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Collapse Issue 478 - 16 Sep 2019Issue 478 - 16 Sep 2019
Collapse  NEWS NEWS
Clydesdale horses visit aged care facility
Urban spatial plan goes on public exhibition
Testing 'stopped' of water blamed for pelican deaths
Only six Peninsula bike paths in list of 142
Peter Bagnall steps down as surf club president
Bushwalking family rescued after night outdoors
Electorate's community projects are on the Peninsula
Cafe owner asks for removal of conditions
Call for disability facilities in playground upgrades
Drifting yacht recoverd by RMS
Proposal for two-storey gym at Club Umina
Councillors differ on local planning panels
Umina skate park design report released
Three two-storey townhouse development replicated
Applications to demolish homes and erect townhouses
Short-term accommodation approved
Two homes to be replaced by double-storey building
Manufactured home approved under delegation
Council to set sports fields charges
Water restrictions being considered
Mayor and deputy mayor to face election
Program of events for 90th anniversary
Celebratory event has boutique wine and gourmet food
Girl Guides to celebrate 70 years
Ethan is organiser of school strike
Matthew Calbert is named Young Volunteer of the Year
CWA branch receives recognition statement
New Rotary club receives its charter
Men's Shed holds its Spring garage sale
Dog event raises $5000 for Guide Dogs
Nine trees planted in Springwood St
CWA branch has morning tea with youth service
Church holds service of appreciation
Rotary to use grant for aged care equipment
Rotary club hears about PCYC
Sites sign up for garage sale trail
Collapse  FORUM FORUM
Tree removal threatens local beauty
Thanks for rescuing me
The Great Uneducated?
Alleviation works fail to address flooding problem
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Brenda receives her OAM for stroke awareness
Finalist in business awards
Hospital staff take colourful approach to Stroke Week
Surf club takes on RUOK Day message
Scuba diving offered as physical therapy
Surgeon accredited to use laser for haemorrhoids
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Bouddi arts trail over long weekend
Jazz, roots and blues singers at folk club
New musical is 'proof of concept'
Exhibition to launch Coastal Twist Festival
MP supports Rainbow Windows competition
Artisan market at Woy Woy
Umina resident helps organise women's jazz festival
Collapse  EDUCATION EDUCATION
Students use 3D printer
College welcomes new Umina principal
First excursion for kindergarten students
Keearn makes national Oztag team
Goalball teams play in State championships
Logs have 'mysteriously disappeared'
Annabelle's success continues
Teacher honoured with Education Week award
Pretty Beach staff members honoured
Students raise $1000 in backpack challenge
Superheroes in parade
Students take part in Cultural Continuum excursion
Working bee results in new look garden beds
College students and staff visit Empire Bay
Students raise funds for Legacy
Students show off cooking skills
Students paint with light
Brainstorming ways to make learning more innovative
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Jemma takes gold in canoe world championships
Umina crown NSW Surf Life Saving Club of the Year
Southern and Ettalong United defeated by Gosford City
Bailey makes finals of Ironman trials
Three boxers succeed at Queensland Golden Gloves
Asha to compete in dirt track titles
Women's Seven team hang up their boots
Roosters under-10 team undefeated in five years
Club offers free training in return for work
Rugby Union presentations

Sites sign up for garage sale trail

Five sites on the Peninsula have signed up so far for the garage sale trail on the weekend of October 19 to 20.

One, in Killcare Heights, is offering professional musician's treasure trove of equipment, while another one in Blackwall has antiques and collectables from a deceased estate.

Central Coast Council is encouraging more households to register.

Council manager Mr Andrew Pearce said the community really embraced the trail last year with more than 10,000 locals participating.

"Recycling practices and our commitment to reuse meant that each sale last year had an average of 516kg of items change hands rather than going straight to landfill," Mr Pearce said.

"This had an incredibly positive impact on our environment and helped further educate residents on their roles to help reduce the waste we all create.

"Last year we had more than 300 registered sales and stalls across the region placing us in the top 10 of participating councils and it would be fantastic if we could improve on this success.

"Remember, your trash could be someone else's treasure, so if you have something in good condition that you are thinking of throwing out which could be sold instead, make sure you join this incredible community movement."

More than $88,000 changed hands on the Central Coast in 2018, with over $10,000 raised for charities and community groups across the region and the average household pocketing just shy of $300.

Mayor Cr Jane Smith said whilst decluttering and raising money, the Garage Sale Trail also provides a way to meet neighbours and create community connections.

"This multi award-winning community event presents a fun and social way to encourage reuse and helps residents understand the value and importance of buying second-hand," Cr Smith said.

"At the end of the day we need to take responsibility for the waste we create and find new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.

"We're really pleased to be involved in this national event as reducing waste and building community capacity are key priorities for Council."

Garage Sale Trail Co-Founder Andrew Valder said event organisers predict more than two million items will be listed for sale and reuse across the country.

Register online at garagesaletrail.com.au/centralcoast.





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