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Collapse Issue 32 - 09 Oct 2001Issue 32 - 09 Oct 2001
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Medicare office moves for security
Folk musicians to gather at Patonga
Mature trees to stay in West St upgrade
New clubhouse for Rogers Park
Funding for group home
Seawall objection withdrawn
Call to defer restructure
Principal welcomes IT skills centre
Fire station may host recreation
Ideas wanted for older women
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WorkCover savings could pay for police - Gallacher
Upgrade for Ettalong hall
Revised Bensville plans opposed
Library tenders invited
Craig Doyle moves on
Women discuss Australia's defence
Margaret wins $2600
Local bands promoted
Old facade restored at Booker Bay
Country Club introduces competitive tendering
Free bus tours
Housing trend discussed
Fashion for aged
Bridge club donates
Jason is chosen
Heidi is show winner
Road widening
Plan for Everglades lagoons
Christmas at Pretty Beach
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TAFE facilities overdue
Progress on the Peninsula
Gutters cause pollution
Police action expected
Lights on for peace
ALP would keep ABC board appointments
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College working groups announced
Non-attendance attended to
Awards for Pretty Beach students
Students do gym and swimming
Aztec calendars
Jessica takes up scholarship
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Patrick is State BMX champ
Skilled players return to Umina
Scramble held at Everglades
Gosford professional wins Pro-Am
Minor singles winners
Juniors lose to minor premiers
Sub-juniors barred from Saturday golf
Bowling club elections held
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Variety of classes at Ettalong
Duo at folk club
Local jewellers featured
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Federation - 100 years on the Peninsula
History of the heiroglyphics
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Courses held at women's centre
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Medicare office moves for security

The Peninsula's Medicare Office has been relocated from Umina to Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, because of security concerns.

Announcing the move on September 24, Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd said: "Following two armed hold-ups at the Umina Medicare Office, the Health Insurance Commission (HIC) has been forced to maintain an armed security guard to protect staff and customers at the Umina office.

"This situation was unacceptable to the HIC and following investigation I am pleased to announce that a new site in Deepwater Plaza has been secured.

"This location will be more convenient for many Peninsula residents as it is serviced by regular bus and train services and most Peninsula residents do visit Woy Woy on regular basis," Mr Lloyd said.

"It is distressing that law and order has deteriorated to such an extent on the Peninsula that Medicare has been forced to take this action for the safety of their staff and customers.

"Despite the mounting evidence, the State Member for Peats still refuses to acknowledge that there is a need for increased police protection on the Peninsula," Mr Lloyd claimed.



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