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Gosford future to be decided at election

osford residents are required to vote for their preferred local government candidates on Saturday, September 8.

There are 41 candidates contesting the Gosford Council election.

These are made up of two groups of independents, Labor, Liberal, Central Coast First, Central Coast Greens and two independent candidates.

The city of Gosford covers an area of 1029 square kilometres, stretching east to the Tasman Sea, south to the Hawkesbury River, west to the Judge Dowling Range, and north to meet the Cessnock and Wyong Shires on a border through Kulnura, Lisarow and Forresters Beach.

Gosford Council comprises 10 councillors who are elected for a four year term to direct and control the affairs of the Council, in accordance with the Local Government Act. The councillors review

the performance of the Council and its delivery of services, financial and management plans and its annual budget.

The work of Councillors is voluntary and a small allowance is paid to compensate them for the cost of attending the many Council meetings and carrying out their civic duties.

Each September the Council also elects one of its members to the office of mayor.

The mayor chairs all Council meetings and is chief spokesperson and civic leader.

Candidates for the Gosford Council local government elections were asked to provide 250 words about what they have done and will do for Gosford.

See pages 5-9 for their responses.

Where to vote

Avoca Beach Public School

Ettalong Public School

Booker Bay Pre-School

Glenvale Special School

Brisbane Water Secondary

Gosford East Public School

College-Umina Campus

Gosford

Brisbane Water Secondary

Community Centre

College-Woy Woy Campus

Gosford Public School

Calga - Mount White Bush

Henry Kendall High School

Fire Brigade

Holgate Public School

School

Chertsey Public School

Kariong Public School

Copacabana Public School

Kincumber Public School

Davistown Progress Hall

Kincumber Youth Centre

Empire Bay Public School

Kulnura Public Hall

Erina Community Trust Hall Erina Heights Public School

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Learning Centre

Umina Uniting Church

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Wagstaffe Community Hall

Niagara

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Terrigal Primary School

Wamberal Public School

Patonga Progress Hall

South Woy Woy Progress

The Bays Community Hall

Woy Woy South Public School

Lisarow Public School

Pearl

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Tuggerah Lakes Secondary

Wyoming Community Centre

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College -Tumbi Umbi Campus

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Erina High School Assembly

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Sydney Town Hall

Umina Community Hall

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Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and

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Gosford LGA emergency services directory

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations

G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4351 3388 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

Accommodation Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Cassie4Youth 4322 3197 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Youth Accom Hotline 1800 424 830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

Family and Relationships

Animal Rescue

Health

Parents Helpline 132 055 Centacare Gosford 4324 6403 Gosford Family Support Service 4340 1099 Horizons (For men with children) 4333 5111 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966 Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Gosford Hospital 4320 2111 Cancer Hotline 131 120 Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991 Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114 Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636

Counselling Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 Centacare: 4324 6403 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Problems, Habits & Addiction G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9564 1574 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848

Emergency Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Woy Woy Police Station 4323 5599 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Gosford City Council 4325 8222 Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Welfare Services Donnison St. Restaurant 4325 3540 Gosford Family Support 4340 1585 Horizons Family Services 4334 3377 Meals on Wheels Gosford 4363 7111 Woy Woy 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford - 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

Crisis Services and Helplines Lifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Parents Helpline 13 20 55 Indigenous Call Centre 136 380 Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 Family Drug Support 1300 368 186

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Announcing the group’s policies for the September council elections, Mr Ian Kilpatrick said that Central Coast First was committed to “fair representation of sub-regions” within the Gosford local government area, with “the creation of wards in Gosford Council”.

Mr Kilpatrick said both he and his number two candidate, Ettalong resident Daryl Lynch, were particularly concerned about past Council commitment to the Peninsula.

“The Peninsula has been forgotten by Gosford Council for far too long,” said Mr Kilpatrick.

“We need to see funding committed to improve local roads, kerbing, guttering and drainage.

“We have a strong team of local residents and business owners, who live in the area, have families in the area and understand the challenges faced by Coast residents.

“We represent the entire Coast with representatives from the Peninsula to Somersby.

“We are committed to meeting and consulting with the community so that when we get to Council we can get straight to work addressing the issues that really matter,” he said.

Mr Kilpatrick said that Central Coast First was committed to ensuring the provision of a wide range of recreational, social and educational facilities, including a university campus in the Gosford Council precinct; job opportunities; and the provision of appropriate services and recreational facilities for the retired and aged.

Media Release, 16 Aug 2012 Ian Kilpatrick, Central Coast First

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wo Central Coast locals, Teigan van Roosmalen and Liesl Tesch will represent Australia at the Paralympics in London from Aug, 29 to Sept, 9.

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Swimmer, Teigan van Roosmalen, who attended Terrigal High School, was born with ushers syndrome, a hereditary disease affecting her hearing.

She was the youngest person in the world to receive a cochlear implant.

Teigan, 21, competed at the 2008 World Cup in Manchester and won two bronze medals.

Later that year, at her

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Gosford Council has adopted a design for the upgrade of the Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf.

The option was one of three that were advertised for public comment after the Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf Concept Report was presented to the council last December.

The report was prepared after a public meeting was held to gather information and to assess the needs of the boating and general community.

A vessel usage investigation

was also undertaken of craft and persons using the wharf.

The study was undertaken with a dollar-for-dollar grant funding from NSW Maritime under the 2009-10 Better Boating Program.

The council is now investigating funding opportunities for the design and construction of Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf in accordance with option two.

At the meeting, the council also

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decided to impose a levy of $7000 per year per wharf on vessels with a capacity of 120 passengers or more.

Scenic and tourist cruises that picked up and dropped off passengers from the same wharf would be exempt.

Gosford Labor Crs Jim Macfadyen and Vicki Scott proposed the motion on the basis that it “would deliver upgrades

to wharves on the Peninsula, particularly the commuter facilities at Ettalong and Wagstaffe”.

“This is a similar levy to what is imposed by Pittwater Council,” said Cr Macfadyen.

“Up until this point, Gosford hasn’t received any income for the heavy use of our wharves by private operators.

“At the same time, Council has been incurring expenses year after year for upkeep and maintenance.

“The funds raised will be quarantined for wharf upgrades across the city.

“Top of the list for improvement will be the commuter wharves at Ettalong and Wagstaffe.

“Once the levy is implemented, there will be discussions with the local communities and ferry commuters about what upgrades are needed,” said Cr Macfadyen.

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reen Point C h r i s t i a n College competed in the Taree, Hunter and Central Coast Christian Schools Association (THACCCSA) Zone Secondary Athletics Carnival at Hunter Sports Stadium, Glendale on Friday, August 3.

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There were 67 competitors from Green Point and they all represented the College with great pride.

The Girls Opens Relay Team kicked off the meet, consisting of Jessica McGillivray (Year 8), Madeline Linnet (Year 8), Laura Amos (Year 8) and Kate Linnet (Year 9), who not won but also broke the previous record with a time

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There are 41 candidates contesting the Gosford Council election.

These are made up of two groups of independents, Labor, Liberal, Central Coast First, Central Coast Greens and two independent candidates.

The city of Gosford covers an area of 1029 square kilometres, stretching east to the Tasman Sea, south to the Hawkesbury River, west to the Judge Dowling Range, and north to meet the Cessnock and Wyong Shires on a border through Kulnura, Lisarow and Forresters Beach.

Gosford Council comprises 10 councillors who are elected for a four year term to direct and control the affairs of the Council, in accordance with the Local Government Act. The councillors review

Teigan van Roosmalen

of 54.21.

Green Point also broke other long standing records including Lachlan Apps in the 12years Boys 100m with a time of 12.90 broke the previous record of 13.03.

He also broke the previous 12 years boys 400m record of 1:07.67 with a time of 1:05.26 and the 12years Boys Long Jump record 4.55m with a distance of 4.73m.

Ross competes in Olympic track final

Zach Bolton broke the 15 years Boys 400m 56.97 record with a time of 55.89, Jordan Fleming broke the 16 years Boys 200m record of 23.72 with a time of 22.69, Logan Palmer broke the 15 years Boys 4kg Shot Put 12.07m record with a distance of 12.60m and Nicola McDermott broke the 16years High Jump with a leap of 1.70m.

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Ross competed alongside team members Anthony Alozie, Isaac Ntiamoah and Andrew McCabe and ran the last leg for the team.

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Australia placed seventh with a time of 38.43 seconds, 1.59 seconds behind the first placed Jamaican team of Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Michael Frater and Nesta Carter.

The former Henry Kendall High School student competed in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, and placed sixth in the 4 x 100m relay and 20th place in the men’s 100m.

Avoca Beach Public School

Ettalong Public School

Booker Bay Pre-School

Glenvale Special School

Brisbane Water Secondary

Gosford East Public School

College-Umina Campus

Gosford

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Community Centre

College-Woy Woy Campus

Gosford Public School

Calga - Mount White Bush

Henry Kendall High School

Fire Brigade

Holgate Public School

School

Point Clare Scout Hall

Kariong Public School

Narara Uniting Church

Saratoga

Kincumber Public School

Niagara

Association Community Hall

Davistown Progress Hall

Kincumber Youth Centre

Centre

Empire Bay Public School

Kulnura Public Hall

Patonga Progress Hall

Chertsey Public School Copacabana Public School

Erina Community Trust Hall

Lisarow Public School

Pearl

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Mangrove Mountain Public

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Council is expecting to move the dredge into the channel by the end of August, where it will remain until the start of October.

