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Town Centre Revival Plans 21st Century regional library proposed

o s f o r d Council’s City Centre team is developing a concept and specifications for a 21st Century Learning and Enterprise Centre in conjunction with a new City Library.

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The concept, which is a work in progress, sees the old Town Centre comprehensively renovated to provide a facility on the first floor that maximises the synergies within it and which also provides a lively, engaged facade to the eastern side of Kibble Park.

Kibbleplex is the working name for the proposal to use the failed retail centre previously called Town Centre as a jobs generator for the Central Coast.

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An artist’s impression of Kibbleplex

Head of the project director Colleen WorthyJennings said, “while this project is at the concept

stage and requires some quantification, it has the real potential to deliver jobs as well as the long

primarily for parking by many people in Gosford, but is otherwise empty.

“Too many people from

Media Release, 31 Aug 2012 Colleen Worthy-Jennings, Gosford Council

Council to revise Town Centre lease

osford Council will enter into negotiations with Commercial HG with a view to revising their current lease agreement for the Town Centre building.

Following Council’s successful purchase of the Town Centre building principally for commuter car parking, an Expression of Interest was issued for potential operators to conduct activities in the building.

awaited City Library within a reasonable timeframe”.

Kiibbleplex is the building now used

the Central Coast have to commute to Sydney or Newcastle for work when they could do their job just a well in Gosford,’ said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

“The NBN will provide the speed and reliability needed to have confidence in a telework hub like Kibbleplex.”

As well as commuters, the many small businesses on the Coast will be offered space for hire by the day, week or month.

Businesses can take advantage of broadband services on an occasional basis without the cost of signing up at home.

“This is the way people will work in the future, and we could start the ball rolling in Gosford,” said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

On December 6 last year, Council resolved that “subject to development consent, Council enter into a lease with Commercial HQ (trading as City Markets Gosford Pty Ltd) to lease the ground floor of the Gosford Town Centre building”.

A formal lease was entered into on February 1 specifying the “permitted” use as “the operation of markets, outlet stores and specialty shops” on the ground floor.

Council reformed the City Centre Team with the aim to revitalise the “heart” of

Gosford, its CBD. One of the immediate projects identified was the redevelopment of the first floor of Park Central with a new state of the art City library, business incubatortelework space and a university presence.

The team is undertaking market research for specific uses and engaging with stakeholders.

A key stakeholder is Commercial HQ as lessee of the ground floor.

The lessee has invested in the building through refurbishment works on the ground to restore damage caused when previous owners and tenants vacated.

In the current economic climate, the lessee has not been successful in attracting retail operators (particularly

‘market operators’) to the complex, but still retains a valid lease.

Discussions with the lessee had centred on Council’s proposed uses and whether the original intended uses on the ground floor were complementary.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.74, 4 Sep 2012

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Former mayor Robert Bell, Arboretum president John Greenway, former Arboretum president Phil Westlake and Patron Carol Serventy

Wildlife corridor formally opened after 10 years Arboretum patron Ms Carol Serventy cut the ribbon on Sunday, August 19, and formally opened the tract of land.

Ms Serventy’s late husband, Vincent Serventy, was one of Australia’s most outspoken wildlife conservationists who also resided in Pearl Beach and advocated the corridor.

Former Gosford mayor Mr Robert Bell was there to help honour the event which he himself helped set in motion in 1991.

Others present included Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, as well as representatives from the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Plans for a wildlife corridor first began when it was discovered that proposed development of private land could negatively

affect the adjacent University of Sydney research station as well as the arboretum.

Plans were made to try to acquire the 10 hectare parcel of land for environmental protection as a wildlife corridor, joining two areas of bushland.

After years of negotiations, Gosford Council acquired half of the land.

The site was formerly a farm but, for the last seven years, Arboretum volunteers have been planting native shrubs and seedlings, particularly those indigenous to the area and favored by local wildlife.

After the acquisition in 2002, there followed 18 months of clearing the area, creating fire trails and paths and adopting a landscaping strategy.

Plantings included 750 major canopy trees, along with 104 understorey trees, 440 ground cover plants, and over 7500 tubes of native grasses.

In his short keynote speech, Mr Bell emphasised the important role of the Arboretum and its

new wildlife corridor to the larger community.

“If you have the vision and can share the vision, then everything changes.

“You actually make the community vision more empowered because it can believe in itself and can convince governments.

“People who come to Pearl Beach can then take that back to their communities and say ‘Look, they can make it happen, they can create a whole community around the environment.’

“All sorts of people from all different walks of life can feel as though they can make a contribution which allows continuation from one generation to the other.”

The August 19 event also coincided with the 36th anniversary celebrations of the Arboretum which was founded in 1976.

Email, 21 Aug 2012 Esther Beaton, Crommelin Native Arboretum Photo: Duncan Bridel

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After a long day of competition, which included two abandoned races, Daniel Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch came off the water exhausted, but with spirits high after finishing second and first in the day’s two races.

“It was a long day waiting for the wind, we had two false starts as the wind kept changing, but we had a really good day,” said Fitzgibbon.

“Liesl and I were on fire, we played with the fleet a lot and sailed people back a bit.”

In race one the Aussie crew looked to be in trouble

when they went around the top mark in second last position but that was due to the changing wind and luckily for the duo, the race was abandoned and restarted.

Fitzgibbon and Tesch have only been sailing together since 2011.

With just three races left in the competition (at the time Grandstand went to press) Australia sit in first place with a handy four point lead over the USA who are second on a count back from Great Britain.

“We’re in sync as a team, and finally I’m in sync with what I need to be doing out on the water,” said Tesch of Woy Woy. “Every single race I get a better understanding of sailing and what my responsibilities are about,” said Tesch.

“Historically, we perform better at the end of a regatta.”

The concept, which is a work in progress, sees the old Town Centre comprehensively renovated to provide a facility on the first floor that maximises the synergies within it and which also provides a lively, engaged facade to the eastern side of Kibble Park.

Kibbleplex is the working name for the proposal to use the failed retail centre previously called Town Centre as a jobs generator for the Central Coast.

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Former mayor Robert Bell with Patron Carol Serventy

The award recognises

Tom’s contribution to the sport of sailing at both a national and international level.

Tom, who began sailing at the age of eight, was named World Sailor of the Year in 2010, won five World Championships in the space of six years and most recently, won Olympic gold in the Men’s Laser event at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

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Maher said this award was recognition of Tom’s momentous achievement winning Olympic gold.

“Tom is a fantastic representation of the Central Coast spirit and is proof of the success that can come about as a result of hard work and dedication.

“The Central Coast is lucky to be fringed by fantastic waterways, so it is no surprise that we have a vibrant and diverse sailing

community producing world class sailors.

“Tom’s success is an inspiration to other budding sailors and serves to highlight the wonderful range of water sports on the Central Coast.

“Having been considered amongst the best in the world for several years, it is wonderful to see Tom’s success culminate in Olympic gold at the London Games; awarding him the

Keys to the City is just one way that we can recognise this achievement,” said Cr Maher.

Cr Maher said this award not only recognised Tom’s sporting efforts but also acknowledged his success in lifting the profile of the Central Coast around Australia and the world.

“On behalf of Gosford City Council, I would like to congratulate Tom on his achievements in his

Issue 41

21st Century regional library proposed

o s f o r d Council’s City Centre team is developing a concept and specifications for a 21st Century Learning and Enterprise Centre in conjunction with a new City Library.

Slingsby to be given keys to the city entral Coast Olympic gold medallist Tom Slingsby will be presented with the Keys to Gosford City in a welcome home celebration to be held at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve on Saturday, September 8.

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iming is everything and Australia’s Skud 18 crew couldn’t have asked for anything more on day four of the London 2012 Paralympic Sailing Regatta on Portland Harbour.

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chosen sport and wish him continued success into the future.

“We are proud to have him represent our region and put Gosford City on the map in the international arena,” said Cr Maher.

Tom Slingsby’s Welcome Home Celebration, where he will be awarded the Key’s to the City, will take place at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve.

An artist’s impression of Kibbleplex

Head of the project director Colleen WorthyJennings said, “while this project is at the concept

stage and requires some quantification, it has the real potential to deliver jobs as well as the long

primarily for parking by many people in Gosford, but is otherwise empty.

“Too many people from

Media Release, 31 Aug 2012 Colleen Worthy-Jennings, Gosford Council

Council to revise Town Centre lease

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osford Council will enter into negotiations with Commercial HG with a view to revising their current lease agreement for the Town Centre building.

Following Council’s successful purchase of the Town Centre building principally for commuter car parking, an Expression of Interest was issued for potential operators to conduct activities in the building.

awaited City Library within a reasonable timeframe”.

Kiibbleplex is the building now used

the Central Coast have to commute to Sydney or Newcastle for work when they could do their job just a well in Gosford,’ said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

“The NBN will provide the speed and reliability needed to have confidence in a telework hub like Kibbleplex.”

As well as commuters, the many small businesses on the Coast will be offered space for hire by the day, week or month.

Businesses can take advantage of broadband services on an occasional basis without the cost of signing up at home.

“This is the way people will work in the future, and we could start the ball rolling in Gosford,” said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

On December 6 last year, Council resolved that “subject to development consent, Council enter into a lease with Commercial HQ (trading as City Markets Gosford Pty Ltd) to lease the ground floor of the Gosford Town Centre building”.

A formal lease was entered into on February 1 specifying the “permitted” use as “the operation of markets, outlet stores and specialty shops” on the ground floor.

Council reformed the City Centre Team with the aim to revitalise the “heart” of

Gosford, its CBD. One of the immediate projects identified was the redevelopment of the first floor of Park Central with a new state of the art City library, business incubatortelework space and a university presence.

The team is undertaking market research for specific uses and engaging with stakeholders.

A key stakeholder is Commercial HQ as lessee of the ground floor.

The lessee has invested in the building through refurbishment works on the ground to restore damage caused when previous owners and tenants vacated.

In the current economic climate, the lessee has not been successful in attracting retail operators (particularly

‘market operators’) to the complex, but still retains a valid lease.

Discussions with the lessee had centred on Council’s proposed uses and whether the original intended uses on the ground floor were complementary.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.74, 4 Sep 2012

ember for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson has said the allegations of documents’.

“New matters and claims against him in the findings of the Fair Work Australia (FWA) report have been completely discredited by concerning investigations into key Health Services the KPMG advisory group review.

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The review by KPMG was initially commissioned after concerns were raised that FWA were taking too long to investigate financial mismanagement issues.

“The spurious allegations and claims against me in the findings of the Fair Work Australia report have been completely discredited by the KPMG review,” said Mr Thomson.

“I am vindicated and the FWA report is totally discredited.

“The key findings of the KPMG review are that the investigations by FWA were hampered by the absence of relevant

investigation standards and procedures, document and case management protocols and insufficient appropriately qualified and experienced personnel.

“When you consider that the investigator based his conclusions on blatant assertions, this review by KPMG makes a complete mockery of the so called investigation by FWA. “Right from the outset, I have said that the investigation by Fair Work Australia was flawed.

“This review confirms my concerns.

“One of the many findings dealing with deficiencies in the conduct of the FWA

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investigations says the security arrangements over documents were inadequate.

“In my response to FWA, I indicated that documents that existed that would clear me had gone missing or were destroyed.

“KPMG’s review confirms this.

“I have said on many occasions that FWA did not consider all relevant documents and evidence.

“This position is also vindicated in other findings, that: ‘FWA did not consider all potential sources of information…’, and that ‘FWA did not have protocols in place for the collection and retention

Union personnel, including media reports regarding the police investigation into Kathy Jackson, further vindicate my position that the FWA investigation and report were grossly deficient and inaccurate.

“While KPMG says it could not ‘identify any indications of potential interference in the HSU investigations’, KPMG also says FWA VicePresident Lawler’s records were not made available.

“This finding by KPMG therefore, must be left open, given the investigation by Victorian Police into this matter,” said Mr Thomson.

Email, 31 Aug 2012 David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson, MP

yong Council has released a reminder to residents that not the public a chance to the mayor) to enable increase from 10 to 11.

