Service 1951-72 Re-enactment Unit attend to be part of our commemorative Concert service to remember all those who went to war to ensure that Australia Coast residents are in remained a free country. for a musical delight “We are very proud of how respectful and understanding our when 20 junior and students are. senior musicians from “Mrs Ceaser and Mrs the Central Coast Sozemenou were there to organise Conservatorium of Music our students ready for the march and for caring for them during the and the community Anzac service,” Ms Buckley said. perform in two concerts SOURCE: at Pearl Beach Memorial Newsletter, 11 May 2018 SATURDAY 2ND JUNE Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Hall on May 26 & 27. Public School Many hours are spent learning and practicing and music, but performing in front of a live audience is when the magic happens. Help Ted Noffs I’m very proud of our young musicians; these concerts are all about inspiring them and giving them Foundation an opportunity to express themselves. The Pearl Beach Junior Showcase concert is on get addicted Saturday May 26 at 2pm and the second concert on Sunday May 27 at 2pm is the Pearl Beach Scholarship children clean Competition for high-calibre high school students. Students in the competition will perform two contrasting pieces and the winner will receive $1,000. Please donate to buy beds Both concerts are open to the public and we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to come and for Ted. Call 1800 151 045 FRIDAY 29TH JUNE support these talented young musicians. or visit www.noffs.org.au For more information call 02 4344 2319 or pearlbeachprogress@ hotmail.com. 21 May 2018 - Peninsula News - Page 25 Out&About Bank building sells at more than $2.4 million

A bank building on Blackwall “The new buyer was very Rd, Woy Woy, has been sold pleased to have acquired such a for more than $2.4 million. prime landholding in a key retail A NSW bought the National strip with close proximity to the Australia Bank asset for local Woolworths and train station,” $2,422,000, for a rental yield of he added. six per cent, at a Sydney portfolio For one of the under bidders at auction. auction, the property’s appeal was Agents Burgess Rawson multi-faceted. received more 85 enquiries and “The three things I liked about The Crean's with Umina Beach Rotary President Mike Curley 25 contract requests prior to the this property was having a bank as property’s sale at auction. the anchor tenant which gave me The building sold above comfort there would be minimal expectations following heated problems. Rotary told of competition from multiple bidders, “The second feature of appeal according to selling agent Mr Sam was the proximity to the water Horwitz. as I can see this will facilitate African water campaign Mr Horwitz said the property’s population growth in the area, and fi nally, the two-minute walk to the highly exposed corner position, The Rotary Club of Umina Umina club publicity offi cer Mr hours to collect water. the Central Coast region’s growth train station which will no doubt ensure pedestrian fl ow,” they said. Beach has been visited by Geoff Melville said: “Sharon also “By age four, they are carrying location and quality of the anchor pointed out that villagers will walk 10 litres. tenant, were contributing factors Mr Horwitz said Woy Woy was members from the Rotary one of NSW’s highest growth Club of Nairobi-Lavington to for four hours to collect water each “By age 10, it’s 20 litres,” she that drove high investor demand day and that 783 million people said. regions, with this two-story discuss the Beyond Water and a premium result. did not have access to clean safe “More than 2.4 billion people “This property certainly attracted Blackwall Rd property ideally campaign. located on a highly sought after water worldwide. still do not have basic sanitation strong competition at auction, with Mr and Ms Peter and Sharon “The number of children who facilities such as toilets and a buyer mix comprised of local corner site, boasting double shop Crean spoke about the campaign, frontage onto Woy Woy’s busiest die from waterborne diseases are latrines. developers and investors seeking the living conditions of the 4500 daily or 1,620,000 annually. “A pit latrine, or long-drop toilet to initially earn passive income retail street. communities in East Africa and the Currently tenanted to NAB “No wonder the Creans and can service 600 villagers and will and then potentially renovate the ultimate goal of Beyond Water. other Beyond Water volunteers are cost $2500 to install,” Ms Crean property, as well as Sydney and until 2020, plus options to 2026, “The main objective they strive the property provided the new motivated to do what they do,” he said. regional buyers keen to invest for is to raise the living standards said. The Creans also spoke about in the asset as a strong passive buyer a net income of $145,559pa and reduce the mortality rates plus GST and had development “A deep bore well will cater for the Girl Project, a project designed income,” Mr Horwitz said. for communities’ in East Africa, about 600 villagers and can cost to deliver sanitary pads to African Fellow selling agent Mr Darren potential. through the provision of safe, clean Burgess Rawson did not name up to $25,000 to install,” Ms Crean girls. Beehag said buyer interest was and sustainable drinking water and said. SOURCE: unanimously driven by the prestige the new owner of the building. sanitation facilities,” Ms Crean Newsletter, 7 May 2018 SOURCE: “At age two, a child will walk for National Australia Bank covenant, said. Geoff Melville, Umina Beach Rotary Media release, 17 May 2018 combined with the benefi t of Lexy Haggard, P4 Group extra rental from the fi rst fl oor tenancies to provide a diverse and predictable income stream for the asset’s investor. “With the property’s tenant an ASX Top 10 company and a household name for Australians, it came as no surprise that investors saw huge value in this property as a fantastic opportunity to enter or strengthen their portfolio in the banking commercial real estate sector,” Mr Beehag said.

