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Demolition of houses in Ocean Beach Rd, Umina, has been completed in preparation for the construction of a fast food store.

The work follows consent granted by Gosford Council in November.

Construction of the new McDonald’s outlet is expected to begin in February and the store is expected to be operational mid-year.

“Whilst the development was the focus of much debate, the Chamber is of the view that national operators such as McDonald’s will bring substantial benefi ts to the Umina Beach retail centre including the creation of over 100 part time and casual jobs for young people and the injection of over $1 million in wages into the local economy,” said Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales.

“With over 35 per cent youth unemployment, these jobs are vitally important for our local young people.

“The construction process will also see over $3 million worth of capital investment with Central Coast fi rms gaining contracts during the build program.

“It is important to note that over the last few years nearly 350 local jobs have been created with the upgrading of the Coles Supermarket, the construction of the new Woolworths, the completion of the Aldi Supermarket, the looming opening of Bunnings on the corner of South St and McDonalds.

“These anchor businesses create foot traffi c, attract shoppers and create opportunities for small retailers to feed off the growing popularity of the Umina Beach retail centre,” said Mr Wales.

Newsletter, 20 Dec 2012 Matthew Wales, Peninsula

Chamber of Commerce

Houses make way forfast food store

A man has been charged with a number of identity theft offences after an investigation by Gosford detectives led to the execution of a search warrant at a Umina address on Wednesday, December 19.

Police alleged a 49-year-old man obtained credit cards, personal loans and mortgages fraudulently.

The total alleged value of the frauds was estimated to be in excess of $270,000, with alleged attempts to obtain a further $900,000.

Offi cers arrested the 49-year-old

man at the address.He was later charged with 14

offences including dishonestly obtain fi nancial advantage by deception (nine counts), possess identify information to commit indictable offence, use false document to obtain fi nancial advantage, make false statement to obtain fi nancial advantage, publish false misleading material to obtain advantage and make false document to obtain fi nancial advantage.

Media Release, 19 Dec 2012 NSW Police

Man charged with identity theft

The incidence of crime on the Peninsula has fallen over the last year, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has been told.

Police Superintendent Danny Sullivan spoke of local crime statistics at a chamber meeting late last year.

Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said: “In a

refreshing exchange of views, the superintendent has said that crime statistics across the board have been lower over the last 12 months and that he is very pleased with his policing numbers.

“Like the Chamber, he has acknowledged that the CCTV cameras in our town centres have made a big difference in reducing anti-social behaviour

and graffiti and boosted security.“He has also given a

firm commitment to greater interaction between his office and the local business community so we are looking forward to seeing more of Superintendent Sullivan and his officers in the New Year,” said Mr Wales.


Chamber of Commerce

Crime drops in past year

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Demolition of houses in Ocean Beach Rd, Umina, has been completed in preparation for the construction of a fast food store.

The work follows consent granted by Gosford Council in November.

Construction of the new McDonald’s outlet is expected to begin in February and the store is expected to be operational mid-year.

“Whilst the development was the focus of much debate, the Chamber is of the view that national operators such as McDonald’s will bring substantial benefi ts to the Umina Beach retail centre including the creation of over 100 part time and casual jobs for young people and the injection of over $1 million in wages into the local economy,” said Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales.

“With over 35 per cent youth unemployment, these jobs are vitally important for our local young people.

“The construction process will also see over $3 million worth of capital investment with Central Coast fi rms gaining contracts during the build program.

“It is important to note that over the last few years nearly 350 local jobs have been created with the upgrading of the Coles Supermarket, the construction of the new Woolworths, the completion of the Aldi Supermarket, the looming opening of Bunnings on the corner of South St and McDonalds.

“These anchor businesses create foot traffi c, attract shoppers and create opportunities for small retailers to feed off the growing popularity of the Umina Beach retail centre,” said Mr Wales.


Chamber of Commerce

Work on fast food store starts

A man has been charged with a number of identity theft offences after an investigation by Gosford detectives led to the execution of a search warrant at a Umina address on Wednesday, December 19.

Police alleged a 49-year-old man obtained credit cards, personal loans and mortgages fraudulently.

The total alleged value of the frauds was estimated to be in excess of $270,000, with alleged attempts to obtain a further $900,000.

Offi cers arrested the 49-year-old

man at the address.He was later charged with 14

offences including dishonestly obtain fi nancial advantage by deception (nine counts), possess identify information to commit indictable offence, use false document to obtain fi nancial advantage, make false statement to obtain fi nancial advantage, publish false misleading material to obtain advantage and make false document to obtain fi nancial advantage.

Media Release, 19 Dec 2012 NSW Police

Man charged with identity theft

The incidence of crime on the Peninsula has fallen over the last year, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has been told.

Police Superintendent Danny Sullivan spoke of local crime statistics at a chamber meeting late last year.

Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said: “In a

refreshing exchange of views, the superintendent has said that crime statistics across the board have been lower over the last 12 months and that he is very pleased with his policing numbers.

“Like the Chamber, he has acknowledged that the CCTV cameras in our town centres have made a big difference in reducing anti-social behaviour

and graffiti and boosted security.“He has also given a

firm commitment to greater interaction between his office and the local business community so we are looking forward to seeing more of Superintendent Sullivan and his officers in the New Year,” said Mr Wales.


Chamber of Commerce

Crime drops in past year

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The notion was put to Council at the meeting of Tuesday, December 11, by mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna to investigate options to identify the waterway as an integral feature of the City of Gosford.

“During 2012, the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) has been working

with the State Government to deliver Stage One of The Landing at the Gosford Waterfront as a catalyst project for the revitalisation of the Gosford City Centre,” said Cr McKinna.

“This landmark development will showcase Gosford to national and international visitors, developers and potential

investors. “The current name of

the body of water directly adjacent to The Landing and surrounding areas does not uniquely identify our region and confuses many visitors due to its perceived association with the City of Brisbane in Queensland,” added Cr McKinna.

Cr McKinna said any

name change for Brisbane Water would involve broad consultation with community groups and stakeholders.

“At this stage, Council is just investigating the feasibility of a name change and will be seeking input when we know what our options are, however, the scale and signifi cance of a development such as The Landing should clearly articulate the attributes of our wonderful city and help to easily identify our

region by its unique natural features,” said Cr McKinna.

Cr Gabby Bowles commended the mayor on his “guts” and said the issue had the potential “to open a massive can of worms”.

“I’d be really keen to have a look at a name that better refl ects who we are and what we are about,” said Cr Bowles.

Cr Craig Doyle said the fi rst time he read the report he “thought somebody was pulling my leg”.

“But the more I refl ected

on this, the more I think it will be an interesting exercise.”

Cr Deanna Bocking was the only councillor to oppose the mayoral minute and said she was concerned with where the name changes would stop and the costs of the whole exercise.

“Do we have to change the name of Brisbane Water National Park too?”

Media Release, 11 Dec 2012

Gosford Council MediaKaitlin Watts, 11 Dec 2012

McKinna to attempt Brisbane Water name change

Gosford Council will initiate discussions with the Geographical Names Board, seeking options to amend the name of Brisbane Water to make the waterway more clearly identifi able with the

local area.

Aborigines spearing fi sh and diving for crayfi sh in Brisbane WaterImage by Joseph Lycett, 1775-1828

Courtesy of Gosford Council website

Gosford Waterfront 2012Photo: Naomi Bridges Photography

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Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club

superstar Aron Sherriff added another gold medal to his collection on Friday, December 7, during the 2012 World Championships at Lockleys Bowling Club, South Australia.