If the vote to the only will they have the chance to vote for councillors on change this process if they the election of five Saturday, September 8, but they can also vote on the way a wish,” Mr Whittaker said. Councillors from the two referendum question is On election day, the wards?” no, the elected council mayor is elected in the future.

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Government Act dictates The public will be fellow councillors. elected by asked to complete a “Currently, the mayor mayors referendum question to of Wyong Shire is decided Councillors can only serve decide if future mayors on a yearly basis by a a 12 month term and they of Wyong Shire should vote from Councillors,” must renominate should be elected by the public general manager Mr they wish to be considered for another year. for a four year term, or Michael Whittaker said.

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public will be asked to answer either yes or no to the following question; “Do you favour the election of the Mayor by electors for a four year term and an increase of the number of Councillors from 10 to 11 (including

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Minister fails to answer parliamentary relocation questions

espite Barry O’Farrell’s election promise to listen to local communities, Education Minister Adrian Piccoli refuses to answer two simple questions posed to him by the Gosford Public School (GPS) Action Group and The Greens.

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These local groups are still fighting to prevent the relocation of Gosford Public School into the grounds of Henry Kendall High School, due to the unsuitability of the high school site.

GPS Action Group representative Ms Jackie Draper asked the Minister in May this year, what alternative sites were considered by the O’Farrell Government, as part of their review of the Labor government decision and when this review would be released to the public.

According to Ms da Costa, no reply has been received to date.

The Greens are pursuing the Department of Education over its apparent assumption that the DA for the relocation of Gosford Public School would automatically be granted.

Greens MLC Dr John Kaye asked the Minister in Parliament on Tuesday,

August 14, whether the Minister would make a commitment to the House that there would be no demolition of buildings at Henry Kendall High School until the Joint Regional Planning Panel had made a decision on the Department of Education and Communities’ planning application for the colocation project.

“Although asked two weeks ago, the Minister has refused to respond to this simple request,” said Ms da Costa.

“The Education Minister’s staff have said that he doesn’t have to reply to the question from John Kaye until September 18, as parliamentary standing orders allow a Minister 35 days to provide an answer to a question referred to him/her by another Minister.

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the department plans to demolish buildings, we believe, without the necessary consent, due to their mis-reading of the Infrastructure SEPP regulations.

“The question John Kaye asked the Minister was simple, and the community does not have 35 days to sit around and wait for a commitment from the government that the buildings will not be demolished before the JRPP has made a decision on the application.

“It is a very short-sighted relocation, because both the primary and the high school will immediately be at their maximum capacity, and if the population of Gosford grows as predicted, the department will have to build a new high school,” said Ms da Costa.

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Protesters outside Minister Hartcher’s office Photo: Mark Ellis

Protest against fracking peaceful protest was held on Tuesday, September 4, to oppose proposed Coal Seam Gas (CSG) mining on the Central Coast.

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The demonstration began outside the office of Minister for Resources and Energy Mr Chris Hartcher where participants protested against the Minister’s recent siding with Dart Energy against the local community at Fullerton Cove, just north of Newcastle.

The demonstration then moved on to Kibble Park and finally the Gosford Council building.

Organiser of the event Mr BJ Futter said, “the gathering was a call for local councils across the state and Australia to come together as a unified force to protect the health and environment of local community and its

residents”.

Mr Futter said he believes the community has the right to know that State Government decisions around Coal Seam Gas Mining and in particular the fracking process it uses, is of great detriment to both people and the environment.

“Many countries around the world including France, Bulgaria and New York State have banned CSG mining and it’s fracking process due to the disastrous side effects,” he said.

“We have access to true natural and safe energy alternatives that should be investigated fully otherwise we may not have any

clean water or arable land available to us in the very near future should the CSG mining continue, and this community deserves to know the truth,” Mr Futter said.

Our Water, Our Land, Our Future is a community organisation created to bring Central Coast residents together in an opportunity to inform, educate and share crucial information regarding the potential repercussions of Coal Seam Gas Mining.

Media Release, 5 Sep 2012 Nikki Freeburn, Our Water, Our Land, Our Future

Protesters seeking to disrupt service, says Hartcher nergy Minister and Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher has accused protestors of seeking to disrupt the energy supply of more than 31,000 Central Coast homes connected to natural gas, with NSW to face a gas crisis without the development of domestic reserves.

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“Over 31,000 households in the Central Coast rely on gas for their energy needs, and more than one million consumers across NSW,” Mr Hartcher said.

“Today’s (Tuesday, September 4) protest shows a complete disregard for those very households that rely on gas for their cooking, heating and electricity generation.

“The NSW Government has been advised that there will likely be gas supply challenges from as early as 2014 and that gas prices will triple in the absence of domestic supply.

“A responsible Government must take the necessary action to maintain and increase our State’s

energy security, which includes the responsible development of a domestic gas industry.

“Coal seam gas is not new to NSW; in fact, the only domestic source of gas we have here in NSW is coal seam gas.

“We have produced and used this gas for approximately 10 years.

“Since the beginning of this year, 20 per cent of the State’s gas usage has been supplied by coal seam gas via the Moomba to Sydney pipeline and AGL’s Camden operations.

“AGL’s Camden facility, which has been in operation since 2004, is currently producing just six per cent of NSW gas needs.

“As such, NSW remains heavily dependent upon declining import reserves meaning domestic production is crucial to ensuring security of supply.

“With gas demand in NSW expected to grow strongly by 2016 and with NSW to face a gas supply crisis from as early as 2014, domestic production is essential.

“Yet to be tapped coal seam gas reserves represent over 250 years of supply, it’s essential that we start to get projects moving with the proper protections in place.”

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Terrigal parking study on exhibition A s part of Gosford Council’s Community Strategic Plan, a Draft Strategic Parking Study for Terrigal will be placed on public exhibition toward the end of the month for a period of 28 days.

The Study will assess the ability of car parking infrastructure to handle current and future demand with recommendations to manage anticipated growth over the next 25 years.

The Study identifies a range of issues related to parking accessibility, usage

and provision.

Recommendations will assist in the ongoing management and development of parking related infrastructure serving the study area.

Outcomes and recommendations presented in the Study will

The study areas of Terrigal Haven and the Terrigal town centre

Top surnames of the Coast he top 20 most common surnames for Gosford City have been released as listed in the 2012-13 Central Coast Yellow and White Pages.

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The top nine surnames have remained the same for the past three years.

Thompson appears on the list for the first time and Walker has been bumped from the bottom.

Smith remains number one followed by Jones,

Brown, Williams, Taylor, Wilson, Martin, Johnson, White, Davis, Moore, Anderson, Campbell, Roberts, Kelly, Robinson, Turner, Edwards, Walker and Scott at number 20.

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also be incorporated into the development of a new Section 94 Development Contribution Plan for Car Parking in Terrigal.

The Study recommends that the town centre core on-street parking

restrictions and off-street car park adjacent to the surf club should be converted to everyday parking restrictions to provide not only additional parking capacity during peak demands, but improved parking turnover.

This in turn has the potential to reduce vehicle circulation of the town

centre.

The study also recommends that the multi deck car park should be better delineated through the placement of real time parking availability signage in the town centre and consideration should be given to additional public parking areas off Church St and potentially as part of the

large Rapedo development.

This combined with suggested traffic network changes to remove the delays generated by the beachfront pedestrian crossings would provide better placed public parking opportunities.

Gosford Council Agenda SF.25, 4 Sep 2012

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Gosford should take after London

Council isn’t offering for Bambara

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As I see it, there are only two options Low rise, say three to eight storey’s or high rise say 12 to 20 storey’s.

History has proven there are no half way measures.

Compare London and New York.

A low rise city similar to London or Paris would preserve the views to the ridge line of Presidents Hill and Rumbalara Reserve.

Sunlight would beam into all the streets giving a feeling of openness and enjoyment.

A high rise city similar to Chatswood would eliminate views to the water and ridge lines also increasing the wind tunnel effect.

It would darken sections of the CBD by overshadowing, smothering the life and openness of the city.

It would increase the traffic congestion, restrict parking and add to pedestrian conflict.

We need to rebuild Gosford to enhance our way of life, not detract from it.

A theme to adopt to create this would be “Gosford the Garden City by the Waters”.

Flowing back from the waterfront could be gardens intermixed amongst historical landmarks and buildings, such as the Anzac War Memorial, Anglican Church, School of Arts, Creightons Funeral Parlour and the Old Police Station.

Building and renovating where the Old County Council site (Spurbest) to such a theme would greatly assist the appeal of the CBD. The Future of Gosford is a decision the community and the newly elected council must face jointly now.

Letter, 28 Aug 2012 Malcolm Brooks, Gosford

I heard that the owners of the remaining big blocks (not the two small ones) took the sign down over the weekend of September 1 and 2.

From what I’ve heard, they are saying they have not heard from Gosford Council or the General Manager (as per Councils press release) and that it’s actually National Parks-Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) negotiating with land owners.

Hopefully they have given up trying to sell the land at this point, which could be very good for our campaign, but, who knows what is really going on when there are a few different stories floating around The bottom line is, those who support the preservation of this precious area should continue to lobby Gosford

Referendum on constitution needed boriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are not mentioned in the preamble of the Australian constitution.

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Reconciliation means that we seek ways to build mutual respect and bridges between our Australian people.

Over the past 10 or so years we have seen some positive directions, for example, the Kevin Rudd Apology in Federal Parliament (2008) and before that the Sydney Harbour Bridge walk, as well as other initiatives designed to promote reconciliation.

A referendum should be held and we believe it could be timed alongside the next

Federal election around August 2013.

This change to our constitution should be a simple action of Reconciliation and there does not appear to be any reason why it should be opposed.

Our college (St Edwards College) is currently circulating a petition which

requests inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people to be mentioned in our constitution as well as a referendum.

It is an important sign for our nation that we embrace our long-suffering and dispossessed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We have the chance to move forward in a meaningful and shared way.

he For Sale sign offering local endangered species and cultural heritage to the highest bidder has been taken down (for now).

Letters to the editor should be sent to: Coast Community News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@gosfordnews.org See Page 2 for contribution conditions Council and our State Member to bring ALL of the lots into the National Park.

Come October, there will be a new angle for us to campaign on and hopefully we are passionately supported by our local Greens.

One of the biggest factors threatening Bambara has been people-organisations giving up the fight after a

small win or after the lots are taken off the market.

To allow this campaign to fall into the background again after decades of campaigning and to rest on our recent win would be foolish.

The owners have indicated they are willing to sell under the provisions of the aptly named ‘Just Terms Compensation Act’ (1991).

Hopefully, our State Member makes good on his promise and secures the blocks before they pass into private hands once again or this ends up back in Court with the developers having another go and the community/ratepayer footing the bill ($175k to date).

Email, 3 Sep 2012 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

Coast needs suitable performance venue t seems an eternity since people started asking for a suitable performance venue on the Central Coast.

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As one who would welcome such a venue, I had become dispirited by the negative responses from politicians and, more recently, organised groups who would have it rejected because it could be high rise, waterfront stealing, polluting or even

to repel the hysteria that had welled up in the community.

Our baby is too precious to be thrown out with the bathwater. “just for the wealthy”.

How pleasing then, to read the FOPAP’s campaign

Letter, 15 Aug 2012 Don Robertson, Gosford

Region needs new administration

Email, 3 Sep 2012 Pat Dell, East Gosford

oters were again asked to cast their votes for the next 10 councillors who will make decisions for them.

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What has been clear from the current bunch is that their priorities are wrong and that the wellbeing of the real estate industry comes before that of the community.

The things which immediately come to mind are the deaths of five people on the Pacific Highway and the cover up which followed, the loss of $50 million of ratepayer funds and the ongoing cover

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Artist’s impression released for Lakeside Plaza redevelopment

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he artist’s impression of the proposed Lakeside Plaza redevelopment released by architectural firm, Architectus, depicts an expanded Coles Supermarket along with speciality fashion and food retailers to serve The Entrance Community.

some 21,000 sqm.

