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ommencing in 2015, Ducks Crossing Publications has separated its newspaper business from its other publishing and sales activities.

It will continue to trade as Ducks Crossing Publications, while the newspaper side of the organisation will trade under a new business name,

Central Coast Newspapers. The name Ducks Crossing Publications came about because the office was located at Tascott near an official ducks crossing

point on Glenrock Parade with an official council road sign warning drivers of ducks crossing the road, often with a number of ducklings in tow.

At that stage, the business only had the one newspaper, so the business name could cover many other publishing and related activities. However, on moving to Gosford and commencing publication of newspapers covering the entire Central

Coast, it now seems far more appropriate to have a business name which reflects that, and which represents the core business of the organisation. The address, telephone numbers, bank details and email addresses remain unchanged.

However, new ones have also been created to suit the new name, but they are all redirected to the same areas within the organisation. 1 Jan 2015 Cec Bucello, Publisher

Two environmental grants announced nvironment Minister and Minister for the Central Coast Rob Stokes and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein have announced two environmental grants totalling $36,000 to fund new environmental projects in Gosford.

Mr Stokes said almost $34,000 would be spent to improve local wildlife corridors, while Woy Woy South Public School would receive $2,500 for a project to teach students the benefits of recycling and using energy and water sustainably. “This grant will help build upon the Gosford Coastal Open Space System, which is a network of bushland reserves created 30 years ago to protect the

landscape and habitat,” Mr Stokes said. “This funding will be used to improve existing wildlife corridors to improve the environmental protection this reserve system offers. “Protecting and enhancing the environment of NSW is our shared responsibility and these funding programs support the community to care for their own environments.” Mr Holstein said: “This funding will help improve

green spaces in our community and empower future generations to value and protect our environment,” Mr Holstein said. “I am very pleased the NSW Government has provided this funding for both of these projects.” Media release, 18 Dec 2014 Andrew Priestley, Office of Rob Stokes MP

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna

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‘Biggest crowd’ at Oyster Festival Almost 30,000 people packed the Ettalong Beach Foreshore on Sunday, November 9, for the 14th annual Brisbane Water Oyster Festival. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said: “This year was by far the biggest crowd we have experienced and clearly shows that locals and visitors love to come to Ettalong Beach and enjoy our oysters, seafood, wine and entertainment. “The weather was fantastic and the crowds responded accordingly,” said Mr Wales. “Stall holders and local businesses did a roaring trade with the Ettalong Beach Diggers packed with visitors. “The Festival was boosted by the recent completion of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore upgrade which added a new dimension to the event allowing families to picnic as well as attend the Oyster Festival. “And no Oyster Festival would be complete without the traditional How Many Oysters You Can Eat in 30 Seconds.” Media release, 10 Nov 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Ten people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a house ﬁre at a unit complex in Woy Woy on Sunday, November 9. Emergency services responded to reports of a house fire on Park Road, Woy Woy, at around 3pm. The fire, which was believed to have started in a garage, spread to a unit and was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW. Of the 10 people treated for smoke inhalation, nine were conveyed to Gosford Hospital.

No-one was reported to be suffering from life threatening injuries. The fire is not being treated as suspicious at this stage, but police are investigating the cause. Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com. au/. Media release, 9 Nov 2014 NSW Police Media

Support grant for community facilities

The program aims to provide financial assistance to management committees of community buildings for maintenance and upgrade works that ensure the long-term continued and increased usage of community facilities. The Peninsula Community Centre has been awarded $3664 to replace the louvre style windows in the dance studio room with glass and gyprock panelling to improve the sound and heating and cooling conditions in line with other rooms

An event being held in the Umina Country Women’s Association Hall

within the centre. The Umina Country Women’s Association has been granted $3000 to paint the interior of the hall. This is stage one of an update plan by the association branch which is currently being prepared

by its committee in conjunction with members of the Umina Men’s Shed who have agreed to assist the association with its plan and implementation. Gosford Council agenda GRO.29, 11 Nov 2014

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Wallarah 2 coal mine near Wyong,” said Ms Coleman. “Much of the Mountains District and drinking water catchment for the Central Coast is overlaid by a coal seam gas exploration license. “It’s time the community’s concerns were heard and their drinking water and livelihoods were protected. “Many people would be shocked to know there is a coal seam gas exploration license over the Central Coast’s water catchment. “The forum was an important milestone for our community which is now armed with the reality of the community impacts of coal and coal seam gas. “The response was

o celebrate the completion of renovations to its outside area, Toukley Library held an opening on Tuesday, December 2.

Community members showing their support in protecting the Central Coast from CSG

incredible. “Every hand was in the air when we asked who wanted to protect our Central Coast water and environment from

coal and coal seam gas. “The current system is clearly broken if it can’t protect the essentials of life, like clean water.

“The Central Coast has been let-down by our political leaders and it’s time for the community to ﬁnd out the truth and demand

our Central Coast remain coal and gas free,” said Ms Coleman. Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Amy Gordon, Essential Media Communications

There are no CSG approvals on the Central Coast – Holstein

ember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has conﬁrmed that there is no approval for any company to produce coal seam gas (CSG) anywhere on the Central Coast.

“We have been actively listening to the community and their concerns and as a result, the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government has implemented the most comprehensive regulatory framework around CSG in the entire country, through the NSW Gas Plan,” he said. Mr Holstein said we are now in a different era from the

one prior to 2011, when the former Labor Government handed out petroleum exploration licences with no consideration for our water, agricultural land, the environment or communities. Any applications for a license renewal will now be subject to the stringent NSW Government minimum standards.

“The NSW Government makes no apologies for this and will continue to apply the letter of the law to each application on an individual basis,” Mr Holstein said. “This government has already introduced 30 regulatory controls for CSG and we’ve added 30 more as part of our Gas Plan, making it the most comprehensive in

Australia to protect our vital land and water resources,” said Mr Holstein. The Gas Plan outlines the government’s new Strategic Release Framework that will ensure new exploration licenses are only issued after an assessment of economic, environmental and social factors. Community consultation is a key element of the approvals process and will be conducted up-front. If a proposed area doesn’t

meet the criteria it won’t be released. Mr Holstein said the new NSW Gas Plan adopts all of the recommendations of the Chief Scientist and Engineer, Professor Mary O’Kane in her Final Report of the Independent Review of Coal Seam Gas Activities in NSW. “The Gas Plan is the line in the sand for the CSG industry and it will only be companies that have the industry expertise and sufﬁcient resources that

will even be considered as candidates for a license,” Mr Holstein said. “There are no CSG approvals on the Central Coast and I will continue to advocate for the Gas Plan and its regulatory frameworks that will apply to any prospective operators in the region and NSW.” Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

The day included preschool story time, free face painting, a free barbeque lunch provided by the Gorokan – Kanwal Lions Club, singing from the Toukley Public School Choir and a sale of ex library stock items. The communityfriendly outdoor space connects Toukley Library, Toukley Community Hall and Merry Makers Central Coast providing residents and community groups with a valuable new recreational resource. Wyong Council’s section manager Library Services Ms Andrea Edwards said she was thrilled with the creatively designed decking that improves access for the disabled and transforms the area into a dynamic community precinct. “Staff and members love the changes, it has lifted the entire area and made Toukley Library lighter, brighter and more user-friendly, and it’s now much easier to get around with a stroller or wheelchair,” Ms Edwards said.

Wyong Council contributes 90% of library funding and invested $165,000 in this project. Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton, who was at the event, said: “Christmas has come a few weeks early for Toukley with the newly rebuilt Canton Beach to open shortly, the Norah Head Boat Ramp nearing completion and the cinema complex at Lake Haven opening on 11 December along with this dynamic new community precinct.” “Council’s investment in this project reﬂects our commitment to building a vibrant and connected Shire, and to building community capacity to engage in social and economic growth opportunities. “Libraries are important community resources, they encourage lifelong learning and connect residents to a wealth of knowledge and technology. “It is essential that we secure adequate state funding to ensure libraries can meet the needs of modern users as active public spaces that foster social interaction as much as they do “This space takes the canopy inviting residents events. can sit and read outdoors education and learning.” library into the open air, to sit and read or chat, “We can now open or connect to our free Wiwith convenient inbuilt and it is also an ideal our north facing library Fi using their devices or Media release, 26 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media seating under a gum tree space for community doors so that members ours,” said Ms Edwards.

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Aboriginal woman’s remains repatriated The remains of an aboriginal woman which date before European settlement have been repatriated to Bouddi National Park. The remains were found at Pretty Beach around 50 years ago. They have been brought back to the Central Coast, together with the remains of an aboriginal man found at Shelly Beach, from the Sydney University’s Shellshear Museum as part of a Darkinjung Land Council repatriation program. The remains were laid to rest with traditional cultural practices. The repatriation is a result of Office of Environment and Heritage, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and Guringai Tribal Link working together to identify appropriate sites. The repatriation included undertaking a number of traditions so that the process was carried out in a respectful and culturally meaningful way. Land Council representative Ms Sharon Hodgetts said the ceremonies were conducted with an initiated elder and were an opportunity to afford these ancestors recognition and dignity. “The repatriation includes bringing remains back to their country and undertaking appropriate cultural practices

One of the secret repatriation ceremonies

such as a smoking ceremony,” said Ms Hodgetts. Aboriginal and non-aboriginal staff of Office of Environment and Heritage and National Parks

Call it Correa Bay Rd, say residents Ninety-ﬁve residents of Woy Woy Rd, between Rawson Rd, the proposed new bridge and the intersection at Woy Woy Creek in Woy Woy, have asked that their section of road be renamed Correa Bay Rd. As signatures to a petition, they said they believed the name change would avoid the present confusion with Woy Woy Rd, Kariong, and would better reflect the nature of the road which runs

along the shoreline of Correa Bay. They said it would be more appropriate for a road which will no longer be a major road to Woy Woy and would be clearer for emergency responses and other public services, including for mail delivery. It would create a greater sense of community; and comply with the general principles of the Geographical Names Board NSW. Gosford Council has noted the petition. Gosford Council agenda P.38, 25 Nov 2014

and Wildlife Service worked with Darkinjung to prepare the sites. The remains were found at two different locations on the Central Coast with one set, male, found in

1958 on dunes at Shelly Beach. The remains of a female were found at Pretty Beach, date unknown. The remains were handed to

police and when it was found they were not the result of foul play they were given to the Shellshear Museum at Sydney University. Investigation indicated the Aboriginal remains dated back prior to European contact. Office of Environment and Heritage cultural heritage officer Mr Brad Welsh said it was an ongoing process to work closely with indigenous communities to return remains and artefacts to their ancestral custodians. “The Office is proud to provide support to communities and facilitate the repatriation of ancestral remains and artefacts,” he said. The remains have been laid to rest in their country in Bouddi National Park and Tuggerah Nature Reserve at special, secret places. Up until the late 1940s, aboriginal remains were removed from graves and burial sites, as well as hospitals and prisons. Thousands of remains were sent to museums and scientific institutions throughout Europe and elsewhere. They also formed part of the collections of Australia’s major natural Office of Environment and Heritage history museums established in the mid-19th Century. Media release, 18 Nov 2014 Susan Davis, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Local districts top renovations list Local districts of Box HeadMacMasters Beach and Umina-Booker Bay-Patonga have been named as two of the top 10 NSW regional areas for renovations in the past year. The Renovation Report issued by the Westpac bank listed the areas as sixth and ninth in the 12 months to August. The areas recorded a total

spend of $6 million and $8 million respectively. “Favourable market conditions across Australia means that many home owners have seen the value of their properties rise,” said Westpac general manager of retail banking Ms Gai McGrath. “As a result, one quarter of Australians have been able to borrow more to extend or improve their home and stay in their preferred location rather than

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our hundred Central Coast residents packed out the Central Coast Grammar School hall on Thursday, November 27, to discuss the risks posed by coal seam gas and coal mining to drinking water, local industries, nature and human health.

The crowd watching the ‘How Many Oysters You Can Eat in 30 Seconds’ competition at the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival

Council has allocated more than $7500 to help improve the Peninsula Community Centre and the Umina Country Women’s Association Hall, as part of the latest round of its Community Facility Support Program.

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The forum was organised by Our Central Coast, the Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Community Environment Network and the Our Land, Our Water, Our Future alliance. Australian actor Michael Caton, Father Rod Bower and local mum Alexia Martinez were among the speakers. Danielle Coleman from Our Central Coast, a non-partisan alliance of individuals and community groups, said the Central Coast was at the frontline of coal seam gas (CSG) and coal mining issues. “The Coalition Government has broken its election commitment to rule out the controversial

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moving elsewhere. “While the majority (64 per cent) of renovators still finance their home improvements through savings, more than one in four (26 per cent of those aged 1854) are choosing to finance their renovations by increasing or topping up their home loan,” said Ms McGrath. Media release, 24 Nov 2014 Patrice Calopedos, Map and Page

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Contentious Avoca Beach Theatre application deferred again ollowing over 1,500 public objections and around 800 supporting submissions, Gosford Council has deferred its decision on a contentious application to redevelop the Avoca Beach Theatre.