Skipping his team of Mark Casey (third), Brett Wilkie (second) and Wayne Ruediger (lead) in the Men’s Fours, the Australian Jackeroos snared their gold medals with a convincing 22-13 victory over South Africa.

Lead Wayne Ruediger from Adelaide achieved his life-long dream of achieving a world gold medal on his home soil and declared, “Words can’t describe how I feel right now, I’m so happy”.

“I never expected to be a World Champion.

“A year ago I didn’t think it was possible,” said Wayne.

In the semi-fi nal thriller against the powerhouse Scottish team, Aron steered his team to an 18 shot margin before they squandered the advantage as the Scots rallied and staged a fi ght back to fall just short of the Australians, 23-22.

“What a game,” said National coach Steve Glasson.

“We got off to a really good start and began to run away with it, but we took our foot off and, full credit to Scotland, they fought back”.

Aron also won silver in the Men’s Pairs on Thursday, December 6, when he led for world number two Leif Selby in a fi nal that saw the duo lose by fi ve shots to arguably the world’s best pairs team of Alex Marshall (skip) and Paul Foster (lead) representing Scotland.

Sherriff wins gold and silver at World Championships

by Bob Bourke

Aron Sherriff, Mark Casey, Wayne Reudiger and Brett Wilkie

Central Coast Mariners’ players

Mathew Ryan and Tomas Rogic have made the Qantas Socceroos fi nal squad of players for the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) East Asian Cup qualifying tournament.

Ryan and Rogic departed for Hong Kong on Friday, November 30, and the

Socceroos played their fi rst match of the tournament against the hosts at the Mong Kok Stadium on Monday, December 3, which they won 1-0.

Rogic went on in the 81st minute of the game when Osieck made his second change and replaced Garcia.

Rogic’s fi rst touch of the ball was a shot on goal which Hung-Fai had to save.

Following their game against Hong Kong, the Socceroos played matches against DPR Korea on

Wednesday, December 5, Guam on Friday, December 7, and Chinese Taipei on Sunday, December 9.

The match against DPR Korea saw the Socceroos draw 1-1.

Rogic was introduced in the second half to spark an ailing midfi eld as Australia pushed for a winner, but they lacked impetus for too much of the encounter.

A late penalty appeal for a foul on substitute Adam Taggart following play down the left from Rogic and a

Matt McKay header was as close as Australia came to a second goal.

Aside from the inclusion of goalkeeper Matt Ryan for Eugene Galekovic, Osieck stuck with an unchanged team for the clash knowing his side needed the win over their main rivals to avoid a goal-difference showdown.

The Socceroos then defeated Guam 9-0.

Rogic enjoyed the fi rst sight of goal in the fourth minute, drawing a smart save from Guam goalkeeper

Doug Herrick.Australia’s fi nal game

against Chinese Tapai saw them win 8-0 which qualifi ed the team for the 2013 East Asian Cup.

The teams that will participate in the EAFF East Asian Cup for men are Japan, Korea Republic and China PR.

The EAFF East Asian Cup 2013 will be held in Seoul, Korea Republic from Saturday, July 20, to Sunday, July 28.

From the original squad of

25 players called into Qantas Socceroos camp in Sydney, former Central Coast midfi elder Rostyn Griffi ths, Adelaide United attacker Dario Vidosic, and Dinamo Moscow utility Luke Wilkshire were forced to withdraw from contention due to injury.

The duo will return to the Central Coast prior to the Hyundai A-League round 11 contest with Melbourne Heart at Bluetongue Stadium on Friday, December 14.

Rogic and Ryan participate in Socceroo EAFF tournament

by Central Coast Mariners media and Football Federation Australia

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Land at Bushells Ridge has been identifi ed as the potential site, and Council endorsed a revised map for the Draft LEP, indicating this strategic future location, at its Ordinary Council Meetingheld on Wednesday, December 12.

The map will be displayed for public comment along with the Draft LEP.

“What this is about, at this stage, is simply the need to identify an ideal site for a future airport in the Shire,” said Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“In my view, any

proposed airport is at least 10 years away, but it will certainly be a major boost to the area.

“As the Central Coast population approaches 400,000 there is enough local demand in our own region for an airport.

“Our residents shouldn’t be required to

travel by car for hours to get to an airport and every other major region in Australia has one.

“We are simply being disadvantaged by not having this asset.

“We are only talking about smaller planes going to destinations such as Melbourne and Brisbane and that in itself will be an enormous boost for local businesses,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

A type three regional airport is defi ned as a limited service airport, with a single runway of up to 2600 metres

in length.Cr Eaton said an

airport such as this would provide the Central Coast with a signifi cant economic boost.

“And, obviously for this to happen, there would need to be a signifi cant amount

of money spent on infrastructure including upgrading road and rail links,” said Cr Eaton.

“When you add it all up with the amount of jobs created, the economic benefi ts and improvements to local infrastructure, there are very few negatives.”

Media release,14 Dec 2012

Wyong Council Media

Wyong Council’s draft Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012, which will be placed on public exhibition from Wednesday, January 9, identifi es land in the Shire’s north as the potential

site for a future regional airport.

Bushells Ridge land set asidefor regional airport

Potential Airport site at Bushells Ridge

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Prize winners will be required to pick up their prize from our Gosford offi ce.Entries may be passed on to prize providers for marketing purposes.

Peninsula News and Earth Central are giving three readers the chance to win a Mzaza CD and a double pass to a Mzaza show at Kantara House on Thursday, January 24.

The double passes are valued at $36 presale or $50 on the door.Mzaza’s stage show, which opens at 7pm, takes the audience on a journey from the crazy passionate sounds of

the Middle-East and Balkans to the dancey rhythms of the Mediterranean.The group’s latest album Journey Over Skin, celebrating Mzaza’s collaboration with acclaimed Flamenco

guitarist Andrew Veivers, has gained national distribution and is played on ABC Classic, Radio National, Triple J, SBS and Qantas’ Q.

To win one of the three double passes and CDs, write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and send to Peninsula News Mzaza competition PO Box 1056, Gosford, NSW, 2250, by the close of business Thursday, January 17.

The winners of last edition's Peninsula News Campbell Building Competition were Mrs J Evans of Woy Woy, Mrs Janice proctor of Wyoming and Ms Judy Dudley of Umina.

The total rainfall on the Peninsula for 2012 was 1226.7mm, down 7.4 per cent on the average annual rainfall for 1325.4mm.

However, fi gures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy show that rainfall was less than half the average for the last half of the year.

Rainfall totalled just 248.8mm, which was 53 per cent less than the average of 504.4mm, for the months July to December.

The December total was 79.6mm, 24 per cent less than the December average of 104.7mm.

Highest rainfall for the month was recorded on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, when 12.2mm and 39.5mm were recorded respectively.

Temperatures during the month ranged from an overnight minimum of 14.0 degrees on December 19 to a maximum of 33.5 on December

28, according to fi gures from www.peninsulaweather.info.

Average overnight minimum temperature was 18.6 and the average maximum was 26.0 degrees.

The highest minimum was 22.3 degrees recorded on December

19 and lowest maximum was 18.6 recorded on December 10.

Highest wind gust was 41.0 km/h recorded on December 9, with an average wind speed for the month of 4.5 km/h.

Spreadsheet, 4 Jan 2013Jim Morrison, Woy Woy

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The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s subcommittee for the Woy Woy town centre is developing a project to kick start its town improvements with a Welcome to Woy Woy sign.