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For information call 1800 SCOUTS (1800 726 887) or go to www.clubumina.com.au www.scouts.com.au Page 26 - Peninsula News - 21 May 2018 DirectoryDirectory - NNotot fforor pprofirofi t CCommunityommunity OrganisationsOrganisations

Thursday Woy Woy Library Woy Woy, Kincumber, Woy Woy Stroke Rotary Club of Kariong garden, social events, Community Groups Art & Culture 10am-1pm Gosford and The Entrance Recovery Club Phillip House, 21 Old Mount workshops, organic food Central Coast ABC “The Friends” Free Insurance and training 4344 7992 Everglades Country Club Penang Rd, Fri 7.15am buying group Art Society Support group for Public provided 2nd Tues 11am 4340 4529 www.peg.org.au Weekly paint-outs Broadcaster. 0418 203 671 GROW Support Groups Company, up-to-date info, [email protected] [email protected] Rotary Club of Umina Central Coast Tues 0428 439 180. Aims: Safeguard ABC’s Small friendly groups formed hydrotherapy, bus trips Beach Goju-Kai Karate Workshops 9.30am 1st & 3rd independence, adequate to learn how to overcome 4341 7177 Umina Beach Wed Gosford City Art Centre funding, high standards. anxiety, depression and Music Wednesdays 6.30pm Traditional Karate & Self 4363 1156. Meetings through the year + Men’s Shed loneliness and to improve Everglades Country Club Defence for Teens & Adults Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th social afternoons Men share a variety of tools, Brisbane Water Brass 0409 245 861 No Contracts, Cheap Rates mental health and well-being. [email protected] Wed for demonstrations Well-known guest speakers pursue interests and hobbies, Anonymous, free and open Brass Band entertainment Wamberal - Mon 630pm 4341 5170 spend time with other men for the community playing all 0409 245 861 Kincumber - Thurs 715pm 4325 1420 to all. Bring a support person Rotary Club of [email protected] www.fabcnsw.org.au and learn new skills if you like. Weekly meetings types of popular music. 0417 697 096 Woy Woy www.centralcoastgoju- Darrell 4342 9606 at Woy Woy, Bateau Bay and Rehearsal every Tues Central Coast kaikarate.com.au Central Coast Wyong 7.30pm-10pm Tues 6pm Everglades Caravanners Inc Volunteering Country Club. Handweavers, 1800 558 268 0419 274 012 Woy Woy Judo Club Spinners and 3rd Sun Monthly Central Coast Don Tee 0428 438 535 www.grow.org.au Mon & Fri -Beginners Textile Arts Guild Visitors - New Members Refers potential volunteers Coastal a Cappella Meals on Wheels From 4:30pm Spinning and weaving, welcome, Trips Away, Social to community orgs. Supports Dynamic award winning Special Interest Delicious meals delivered Tue & Thur - graded classes patchwork and quilting, Outings, friendship with like both volunteers and women’s a cappella chorus free Bridge 4:30pm - 8:30pm felting and other fi bre and minded senior folk - Details community orgs. Training for new members always Join us for a midday meal Duplicate Bridge Mon Tue 27 Bowden Road Woy Woy fabric crafts, community from Geoff volunteers & their managers. welcome. Help with shopping and Thur Fri Sat-12.15pm Min Age 3 years old quilting bees 0447 882 150 4329 7122 Music eduction provided [email protected] cooking classes & Wed 9.15am 0434 000 170 Day and Night Groups Lots of Performance www.woywoyjudoclub.comy yj Central Coast 50+ 4341 6699 opportunities, or hire us for Brisbane Water Bridge Club, 4325 4743 Peninsula Community Centre Veterans www.cottagecrafts.net.au Singles Social Group Wagstaffe to Killcare your next event. 93 McMasters Rd. Ladies & gents dinner, Community Mary Mac’s Place 0412 948 450 National Malaya Ettalong Beach Art [email protected] Woy Woy dancing - BBQs & socialising Protect and preserve the Providing hot, freshly cooked www.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org Borneo Veterans & Crafts Centre each w/end. environment & residential meals - Mon to Fri 11am-1pm Association Adult classes in Pottery Monthly programme for all nature of the Bouddi with support, info & referrals Gosford Musical Cash Housie 1st Sat (except Jan) 10.30am Peninsula and to strengthen 4341 0584 Society Minstrels Watercolours, Oils, Acrylics, areas 50 Games every Sat night Umina Club Pastels, Silvercraft, 0412 200 571 community bonds [email protected] Entertain at various venues Melbourne Avenue 2nd Mon, 7.30pm Peninsula Community Patchwork & Quilting 0437 699 366 on the Coast seeking new Centre, McMasters Rd, Woy Umina Beach [email protected] Wagstaffe Hall 4360 2945 Overeaters 0412 155 391 members Woy, 7.30pm. Proceeds to 4342 1107 www.ebacc.com.au [email