The proposal is seeking to add four cinemas to the site as well as a cafe and gallery, five residential units and basement car parking. Gosford City’s mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the council was still very keen to try and make the redevelopment workable. “Council staff did recommend that this development application should be refused for a number of reasons,” mayor Cr McKinna said. “But, we strongly believe there is still an opportunity for council staff and the developer to try and see whether the redevelopment of this important, iconic community facility could be delivered in a more suitable and acceptable way. “At this stage, there are still concerns about the proposal’s excessive size and height, as well as whether it is in the community’s best interests.

Community members concerned about the future of the Avoca Beach Theatre

“Although we received well over 1,500 individual letters and signatures objecting to this proposal, it’s important to acknowledge that we also received around 800 individual letters and signatures supporting it as part of the application’s public exhibition.

“Councillors have also been advised by council staff that the site’s flooding risks are too significant to ignore, especially for this proposal. “With the site located in an existing floodway, the proposed vehicle access and basement car parking for the redevelopment

pose serious public safety risks if the site floods. “However, council has now deferred its decision on this proposal and asked the CEO to meet with the applicant and gauge their preparedness to amend the current design to address these concerns and others.

“We’ve also asked for a further report to be provided to the council at its next available meeting after March next year.” The decision was a source of contention at council’s final meeting of the year with the gallery full to the brim and overflowing into the foyer.

Councillors did not unanimously decide on the deferral with Greens Cr Hillary Morris saying she didn’t see what a further three months was going to achieve. “There has been plenty of time to reach an agreement,” said Cr Morris. “The theatre is a wonderful community asset, there is no doubt about that, and I certainly hope we don’t lose it.” Cr Gabby Bowles said the application was “an emotional one” for her as it was one of the first emails she received when she was elected as a councillor. “There’s a lot of different opinions about whether the owners have a sound and reasonable reason to expand, but I don’t believe that’s council’s decision to decide. “None of us want to see this theatre close… but the report as it stands now is not something I can support,” said Cr Bowles. Mayor Cr McKinna said: “I would like to sincerely thank every resident for their comments and feedback on this proposal, and patience while we continue to assess the application.” Media release, 10 Dec 2014 Gosford Council Media Kaitlin Watts, 18 Dec 2014

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20 storey development Australia China Theme at The Entrance under Park proposal received consideration yong Council has received a proposal from the Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd to rezone land at Sparks Rd, Warnervale, to allow for the development of a $500 million cultural theme park – Chappypie China Time.

Council will now forward the planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) seeking permission through a gateway determination to proceed in the preparation of a planning proposal to amend the Wyong LEP to facilitate the Theme Park. The land is currently zoned industrial which allows a theme park but the height is currently very restrictive. The theme park, set

on 15.7 hectares of land, would create jobs in the construction phase and an additional 1,000 ongoing jobs once completed. The rezoning will be subject to community and agency consultation with the results to be reported back to council. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “I am personally excited that this proposal has got to this stage.” “This is a development, along with a regional airport, that can completely transform

our Shire and turn us into a key tourist destination. “We desperately need more local jobs, particularly for our young people, and thousands of local jobs will be created during construction alone, which is great news. “The spin offs in terms of tourism jobs and dollars ﬂowing in our Shire are huge and it will really put Wyong Shire on the map.” Media statement, 10 Dec 2014 Wyong Council media

Artist impression of the building from the corner of Marine Pde and The Entrance Road (left) and the loading area from Ocean Pde (right)

development application for a $40 million development of 126 apartments, shops and a restaurant with parking and public domain works at 14 The Entrance Rd and 2 Ocean Pde, The Entrance, has been submitted to Wyong Council.

The development would consist of the construction of a podium and tower style building totalling 20 storeys which would include shops and restaurants and 126 apartments, 35 of which would be one-bedroom, 57 two-bedroom and 34 three-bedroom. The development would also cater for 209 parking spaces, communal open space and facilities such as a pool and barbecues.

Council made a submission to the Joint Regional Planning Panel in support of the application which was considered by the Hunter Central Coast JRPP on December 18, however, at the time Wyong Regional chronicle went to press the outcome was not available. Deputy Mayor Cr Lynne Webster said: “This is the development everyone has been waiting for.”

“This will mean better housing options for our residents, and better accommodation, retail and dining options for the many tourists who come here. “This represents a $40 million investment in the local economy and the community will beneﬁt from the job creation and tourism opportunities that will follow.” Media statement, 10 Dec 2014 Wyong Council media

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The demolition of the Woy Woy Oval grandstand began on Friday, November 28, following the approval of $3.5 million in funding to Gosford Council for the oval redevelopment. The funding approval was announced by Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. “This project will involve the construction of a new grandstand building, clubhouse, change rooms, forecourt and field relocation at Woy Woy Oval,” said Ms Wicks. “It will be a great boost to Woy Woy as this facility will improve the region’s ability to meet the demands of future population growth and the need for more recreational facilities. “The project will create approximately 186 jobs during construction,” she said. The development was also approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel on Thursday, December 4, a decision which was backed by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. “This is a great result for the Woy Woy town centre,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “The design and orientation of the new grandstand and forecourt areas will create an exciting opportunity to re-activate this section of the old Woy Woy town centre whilst providing new sporting facilities for the area. “From the outset, the Chamber was of the view that the redevelopment of the Woy Woy Oval needed to provide both improved sporting facilities and more usable public space.

ommencing in 2015, Ducks Crossing Publications has separated its newspaper business from its other publishing and sales activities.

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The demolition of Woy Woy Oval grandstand

“This design pushes the oval and grandstand further to the east creating a large area of public space along the street front which will include passive recreation areas and a new cafe. “There initially will be a loss of 48 timed car parking spaces within the existing short term car park. “However, this will be offset by 62

new short term spaces within the car park immediately to the north of the new development. “While parking is a major issue for retailers in the Woy Woy town centre, this design reaches a good compromise between the needs of the sporting community, the desire to activate the street front and the necessity to provide parking and

retail outcomes for the town centre. “The Chamber understands that the redevelopment should be completed in September 2015 which means the new facility and forecourt area will be open for business leading into the busy summer period next year. “The outcome is a great example of community engagement and co-

operation.” Media release, 8 Dec 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Media release, 28 Nov 2014 Tim Sowden, ofﬁce of Lucy Wicks MP Photo: Craig Bucello

Groynes abandoned as upgrade proceeds Gosford Council will upgrade Lance Webb Reserve on the Ettalong foreshore, but will abandon plans to construct groynes on the beach. Council will construct the reserve’s $1.4 million rock revetment, spend $200,000 in landscaping and conduct a feasibility study for a counciloperated dredge to renourish Ettalong Beach. Plans to construct groynes near the reserve have been dropped,

Central Coast Newspapers. The name Ducks Crossing Publications came about because the office was located at Tascott near an official ducks crossing

point on Glenrock Parade with an official council road sign warning drivers of ducks crossing the road, often with a number of ducklings in tow.

However, new ones have also been created to suit the new name, but they are all redirected to the same areas within the organisation. 1 Jan 2015 Cec Bucello, Publisher

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and the remaining funding will be reallocated to other projects. The change of scope is expected to deliver a number of benefits to the community and council, according to Council’s community growth director Ms Judy Jaeger. These include better protection of heritage items, local properties and infrastructure, as well as maintaining amenity and beach access, and extending a similar seawall from Ettalong Foreshore Reserve to Lance Webb Reserve.

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said he was pleased that Gosford Council has agreed to continue with the revetment wall upgrade works on the Ettalong foreshore in Lance Webb Reserve. “Council’s decision to change the scope of upgrade works in and around Ettalong Foreshore’s Lance Webb Reserve is welcome news,” said Mr Wales. “The dredge option is a position that the Chamber has advocated for many years.

“We see this as being essential in ensuring that the renourishment of Ettalong Beach is sustainable, similar to the way that the beach in Noosa Queensland is maintained. “We also support the shelving of the previous plans to construct groynes in the reserve’s vicinity with those funds reallocated to other projects. “The construction of groynes has had mixed success in the past and it is our view that regular sand renourishment is more effective. “This decision clearly

nvironment Minister and Minister for the Central Coast Rob Stokes and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein have announced two environmental grants totalling $36,000 to fund new environmental projects in Gosford. Mr Stokes said almost $34,000 would be spent to improve local wildlife corridors, while Woy Woy South Public School would receive $2,500 for a project to teach students the benefits of recycling and using energy and water sustainably. “This grant will help build upon the Gosford Coastal Open Space System, which is a network of bushland reserves created 30 years ago to protect the

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna

demonstrates council’s ongoing commitment to the upgrading of the Ettalong Beach foreshore. “The funding of the works will ensure better protection of local properties and public infrastructure and link in with the recently completed foreshore works,” said Mr Wales. Gosford Council agenda GRO.32, 9 Dec 2014 Media release, 10 Dec 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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wo rescue boats and their volunteer crews from Marine Rescue Central Coast were kept busy all day on Saturday, January 3.

The radio operator at the Point Clare base received the first call for help around 9:20am from a five metre runabout in Hardys Bay. The three men on board reported mechanical problems. Skipper Norm Smith, aboard Central Coast 21, was tasked to assist and the vessel was towed to the Lintern St Ramp. While this incident was still underway, just after 9:30am, Skipper Ken Sharp on patrol aboard Central Coast 22 was flagged down on The Broadwater by a five metre runabout. The two people on-board said their boat’s engine had failed and asked for a tow to Gosford Boat Ramp. Around 1pm, the radio room received another call for help from a Sea Doo PWC at Lobster Beach. The owner reported that

the engine would not start and the two people onboard needed help to get back to Lions Park at Woy Woy. Central Coast 22 was sent to assist. At 1:30pm Skipper Peter Ashworth and his crew on Central Coast 21 were sent out to search for a green hulled vessel reported to have a mechanical failure. The owner thought he was near Blackwall Channel. As Central Coast 21 traversed Paddys Channel its crew was flagged down by a 5.5 metre Caribbean runabout. The boat’s owner reported engine failure and asked for a tow to the Blackwall Ramp. The request was OK’d by the watch officer, Robert Smith, and the search task for a green hulled vessel was transferred to Central

Coast 22. The green vessel was found to be a six metre Haines Hunter with two people on-board. It was located at 2:20pm off Pelican Island and was towed to Gosford Ramp. Meanwhile, at 2:15pm, Central Coast 21 was assigned to assist a 4.5 metre runabout with two people on board, stranded on a sand bar near Pretty Beach. Skipper Peter Ashworth manoeuvred the rescue boat as close as possible in the tricky conditions and skill throwing a heaving line enabled a tow-rope to be passed. The runabout was then dragged to deeper water and jump-started. It was escorted back to the Koolewong Ramp. All those assisted thanked the Marine Rescue

Central Coast 22 on patrol on Brisbane Water

volunteer boat crews and radio room operators for giving up their time to provide the help needed on

the water especially during this time of year.

Media release, 4 Jan 2015 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

$1 million first division prize ticket sold at Erina Lotto player is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning NSW Lotteries ticket from an Erina newsagency in the December 22 Monday Lotto Draw.

The winner, who wishes to remain completely anonymous, has come forward to NSW Lotteries and claimed their $1 million

first division prize. The winning entry was purchased from Supanews Erina Market in Erina Fair. Supanews Erina Market

owner Mr Brian Reilly said he was excited to discover his outlet had sold a $1 million winning ticket in the Monday Lotto draw.

“What a wonderful Christmas surprise for our customer,” said Mr Reilly. “We are so happy for them and wish them all the best now that they’re a millionaire. “It’s a Christmas treat for us as well, this is the first

time we’ve sold a division one winning entry since we purchased the outlet in July,” he said. There were two entries that won a first division prize in Monday Lotto which offers a guaranteed division one prize of $1 million for

up to four winners in each draw. Media release, 23 Dec 2014 Belinda McDougall, NSW Lotteries

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Changed trafﬁc conditions for West Gosford intersection oads and Maritime Services (RMS) are advising motorists that changed traffic conditions are now in place for continuing night work on the Central Coast Highway intersection upgrade at West Gosford.

Changed traffic conditions, which began on Monday, January 5, will be in place from Sunday to Thursday between 6pm and 6am for four weeks, weather permitting. Road building work will include road surfacing and

line marking on the highway between the Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd intersections, and installing storm water drainage and sewer mains near the West Gosford Shopping Centre. From Sunday, January 11, southbound traffic will

be moved onto Brisbane Water Dr to the newly built section of road to allow the next stage of work to progress on Brisbane Water Dr. Media release, 5 Jan 2015 Roads and Maritime Services

Robertson Community Survey results released Kathy Smith met with former Opposition Leader John Roberston and concerned commuters about cuts to local train services

ocal community and health advocate, Kathy Smith, has been elected as the Labor Party’s candidate for the seat of Gosford at the upcoming state election, due to be held on March 28.