The concept is for a low curved sand stone wall at the first entry point.

The sand stone is to be sourced from the Gosford Quarry with brass lettering noting the first settlement in 1823.

The Chamber will hold several dinner functions to raise funds and continue discussions with Gosford Council.

“The same Welcome Sign project has been a success in Ettalong Beach with four signs being funded solely by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

“Hopefully the Council will support improvements to our town centres through design and funding sources.

“This is one of many Woy Woy initiatives being undertaken by the sub-committee,” said Mr Wales.


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Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is opposing moves to change the name of Brisbane Water.

“There has been a lot of debate in recent days regarding the name Brisbane Water and whether it should be renamed so as to be more identifi able with Gosford,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

“The fact remains that the name is part of our history and is

synonymous with the growth and development of all the townships and villages in the Brisbane Water catchment.

“The Chamber is of the view that the name Brisbane Water is part of our cultural heritage and links all the fringing communities under a common banner.

“At a time when there are much more pressing issues facing our community, it would seem that such debates defl ect Council’s energy

away from its core responsibilities - roads, drainage, footpaths and community services.

“The Chamber will be encouraging Council to leave Brisbane Water alone and get on with the real job of running the city,” said Mr Wales.

The name change was proposed by mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna late last year.


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Chamber opposes name change idea

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Protection works on Ettalong foreshore will begin after the Christmas School Holidays following nearly three years of studies, designs and community consultations by Gosford Council.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said the Chamber was successful in 2010 in lobbying Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill for funding for the Ettalong foreshore protection works.

Two million dollars in Federal Grant money was secured for the project through the Community

Infrastructure Grant Program.The grant funding is required to

be spent by June 2014. The Federal Grant has

enabled the detailed design and construction of the seawall and cycleway - footpath in the Ferry Park precinct between Lemon Grove Outlet and Beach St Outlet.

The Ettalong Foreshore Plan of Management identifi ed an area at the northern end of Ferry Park of approximately 1150m2 for reclamation and a 40m extension of the stormwater outlet including a gross pollutant trap.

The tender process for

construction has commenced and Council has advised that works for the foreshore revetment and cycleway - footpath is expected to take six months to complete.

“In the meantime, the Council is undertaking further investigations for the beach renourishment along Lance Webb Reserve which, as we all know, is in desperate need of repair and upgrading,” said Mr Wales.

“Not a good look for visitors and residents alike.”


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Gosford Council will install dinghy racks and rails at Hardys Bay after it received a grant from NSW Roads and Maritime Services.

A rack will be installed on the reserve at the end of Stanley St and rails will be installed near the public wharf on Araluen Drive.

Surrounding residents will be

provided with information via a letterbox drop.

“Further consultation has been undertaken with the Hardy’s Bay Residents Group, which was acting on behalf of the residents,” said Gosford Council’s coordinator parks, playgrounds and foreshores Ms Kim Radford.

Hardys Bay Residents Group Bay News editor Mr Allan Wilson

said Hardys Bay residents were experiencing mixed feelings about the plans.

“It was generally considered that dinghies on the shore line had always added to the ambience of the area,” said Mr Wilson.

Media Statement, 2 Jan 2013 Kim Radford, Gosford Council

Newsletter, 12 Dec 2012 Allan Wilson, Hardys Bay

Residents Group

Dinghys on the Hardys Bay shoreline

Dinghy racks for Hardys Bay

Brisbane Water detectives have renewed their appeal for information in their search for a missing man who was last seen in Umina.

Neil Hinkley, aged 55, has not been seen since about 10:45am on Wednesday, December 19, at a property on Oscar Rd, Umina.

Attempts to contact Mr Hinkley have been unsuccessful, and concerns are held for his welfare.

Police were told Mr Hinkley had family in the Hunter and South Coast regions and may have travelled to those locations.

Mr Hinkley is caucasian in appearance with a medium build, brown hair and blue-grey eyes.

He was last seen wearing beige shorts, a Hawaiian style shirt, white shoes and socks.

Anyone with information about the circumstances leading up to Mr Hinkley’s disappearance, or who may have seen him, should contact Brisbane Water Detectives on 4323 5599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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The Rotary Club of Woy Woy has drawn its annual Christmas trailer raffle in Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy.

The winner of the trailer and its contents was the Kershaw Family of Wyoming while the winner of two nights accommodation at the Crown Plaza in Terrigal was Ms Petrinovic of Empire Bay and the winner of a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour was Mr Grogan of Umina.

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Woy thanked the residents of the Peninsula and surrounding areas for their continued support of the raffles.

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ForumForumWe have owned a cabin at the Ettalong Beach Holiday Village home park since 2006.

We attempted to sell our cabin over a year ago, only to learn the operators had placed an embargo on issuing any new occupation certifi cates.

This blocked our sale. The operators apparently had

no regard for occupiers’ interests . Their conduct was appalling

and disgraceful. We have heard from other

home owners in the park who have shared the same experience.

The operators had grand plans to reconfi gure the park, doing away with the holiday cabins to install permanent resident properties.

The plans included acquisition of leases for the vacant block of adjacent land which mysteriously burnt down plus demolition of the remaining community property.

This would be to the complete detriment of current owners plus the community who would no longer have access to the facilities.

Their motivation was profi t rather than community or owners’ interests.

The standard of the park’s amenities have deteriorated since their management commenced.

Will the new operators be any different?

Online submission, 29 Dec 2012Simon Katz, North Sydney

Park plans to community’s

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“Only in America” is a legendary statement in Australia, since the last World War.

It implies that if it is crazy, it only happens in the USA.

Their love of guns exhibits their nasty, violent side.

The idea of putting armed guards in nurseries and schools is

so chillingly mad it is unbelievable.Let’s hope and pray that the

State Government can stop the Shooters Party from weakening our gun laws.

Email, 24 Dec 2012 Keith Whitfi eld, Woy Woy

Chillingly mad gun laws

In regard to Lawrie McKinna’s attempt to change the name of Brisbane Water, the mayor’s comments were all about The Landing.

Everything else is just camoufl age.

Mayor Cr McKinna has obviously spent too much time in the Mariners’ boardroom and is yet to connect to the Gosford LGA.

Corporatisation of sport has transformed recreational activities into outright business investment opportunities with business plans to match.

Sporting organisations such as the Mariners are now equally rated on business administration and on-fi eld results.

Corporatisation attracts advertising and sponsorship.

The stadium at Gosford now has a name change with every new sponsorship deal and is now recognised as Bluetongue Stadium

and not Grahame Park – with the corporatisation of the LGA.

Sponsorship is more important to the Mariners than connecting to the local area.

This is the councillor’s business training and he has transferred this model into his decisions.

The name change is all about satisfying developers and potential investors, nothing about connecting to the local area and its

heritage.With the councillor’s off-

fi eld training, it is certain that any renaming will not have an Aboriginal affi liation but will follow the history of Bluetongue Stadium and have advertising rights, subject to negotiation.

At the moment, Lend Lease Cove is a front runner with Regional Development Corporation Quay a close second.

The community members of the Council’s former environmental heritage advisory committee would consider this action standard practice from Gosford Council.

Any map that shows Brisbane Water as a marine feature or estuary in Brisbane is a scam; beware and contact Fair Trading.

A geography lesson for the mayor is urgently required.

Letter, 17 Dec 2012 Norman Harris, Umina

Name change will not connect with area

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I don’t know whether the story about Asians eating wild mallard ducks is true or false, but it is well documented and witnessed that parties of Asians decimated the cockle population of Brisbane Water about 10 years back.