protected]@g g Anonymous (OA) Thur Night Laycock St North [email protected] Woy Woy Catholic Parish. Freemasons Entertainment 12-step fellowship for those Gosford 4341 4210 [email protected] Veterans’ Help Centre’ Who are they? with eating disorders. No Hospital Art Frantastics Choir Inc Assist all veterans & What do they do? dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Soundwaves Central Coast Family families with pension & Australia Inc. High quality variety Peninsula Com. Cntr, cnr. Mc Find out about the wolrd’s Men’s a-capella 4 part History Society Inc. welfare issues. entertainment available for Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Meet every Tue and Fri oldest fraternal organisation harmony chorus - all ages Mon & Wed 9am-1pm matinee Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm Resources, information 9am-2pm - 109 Birdwood and how we help our 7pm Mon. Central Coast 4344 4760 Cnr Broken Bay bookings at your venue. 0412 756 446 & advice to study your Ave, Umina - Painting and community. Leagues Club Rd & Beach St Ettalong. New members welcome. www.oa.org family’s history. Canvas drawing. Volunteers Gosford Masonic Centre John 0413 276 698 [email protected]. welcome 1pm Mondays during school 1st Sat 1pm Lions 86 Mann St Gosford terms [email protected] Community Hall, 8 Russell hospitalartaustralia.com.au www.tccl2001.org Peninsula Village Woy Woy Ettalong 0431 363 347 Walter Baker Hall, Woy Woy Drysdale St, E. Gosford. Wellness Centre Troubadour www.centralcoastfhs.org.au Hardy’s Bay RSL Mingaletta Aboriginal 4343 1995 Bushwalking www.frantastics.orgg Offering holistic and Central Coast Folk, 4324 5164 Provide help with pensions Torres Strait Islander National Parks complementary therapies and welfare etc. Provides members and other Health Groups Traditional & Acoustic Association including aromatherapy, Music and Spoken Word Central Coast Shop 5/382 Oceanview Rd groups a meeting place and Al-Anon massage and music therapy Central Coast Concerts, Ukulele meets, Tenants’ Advice and Ettalong. Tues & Thurs 9am referral hub for education, If someone’s drinking is 4344 9199 to 1pmp 4341 2594 Twice weekly bush walks, health, well-being and and Sessions Advocacy Service causing you problems... 4th Sat 7pm CWA Hall Woy varying distances and grades cultural programs. Al-Anon can help Help with issues with Women’s Groups Peninsula Village Woy 4342 6716 landlords & real estate of diffi culty. Explore, enjoy Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm 4344 6939 [email protected]@g BPW Central Coast Meals agents? Free telephone scenery, fauna, fl oral, history. 6 Sydney Ave Umina 1300 252 666 Empowering women of all Delivered daily to your door Political Groups advice and advocacy for Keep fi t and make friends. 4342 7515 Meetings Sat 2pm ages in the areas of work, [email protected] Nutritious, great for the all tenants and residents in 4389 4423 & 4332 7378 Woy Woy Hospital Australian Labor Party education, well-being and elderly residential parks. Community Centres Ocean Beach Road Political discussions, friendship. Peninsula School 4344 9199 national, state and local 4353 5515 [email protected] All women welcome to attend Peninsula Community for Seniors Arthritis NSW government issues monthly dinner meetings. Centre Peninsula Village Community Centre, Woy Woy support group Central Coast Be enlightened. $40 covers Cnr Ocean Beach Rd & McMasters Road, Woy Woy Woy Woy Bowling Club Carer’s Support Group Umina Ettalong Branch two course meal and Rescue Unit McMasters Rd Woy Woy Discussions, rumikin, craft, North Burge Road Woy Woy For carers of loved ones with 2nd Mon Umina Beach speaker. Marine Education Courses. Activities, programs and history, walks, & coach trips 3rd Tues 10.30am dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to Bowling Club 7.30pm 4342 0438 989 199 support groups for children, Tues, Wed, Thur 11.30am Radio Licenses, Boat [email protected] 1800 011 041 3676 www.bpw.com.au/central-coast teens, adults and seniors 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 Paula 4344 9199 Ourimbah/ Narara Safety & Boat License & PWC License Tests, including occasional care, Branch Better Hearing Navigation, Seamanship and Country Women’s playgroups, dance classes, Peninsula Village Prostate Cancer Australia - Niagara Park Primary School Meteorology. Association Umina karate, fi tness classes, youth Playgroup Support Group services, gambling solutions, Central Coast 7.30pm 1st Mon 4325 7929 2 Sydney Ave Carers, Grandparents, (Gosford) 0410 309 494 internet kiosk