The development has been designed by one of Australia’s leading architectural firms to reflect its seaside position and provide outstanding views of the ocean and lake.

The development would also provide for substantial undercover basement parking for shoppers and visitors alike.

The lofting of the “Stages two and three of the development will towers would create an include a residential ‘Oasis’ floor protected tower and hotel tower, all from the sun and rain on the one site that covers on the fourth level, providing pool facilities,

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Dredging plans for The Entrance Channel

for day and night time entertainment and relaxation.

A proposed Novotel Hotel would comprise 220 plus rooms, an 800 seat conference and function centre, introducing The Entrance to thousands of visitors.

Both towers would be in an elliptical shape, designed to offer 360 degree views, allowing wind to pass, avoiding the down drafts associated with more conventional designs.

Lakeside Plaza proprietor Mr Bob Dunnet said “The design has been

influenced by studies from around Australia and internationally whereby best practice architectural designs have been ‘cherry picked’ and integrated into the design”.

The Entrance Chamber of Commerce president Mr Wes Newman said the development was positive for The Entrance.

“To get this far has been a great achievement and is very positive for The Entrance,” said Mr Newman.

“We have been working closely with the owners and their representatives

for over a year now in the development of the concept for the site”, said a spokesperson for Wyong Council Media.

“The recently adopted master plan for the entrance town centre was prepared in conjunction their concept.”

“Council has received a planning proposal for spot rezoning of the lakeside plaza site, which is currently being assed.”

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y o n g Council is finalising plans to bring the dredge back to The Entrance Channel for the first time since May, 2010.

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

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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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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

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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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“I am vindicated” said Craig Thomson

ember for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson has said the allegations of documents’.

“New matters and claims against him in the findings of the Fair Work Australia (FWA) report have been completely discredited by concerning investigations into key Health Services the KPMG advisory group review.

The review by KPMG was initially commissioned after concerns were raised that FWA were taking too long to investigate financial mismanagement issues.

“The spurious allegations and claims against me in the findings of the Fair Work Australia report have been completely discredited by the KPMG review,” said Mr Thomson.

“I am vindicated and the FWA report is totally discredited.

“The key findings of the KPMG review are that the investigations by FWA were hampered by the absence of relevant

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a day spa, restaurant and bar, surrounded by a landscaped and treed roof garden environment.

The position on the fourth floor of the building would offer uninterrupted views out to the lake and coast, yet would enable the roof garden to still feel part of the town.

At ground level, the piazza has been designed to become the town square, providing open space and amenities, surrounded by restaurants, cafes, hospitality venues and specialist retail that would make it popular

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up, the ongoing spending of the ratepayer money in Terrigal while other areas are left high and dry, and a council which uses labour to produce reports and propaganda

whilst infrastructure in the shire falls apart.

What this region needs is not another new council but rather administration so that elected representatives get the message that they have been elected to represent the community first and foremost.

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investigation standards and procedures, document and case management protocols and insufficient appropriately qualified and experienced personnel.

“When you consider that the investigator based his conclusions on blatant assertions, this review by KPMG makes a complete mockery of the so called investigation by FWA. “Right from the outset, I have said that the investigation by Fair Work Australia was flawed.

“This review confirms my concerns.

“One of the many findings dealing with deficiencies in the conduct of the FWA

investigations says the security arrangements over documents were inadequate.

“In my response to FWA, I indicated that documents that existed that would clear me had gone missing or were destroyed.

“KPMG’s review confirms this.

“I have said on many occasions that FWA did not consider all relevant documents and evidence.

“This position is also vindicated in other findings, that: ‘FWA did not consider all potential sources of information…’, and that ‘FWA did not have protocols in place for the collection and retention

Union personnel, including media reports regarding the police investigation into Kathy Jackson, further vindicate my position that the FWA investigation and report were grossly deficient and inaccurate.

“While KPMG says it could not ‘identify any indications of potential interference in the HSU investigations’, KPMG also says FWA VicePresident Lawler’s records were not made available.

“This finding by KPMG therefore, must be left open, given the investigation by Victorian Police into this matter,” said Mr Thomson.

Email, 31 Aug 2012 David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson, MP

Public to decide on mayoral vote

yong Council has released a reminder to residents that not the public a chance to the mayor) to enable increase from 10 to 11.

If the vote to the only will they have the chance to vote for councillors on change this process if they the election of five Saturday, September 8, but they can also vote on the way a wish,” Mr Whittaker said. Councillors from the two referendum question is On election day, the wards?” no, the elected council mayor is elected in the future.

The public will be fellow councillors.

Government Act dictates asked to complete a “Currently, the mayor mayors elected by referendum question to of Wyong Shire is decided Councillors can only serve decide if future mayors on a yearly basis by a a 12 month term and they of Wyong Shire should vote from Councillors,” must renominate should be elected by the public general manager Mr they wish to be considered for a four year term, or Michael Whittaker said. for another year. continue to be elected by “The Local “This referendum gives

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If the majority vote to will continue to determine the referendum question the mayor on a yearly is yes, the mayor would basis and the number of be elected by the public Councillors will remain for a four-year term at 10. starting from the 2016 Media release, 27 Aug 2012 Local Government Wyong Council Media elections, and the number of councillors would

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Four arrested on assault charges

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hree men and a teenage girl have been charged following the assault of two police officers at Point Clare on Sunday, September 2.

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About 3.40pm, a police officer attended Point Clare Railway Station following reports of three people crossing rail lines.

Upon arriving, the male officer approached a 16 year old girl who allegedly produced a pistol.

The officer attempted to arrest the teen after he realised it was a replica firearm.

The 16 year old then allegedly bit the officer on the arm.

Three men, a 19 year old and two aged 21, then appeared with one allegedly punching the officer in the jaw and another exposing himself.

The officer was forced to use capsicum spray to restrain members of the group.

Two female officers patrolling nearby were urgently deployed to the train station and the three men and

teenage girl were arrested.

A female officer was allegedly assaulted by the teenage girl during the arrest, sustaining cuts to her arm.

The four arrested were taken to Gosford Police Station where they were later charged.

The 16 year old female was charged with possessing a weapon and assault police.

The 19 year old man was charged with affray, assault police (three counts) and resist arrest.

A 21 year old man was charged with affray, assault police and resist arrest.

The second 21 year old man was charged with affray, wilful and obscene exposure and resist arrest.

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CMA moves to Wyong he Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has moved from the Gosford office to the town centre of Wyong.

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CMA Central Coast Catchment coordinator Mr David Green said it was important for the CMA to be located in a spot that was central to clients and also the catchment community.

The Central Coast landscape of the CMA covers the local government areas of Lake Macquarie and Wyong and also the Brisbane Water catchment area of the Gosford LGA. “The role of the CMA is to help our local central coast community better protect our environment in the areas of biodiversity, aquatic health, soils, estuaries, wetlands and marine areas,” Mr David Green said.

“We provide support to key groups such as individual landholders, local government, urban residents

and community groups such as Landcare in a region that extends from Woy Woy in the south to as far north as Lake Macquarie.

“The CMA staff are often on the road attending meetings and developing on-ground projects with landholders.

“The move to Wyong means we will be travelling shorter distances to provide service and support to our community,” said Mr Green.

Mr Green also said that the move would benefit clients and the community.

Media Release, 5 Sep 2012 Liana Corocher, HunterCentral Rivers Catchment Management Authority

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woman who works to find jobs for society’s most disadvantaged members has won a one-of-a-kind grant to meet with global thought leaders in the jobs sector in a bid to assist Australia reduce unemployment.

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Vanessa Parletta, who works in Gosford, was named as the recipient of the 2012 NESA Employment Discovery Grant, which is supported

by RecruitmentSuper, at a gala dinner at the Hilton Sydney on Thursday, August 30.

Ms Parletta is the general manager of ORS Employment Solutions and, thanks to a career that spans being a prison psychologist, she understands the plight of people who face long-term unemployment, societal discrimination and personal hurdles such as addiction.

In responding to the announcement that she’d won the prestigious award, which is only in its second year, Ms Parletta said “I

believe winning this grant will be a life changing, once in a lifetime professional development experience”.

“Being able to share knowledge with international experts and make contacts with people who work in the same industry in a different country will be both very stimulating and rewarding.”

She said she believes that winning the grant would provide ideas and models that would prove invaluable in completing her Doctor of Business Management thesis, which is looking into whether modifications to a current Federal Government-instigated model could raise profit and performance at combined Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment

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For Ms Parletta, her dream of testing international employment programs and models within the Australian context will become a reality thanks to the Discovery Grant.

Ms Parletta was named ahead of three other employment industry leaders who had been shortlisted from the thousands of people who work in employment and related services across

Australia.

Hosted by the National Employment Services Association (NESA) and supported by RecruitmentSuper, the grant will see Ms Parletta attend the invitationonly 2013 OECD Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Programme’s annual forum in Ireland early next year, as part of the Grant’s six day European study tour.

The 2013 OECD LEED forum will be attended by more than 200 of the world’s employment and economic development experts, and Ms Parletta will travel to the event as a guest of NESA CEO Ms Sally Sinclair.

“This Grant is guaranteeing that Australian employment professionals continue to provide world standard services that help unemployed people find jobs,” Ms Sinclair said.

NESA is the peak body representing organisations and individuals in employment and related services in Australia.

“The Employment Discovery Grant has been created by NESA and is supported by industry partner, RecruitmentSuper.”

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North Gosford disability support home opened

Member for The Entrance Chris Spence with Disability Services minister Andrew Constance and residents of Rainbow Haven

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he Rainbow Haven in North Gosford was officially opened on Wednesday, August 29, by NSW Minister for Disability Services Mr Andrew Constance.

The Rainbow Haven provides supported accommodation for 12 people with a disability.

The NSW Government invested $3 million for the development on Henry Parry Dr, which is run by the Samaritans Foundation and contains six units with two beds in each.

“This development recognises the NSW Government’s commitment to expanding supported accommodation, ensuring people with disability have the same standard of living as the rest of the

community,” Mr Constance said.

“An important part of providing quality services is ensuring that there are modern facilities and appropriate accommodation available for all members of the community.

“Organisations like the Samaritans Foundation truly enhance the lives of the people they support, by creating a more inclusive environment where everyone has a sense of belonging.”

Mr Spence said it was great to see the residents

settling into their new home.

“Rainbow Haven is a mini-community where each resident has their own space to live and decorate as they like, while they also share a backyard space and a communal barbeque area.

“I’m sure the residents will enjoy their new surrounds where they will be supported to live independent lives,” said Mr Spence.

Media release, 29 Aug 2012 Dominic Cuschieri, Office of Andrew Constance, MP

Heart Foundation Doorknock

ayor of Gosford Cr Laurie Maher kick started the annual Heart Foundation Doorknock Appeal on Thursday, August 30, with a personal donation and urged local residents to get behind the campaign.

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Cr Maher said he supported the Doorknock Appeal because he wanted to help the Heart Foundation to fund lifesaving research to help beat heart disease.

“I was shocked to learn that heart disease is the number one killer of Australian men and women, which is I why I’ve signed up to doorknock myself.

“I realised that I could be helping someone close to me or in the local community, so I’m urging everyone to please dig deep and make a generous donation when a Heart Foundation volunteer knocks on your door this September.

“Most of the Heart Foundation’s funding comes from donations from the

public and is essential to helping reduce the suffering and death caused by heart disease in Australia.

“I support the Heart Foundation because it’s an independent charity leading the way in funding world class research and health promotion for the better quality of heart health of all Australians,” Cr Maher said.

This year in NSW alone, the Heart Foundation has funded more than $2.1 million for essential medical research at local research centres.

Money raised by the 2012 Doorknock Appeal will help them fund critical research and community projects to improve awareness, prevention and treatment of heart disease.

To recognise Heart Foundation volunteers and open your doors with confidence, you can check the collector is wearing a badge with the Heart Foundation logo and the words Volunteer Collector Official Identification Badge.

The badge also has the volunteer’s ID number and an expiry date of September 30.