Ms Smith said she was looking forward to the challenge and continuing her work for the community. “We are seeing more and more money going into Western Sydney while we here on the Coast suffer,” she said. “I have fought for many years for better investment and services on the Central Coast, including securing funding for the Central Coast Radiotherapy Clinic at Gosford Hospital so that locals could receive their vital cancer treatment close to home, without having to travel to Sydney or Newcastle to get the care they need,” Ms Smith said. But, she said that fight was harder than it should have been. “The Central Coast was the last major region in NSW

to secure a radiotherapy centre, and it meant that patients would no longer have to travel hours just to get treatment. “It took years of hard work, and both a Labor State Government and a Labor Federal Government, to finally make it happen”, Ms Smith said. With three generations of her family living locally, Ms Smith said she was proud to see her children and grandchildren enjoy our unique lifestyle. “We are so lucky to live on the Coast, but I want it to be a place where my grandchildren can get a great education, as well as a good job locally at the end of it. “I want to be a part of a Labor Government that will reverse the Liberal’s cuts to

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Between 80 and 100 people attended the meeting and agreed through a show of hands about 20 or 30 people to start a campaign to given there was short protect their local park notice about the meeting. “To get almost 100 from development. “Mums and dads people shows the concern voiced concerns as there is for this proposal. “Concerns were raised this park provided an important recreational about the potential loss area for their families,” of parking for sporting events in the area as traffic said Mr Harris. “Both the young and already overflows into surrounding residential the elderly, everyday people from right around streets as well as for the the community, want loss of open space which November 2014 used by local to fight any attempt to is well 7, people. Minister for the Central only Cr Lisa Matthews the proposed amendment rezone Mascord Park. “Residents complained Coast, Rob Stokes, who and Cr Ken Greenwald to the Wyong LEP 2013. “I was very surprised against the Cr Matthews said by the number of people that the area including is also the Minister for voting Mascord Park had been the Environment and proposal, which was mayor Cr Eaton attended who attended. master planned and Assistant Minister for passed seven votes to the meeting to give “We expected only any changes would be Planning, to intervene two. council’s argument for

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the move, but those in attendance made it clear to him that they would not wear such a proposal for very good reasons. “If anything, they were more determined after hearing his defence of the move,” she said. Mr Harris said: “This campaign has just started and locals vowed to set up a Facebook page and to talk to their neighbours to make sure they understood what was at stake if this proposal was allowed to move ahead.” “Let’s make this absolutely clear - this is not a campaign against affordable housing, this is a campaign to protect our valuable passive recreational robbing locals of land and prevent this attack “It was good to see that spaces in communities which was set aside for on this local park from our stance in council was which basically have no not just recreation but happening, was signed by well supported by those backyards and rely on an important wildlife those in attendance. in attendance today,” said parks like Mascord Park for their open space to “A petition is also Cr Greenwald. corridor. “The Labor councillors walk dogs, ride bikes, “People made it clear being circulated in the that they valued the park area and has more than support affordable run, walk and play. “Make no mistake, and did not want any 300 signatures after only housing, but feel that sites housing development one week,” Mr Harris other than our local parks if these ‘trial’ sites are to occur there – in fact said and passive recreational approved, then none of our parks are safe from many people said they The proposal to areas should be used.” Wyong mayor Cr development, this is an had moved to the area amend the Wyong Local because of the park and Environmental Plan 2013 Doug Eaton addressed issue for all communities facilities. passed at the September the meeting to give across Wyong Shire.” Mr Harris7369 said. independent community - Ph:on4325 meeting, with newspaper council’s perspective “A Your letter calling on the 10 council

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will be funded through an insurance claim. “I believe we have found the right company for the job and it is fantastic that they are local,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “The quality of the design will ensure this treasured community

asset’s signiﬁcant cultural heritage can be enjoyed and understood by future generations. “This is a signiﬁcant milestone and truly a great day for everyone who cares about Alison Homestead,” he said. Works are expected to be completed by mid-

year 2015. Alison Homestead is set on two hectares of rural land at 1 Cape Rd, Wyong. This location was the Shire’s ﬁrst land grant given to William Cape in 1825 and purchased by William Alison in 1875. The Homestead is

considered to be of historical signiﬁcance at a regional level, being ing representative of the arrival, locational choice, ice, lifestyle and working life of one of the region’s n’s best-known pioneering ing families. Media release, 5 Nov 2014 014 edia Wyong Council media

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in Wyong, local dance groups always had to travel to places like Newcastle to perform. “Once The Art House is built, they won’t have to. “Local talent will be able to shine right here, at home. “I encourage everyone to get on board – become a friend of The Art House and spread the word about this amazing facility,” said Mr Horner.

y o n g Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton officially turned the first sod on construction of The Art House on Tuesday, November 18, with council officially awarding the tender to an experienced local operator.

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North Construction and Building Pty Ltd were successful in the highly competitive tender process as they were able to significantly reduce costs while maintaining the high An artist’s impression of the inside of The Art House quality requirements construction now Vaughan. but also host touring of the design. Mayor Cr Eaton said shows that otherwise C o u n c i l ’ s underway The Art manager Community House is definitely this was the final step would pass us by,” he construction said. Partnerships and on track to open by before The Art House Planning Ms Julie Christmas next year,” could begin. “I’ve championed Ambassador and Vaughan said they had said Ms Vaughan. “It’s really exciting. this project for 10 international dancing a great track record “We have been years and in less than star and choreographer, in building major projects such as the lobbying, planning and 400 days it will open,” Josh Horner, grew up said mayor Cr Eaton.4325 in 7369 Wyong and said for over 10 Cessnock Performing designing Your independent community newspaper - Ph: “This is truly an he knows firsthand Arts Centre, Lakes years and now it is full exciting time for arts how much local Grammar School, steam ahead. performance groups “All the design in the Shire. Impact Centre Coastlife “The Art House and the community and Merewether Surf aspects remain the same, from the fly will be the flagship will benefit from the House. “We are pleased tower to 500 seat building for the arts facility. “I loved performing to have such an auditorium, exhibition and will not only better our from a young age and experienced builder area and studio to the accommodate on board and with foyer cafe,” said Ms amazing local groups when I was growing up

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ocal firm, Collaborative Construction Solutions, has signed the contract to rebuild the historic Alison Homestead with the first sod on the project turned on Wednesday, November 5. 2011. Historical Society vice president Ms Liz Hogston said, in the last three years, a number of significant heritage items had been recovered from the building. “We managed to retrieve furniture, history and family records and even clothing after the fire,” said Ms Hogston. “Donations have also been flooding in from the community so we will be able to furnish the Homestead in the manner to which it has been accustomed. “It has been a long wait but we are very happy that construction is about to start.” The construction contract includes demolition, salvage, restoration works to Alison wing, the building of a new building within the original footprint, civil works and site services. The contract is worth almost $1 million and

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yong Council has received a proposal from the Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd to rezone land at Sparks Rd, Warnervale, to allow for the development of a $500 million cultural theme park – Chappypie China Time.

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Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton joined members of the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society to turn the ﬁrst sod that will restore the Homestead to its former glory and re-establish its heritage status as a dedicated museum and learning centre. Mayor Cr Eaton said council had worked closely with the Historical Society to come up with the right plans for the restoration. “The Historical Society has been behind this project right from the start and has been instrumental in ensuring this historic homestead can rise again,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “Alison Homestead will once again be a vibrant museum and heritage centre for residents and tourists alike.” The original Homestead was destroyed by ﬁre on December 3,

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Community objects to Mascord Park rezoning abor candidate for Wyong Mr David Harris joined Cr Lisa Matthews and Cr Ken Greenwald at a meeting of local residents in Mascord Park on Saturday, October 11, to hear concerns about the proposed rezoning of 8000m2 in the Park from RE1 – Public Recreation to R1 – General Residential which would allow building to take place as part of Wyong Shire Council’s Affordable Housing Policy.

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education, so every school is a great school, and I want to work with local businesses to create, support and protect jobs on the Coast so more locals can work close to home,” she said. Reversing cuts to TAFE, and pensioner travel concessions are also on Ms Smith’s agenda. “We need to fight against the Liberals $800 million cuts to TAFE, and reinstate the pensioner travel concessions so that our older Australians can still get out and about. “The Liberals have forgotten the Central Coast, and are taking our area for granted, but I will be a strong voice for our community,” Ms Smith said.

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Total Fire Ban Total Fire Ban has been declared for five regions of NSW including Gosford and Wyong for Friday, November 21, due to forecast hot and windy conditions.

Issue 59 No ﬁres may be lit Total Fire Ban rules in the open and all ﬁre and a map of current permits are suspended Total Fire Ban areas are during a Total Fire Ban. available at www.rfs. Gas and electric nsw.gov.au. barbeques may be Email, 20 Nov 2014 used provided certain RFS Media conditions are met.

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eedback from the Robertson Community Survey has revealed the issues that people on the Central Coast believe should be considered as priorities in the next 12 months.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has unveiled a snapshot of the latest responses to the online Community Survey, which focuses on both Federal and local issues. “Building a stronger economy was the issue that the largest number of respondents rated as their first priority, followed by creating local jobs and improving health care,” Ms Wicks said. “Securing Australia’s borders also rated highly, while we also received a lot of responses from the community about improving local roads and supporting small business,” she said. Some of the key findings from the survey include: 60% of respondents ranked “building a stronger economy” in their top four

priorities, with 44% of those rating it their first priority; 56% placed “creating local jobs” in their top four, with 33% of those as first priority; “improving health care” was also in the top four of 56% of respondents, with most considering it a second or third priority; “tackling crime in our community”, “securing Australia’s borders” and “supporting small business” also featured in the top four issues of more than 30% of people surveyed. Ms Wicks said the survey reinforced the importance of continuing to work hard to deliver the Coalition’s Growth Plan for the Central Coast in 2015. “This feedback is reflected in what I’m hearing in communities right across our region, that are calling for a stronger, more prosperous

Central Coast with more local jobs,” Ms Wicks said. “That’s why a commitment such as constructing a Commonwealth Agency with 600 new jobs for Gosford is vitally important. “The economic multiplier effect of hundreds of more jobs on the Coast will be a game-changer for our region. “I’m also proud to be part of a government that’s delivering on other commitments highlighted in this survey, including strengthening our borders, scrapping the carbon tax and repealing red tape to make life easier for small business. “The views of the people of the Central Coast are important to me. Media release, 5 Jan 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Passing loops project highly commended he Gosford Passing Loops Project was recognised at the Consult Australia’s 2014 Awards for Excellence on Sunday, December 7, with SMEC receiving a Highly Commended Award for Collaboration for their work on the project.

Consult Australia’s CEO Ms Megan Motto said the projects, business practices and initiatives entered into this year’s Awards once again demonstrated the world-class standard of consulting practices operating across those industries supporting Australia’s built and natural environment. “These are world-leading firms as demonstrated through these Awards; in terms of their innovation, technical prowess, their focus on diversity and the

delivery of better health, education, business and environmental outcomes across the country,” said Ms Motto. To address the issue of slow moving freight trains delaying passenger services on the Main North Line, SMEC constructed two passing loops (north and south bound) between Gosford and Narara Stations to allow freight trains to wait while passenger services passed. Integrated into the existing Sydney Trains

network and highly beneficial for the area, the new Passing Loops project assists in improving freight access through northern Sydney and the Central Coast, relieved bottlenecks, creates a more efficient freight rail network and improves the reliability of passenger services on the Main North Line.

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Updated vision following weekend workshop ollowing the Councillor Planning Weekend Workshop in November, Gosford Council has endorsed an updated vision for the organisation as well as core priorities for 2015/16.

The updated vision is Building Communities Enabling Futures, which reflects council’s ongoing role in creating the landscape within which the community can realise their goals and aspirations. Councillors’ top five priorities for 2015/16

are: planning for the future; closing the asset renewal gap; people and culture (including ongoing organisational transformation to increase community satisfaction); job creation and economic development; and, securing a sustainable future.

These outcomes of the Councillor Planning Weekend Workshop are being built into the development of next year’s Delivery Program. Media statement, 10 Dec 2014 Gosford Council Media

New residential development in Terrigal $4.3 million two-storey residential development is proposed for 29-37 Ash St, Terrigal, which, if approved, would comprise 16 three-bedroom apartments.

The development would comprise two two-storey buildings and would include 33 car parks in a split level

basement. The proposal would see the demolition of five existing single-storey

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group of 14 Central Coast Telstra employees participated in their first Corporate Landcare Clean4shore program on Monday, December 15.