The dredge is currently sitting in Wallarah Creek at San Remo, where it was

put back into the water after being removed and transported to Council’s Charmhaven Depot to undergo out of water maintenance.

“The dredging works will involve the removal of anywhere between 30,000 to 80,000 cubic metres of sand from the channel,” said Council’s natural areas operations manager Mr Luke Sulkowski.

“Although it is open at the moment, dredging will mean we can realign the channel and assist in

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the performance of the Council and its delivery of services, financial and management plans and its annual budget.

The work of Councillors is voluntary and a small allowance is paid to compensate them for the cost of attending the many Council meetings and carrying out their civic duties.

Each September the Council also elects one of its members to the office of mayor.

The mayor chairs all Council meetings and is chief spokesperson and civic leader.

Candidates for the Gosford Council local government elections were asked to provide 250 words about what they have done and will do for Gosford.

See pages 5-9 for their responses.

Where to vote

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oshua Ross of Woy Woy competed in the Men’s 4 x 100 metre relay final in the last track and field event on day 15, the last day of the London Olympics.

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first Paralympic Games in Beijing, she made the final in four of her six races and set several personal bests.

Among the most decorated and respected members of the Australian team, five-time Paralympian Liesl Tesch is a teacher at Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Woy Woy Campus.

Liesl, who will compete in sailing, was involved in a bike accident which resulted in incomplete paraplegia.

She has won medals in several Paralympic Games in wheelchair basketball, and in London, will be competing in sailing, a sport she only took up in January last year.

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‘Option two’ adopted for Woy Woy wharf The council adopted “option two” at its August 7 meeting, after considering five submissions and discussion from specialist council offers.

Council was told that the option offered advantages to local recreational boat owners and fishermen.

It had an increased mooring area on the floating pontoon and foreshore wharf-boardwalk, and an increased fishing area away from the commercial and high pedestrian traffic areas.

It also had the ability to add further moorings to floating pontoon at the western end similar to “option one” if required in the future.

It also separated passenger and commercial vessels to the eastern end of the proposed pontoon and existing commercial wharf.

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“Central Coast First is committed to ensuring that the Peninsula receives its fair share of funding.”

If elected to council, Mr Kilpatrick said Central Coast First would implement management plans for Ettalong and Umina beaches, improve local infrastructure, develop entertainment venues for Ettalong, Umina and Woy Woy and encourage local business.

Mr Kilpatrick said the team was focused on jobs, equity for the Peninsula and would have a “can do” attitude in Council.

“Central Coast First is a coalition of independent Coast residents and business owners, nonaligned to the major political parties or vested interest groups,” said Mr Kilpatrick.

“Central Coast First is committed to building a brighter future for the Coast through increased local employment opportunities, while preserving and promoting the Coast lifestyle.

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preventing closure of the channel.

“On this occasion, we will be concentrating on dredging a large section at the southern side of the channel,” said Mr Sulkowski.

The sand spoil collected as a result of the dredging works would be used to renourish the northern side of the channel near Karagi Park and Dunleith Caravan Park at The Entrance North.

“There has been erosion occurring over the last 12

months at this location,” said Mr Sulkowski “Our first priority is normally to place the sand on The Entrance North Beach, but there is a large beach there at the moment; although we may still revert to placing sand there should we sufficiently nourish the northern side of the channel.

“Dredging the channel and removing sand not only assists in the tidal interchange between the ocean and the lake, it also

helps to nourish other areas and allow for the establishment of dunes and offshore sand banks to help reduce the potential effects of erosion,” said Mr Sulkowski.

Work is expected to occur six days a week.

“It’s good to see that dredging will again start to realign the channel and help provide closure before the summer season,” said member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson.

“Council has been doing

a great job managing the channel over many years and I believe the latest works will again improve the amenity of this popular tourism venue,” Mr Thomson said.

Council is currently finalising operational matters before setting an official start date for the dredge to return to the channel.

Media releases, 15 Aug 2012 Wyong Council Media David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson MP

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Labor commits to Ambassadors Program abor Candidates elected to Gosford Council will work to establish an Ambassadors Program to promote the benefits of the city and attract business investment, major events and tourism, according to candidate Mr Peter McCabe.

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Mr McCabe said that elected Labor Councillors would seek dollar for dollar funding from the State Government to appoint four ambassadors who would attend conferences and high-level gatherings across Australia selling the benefits of doing business in Gosford City.

Each of the four ambassadors would have expertise in business attraction or major events, sport, arts or community and not-for-profit.

“We are fortunate to have dozens of people on the Central Coast who are well known and respected in each of these fields at a national level,” said Mr McCabe.

“There was a classic example just last week when Olympic gold medallist Tom Slingsby told a captive national audience that he couldn’t wait to get home to Terrigal for a beer.

“That’s advertising and

publicity for the Central Coast that no amount of money can buy.

“The Ambassadors program would seek to harness the talent, networks and celebrity status of local stars to be sales reps for Gosford City.

“Gosford City is home to a stellar line-up of sportspeople, actors, musicians, successful business operators and respected community workers.

“Most of them are passionate about advancing the Central Coast and talk very positively about home.

“Using their status and talent to put a spotlight on Gosford makes sense.

“The role of ambassadors would be largely voluntary, with the program designed to cover reasonable costs like travel, accommodation and conference fees,” he said.

Media Release, 14 Aug 2012 Peter McCabe, Labor

Election

Independent group to contest local elections osford Cr Craig Doyle is heading up a five candidate independent group that will contest the September 8 local government elections.

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Cr Doyle said he was proud to be running for his fourth term on Gosford Council supported by four strong independent women with fresh ideas for the direction of the area.

“Women are underrepresented in all tiers of government including local government and, by ensuring we ran four amazing local women candidates on the ticket, we hope with the communities support to ensure more women are elected to council to address this gender imbalance,” said Cr Doyle.

“In addition to a female dominated team, it is vital that there are true independents on Council to ensure Gosford Council is not controlled by party politics or influenced by party biases,” he said.

Well known as the road warrior, Cr Doyle

is constantly lobbying and driving the need for Gosford City to attract its fair share of roads and infrastructure funding.

Running number two is Leanne Sutherland, a local business consultant and full time working mother who supports her child with a disability.

“Leanne is an inspiration and has had a long term interest in local government and will be a great addition to Gosford Council,” said Cr Doyle.

Passionate yet level headed Leanne works daily as a number cruncher and blends this attention to detail with a keen compulsion to ensure the needs of the local community are improved, particularly those of older residents and people living with a disability, their carers and family.

Following in number

three position, Rebecca Gracia is a full time mother of three and student studying urban, regional development and social sustainability at the University of Newcastle.

Ms Gracia spent her early years on the Peninsula and said she has a strong connection to the waterfront at Woy Woy. “As a parent of three young children I understand the pressures and concerns of parents raising children in this community.

“I want to see our beautiful natural environment preserved, but at the same time the area is lacking in 20-35 year olds, because there is not enough exciting employment opportunities available,” said Ms Gracia.

Emily Rudd holds the number four position on the ticket bringing her unique

Filipino background and multicultural experience to the team.

Ms Rudd is a local school teacher and has a passion for supporting wider education options and the magic of promoting understanding of different cultures within the community.

Running number five is the youngest team member Joanne Sarolis.

Joanne, 21, is a full time Law student at the University of Newcastle and lives on the Coast.

She said she is keen to ensure the voice of youth is heard in Council.

Jo said she loves the Coast and wishes to see the intellectual property of the Coast’s young people remain here by ensuring work opportunities and entertainment options for young people are improved.

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Election Mayor urges responsible voting

Waterfront will create local jobs

ollowing the announcement that he is retiring from public office, Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher is urging residents to vote responsibly in the upcoming September local government elections.

abor’s Team contesting the Gosford Council elections in September have released their policy statement on the future of the Gosford Waterfront and the message is simple -“Get on with creating local jobs”.

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First elected to Council in 2004, Cr Maher has served four one year terms as mayor, including the past two years and has held a number of high profile positions across the community.

Having seen Gosford Council develop into a strong and cohesive entity during his time in office, Cr Maher hopes to see the Council continue in this direction.

“At the time I was elected, Gosford Council was somewhat dysfunctional and I have witnessed its transformation over the past eight years.

“This can largely be attributed to the hard work and cooperation of the Councillors

serving in the previous two terms.

“While as councillors and individuals we will always have differing viewpoints, we have been able to put these aside to work for the good of our community.

“We have enjoyed a number of notable achievements together including the Surf Club Redevelopment Program, fluoridation of our water supply and the establishment of the Central Coast Water Corporation,” said Cr Maher.