Collectors will also have an official receipt book and a small Heart Foundation bag.

All donations $2 and over are tax-deductible and the Heart Foundation Doorknock volunteer can issue supporters with a receipt.

Media Release, 30 Aug 2012 Gosford Council Media

Erina to host community Wills Day

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he Central Coast is one of a select number of locations across Australia chosen to host a local Community Wills Event in October as part of the Red Cross Wills for Life campaign.

A Red Cross Wills Day will be held at the Erina Centre on Wednesday, October 31, and places are filling up fast.

Red Cross national bequest manager Mr Ian Williamson said, “Gifts in Wills are about life and the causes that people really care about”.

“Leaving a gift in your Will is one of the most valuable and lasting ways you can support Red Cross.

“Over the past year, Red Cross helped more than 27,000 people affected by disasters in more than 68 evacuation and relief centres across Australia.

“In years to come, many people will again turn to Red

Cross for help in times of crisis and we are determined to be there when they do.

“That’s why we are asking people to consider supporting us with a gift in their Will after they have provided for their loved ones.

“One dollar in every five of our voluntary income is from gifts in Wills.

“It costs nothing during your lifetime but will have a powerful impact for generations to come.

“Just one per cent, two per cent or five per cent or more of your estate can make a huge difference to our work with vulnerable people.

“Red Cross and local solicitors have teamed up to help prepare or update simple Wills from only $75 per person or Red Cross can show you how to make a Will online.

“Writing a Will is one of the most important things you will do in your lifetime.

“It’s the only way to be certain your money and belongings will go to the people and charities you care about.

“This is a great opportunity to update or make a new Will,” said Mr Williamson.

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Syringe collection up by 30%

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osford Council’s Get Smart With Sharps initiative continues to keep the community clean from needles and syringes, with a 30 per cent increase in the volume of community sharps collected from disposal units across Gosford City since the campaign began.

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Commencing in November 2009 and winner of the 200910 NSW Local Government and Shires Association Excellence in Environment Award, the campaign manages the disposal of sharps by creating collection points at selected pharmacies and placing disposafit bins in public areas to hold used needles and syringes.

The campaign seeks to raise community awareness about these collections points, with a Needle Cleanup Hotline established to allow people to check their nearest disposal facility and report any sightings of needles or syringes in public places.

Council’s waste services coordinator Mr James Lawson said the 30 per cent increase in sharps collected from disposal units was indicative of the program’s success.

“The aim of the Get Smart With Sharps campaign is to promote responsible disposal of community sharps including medical and intra

venous sharps, with the objectives of preventing used needles from being discarded irresponsibly and thrown into the mainstream waste system.

“In February this year, 64.5 kilograms of sharps were collected from disposal units across Gosford City, which represents over a 30 per cent increase in the volume of sharps collected prior to when the campaign began.

“It is a credit to our community for their active participation and support of this scheme in responsibly reporting and appropriately disposing of sharps that has allowed us to achieve these results.

“We would like to thank everyone who has participated so far and encourage all members of our community to continue to support us in achieving our aim of creating a cleaner and safer city,” Mr. Lawson said.

Media Release, 3 Sep 2012 Gosford Council Media

Wills Day

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he Salvation Army Erina will host a Wills Day on Tuesday, November 13, to assist people in getting their affairs in order.

The Wills Day at The Salvation Army Gosford Corps is part of an ongoing program being run at various Salvation Army Centres in NSW. Members of the public will have the opportunity to have their Wills drawn up by local solicitors involved.

Central Coast public relations director Mr. Rodney Dibley has highlighted the importance of having a Will written.

“Making a Will is a must.

“It’s your opportunity to have the last say about what you want done with your possessions after you’ve gone.

“A Will ensures that your loved ones are looked after without any legal hassles,” Mr Dibley said.

Mr Dibley insisted that the importance of updating and changing a Will was essential.

“People really need to consider and possibly amend their Will at every life stage, if they enter into marriage, buy a home, have children, or take on a new job, because changes will occur which may

make alterations necessary,” Mr Dibley said.

Westpac on the Central Coast regional general manager Mr Ray Dwyer said “it is great to be able to work side by side with The Salvation Army on the Central Coast once again to assist members of the public with getting this important part of their life in order,” Mr Dwyer said.

Funds raised will be given to help support The Salvation Army’s Emergency Services ongoing work in the region.

Media Release, 1 Sep 2012 Rodney Dibley, The Salvation Army

Ted Coupe, Member for Gosford Chris Holstein, David Sinclair and Member for Robertson Deborah O'Neill

vergreen Life Care formerly known as Gosford RSL Leisure Living unveiled and launched its new brand and logo at an official launch on Friday, August 31.

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The well regarded aged care facility based at West Gosford launched its new branding and corporate name, Evergreen Life Care Limited, which is the umbrella body that encompasses the Central Coast’s Yallambee Village, Yallambee Lodge and Coast Home Help, as well as the mid north coast’s Tea Gardens Manor.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill attended the event and joined the 100 strong crowd to celebrate the launch of the new name and logo for the organisation.

Mr Holstein made a small speech to officially mark the launch and assisted to turn the first soil of the evergreen tree which was planted at the organisation’s Yallambee Village Community Centre.

As a community based, not-for-profit organisation, Evergreen Life Care has given itself a refresh to reflect its position as a care and support provider for aged veterans, disabled and elderly persons through a

variety of services including residential aged care, independent living and community care.

Evergreen Life Care chief executive officer Mr Ted Coupe said he was delighted to have Mr Holstein and Ms Robertson attend the launch and is looking forward to the organisation now growing in the community as Evergreen Life Care.

“The word Evergreen connotes continued growth, sustenance and liveliness and signifies the next chapter in a person’s life which is an ideal reflection and representation of our organisation and its core values,” added Mr Coupe.

“Given the growth of our organisation, including expansion of our services to Tea Gardens on the Mid North Coast, as well as a strategic plan that includes a variety of services outside of the local Gosford area, it was timely that Gosford RSL Leisure Living revived its corporate identity to reflect such change,” said Mr Coupe.

“Our ties with Gosford

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n Erina based integrated service provider was named the National Champion Employer of the Year for 2012 at the National Employment Services Awards in Sydney on Thursday, August 30.

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ACS were recognised for their exceptional commitment to giving people a “fair go�, skilling employees, and welcoming new staff as

“part of the ACS family�.

Guests were treated to an insight into the decade long partnership between ACS and ORS Group which has grown

on a national scale with the organisations working together to develop programs particularly suited to the differing needs of communities

across Australia.

With 29 former job seekers commencing work across the organisation during the qualifying period, many of which have now been with the organisation for more than nine months, ACS have been rewarded for providing solutions and genuine opportunities for Central Coast people.

ACS CEO Mr Malcolm Hughes said, “we believe it’s everybody’s right to be able to enter the workforce, enjoy the respect of other workers and to feel as though they are part of the community and contributing in some way�.

ACS won the Champion Employer of the Year Award, against two national finalists, Precision Precast Concrete from Bendigo in Victoria, and Clockwork Cleaning Services from Werribee in Victoria.

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The awards ceremony and gala dinner celebrates the industry’s leading contributors and recognises the high standards of the Central Coast and Hunter Tourism Industry.

This year’s gala event theme was United in Tourism.

The awards provide entrants the opportunity to be recognised amongst their peers.

As typical of such prestigious awards, submissions were of a high standard and it was highly competitive with a record 71 individual tourism operators entering across 27 categories.

Sixteen Central Coast Tourism members made the finalist list.

First time entrant, the 5 lands Walk was the bronze recipient for Festivals and Events.

Outgoing CEO Mr Ollie Philpot said, “‘these awards are a great accolade for the winners and validates the quality of products and services that’s available on the Central Coast�. “Of course to snatch gold off our neighbouring region, the Hunter, is always an added bonus,� he said.

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The business also won the Excellence in Manufacturing and Excellence in Small Business Awards and will now represent the Central Coast at state level at the NSW Business Chamber awards for 2012 First established in 1994, IPB was purchased by current directors Rob and Mark Nalder in 2004.

The father and son team relocated the business to the Central Coast in 2010 after purchasing 9000sqm of industrial land for their West Gosford manufacturing premises. “Moving to the Central Coast was one of the best things we’ve ever done,� said the directors. “We only wish we’d done it sooner.�

The other decision made by the company was their choice to focus on a niche market, manufacturing

and supplying control rooms and switch rooms to the resources sector.

IPB specialises in the production, supply and hire of time and costeffective solutions ready for occupancy.

With manufacturing facilities at Tuggerah and West Gosford and a Hire facility at Ourimbah, IPB captures both broad and niche markets.

Both directors said they are most proud of providing a growing number of Central Coast locals with a job each day, a fairly even split at present between 18 full time employees and 18 regular contractors, including welders, electricians and vinyl layers, just to name a few of the trades the company relies on.

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Business

Asphalt company donates driveway osford based asphalt specialists Sharpe Bros have donated their services to refurbish the crumbling and long neglected driveway at Kariong Rural Fire Brigade, which posed a safety hazard for members and the public.

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Sharpe Bros stepped in to help after seeing the poor state of the potholed and disintegrating driveway off Dandaloo St, despite 10 years of fundraising and lobbying to get it repaired.

The Sharpe Bros team completed the $7000 project in just one day, free of charge.

Joint managing director of Sharpe Bros Mr Michael Sharpe said the repair work was undertaken while the brigade was out on call, much to the surprise of the members when they returned.

“I left a message on the Captain’s phone to say we were going to do it, and I phoned him again when it was finished to tell him what we had done.

“He was very surprised and I’d say they were all pretty stoked when they got back to the station and saw the new driveway,” Mr Sharpe said.

“We were happy to make

this donation to the Kariong Rural Fire Brigade, who have been caring for the Gosford community since 1946.

“They’re the sort of guys who are always on call and go out of their way to help the community in their time of need, so we were happy to be able to give something back and thank them for all the work they do.”

Sharpe Bros put four workers to the task of repairing the pavement, preparing the area for sealing with bitumen and finally sealing the bitumen over the roadway, providing a smooth and safe surface from the station to the road.

Kariong Rural Fire Brigade captain Mr Robert Sterling said the donation has had a huge impact on the station.

“I know it’s just a driveway, but when you’re sitting in a 13 tonne truck and trying to get somewhere quickly and being bounced out of the station

because of the potholes, it was just a menace.

“It’s a pretty active spot, with a child care centre opposite us, and other businesses around us.

“It’s a really well used area, so now it will be a lot safer for everyone now it’s in tip-top condition,” he said.

Mr Sterling said he was stunned when he received the call from Michael Sharpe to tell him the driveway had been fixed.

“Just before he told me, I had asked if he could organise a time to come out and look at the driveway, so we could get a quote and have a target for our fundraising, but he told me it was already done, and to keep our fundraising money to spend on something better.

“Everyone in the brigade went up to the station and just stood there and stared at it and just couldn’t stop

saying thank you.”

Mr Sterling said besides the obvious benefits of improved safety, accessibility and aesthetics, the Sharpe Bros’ donation has boosted the morale of the members.

“It really has had a flow on effect with the members who have a newfound pride in their station and we can’t thank the Sharpe Bros enough,” Mr Sterling said.

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Narara music students perform at Opera House

he Narara Public School recorder string groups performed as part of the Festival of Instrumental Music at the Opera House on Tuesday, August 28.

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The students performed three recorder pieces and four strings pieces along with 700 other students from across NSW. The students had the chance to perform alongside the state’s most elite student ensembles such as the NSW State Symphony Orchestra and Wind Band, as well as the State Singers.

Jasmine Baric performed a violin solo that impressed the audience with her technical abilities and musicality, making the school proud.

The students were supported by many teachers, tutors and parents who provided help on the day.

Terrigal SRC petitions council petition with 24 signatures has been received by Gosford Council from the Terrigal High School Student Representative Council requesting a safe footpath be constructed on the eastern side of Charles Kay Dr.