and social Hearing loss management www.vmrcc.org.au Branch Meetings parents & children Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting [email protected] groups. Support and educational Woy Woy Branch 2nd Wednesday 10am www.coastcommunityconnections.com.au ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ groups providing practical Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, Craft & Friends Everglades Country Club Central Coast 4341 9333 Tues 10-11.30am experience and confi dence Terrigal Wednesdays 9.30am 7.30pm 2nd Mon 4344 9199 Learn the benefi ts of hearing 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 Soaring Club Inc 2nd and 4th Sundays 9600 0412 517 520 Gliding Club, Learn to Ettalong 50+ Leisure aids [email protected] 12.15pm Seniors Computer 4321 0275 www.pcfa.org.au fl y, Instruction FREE to 0416 193 070 - 4340 1746 & Learning Centre Peninsula Day Branch members Club Central Coast Mon - Fri - Cards, Computer Riding for the Disabled 1pm 2nd Mon Come and have an Air Classes held Monday to BlueWave Living Country Women’s Lessons, Dancing, Indoor Horse Riding as a therapy CWA Hall Woy Woy Experience Flight Friday for everyone over 50 Woy Woy Community Association Woy Woy Bowls, Fitness, Handicrafts, for those with intellectual or 4341 9946 All Welcome Basics: Mon , Tues and Aged Care facility providing Leatherwork, Line Dancing, physical disabilities. 14 and up for Training 30 The Boulevarde, Woy Thurs 10am to 12noon residential aged care to the Painting, Scrabble, Table Volunteers required. No Central Coast Greens Flying at Bloodtree Road Woy Different programs every day, frail aged. Tennis, Tai Chi, Yoga, Darts previous exp. necessary - Mangrove Mountain Thur, Craft & Friendship: 1st, 2nd 10am to 12noon or 1pm to Permanent and respite care Active regarding ecological 4304 7222 School hours only. Mon to Sat, Sun (weather permitting) and 3rd Wed 10AM. 3pm - Apple-Mac: Mon, Tues, accommodation available. sustainability, social & Sat 4340 0388 economic justice, peace & 0412 164 082 Meetings: 4th Wed 10AM. Central Coast Wed - All at our club rooms, Information 2nd and 4th Tues stateoffi [email protected] Ph: 0411 434 785 Kincumber Neighbourhood - 11am non-violence, grassroots 0414 635 047 Community www.ccsoaring.com.au [email protected] Centre democracy & getting Legal Centre 4344 2599 Schizophrenia and Greens elected Bookings or inquiries [email protected] Bipolar Fellowship 3rd Thur, Ettalong Toastmasters Gosford RSL Not for profi t service 4307 9421 For Schizophrenia/Bipolar/ centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au We provide a supportive and Women’s Auxiliary providing free legal advice. Central Coast [email protected]@g Monday to Friday Mental Health sufferers, positive learning experience For women over 18 years. The Krait Club Parkinson’s Support 9am to 5pm family, carers and friends. . Service Groups in which members are Raise money for welfare of Group 4353 4988 Community Centre - Cooinda 1st Thur - 1pm Room 3 Lions Club of Woy Woy empowered to develop veterans and their families [email protected] Village, Neptune St, Umina We aim to help individuals Uniting Church Donnison St communication and RSL Club, West Gosford and their families better 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy 10.30am For seniors. Gentle Gosford leadership skills, resulting in 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Point Clare manage living with Leagues Club greater exercises, quizzes, games, 4344 7989 or 4368 2214 0478 959 895 Community Hall Parkinson’s Disease self-confi dence and Peninsula Women’s social activities, guest Guest speakers are a regular Make new friends and personal growth Community Garden - Woy Woy Public have fun while serving your Health Centre speakers, entertainment and feature of our meetings. 2nd & 4th Tue, 7:30PM, Playgroup Hospital Alliance community. Counselling, therapeutic and Craft and Exercise Groups bus trips - 4344 3277 2nd Tue - 1.30pm Ettalong Diggers 1800 644 189 To restore medical services social groups, workshops, Function or Meeting Hire previously available & Rotary Clubs 0408 416 356 domestic violence and Managed by Gosford The NSW Justices upgrade to a standard that International service abuse issues. All services by Regional Community Association Inc Gambling Solutions meets with local needs. club improves lives of Peninsula women for women Services Seeking volunteers for Gambling help counsellors 2pm 2nd Sat St Lukes communities in Aust. & o/ Environment Group 4342 5905 Enquiries regarding hire to added