During the 19th century, lime-burners just about wiped out the

cockle population.However, in the 20th century,

they started to make a comeback.Then came another wave of

predators: Poor old cockles.Email, 24 Dec 2012

Keith Whitfi eld, Woy Woy

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The Daily Telegraph has nothing of substance to publish for its readers.

I am tired of trolling through pages of its crap with no items of

interest published on them.I have given News Limited

heaps of photos and information

regarding the incident at Piles Creek, Somersby, which leaves no doubt that the corrupt Gosford Council is hiding the truth from both the NSW State coroner and the surviving family members.

What is really sad about this story is that the so-called reporters are most complacent in the hiding of the truth from News Limited’s trusting readers.

Feel free to challenge me.I am folding my tents and

getting ready to move on.I have lost interest in waiting

for the disenfranchised peoples to fi re up.

Email, 27 Dec 2012 Edward James, Umina

Losing interest

I will not accept that there can be 24 chairs around six tables in the 13 square meters identifi ed on the license displayed in a shopfront on Picnic Pde, Ettalong.

I expect Gosford Council to proactively act on any non-complying use of the public footpath.

I expect compliance offi cers to be diligent in the pursuit of ratepayers’ revenue.

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ForumForumReading the local press lately reminds me of Montaigne’s saying, that if an optimist looks at the actions of man he laughs and if a pessimist looks at the actions of man, he cries.

I certainly don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

The front page of the last Peninsula News tells us that a sea barrier is called for.

The Woolwich Barrier, built in the early 80s, cost hundreds of millions of pounds and it was to protect London, the capital city of the UK.

It was out of date within 25 years and needed to be heightened.

Just which government here is likely to cough up hundreds of millions of dollars in order to protect the Peninsula?

What would the people of Hardys Bay and Ettalong think of living next to what looks like an industrial site?

Sea walls have been built in many places around the world.

We have seen them on the east coast of Britain and on the east coast of the USA.

These walls simply moved the problem further along the coast, which resulted in many houses being lost to the seas.

We can see a similar effect on the Peninsula.

The Council changed the point at the boat ramp with rocks, in the mid-70s, which changed the currents and so the wide beach where my children learned to swim, next to the Vietnamese Memorial, has disappeared almost completely.

At Kingscliff in northern NSW, a caravan park and a surf club are in danger of being lost, despite enormous rocks and sandbags being strategically placed, as well as large earthmovers pushing the sand in, to form an artifi cial dune.

If we move further up the estuary we come to the site of Gosford Landing, the new city of Gosford, to be built right beside or even on the water.

The State Government, the local Council and the Regional Development Corporation are determined that it will go ahead

regardless of what people think.They want business as usual.So, do these two groups of

people live on different planets?Should we laugh or cry?Isn’t it time for us to look at the

facts?Climate change is here whether

we like it or not. It is not a religion or a fashion

which we can acknowledge or ignore.

Climate scientists wish that it were.

They do not like what the evidence is telling them.

The State Government may have removed the information from the S149 certifi cates but our insurance premiums do not refl ect this.

The insurance industry is one part of our business community which is facing up to the truth.

It is time surely for us all to check the facts and then deal with the problem seriously and in earnest and to demand that our governments do likewise.

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Children of all ages are invited to attend and help paint a mural on

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their families, friends and teachers celebrating their achievements.

Students were presented on stage with their yearly report and

certificate with a shake of the principal’s hand.

“This occasion was especially significant because campus principal Mr Gasper was retiring at the end of the year,” said head teacher Ms Sheree Gilchrist.

“Certificates are graded (Gold, Silver, Bronze and Attainment) and are based on our Core School Values of respect, commitment and relationships.

“The Graduation Program has been developing since its introduction in 2010.

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“Regular class meetings and individual conferences with the deputy and team leaders were held.

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“Students were respectful and smartly attired in their school uniform.

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Year 7.“The captains’ speeches were

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“It is hard to believe they are only 15 years of age.

“Students were presented with a beautiful graduation cake that was later enjoyed as part of morning tea on the front lawn, along with parents and teachers.

“Despite the enormous preparation required to put on a formal ceremony like this, it makes it all worth-while when I witnessed students thanking their teachers and laughing as they reminisced about the year that was.

“Hugs and tears all round as students made their way off Umina campus for the very last time,” said Ms Gilchrist.

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Veteran investigative journalist Chris Masters will visit Umina on January 24 to talk about his new book Uncommon Soldier.

The talk will be held at the Gospel Garden Ministry at 207 West St, from 7pm.

Talk organiser Ms Mandi McIntosh said that, in his new book, Chris Masters turned his gaze on the modern Australian soldier.

“Moving away from our ongoing fascination with the Anzac story, he looks at the rich and illuminating present to write a character study of the modern Australian soldier - war fighter, peacekeeper, street-level diplomat and aid worker.

“Having been taken into their ranks in a way rarely before afforded an outsider, Masters gives heart and shape to the contemporary digger: how they are selected, how they are led, and how they are transformed from civilians to disciplined professional soldiers.”

Chris Masters is Australia’s best-known investigative reporter.

Ms McIntosh, who operates Book Bazaar in Umina, provided the following biography of Chris Masters:

Chris Masters worked at Australia’s longest running public affairs television program, Four Corners between 1983 and 2010.

He made over 100 reports for the national broadcaster’s flagship program, many of them well remembered and some of them nation shaping.

The Big League in 1983 triggered the Street Royal Commission and reforms to judicial accountability.

French Connections in 1985, an international exclusive on the sinking of the Greenpeace flagship The Rainbow Warrior earned Chris the highest award in Australian journalism, the Gold Walkley.

His most famous report The Moonlight State investigating police corruption in Queensland

initiated the Fitzgerald Inquiry and a raft of reforms that reached beyond Queensland.

The Dead Heart received a 1987 Penguin award from the television Society of Australia.

Other reports such as Inside a Holocaust on genocide in Rwanda in 1994 won a Logie award and The Coward’s War on the Bosnian conflict, a further Walkley.

Chris has written four books. The first was Inside Story

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Chris is from a well-known media family, his mother Olga (1919-1986), a lifelong journalist and successful author.

In 1999, Chris was awarded a public service medal for his anti-corruption work. In 2005 he received an honorary doctorate in communication from RMIT University.

A further honorary doctorate was awarded in 2009 by the University of Queensland where Chris is an adjunct professor.

He has written for a range of major newspapers and journals.

Mission Drift, for The Monthly, on the Afghanistan conflict was reprinted in Melbourne University Press’‘Best Political Writing 2008.

Moonlight Reflections, an account of corruption in the Bjelke-Petersen government for Griffith Review, was included in Best Political Writing 2009.

Chris also teaches investigative journalism and film writing and is a regular public

speaker, having delivered among others, the AN Smith lecture and the Curtin address.

In 2006 he received the Voltaire award from Free Speech Victoria.

In 2010 he delivered the Manning Clark address. Chris Masters is a national director of Redkite, which provides support to families of children and young people with cancer.

His documentary journalism is featured in an exhibition, Screen Worlds at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Federation Square Melbourne www.acmi.net.au/screen_worlds.aspx

In 2010, he completed a two part series on the Afghanistan conflict A Careful War, which was broadcast on Four Corners in July.

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Tour of Duty, broadcast by Network Ten in 2011, was an up close account of the operations of Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan.

In 2012, Chris chaired the non-fiction and history categories of the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.