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When walking along Charles Kay Dr, petitioners stated that walking close to the road was dangerous, walking with the traffic was not safe, increased traffic flow over the past five years heightened the need for a safer walkway, the unacceptable walking conditions could lead to casualties and although there was an alternative route, it is through steep, native bushland and is

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In wet weather, navigating this route can be extremely difficult.

Petitioners also stated a safe footpath would not only benefit their journeys to and from school, but would also be a benefit to the community.

Gosford Council Agenda P.34, 28 Aug 2012

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ew Horizons in Gosford has set up and funded a Learner Driving Mentor Program.

ive schools from the Gosford area participated in the first ever National Health and Physical Education Day (H and PE Day) to Run Around the World, on Wednesday, September 5.

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The aim of the program is to provide a young person access to training, a motor vehicle, driving supervisor (mentor) and accredited driving instructor assessments and tuition.

Through the program, participants will receive support to complete 120 hours of logged driving, learn to drive in a safe and responsible way, prepare for a Provisional Licence test and meet new people and expand social networks.

New Horizons needs volunteers to assist with the driving supervision.

Volunteers must be aged over 25, hold a full NSW licence and have a history of safe, responsible driving.

The mentor’s role is similar to a coach, rather than an instructor.

Email, 3 Sep 2012 Mark Haynes, New Horizons

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Twenty-three schools in the Hunter and Central Coast region participated including Gosford Public School, Terrigal Public School, Kariong Mountains High School, Central Mangrove Public School and Peats Ridge Public School.

H and PE Day aims to keep Australian adolescents fit and healthy by advocating the role physical education teachers play in schools.

The world’s circumference spans approximately 40,000km and the goal for H and PE Day is to run a lap of the world together as a nation.

To achieve this, 40,000 students were required to walk, jog or run at least one kilometre each.

“The event has really captured the kids’ imaginations,” said project manager Mr Brendan Hopp.

“Their enthusiasm has exceeded all expectations, with over 120,000 running one kilometre each in the Adidas Run around the World challenge.”

Adidas and the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) were key organisers of the initiative.

“Too often, the issue of childhood health is addressed in a negative way,” ACHPER national executive director Mr Jeff Emmel said.

“H and PE Day is designed to create a positive and memorable day whereby students can celebrate physical activity while running a lap of world.”

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Somersby students explore catchment area omersby Public School students are heavily involved in the protection of our local waterways after venturing outside the classroom and into the local environment to complete a Waterwatch Catchment Crawl.

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Staff from Gosford Council and the Community Environment Network took 26 students from Year 5 and 6 to explore sites throughout the water supply catchment area during NSW Education Week last month.

The Community Environment Network’s Waterwatch project officer Ms Samantha Willis said Catchment Crawls were a fun and interactive way for students to learn about the environment and sustainable land management in their catchment.

“The purpose of the day was to teach the students Waterwatch practices including water testing and water bug surveys and to show students how they can keep their local waterways healthy.

“The program takes environmental education out of the classroom and puts it into a very practical, real-life setting, and what better time to do that than during NSW Education Week,” Ms Willis said.

Gosford council’s director of water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said the tour also showed the students how Council manages the waterways in its catchments.

“The students visited three important sites within our drinking water supply system, Mooney Mooney Creek, Mooney Mooney Dam and Mangrove Creek Weir.

“The first step to protect our catchments is to better understand our impact on them.

“Council works with the community and schools to ensure we do not harm the environment that our drinking water comes from.

“By working individually and collectively we can make a difference to the environment.

“The hands-on activities completed by the students are examples of how we all can contribute to keeping our catchments healthy,” Mr Williams said.

Around 25 local

schools participate in the Waterwatch program each year.

“We encourage schools and community groups to be involved and play a part in monitoring their local catchment and waterways,” Ms Willis added.

The Waterwatch program is funded by the Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority and Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils.

Media Release, 27 Aug 2012 Megan Low, Gosford Council

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Avoca beach safety day wins state award

tay Safe at the Beach Day, held at Avoca Beach in November last year, was awarded the Water Safety Event of the Year at the annual NSW Water Safety Awards on Friday, August 31.

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The event, run by Gosford Council in conjunction with Wyong Council, Northern Settlement Services, Centrelink and Surf Life Saving Central Coast was recognised for its contribution to aquatic safety across the community.

Stay Safe at the Beach Day at Avoca Beach was also recognised last year, winning the same award.

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Gosford Council’s coordinator of leisure and lifestyle Mr Anthony Burling said that Stay Safe at the Beach Day had grown significantly since it began in 2010.

“It’s an honour for Gosford City Council in conjunction with our partners and supporters to receive this award for the second year in a row.

“We have placed a real focus on educating the community about being safe on the beach and in

the water and this event is part of an annual campaign we have been running in partnership with a number of local organisations.

“The event consisted of a day targeting school, TAFE and university students as well as culturally and linguistically diverse community members.

“All staff, volunteers and supporters of the day should be congratulated for their hard work in creating such a fantastic event,” said Mr Burling.

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he Gosford Edogawa Commemorative Garden hosted part of the seventh International Symposium of Japanese Gardens on Monday, September 3.

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Over 200 delegates from the International Association of Japanese Gardens, including 15 of the most respected gardeners, designers and tea masters from Japan attended the day’s workshop to impart their knowledge and expertise in traditional Japanese Garden craft and design.

The aim of the workshop was to create a new traditional tea garden or ‘Roji’ at the Garden, complete with a new pathway and water feature utilising the skills learnt in the first two days of the conference in Sydney.

Gosford Council’s coordinator of parks, playgrounds and foreshores Ms Kim

Radford said that the Gosford Edogawa Commemorative Garden was of special significance to the region.

“The Garden was a gift to the people of Gosford from our Sister City, Edogawa in Japan as a symbol of cultural exchange and friendship.

“Since it was officially opened in 1994, the Garden has become one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Central Coast with people of all ages coming to enjoy the tranquil space,” said Ms Radford.

Ms Radford added that Gosford Council was honoured the International Association of Japanese Gardens had chosen the city to host a workshop

for this year’s symposium.

“It is wonderful that Ken Lamb, who was instrumental in the original design of the Garden and who has continued to have an active involvement in its upkeep, was able to organise this year’s symposium in Gosford City.

“Council is proud to foster initiatives that strengthen our cultural ties and encourage a closer bond with our Sister City, Edogawa.

“For this reason, we are delighted to have supported the Symposium initiative since its inception two years ago,” said Ms Radford.

Media Release, 4 Sep 2012 Gosford Council Media

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Out & About

Conservatorium gets $47,000 extra funding T

he Central Coast Conservatorium has been successful in its application for funding support under the NSW Government’s Arts Funding Program (AFP).

NSW Minister for the Arts Mr George Souris has approved a $47,260 Regional Conservatorium grant to Central Coast Conservatorium.

“The NSW Government has granted $718,276 in funding to be shared by 17 regional conservatoriums statewide,” said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.

“This includes a $47,260 grant to Central Coast Conservatorium towards their ‘Music for All’ concert series.

“The objective of Regional Conservatorium funding is to enhance regional diversity, excellence and innovation in music and it is for a one-off or timelimited music project.

“Increasing the number

of public concerts by professional musicians and arts organisations in regional areas enriches local performance opportunities and increased participation of people of all ages and backgrounds in music activities.

“An important aspect of this program is to help build partnerships between regional conservatoriums and arts organisations that can enhance music opportunities and experiences in regional NSW.” Mr Souris said that the NSW Government was committed to providing opportunities for residents to participate in arts and cultural activities in Regional NSW.

“The NSW Government is pleased to support the NSW artistic community under the AFP. “The Arts Funding Program encourages high artistic merit, innovation and generates increased access to arts and cultural opportunities for,” Mr Souris said.

Mr Holstein said he was delighted that the grant was awarded to the Central Coast Conservatorium and will bring music to all through a series of 18 concerts involving local, national and international artists.

Media Release, 5 Sep 2012 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Gallery celebrates anniversary

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ne of the first Create Innovate Projects, Somers McDonell Gallery, celebrated its first year of operation with an exhibition of works from founder Gabrielle Somers.

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he Central Coast Bush Dance Music Association (CCBDMA) will hold its Flannel Flower Masked Ball on Saturday, October 13.

The Friday evening dance classes held at Kariong are currently being devoted to preparing dancers for the ball.

“The Kariong Class has gone from strength to strength in the last 12 months, providing an opportunity for people to learn and practice dances from many genres, Colonial, English Country, Irish, Scottish Country, Welsh, Contra and Australian Bush Dancing,’ said CCBDMA secretary Mr Robyn Graylin.

“Instruction is very slow and gentle, with the

dances broken down so that even those of us with seemingly three left feet feel comfortable.

“Sure, we like to get it right, but the emphasis is on enjoyment.

“We recently concluded a series of Waltzing Workshops and, earlier in the year, a class in Rock ‘n’ Roll and Salsa.

“To be held at the East Gosford Progress Hall (our monthly bush dance venue) our Flannel Flower Masked Ball promises all the usual ball delights, including the wonderful music of Bon

Accord and the MC services of John Short, together with guest callers, Bill Propert, Fran Bucello, Ian Crook and Stephen Loftus.

“We have set a varied programme, with dances ranging from the easy La Russe Quadrille to the challenging, Queen of Sheba, with the majority, like Winter’s Dream Waltz and The Maxina, falling comfortably into the interesting category.

“The Flannel Flower Schottische, written for the original Flannel Flower Ball

by John Short, is also on the

programme.

“Formal dress is encouraged and we will provide a nice supper.

“A Dance Card will be supplied, because it is a souvenir of the ball, however we encourage people to use it to reserve those “special dances” with their significant other, and then as their personal programme.

A full day of Ball Practice with band Bon Accord and the Callers will be held at the hall on Sunday, October 7.

Media Release, 28 Aug 2012 Robyn Graylin, CCBDMA

The Exhibition opened on Saturday, September 8, with a launch party.

During its first year, Somers McDonell Gallery has held successful exhibitions of local artists and has been involved in various public art projects through Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID).

Create Innovate Gosford City is a project that engages with the local business community to activate empty shop spaces with creative ventures with the aim to

establish a creative hub in Gosford CBD. The Gallery is one of five currently active projects with the others being, The Bower Bird Project on Donnison St and Jean Marie Millinery, Ghost Empire and Soul Capture Studios all in Waterfall Arcade.

Further projects are planned in the near future.

Media Release, 4 Sep 2012 Amy Fletcher, GBID

Mask and jewellery exhibition mask and jewellery collection is being exhibited at Gosford Regional Gallery until Wednesday, September 19.

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The collection, by Liz Parkinson, featured brightly painted and decorated masks from wood using palm fronds with the use of metal, wire, wool and beads.

The majority of finished masks are adorned with hats, hair and earrings.

The exhibition will also feature jewellery which Ms Parkinson has made from natural products, including gems, wood, beads, stones and bones.

Email, 4 Sep 2012 Liz Parkinson, Terrigal

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Laycock and gallery rate with the best

aycock St Community Theatre has been named among the most popular venues on the Central Coast in Central Coast Tourism’s 52 Local Secrets Competition.

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The theatre’s upcoming production line-up is a testament to why the venue is one of the best loved cultural attractions in the region.

Acting manager for arts and entertainment Mr Alan Flores said the theatre’s nomination in the 52 Local Secrets list highlighted the calibre of productions this local venue

attracts.

“Laycock St Community Theatre attracts productions of a national standard and brings them to audiences here in our local community.

“Similarly, the Gosford Regional Gallery, which was also nominated as one of the 52 Local Secrets, attracts world renowned and national

exhibitions here to the City of Gosford.

“It is certainly no secret that both of these venues are invaluable cultural assets within our community”, said Mr Flores.

Out & About

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Media Release, 29 Aug 2012 Gosford Council Media

Earlwood Greg at Conservatorium

ustralian blues singer songwriter Earlwood Greg will perform at the Central Coast Conservatorium on Saturday, September 29, from 8pm.

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In the Den of the Howling Wolfgang will be an intimate look at the music Earlwood and his new band have been creating this year.