Cr Maher has thanked his fellow Councillors and wished the incoming Council every success.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to work alongside

many people I respect and admire, fellow Councillors and staff, in serving the people of Gosford.

“I would like to thank each and every person who has assisted in realising the visions of Council and our community over the past eight years and wish the incoming councillors all the best in their endeavours.

“I encourage all residents to consider their choices for candidates carefully in these upcoming elections to ensure the new Council can continue this positive momentum and work together for the good of Gosford City,” Cr Maher said.

Media Release, 13 Aug 2012 Gosford Council Media

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Candidate Mr Peter McCabe said Labor firmly believed that a vibrant and exciting development near to the waterfront would be the catalyst needed to stimulate the local economy, create jobs and revitalise the whole city, including the CBD. He said that Labor was committed to improving the waterfront concept designs, making sure that vital community assets like a swimming complex are included.

“The plan for the waterfront isn’t perfect, but there are some very exciting elements that will bring enormous benefits to the Central Coast,” said Mr McCabe.

“Doing something vibrant

and exciting on the waterfront that creates jobs will kick-start the revitalisation of the whole of Gosford City.

“Young workers on the Central Coast shouldn’t have to accept a life sentence of commuting.

“There are families all over the Coast screaming out for bigger and better playgrounds, an arts precinct and better open spaces, these are all features of the plans for Gosford Waterfront.

“Business is calling out for in injection of high-quality commercial and office space, the plans for Gosford Waterfront deliver on this also.

“If we say ‘no’ as a community to the waterfront concept plans, it’s just a free

pass for the State Government to send money away from the Central Coast to Sydney, the Illawarra and the Hunter.

“The message is simple – get on with creating local jobs and better opportunities for future generations of the Central Coast.

“As a young man with a young family I am encouraging everyone who wants to see a bright future for Gosford to support the Labor ticket and support jobs for our region.

“I am afraid that saying ‘no’ to the revitalisation of Gosford will be the final nail in the coffin for the city,” said Mr McCabe.

Media Release, 22 Aug 2012 Peter McCabe, Labor

Public shows support

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osford Council Liberal candidates said they were delighted with the interest shown by local residents in their Local Jobs for Local People policy.

“Over 300 people showed their support of our policy by adding their names to our survey, said leader of the Liberal council ticket Cr Jeff Strickson.

“We are continually

shocked by the local unemployment figures, which show that the Central Coast records a substantially higher level of unemployment than both NSW and Australia as a whole.

“Youth unemployment for the Central Coast is also a major concern.

“Our candidates were able to explain the policy, which includes Gosford City Council continuing to use local

contractors and suppliers, wherever possible.

“We are also very keen for Council to work with the other two tiers of government to encourage businesses and government agencies to establish or relocate to the Central Coast to reduce both local unemployment and

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employment commuting.

“Stage One of the Gosford Landing will without doubt, assist with the achievement of this objective, along with the proposed construction of the F3 – M2 Missing Link.

“Our policies will, through the multiplier effect, help to stimulate existing local

businesses and employment.

“We also intend to instigate a series of local job forums after the elections,” said Cr Strickson.

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Central Coast First Central Coast Greens

Mitch Faulkner, Doug McFarland, Kaye Brown, Daryl Lynch, Ian Kilpatrick, Holly Faulkner and Murray Edwards

Hillary Morris, Phocion Vouros, Kate da Costa and Heather Ingram

ocal government shouldn’t be hostage to big party politics – which is why Central Coast First can make a difference at Council.

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Central Coast First is a coalition of independent residents and business owners.

The Central Coast First Group is committed to: Stopping the commute.

Creating more local employment opportunities on the Coast.

Creating a “can-do” attitude on Council.

Responsibly managing Council finances and resources.

Developing a regional Arts and Culture centre and a university campus.

Improving local infrastructure.

Introducing wards into the Gosford Local Government area.

Fairly allocating funds to regions.

The Central Coast First team is a dynamic, skilled and passionate bunch of locals lead by Gosford based psychologist Ian Kilpatrick who believes that creating job growth on the Coast will reduce the distress caused by commuting on local families.

Supporting Ian on the ticket is Daryl Lynch an Ettalong resident, a passionate advocate for the Peninsula.

“Fighting for the Peninsula” is Daryl’s mantra.

He wants effective management plans for Ettalong and Umina Beaches and entertainment

venues in Ettalong, Umina and Woy Woy. Murray Edwards, a Gosford based solicitor who previously was a senior police officer with 26 years experience.

Somersby resident and acclaimed highland dancer Douglas McFarland, manages a large retail store.

Hairdresser Kaye Brown operates her salon in downtown Gosford.

She is fed up with the delays in rejuvenating Gosford City Twenty plus year olds siblings; talented Holly and Mitch Faulkner are dedicated “Coasties”.

They want a future for their kids on the Coast.

f elected The Greens are committed to continuing to change the culture of Council, improving its approach to grass roots democracy and ecological sustainability.

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The Greens would work co-operatively in Council to: promote low-carbon job creation keep public assets in public hands bring to life the vision of the Challenge Masterplan to revitalise Gosford City stand against inappropriate development on any waterfront The Greens will work to improve government by: moving to record Council meetings improve the Council website aim to ensure that residents-community groups are treated as stakeholders just as business groups are We want to strengthen,

expand and introduce community programs: utility bike path strategy co-ordinated community gardens policy co-operation and engagement with local Aboriginal groups facilities for the retired, elderly and young population wildlife protection The Greens will work with Wyong to develop: local renewable energy generation a Joint Regional Arts Strategy including concert hall, museum, exhibition space and integrated art within major developments a Joint Regional Sports Strategy The Greens want a

vibrant Central Coast, but jobs at any cost will not be supported by us.

If the environment is destroyed, our way of life will disappear.

Ecologically sustainable development is not difficult and demonstrably profitable In the long-term, a beautiful region, with wildlife, clean water, healthy beaches, productive farmland and lively towns will benefit all our citizens, bringing jobs and leisure activities that return moneyand life-profits to residents.

Standing on the ticket are Hillary Morris, Kate da Costa, Phocion Vouros, Heather Ingram and Terry Jones.

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Labor

Craig Doyle independent

Craig Doyle, Leanne Sutherland, Rebecca Gracia, Emily Rudd and Joanne Sarolis

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roup B the “Craig Doyle Independent” ticket presents candidates with a variety of views, all eager to too ensure the independent voice is represented in council.

Each member has opinions, views and motivations they are passionate about and will not be controlled by party policy.

Craig Doyle: Our Road Warrior has been on council for 12 years.

A long term resident, Craig attended Erina High and raised his three children on the Coast.

A small business owner, Craig is committed to the progression of the region and very passionate about employment options and sustainable infrastructure development.

Leanne Sutherland: Both a small business

owner and working mother supporting a child with a disability, Leanne has a long-term interest in local government and developing business opportunities on the Coast.

Leanne is passionate about supporting our older residents and people living with a disability.

Rebecca Gracia: A working mother of three, also studying urban regional development and social sustainability at Newcastle University.

Rebecca is dedicated to community consultation, the environment and the performing arts; Rebecca is a local girl with strong

ties to the Peninsula.

Emily Rudd: A local schoolteacher with a Pilipino background, Emily is passionate about education and promoting the understanding of different cultures in our community.

Joanne Sarolis: A 21-year-old law student at Newcastle University, Joanne wishes she could study law here on the Coast.

Her drive is to ensure the voice of youth is heard with education, career opportunities and entertainment options for young people clearly on the agenda.

ouncillors Jim Macfadyen and Vicki Scott have worked to deliver for Gosford in the eight years they have been on Council.

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Jim has been the force behind rebuilding local surf clubs while Vicki has fought for playgrounds and library services.

Five reasons to support Labor at the election: 1. Getting the basics right with improved roads, rubbish collection, water and sports, community and library services.

2. Capping rate rises.

Labor won’t follow the Sydney councils that have burdened their ratepayers with increases.

3. Holding community council meetings outside of Gosford CBD. 4. Listening to the community to protect our

unique lifestyle.

5. Supporting local jobs and the revitalisation of Gosford CBD, including projects near the waterfront.

Jim is a life member of Surf Lifesaving Central Coast and is credited for the removal of the sea level rise s149(5) messages from local planning certificates.

Vicki is active in local women’s issues and is a leader across NSW promoting women in local government.

Peter McCabe went to school on the Coast and lives with his wife Kellie and young family in

Springfield.

He has been a commuter for most of his working life and is passionate about revitalising Gosford.

Trevor Drake is a local small business owner of an established legal practice and lives with his family in Terrigal.

Katie Smith lives and works on the Peninsula and understands that the most basic services are often the most important.

Pat Norman, Paul Malone, Brad Maisey, Liam O’Neill and George Sidiropoulos complete the ticket.

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Getting the basics right Labor will focus on getting the basics right including better local roads, clean water supply and improved community services.

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Liberal

Ren Wagner he council needs a fresh approach with new ideas flowing from the community and I want to use my knowledge and experience to ensure that communities are consulted and their voices heard on issues that affect them.