The clean-up site was Kincumber Broadwater from Davistown RSL to Kincumber. The volunteers removed 1.36 tonnes of litter from the area, which was delivered to Woy Woy tip. A 10 foot barge was removed from the area, as well as 35 bags of mixed small litter, many beer bottles, some dating back to 1952, plastic bottles and scrap bags. Larger items included a double bed, foam mattresses which had to be cut from the mud, treated

pine and processed timber, 16 tyres, with only eight being able to be delivered to the tip, and oyster products including 14 bread baskets, a large timber tray and four small baskets. Furthermore, a recently renovated car park had rubbish dumped beside the boat ramp, such as beer bottles, bait and McDonald’s products, most of which was also cleared. Clean4Shore coordinator Mr Graham Johnston said: “A massive effort by this team, who were proactive throughout the entire

morning, especially in the low tide mud and testing conditions.” He also stated that large amounts of plastic bottles were sighted in Kincumber Creek on the return trip. Further plans include to return to Kincumber Creek and clean the southern bank, remove the eight tyres still remaining at the boat ramp, and to promote further activities with Corporate Landcare. Email, 15 Dec 2014 Graham Johnston, Clean4shore

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Quality of life must be a prime objective M y thoughts revolve around Gosford Council’s current vision covering the 394sq miles of the City of Gosford.

That vision is: “An excellent quality of life based upon minimum population growth, ecologically sustainable development, the provision and maintenance of effective services and the creation of new employment opportunities.” Quality of life must be a prime objective in any future vision planning for Gosford and the Central Coast. Thirty people on Terrigal Beach is unique. Three thousand people on the same beach is no longer unique or even pleasant. Sustainability and quality of life should underpin all Central Coast planning strategies. Development must be in accord with ecologically sustainable principles. Yet state and federal governments continue to promote growth as the solution to our economic woes and unemployment, without any specific or rational basis. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2012-2013), our net annual immigration intake was 237,300 immigrants. Way too high according to one of Australia’s most popular males, aviator and entrepreneur Dick Smith, who advocates annual immigrant intake of 100,000, to which I agree. The state minister should be knocking on Scott Morrison’s door for an urgent review to lower our immigration intake to a sustainable level, around 100,000 per year. Have we ever seen a cost/benefit study on growth? How do we measure the loss of bird life, agricultural land, pristine lakes and rivers, the hills and valleys and the ability to walk down the streets without fear? In the words of Dr John Cole, director of Sustainable Industries Unit at the Queensland Environmental Protection Agency: “The economy is a That

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subject of the society, and they are both contained within the environment - the environment is that which holds it all together.” China’s president Jiang Zemin in 1997 said that overpopulation is driving people into poverty and ruining the environment. If we don’t manage and constrain our growth we will pay a high price no matter what infrastructure improvements we make. Packing more and more people into the Central Coast is not going to solve our unemployment problem, it will aggravate it. It won’t ease our commuting problem, it will add to it. It will not solve our traffic congestion, only make it worse. So when we look at the growth pressures that surround us, what options do we have? May I suggest: Insist on long term national population policy up until the year 2050; increase density in residential areas - we

had the experience of dual occupancy and this was not acceptable to the community and would lower our quality of life; open more greenfield sites for development. This would impact on our scenic beauty and create a community backlash. Rezone agricultural land for residential development, but this would destroy the rural character of our region and a major part of our economic base; the fifth option is a limit on growth. Acknowledging our rate of growth was not sustainable, it is why Gosford Council some years ago capped its population at 169,000. It is what the region can sustain environmentally, socially and economically and maintain the quality of life we all cherish. We don’t want to be squashed together – we want room to move, relax and enjoy a high quality of life. We have a diverse area from the mountains to the sea, some 1,029sqkm. Our village communities such as MacMasters Beach, Killcare, Pearl Beach, Patonga and Copacabana are unique and their low-rise character needs to be retained. Wamberal, Terrigal and Avoca have different roles to play but should still remain low-rise to mediumrise seaside towns. The Peninsula area should remain a collection of low-rise suburbs complementing the superb

waterways and bushland. We should maintain our agricultural heritage, especially on the Somersby/ Mangrove plateau. Rural land is precious, we can’t manufacture any more of it. There are so many opportunities for this growing sector including world class research, race horse breeding, wildflower exports, fruit growing, organic farming, alpaca farms and new ventures such as green tea production. We must resist the temptation to convert our bush heritage for short term economic gain. All our 7A conservation land should remain as it is. This helps to provide healthy waterways, wildlife corridors and clean air. Go to any of our lookouts and what do you see, green ridge lines and valleys these must be preserved. Our 7C2 Rural Residential Zones need to be maintained, preserving that rural scenic quality between urbanisation and villages. I do not want to see a Mosman to Manly concrete and brick strip between Gosford and Terrigal. Gosford CBD - as I see it, there are only two options. Low rise, say three to eight storeys, or high rise, say 10 to 12 storeys. History has proven there are no halfway measures. Compare London and New York. A low rise city similar to London or Paris would preserve the views to the ridge line of Presidents Hill and Rumbalara Reserve.

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Sunlight would beam into all streets giving a feeling of openness and enjoyment. A high rise city similar to Chatswood would eliminate views to the water and ridge lines also increasing the wind tunnel effect. It would darken sections of the CBD by overshadowing, smothering the life and openness of the city. It would increase the traffic congestion, restrict parking and add to pedestrian conflict. We need to rebuild Gosford to enhance our way of life, not detract from it. Make Gosford a unique centre, not a competitor to Erina. Reflecting on our 200 year history, a boutique shopping centre with a European/Colonial theme e.g. an Irish pub, Viennese coffee shop, German Bakery etc., would draw people, not only from the Central Coast, but from Newcastle and the Sydney North Shore. A theme to adopt to create this would be ‘Gosford the Garden City by the waters’. Flowing back from the waterfront could be gardens intermixed amongst

historical landmarks and buildings, such as the ANZAC War Memorial, Anglican Church, School of Arts, Creighton’s Funeral Parlour and the Old Police Station. Building and renovating the Old Country Council site (Spurbest) to such a theme would greatly assist the appeal of the CBD. Further development must complement Gosford’s natural setting, beaches, waterfront, bushland, mountains and valleys. It’s more than just economic factors that drive a successful community. It’s about what binds a community together. We can no longer accept a fragmented approach. In looking forward to the year 2031, we, governments and the town planning profession, must encompass and develop thresholds and calculate population carrying capacities. In this way the natural environment will be sustainable and preserved and our quality of life enhanced, not diminished. Letter, 6 Dec 2014 Malcolm Brooks, Gosford

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Pre election promises may not be kept

Every pensioner should give back $2 a week e have been educated and brain washed over the last six years into wanting and accepting more, more, more.

We all know that the economy is in a very bad way yet many of us would complain bitterly if we had to give anything up. This attitude is strongly supported by the Labor Party who will do anything to unseat our current government purely for their own selfish reasons. My belief is that every

decent Australian who receives a social security payment would be willing to give up just $2 per week to help the budget get back to

black. Every genuine Australian who has our country’s welfare at heart, I am sure, would agree. After all, $2 per week is a small price to keep Australia the best country in the world to live in and die for. Email, 5 Jan 2015 Rod Fountain, Erina

am overly suspicious and cautious about State Liberal MP Chris Holstein’s latest promise of delivering $350 million over five years to redevelop Gosford Hospital ahead of the NSW State Election.

Given that federally, the Liberals have gutted the national health budget of $50 billion and at a state level have ripped another $3 billion out, how can we believe that they truly believe in a strong and adequate public health care system? Furthermore, over the past four years while Chris Holstein has been incumbent, Gosford Hospital has, for three years

Sydney petrol prices much less than ours I did not see this generous gesture being made in Coles at Wyoming. Do they think that

Central Coasties don’t read the Sydney papers? Email, 22 Dec 2014 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

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s the person who initiated the Kibble dusty dirty car park being turned into a green heart for Gosford, I fail to understand the reason of those councillors who voted to rezone sections Kibble Park to a n appropriate commercial zone.

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would like to ask the politicians under what section of the Constitution of Australia do you personally have the right to sell assets that you don’t own?

I was under the belief that if you steal you can be charged with theft; are the governments exempt from prosecution for theft? This is why people are suffering and are unable to pay for electricity and water bills.

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consecutively, failed the emergency response time, meaning patients with life threatening conditions have not been operated on in the recommended timeframe. Gosford and the wider Central Coast region deserve better health facilities, poor state representation should no longer be tolerated.

these services are essential for us to survive. Wake up politicians; you are committing a crime when you sell something you don’t own. Some of the elderly die during the winter and summer because of this,

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Arrested for knock-out punch

Serious assault in Erina

man has been charged after another man was allegedly knocked out at a licensed premises in Gosford on Saturday, December 6.

NSW Ambulance Paramedics were called to a club on Dane Dr shortly before midnight, responding to reports a 19-year-old man had been punched in the head and knocked to the floor. The man was treated at the scene before being taken to Gosford Hospital where he was in a stable condition and underwent tests.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command were called to the scene and spoke with a number of witnesses and secured CCTV footage. Following investigations, a 19-year-old man presented himself to Gosford Police Station shortly before 10am on the next day.

The man, from Green Point, has now been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray. He has been granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on the Tuesday, January 20. Media release, 7 Dec 2014 NSW Police media

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treatment. Police conducted an investigation and saw that the man had left water out for the dogs, but allegedly the container was too small and deep for the dogs to get their heads into it. The man was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station. He was charged with being in charge of an animal and fail to exercise care, and breach of bail for unrelated offences. He was bail refused and appeared at Gosford Bail Court the following day. The two dogs, believed to be of Samoyed breed,

are in a serious but stable condition. Brisbane Water Local Area Command Duty Officer, Acting Inspector Jonathon Pearce, said that with the weather heating up, people needed to ensure that adequate water and fresh air was available for their animals. “This is a sad outcome for any animal and hopefully a reminder for people to consider the safety and welfare of their animals when out and about with them,” Acting Inspector Pearce said. Media release, 4 Jan 2015 NSW Police Media

man has been charged following the alleged serious assault of a man in Erina on Saturday, December 27.

Emergency services were called to a car park near a hotel on Bonnal Rd, Erina, at about 12:45am where they found a man unconscious. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended and were told the 24-year-old was punched to the back of the head by a man following a verbal argument. The punch caused him to fall and strike his head on the pavement. The Wyong man was taken to Gosford Hospital with serious head injuries.

man has been charged after one dog died and two others were found in distressed states at Mooney Mooney on Saturday, January 3.

At approximately 6am, an 82-year-old man parked his car and trailer in a car park near the Hawkesbury River Bridge at Mooney Mooney where he allegedly tied his three dogs to the trailer and went to sleep in the car. About six hours later, people walking past saw that two of the dogs were distressed and the third dog had died. They woke the man and contacted police. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended and spoke to the man. The dogs were collected by Gosford Council Rangers and the two surviving dogs were taken to a Wyoming veterinarian clinic for

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Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 He was later transferred to Royal North Shore Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Following investigations, at around 2:30pm the same day, a 22-year-old man was arrested at a home on Nirvana St, Long Jetty. He was taken to Gosford Police Station, where he was charged with cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent. The man has been refused bail and appeared at Gosford Local Court on Sunday, December 28. Media release, 27 Dec 2104 NSW Police Media

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man was airlifted to hospital in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, January 4, after falling out of a pine tree at Terrigal.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command were told a 39-year-old man began climbing the tree on the beachfront at about 2:30am. The man’s friends told

police he was about 10-15 metres up the tree when he slipped and fell, striking branches and landing on the

ground. He was treated at the scene and later airlifted to John Hunter Hospital. Media release, 4 Jan 2015 NSW Police Media

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Beyondblue’s National Australian draft Roadshow to guidelines a world first visit the Coast rostate cancer survivor and ambassador at large for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA), Jim Lloyd of Mooney Mooney, has welcomed the release of draft clinical practice guidelines for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and early management of prostate cancer.

These guidelines are a world first and were announced in Melbourne at the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) conference to the 2,700 delegates from 115 different countries who travelled to Melbourne to attend this biannual conference. “It is now more than a decade since I first raised in the Federal Parliament the use of PSA testing as an important part of the early detection of prostate cancer and I am absolutely delighted that finally these draft recommendations have been compiled,” said former Member for Robertson Mr Lloyd. “Early detection is crucial for the successful treatment of prostate cancer and in my own case I believe that the PSA test was crucial in my early diagnosis and successful treatment.