community desks providing free confi dential www.cccwhc.com.au Church Hall, Blackwall Rd seas. Fun-fi lled activities, Environmental projects, 4323 7483 Wednesday Umina Library professional service to Woy Woy 4344 4811 fellowship and friendship. (incl. Woytopia), [email protected] 10am-1pm gamblers, family and friends. www.gosfordcommunity.org.au Woy Woy community If you would like your Community Organisa on listed here, see www.duckscrossing.org or www.centralcoastnewspapers.com for the forms or contact Central Coast Newspapers on - 4325 7369 Entries in the Not For Profi t Community Organisations Directory are free. However, we require each organisation to subscribe to each newspaper to ensure that someone from that organisation keeps their entry up to date. Subscription rates are $75 for 25 editions. 21 May 2018 - Peninsula News - Page 27 Out&About ‘Musical delight’ Smart Art project Show at Pearl Beach starts at Umina

Pearl Beach Memorial Hall competition for high-calibre high for local will host “a musical delight” school students. Umina Beach Public School Class 4B had their fi rst workshop with 20 junior and senior Students competing in the Pearl was one of 10 schools invited on Friday, May 4. musicians from the Central Beach Scholar Music Scholarship artists to participate in the Smart Art They were fortunate to meet competition will perform two two inspirational women, Sam Coast Conservatorium of Version 2 program in Term 2. contrasting pieces and the winner and Suzy, who shared their Music and the community Smart Art’s aim is to build will receive $1000. capacity, awareness and inclusion experiences growing up and living performing in two concerts There is also a People’s Choice with vision impairment. on May 26 and 27. in school communities through art Award of $250 which audience making and discussions that build The women worked with 4B to Under the direction of The Bouddi Society will be members can vote for on the day. access and inclusion for students create ‘webs of connection’ and Conservatorium of Music chief, Last year’s scholarship winner, holding an art show for local who live with disability. plasticine sculptures. Mr Patrick Brennan, the students guitarist Min Ahn, will perform artists in the Wagstaffe Hall As part of the program, Umina The class was in awe of the will have the opportunity to step during the adjudication of the on June 9 and 10. Beach Public School was offered determination and passion of both outside the practice room and scholarship and the winner of the The theme of the show is entitled $3000 fi nancial support towards Suzy and Sam. present musical works to the Irvine Family Piano Scholarship, Bouddi The Power of Place. an agreed project. Rosco, Sam’s guide dog, was community. Kimberly Gilbert, will be The show will be offi cially Ms Eves and 4B will be working also very welcomed into 4B’s ‘It’s all about inspiring the kids acknowledged. opened by Mr John Bell at 3pm on with Ability Links Hunter Central classroom. and giving them an opportunity to SOURCE: Both concerts are open to the June 9, but patrons may come and Coast, Octapod and the disability express themselves,’ Mr Brennan Newsletter, 8 May 2018 public. view the works from 9am over both alliance throughout Term 2 to said. Sharlene Percival, Umina Tickets are $10 and will be sold days. achieve Smart Art’s aim through The Pearl Beach Junior Beach Public School at the door. Some works will also be art making. Showcase concert will be held on SOURCE: available for purchase. Saturday, May 26, at 2pm. Media release, 9 May 2018 SOURCE: The second concert on Sunday, Meldi Arkinstall, Central Media release, 16 May 2018 May 27, at 2pm is a scholarship Coast Conservatorium Margaret Crane, The Bouddi Society PPeninsulaeninsula directorydirectory ooff sservices,ervices, ccontactsontacts TThehe PPeninsulaeninsula aandnd ssupportupport groupsgroups DDiaryiary ofof EEventsvents Ambulance, For events in post code areas 2256 and 2257 Police, Fire 000 Thursday, May 24 Thursday, May 31 opened by Mr John Bell on Emergency Health Coast Community Live music: Sarah Paton, 3:00pm, continues on Sunday, Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Poisons Information 131 126 Connections Australia’s Biggest June 10, from 9:00am to 3:30pm Police Assistance Line 131 444 Ambulance Text Mobile 106 Morning Tea, 93 McMasters Rd Club Umina, 2:30pm to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Ambulance GSM 112 Woy Woy, 10:00am to 12:30pm 5:30pm Wednesday, Jun 13 Woy Woy Police Station 4379 7399 Gosford Hospital 4320 2111 Science