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Cr Jeff Strickson, Deanna Bocking, Bob Ward, Robert Stephen, Adam Crouch, Cr Chris Burke

embers of the team are current councillor Jeff Strickson, former business and real estate trainer Mr Bob Ward, current councillor Chris Burke, Weightwatchers leader Ms Deanna Bocking, sales director and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce secretary Mr Adam Crouch, local solicitor Mr Rob Stephen and university student Mr Christian McLaughlan.

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As local Liberals, we have a plan for local action on local issues,� Cr Strickson said.

He also said that this team would ensure that Gosford Council stay focused on the issues that are important to local residents and ratepayers such as continuing to improve and repair local

roads, promoting local jobs whenever possible by engaging local contractors for local work, encouraging the relocation and establishment of businesses and government agencies to the local area, fighting against increased costs to residents from the carbon tax, continuing to revitalise the CBD and town centres

with appropriate and sustainable development and protecting our local lifestyle, by enhancing our pristine local environment “We will be out working hard and listening to local residents every day between now and polling day on Saturday, September 8,� said Cr Strickson.

Ren Wagner’s platform has seven key election commitments outlined below.

All seven form part of my broader belief of equality of opportunity for people.

Improving the consultative processes for decision making in the community so that Council is truly informed and representative of affected communities.

Improving community safety, which is linked with CBD revitalisation.

More needs to be done to look at social problems holistically that affect industries and livelihoods.

Investment in infrastructure - reinvesting in essential services, including

public transport, roads and the proposed high speed rail.

Improving existing services such as disability services.

Services are at capacity and need more funding from state and federal governments, which means we need council to lobby on their behalf.

Caring for our elderly.

Aged care represents a large part of the community on the Central Coast and need a voice and representation on issues

that directly affect them.

Conservation of our natural resources and safe habitats for our unique flora and fauna.

This can also have positive economic effects, for example, clean waterways for our oyster farmers.

Enhancing our arts and cultural profile.

We need to find more spaces to showcase the arts on the Coast and to also give locals an opportunity to experience arts and culture as part of their everyday life.

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VOTE 1 THE GREENS FOR COUNCIL Grass roots democracy starts at the local level and we need Greens in Council in order to push through our message of sustainability, environmental protection and social equity. We are committed to a fair balance between residents, the environment, businesses and developers on the Coast.

Hillary Morris Small business operator in Gosford and Wyong

Kate da Costa University researcher, heritage background

Phocion Vouros Artist, metal worker, President - Greek Community Central Coast Inc.

If elected as the Greens representatives on Gosford Council we would: • encourage Council to engage in sustainable opportunities where ever possible • protect community lands for the community • promote the diversity and richness of our region, incorporating the hinterland • increase possibilities for residents to participate in Council decisions • work with business groups to develop low-carbon employment options

Heather Ingram Secretary, animal welfare campaigner

Terry Jones Science and computing teacher

We will campaign to keep public assets in public hands, to work with all stakeholders to revitalize the Gosford CBD, to pursue a Joint Regional Arts strategy to make a concert hall and other arts precincts a real possibility, and a Joint Regional Sports strategy to maximise the use of our great facilities.

Contact details: 0418 397 698 email: campaign@gosford.nsw.greens.org.au web: centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au

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It is no wonder they have no interest in calling for an inquiry into my often published allegation that Gosford City Council misled the State coroner when the council allowed the coroner to understand that the council

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Mine potentially threatens Somersby nce again, the residents of Somersby are under threat from yet another potentially large and harmful sand mine development, according to Central Coast Greens spokesperson Ms Hillary Morris.

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The application is to mine 150,000 tonnes per annum, 42M deep, 500m long and 275m wide with 20 truck movements per day.

Submissions to Gosford Council have been extended by request and now close on September 7.

“It doesn’t seem long since we were rejoicing over our victory in defeating the Somersby Fields Development Application,” she said.

“The residents are again facing the threat from sand mining and its associated impacts from dust, traffic flow, loss of ground water and constant noise from quarry activities such as blasting and excavating.

“Unfortunately, the Gosford City Council Draft LEP 2009, currently with the NSW Department of Planning, has not limited extractive industry on the Mountain as the residents wanted, but instead has widened permitted uses to now include mining.

“I am hopeful that the

Development Application for Rindean Quarry will not be granted due to its proximity to local residents, some homes literally 100 metres away from the quarry boundary and the problems associated with water control and usage,” said Ms Morris.

The Development Application for Rindean Quarry is being assessed by the Joint Regional Planning Committee, made up of two Gosford Council Town Planners and three Planning Department technical advisors.

Back in 1979, the land was originally an orchard, the area was mixed farming and there were only two surrounding houses.

Over the last 10 years, Gosford Council has given permission for a further two houses on five acre lots surrounding the quarry.

The area has turned from mixed farming to rural residential.

The quarry is now surrounded by six small rural residential houses, and

a further 17 houses in the immediate 500m surrounding the quarry, making this area completely unsuitable for a development of this nature.

The current defunct quarry site borders an endangered hanging swamp on its downward side.

The hanging swamp is currently in very good condition, however, the EIS states that no detrimental effects will be suffered by the swamp when unrestricted polluted water is allowed to flow through it.

“There are Aboriginal paintings found on the vacant land of the adjacent property to the east of the quarry boundary,” said Ms Morris.

“Further investigation should be made on the site, to ensure no Aboriginal artefacts are located within the quarry boundary,” she said.

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Voluntary aquisition underway he NSW Government and Gosford Council have exchanged contracts and are proceeding with the purchase of an 18.5 hectare block of land in the Bambara Rd precinct at Kariong.

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NSW Environment Minister Ms Robyn Parker has advised that the Office of Environment and Heritage had been working with the council to secure the purchase of Lot 2501 for inclusion into the Brisbane Water National Park.

“The NSW Government made a commitment in the lead-up to the election last year that it would try to secure all seven of the privately owned lands in the Bambara Road precinct,” Ms Parker said.

“The Office of Environment and Heritage and council staff have been talking with relevant landholders and I am pleased to advise that contracts have been exchanged on the first lot where an owner has agreed to sell their land.”

Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher said he was pleased with the success of the voluntary acquisition process in acquiring this vital parcel of land.

“Council has been involved for quite some time in negotiations to acquire land at Bambara Rd for inclusion in the Brisbane Water National Park.

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Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said that upon acquisition, the land would be transferred to The Office of Environment and Heritage for inclusion as a part of Brisbane Water National Park, and open its attributes to all National Park visitors.

“The Office of Environment and Heritage will continue to have discussions with landholders to try and arrange purchase of the remaining Bambara lots,” Mr Holstein said.

Jake Cassar, who has led the campaign to have the sensitive land included in the National Park said “What an enormous victory for this community and our precious environment.”

“Every person who sent a letter of support to the politicians, attended a rally or got involved in any way is a stakeholder in this.

“They should be very proud of their efforts as I am so very proud to be part of a community that is willing to fight to protect our area.

“While I acknowledge the work of Council staff and the councillors themselves to make this happen, there are still six blocks on the open market.

“I truly hope the Council and the State Government won’t rest on this win, as I certainly will not be,” said Mr Cassar.

Media Release, 13 Aug 2012 Chris Holstein MP Email, 13 Aug 2012 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

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Car ignites while driving car has been destroyed by fire after it caught alight while being driven in East Gosford on Wednesday, August 22.

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A Sydney woman was driving her Volvo station wagon at around 1:50pm along the Central Coast Highway when she smelt something burning.

She pulled over near Henry Parry Dr and exited her vehicle.

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caught alight and the car was engulfed by flames.

The cause of the blaze is unknown, however, it is not being treated as suspicious.

There was no significant impact on traffic.

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Nesting platform for theatened species pair of Eastern Ospreys has a bird’s eye view of the workings of Gosford Council, after a purpose built nesting platform was constructed to protect the threatened species.

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Eastern Osprey Nest at Gosford Council’s Erina Depot

Council’s director of water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said the birds, who like to nest on the highest point available, had made their home on a telecommunications tower at Erina depot.

“At some 35 metres above the ground, the tower was very attractive to the birds, but the location of the nest also placed them directly in a zone of concentrated electromagnetic radiation.

“This radiation could have caused health problems for the vulnerable and threatened birds and the location of the nest also posed operational, maintenance, and safety

issues.

Investigations determined the nest was home to a breeding pair of Eastern Ospreys.

“The bird species has not been recorded in the Gosford Local Government Area since 2003, however, four Ospreys have been sighted on the tower in recent weeks,” Mr Williams said.

To ensure the birds’ safety, resolve operational issues and comply with threatened species legislative requirements, Council developed a plan to relocate the nest.

“The welfare of the birds

was a priority of Council staff.

“It was essential that the relocation was completed carefully and efficiently before any eggs were laid, as only a single clutch of eggs are laid per season.

“A purpose built nesting platform was constructed last week and was mounted above the tower, outside the concentrated zone of electromagnetic radiation.

“The efforts of staff on this unique project have been rewarded with the birds successfully relocating to the newly constructed nest, with the birds bringing new nesting material and fish back to the nest.