“There has been much confusion and controversy within the medical profession as to when a PSA test should be offered to a man and finally we have these guidelines to assist. “Every year almost 20,000 Australian men are diagnosed with the disease and 3,300 die of it. “This makes prostate cancer the second most common cause of male cancer deaths in Australia and the fourth most common cause of male deaths overall. “Thus, we cannot afford to ignore this important health issue. “It touches the lives of too many Central Coast men and their families,” said Mr Lloyd. Released for public consultation, the Australian draft guidelines have been developed by a broad

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based Expert Advisory Panel, which included general practitioners, public health experts, urologists, pathologists and allied health professionals. This is the first time globally that an expert advisory panel with all key stakeholders and varying perspectives has come together for the development of draft guidelines focused on PSA testing. Cancer Council Australia’s guidelines unit undertook the required evidence reviews and coordinated expert input into guideline drafting with funding from Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA). Media release, 22 Dec 2014 Jim Lloyd, Mooney Mooney

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Beyondblue CEO Ms Georgie Harman said the big blue bus will set up at the Coast Community Centre in North Gosford on January 9 from 12pm to 3pm, Erina Fair on January 10 from 9am to 4pm, Avoca Beach Theatre on January 12 from 6pm to 10pm and Erina Oval on January 14 from 4pm to 7pm. “Many people choose to set goals at the start of a new year and we’re encouraging all Australians to make their mental wellbeing a priority in 2015,” she said. “Visit the big blue bus when it’s travelling around the Central Coast to make a pledge to improve your mental health – think about the things that contribute to you feeling healthy, fulfilled and connected. “Then use our pledge envelope to write down a commitment or goal, that will help you achieve or maintain good mental health in 2015. “We’ll post it back to you at a later date, either as a reminder or a pat on the back for your achievements!” The pledge can also be made online at www. beyondblue.org.au/pledge.

Central Coast NSW Medicare Local CEO Mr Richard Nankervis said the visit was a good opportunity for people to pick up free information about depression and anxiety and find out about existing local services available to them. “We are proud to partner with beyondblue as part of their National Roadshow and we welcome the big blue bus to our Coast. “More than one in 10 adults in our region experience high or very high psychological distress, so helping to raise awareness and understanding about mental health issues – and where to find support – is something we feel very strongly about,” he said. Medicare Local staff will be on hand to provide information about local services at events. Beyondblue Ambassador and Choirboys’ frontman Mark Gable will perform before a free screening of The Water Diviner at Avoca

Beach Picture Theatre and former Australian cricketer Nathan Bracken will attend a free cricket clinic with the Kincumber Avoca Cricket Club at Erina Oval. More than three million Australians are currently experiencing depression or anxiety or both, and more than half of all people with these conditions don’t seek help. Since February 2014, beyondblue’s National Roadshow has travelled 40,000km and held more than 300 community events to encourage people to ‘Take 1 step’ for better mental health by tuning in to how they are feeling, opening up and talking through their worries with those around them, and taking action to get help if needed. Media release, 6 Jan 2015 Kimberley Nichols, beyondblue

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Members of the Brisbane Water Trefoil Guild with their donation to the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital

he Brisbane Water Trefoil Guild has made a donation to the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital of $200 and two knitted blankets.

Ronald McDonald Family Room cares for families of children in the Children’s Ward, Maternity Ward, Emergency Ward, Neo-Natal Care Ward and the Intensive Care Unit to give them respite from the stresses of their time at hospital. The room has shower facilities, a laundry for washing and drying patients’ and carers’ clothes, a lounge-room for watching

television or playing with toys and a kitchen where snacks and drinks are available at no cost to them. The Trefoil Guild is made up of past leaders in the Scout movement and Girl Guides, with the 30 local members actively fundraising for charities on the Central Coast. Gosford Hospital Ronald McDonald Family Room co-coordinator Ms Kami

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Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said that the additional places would help meet demand for quality aged care services in our community. “This highly competitive ACAR clearly demonstrates renewed interest in aged care, following recent changes aimed at supporting service viability, reducing their compliance burden and increasing business flexibility. “This was the highest number of residential aged care places sought through an ACAR since 2007,” Ms

Wicks said. “Older Australians in the Robertson electorate will benefit from 79 new residential aged care places, based in Point Clare. “This new service will also support people with dementia. “I am pleased that new aged care places will help meet the growing aged care needs of older Australians on the Central Coast. “This also builds on the recent success of our Aged Care Forum at Gosford RSL, where hundreds of locals engaged with us. “The Government

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Tertiary students poorly served chool leavers from 2014 across the Central Coast should be congratulated for their achievements and their results, but many of them will face debt burdens and other difficulties in their immediate future, according to the Greens Terrigal candidate Mr Doug Williamson.

even students from Gosford High School and Henry Kendall High School have been named on the prestigious All-Rounders list for students who gained top band results in 10 or more units in the Higher School Certificate.

A science teacher, Mr Williamson is the Central Coast Greens spokesperson on education issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The present government appears determined to implement its vision of fully privatising TAFE, whilst we in the Greens are determined to hold the line at no more than 20% of TAFE training being privatised,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Williamson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will be a major piece of legislation the Greens will be putting to the new parliament in 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One in four young people on the Central Coast are neither in work nor studying. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Privatising TAFE will do nothing to make TAFE training more accessible to them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students on the Central Coast also face further difficulties through the limited range of courses being made available at the Ourimbah campus of the

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The students included Samuel Bennett-Lowe, Noah Johnston, Jack Munro, William Wang, Harrison York and Thomas York from Gosford High School, and Georgia Gow from Henry Kendall High School. In addition, four students were placed on the Top Achievers List ranking students among the highest places in each subject. These students included, from Gosford High School, Nina Lu for Business Studies, Kate Bowman for German Beginners and Gabriella Vumbaca for Society and Culture, and from Henry Kendall High School, Sophia Georgas for English (Standard). Public Schools NSW executive director Ms Diane Dun said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are already hearing of some outstanding results and some wonderful personal achievements.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The HSC results are again demonstrating that our local public schools can equip students to achieve up with the top students in the state,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Dun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our local public schools have the care and commitment to nurture and encourage every student to fulfil their personal goals and ambitions by helping them to achieve sound educational outcomes.â&#x20AC;? On the Central Coast, 16 government high schools and central schools had

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Annual presentations at Narara arara Public School has concluded its 125th year with a number of awards presented to students at its annual presentation assemblies.

School awards included Dux which was presented to Rio Eden, Citizenship, presented to Luke Parker, Creative Arts, awarded to Hayley Neilson, and the Spirit of Narara, awarded to Georgia Quirk. The Creative Arts Medals were awarded to Ethan Wallace for dance, Bethany Williams-Clarke for drama, Georgia Quirk for instrumental, Jade Burkinshaw for debating and Caitlin Lawlor for music. The Purdy Whitlock Mathematics Challenge Awards were presented to Koby Allen for Kindergarten, Dary Ruming for Years 1 and 2, Vivienne Clements-Lee

for Years 3 and 4 and Rio Eden for Years 5 and 6. The Tim Rob Memorial Encouragement Awards were presented to Hepi Fekeila for Kindergarten, Joshua Kelland for Years 1 and 2, Indyanna Kenny for Years 3 and 4, and Felicity Justice for Years 5 and 6. The school’s Maths Olympiad award was presented to Rio Eden and the Premier’s Sports Medal Sports Award was presented to Ethan Mantellato. The school also awarded its athletics champions, including Lily Nigo for Junior Girls, Luke Jacobs for Junior Boys, Caitlin Mobberley for 11 Years

Girls, Kyle Jeanpierre for 11 Years Boys, Olivia Grant for Senior Girls and Campbell Molony for Senior Boys. The school’s swimming champions were also awarded, including Julia Prieto for Junior Girls, Connor Gyorffy for Junior Boys, Caitlin Mobberley for 11 Years Girls, Jonathon Wastell for 11 Years Boys, Felicity Justice for Senior Girls and Ethan Mantellato for Senior Boys. Finally, the Early Intervention Award was presented to Cinna Fortescue. Newsletter, 15 Dec 2014 Greg Frohlich, Narara Public School

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The remains were found at Pretty Beach around 50 years ago. They have been brought back to the Central Coast, together with the remains of an aboriginal man found at Shelly Beach, from the Sydney University’s Shellshear Museum as part of a Darkinjung Land Council repatriation program. The remains were laid to rest with traditional cultural practices. The repatriation is a result of Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and Guringai Tribal Link working together to identify appropriate sites. The repatriation included undertaking a number of traditions so that the process was carried out in a respectful and culturally meaningful way. Land Council representative Ms Sharon Hodgetts said the ceremonies were conducted with an initiated elder and were an opportunity to afford these ancestors recognition and dignity. “The repatriation includes bringing remains back to their country and undertaking appropriate cultural practices

Emergency services responded to reports of a house ﬁre on Park Road, Woy Woy, at around 3pm. The ﬁre, which was believed to have started in a garage, spread to a unit and was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW. Of the 10 people treated for smoke inhalation, nine were conveyed to Gosford Hospital.

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The demolition of the Woy Woy Oval grandstand began on Friday, November 28, following the approval of $3.5 million in funding to Gosford Council for the oval redevelopment.

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No-one was reported to be suffering from life threatening injuries. The ﬁre is not being treated as suspicious at this stage, but police are investigating the cause. Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com. au/. Media release, 9 Nov 2014 NSW Police Media

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police and when it was found they were not the result of foul play they were given to the Shellshear Museum at Sydney University. Investigation indicated the Aboriginal remains dated back prior to European contact. Office of Environment and Heritage cultural heritage officer Mr Brad Welsh said it was an ongoing process to work closely with indigenous communities to return remains and artefacts to their ancestral custodians. “The Office is proud to provide support to communities and facilitate the repatriation of ancestral remains and artefacts,” he said. The remains have been laid to rest in their country in Bouddi National Park and Tuggerah Nature Reserve at special, secret places. Up until the late 1940s, aboriginal remains were removed from graves and burial sites, as well as hospitals and prisons. Thousands of remains were sent to museums and scientific institutions throughout Europe and elsewhere. They also formed part of the collections of Australia’s major natural Office of Environment and Heritage history museums established in the mid-19th Century. Media release, 18 Nov 2014 Susan Davis, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

The funding approval was announced by Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. “This project will involve the construction of a new grandstand building, clubhouse, change rooms, forecourt and field relocation at Woy Woy Oval,” said Ms Wicks. “It will be a great boost to Woy Woy as this facility will improve the region’s ability to meet the demands of future population growth and the need for more recreational facilities. “The project will create approximately 186 jobs during One of the secret repatriation ceremonies construction,” she said. The development was also such as a smoking ceremony,” and Wildlife Service worked with 1958 on dunes at Shelly Beach. approved Regionalof a female were said Ms Hodgetts. Darkinjung to prepare the sites.by the Joint The remains Panel found on Thursday, Aboriginal and non-aboriginal The remains werePlanning found at two at Pretty Beach, date December 4, a decision which was staff of Office of Environment different locations on the Central unknown. backed by the Chamber were handed to and Heritage and National Parks Coast with one set, male, found in Peninsula The remains of Commerce. “This is a great result for the Woy Woy town centre,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “The design and orientation of the new grandstand and forecourt areas The demolition of Woy Woy Oval grandstand will create an exciting opportunity to re-activate this section of the “This design pushes the oval new short term spaces within the car retail outcomes for the town centre. old Woy Woy town centre whilst “The Chamber understands providing new sporting facilities for and grandstand further to the east park immediately to the north of the creating a large area of public space new development. that the redevelopment should be The crowd watching the ‘How Many Oysters You Can Eat in 30 Seconds’ competition at the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival the area. “While parking is a major issue completed in September 2015 which Ninety-five residents of Woy along the shoreline of Correa Bay. “From the outset, the along the street front which will They said it would be more Chamber was of the view that the include passive recreation areas for retailers in the Woy Woy town means the new facility and forecourt Woy Rd, between Rawson centre, this design reaches a good area will be open for business redevelopment of the Woy Woy Oval and a new cafe. Rd, the proposed new appropriate for a road which will “There initially will be a loss of 48 compromise between the needs of leading into the busy summer period no longer be a major road to Woy needed to provide both improved moving elsewhere. $8 million bridge and the intersection Woy and would be clearer for Local districts of Box Head- spend of $6 million and within the sporting community, the desire next year. sporting facilities and more usable timed car parking spaces “While thethemajority (64 per Beach and respectively. at Woy Woy Creek in Woy emergency responses and other MacMasters existing short termcent) car park. to still activate the street front and the “The outcome is a great example public space. of renovators fi nance “Favourable market conditions “However, this will behome offset improvements by 62 necessity to provide parking and of community engagement and coWoy, have asked that their public services, including for mail Umina-Booker Bay-Patonga across Australia means their through that

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have been named as two of the top 10 NSW regional areas for renovations in the past year.