Story Time Slime NSW Fair Trading Strata Energy Australia 13 13 88 Woy Woy Hospital 4344 8444 Friday, May 25 Making, Umina Library, 10:30am Schemes Info Seminar Owners Gas Emergency 131 909 Sexual Health @ Gosford 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge, to 11:00am, bookings essential and Tenants, Everglades Country Gosford City Council 4325 8222 Hospital 4320 2114 Anytime Fitness Woy Woy, Club, 7:00pm to 8:00pm, tickets Marine Rescue NSW - After Hours GP Help Line 1800 022 222 3:00pm to 3:00pm Saturday, Saturday, Jun 2 essential Central Coast 4325 7929 Legal & Financial Help May 26, ticketed event Live show: TMG, Ettalong SES - Storm and Flood Financial Counselling Fribay at the Bayview, The Diggers, 8:00pm to 9:30pm, Saturday, Jun 16 Emergency 132 500 Service 4334 2304 Bayview Hotel Woy Woy, 8:00pm ticketed event Everglades Country Club Aboriginal & Torres Strait Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy to 2:00am Italian Dinner and Wine Evening, Islander Organisations Service 4353 5515 Sunday, Jun 3 6:30pm to 11:30pm, bookings Mingaletta 4342 7515 Woy Woy Court 4344 0111 Saturday, May 26 Woy Woy Parkrun Trial, Woy essential Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Libraries Ettalong Masters Swimming Woy Lions Park, 8:00am to Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Gosford district: BPS Meet, Peninsula Leisure 9:00am Sunday, Jun 17 Accommodation Umina Beach 4304 7333 Centre, 9:00am to 4:00pm, Bay2Bay Running Festival Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Woy Woy 4304 7555 ticketed event Tuesday, Jun 5 2018, Woy Woy Waterfront, Cassie4Youth 4322 3197 Problems, The Three B’s concert, Uniting Churches of Umina 7:00am to 10:00am, ticketed Coast Shelter 4325 3540 Habits & Addiction Everglades Country Club, and Ettalong Fashion Parade, event Pacifi c Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 8:00pm to 11:00pm, ticketed Uniting Church Ettalong, 1:30pm Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 event Monday, Jun 18 Samaritans Youth Professional support Troubadour Folk Club Wednesday, Jun 6 Area History Tours: History Services 4351 1922 phone services: presents: MaD aDaM and Ettalong Public School 90th Ferry Tour Gosford/Brisbane Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Ecopella, Woy Woy CWA Hall, Birthday Celebrations, Ettalong Water, 9:35am to 12:45pm, Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027 Beyondblue 1300 224 636 7:00pm to 10:00pm, tickets Animal Rescue Public School, 9:00am bookings essential Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 essential Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Lifeline 13 11 14 Saturday, Jun 9 Friday, Jun 29 Wires 1300 094 737 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Sunday, May 27 Exploring Early Childhood Live show: The Angels Face Community Centres Griefl ine 1300 845 745 Live music: Sarah Paton, Theory and Approach to Face tour, Ettalong Diggers, Peninsula Community Suicide Call Back Service Club Umina, 2:30pm to 5:30pm workshop presented by 8:00pm, ticketed event Centre 4341 9333 1300 659 467 The 2017/2018 Energy Cycle Engaging Curriculum Solutions, Men’s Shed Cluster Inc 0413 244 484 Transport hosted by The Spiritual Weal, Everglades Country Club, Saturday, Jul 7 Counselling Taxi 131 008 Coast Comunity Conenctions 10:00am to 4:00pm, tickets Ettalong Diggers 70th Centacare: 4324 6403 Busways 4368 2277 Woy Woy, 11:00am to 4:00pm, essential Birthday Celebration, Ettalong Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 City Rail 131 500 tickets essntial Bouddi Society Art Show, Diggers, 6:30pm, bookings Interrelate: 1800 449 118 Welfare Services 9:00am to 4:00pm, offi cially essential Family and Relationships Gosford Family Support 4340 1585 Centacare Gosford 4324 6403 Meals on Wheels 4341 6699 Central Coast Family Support Department of Community Services Service 4340 1099 Gosford 4336 2400 Horizons (For men with children) 4351 5008 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 If you’ve got something happening on the Peninsula over the next few weeks, let us know about it Uniting Care Burnside Samaritans Emergency and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2. See the Coast Community News for events in post code Gosford 1800 067 967 Relief 4393 2450 areas 2250, 2251 & 2260 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081 Page 28 - Peninsula News - 21 May 2018 Classifi eds ANTENNAS BOREWATER CABINETMAKER ELECTRICIANS FOOT HEALTH PLUMBING A Better Picture Bores and CABINETMAKER YOUR LOCAL ORTHOPAEDIC YOUR