“Council staff have been excited to see the rare bird species and quite a lot of necks are being strained looking up towards the tower, especially as we wait for the next generation of Osprey to reveal themselves,” Mr Williams said.

The Eastern Osprey is nationally listed as a migratory species under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

‘It is also listed as a vulnerable threatened species under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995.

Media Release, 22 Aug 2012 Nathan Slade, Gosford Council

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Gosford City Markets t’s Spring Fest and All Things Garden month at the upcoming Gosford City Markets at Kibble Park in Gosford on Saturday, September 8, from 8am to 3pm.

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The markets will feature a variety of stalls selling pastry treats, wine, honey, meat, fresh produce, unique arts, crafts, home wares and more.

This month will also feature garden products, plants and displays.

“We are excited to be putting together a larger variety of stall holders for our markets on Saturday 8th of September, with a special emphasis on spring products for the home and garden,” said Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Paul Brasch.

“The Gosford City Markets will run through to 3pm and will feature a full program of live entertainment,” said

Brasch.

The Gosford City Markets are a partnership of GBID and Gosford City Rotary, which raises funds for Gosford CBD projects.

GBID is a not-for-profit association which aims to continually improve Gosford City, making the CBD more commercially viable, safer, cleaner and more attractive.

GBID achieves these objectives by organising and financing improvement projects to enhance the city centre and developing festivals and events which attract more people to Gosford city.

Media Release, 14 Aug 2012 Paul Brash, GBID

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he Gosford RSL Max Potential Showcase was recently held at Gosford RSL Club and is the culmination of the 22 week personal leadership development program for young adults in Gosford

City.

In attendance was Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher, of Brisbane Water Local Area Command current Commander Acting Supt Brendon Cullen, incoming Commander Superintendent Daniel Sullivan, representatives of schools, community organisations, family and friends of the young adults and community coaches as well as interested members of the public.

Over the past five years Gosford RSL Max Potential

has drawn students from all high schools in the Gosford City local government area.

This year, 26 students were accepted into the program from Erina High, Narara Valley High, Terrigal High, Kincumber High, Lisarow High, Gosford High, Green Point Christian College, St Edward’s College and St Joseph’s Catholic College.

Ms Shelby Baker of Terrigal High gave an address on behalf of the young adults and Mr David Bird, a teacher at Narara Valley High, spoke on behalf of the community

coaches.

Mr Bird has acted as a community coach for several years, such is his enthusiasm for the program and its outcomes.

As part of the Max Potential program, young adult participants undertake a community service project, identifying a community need and then scoping a project of their own choosing to address that need.

A feature of the Max Potential program is that each young adult is matched with an adult community

coach who supports and encourages them over the 22 weeks.

Community Coaches also receive coaching from an accredited coach manager over the course of the program, to further enhance their lives too.

Gosford RSL Club is now preparing for Max Potential 2013 which will commence in March.

If you would like to be a Max Potential coach next year, please contact Maureen Horne at Gosford RSL Club on 4323 2311.

Media Release, 14 Aug 2012 Maureen Horne, Gosford RSL Club

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Kincumber Festival Heritage walks around Kincumber anniversary K

incumber Neighbourhood Centre and the Kincumber Festival committee have organised a morning of heritage walks around the historic village of Kincumber on Friday, september 14, at 10:30am and 11:30am.

The walks have been organised as part of the Kincumber Community Festival 10th Anniversary celebrations.

The guided walks cover the general area of the original village of Kincumber and include some of the oldest buildings such as St Paul’s Church and cemetery.

Community member Ms Ruth Ross said that the walks provide residents and the general public the opportunity to learn a little about the history of this vibrant township and of the people that helped shape its

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There will be fun and games for the children plus the Saratoga Fire engine.

Festival coordinator Ms June Galea said this year’s festival would be the best yet.

“We have a range of entertainment and amusements on the Saturday plus a variety of

market stalls.

“The young ones will love Thomas the Tank Engine as he makes his way between the community services area and Waterford Retirement Village.”

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The meeting place to commence the tour is Manasseh Frost House on Avoca Dr. Morning tea can be purchased, and there will also be historic displays, book sales and screening of the Kincumber Oral History video.

The walk is not strenuous or for a long duration.

All members of the community are encouraged to attend.

Media Release, 22 Aug 2012 Ruth Ross, Kincumber

Live band at Bush Dance

incumber Festival organisers are celebrating the 10th Kincumber Festival and are planning a weeklong celebration from Saturday, September 8, to Saturday, September 15.

The theme for this year’s festival is Kincumber in the Spotlight.

Organisers are inviting the local community to join in all of the events which include a family picnic on Kincumber Mountain, family movie, dinner dance and heritage walks.

form and character that we experience today.

“The tour will feature local historical landmarks and will provide a fantastic opportunity to gain an understanding of the early life in Kincumber and the shipbuilding and timber cutting community of Brisbane Water.

“We hope that the tours will generate greater public interest in the important heritage of the area and will also be a vital contribution to the weeklong Kincumber Festival celebrations,” said Ms Ross.

ively bush band, Snake Gully, will be playing the music for the next Bush Dance at East Gosford Progress Hall on Saturday, September 8.

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This is the latest of the monthly dances organised by the Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association.

Dancing will begin at 7.30

and continue until 11.30 pm.

All dances will be taught, walked through and called.

The programme will include some of the dances that will feature at the

Flannel Flower Masked Ball to be held in October.

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eturning for its sixth year, A Walk in the Park will be held in Kibble Park, Gosford, on Wednesday, October 3, from 10am until 2pm.

It aims to bring the local community together for oldfashioned ‘fair-day’ fun with live entertainment, music, rides, a free sausage sizzle and other family-friendly activities.

The event also aims to increase awareness about

mental health, raise funds for Lifeline and showcase the community services available to residents on the Central Coast.

While the event is targeted at families, it attracts a broad cross section of the community and is

attended by representatives from many government, n o n g o v e r n m e n t , commercial and non-profit organisations.

Email, 10 Aug 2012 Ian Cobner, New Horizons

Sing Australia celebrates a decade T S ing Australia Gosford celebrated its 10th birthday at the West Gosford RSL earlier this month with 135 members and guests attending.

The Gosford group led the sing-a-long and later in the evening danced to the music of Steve Richards.

Ten Year badges were presented by the founder of

Sing Australia, Colin Slater OAM to Russell Roberts (Leader), Jan Roberts, Fran Swift, Christine Ashe, Paula Isaac and Isobelle Howells.

The group meets on

Monday evenings at 7:30pm at the Church of England in Gosford.

Email, 22 Aug 2012 Carol Williams, Sing Australia Gosford

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he Gosford North Rotary Club will host a free sausage sizzle at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park on Sunday, September 2, from 8am until midday for Father’s Day.

Palmdale attracts hundreds of people on Father’s Day who wish to pay tribute and visit the memorials of their fathers, grandfathers and the other special men who have been part of their lives.

“As one of the park’s busiest days of the entire year, Father’s Day

at Palmdale offers an opportunity for guests to relax and enjoy the special day in a beautiful setting,” said The Palmdale Group manager Lee Caddis.

“The Gosford North Rotary Club have been working with us on this project for a number of years to make each visitor’s

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory Art Point Clare Arts & Crafts Wed - Adult Art Class Approaches to Visual Arts, supported by History of Art, to develop your own style Wed & Frid - Adults Bunka Embroid, Cards, Crotchet, Cross Stitch or bring your own $3/session Point Clare Community Hall 10am - 12noon 4325 5007 Central Coast Art Society Bringing together artists and interested people for lectures, demonstrations and discussion.

Weekly paint-outs each Tuesday - Call 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1820 - 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed and Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed at Gosford City Arts Centre. Demo by Guest artist E: publicity@ artcentralcoast.asn.au 4325 1420

Community Groups ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster.

Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, adequate funding, high standards.

Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170 Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby This international service club exists to improve lives of communities in Australia and other countries. Join us for fun-filled activities, fellowship and friendship at breakfast at Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am 4340 4529 kersuebay@philliphouse. com.au

9.30am to 12 noon • Friendship Groups • Music and Movement for Affiliated with PCFA under 5 4376 9600 • Rooms for hire History Groups 4363 1044 Brisbane Water Computer Groups Historical Society) AACC Computer • Coach tours Club Inc. • School educational tours www.aacc.asn.au • Annual Street Stalls Help with all Computing • Participation in History problems, Program demos Heritage Week Celebration + Q&A sessions Margaret Pearce 2nd Wed Windows, 7 4325 2270 10pm Narara Valley High School Fellowship of First Fountains Road, Narara Fleeters Central 3rdWed,Linux9.30amCoast For anyone 12.30pm @ East Gosford interested in early history Progress Hall or early family histories.