many home owners have seen savings, more than one in four the value of their properties rise,” (26 per cent of those aged 18As signatures to a petition, said Westpac general manager of 54) are choosing to finance their they said they believed the name renovations by increasing or retail banking Ms Gai McGrath. The Renovation Report issued would avoid the present “As a result, one quarter of topping up their home loan,” said Councilchange has allocated more by the Westpac bank listed the Australians have been able to Ms McGrath. confusion withimprove Woy Woy Rd, than $7500 to help areas as sixth and ninth in the 12 borrow more to extend or improve Kariong, and would better reflect Media release, 24 Nov 2014 the Peninsula Community months to August. the nature of the road which runs Patrice Calopedos, their home and stay in their Centre and the Umina Country The areas recorded a total preferred location rather than Map and Page Women’s Association Hall, The Peninsula Chamber of Gosford Council will upgrade and the remaining funding will be as part of the latest round Commerce president Mr Matthew Lance Webb Reserve on the reallocated to other projects. of its Community Facility The change of scope is Wales said he was pleased that Ettalong foreshore, but will Support Program. abandon plans to construct expected to deliver a number of Gosford Council has agreed to The program aims to provide benefits to the community and continue with the revetment wall groynes on the beach. financial assistance to management council, according to Council’s upgrade works on the Ettalong Council will construct the committees of community buildings community growth director Ms foreshore in Lance Webb Reserve. reserve’s $1.4 million rock for maintenance and upgrade Judy Jaeger. “Council’s decision to change revetment, spend $200,000 works that ensure the long-term These include better protection the scope of upgrade works in in landscaping and conduct a continued and increased usage of of heritage items, local properties and around Ettalong Foreshore’s An event being held in the Umina Country Women’s Association Hall feasibility study for a councilcommunity facilities. and infrastructure, as well as Lance Webb Reserve is welcome operated dredge to renourish by its committee in conjunction The Peninsula Community within the centre. maintaining amenity and beach news,” said Mr Wales. Ettalong Beach. The Umina Country Women’s with members of the Umina Men’s Centre has been awarded $3664 access, and extending a similar “The dredge option is a position to replace the louvre style windows Association has been granted Shed who have agreed to assistPlans to construct groynes near seawall from Ettalong Foreshore that the Chamber has advocated the reserve have been dropped, in the dance studio room with glass $3000 to paint the interior of the the association with its plan and Reserve to Lance Webb Reserve. for many years. implementation. and gyprock panelling to improve hall. This is stage one of an update Gosford Council agenda the sound and heating and cooling THIS ISSUE contains 52 articles - Read more news items for GRO.29, 11 Nov 2014 conditions in line with other rooms plan by the association branch which is currently being prepared

business skills. “My business at the moment is home-based, but I believe Evocca equipped me with the skills to fulfil my dream to open my own shop. “My specialties are cakes, desserts and finger food.” Evocca Gosford branch manager Mr Phil Sallis said the birthday celebrates all the staff, students and local business partners that have been involved in the College’s success to date. “We’ve come a long way in a year, we have had several students graduate and go on to start work, go to university or further studies. “The hard work and determination from staff and students needs to be celebrated,” he said. Media release, 15 Dec 2014 Jennifer Hall, Engine

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2015 Eisteddfod on the Mountain launched

Matthew Callaghan, Cloe Choi, Michelle Urquhart, Michelle Park, Fergus Cruikshank, Neil Berecry-Brown and Claire Berecry-Brown inside the Utzon Room

he 2015 Eisteddfod on the Mountain is now being launched following a successful year of growth last year.

The annual programme, organised by Michelle Urquhart, while focusing on enhancing the cultural life of the Mountain Districts, is now attracting entries from as far away as Sydney. The 2014 programme

culminated on December 22 with Fergus Cruikshank and Matthew Callaghan, both from Mangrove Mountain, playing solo pieces on guitar and alto saxophone respectively, in a concert for young performers in the

Opera House Utzon Room. The concert was the third in an annual series organised by Michelle Park and Han So Ri music to recognise the talent and achievements of students entering the life of music.

Michelle Urquhart, Fergus Cruikshank and Matthew Callaghan outside the Opera House

Mrs Park enthusiastically endorses the characteristics of the Eisteddfod on the Mountain, and the affirming spirit in which it is conducted. She has extended an invitation to selected successful 2015 participants to play in her next concert at the Opera House. The Eisteddfod will be

enhanced this year with additional competition categories, and the associated concert series held annually in the Peats Ridge Hall will bring more highly credentialed professional musicians from Sydney. The concert will also feature a new arrangement of a work written in 1915,

inspired by the Mountain District’s floral emblem, Doryanthes Excelsa, (known as the Gymea Lily) and dedicated to the boys of the 30th Battalion A.I.F. Media release, 5 Jan 2015 Neil Berecry-Brown, Eisteddfod on the Mountain

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he first Avoca Beachside Market of 2015 will be held on Sunday, January 18, at the Heazlett Park Foreshore.

Art Tank will be offering its award winning eco and recycled inspired arts and

crafts workshops and the Big Yellow Bus, Hunter Valley Amusements, Banana

Boat and Sea FM will be in the interactive kids’ zone for some school holiday fun with live radio broadcast and giveaways all day. Local artists and bands will be performing on the

Lizottes Live Stage including Mike McCarthy, Jake Howden, Mia Wray, Louis Boyd and recent Voices Central Coast Finalist, Ellie Drennan. Buskers and roving entertainers will be performing in the Village and Earth areas including Fletch from Voices Kids and Jack Dawson.

Over 110 stalls will be set up across the foreshore including local waterfront produce in the Garden Basket, the Wicked Fruit Chai Zone, international food area, art, craft, clothing, jewellery, upcycled goods, recycled homewares and more local artists, keeping the dollars local and supporting the community.

Come and see what the buzz is about every fourth Sunday of the month at the award winning Central Coast’s Premier Artists and Musicians Market. Email, 27 Dec 2014 Brad Cardis, Fixx Events and Marketing

‘How Would You Fix The World?’ series to begin The Fletcher Gallery Now Open Paintings, prints, small gifts.

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V Church’s ‘How Would You Fix The World’ series will begin on Saturday, January 10, at the EV Service in Erina.

Right across the Central Coast, people from EV Church have been asking the question: “How would you fix the world?”

The answers are now in and over the next four weekends the top four answers will feature as the topic of the weekend

exploration. The top four community responses are: Fix people; fix the authorities; fix religion; and can we ever fix

it? Starting with the response that “to fix the world we should fix people”, the series will begin on Saturday, January 10. Media release, 5 Jan 2015 Craig Dobbie, EV Church

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Brackets and Jam is back for the new year

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Jye Sharp

he first Brackets and Jam event of the year will be held on Friday, January 9, at Kincumba Mountain.

Kicking off the night will be local busker Toby Wells from 7:30pm, followed by Genevieve Chadwick from 8pm and Jye Sharp from 9:30pm. Drum jams will be held at 9:10pm and 11pm with house drums available for use. Toby Wells can regularly be found, guitar in hand, busking on the streets of Terrigal or at local markets. His strong voice and

impressive guitar skills display maturity and talent beyond his years. At 15 he has had an extraordinary year winning the Gosford Regional Show Talent Quest and taking out second place in the Battle of the Bands with his band Now Open. He also performed in a Beatles revival band at the Light the Night Festival at The Haven and has been playing at various pubs and

clubs around the Coast. At a Youth in Performing Arts night, he was described by one of the judges as the next Jon Bon Jovi. Toby attends Narara Valley High School and is in the Year 10 music performance group. He started playing guitar at age 11 where he said he became captivated by 80s rock. Although he loves belting it out with a band, he said

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he also enjoys pared down acoustic versions of rock songs. He’s currently working on his own music and writing songs with the intention of “bringing the 80s back, but without the hair!” He said he already knows his future lies in the music industry. “I have to make music. It is not a choice. It’s not about being famous or making lots of money,” he said. “I just want to be around people who are into music like me.” Genevieve Chadwick,

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from the South Coast, will bring her own original brand of blues and roots to the Mountain. Her songs, full of rich melodies, are sung with a voice that’s gravel-like and smooth all at once. Genevieve toured her popular debut album ‘Riding the Wind, Forgetting Time’, captivating audiences all over Australia and winning her appearances at many major music festivals. She also scored opening slots for some of the country’s top acts and, in 2013, won the People’s Choice Award at the Telstra Road to Discovery Finals in Tamworth. In a breakthrough year, Genevieve was also selected as one of only three Australian artists to become part of the global Playing

for Change music project, which in turn saw her play Bluesfest at Byron Bay and support Joan Armatrading and Ben Caplin on their Australian sideshows. She has signed a new record deal, and consequently, her muchanticipated second album will be produced by The Hit Factory’s Grammy awardwinner Mark Johnson. Local musician Jye Sharp will bring his fun personality/lifestyle into his solo acoustic performance. Jye will sing his own original songs as well as covers from artists such as Xavier Rudd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters and Matt Corby. Media release, 1 Jan 2015 Noel Plummer, Brackets and Jam

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Art Society to hold its summer exhibition The exhibition, located in the newly named Community Gallery, will be open daily. The exhibition launch will be held on Saturday, January 17 by Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill. Senator O’Neill is the Patron of the Central Coast Art Society. The Summer exhibition

allows members of the Central Coast Art Society to showcase their latest creations. There is always a wide and varied range of subjects entered, with artists working in a mixture of mediums including acrylic, oils, watercolour, ink, pastel and photography. Some works entered are

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory Community Groups ABC - “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170 www.fabcnsw.org.au Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots more - For a FREE calendar call call 0428 461 188 or email cco30s@ live.com.au Central Coast Pension & Welfare Officer Network This group of Volunteers, trained by DVA, to look after servicemen & women, meets at Ourimbah RSL Club at 10:30am 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov 4322 1505 Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents 50s to 70s etc for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each weekend. Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme 4344 5556 0432 110 841 50pssg@gmail.com Community Care Services Central Coast Memory lane - Doing things together Café For people with memory loss & their carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee morning with others experiencing similar circumstances 10am to 11.30am Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Gosford 2nd Wednesday 4324 4244 Gosford Politics in the Pub Come and solve the problems of the world over a friendly drink and a bite to eat. Guest speakers. First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 Mann St, Gosford 0438 363 108 I AM LOST Deep Conversations & systematic exercises for understanding my self & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and modern knowledge. Thurs evening fortnightly 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au Rotary Club of Gosford North A very active community minded club with many projects focussed on assisting youth. If you are keen to support our great projects, get involved with our fun club or discuss joining, please contact Graham Black 0410 509 071, grahamblack@iprimus.com.au Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby International service club improves lives of communities in Australia and overseas. Fun-filled activities, fellowship and friendship breakfasts. Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am 4340 4529 kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Inc. Beginners class PC or Mac Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to Fri for most programs – see website. 10am – 12md or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre. Mthly Meetings, Guest Speaker at Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon 4369 2530 U3A Central Coast Mature age people are invited to participate in a wide range of courses to broaden the mind and make new friends 0408 704 701