LOCAL Antenna & Digital ELECTRICIAN Installations & Tuning Spears • Cupboards SHOE MAKERS PLUMBER Same day service New home specialist Install high quality • Shelving Same day service pumps and maintenance Guaranteed Shoes For Credit cards OK • Furniture Guaranteed free spears, existing Lighting, Power Points, HAYWARD VIDEO Blocked drains, Leaking systems reconditioned, • Kitchen Updates Phone & Data, Problem Feet! taps and toilets, Hot All areas all work guaranteed. and Robes Fault Finding, • CUSTOM MADE SHOES water and all aspects Gosford 4323 6367 Warren Greenway No job too small. • SHOE REPAIRS Woy Woy 4344 4414 Call Jens Of pluming drainage Ph: 4341 7736 Seniors Discount. • ALTERATIONS and gas fi tting. 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First Aid offi cer, work health and “There are endless other ways safety offi cer and registrar. you can be a part of the action.” SOURCE: ‘one of the best’ Any fi nancial member of the Media release, 17 May 2018 club may nominate for any of Peter Bagnall, Killcare SLSC Spectators at Umina Beach the title. the scores at 19 apiece. the positions by giving notice to Men’s Bowling Club Major However, Andersen and The last end looked as if it could Pairs Final have rated it as Patterson had other ideas and go either way. one of the best games in the over the last three ends made their However Patterson held his run, and on the 19th end closed the nerve and with bowls strategically past several years. score to 19-17, two shots behind. placed won the game with his last Thanks for 11 years The team of Alan Rhodes and With the pressure mounting bowl giving his team a 21-19 win. Mark Hogden faced off against and the spectators on the edge SOURCE: Rob Andersen and Lee Patterson. of their seats and both teams Media release, 12 May 2018 Rhodes and Hogden were well as treasurer demonstrating their bowling skills, Ian Jarratt, Umina Beach in control for the majority of the Men’s Bowling Club saw Anderson and Patterson level game and looked set to take out Woy Woy Women’s Bowling speech by president Dianne Elsom Club held a special day in giving a brief outline of Gail’s April to give thanks to long- history at our club. serving treasurer Ms Gail “We decided to do this as we always have President’s Days for Payne, who has given 11 Friendship Shield our presidents at the end of their years of service to the club. term of offi ce, but are often guilty “A beautiful luncheon was held of taking for granted the effort of played at Woy Woy at the local Boathouse restaurant the people who serve long term in attended by 26 of our members,” other positions never moving on to said club secretary Ms Gaye take on the role of president.” The Friendship Shield was day and Woy Woy president Ms with each club trying to win the Scarfe. SOURCE: played at the Woy Woy Di Elsom presented the Shield to coveted Shield.” “Gail was presented with a Email, 11 May 2018 Bowling Club on March 22, Ettalong. After three games of 10 ends, bunch of fl owers and a card, with a Ken Dixon, Central Coast Bowls with 12 players from Woy The Lorna Buckworth Shield the winners were Everglades was played at Woy Woy Bowling followed by Umina, Woy Woy and Woy and 12 from Ettalong Club on April 16 as Woy Woy won Ettalong. Bowling Club taking to the the Shield last year. The Major Pairs at Woy Woy Tide CharT greens. The Lorna Buckworth Shield is was won by Ms Gail Payne and Ms “The format was 18 ends of contested by be Woy Woy, Umina, Elsom who defeated Ms Marilyn FORT DENISON triples and it was played with Everglades and Ettalong. Jarrett and Ms Jan Fliedner in a great friendship which is what the On arrival at Woy Woy, a closely contested fi nal. LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Shield is all about,” said Woy Woy morning tea was served, which SOURCE: Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters publicity offi cer Ms Anne Dixon. Media release, 16 May 2018 included homemade cakes. Time - Height(m) Ettalong was the winner on the “It was then out to the greens Anne Dixon, Woy Woy Bowling Club Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force 0033 1.83 0138 1.74 0246 1.67 21 0729 0.41 22 0832 0.44 23 0930 0.46 FREE MON TUE WED 1338 1.39 1446 1.41 1550 1.46 1914 0.70 2027 0.71 2140 0.70 JUNIOR GOLF 0352 1.62 0452 1.59 0545 1.55 24 1024 0.47 25 1113 0.47 26 1156 0.48 MEMBER SHIP THU 1646 1.54 FRI 1737 1.63 SAT 1822 1.70 2248 0.65 2349 0.59 2018 0042 0.54 0129 0.49 0211 0.47 27 0635 1.52 28 0720 1.49 29 0803 1.45 SUN 1236 0.49 MON 1313 0.51 TUE 1348 0.54 1904 1.76 1943 1.80 2019 