4th Thur, Social + You don’t need to be a Windows 12.15 – 3.15pm First Fleeter to attend. @ East Gosford Progress Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat Hall - Cnr Webb Rd & 10:30am 4323 1849 Henry Parry Drive E:secretary@aacc.asn.au Central Coast Family 4362 1918 or 4324 History Society Inc. 2740 All the resources, information and advice Seniors Computer needed to study your Club Central Coast family’s history are Inc. available through the Beginners classes for Society at 8 Russell PC or Mac held Mon or Drysdale St, East Gosford.

Tues. Also classes Mon or www.centralcoastfhs. to Fri for most programs org.au – see website. All classes Meet 1st Sat 1pm Lions are 10am – 12md or 1pm Community Hall E Gosford - 3pm at Kincumber & 4324 5164 District Neighbourhood Music Centre. Monthly Meetings with Guest Speaker held Central Coast at Kincumber Hotel 1st Concert Band Every Tues 7:15 - 9:30pm Monday of Month.

Community playouts with 4369 2530 four concerts a year at Health Groups Laycock St Theatre.

Asbestos Diseases 0407 894 560 Found. of Aust. or 0411 272 640 Central Coast Asbestos Soundwaves Diseases Support Men’s acapella 4 part (CCADS) The diagnosis of an harmony chorus - for all ages, all welcome asbestos disease can be Mon Central devastating. We provide 7:00pm information, advocacy and Coast Leagues Club knowledge that you are not 0405 030 945 alone, a safe environment randtbale@bigpond.com for expressing fears, a Political Party positive atmosphere and Central Coast Greens humour. Ourimbah RSL Central Coast branch of 4th Wed Geens NSW, active regarding 4344 4489

10am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Bowling Club 4368 6157 4384 3741 Probus Club of Brisbane Water (Gosford) The club with a family atmosphere, guest speakers, outings, fun and fellowship.

1st Wed - Legacy House, Opp Gosford Swimming Centre.

4340 0071 4365 0044 Probus Club Erina Invites retirees and visitors to enjoy the fellowship and friendship of our club.

10:30am 2nd Tues Tarragal Glen Country Club, 110 Karalta Rd, Erina 4360 1441 Probus Club Nth Gosford For retirees who seek companionship and intellectual stimulus, fun and fellowship through outings. 4th Tues Central Coast Leagues Club 10am 4324 8898 4365 4208 Ourimbah combined Probus Club Our mixed friendly club welcomes new members.

We have interesting guest speakers and have varied activities.

Make new friends.

Check out our website www.probussouthpacific. org/pcourimbah Monthly meetings First Wed 10am Niagara Park Community Centre 4332 1538 Terrigal Ladies Probus Club For retired ladies seeking companionship & to listen to interesting guest speakers and participate in social activities. Rotary Hall, Duffy’s Rd Terrigal 1st Mon 1.30pm 4385 3395

Probus Club West Gosford ecological sustainability, social For retired or semi and economic justice, peace retired people to enjoy Meals on Wheels and non-violence, grassroots Delivered meals and friendships, lunches, Wyoming Community flexible food options for democracy and getting Greens outings & trips. elected Centre people with a functional 3rd Thur, centrally on the Coast 2nd Thur Narara Local community cente disability Community Centre, 2 centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au that provides a wide 4382 9401 Pandala Rd Narara 10am centralcoastgreens@gmail.com range of programs and 4362 7227 activities incl. Tai Chi, Central Coast Probus Clubs Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Public Speaking Prostate Cancer Probus Club of Avoca Breakfast’s, Community Coastal Support Group Come along and hear Markets, Out of School Communicators (Gosford) interesting guest speakers, Hours Care, Play Groups . Meet last Friday Month make new friends and join Toastmasters Club 4323 7483 Terrigal Uniting Church you develop us in our social activities. Helps manager@wyomingcc. confidence by improving org.au your speaking skills - make If you would like your Community fun and encouragement Kincumber Organisation listed here, see a part of the learning.

Neighbourhood Meetings are entertaining www.duckscrossing.org/ Centre and educational with publications.html • Personal development an enthusiastic and • Community Garden supportive membership. for the forms or contact • Counselling 1st and 3rd Sats Avoca COAST Community News on • Meditation Beach Bowling Club • Support Groups 11am. 4341 6842

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Dedicated to the cultivation We raise money for the and conservation oof welfare of veterans and Aust Native Orchids. 2nd their families. RSL Club Wed, Narara Community West Gosford 4th Mon Centre, 2 Pandala Rd 2pm Narara - 8pm 4323 7336 4340 5157 Inner Wheel Club of Central Coast Gosford North Handweavers, Women making a difference Spinners and Textile with friendship, personal Arts Guild service and international Spinning and weaving, understanding.

Social patchwork and quilting activities combined with felting and other fibre and fund raising for local, fabric crafts - Workshops national and international and Community quiting projects. 2nd Wed 7pm bees - Day and Night Phillip House Kariong Groups gosfordnorthiw@live.com.

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4324 7176 org.au Soroptimist Central Coast International Campus Friends Inc SI is a dynamic organisation Promotes post school for professional and learning to improve life business women, through for individuals and the advocacy, awareness and Central Coast community: action. 2nd Thur 6:45pm Advocacy, Dinners, - Breakers Country Club, Discussions, Speakers, Dover Rd Wamberal Awards, Newsletters and sibrisbanewater@siswp.

Special Projects org 4324 0023 4367 6331 sonhopk@bigpond.net.au Kincumber View Gosford Business Club Improvement District For ladies looking for a GBID aims to make place to make friends.

Gosford a safer, cleaner, 4th Tues Davistown RSL commercially vibrant, Club 11am Interesting attractive regional city speakers & a delicious through regular festivals lunch, bus trips, movie and events, mthly days, luncheons and markets, beautification home functions. and business retention 4369 7363 projects.

Markets held 2nd Sat Terrigal View Club & seasonal events Luncheon meeting throughout the year. 200 followed by a guest Mann St Gosford speaker 1st Wed, other 4322 7726 activities, outings and info@gosford.com.au functions monthly, visitors welcome Indoor Bowls Mixed Breakers Club Dover Rd Social Wamberal Central Coast Leagues 4358 5500 Club - 5 sessions weekly 4363 2360 43686811

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Health

New GP Super Clinic in Gosford ocals living on the southern Central Coast can look forward to better access to doctors and other health professionals with the start of construction of a new GP Super Clinic in West Gosford.

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The Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said it was full steam ahead on construction works for the clinic and linked development located within the Riverside Park precinct.

The $7 million Reliance GP Super Clinic will occupy parts of the ground and first floor of a new office tower.

“This GP Super Clinic will provide an essential element in building a stronger primary health system on the Central Coast,” said Ms O’Neill.

“The clinic will bring together a variety of health professionals under one roof to work as a team to provide patients with the

best possible overall care.

“This is part of the Gillard Government’s mission to make it easier for all Australians to see a doctor and get the care they need.”

Reliance Medical Practice director Dr Rodney Beckwith said the new clinic would have a strong emphasis on chronic disease and preventative health care.

“This medical facility will bring together a wide range of medical services from general practice, radiology and pathology to dietetics, exercise physiology and podiatry,” said Dr Beckwith.

“Reliance has a proud history of providing quality health care services to the

Central Coast community.

“We are very pleased to play an integral part establishing this new Super Clinic.

“The Super Clinic at West Gosford will have 33 treatment rooms capable of housing 14 doctors and approximately 30 other medical professionals.

“We will have pathology, pharmacy, and x-ray onsite.

“The clinic will be open 7 days per week until 10pm, offering care from numerous health professionals who are able to work together to improve patient’s care.

“The clinic also has a strong emphasis on training doctors, medical students, and nursing students,

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Wednesday August 29 Gosford Bush Poets, Gosford Hotel, 7pm

Thursday August 30 Day of Action Against Sexual Assault, Kibble Park, Gosford, 11pm1:30pm. free

Friday August 31 Friends of the ABC meeting, Central Coast Leagues Club

Saturday Sep 1 Electric Blues Jam, Central Coast Hotel, 2-5pm Terrigal 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre Fete, Duffys Rd, Terrigal, 8am12pm NSW State Government’s Green Paper planning forum, Central Coast Leagues Club, 10am-11am North India Classical Music Concert, Circle of Life, East Gosford, 7pm Gosford Uniting Church Spring Fair, 8.30 am to 12.30 pm Central Coast Family

History Society monthly meeting, 1pm, Lions Community Hall, East Gosford Coastal Communicators, Avoca Beach Bowling Club, 10am Rosie’s Kitchen African Fundraiser, Burn City Burn Café, West Gosford, 7pm Knife Sharpening, Nisbets, Erina,

Sunday Sep 2 Fathers’ Day

Tuesday Sep 4 Spirituality in the Pub (SIP), Grange Hotel function room, Wyoming, 7.30 - 9pm

Wednesday Sep 5 Brisbane Water Historical Society history week, Henry Kendall Cottage, West Gosford

Thursday Sep 6 Gosford Hospital Auxiliary stall, 9am-2pm Central Coast Schizophrenia & Bipolar Fellowship meeting, Uniting Church Gosford, 12:30-3pm

Saturday Sep 8 French Country Market, Beach Farm Kincumber Self Defence Krav Maga Essentials seminar, The Hive, Erina, 12-2pm Bush Dance, East Gosford Progress Hall, 7:30pm-11:30pm Kincumber Festival celebrations begin Spring Fest, Gosford City markets, 8am-3pm, Kibble Park

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and hopes to expand into training other disciplines as well,” added Dr Beckwith.