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Wyoming social and economic justice, peace GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Community Centre and non-violence, grassroots Mental Health Self Help Group Programs and activities incl. Yoga & democracy and getting Helping thousands to recover from Kadam Sharawa Institute Inc Zumba classes, Art and Craft classes, mental health challenges for more elected 3rd Thur Tibetan Buddhist Group Offering Playgroup & Vacation Care, Support than 55 years to find a GROW group centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Courses in Buddhist Philosophy from groups, Book Club, Community centralcoastgreens@gmail.com near you call 1800 558 268 or visit Beginning to Advanced Level. All Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work www.grow.net.au Australian Labor Party welcome at Green Point Community Development Orders, Centrelink GROW Groups meet Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Centre - Meditation every Thursday Volunteer hours weekly all year round Discussion/action community 7-8pm 4323 7483 issues - 3 levels of Government 0467 558 672 reception@wyomingcc.org.au Meals on Wheels Niagara Park Primary School Delivered meals and flexible 7.30pm 1st Mon each month Koolewong, Point Clare & food options for people with 0410 309 494 Garden Clubs Tascott Progress Association a functional disability kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com Aims to provide resources for Australasian Native Orchid 4382 9401 communication. Special guests, Society Probus Clubs community involvement, heritage, Cultivation and conservation of Aust ParaQuad All Probus clubs have interesting diversity, education, safety and small Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara Specialist healthcare products guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, business opportunities. Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd delivered to your door, for all your make new friends, fellowship. Point Clare Community Hall - 2nd Narara - 8pm continence, wound care and intellectual stimulus, and social Thurs Bi Monthly. 4340 5157 respiratory and nutrition requirements activities. 0411 266 325 Professional Clinic Erina Heights Support available Probus Club of Avoca Community Centres Garden Club 1300 886 601 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Gosford 50+ Leisure and An informal and friendly group, www.brightsky.com.au Bowling Club Learning Centre we enjoy visiting special gardens. www.probussouthpacific.org/ History Groups Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, Garden owners talk on planning and microsites/avocabeach Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor installation. Brisbane Water 4382 3372 Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, 4326 1462 Historical Society Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, linda.syddell@hotmail.com • Coach tours • School educational Probus Club East Gosford Cards, Variety Social, Womens tours • Annual Street Stalls • We have now opened our doors to Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers Matcham Garden Club Participation in History Heritage Week men and women, as a combined 4324 4749 Monthly Meetings and Garden Visits Celebration Margaret Pearce club, 1st Thurs 10am each month with speakers and discussions 4325 2270 - Waterford Retirement Village, Gosford-Narara relating to rare and unusual plants. Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre New comers welcome - Every 2nd Fellowship of First Fleeters 4325 2601 School Holiday activities, playgroup, Thur 12noon to 2.30pm Central Coast For anyone multicultural programs, community 4367 6292 interested in early history or early Public Speaking activities - Rooms for Hire family histories. Don’t need to be a Develop confidence by improving Health Groups admin@gnnc.com.au First Fleeter. your speaking skills. Meetings are 4329 4477 Alcoholics Anonymous Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am entertaining and educational. If you want to drink, 4323 1849 Kariong Neighbourhood Centre that’s your business. Brisbane Waters Breakfast Music ‘KNC provides the local community If you want to stop, Toastmasters Club Brisbane Water Brass with a meeting place and hub for that’s our business. 8:30am-10:30am Brass Band entertainment groups, services and information. Meet every Sat - Progress Hall 2nd and Last Sat each month - The for the community playing all Regular activities include Early Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm Hive and Library Erina Shopping types of popular music childhood clinic, free family law 4323 3890 Centre Rehearsal every Tuesday advice, active playgroup, computer 0459 240 183 7.30pm-10pm classes, OOSH services, fitness Alcoholics Anonymous 0419 274 012 classes, arts & crafts, over 50’s meet every Wed 1230pm Blue Gum Flat Toastmasters friendship group, youth group, social Someone cares Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon Soundwaves groups and many more services. Anglican Church 7.15-9.30pm Men’s acapella 4 part harmony We also have an extensive resource 3 Mann St Gosford Ourimbah RSL chorus - all ages 7pm Mon and DVD library for members to 4362 7227 Central Coast Leagues Club borrow. KNC membership starts at Better Hearing Australia Kieran - 0407 267 675 only $5 per year. 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Support and educational group Club 7:30 to 9:30pm 4340 1724 7 groups across the coast 4340 1929 Sydney Welsh Choir Providing practical experience emcloon@bigpond.net.au Cultural not for profit organisation Kincumber and confidence performing at concerts and various Neighbourhood Centre Learn the benefits to hearing aids Special Interest venues to promotoe the Welsh • Exercise classes Better hearing Australia Central Coast CCLC Bridge Club culture with our singing, also • Yoga for adults and children 4321 0275 Duplicate Bridge-partner not performing for charity fund raising. • Community eco garden www.centralcoast. required for most sessions. www. 4369 3378 • Room hire betterhearingaustralia.org.au cclcbridgeclub.asn.au • Health support groups Central Coast Leagues Club Tempo Terrific Community • Counselling Central Coast Parkinson’s 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat Showband • After school activities Support Group 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon Active showband available to play 4363 1044 We aim to help individuals and their 4323 3456 at your community function. Wide www.kincumber.nsw.au families better manage living with cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au ranging repertuore. Always seeking Parkinson’s Disease new members, come and join us and Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Gueat speakers are a regular Central Coast Art Society have fun with music. Strait Islander Corporation feature of our meetings. Lectures, demonstrations and Follow us on Facebook The Mingaletta community centre 2nd Tue - 1.30pm discussion. Weekly paint-outs Every Monday 5pm to 7pm provides its members and other 1800 644 189 Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Kincumber Uniting Church community groups a meeting place Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am 4365 4414 and referal hub for education, health, Central Coast Prostate Cancer 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social www.tempoterrifi c.com well-being and cultural programs Support Group (Gosford) Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford tempoterrific@live.com through consultative services and Meet last Friday Month City Arts Centre. community programs. Terrigal Uniting Church 4325 1420 Tuggerah Lakes Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au Showband 6 Sydney Ave Umina 9.30am to 12 noon An enthusiastic group of 4342 7515 4367 9600 Central Coast Handweavers, people who play brass admin@mingaletta.com.au www.pcfa.org.au Spinners and Textile Arts Guild instruments, meet every Spinning and weaving, patchwork Tuesday and Thursday Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure Central Coast Prostate Cancer and quilting, felting and other fibre to rehearse their crowdSupport Group (Wyong) and Learning Centre and fabric crafts, community quiting Meet last Monday Month pleasing music and play Regular events Fitness, Yoga, bees - Day and Night Groups Toukley RSL Club at communioty events Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, Line 4325 4743 Homes Ave Toukley dancing,Tai chi, Painting, Bush Park Rd Band Hall www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au 10.00am to 12 noon walking, Indoor bowls, Zumba, Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm 4356 9300 Computer and Ipad courses, Bingo, 0407 406 669 Central Coast Lapidary Club www.pcfa.org.au Concerts on 1st and 3rd Thursday of Minerals & Gems Playgroup month. Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Dying with Dignity NSW, 43845152 Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Central Coast tsc1@tac.com.au Parents and children meet socially Fieldtrips & fossicking Working to give those for the parents to make friends and Weekly Workshops Tues, Thurs, & suffering unrelievedly from learn more about parenting and Volunteering occasionally - Sat 9-2.30pm - Thurs terminal or incurable illness the children to have fun and play Central Coast 7-10pm the legal right to request & together. Refer potential volunteers to 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd receive medical help to die Meets Fridays in School Terms community organisations and provide Ourimbah Quarterly Meetings 0 to 5 yrs support to volunteers and community 4362 2246 4369 8053 Session 1 - 10am to 12 noon organisations. We also provide Session 2 - 1pm to 2.30pm training to volunteers and managers Central Coast Gambling Solutions Gosford Uniting Church Hall of volunteers - Information Sessions Potters Society 129 Donnison St Gosford “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary Gambling help counsellors provide Dedicated to increasing the ceramics free, confidential, professional service 4325 3695 across the Central Coast knowlede, experience and skills of to gamblers, family and friends. gumnutsguc@gmail.com 4329 7122 members and the general public. Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, recruit@volcc.org.au Running classes, workshops, Political Party Gosford, The Entrance. demonstrations, exhibitions and social 4344 7992 Central Coast Greens events - Annual exhibitions in May Branch of Greens NSW, active and December - Open Day in Sept regarding ecological sustainability,

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Women’s Groups Brisbane Water Evening View Club Social activities, outings and functions monthly - new members welcome Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/ Cinema, fashion parades Dinner meeting with guest speaker 4th Tues each month 4325 1688 0466 513 600 Central Coast Vietnam Veterans Association Yoga - Ladies Fully qualified with the international yoga teachers association Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Friday 11am to 12.30pm $6 per session 0419 126 100 Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 4384 3696 Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 10am - 2pm RSL Club 4344 5812 0412 773 441 Gosford RSL Sub-branch Women’s Auxiliary Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Inner Wheel Club of Terrigal Share friendship, social activities as well as fundraising for local, national and international projects. 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal 4385 6276 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Kincumber View Club For ladies looking for a place to make friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, bus trips, movie days and home functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am 4390 2527 Soroptimist International Brisbane Water Soroptimists speak for women and girls of all nations through awareness advocacy and action by supporting national and international programs 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd Wamberal 4367 6331 sibrisbanewater@siswp.org WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Inc WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local businesses around a common theme of wellbeing. to share wisdom and explore lifes potential. Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses check our website for activities. www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

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Out & About

Bear Grylls’ survival course in Glenworth Valley

lenworth Valley will host the first Australian Bear Grylls Survival Academy course in February.

Aspiring adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts will be able to take on this brand new challenge when the Bear Grylls Survival Academy launches in Glenworth Valley which has been specifically pinpointed as the ideal location in Australia for its vast untouched bush landscape and rugged terrain. Participants will have to brave the harsh Australian climate including extreme temperature fluctuations and dense bushland while navigating tough terrain and sandstone formations. 24 Hour Adult Courses and 24 Hour Family Courses will be offered for participants looking to learn the ultimate in self-rescue skills from the world’s most recognised face of survival and outdoor adventure. Both courses are designed to put enrolees’ new found skills to the test and, under the guidance of Bear’s expert team, will be taught techniques including learning to forage, identifying animal runs, wilderness first aid, cooking wild game, navigation by day and night, building

emergency shelters, stalking, self-protection in the wild from attacks and tying knots. The Academy has been designed by Bear Grylls and his close team of highly trained experts. These instructors will guide participants through the gruelling 24 hour course. Each course requires courage, awareness, physical fitness and above all determination which will be key to completing the course. Bear Grylls has become known around the world as the most recognised face of survival and outdoor adventure, with experience gained during his seven seasons of ‘Man vs. Wild’ and his time with the British Reserve Special Forces. His new TV series ‘Get Out Alive’ has been commissioned to air on Discovery Channel Australia in January. “Some of my toughest times have lasted for less than 24 hours yet have had the greatest impact on me,” said Bear Grylls. “And that’s the goal on the 24 hour course: push

yourself and learn lifesaving skills and attitudes such as resourcefulness and calm under pressure. “It’s fun, empowering and has proved itself as such a positive experience in people’s lives time after time,” he said. Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures managing director Mr Barton Lawler said: “We are proud to partner with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy to offer these exciting courses to adventure seekers from around the country.” “The course will be set in a remote location on our 3,000 acre wilderness property. “Participants will feel like they are in the middle of nowhere, and will have to draw on both their mental and physical strength to overcome the challenges faced and see if they have what it takes to survive. “It’s bound to push adventurers to their limits,” said Mr Lawler. Media release, 31 Dec 2014 Karen Evans, Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures

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See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263 Brisbane Water Friday, Jan 23 Picture Theatre, 6pm-10pm Park, Wednesday Jan 7 National Park, 9am-4:30pm Aboriginal Bush Tucker Special Waterbugs Wednesday Jan 14 The Central Coast Art Detectives, Brisbane Water and Tools, Brisbane water Turtles and Trash Marine Society Summer Exhibition National Park, 9am-11am National Park, 10am-2pm Discovery Talk, Central launch, Gosford Regional Coast Marine Discovery Friday Jan 9 Saturday Jan 24 Gallery, 2pm Special Waterbugs Centre, Terrigal, 7pm-8pm Rip Awareness Random Refund Event Sunday Jan 18 Detectives, Brisbane Water Demonstrations, Cash for Containers Photography Basics: MacMasters Beach Beach National Park, 9am-11am Brackets and Jam, Campaign, Central Coast Learning to See 2, Brisbane SLSC, 2pm National Park, Kincumba Mountain, Marine Discovery Centre, Water Friday Jan 30 Terrigal, 6:30pm-7pm 9:30am-12:30pm 7:30pm Keith Hall and Pat Dow Beyondblue National Avoca Beachside Beyondblue National Band, Avoca Beach Hotel, Kincumber Market, Heazlett Park Roadshow, Coast Roadshow, 8:30pm Community Centre, North Avoca Cricket Club, Erina Foreshore, Avoca Beach, Oval, 4pm-7pm 9am-2pm Gosford, 12pm-3pm Sunday Feb 1 Photography Basics: Thursday Jan 15 Tuesday Jan 20 Saturday Jan 10 Learning to See 3, Bouddi Special Sea Creature Special Sea Creature Grizlee Train ep launch, National Park, 9:30amAvoca Beach Hotel, 7:30pm Treasure Hunt, Bouddi Treasure Hunt, Bouddi 12:30pm Beyondblue National National Park9:30am-12pm National Park, 2pm-4pm Harry Hooker, Kincumber Thursday Feb 5 Roadshow, Erina Fair, 9amFriday Jan 16 Hotel, 7:30pm 4pm Home Ground Cricket Special Sea Creature Tour, Mount Penang, Treasure Hunt, Bouddi Wednesday Jan 21 Sunday Jan 11 Kariong Aboriginal Bush Tucker Photography Basics: National Park, 11am-1pm and Tools, Brisbane water Friday Feb 6 Learning to See 1, Brisbane Saturday Jan 17 National Park, 10am-2pm Water National Park, Home Ground Cricket Girrakool – Piles Creek 9:30am-12:30pm Tour, Mount Penang, Loop Walk, Brisbane Water Thursday Jan 22 Blues Jam, MacMasters Kariong Get Healthy and Happy National Park, 8:45amBeach SLSC, 3:30pm Walk Mt Bouddi to Maitland Sunday Feb 15 2:30pm Bouddi National, Beginners Paddle our Bay, Monday Jan 12 Steve Smyth, The Beyondblue National Parks – Explore Beautiful 9:30am, free Rhythm Hut, Gosford, Roadshow, Avoca Beach Brisbane Water National 6:30pm

rganisers of the Narara Ecoburbia Festival are inviting applications to exhibit, sell, speak, provide food, run a workshop or provide entertainment at the next festival to be held on Saturday, April 11, at Narara Valley High School.

The main themes for the 2015 festival include sustainable buildings and housing (including renewable energy and living with fire); music and community building; gardening and permaculture; suburban design and planning; natural health and food; art, craft and eco-living generally; and the inter-

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embers of the Central Coast branch of the Australia for a Constitutional Monarchy attended a luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney on Friday, November 28, following the annual meeting.

Central Coast members were led by chairman Mr Malcolm Brooks and several members of the Sydney headquarters were introduced to those present. Prime Minister Mr Tony

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Rural Fire Brigade seeks new blood angrove Mountain Rural Fire Brigade has made the call for new members to join their dynamic community based team.