1.82 0251 0.46 0330 0.47 0409 0.48 30 0845 1.42 31 0925 1.38 1 1005 1.35 WED 1423 0.58 THU 1458 0.61 FRI 1533 0.65 2055 1.82 2130 1.80 2205 1.77 DO YOU KNOW A KEEN BOY OR GIRL WHO WANTS TO LEARN AND PLAY GOLF? 0448 0.51 0530 0.54 0615 0.57 From 1 May 2018 Everglades Country Club are offerng FREE Junior Golf Membership for 2 1046 1.33 3 1130 1.30 4 1217 1.29 new and renewing Junior Golfers. SAT 1612 0.69 SUN 1654 0.73 MON 1741 0.78 •Ages 12-17 •Entry into Competition Games only $5.00 • Membership until 30 June 2019 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT EVERGLADES COUNTRY CLUB 2243 1.72 2323 1.67 4341 1866 4341 3399 APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON RECEPTION ON GOLF PRO SHOP ON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min EVERGLADES COUNTRY CLUB, DUNBAN RD WOY WOY 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. everglades.net.au Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated 21 May 2018 - Peninsula News - Page 31 Sport Surf life savers celebrate end of season

Surf life savers around the Life Saving NSW president Mr Peninsula have the end of a David Murray. long summer season in April “After a summer that stretched in different ways. well into April the cooler conditions Ocean Beach SLSC celebrated were certainly met with some relief the end of the season the traditional for those charged with protecting way, with the brining down of the beachgoers on both the fi nal fl ags and a good old fashioned weekend of the school holidays, celebration of another successful and of the season. season passed. “Fortunately, the fi nal patrol Umina SLSC held a comical weekend of the season was impromptu photoshoot with some relatively quiet with no major of its members to celebrate the incidents requiring the intervention coming down of their fl ags. of lifesavers,” Mr Murray said. Killcare’s ceremony was Volunteer surf lifesavers will unique with club piper Mr Andrew return to beaches across New Stevenson ceremoniously playing South Wales for the 2018/19 the fl ags and the patrol off the season from late September. SOURCE: beach for their last time in the Media release, 30 Apr 2018 season. David Murray, SLS NSW Mr Stevenson’s pipes are fast becoming a tradition for the closing of Killcare’s summer seasons and this year Mr Stevenson was joined on the bagpipes by his son HAVE A GO AT Lachlan. “The fl ags are down, the red GOLF and yellow uniforms are hanging out to dry along with the iconic quarter cap, and thousands of surf lifesavers can look back with pride after the fi nal weekend of patrols for the 2017/18 season,” said Surf

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Umina PCYC boxer and BEGINNERS CLINICSFRIENDSHIP SOCIAL GOLF Commonwealth Games golden medallist Anja NEW GOLFERS WELCOME! Stridsman has joined with WANT TO JOIN EVERGLADES AS A GOLF MEMBER the Police Youth and Crime Everglades has membership categories starting from the beginner, right up to the serious golfer. Command and the Greater • Rookie Membership $200.00 - An introductory 12 month membership on completion of Beginners Clinic Wester Sydney Giants AFL • Intermediate 18-22 $150.00 - Unlimited competition & unlimited social play Club to help PCYC NSW set a • Intermediate 23.-28 $375.00 - Unlimited competition & unlimited social play Guinness World Record. • Silver Membership $375.00 - Limited to 12 competition games with unlimited social play at members rates. • Gold Membership $700.00 - Unlimited competition & unlimited social play On May 12, Stridsman made • JUNIOR GOLF FREE - Ages 12-17, comp games only $5 the trip to Spotless Stadium, For more information, contact reception on 02 4341 1866 Sydney Olympic Park to take part Golf Competition & Social Golf where PCYC NSW was holding a Competitions at Everglades are held 6 days a week. For times & bookings ring the Pro Shop on 02 4341 3399 Guinness World Record attempt • Ladies competition days are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday for the largest Boxercise class. • Mens competition days are Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday The event offi cially broke •Social golf for small or large groups is available daily & particularly on Saturdays after 2pm the record with 592 participants New members joining Everglades Country Club mention this Ad and get a $5.00 Club Voucher to spend on us. registering for the attempt. SOURCE: Website, 13 May 2018 Dunban Road, Woy Woy 4341 1866 PCYC NSW Facebook page everglades.net.au YOUSAVECHEMIST.COM.AU

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