He is the author and presenter of a three part history documentary series The Years That Made Us, due for broadcast by ABC television in 2013.

Tickets for Chris Masters’ talk will cost $10. For bookings, phone 4342 2482.

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A new social dancing event in Woy Woy began on Saturday, January 5, and will be held each Saturday evening for the rest of the month with the exception of Australia Day.

Dancing by the Water, coordinated by the Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association, is held from 5pm to dark in Lions Park, Woy Woy, and

all are welcome.Attendees are asked to bring

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Two musicians from the Peninsula have won in regional music awards held at Gosford Council’s Hub youth enterntainment venue at Erina on Friday, December 14.

Alyxanthe Hull of Ettalong won a Music and Mentoring Master Class while Savillian (Matt Savelberg) of Woy Woy was awarded a guest performance on the Musicians Making a Difference Stage at the 2013 Big Day Out.

Kelly Griffith of Terrigal took out the top prize and received the Singer-Songwriter prize.

Her song Born to Die was also awarded ninth place in the

Youth Category of this year’s National Songwriting Awards.

Hub youth centre coordinator Mr Steve Knee said that this year’s competition “Discovered” was one of the biggest yet with strong participation from both entrants and audiences.

“We were blown away by the number of talented entrants this year, proving once again the number of talented young musicians we have living on the Central Coast.

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Media release, 19 Dec 2012 Steve Knee, Gosford Council

Musicians win regional awards

Brisbane Water Bridge Club started its year with a New Year’s Cup competition held on Wednesday, January 2, at the Peninsula Community Centre.

Carol Anderson and Kerrel Walker were the winners of the trophy.

Second place was taken by Sylvia Foster and Patricia Kull and third were Pam Gowthorp and Jorgan Boettiger.

Email, 4 Jan 2013Jenny Buckley, Brisbane

Water Bridge Club

New year’s bridge

Carol Anderson and Kerrel Walker

Local shoppers and businesses contributed 2357 Christmas presents for distribution to families in need in a pre-Christmas appeal in Woy Woy.

The gifts were distributed through the Salvation Army.

They were collected in a “wishing tree” appeal at Kmart.

Kmart managing director Mr Guy Russo thanked the local community for its support.

“We’ve witnessed incredible generosity from businesses who have taken it upon themselves

to donate gifts to the appeal, and individuals who have made it part of their Christmas tradition to donate.”

Media Release, 3 Jan 2013Anita Agosta, Kmart

Shoppers give 2357 presents

Animal CareAnimal Welfare Leagueprovides aid to sick or injured

animals & subsidised assistance in the desexing of dogs.

Meet 2nd Tues, Spike Milligan Room Woy Woy Library, 10am.

Debra 4344 4435awlcentralcoast@

virginbroadband.com.auggArt

Ettalong Beach Art & Crafts Centre (287)

Adult Classes in Patchwork & Quilting, Pottery, Folk Art, Silk Dyeing, Oils, Acrylics,

Pastels, Drawing, Watercolour, Silvercraft and Children’s Art &

Pottery Classes Mon - Sat 10am - 3pm

4341 [email protected]

Central Coast Art Society (309)

Weekly paint-outs Tues 4369 5860.

Workshops 9.30am 1st & 3rd Wed Gosford City Art Centre 4363 1820.

Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed for demonstrations publicity@

artcentralcoast.asn.au4325 1420

Point Clare Arts & Crafts (309)

Wed - Adult Art ClassApproaches to Visual Arts,

supported by History of Art, to develop your own style

Wed & Frid - AdultsBunka Embroid, Cards, Crotchet, Cross Stitch or bring your own -

$3/sessionPoint Clare Community Hall

10am - 12noon4325 5007

Hospital Art Australia (309)

Meet every Friday9am-2pm - 109 Birdwood Ave, Umina - Painting and Canvas

drawingVolunteers welcome

4341 9920Church

Good News ChurchMeets every Sun - 10amWoy Woy Public School

Park St Woy WoyModern Service

Children Catered forYouth Fridays 7pm during

School termwww.goodnewschurch.org.auPO Box 1009 Woy Woy 2256

Pastor Sam Collins4344 3000

Community CentresPeninsula Community

Centre (39/290)

Cnr Ocean Beach Rd & McMasters Rd Woy WoyChild Care - Before & After School, Vacation,

Family, Day & OccasionalChildren, Teenagers & Adults - Dance, Singing,

Guitar, Drama, Music, Physie, Karate, Belly Dancing and

multicultural supportChildren - Little Kickers, Indian Dance, Playgroups, KindyGym,

Teenagers - “The Web” Youth Support Services.Adults - Bridge, Yoga,

Cake Decorating, Zumba, Scrabble, Weight Watchers,

Boot Scooting, Song Writing, Community

College, free tax help, Post & Pre Natal Exercises.

Counselling - Drug, Alcohol, Relationship, Financial,

Gambling, Weight Control.Over 55’s - Social Outings,

Oil Painting, Multi craft, Needlework, Bushwalking,

Stroke Club, History, Tai Chi, U3A, Scrabble, Arthritis

Assoc, Gentle Exercise, Free Seniors Internet Kiosk,

Discussion Groups.www.pccinc.com.au

4341 9333

Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre (287)

Mon - Fri - Cards, Computer Lessons, Dancing, Indoor

Bowls, Fitness, Handicrafts, Leatherwork, Line Dancing, Painting, Scrabble, Table

Tennis, Tai Chi, Yoga, Darts4341 3222

Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre

(formerly Senior Citizens) (287)

Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, Scrabble, Darts,

Table Tennis, Indoor Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, Gentle Swimming, Line

Dancing, Cards, Variety Social, Womens Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computer Class

4324 4749Community Groups

AACC Computer Club Inc. (33)

www.aacc.asn.auHelp with all Computing

problems, Program demos + Q&A sessions

• 2nd Wed Windows 7 -10pmNarara Valley HS

Fountains Rd, Narara• 3rd Wed - Linux 9.30am-12.30pm

East Gosford Progress Hall - Cnr Webb Rd &

Henry Parry Drive• 4th Thurs Social + Windows

12.15 - 3.15pm - East Gosford Progress Hall

[email protected] 1918 or 4324 2740

ABC (309)

“The Friends” Support group for Public

Broadcaster.Aims. safeguard ABC’s

independence, adequate funding, high standards.

Meetings through the year + social afternoons

Well-known guest speakers4341 5170

Beachside Family Centre (287)

School-based community centre for families with children from birth to 8 years old. Group

programs and community activities - Umina Public School

Sydney Ave4343 1929

Bridge (286c)

Tues 12.15pm A friendly game without pressure.

Duplicate Bridge Mon Thur Fri Sat at 12.15pm and Wed

9.15am and 6.45pm Brisbane Water Bridge Club

Peninsula Community Centre93 McMasters Rd.Woy Woywww.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org

Cash Housie (56/294)

50 Games every Sat night St Mary’s Hall, Ocean View

Rd Ettalong Beach, Free Tea and Coffee. 7.30 - 10.30pm.

Proceeds to Woy Woy Catholic Parish.

[email protected]

Central Coast Amateur Radio Club (CCARC) (97/317)

Do you wish to join the world wide hobby of Amateur Radio?

Dandaloo St, Kariong open Saturday from 11am to 4pm

[email protected] 2500

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners

and Textile Arts Guild Inc (286c)

Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting

and other fi bre and fabric crafts

Workshops and community quilting bees

Day and night groups4325 4743

www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au

Central Coast Family History Society Inc. (301)

All the resources, information and advice

needed to study your family’s history are available.

