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Collapse Issue 473 - 08 Jul 2019Issue 473 - 08 Jul 2019
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Council to consider urban shade and green space
Unemployment is worse on the Peninsula, says Tesch
Upgrade for Patonga boat ramp carpark
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Bulk-billing medical practice opens in Umina
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Community group tackles abandoned boats
Real estate employee mauled by dogs during inspection
Film about Mingaletta Aunties premieres this week
Tourism group welcomes Council plan
Comments sought on Bouddi park management plan
Mountain bike trails proposed for national park
Draft park plan includes climate change responses
Mains cleaning at Umina Heights and Pearl Beach
Quarterly bills introduced with lower water rates
Permission sought for underground tanks
Council approves five applications
New house subject to council approval
Emily to use fun run to raise money for Clown Doctors
Helen Ferguson succumbs to injuries
Unaware he had won
Community grants
Changeover at Woy Woy Rotary
High tea raises $950
Rotary club farewells exchange student
Ettalong garden beds to get a makeover
New president outlines his goals
Branch president named Woman of the Year
Beds 'important' for sporting and ageing populations
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Medium density plan will change local character forever
Need to remove dead tree
Full recovery expected after surfing accident
Climate change policy is a winner
What priority is given to species protection?
Developers have won hands down
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Umina resident shaves her head
Defibrillators installed in supermarkets
Staff celebrate anniversaries
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Free family-friendly jazz festival for Ettalong
Weaving workshop
Blues Across the Bay plans progress well
Three artists announced for art show
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Former student designs indigenous rugby jersey
Crossing supervisor leaves after 18 years
Farm welcomes twin lambs
Kindergarten students shown college farm
Knocked out of knockout competition
Comedy club to perform at eisteddfod
Peninsula students attend dance festival
Jesse takes part in vocal program
New campus principal appointed
Picnic in schoolgrounds over the holidays?
Recycled materials used to make sailboats
University students observe kitchen garden program
Learning woodworking at the Men's Shed
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Women's soccer clubs both win
Women's bowling club unfurls flags
Tom Payne takes out longboard title
Sherriff takes out third singles title
Qualified for world boxing championships
Raising money for amenities block
Umina boxer to make television debut
Elected to regional cricket board
Major Pairs champions
Woy Woy was beaten by Avoca Beach

Real estate employee mauled by dogs during inspection

A real estate employee has been seriously mauled by two dogs while undertaking a property inspection in Umina.

Ms Joanne Hayes, a 49-year-old property manager at Wiseberry Peninsula in Umina, was attending a pre-booked inspection of a home on Australia Ave, at around 10am on June 20, when she was set upon by two bull mastiffs at the premises.

It is understood that the tenant was not present for the inspection.

Ms Hayes suffered injuries to both her legs and arms, before neighbours came to her aid after hearing her cries for help.

She was flown to Royal North Shore Hospital by CareFlight helicopter after initial treatment from NSW Ambulance paramedics.

Wiseberry Peninsula director Mr Troy Howe said Ms Hayes was recovering well in hospital.

"Jo has undergone several operations and is in good spirits," he said.

"We were deeply shocked when we learned what happened and we thank the community for their ongoing support.

"Jo in particular has been heartened to learn how many members of the community, some with no links to the business, have dropped into the real estate to ask after her recovery," Mr Howe said.

Wiseberry Peninsula has been operating for seven years without incident.

Mr Howe said safety was at the forefront of the agency's ethos and a full review of procedures had occurred since Ms Hayes was attacked.

The two dogs were euthanised after being surrendered to Central Coast Council rangers.





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