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Vintage steam train runs over King's Birthday weekend
Patonga left without mobile phone service for two weeks
CWA branch hears about local native birds
Shopping trolleys removed by divers
Session about safety around dogs*
Umina CWA to hold fashion parade
Palm Beach ferry service to Ettalong resumes
Men's Shed considers new activities
Fire truck visits Booker Bay preschool
CWA members win tea cosy prizes
Speed camera opinions sought
Five residents honoured in King's Birthday list
Louise and Peter Lambeth awarded OAMs
Prof Dalton recognised for service to social advocacy
Service to medicine and fertility is honoured
Recognised for service to community history
Patonga brigade farewells long-time member
Mary Mac's thanks its volunteers*
Celebrating a century surrounded by loved ones
Toastmasters seeks new members
Foreshore gardens upgraded at Pearl Beach
Rotary club celebrates 75 years
Driest start to any month this year
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Booker Bay townhouse frontage dominated by garages
Pearl Beach proposal would see 'removal of four trees'
Further amendments proposed for 306 Ocean View Rd
No detail for comment
Physiotherapy business seeks 'change of use'*
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Aged care building works 'progressing well'
Mary Mac's Place winter appeal has started
Baby basket gifts presented to Gosford Hospital
Mary Mac's Place to benefit from 'Tuesday baking crew'*
Aged care staff do push-ups for mental health
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Opera in the Arboretum artistic director moves on
Art society moves second exhibition to Ettalong
Bays community group holds art show
Film and concert at Troubadour folk club
Writers' festival attracts record numbers
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Information session about Umina public pre-school
Toilet upgrades taking place at Ettalong school
Melbourne Ave footpath work to start soon - Tesch
Students take bushwalk from Patonga to Umina campus*
Year 6 students join in Catholic Schools leadership day
Cheer team is State champion
Convincing win in inter-school netball*
Cooper plays in schools rugby league State final
Esteban wins regional VET student of the year award
School to celebrate St John the Baptist Feast Day
Volunteers wanted for Glow Disco
Mariners' ambassador visits 'talented athletes'*
Oztag teams just miss out on State selection*
College Variety Night to be held on June 25
Parents to meet at Woy Woy South*
Soccer teams win their round*
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Men's netball team is first-time runner-up in State titles
Southern's 7-1 win adds comfort to table lead
Prostate cancer charity day raises $5000
Bridge club raises $1400 in charity week
Umina players selected for North v South clash*
Ettalong women hold annual classic triples tournament
Ladies Consistency final played at Everglades
Umina United holds under-10s gala day*
Rain closes bowling club*
Umina women play men for Halcyon Cup
Kerrie wins Minor Singles finals
Kings Birthday mixed triples*
Pickleball receives funds to reduce costs *
Placings at pool rescue championships*
Rugby club gets funding to 'improve players' experience'*
Terrigal defeats the Lionesses*
Surf Life Saving awards made to local club members*
Umina surf club holds annual awards night*
Umina United women defeat The Entrance*
Soccer club to hold under-8s gala day

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Patonga left without mobile phone service for two weeks

Patonga has been without mobile phone services for the past two weeks.

The service was restored at 7pm on Friday, June 13.

Telstra regional general manager Mr Michael Marom said: "A hardware issue is affecting our 4G small cell at Patonga.

"New equipment is on the way and we hope to have everything back online soon.

"We know it's been a rough couple of weeks and we thank everyone for their patience."

Mr Marom said that landline, NBN and other broadband services were not affected.

"Residents can improve their mobile coverage by using their NBN or other broadband connection to access wifi calling.

"This works even during a mobile network outage and is a free setting on most popular mobile phones which allows your mobile to use a wifi network to make and receive mobile calls.

"We also encourage business owners to talk to their bank about connecting their EFTPOS terminals to their NBN or wifi connection to prevent delays in processing transactions."

Telecommunication Industry Ombudsman Ms Cynthia Gebert said a number of Patonga residents had contacted her office: "We've heard it is stopping people from working, and some residents are concerned that vulnerable people won't be able to call for help or support if they need it.

"Patonga residents have told us that this is the second outage they've experienced in a month, which just adds to the frustration people are feeling."

The Telstra website records outages reported on May 8 and on May 31.

Ms Gebert said: "People living in smaller, more isolated parts of Australia face different challenges to those of us based in cities.

"When your phone doesn't work, you could be hours away from whoever you need to call, stuck with no way to get everyday essentials and support.

"For those that also don't have access to reliable internet, there may be no workarounds at all to get back on track.

"You're entitled to understand what is happening when an outage stops your phone working, and it's important you contact your provider to let them know.

"You can do this through their website, email or social media.

"If you can't get answers that way, you can reach out to my office. We're here to help."





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