Meet 1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Hall,

behind 8 Russell Drysdale St, E. Gosford. www.centralcoastfhs.org.auVisits welcome 4324 5164

Hardys Bay Residents Group (60/296)

Working for a positive & Healthy Environment in our Community

[email protected]

The Krait Club (58/295)

Community Centre - Cooinda Village, Neptune St, Umina

10.30am For senior members of Woy Woy/Umina Community

Gentle exercises, quizzes, games, social activities, guest speakers, entertainment and

bus trips - 4341 0698

Lions Club ofWoy Woy Peninsulameet on the 1st and 3rd

Mondays at theEverglades Country Club.

4326 1996Make new friends and have

fun while you serve your community.

Northern Settlement Services (282)

Provides socialisation for migrants. Volunteers assist with home visits, shopping

and social days. Clients from all over the world enjoy time

together. Every Thur Peninsula Community Centre93 McMasters Rd

Woy Woy - 4334 3877

Peninsula Village Carer’s Support Group (287-311)

Invitation to carers of loved ones with dementia

Meet 1st Wed - 10 to 11.30amPaula Newman 4344 9199

Peninsula Village Playgroup (287-311)

Carers, Grandparents, parents & children - Come & join our ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’Every Tues 10 to 11.30am

Paula Newman - 4344 9199

Probus Club of Umina Beach (81/298)

Friendship, Followship and Fun - Advancing intellectual, cultural and social interests for

active retirees 55yrs+Non Political and Non Sectarian

- 2nd Wed every mth, 10am, Everglades Country Club

[email protected]

P.O. Box 443 Woy Woy

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford)

Meet last Friday MonthTerrigal Uniting Church

9.30am to 12 noonAffi liated with PCFA

4367 9600

Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby (309)

International service club exists to improve lives of communities

in Australia and overseas. Join us for fun-fi lled activities,

fellowship and friendship.Meet breakfast at Phillip House 21 Old Mount Penang Rd (opp

Shell), Fridays 7.15am4340 4529

[email protected]

Rotary Club of Umina (6/294)

International service organisation of business

leaders seeking to improve the lives of young people and those in need in our community and

abroad. Weds.Everglades Country [email protected]

0409 245 861

Rotary Club of Woy WoyRotary is a great organisation

in which to be involved in community, international

and social activities, It is a fantastic way to discover and

fulfi ll your true potential.To become a part of this, we meet every Tues 6pm, at the

Everglades Country Club.Contact Don Tee

4369 74960428 438 535

Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Inc. (83/301)

Beginners’ classes Mon or Tues. Also classes Mon - Fri as published on Club Website. 10am -12md or

1- 3pm Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre. PC

and Mac - Also at Avoca Beach Bowling Club 1st Mon with a Guest Speaker - 4369 2530

Umina Beach Men’s Shed Inc. (287-311)

Men come and share, a variety of tools, pursue interests and

hobbies, Spend time with other men and Learn new skills

Darrell 4341 2355

Umina Beach Scrabble Club (65/302)

For all levels and agesEvery Wed, 9.30-12.30pm, relax,

enjoy a cuppa while you play Scrabble

Mingaletta, 6 Sydney Ave, Umina4344 2808

Volunteering Central Coast (57/295)

Refer potential volunteers to community orgs. Support both

volunteers and community orgs. Offer training for volunteers

and managers of volunteers. Regular general info sessions

at Woy [email protected]

4329 7122

Wagstaffe to Killcare Community (285)

Work to protect and preserve the environment and low

density residential nature of the Bouddi Peninsula and to strengthen community bonds2nd Mon, 7.30pm Wagstaffe

Hall - 4360 [email protected]@ g g

Disabled ServicesRiding for the Disabled

(282c)

Horse Riding as a therapy for those with intellectual or

physical disabilitiesVolunteers always required

No Previous experience necessary - School hours only

Mon to Sat - 4340 0388stateoffi [email protected]@ g@ g

EnvironmentPeninsula Environment

Group (287)

Talks, fi lms, social events, workshops, renewable energy and recycling projects, organic

food buying groupwww.peg.org.aup g g

Health GroupArthritis NSW (9/292)

Meet 3rd Tues Peninsula Community Centre, Cnr

McMasters Rd and Ocean Beach Rd,

Woy Woy - 4341 5881

Meals on Wheels (81/298)

Delivered meals and fl exible food options for people with

a functional disability4382 9401

Mary Mac’s Place (287)

Providing hot, freshly cooked meals - Mon to Fri 11am-

1pm in a welcoming, friendly environment with support, information and referrals to

appropriate community services - 4341 0584

[email protected]

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) (64/278)

12-step fellowship helping those suffering from eating disorders i.e. compulsive

overeating, bulimia, anorexia. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins.Peninsula Corn. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean

Beach Rd. Woy Woy,Every Fri 8 - 9pm

www.oa.org - 0412 756 446

Pink Butterfl y Breast Cancer Support Group - First Sunday 10.00am -12.00

Shop 71 Schnapper Road Ettalong Markets

0428 712 251

Peninsula Women’s Health Centre (285c)

Clinic sister; counselling; alternate therapists; groups and community education; drop-in;

support for women in crisis; advocacy

4342 5905 Wed and Thur 9.30am-3pm

20a McMasters Rd, Woy Woy www.ccwhc.com.au

Woy Woy Public Hospital Alliance (308)

Formed to restore medical services previously available at this hospital - upgrade to a standard commensurate with

the needs of the Peninsula and the Gosford City area

2pm 2nd Sat St Lukes Church Hall, Blackwall Rd Woy Woy

4344 4811

Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club (67/278)

Peninsula Community Centre 2nd Tues 11.30am

Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips

4342 1316 Marine Rescue

Central Coast Unit (287)

Marine Education Courses. Radio Licences, Boat Safety & Boat Licence & PWC Licence

Tests, Navigation, Seamanship and Meteorology.

4325 7929 www.vmrcc.org.aupr.centralcoast@

marinerescuensw.corn.au

MusicCentral Coast

Concert Band(288)

Every Tues 7.15 - 9.30pmCommunity playouts with four concerts a year at Laycock St

Theatre. 0407 894 560

Soundwaves(87/308)

Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages welcome

7.00pm Monday Nights Central Coast Leagues Club

Ray 0405 030 [email protected]@ gp

Political GroupAustralian Labor PartyUmina Ettalong Branch (293)

Political Discussions National, State and local government

issues 2nd Mon Umina Beach Bowling Club 7.30pm

4341 7323

Central Coast GreensCentral Coast branch of

Geens NSW, active regarding ecological sustainability, social and economic justice, peace

and non-violence, grassroots democracy and getting

Greens elected3rd Thur, centrally on the Coast

[email protected] @g

SportWoy Woy Judo Club )

Classes for adults,juniors and seniors

Tuesday & Friday EveningsEttalong 50+ Leisure and

Learning Centre0434 000 170

www.wwjc.org.au jj ggVeterans

National Malaya Borneo Veterans Association

Australia Inc (66/302)

1st Sat (except Jan) 2pm Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, 51-52 The Esplanade.

4342 1107

Vietnam Veterans’, Peacekeepers’ and Peacemakers’ (309)

Assist all Veterans and their families with pension & welfare matters. Mon & Wed 9am-1pm 4344 4760 Cnr Broken Bay Rd

& Beach St [email protected]

Woy Woy Ettalong Hardy’s Bay

RSL Sub Branch (79/297)

Provide help with pensions and welfare etc.