It will feature Earlwood solo, in two piece format with keyboard man Phil ‘Groover’

Grove, in three piece with Phil and super solid bass man Peter Mackie and as a rocking four piece with the mighty Rob Floyd sitting in on drums.

The first half of the evening will be acoustic and the second half will rock out

electric.

There’ll be lots of old favourites as well as brand new material.

Email, 29 Aug 2012 Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservatorium

Divers to explore local environment

he Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre has established a network of Marine Discovery Divers to explore and investigate the local marine environments, with the first get together to be held on Monday, September 10, in Terrigal, at 7pm.

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Dr Natalie Moltschaniwskyj from the University of Newcastle will talk about REDMAP in NSW, a project that works to involve divers in photographing fish that are out of range and sending those photos to an expert panel for verification.

There will also be a briefing about how divers can carry out Fish Identification surveys

Sunday 16th September

during September as part of the Central Coast BioBlitz.

Marine Discovery Divers is a network of divers interested in marine conservation and marine science.

Divers will take part in Fish Id surveys, occasional clean ups, photography projects and other opportunities as they arise.

The Network aims to bring

together local dive shops and dive clubs working together to encourage divers to participate in “citizen science” initiatives and practices that contribute to a healthy marine environment.

Throughout the year there will be talks and opportunities for divers to participate in a range of marine related activities and studies.

Marine Discovery Divers is supported by the University of Newcastle, Scuba Shack, Central Coast Artificial Reef Project and the University of Technology, Sydney.

All interested and qualified divers are invited to attend the event on Monday, however bookings are essential.

Media Release, 4 Sep 2012 Jane Smith, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

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upported by Regional Youth Support Services [RYSS], Youth Arts Warehouse, GBID and the Art from the Streets Committee, St Joseph year 10 student Alice Carrett is making an artistic statement in Gosford with the help of RYSS youth arts co-ordinator Sharon Aldrick.

Discussing her final HSC art work, Alice said “My work explores the way we live and belong in both public and private spaces as well as the idea of family and how families have changed and adapted over the years.

“Through my work we see the evolution of past to present as we move through several decades of family life.

“The work is designed to be viewed publicly to engage the considerations of as many people as possible

so that they can see and contemplate their family story and where they fit in within the picture.

“Using photographic images as a base and the medium of wheat paste and aerosol overlays, I want the images to almost creep over and take over

the space, the first layer, then the second, then the third.

“The work is designed to be Ephemeral and deteriorate over time,” she said.

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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 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

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

Wyoming Community Centre Local community cente that provides a wide range of programs and activities incl. Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, Community Markets, Out of School Hours Care, Play Groups .

4323 7483 manager@wyomingcc.org.au

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Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 9.30am to 12 noon Affiliated with PCFA 4367 9600

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Brisbane Water Historical Society) Computer Groups • Coach tours AACC Computer • School educational tours Club Inc. • Annual Street Stalls www.aacc.asn.au • Participation in History Help with all Computing Heritage Week Celebration problems, Program demos Margaret Pearce + Q&A sessions 4325 2270 2nd Wed Windows, 7 10pm Fellowship of First Narara Valley High School Fleeters Central Fountains Road, Narara Coast For anyone 3rdWed,Linux9.30am- interested in early history 12.30pm @ East Gosford or early family histories.

Progress Hall You don’t need to be a 4th Thur, Social + First Fleeter to attend.

Windows 12.15 – 3.15pm Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat @ East Gosford Progress 10:30am 4323 1849 Hall - Cnr Webb Rd & Henry Parry Drive Central Coast Family 4362 1918 History Society Inc. 4324 2740 All the resources, secretary@aacc.asn.au information and advice needed to study your Seniors Computer family’s history are Club Central Coast available through the Inc. Society at 8 Russell Beginners classes for Drysdale St, East Gosford.

PC or Mac held Mon or or www.centralcoastfhs.

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

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

Health Groups 0407 894 560 Asbestos Diseases or 0411 272 640 Found. of Aust.

Central Coast Asbestos Soundwaves Diseases Support Men’s acapella 4 part (CCADS) harmony chorus - for all The diagnosis of an ages, all welcome asbestos disease can be 7:00pm Mon Central devastating. We provide Coast Leagues Club information, advocacy and 0405 030 945 knowledge that you are not randtbale@bigpond.com alone, a safe environment Political Party for expressing fears, a positive atmosphere and Central Coast Greens humour. Ourimbah RSL Central Coast branch of Geens NSW, active 4th Wed regarding ecological 4344 4489 sustainability, social and economic justice, Meals on Wheels Delivered meals and peace and non-violence, flexible food options for grassroots democracy and people with a functional getting Greens elected 3rd Thur, centrally on the disability Coast 4382 9401 centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

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1st and 3rd Sats Avoca Probus Club of Avoca Beach Bowling Club Come along and hear 11am. 4341 6842 interesting guest speakers, jancummings@y7mail.com make new friends and join us in our social activities.

Gosford City 10am 3rd Mon Avoca Toastmasters Beach Bowling Club Providing a supportive 4368 6157 4384 3741 and positive learning environment to enable Probus Club of individuals to develop Brisbane Water oral communication and (Gosford) leadership skills.

The club with a family 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford atmosphere, guest speakers, Bowling Club outings, fun and fellowship.

4340 1929 1st Wed - Legacy House, emcloon@bigpond.net.au Opp Gosford Swimming Special Interest Centre.

4340 0071 4365 0044 Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Probus Club Erina Do you wish to join the Invites retirees and visitors world wide hobby of to enjoy the fellowship and Amatuer Radio? Dandaloo friendship of our club.

St, Kariong Saturdays 10:30am 2nd Tues Tarragal 11am to 4pm Glen Country Club, 110 4340 2500 Karalta Rd, Erina ccarc@ccarc.org.au 4360 1441 Australasian Native Probus Club Nth Orchid Society Gosford Dedicated to the cultivation For retirees who seek and conservation oof companionship and Aust Native Orchids. 2nd intellectual stimulus, fun Wed, Narara Community and fellowship through Centre, 2 Pandala Rd outings. 4th Tues Central Narara - 8pm Coast Leagues Club 10am 4340 5157 4324 8898 4365 4208 Central Coast Ourimbah combined Handweavers, Probus Club Spinners and Textile Our mixed friendly club Arts Guild welcomes new members. Spinning and weaving, We have interesting guest patchwork and quilting speakers and have varied felting and other fibre and activities.

Make new fabric crafts - Workshops friends. and Community quiting Monthly meetings First bees - Day and Night Wed 10am Niagara Park Groups Community Centre 4325 4743 4332 1538 www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au www.probussouthpacific.org/ pcourimbah

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 For retired or semi retired people to enjoy friendships, lunches, outings & trips.

2nd Thur Narara Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Narara 10am 4362 7227

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We raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Inner Wheel Club of Gosford North Women making a difference with friendship, personal service and international understanding.

Social activities combined with fund raising for local, national and international projects. 2nd Wed 7pm Phillip House Kariong gosfordnorthiw@live.com.au

4324 7176 Soroptimist International SI is a dynamic organisation for professional and business women, through advocacy, awareness and action. 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd Wamberal

Central Coast Campus Friends Inc Promotes post school learning to improve life for individuals and the Central Coast community: sibrisbanewater@siswp.org Advocacy, Dinners, 4367 6331 Discussions, Speakers, Awards, Newsletters and Kincumber View Special Projects Club 4324 0023 For ladies looking for a sonhopk@bigpond.net.au place to make friends.

4th Tues Davistown RSL Gosford Business Club 11am Interesting Improvement District speakers & a delicious GBID aims to make lunch, bus trips, movie Gosford a safer, cleaner, days, luncheons and commercially vibrant, home functions. attractive regional city 4369 7363 through regular festivals and events, mthly Terrigal View Club markets, beautification Luncheon meeting and business retention followed by a guest projects. speaker 1st Wed, other Markets held 2nd Sat activities, outings and & seasonal events functions monthly, visitors throughout the year. 200 welcome Mann St Gosford Breakers Club Dover Rd 4322 7726 Wamberal info@gosford.com.au 4358 5500

Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club Helps you develop confidence by improving your speaking skills - make fun and encouragement Indoor Bowls Mixed a part of the learning.

Social Meetings are entertaining Central Coast Leagues and educational with Club - 5 sessions weekly an enthusiastic and 4363 2360 43686811

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Gosford Bush Poets

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Out & About

Ex-HMAS Adelaide memorial a possibility

he Gosford Bush Poets met on Wednesday, August 29, at the Gosford Hotel for night of poetry.

“Some marvellous original stuff mixed together with some of the better known old favourites and many smiles and giggles tinged with some very reflective moments when the more serious poetry was offered,” said Gosford Bush Poets president Mr Vic Jefferies.

“During the night, we

heard from Mark Snell, Helen Tawyer, the president of our Mortdale Chapter Frank Bulgin, Linda Scott, the world wide web’s newest recruit Chris Kessey, Ken Tough, Peter Mace, Norman Allen, Jill Nevile, Keith Patrech and the inimitable Krinkle.

“A little trimmer of a night and it was good to welcome

back the long absent Mark Snell and Frank Bulgin as well as welcoming newcomer Pat Lindsay,” said Mr Jefferies.

The next Gosford Bush Poets night will be held on Wednesday, September 26.

Email, 30 Aug 2012 Vic Jefferies, Gosford Bush Poets

Australian Plants Society meeting he Australian Plants Society Central Coast will hold a meeting on Friday, September 14, at Phillip House in Kariong from 7:30pm.

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The meeting will feature Patty Kolln, who will discuss Permaculture and how to live sustainably.

Patty was involved in the commencement of Food Integrity Group (FIG) on the

Central Coast, a Co-Op for Organic Food.

Currently, she is managing the Forest of Tranquility (Australian Rainforest Sanctuary) as well as developing an

enterprise HUB with local people, creating local jobs.

Email, 30 Aug 2012 Graeme Ingall, Australian Plants Society

The Gosford Diary For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 -

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 Wednesday Sep 12

Sunday Sep 23

Friday Oct19

Community mobile oral health service, University Central Coast Campus (Ourimbah), 9:30-4, free

Learn how to dance, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 6pm-8:30pm

Trivia Night, Chertsey Public school

Monday Sep 24

Friday Sep 14

The Big Week In, Gosford Presbyterian Church, 9am-12pm

Defence Family Fun Day, Central Coast Grammar School, 11am3pm

Wednesday Sep 26

Wednesday Oct 31

Gosford Bush Poets , Gosford Hotel, 7pm

Red Cross Wills Day, Erina Centre Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association Flannel Flower Masked Ball

Australia Plants Society Central Coast meeting, Phillip House, Kariong, 7:30pm

Saturday Sep 15 Kincumber Festival Coastal Communicators, Avoca Beach Bowling Club, 10am Beginner Bridge Lessons, Central Coast Leagues Club, 9:30am Men of League fundraising night, Erina Leagues Club, 7pm

Wednesday Sep 19 Food Safety and Hygiene Education Seminar, Erina Fair, 9:30am-12pm, free

Friday Sep 21 In The End film screening, Erina Library, 10am-12pm Battle of the Bands Heat two, The Hub, Erina, 6:30pm

Sunday Sep 29 Earlwood Greg performance, Central Coast Conservatorium, 8pm

Wednesday Oct 3 A Walk in the Park, Kibble Park, Gosford, 10am-2pm

Thursday Oct 4 Gosford Hospital Auxiliary stall, 9am-2pm

Saturday Oct 6 Electric Blues Jam, Central Coast Hotel, 2-5pm Spring Flux, The Rhythm Hut, 7pm

Sunday Oct 28

Thursday Nov 1 Gosford Hospital Auxiliary stall, 9am-2pm

Saturday Nov 3 Electric Blues Jam, Central Coast Hotel, 2-5pm

Tuesday Nov 13 Wills Day, Army Erina

Salvation

Saturday Dec 1 Electric Blues Jam Christmas Blues Show, Central Coast Hotel, 2-5pm

If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

osford Council will consider the allocation of funding in future capital works programs for investigations into a memorial for the ex-HMAS Adelaide within the Terrigal Haven reserve.