The group’s current membership of both men and women includes retirees, students, some under 18 years of age, IT experts, farmers as well as many with numerous other occupations. NSW Rural Fire Service members attend a range of incidents and activities including bush and grass fires, house and structure fires, storm damage, search and rescue, motor vehicle accidents, community education and bush fire mitigation. The group’s values include mutual respect, adaptability and resourcefulness, the idea of being one team with many players and one purpose,

integrity and trust, support, friendship and camaraderie, community and environment, knowledge and learning. The members of the brigade are able to undertake nationally recognised training in many areas, including general bushfire and village type firefighting, right through to being trained in leading large crews of people undertaking particular roles. Another important role is that of community engagement, where the group assists the community in preparing for bushfire related incidents. Generally, a member of the brigade can be involved in all of the above and will

give whatever time they have. Mangrove Mountain Brigade regularly trains on Wednesday nights for a couple of hours and occasionally on Saturday mornings. Training ranges from out in the field or in the brigade shed, developing skills and addressing the training needs of members. Interested people are invited to visit the team on Wednesday nights at their shed located next to the soccer field on Bloodtree Rd. Newsletter, 5 Dec 2014 Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community News

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a much sought after events precinct.” Over 2,000 patrons enjoyed the show headlined by the Hoodoo Gurus and Mental as Anything, and also featuring local acts Manana and Jellyfish. “We are focused on becoming a diverse, multipurpose facility, and I think we have now proven that we can deliver to the region a premier entertainment precinct for functions, events, festivals, exhibitions as well as horse racing,” said Heddo. Media release, 25 Nov 2014 James Heddo, The Entertainment Grounds

Gosford Council's CEO Mr Paul Anderson and Gosford City mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna using the new, free public Wi-Fi in Gosford's Kibble Park

osford’s Kibble Park has been turned into an internet hotspot after Gosford Council switched on free, high-speed public Wi-Fi in the area on Tuesday, November 18.

Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said that free internet access in Gosford’s Kibble Park was great for residents, visitors and tourists. “Providing reliable and free Wi-Fi services in Kibble Park is part of our strategy to build a better Gosford,” Mr Anderson said. “Free internet access is a real value-add for everyone who uses the park each day and just one of the many initiatives we’re rolling out to help Gosford become a dynamic, globally recognised smart city. “Our councillors have been very passionate about getting this up and running for the community,” he said. Kibble Park’s Wi-Fi hotspot service is free for anyone with a portable Wi-Fi enabled device such as a mobile phone, tablet or laptop computer. The service can be accessed by visiting the park, logging on to the network ‘Gosfordfreewifi’ and accepting the terms and conditions – all without having to contact council. “We’re already looking at whether we can expand the rollout of free public WiFi in the city centre to cover William St Mall, down to the Gosford waterfront as well as Central Coast Stadium,” said Mr Anderson. Media release, 18 Nov 2014 Gosford Council media

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Page 22 - January 7, 2015 - Coast Community News

Feature race day of the year to be held he $150,000 Gosford Gold Cup (2100m) will be run at The Entertainment Grounds, Gosford Racecourse, as a Twilight Meeting on Friday, January 9.

The program on this day features Group 3 Gosford RSL Belle of the Turf Stakes (1600m) and the Listed De Bortoli Wines Takeover Target Stakes (1200m). To further strengthen the racing on this day, the Club has decided to add the $40,000 Malcolm Cusick Stakes, a Class 4 Hcp over 1200m. “This is our feature race day of the year, and we have the opportunity to offer premium racing at a time where we are confident we can attract a large crowd,”

said Gosford Race Club CEO Mr James Heddo. “The population of the Central Coast swells significantly during the summer holidays, and we are continuing to work hard to offer an attractive race day experience to our customers,” he said. As part of this day, Gosford Race Club will host A Sporting Afternoon with confirmed guests including former champion Wallaby Phil Waugh, Central Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss and South Sydney Football

manager Mark Ellison. The event will be hosted by Sky Sports Radio personality Jimmy Smith. Mr Heddo said Gosford Race Club has had record attendances throughout this season’s Summer Carnival. “We have attracted many new customers over the summer period and I am sure this will continue with a fantastic event this Friday,” said Heddo. Media release, 5 Jan 2015 James Heddo, Gosford Race Club

Rip current movements displayed eachgoers are being given a valuable lesson in surf safety this summer holidays with surf lifesavers releasing fluoro dye into the surf to highlight rip current movements at Avoca, Terrigal, Umina, MacMasters and Killcare beaches.

Many people are unaware of the dangers of rips, how to spot them and what to do if they are caught in one. Over 20 people die from rips throughout Australia annually, more than bushfires, cyclones, floods and sharks combined. The new initiative is part of Surf Life Saving Central Coast’s (SLSCC) strategy to improve beachgoers’ understanding of rips and build better community surf awareness in order to reduce coastal injuries and drowning along the coastline.

Study to assess viability of a film and television industry osford Council will complete a study that assesses how to make the Central Coast, especially Gosford City, ‘film friendly’ and encourage more screen production in the region.

G LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

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Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

WED - 7 0300 - 0.49 0926 - 1.75 1600 - 0.35 2200 - 1.35 SAT - 10 0457 - 0.59 1112 - 1.58 1743 - 0.45 2357 - 1.34 TUE - 13 0133 - 1.35 0731 - 0.71 1328 - 1.32 1952 - 0.55 FRI - 16 0423 - 1.51 1100 - 0.60 1646 - 1.24 2239 - 0.53 MON - 19 0024 - 0.41 0658 - 1.85 1337 - 0.25 1931 - 1.43

THU - 8 0337 - 0.52 1000 - 1.71 1633 - 0.38 2237 - 1.35 SUN - 11 0542 - 0.63 1151 - 1.49 1821 - 0.48 WED - 14 0229 - 1.38 0840 - 0.72 1430 - 1.25 2045 - 0.57 SAT - 17 0517 - 1.62 1158 - 0.49 1746 - 1.29 2332 - 0.47 TUE - 20 0115 - 0.35 0746 - 1.94 1424 - 0.16 2021 - 1.49

FRI - 9 0415 - 0.55 1036 - 1.65 1707 - 0.41 2315 - 1.35 MON - 12 0043 - 1.34 0633 - 0.68 1235 - 1.40 1903 - 0.52 THU - 15 0327 - 1.43 0953 - 0.68 1539 - 1.22 2143 - 0.56 SUN - 18 0608 - 1.73 1249 - 0.37 1841 - 1.36 WED - 21 0205 - 0.30 0835 - 2.00 1511 - 0.11 2111 - 1.55

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

The Central Coast is seen as having a competitive advantage over Sydney as a production location for the Australian film and television industry as well as providing a broad variety of filming locations, abundant accommodation and highspeed National Broadband Network access. Attracting more screen production to the region would also have positive flow on effects for tourism, employment and the local economy. The study will also advise on the viability of setting up a local screen authority or management group, which would oversee, market and implement the proposed ‘film friendly’ policy. Media statement, 25 Nov 2014 Gosford Council media

In total, there will be eight rip awareness demonstrations across the Central Coast. Lifesavers will be handing out educational flyers, and will also provide rescue demonstrations and commentary as part of the events. According to Surf Life Saving statistics, the number one cause of coastal drowning is people caught in rips and the majority of rescues performed by surf lifesavers are due to people caught in rip currents. SLSCC CEO Mr Chris

Parker emphasised: “The most important thing beachgoers can do to avoid rips is to swim between the red and yellow flags. “Surf lifesavers place the flags in safer areas, away from rip currents. “And if beachgoers are in doubt, they simply shouldn’t go out into the surf,” said Mr Parker. Media release, 16 Dec 2014 Chris Parker, SLSCC

Freemasons donate thermal imaging camera

he Copacabana Brigade of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has a new firefighting device thanks to the Central Coast Freemasons.

The Freemasons have donated a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) to the Copacabana Brigade. This firefighting tool allows fire-fighters to see areas of heat through smoke, darkness or heat barriers. “These hand-held cameras assist fire-fighters to identify the source of fires, detect hot spots and

locate trapped victims,” said Copacabana Brigade captain Clint Pressley. “This is an invaluable tool, not just for the coming fire season, but for many years ahead and it’s all because of the support from the Freemasons on the Central Coast. “We attend more than 100 fire and emergency service calls every year.

“This device will get a good work out. “We are very grateful for the support from the Freemasons on the Central Coast,” said Mr Pressley. Media release, 9 Dec 2014 Rolfe Poole, NSW Rural Fire Service

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Coast Community News - January 7, 2015 - Page 23

Mariners’ win is the start of a better year for the team entral Coast Mariners will enter the brief summer Hyundai A-League pause for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup full of confidence after Phil Moss’s side claimed a well-earned 2-0 win over Melbourne City in Gosford on Sunday, January 4.

A double from livewire attacker Mitchell Duke helped steer the Mariners past John van’t Schip’s side on the banks of the Brisbane Water – the win coming after an improved attacking display by the yellow and navy and a determined defensive performance which saw Liam Reddy produce a number of fine saves to thwart City’s many attacking weapons. The Mariners took the lead early in the contest when Duke capitalised on a precise pass from attacking midfield whiz Glen Trifiro. Seizing his opportunity, Duke slid an accurate effort of his own beyond opposition goal keeper, Tando Velaphi to score his first goal since the opening day of the campaign. In the 27th minute, Duke nabbed his third goal of the season, in the process doubling his side’s advantage. Hungarian midfielder Richard Vernes showed good determination to win the ball on the edge of the area and poke it into Duke’s path, before the Mariners number nine let fly with a firm strike that beat Velaphi for pace. Central Coast didn’t have it all their own way in the first 45 however, twice Reddy needed to produce some of his best work to keep the City slickers at bay. In the 38th minute Reddy denied Slovenian star Robert Koren, and just before half time the former

Sydney United 58 shotstopper showed cat-like reflexes to thwart Socceroo Aaron Mooy from close range. Thirteen minutes after the interval, the visitors were reduced to 10 men after Velaphi raced out of his area in an attempt to beat the dynamic Duke to the ball. Unfortunately for the City, custodian Duke got a touch on the ball just ahead of the former Perth Glory man. Velaphi then clattered into Duke outside of the area, and while referee Peter Green dismissed Velaphi, Duke, who may otherwise have netted a hat trick, was also forced from the field with an injury. Despite having a numerical disadvantage, the 10 men of City showed good enterprise as they attempted to find a way to reduce the deficit. In the 77th minute, it was Mariner’s goal keeper Reddy to the rescue again as he denied former Muangthong United midfielder Erik Paartalu. Duke’s injury on the hour mark opened an opportunity for new Central Coast Mariners recruit Travis Major to make his Hyundai A-League debut, and throughout his 30 minute cameo, the former Blacktown City FC man showed he has the qualities to worry defences in Australia’s top flight. In the 84th minute Major put a ripping cross into the

box which fellow substitute Matthew Sim rose to meet, but couldn’t quite direct on target. Melbourne had a late opportunity to reduce the arrears through James Brown, however, the Mariners defence did well to block his shot and see out the game as 2-0 victors. Following the contest, Central Coast Mariners’ boss, Phil Moss said that the win was the result of his players and staff sticking together and believing in the Club’s football vision. “It just shows what our dressing room is made of and how much desire and camaraderie there is between the players and staff,” Moss said. “That’s a very rewarding victory, I think it matches the performance. “It’s nothing less than the players deserve. “It’s an accumulation of belief and desire and confidence and I think last week was a real turning point for us at home to score three goals. “I think that gave us the confidence to know that we can score goals and that we’re good enough to score goals. “I thought we looked threatening just about every time we went forward tonight and that’s something that we have been working on. “I keep saying that we are rebuilding a football team and stage one was to play football, and stage two is to turn good football into

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effective football – we’re starting to do that more and more now. “I have to give full credit to the senior players for keeping the dressing room together throughout a long spell without a win. “I am just over the moon for the players tonight and all the staff.” Moss said his team cannot afford to get ahead of itself, and took time to dedicate the win to Central Coast boxing legend Troy Waters. “Let’s not get carried away, it’s only a win,” he said. “It’s four points from six

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to start the New Year and it’s a sign that 2015 is going to be a better year than the end of 2014. “We have to get back on the training pitch next week and work hard and make sure that we turn these four points into seven when we play Sydney FC. “I’d like to dedicate that win to Troy Waters who is a Central Coast ex World Boxing Champion. “He has just been through a terrible time with his family with cancer and he’s just got out of hospital after a bone-marrow transplant. “Troy came into the

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dressing room just before kick-off and gave the boys a few words of encouragement, and I really do think that that sent them out there with just that little bit of extra inspiration,” Moss said. Central Coast Mariners players and staff will be given a few days off before the Club begins its preparations for its next home match against Sydney FC on January 24, plus the second half of the Hyundai A-League 2014/15 season. Media release, 4 Jan 2015 Central Coast

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