Shop 5/382 Oceanview Rd Ettalong. Tues & Thurs 9am to

1pm 4341 2594ppWomen’s GroupsCountry Women’s

Association Woy Woy (309)

Friendship Mornings1st and 2nd Wed 10am

Meetings 4th Wed 10.30am4324 2621

Country Women’s Association UminaCraft and Friendship:

• Monday: 6pm• Wednesday: 9am• Sunday: 1st Sun of

month 12.30pm• Branch meeting: 1st

Wednesday of the month 10am

CWA Hall, Cnr West and Sydney St, Umina.

4341.5404 or 4369.5353

The Endeavour View Club, Woy Woy (287)

Luncheon, 1st Mon Everglades Country Club, 10.30am.

Friendship Social days, 3rd Wed Uniting Church Hall, Picnic

Pde Ettalong, 10.30am. 4342 2283

Gosford RSL Sub-Branch

Women’s Auxiliary (61/296)

For women over 18 years.Raise money for welfare of veterans and their families RSL Club West Gosford

4th Mon 2pm4323 7336

Inner Wheel club of Gosford North (92/309)

Women making a difference with friendship, personal service and international

understanding. Many social activities combined with fund raising for local, national and

international projects2nd Wed 7pm

Phillip House Kariong4324 7176

[email protected]


Directory - Not for profi t Community OrganisationsDirectory - Not for profi t Community Organisations

If you would like your Community

Organisation listed here, call us on

4325 7369


EducationEducation

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The PeninsulaDiary of Events

If you’ve got something happening on the Peninsula over the next few weeks, let us know about it 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 areas 2250, 2251 & 2260 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

For events in post code areas 2256 and 2257

EmergencyAmbulance, Police, Fire 000Police Assistance Line 131 444Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000Woy Woy Police Station 4379 7399Energy Australia 13 13 88Gas Emergency 131 909Gosford City Council 4325 8222Marine Rescue NSW - Central Coast 4325 7929SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Aboriginal & Torres Strait

Islander OrganisationsMingaletta 4342 7515Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360

AccommodationDept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211Cassie4Youth 4322 3197Coast Shelter 4324 7239Pacifi c Link Com Housing 4324 7617Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027

Animal RescueWildlife Arc 4325 0666Wires 8977 3333

Community CentresPeninsula Community Centre 4341 9333Men’s Shed Cluster Inc 0413 244 484

CounsellingCentacare: 4324 6403Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Family and RelationshipsCentacare Gosford 4324 6403 Gosford Family Support Service 4340 1099

Horizons (For men with children) 4333 5111Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

HealthPoisons Information 131 126Ambulance Text Mobile 106Ambulance GSM 112Gosford Hospital 4320 2111Woy Woy Hospital 4344 8444Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114After Hours GP Help Line 1800 022 222

Legal & Financial HelpFinancial Counselling Service 4334 2304Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service 4353 5515Woy Woy Court 4344 0111

LibrariesGosford district: Umina Beach 4304 7333 Woy Woy 4304 7555

Problems,

Habits & AddictionAlcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524

TransportTaxi 131 008Busways 4368 2277City Rail 131 500

Welfare ServicesGosford Family Support 4340 1585Meals on Wheels 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford 4336 2400The Salvation Army 4325 5733Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

Peninsula directory of services, contacts and

support groups

Ambulance,

Police, Fire 000

Monday January 7Christmas Tennis Camp,

Umina Tennis Courts

Tuesday, January 8Central Coast Art Society Paint

Out, Patonga Wharf

Saturday January 12Protect Our Planet, Gospel

Garden MinistryDancing by the Water, Lions

Park, Woy Woy, 5pm

Sunday January 13Art and Produce Markets, Woy

Woy Waterfront, 10am-3pm

Thursday January 17Family Fun Day, Woy Woy

Peninsula Community Garden, 9:30am

Saturday January 19Dancing by the Water, Lions

Park, Woy Woy, 5pmWoy Woy Eco Walk, Woy Woy

Waterfront

Monday January 21Rock Pool Ramble, Umina

BeachTuesday January 22

Surf Specifi c Training Program, Peninsula Leisure Centre

Thursday January 24Woy Woy Eco Walk, Woy Woy

Waterfront

Saturday January 26Australia Day

Thursday February 7YWCA Encore Program, Woy

Woy, 10am-12pm

Friday February 15Woy Woy Rugby Union sports

luncheon, Pelicans Restaurant, Woy Woy, 12pm-4pm

Friday March 1NSW Surf Life Saving

Championships, Umina Beach and Ocean Beach

Thursday March 14Australian Local Government

Women’s Association 60th Annual Conference, the Mantra Ettalong

Saturday March 23Opera in the Arboretum, Pearl

Beach

Want2be Costumes & LingerieWant2be Costumes & Lingerie1/94 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy

The largest selection of Costumes on the Peninsula.

At these prices you will NEVER hire again!Adults Costumes starting from $16!

Also lingerie with Corsets from $20 and Stockings from just $3

www.want2be-costumes.comTel 0413 655 072

Twenty-two people successfully completed their Bronze Medallion at Umina Surf Club in December.

Each of the graduates had to attain competencies in fi rst aid as well as knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.

Umina Surf Club conducts two Bronze Medallion courses each year with the next course beginning later this month.

Email, 4 Jan 2013Peter Talty, Umina Surf

Lifesaving Club

Woy Woy Tennis Club has appointed a new coach for 2013.

She is Louise Andrews, who will run a professional tennis coaching business from the courts adjacent to Austin Butler oval in Woy Woy.

Ms Andrews said her business, LA Tennis, had a holistic approach to tennis coaching.

“Our passion is for grassroots player development,” she said.

She said LA Tennis could assess player requirements and develop a specialised program to help achieve player goals for all ages or abilities.

“Everyone learns differently and we make it our business to be aware of this.

“All staff are qualifi ed,

experienced and insured with Tennis Australia, also current Working with Children checks and Senior First Aid and CPR certifi ed.

“We embrace other professionals to advise and assist where necessary, we have a network of personal trainers, dieticians, sports psychologists, podiatrists, massage therapists and sports physicians available to help our players whether beginner or elite.”

Ms Andrews started at the centre on January 1.

She will run a holiday tennis clinic for children from 10am to 3pm on January 23, 24 and 25.

Online submission, 1 Jan 2013Louise Andrews, LA Tennis

New coach at tennis club

Bronze medallions

Bore Water

Bores and SpearsInstall high quality pumps and

maintenance free spears, existing systems reconditioned,

all work guaranteed. Ph: Warren Greenway

Ph: 4341 7736 Mob: 0408 225 390lic No. DL1960

A Better PictureAntenna & Digital Installations & TuningNew home specialist

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Woy Woy 4344 4414Warnervale 1800 244 456

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Antennas

Appliance Repairs

Carpentry

Carpentry

Builder

Entertainment

Accounting

Blinds

Blinds

FencingCelebrant

Craig Lack Fencing

All colorbond, lattice, pool and garden fencing. All gates No job too small

We will beat any written quoteOperating on the Coast for 10 years

Fully licenced and insured"We work with the customer"

Call Craig 24/7 for all your fencing needs on

0405 620 888 or 4344 1363 Lic. 180056c

Handyman

Mobile MechanicD.T. Central CoastMobile Mechanic*All mechanical repairs & servicing

