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Collapse Issue 30 - 14 Aug 2001Issue 30 - 14 Aug 2001
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New transport office for Woy Woy
Fitness centre wins Chamber award
Funding for economic project
Woy Woy to get IT centre
Future of remnant bush to be determined
Internet free at libraries
Council to prosecute
High schools to become College
Foreshore is fenced off
Library service fo commuters continues
Top dollar for new managers?
Urban character DCP
Chamber welcomes new transport office
Wran at campaign office opening
Lawyers want defamation identified
Meeting for botanical reserve
Jetty proposed for Taj Mahal
Venturers start up again
The James' fight council
Webcam hosts wanted
Volunteer nominations being received
Newspaper association holds AGM
Implementation plan expected
Police commander to speak
RESI opens Central Coast office here
Optus dealer opens
Councillor joins Mission Employment
Money raised for Yarran Centre
Keno win has side-effects
Youth nominations wanted
Cash housie
Mobile counselling service
Clubs urged to consider incorporating
We're dreaming?
Residents oppose aquatic centre
Patonga amenities plans
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Umina businessman dreads going home
Seat removal not warranted
Native plants are a good idea
Thanks for sponsorship
Congratulations on dog census
The hazards of an unplanned future
Embracing a love of writing
Independent ABC is needed
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Science awards
Awards in maths
Sion wins sprint kart title
Chess team plays
Choir performs
Students in maths comp
Danita wins song contest
Art show for Education Week
Auditions held for musical
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New surf club buildings recommended
Bill enters soccer hall of fame
Triples was 'best ever'
Sports clubs urged to look for grants
Sponsored for weightlifting
Bridge at Winter Olympics
Under-11s win rugby match
Graeme wins greenkeepers' singles
Club hosts junior development program
Judo club visits Japan
Kevin and Peter are pairs champions
Hien sets new course record
Luke and Mitchell are junior champs
Athletes reach State championships
Surf club holds presentation night
First locals to win in nine years
Bowlers raise $2250
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Stormy night at Little Theatre
Historian wins painting
Society holds Spring show
Bakehouse Gallery
Barbershop chorus competes
Embroidery workshop held
Artist profile: Ian Davis
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The Peninsula since Federation
Trust always was involved
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Bushwalking for health
Walk from Woy Woy
Counselling for problem gambling
Plant identification walk
Free wildflower walks

Internet free at libraries

Cr Lynne Bockholt is urging residents to take advantage of free internet access at the two Peninsula libraries run by Gosford Council.

The service has been free of charge since July 1, following a council decision to remove access charges.

"This has proved to be a very popular move with more and more people using the free facilities and we want everyone to be aware that this service is available," said Cr Lynne Bockholt.

"Councillors have pushed very hard for free access as there are a great many people who can not afford to install expensive IT equipment in their homes and these people should not be disadvantaged by being locked out of the new information age.

"Council should be about offering services to ratepayers and it is a pleasure to see that this new service is so well used and so popular.

"At the moment Umina Library has two PCs and Woy Woy has one.

"Because of high demand, access is restricted to 30 minutes at a time but councillors are committed to increasing the number of PCs publicly available as quickly as possible.

"The new Woy Woy library extension, which has just been approved by Council, will have an increased number of PCs and other information technology available for use by the general public.

"The older libraries, like Umina, will need to be progressively rewired so they can offer the latest IT services to the public.

"The service is accessed by seniors, students and other young people, and overseas and other visitors keeping in touch with home by email.

"The good thing is that the libraries are open on Saturdays and Sundays so are accessible seven days a week so residents can get information from all around the world at the touch of a button at no cost.

"I urge all residents to make use of this information technology as often as possible," she said.



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