In a further boost to the region, local building and development company the Gibbens Group are driving the Riverside Park development.

Director and Group general manager Mr Matthew Gibbens said the Riverside Park precinct was a great opportunity for businesses to be based at the gateway to the Central

Coast.

“The location at West Gosford provides easy road and bus access,” he said.

“The GP Super Clinic is an important catalyst to create a medical precinct in Riverside Park, which will include multiple medical buildings within the business Park.

“A total floor area of 20,800m2 is committed to be constructed at Riverside Park, West Gosford within the next 18 months.

“Further commitments from the State Government to complete the intersection upgrade works at West Gosford will see major changes in the area and the gateway to the Central Coast, encouraging further investment in our local economy,” added Mr Gibbens.

Media Release, 17 Aug 2012 Peter McCabe, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

Short film on dying

ying with Dignity Central Coast will screen the 30 minute film, In the End, at its next meeting on Friday, September 21, from 10am to 12pm in the Erina Library, Erina Fair.

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“This film discusses quietly and considerately the way in which family love can uselessly and agonisingly prolong life, and how important it is to discuss matters beforehand with one’s family,” said Dying with Dignity Central Coast

secretary Joy Shannon.

The film screening will be followed by a talk about how individuals can appoint an Enduring Guardian, complete an Advance Health Care Directive and an Enduring Power of Attorney.

All members and

interested members of the public are welcome to attend and participate in the discussion.

Media Release, 17 August 2012 Romaine Rutnam, Dying with Dignity

Club donates to charity uring July, the ladies of the Kincumber View Club donated a large number of tinned food items for the Coast Shelter food drive to help in their care of the homeless and needy.

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Club president and Club secretary delivered

the donation to Coast Shelter headquarters.

Email, 20 Aug 2012 Del Young, Kincumber View Club

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Out & About

Fundraising helps cancer patient

Local distillery wins gold medal ocal small business, Distillery Botanica, has been awarded a gold medal at the world’s most prestigious and authoritative spirit competition.

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The 2012 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London gave its top accolade to Short Black Coffee Liqueur, the latest flavour sensation from the distillery at Erina.

A grand achievement for this locally produced libation as it can claim the 2012 title of Australia’s Highest Awarded Spirit as no other Australian distillery achieved gold in London.

Master distiller Mr Philip Moore said coffee was like wine.

“Each climate produces signature aromas and flavours unique to that climate.

“I have used a blend of Australian, Ethiopian and Brazilians beans which, when combined, creates an ambrosial liqueur with berry fruit, caramel, chocolate and smoky characters.”

Mr Moore uses a slow, gentle cold brewing technique that coaxes out the exquisite and unique flavour in each bean.

The London judges officially described the end product as “Dark and dense”.

“Intense, rich, freshly ground coffee simply percolates into the nose.

“It is almost all coffee except for a fine vanilla

edge.

“Just enough sugar to make it slightly sweet and balance the bitterness of the coffee.

“Coffee still dominant and extra strong like when freshly brewed.

“A great way to have your coffee.”

Distillery Botanica now boasts two golds, three silvers and one bronze from a range of international competitions including London (2012 and 2008), San Francisco (2010) and Germany (2008).

Media Release, 21 Aug 2012 Philip Moore, Distillery Botanica

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Public education awards

Scholarships for local students

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wo year 12 students from Kincumber High School, Jarrod Clark and Tom Johnston, were awarded Defence Force Technical Scholarships.

These prestigious scholarships are highly competitive and this year there were over 2300 applicants from all over Australia.

They are designed to attract students with ability in the technical subjects (high level maths, physics,

engineering science etc) to consider a career with the Australian Defence Force.

Amongst other things, the boys had to write a paper on how they would react in a disaster scenario - in this case being first members of a Defence Force team on

the scene after a tsunami had devastated a town on a Pacific island.

Both Jarrod and Tom impressed the judges with their thoughtful and detailed responses.

At the school assembly the boys were presented with

certificates from the Australian Defence Force, and both also received a $3000 cheque for their efforts.

They are the third and fourth members of Kincumber High to receive this award since it began a few years ago.

Newsletter, 10 Aug 2012 Beverly Sampford, Kincumber High School

Interschool Junior Athletics osford East Primary School students participated in the Northcott Disability Services’ annual Interschool Junior Athletics Carnival at NSW State Sport Centre, Homebush on Tuesday, August 14.

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hree members of the Kincumber High School community were recognised at the annual Public Education Awards held at Narara High School.

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Mr Rod McRobie was recognised for his outstanding contributions across the school to welfare, sporting and educational programs.

Mr Paul Hawkins was recognised for his commitment and service to the school over many years as a head cleaner who always took pride in his

work.

Mrs Lorraine Blackburn was recognised for always being prepared to make the extra effort for staff and students as a member of the SAS team.

Newsletter, 10 Aug 2012 Beverly Sampford, Kincumber High School

Past participants in the Junior Athletics Carnival have gone on to represent at state, country and Olympic levels in the sporting arena, including four paralympians competing in the London 2012 Paralympics.

The event serves as a platform for children with disabilities to get involved and enjoy sport in a fully inclusive environment.

More than 70 primary school students from across

the state came together to participate in a variety of athletic track and field events modified especially for young people with physical disabilities.

Adapted track events include wheelchair sprints, relays, obstacle races and bean bag races.

Students were also able to take part in adapted discus, shot put and slalom.

This year, Gosford East Primary School was one of

four schools aiming to take out gold.

“Many schools and families rely on Northcott’s annual Athletics Carnivals to provide children and young adults with a disability the opportunity to represent their schools and be able to participate in and enjoy sport on a level playing field,” said Northcott Disability Services recreation worker Samantha Jones.

“Northcott relies on the generosity of the public

Rhys, who is the sixth medal winner from St Edwards College, was awarded the

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He will be formally acknowledged at Kirribilli House on November 21.

“Rhys is an excellent leader and role-model for our younger boys,” said College social justice coordinator Mr Pat Dell.

“Features of his Order of Australia medal include Rhys’s long-standing and detailed commitment to our local homeless people through Coast Shelter as well as seeking justice through his

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Media release, 13 Aug 2012 Nikkie Beltran, Northcott Disability Services

Zorro awarded OAM

t Edward’s College captain Rhys Zorro was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his work in social justice and community outreach for disadvantaged people.

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to operate and run these carnivals, as no government funding is received,” said Ms Jones.

Northcott’s fundraising event, Walk With Me, on Friday, September 21, will raise vital funds so that unique events like these and other respite services can continue to support and empower people with disabilities across the state.

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involvement in political issues and events, among many others.

“In one year alone, Rhys committed to 1000 hours of service and outreach for others.

“Rhys’s knowledge and insight in his recent passionate speech at our Founder’s Day Mass on homelessness is still talked about by those who were present.

“St. Edward’s is proud

that Rhys is now the student from our college to receive this prestigious acknowledgement.

“We hope the Governor’s action and Rhys’s genuine commitment to social justice will be emulated by our younger boys,” said Mr Dell.

Previous Order Of Australia medal award winners from St Edward’s are Matthew Burke, Ben Bird, Joshua Lucas, Ethan Milne and Joshua Britt.

Email, 17 Aug 2012 Pat Dell, St Edwards College

Stories about learning on the Coast entral Coast Campus Friends is producing short stories about members of the Central Coast community who have gained all or part of their postschool education through at least one of the Central Coast campuses of the University of Newcastle, Hunter Institute of TAFE or Central Coast Community College and are applying their learning on the Central Coast.

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The project is entitled Putting Post-School Learning to Work on the Central Coast.

“Not only will the stories, when published, acknowledge the value of post-school learning through application, they will constitute a celebration of our recently-gained status as a region and provide information on the work of industry here,” said Central Coast Campus Friends president Sonnie Hopkins.

“The project has the

endorsement of the education providers and is expected to deliver material useful to school staff and anyone else interested in how learning is applied in paid and voluntary work,” said Hopkins.

All stories require the approval of the person concerned, their employer and the relevant education providers.

Media Release, 16 August 2012 Sonnie Hopkins, Central Coast Campus Friends

Coast Community News - August 27, 2012 - Page 23

Narara Public senior touch football arara Public School senior boys and senior girls touch football teams participated in the first two rounds of the NSW knockout competition held at Alan Davidson Oval on Monday, August 13.

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Both teams displayed determination and resilience but unfortunately were eliminated.

Girls’ Team: Michaela Baxter (C), Daisy Blackmore,

Emily Buchan, Jevie-Mae Fallan, Ella McCabe, Peri Mantellato, Lara Jones, Abby Murphy and Emily Mahoney.

Boys’ Team: Zac Starkey (C), Ben Thompson, Harrison

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Moriarty, Jordan Jeanpierre, Ben McIntosh, Alex Lessing, Josh Carney, Luke Carney and Jamie Guff.