*Rego inspections - All makes & models

*Very reasonable rates

*Pensioner discountsTim Howell Lic.No. 44 033038

4341 2897 or

0418 603 667DoorsCarpentry - Building

over 30 years experience

Local know how - working with pride

and honestyPaul Skinner

Lic 62898c

0432 216 020or 4339 2317

Residential/Commercial/Industrial

FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Free Quotes

Call Justin on: 0414 382 212 - 0413 587 701

Lawn & GardenPaintingPavingPergolasRubbish Removal

Tree TrimmingGeneral CarpentryTilingFurniture/Shed AssemblyStump Removal

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Specialist - Residential & AcreageFully insured

Call now 4328 5885 or 0402 830 770

ABACA BLINDS& SHUTTERS

Woy Woy Free Quotes

4342 41440418 640 336

Painting

BluesAngelsYour total acoustic blues/roots package, top to toe, and then some. Minnie the Moocher to Eagle Rock and on into indie roots, beatnik jazz, backhills bluegrass and prog folk. Available as duo, trio or band negotiable for your party, event or venue. Hear and see them at:tomfl [email protected]

4324 2801A&B Building MaintenanceOver 35yrs experience

Small Jobs, Decking

Repairs to renovations

Ring or text Mike

0418 439 287lic 17078

MASTERPAINTERQUALITY

TRADESMAN15yrs experience in

decorating and certifi cate in drywall plasteringServices coastwide

Prompt - Free consulting and Quotes

All Interior & Exterior

Paint workSenior’s rates start at

$20 per hrQuality guaranteed

Dulux paintsCALL JONATHAN

0466 966 547

J Po

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Lic:

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Mobile Service

Mobile Service

Interior, Exterior and Security Doors

Bi-Fold, French & Wardrobe Stainless Steel Security Door &

Window Systems, Security Grilles, Fly Screen Doors and Fly Screens,

Dog & Cat Doors

ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Unit 1/14 Alma Avenue Woy Woy

9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

4339 24240402 186 546

Free QuotesPolice Masters Lic No. 409982903

Security Lic No. 2E409965334Carpentry Joinery Lic No. 108056c

Electricians

BKWElectrical Services

Lic No:248126CLights - Fans - Power - Reno's Switchboards -Security lights

No job too smallCall Ben on

0404 093 299

NEED BLINDS IN A HURRY?

Express 1 weekProud Local

Manufacturer @ West GosfordPH: 4324 8800

www.premiershades.com.au

CELEBRANTMaureen Catherine

CrawleyCelebrant for all

occasions

4344 75720418 113 [email protected]

www.mccweddings.com

Pets

Plumbing

Photography

Umina Beach Plumbing

All aspects of plumbing:Drainage and Gasfi tting,

Domestic and Maintenance Works

Installation of rainwater tanks

4344 36110402 682 812

Lic 164237c

Decks, Pergolas, Maintenanceand all aspects of

carpentry - Call Rob on

0405 804 523Free Quotes - Lic No. 250292c

RB RB CarpentryCarpentry

Classifi ed advertisements start from only $30 + GST

Contact the House DoctorsFor your professional Handyman ServiceRendering RepairsPlastering Repairs

Painting & DecoratingRoof RepairsPartition Walls

Carpentry Repairs - LocksThe List goes on, you name it, we will fix it!

0401 880 406

Repairs and Service to vacuum cleaners, washing machines &

fridges. Large range of vacuum cleaner bags.Spare parts available

JR’s APPLIANCE

SERVICE4342 3538 Approved Service Centre for over 15 Companies

Public NoticesWoy Woy Peninsula

Lions Club January 27, 9am to 1pmGreat variety of stalls ~

BBQ, Tea & Coffee.Vendors Welcome ~

Car Boot Sale - $15 per carNow at Dunban Road Car Park

NB stall sites not open until 6.30am

Cnr. Ocean Beach Road W oy WoyAlways Last Sunday

(Except December)

More Details...Enq: 0439 514 723

Designer CarpentryExpert Workmanship

Specialising in Pergolas, Decking,Renovations etc.

Let us design a special outdoor area for you

Phone Col

4344 1729Lic: 226496c

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Progress Hall @ 7.30pm Henry Parry Drive

February 915th Anniversary

with Snake GullyEnq: 4344 6484Admission $18

incl. supperFolk Fed Affi liates &

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Private Private GuitarGuitar

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INVITATION TO TENDER

The NSW Surf Lifesaving Championships will be held at Ocean Beach and Umina Beach from Friday 1st March to Sunday 10th March 2013.It is anticipated that over 20,000 people will visit the beach during the Championships.

The Local Organising Committee is calling for tenders to provide coffee, tea and slushie/snow Cone for sale to the General Public during the Championships.

Tenders close February 1 2013.

For a copy of the Tender document please email Belinda Thompson, Administration Officer, Local Organising Committee: [email protected]

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The NSW Surf Life Saving Championships will be held at Ocean Beach and Umina Beach from Friday, March 1, to Sunday, March 10.

It is anticipated that over 20,000 people will visit the beach during the Championships.

The local organising

committee is calling for tenders to provide coffee, tea and slushie-snow cone for sale to the general public during the Championships.

Tenders close on February 1.

Email, 4 Jan 2013Peter Talty, Umina Surf

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Tenders open for life saving

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TIDE CHART(Fort Denison)

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISONEttalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation.

Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m)

WED - 160517 - 0.451130 - 1.641757 - 0.34

THU - 170012 - 1.460610 - 0.541215 - 1.481838 - 0.43

FRI - 180100 - 1.440705 - 0.621301 - 1.331920 - 0.52

TUE - 150426 - 0.371045 - 1.791715 - 0.242324 - 1.49

FRI - 110055 - 0.330730 - 1.981412 - 0.132008 - 1.46

TUE - 80438 - 1.671118 - 0.431712 - 1.312300 - 0.42

SAT - 190151 - 1.420807 - 0.681355 - 1.222007 - 0.58

SAT - 120149 - 0.300822 - 2.021500 - 0.092100 - 1.49

WED - 90538 - 1.791223 - 0.311816 - 1.352359 - 0.37

SUN - 200246 - 1.420917 - 0.701500 - 1.142100 - 0.62

SUN - 130242 - 0.290912 - 2.001547 - 0.112148 - 1.50

MON - 140334 - 0.321000 - 1.921632 - 0.162237 - 1.50

MON - 210345 - 1.441030 - 0.681613 - 1.122200 - 0.63

THU - 100635 - 1.901319 - 0.201915 - 1.41

MON - 70335 - 1.571006 - 0.531559 - 1.292158 - 0.45

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A Peninsula Under-16 Boys’ team has defeated Berkeley Vale in the grand fi nal of the Central Coast Junior Touch Championships at Bateau Bay on Sunday, December 16.

The Peninsula Junior Touch Club has participated in the competition for seven years and this year nine teams competed.

Peninsula coordinator Ms Maxine South said the Peninsula

had “greatly improved” its ranking this year.

“Teams from Sydney, Newcastle and the Upper Hunter region were also present this year which made the weekend very competitive,” said Ms South.

“We had both boys’ and girls’ teams from Under-10s to Under-18s play which was excellent match practice leading up to the Peter Wilson Memorial Championships (Regionals) in Nelson Bay and

Junior State Cup which will take place in Port Macquarie in February.

“All teams performed well under the hot conditions with two reaching the semi-fi nals.

“Overall it was a very successful weekend for all players, coaches and parents,” said Ms South.

Media Release, 27 Dec 2012 Maxine South, Peninsula

Junior Touch

Under-16s defeat Berkeley ValeThe Under-16 Boys winning side with coach Ray Kapua and manager Julie Player


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