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Prior to the scuttling of the ex-HMAS Adelaide, Council was gifted part of the mast of the ex-HMAS Adelaide with the view that it would form part of a memorial to the former naval frigate.

The 7.4m length x 450mm diameter section of mast is presently stored with Council.

Cr Craig Doyle said it was pleasing to note that the mast was preserved with Council so that a “genuine memorial could be erected as opposed to a plastic one”.

To prepare the mast for public exhibition as a memorial, significant works including the fitment of a fabricated base plate

and the removal and replacement of paint would be required at minimum.

The proposed location considered by Council Officers is located in the saddle to the west of the Skillion which is currently used by fishermen to access the rock platform.

This location was deemed appropriate due to its proximity to the artificial reef and accessibility for all ages and abilities.

However, prior to a memorial being erected, substantial civil engineering investigations and foreshore stabilisation works would be required along with the mandatory assessments.

Further, a detailed risk assessment considerate

to mast height and cliff edge vicinity would also be required.

It is anticipated that the construction of a suitable foundation would be the most expensive part of the site establishment due to the nature of works required.

A thorough engineering investigation will be required to assess the suitability of any location for the memorial.

Mr Ian Kilpatrick, who spoke in support of the motion at Council’s meeting of Tuesday, September 4, said it was true to say the ex-HMAS Adelaide had delivered its promises in developing an artificial reef.

Gosford Council Agenda NM.16, 4 Sep 2012

Gosford City Garden Competition ntries for the 2012 Gosford City Garden Competition will close at 5pm on Friday, September 14.

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The competition is open to schools, retirement villages, businesses and residents and with a wide range of categories to choose from there is something for the novice right up to the professional gardener.

The 12 categories for the 2012 Gosford City Garden Competition are Champion Residential

Garden, Best Eco-Friendly Garden, Best Residential Front Garden, Best Residential Rear Garden, Best Commercial Garden, Best School Garden, Best New-Renovated Residential Garden, Best Theme or Specialty Garden, Best Feature in a Domestic Garden, Best Patio or Balcony Display, Best Nursing Home/Retirement

Village/Over 50’s Village Garden and Best Waterwise Garden.

Category winners will be announced at a special presentation on Thursday, October 4 at the Erina Centre, Erina Fair.

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being held at Narara Public School - Newling St Lisarow Sundays 3pm to 4pm upholding the teachings of Jesus All welcome!

M. Targett and S. Wilton

Gosford Scottish Country Dancers Hold a regular class every Wednesday from 7 to 10 pm at the Church of Christ Hall, Henry Parry Drive Wyoming No experience or partner necessary All ages welcome Cost $5.00 per week

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Terrigal win Versatility Fours

Walgett Sister City Shields

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Sport

he annual Ricky Walford Shield was held last month as part of an on-going Sister City relationship between Gosford City and Walgett Shire.

The popular sporting exchange sees local students from within the Gosford Local Government Area (LGA) travel to Walgett to compete in knockout Rugby League (Ricky Walford and George Rose Memorial Shields) and Netball (Jenny Wright Shield) tournaments.

This year, the Ricky Walford Shield celebrated its 20th anniversary.

The competition featured teams from Gosford, Moree East, Coonamble, Toomelah, Wee Waa, Boggabilla-Mungindi combined, Lightning Ridge and Walgett St Joseph’sGoodooga combined.

To kick off the week,

a street parade was held through Walgett with over 250 students and local community members taking part.

Gosford Council’s Aboriginal education officer Mr Keith Hall said that the exchange enhanced local Aboriginal student’s education and development. “The trip was an opportunity to enhance student’s confidence and cultural affirmation while also allowing them to participate in a team environment. “Outside of the competition the students visited the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and enjoyed storytelling and

other workshops with local community members. “Each competition was hotly contested and thoroughly enjoyed by the students and spectators with a great day had by all,� said Mr Hall.

The combined Gosford LGA side went down to Walgett-Gulargambone in the final of the Ricky Walford Shield 14 – 6.

The sporting exchange is an annual event with the George Rose Memorial Shield celebrating its 20th anniversary and the Jenny Wright Shield its 15th anniversary in 2013.

Media Release, 27 Aug 2012 Gosford Council Media

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“This was a splendid day for all players� said Avoca Beach Women’s Bowling Club publicity officer Ms Noelene Hopper.

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patrolling Gosford City Beaches and this year our expectations have once again been exceeded. “We have been able to build a strong culture within the Council Lifeguard Service with a number of strong performances across the board. “Our Lifeguards will be fully prepared with the necessary skills, information and resources to protect the wellbeing of beachgoers in Gosford City,� said Mr Healy.

While both Council Lifeguards and Central Coast Surf Life Saving Volunteers will be patrolling beaches, Mr Healy said that people must also be aware of any possible dangers at the beach. “Our Lifeguard Service has enjoyed an excellent working relationship with

Central Coast Surf Life Saving and their members, creating a partnership both on and off the beach. “We encourage residents and visitors to the area to always take note of differing conditions at each of our beaches, cooperate with any requests from Council Lifeguards and Surf Life Saving Volunteers and most importantly swim between the red and yellow flags,� said Mr Healy.

Gosford Council Lifeguards will begin patrolling at Wamberal, Terrigal, North Avoca, Avoca, Copacabana, MacMasters, Killcare, Ocean Beach and Umina Beach from Monday, September 24, from 9am to 5pm.

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Terrigal’s G Hardwick and her team while second place went to Avoca Beach’s J Kilgallon and team.

Third went to Everglades’ F Cross and team and fourth

to Umina’s D Burrow’s and her team.

Email, 29 Aug 2012 Noelene Hopper, Avoca Beach Women’s Bowling Club

Kincumber students go to Perisher

ith warmer weather on the horizon, Gosford Council Lifeguards have been whipped into shape with a series of testing days.

The first round of annual testing ensures that Council Lifeguard Staff are up to the task of ensuring residents and visitors enjoy the local beaches within the safest environment possible.

Lifeguards undertook testing in a number of areas to make sure their knowledge of the beach and emergency procedures as well as their physical condition, well exceeded the standards provided by the Division of Local Government, Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Practice Note 15 - Water Safety.

Gosford Council’s beaches supervisor Mr Craig Healy said the annual testing allowed the Lifeguards to benchmark their ongoing performance. “We maintain a high standard for Lifeguards

he Versatility Fours Competition was held at Avoca Beach Women’s Bowling Club on Monday, August 13

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wenty seven students from Kincumber High attended an excursion to Perisher Ski Resort on Sunday, August 5.

“Full of enthusiasm, students arrived up to an hour ahead of the designated departure time, setting the tone for the best excursion I have ever seen,� said snow trip coordinator Mr Grant Bradshaw. “The behaviour and conduct of each of the students at all times was a credit to their families and the school. “Once we arrived on the slopes (after an unexpected delay involving snow chains, a bus and sub zero conditions) students were grouped into lessons, where they spent the next 90 minutes learning how to fall safely down a mountain, or so we thought. “Once we met up after the lessons, it seemed that many of our crew had developed some sound skills on their snowboards. “Brodey Keane and Ryan O’Hara showed particular skill, while Alex Churchward (aka mummy) and Ashleigh Maljevac were adept on the more traditional skis. “By the end of the first day (a day during which snow fell for literally the entire day), all of our students could safely navigate many of the runs that Smiggins had to offer.

“Just when we thought that conditions couldn’t get better, Tuesday saw sunshine and blue skies. “In over 15 years of skiing, I have never seen such perfect conditions. “Students embarked on two hours of lessons to further refine their skills, before embarking on several hours of free skiing across both Smiggins and Perisher. “Highlights included Tayla Monteith’s skilful efforts to avoid running into a barrier, and Chloe McNeill’s expert travel on a T-Bar. “She demonstrated her

skill to a large group of skiers, including Mr Batey who was, to say the least, thoroughly entertained. “The boys ventured down towards Leichardt Terrain Park, to work on their jumps. “All students and staff had a fantastic time, and we hope to continue building on the foundations of these ski trips in the PDHPE faculty to ensure they are an integral part of our program for a long time to come,� he said.

Newsletter, 24 Aug 2012 Grant Bradshaw, Kincumber High School

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Terrigal wins Coast Mid-Week Triples

Avoca Pairs Finals

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Judy Ahearn (left), President Bev Byrne (centre) and Angela White (right)

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he final of the Avoca Beach Bowling Club Women’s Minor Pair Championship was held on Tuesday, August 28.

Dorothy Jenkins and Marguerita Winer played Angela White and Judy Ahearn in the finals.

The first few ends were close but as the game progressed Angela and Judy tore ahead to a

commanding lead which was not lost.

The final score was 2412.

“Congratulations to Angela and Judy on such a resounding win, made all the more exciting when noting

that Judy has only been bowling for 10 months,” said Avoca Beach Bowling Club publicity officer Ms Noelene Hopper.

Email, 1 Sep 2012 Noelene Hopper, Avoca Beach Bowling Club

errigal Bowling Club was awarded the Bowls Central Coast MidWeek Triples A-Grade plaque for 2012 after it won the competition at Terrigal Bowling Club on Wednesday, August 29.

With only two bowling clubs entering sides in the A Grade, the reverse match between Wamberal and Terrigal meant that Wamberal had to win big if it had any chance of taking the title.

Terrigal won its first round encounter with five points plus a 12 shot margin and went into the final quietly confident on home turf.

Wamberal was not going down without a fight and, by end 16, was 10 shots ahead on the Master Scoreboard.

Wamberal’s Rink 14 was

ahead on 24-11 and if the other two rinks could have taken the lead by only a few shots Wamberal might have just snatched a victory.

Despite Wamberal’s team on Rink 12 fighting tooth and nail, they could only manage to draw their game at 17 all.

On Rink 13, Wamberal scored a game levelling five shots on the last end for a 20-all draw while Terrigal narrowed the gap on Rink 14 and went down to Wamberal 19-25.

However, three rink wins

were required with a greater margin than 12 shots and the two draws were not good enough for Wamberal.

With the greater number of teams entered in the B-Grade and C-Grade competitions, they still have four rounds to play and will not finish until sometime in September, depending on the weather.

Email, 2 Sep 2012 Bob Bourke, Bowls Central Coast

Gosford Triples winners he Gosford City Bowling Club Minor Triples Championships were held last month which saw S Smith, S Fleming and G. Robins defeat R Presdee, A Cragg and M Bressington 32 to 11.

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The Major triples was a closer game when M Pithers, A.Joss and A Pinkerton defeated A Willmette, D Crispin and S Martin 24 to 19.

Email, 27 Aug 2012 Rex Brown, Gosford Bowling Club

Green Point students at CSSA Athletics

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hirty Green Point Christian College students travelled to Blacktown in the week of Monday, August 20, to compete at the Christian Schools Sports Association (CSSA) Athletics Carnival.

The school had four relay teams competing on the day with the junior girls placing second in their race, qualifying the for the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) athletics carnival.

Other notable

achievements were Ben Dufficy who finished third in his 100m race and Liam Ferguson who also finished third in the 11years boys 800m.

Joshua McGillivray blitzed the field in his 400m, winning by 30m with a time

of 1:04:00 and Jess Plater finished third in the 12 years girls high jump.

Newsletter, 30 Aug 2012 Wayne Parks, Green Point Christian College

Major triples winners M Pithers, A Pinkerton and A Joss

Terrigal hosts Coast Women’s Pairs

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he Minor-Senior Pairs were played at Terrigal Women’s Bowling Club on Friday, August 17, which saw Gwandalan emerge as the winning team with S Winn and M Hall (skip).

Second place went to a Gosford City team of N Presdee and S Anderson (skip) while third place was taken by C Wilkinson and Y Bartlett (skip) from Avoca Beach and Terrigal’s Y McHugh and G Hardwick (skip) claimed the fourth prize “The morning was sunny

and windy on fast greens but by mid-afternoon the southerly bluster blew in, dropping the temperature by about eight degrees and bringing with it showers,” said publicity officer Ms Lorraine Murphy.