Newsletter, 20 Aug 2012 Greg Frohlich, Narara Public School

Rendall competes in snowboarding competition ick Rendall in Year 8 recently represented Kincumber High School in the Interschools Snowboarding Competition at Thredbo.

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He was placed 14th in the Snowboard GS and eighth in the Snowboard Cross.

He will now represent

the School at the State Championships later this month in the Snowboard Cross Event.

Newsletter, 10 Aug 2012 Beverly Sampford, Kincumber High School

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WED - 29 0028 - 0.28 0625 - 1.35 1209 - 0.39 1838 - 1.76 SAT - 1 0230 - 0.22 0835 - 1.52 1431 - 0.32 2047 - 1.68 TUE - 4 0410 - 0.36 1027 - 1.53 1637 - 0.44 2239 - 1.39 FRI - 7 0000 - 1.20 0554 - 0.56 1230 - 1.43 1902 - 0.61 MON - 10 0315 - 1.07 0855 - 0.66 1534 - 1.40 2229 - 0.57

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errigal Bowling Club played host to the inaugural Primary Schools Lawn Bowls Gala Day on Monday, August 20.

As part of Bowls Central Coast’s endeavour to further grow junior bowls in the area, The Central Hub was formed comprising Avoca Beach, Wamberal, Davistown RSL and Terrigal Bowling Clubs.

Students in Years 5 and 6 were invited from local primary schools to take part in a fun filled bowls activity day.

An overwhelming response was received with 80 students from Terrigal Public School, Avoca Public School and Kincumber Public Schools participating.

Under the co-ordination of Bowls Australia community development officer Mark Whiteman, seasoned bowlers and teachers representing the schools and clubs had the children enjoying an array of bowls games.

Some natural talent was shown by a number of students and it is hoped they will continue to learn more about the game with the offer of free tuition by qualified coaches at the member clubs on Saturday mornings.

A similar schools day was held at Mingara Bowling Club in March and as a result, 16 children

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St Philips student to represent Australia

Green Point resident to try out for nationals

t Philips Christian College student Nicholas Ortubio will travel to Greece on September 26 to represent Australia in futsal.

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Nicholas was imvited to compete in the event after he played in the Central Coast team during the Christmas holidays.

The team entered a National Championship at Sydney where every state and a New Zealand team participated.

The team made it to the grand final and won with a score of 4-2.

The Sydney Academy of Sports has also invited Nicholas to attend a development program.

reen Point resident Matt Baker was selected to trial for Australia’s ITU Junior World Championships triathlon team at Runaway Bay in Queensland following a summer season disjointed by injury.

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Newsletter, 17 Aug 2012 Michelle Kelly, St Philips Christian College

Kincumber student places first in Nationals

incumber High student Nick Reekie competed at the Australian Schools National Swimming Meet held earlier this month.

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Nick placed first in the 200 metre backstroke which makes him the current Australian School Boy

champion.

He also placed second in the 100m backstroke, third in the 4x50 Medley

Relay, first in the 10x50 Freestyle Relay (with a new national record), second in the 4x50m Freestyle Relay

and third in the 4x100m Freestyle Relay.

Nick is also completing his HSC this year.

Newsletter, 10 Aug 2012 Beverly Sampford, Kincumber High School

Avoca on top in Union after Round 17 voca Beach confirmed their place at the top of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition ladder with Kariong when they defeated Gosford at Gosford Showground by 28-5 in round 17 on Saturday, August 18.

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Avoca Beach were in front for the entire match and two tries in the final quarter of the match saw the visitors run out convincing winners.

The match started with play see sawing from one end of the field to the other.

Both teams had their chances to post points early on, but nothing occurred on the scoreboard for the opening 20 minutes of the match.

Avoca Beach had missed a penalty goal and also went close to scoring in the corner.

Gosford made several breaks but good Avoca Beach defence kept them out.

Gosford lost lock Luke Henig early in the match which affected their structure.

After a series of penalties near the line, Avoca Beach took several taps and ultimately crossed for the opening try to their lock Adam Winter.

The conversion was missed but Avoca Beach had opened the scoring at five points to nil.

This try was in the 25th minute of the first half and they quickly followed it up with their second try in the 30th minute when five-eight Mitch Graham made a good run before passing to winger

Matt Maloney who crossed in the corner for the try.

Avoca Beach had jumped to a very handy 10 points to nil lead, and with a penalty goal just before half time, the visitors went to the halftime break leading by 13 points to nil.

Things were looking good for Avoca Beach and Gosford had a difficult task to get back into the game.

Best players for Avoca Beach to this point were Emile Thomas and Matt Hipwell in the forwards.

They were everywhere in attack and defence, and they were never far from the ball.

The Avoca Beach backline was doing everything right, and halfback Justin Staben and five-eight Mitch Graham were directing play with great confidence.

Avoca Beach kicked their second penalty goal early in the second half and their lead of 16 points to nil was almost a match winning one so early in the second half.

Gosford did cross for a try at this stage when their replacement lock Mitch Cornwell crossed after a forward surge.

With the score at 16–5 this offered some hope for the home side.

However further good play saw Avoca Beach

cement the win with two late tries to their centre Dan Reihana and fullback Jacob Briggs.

These two tries took the score to 28-5 in what was a most pleasing win for the Avoca Beach team.

The win moved then to 60 points, the same as Kariong, and the struggle for the Minor Premiership goes into next week’s final competition round.

Kariong scored a convincing win over Northlakes at Slade Park to the tune of 43-3.

Kariong were in control for the entire game.

They went to the halftime break leading by 26-3 and maintained that control in the second period.

Kariong were able to cross for seven tries and Northlakes were unable to respond with any.

This fact alone demonstrates their dominance in the match.

Best for Kariong were fullback Derrick Peachey, flanker Afele Tongia and Jason Briot.

The win by Kariong sees them at the top of the competition ladder with Avoca Beach.

These two teams are guaranteed the top two places and will meet in the Major Semi-final in three

weeks time.

Terrigal and Woy Woy played out a 12 all draw at The Haven on Saturday.

Obviously there was nothing in this game for the entire 80 minutes.

Terrigal probably had the better of the first half and were camped in Woy Woy territory for much of the first half.

However Woy Woy defence kept them out and Terrigal were only able to cross for a converted try just before halftime to take the half time lead of seven points to nil.

Terrigal then scored their second try in the early stages of the second half to go to an increased lead of 12-0.

It seemed at that point in the match that the home team would secure the win but it was not to be.

Good play by the visitors in the second half saw a comeback.

They were able to cross for two tries to square the match all up and to make the score 12 all at fulltime.

Both teams would be disappointed about not getting the win.

Woy Woy have continued their great late season form, and the two competition points secured by Terrigal at least gives them a chance of reaching the Top Four in their final game next week.

Email, 20 Aug 2012 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Triathlon is the most recent sport to be added to the Central Coast Academy of Sport’s elite programs list, and it hasn’t taken long for the multi-faceted sport to produce what is hopefully a star of the future.

Six of the best U19 triathletes from around the Nation were invited to attend the three-day camp that consisted of multiple time-trials and a biathlon (bike and run) to wrap up the camp on Sunday.

Baker began the camp with a fifth placing in the one km swim time-trial.

Out of six competitors, fifth placing may have not seemed like the greatest of results, however, Baker’s time was a thirty second improvement on the 18 year olds previous personal best and indicated that there may be more promising results to come over the course of the weekend.

A second placing, and 22 second personal best, in the five km run timetrial certainly had Baker impressing the selectors.

This was backed up by a third place in the 600 meter open water swim.

The final trial for the weekend was a biathlon consisting of a 20km bike ride and three km run.

“The course for the bike leg was pretty tough and it was a great challenge,” said Baker.

He and another athlete, Kenji Nener, formed a breakaway from the rest of the pack in the biathlon and created what was a twoathlete-race.

“After the transition I got into my run really well.

“I was able to hold a solid

pace over the length of the course and managed to put extra time between myself and the chasing pack.

“I was happy with the way I ran, but Kenji had a fantastic run and got away from me,” said Baker.

At the completion of the run, Baker crossed the line in second place, comfortably ahead of the rest of the pack and enhanced his chances of being selected as one of the top three triathletes to attend the ITU Junior World Championships later this year.

Central Coast Academy of Sport head coach of the triathlon squad and NSW-ACT National Talent Academy coach Keiran Barry said that Baker’s performances over the weekend were very impressive.

“Matt competed very well over the course of the weekend and achieved some outstanding results.

“His times were good enough to earn qualification into the National Talent Academy, which is a very select group of the best junior and U23 triathletes in Australia.

“Matt is the first NSW male triathlete to qualify for this squad and just the tenth triathlete in Australia to do so, it’s a very elite group,” said Barry.

Baker will now spend some nervous weeks back in training on the Central Coast awaiting the announcement of Australia’s World Junior’s team in early September.

Media Release, 9 Aug 2012 Warwick Whitmore, CCAS