“All of the brave ladies soldiered on to finish the game.

“Thank you once again to the behind the scenes ladies, the social and match committees and to Bruce Jewell with the scoreboard,” said Ms Murphy.

Email, 6 Sep 2012 Lorraine Murphy, Terrigal Women’s Bowling Club

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Lisarow bank staff to enter Relay for Life

Fundraising night Men of League fundraising night will be held on Saturday, September 15, from 7pm at Erina Leagues Club.

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The night will raise money for Doug Coates, a long term sporting icon on the Central Coast who has been involved in soccer, baseball, and rugby league in all capacities.

Doug has fallen on some tough times recently with the amputation of his right leg due to a short illness.

The fundraiser has been sanctioned by the Men of League Foundation and

organised with the blessing of president Don Parish.

Local businesses and pubs and clubs on the Coast have also been proactive supplying donations and sporting memorabilia for the night.

The night will include raffles and a lucky door prize as well as a silent auction.

Email, 3 Sep 2012 Gregg Kable, East Gosford

Terrigal wins

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errigal Women’s Bowling Club won the ABBT trophy held on Friday, August 31, at Terrigal.

The winners on the day were Terrigal with 20 points, Avoca in second with 18 points and in third place was Bateau Bay on 10 points.

Avoca handed the trophy over to Terrigal, but the ladies aim to fetch it back again next year.

The ABBT Trophy was the

brainchild of Sue Ryan of Bateau Bay and was formed

by Bateau Bay, Avoca and Terrigal Bowling Clubs.

Email, 31 Aug 2012-09-05 Noelene Hopper, Avoca Beach Women’s Bowling Club

taff and their families of the Lisarow Community Bendigo Bank Branch will this year enter a team in the Mingara Relay for Life on Saturday, October 13.

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To assist with their fundraising, they are running a raffle with all proceeds going towards the Relay for Life Cancer Council.

First prize is a gift pack made up of donations from the Lisarow Plaza shop owners and local businesses with its value well in excess of $700.

Second prize is a $100 Bank Account at the Lisarow Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank and third prize is a Bendigo Bank Gift Pack.

Tickets can be purchased from the branch for $2 each, and the raffle will be drawn on October 5.

Email, 5 Sep 2012 Tracey Galante, Lisarow Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank

SW karate head instructor Ron Matthews, who teaches at Erina Fair Youth Centre, will enter the 2012 Japan Karatedo SeikoKai World Championship Tournament in Tokushima, Japan, on November 24.

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27 countries and many Dojo’s (clubs) from all over Japan.

Two of Ron’s junior students at the Erina Club are attending and are

currently raising money to cover their airfares.

Email, 31 Aug 2012 Ron Matthews, Central Coast Authentic Japanese Karate-Do

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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 Liesl Tesch

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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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iming is everything and Australia’s Skud 18 crew couldn’t have asked for anything more on day four of the London 2012 Paralympic Sailing Regatta on Portland Harbour.

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After a long day of competition, which included two abandoned races, Daniel Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch came off the water exhausted, but with spirits high after finishing second and first in the day’s two races.

“It was a long day waiting for the wind, we had two false starts as the wind kept changing, but we had a really good day,” said Fitzgibbon.

“Liesl and I were on fire, we played with the fleet a lot and sailed people back a bit.”

In race one the Aussie crew looked to be in trouble

when they went around the top mark in second last position but that was due to the changing wind and luckily for the duo, the race was abandoned and restarted.

Fitzgibbon and Tesch have only been sailing together since 2011.

With just three races left in the competition (at the time Grandstand went to press) Australia sit in first place with a handy four point lead over the USA who are second on a count back from Great Britain.

“We’re in sync as a team, and finally I’m in sync with what I need to be doing out on the water,” said Tesch of Woy Woy. “Every single race I get a better understanding of sailing and what my responsibilities are about,” said Tesch.

“Historically, we perform better at the end of a regatta.”

Slingsby to be given keys to the city

Australian Olympic Team website

by Wayne Parks

by Gosford Council Media Photo: REUTERS/Pascal Lauener

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om Slingsby of Gosford won Australia’s first individual gold medal in the men’s Laser class sailing event at the London 2012 Olympics on Monday, August 6.

Slingsby finished how he started the Olympic competition: in total control.

The 27-year-old Gosford boy erased his demons from Beijing, where he also entered the Olympics as a raging favourite, only to finish in a disappointing 22nd place.

This time it went to script as he made the blue water of Weymouth his own, totally dominating the event with four wins and three seconds from the ten fleet

races.

“The Olympics is a dream,” said Slingsby.

“It is the pinnacle of the sport and right now I am the happiest man on the planet.

“This is the best feeling in the world.

“I worked for 12 years to get to here and I put everything I had into it.

“Last time, I put in so

much hard work and came away with nothing, and this time I put in more work and look at me now,” said Slingsby.

Slingsby, who started sailing at the age of eight, said his first gold medal had him deeply back in love with sailing and looking forward to the future.

“If I did not do well at this Olympics I would have

hung up the shoes,” said Slingsby.

“I am so proud to have done it with (my family) watching,” said Slingsby.

Parents Mavis and David, his twin sisters, girlfriend and another half a dozen close friends were perched on the Nothe with another 20,000 spectators cheering him on.

Kontides had to beat

Slingsby by six places in the ten-boat medal race to turn his certain silver, the first medal for Cyprus for any sport, into gold.

Slingsby finished the medal race a tactical ninth.

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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

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.

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.

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

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.

entral Coast Olympic gold medallist Tom Slingsby will be presented with the Keys to Gosford City in a welcome home celebration to be held at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve on Saturday, September 8.

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The award recognises

Tom’s contribution to the sport of sailing at both a national and international level.

Tom, who began sailing at the age of eight, was named World Sailor of the Year in 2010, won five World Championships in the space of six years and most recently, won Olympic gold in the Men’s Laser event at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Gosford mayor Cr Laurie

Maher said this award was recognition of Tom’s momentous achievement winning Olympic gold.

“Tom is a fantastic representation of the Central Coast spirit and is proof of the success that can come about as a result of hard work and dedication.

“The Central Coast is lucky to be fringed by fantastic waterways, so it is no surprise that we have a vibrant and diverse sailing

community producing world class sailors.

“Tom’s success is an inspiration to other budding sailors and serves to highlight the wonderful range of water sports on the Central Coast.

“Having been considered amongst the best in the world for several years, it is wonderful to see Tom’s success culminate in Olympic gold at the London Games; awarding him the

Keys to the City is just one way that we can recognise this achievement,” said Cr Maher.

Cr Maher said this award not only recognised Tom’s sporting efforts but also acknowledged his success in lifting the profile of the Central Coast around Australia and the world.

“On behalf of Gosford City Council, I would like to congratulate Tom on his achievements in his

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chosen sport and wish him continued success into the future.

“We are proud to have him represent our region and put Gosford City on the map in the international arena,” said Cr Maher.

Tom Slingsby’s Welcome Home Celebration, where he will be awarded the Key’s to the City, will take place at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve.

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Slingsby to receive ‘Keys to the City’

by Gosford Council Media

entral Coast Olympic gold medallist Tom Slingsby will be presented with the Keys to Gosford City in a welcome home celebration to be held at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve on Saturday, September 8.

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Photo: REUTERS/Pascal Lauener

The award recognises Tom’s contribution to the sport of sailing at both a national and international level.

Tom, who began sailing at the age of eight, was named World Sailor of the Year in 2010, won five World Championships in the space of six years and most recently, won Olympic gold in the Men’s Laser event at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher said this award was recognition of Tom’s momentous achievement winning Olympic gold.

“Tom is a fantastic representation of the Central Coast spirit and is proof of the success that can come about as a result of hard

work and dedication.

“The Central Coast is lucky to be fringed by fantastic waterways, so it is no surprise that we have a vibrant and diverse sailing community producing world class sailors.

“Tom’s success is an inspiration to other budding sailors and serves to highlight the wonderful range of water sports on the Central Coast.

“Having been considered amongst the best in the world for several years, it is wonderful to see Tom’s success culminate in Olympic gold at the London Games; awarding him the Keys to the City is just one way that we can recognise this achievement,” said Cr Maher.

Cr Maher said this award not only recognised Tom’s sporting efforts but also acknowledged his success in lifting the profile of the Central Coast around Australia and the world.

“On behalf of Gosford City Council, I would like to congratulate Tom on his achievements in his chosen sport and wish him continued success into the future.

“We are proud to have him represent our region and put Gosford City on the map in the international arena,” said Cr Maher.

Tom Slingsby’s Welcome Home Celebration, where he will be awarded the Key’s to the City, will take place at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve.

Gosford, Terrigal and Avoca all through to Union finals

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osford defeated Ourimbah in the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) Minor Semi-final at Woy Woy Oval on Saturday, September 1, by 37 points to 23.

After an even struggle in the opening stages of the match, Gosford was able to assert authority on the match to run out comfortable winners at full time.

Gosford got away to a great start when a charge down of an Ourimbah clearing kick saw Gosford cross for the opening try within the first minute of the match.

Gosford five-eight Adam Carlisle scored the try to take Gosford to a 5-0 lead.

A penalty goal to Andrew Littlefield in the fifth minute and then a second in the 18th minute took Ourimbah into the lead by 6-5.

The first 20 minutes saw both teams make breaks and play went from one end of the field to the other.

Ourimbah was playing with a strong breeze but on several occasions they failed to use the wind to their advantage.

In the opening quarter there was nothing in the match.

Ourimbah were strong in the forwards and lock Tyler Jones and flanker Clint Guyatt were playing well.

It was a physical match and several players were forced to the blood bin with injuries.

Gosford regained the lead at the 30th minute when winger Chris Heap crossed for a try after an incisive backline movement.

The try was converted from near touch by Tim Hill and Gosford went to the halftime break leading by 12-6.

Ourimbah had periods of attack just before the break but Gosford defence kept them out.

The opening 20 minutes of the second half saw take control of the game.

Soon after the start of the second half Gosford

winger Ben Goodenough crossed in the corner for the team’s third try.

The ball was spread across the backline and some missed tackles saw Goodenough cross in the corner.

The conversion from near touch by Tim Hill was successful and Gosford had jumped to a handy 19-6 lead.

Flankers Andrew Moseley and Adrian Davis were everywhere in attack and defence, while Tim Hill in the centres had one of his best games of the year.

The game was practically put out of reach for Ourimbah when Gosford scored two successive tries.

The first was the best try of the game when Gosford halfback Damien Montgomery made a break down the blindside before passing to Adam Carlisle.

Carlisle then passed

inside to supporting winger Chris Heap who raced 40 metres to score under the posts.

This try was followed by another when flanker Andrew Moseley followed up a forward surge to cross for a try.

Gosford had quickly jumped to a 34-6 lead and it seemed the game was over at the 20th minute of the half.

However to Ourimbah’s credit, they never gave up.

Some spirited and committed play saw them respond with three relatively quick tries in the final 15 minutes.

They clawed back to 34–18 but Gosford kicked a final penalty goal to go to a 37-18 lead with time almost up.

Ourimbah then scored right on fulltime to make the final score Gosford 37 Ourimbah 23.

“It was a good game of rugby to watch with eight tries scored but it was the good play by Gosford in the first half and especially in the early stages of

the second half that saw Gosford gain the victory,” said CCRU president Mr Larry Thomson.

Gosford continue in the Finals campaign and will play the loser of the Major Semi-final between Avoca Beach and Kariong.

The Ourimbah season finishes and they will rue the chances they had and did not take throughout this match.

Terrigal put on a convincing performance and defeated Northlakes by 45-19 in the Second Grade Minor Semifinal.

Terrigal was in control right from the start and led by 26-0 at the break.

Northlakes got away to a bad start when No.8 Rob Heads was yellow carded, but the great play

by Terrigal saw them in total control.

Flanker Luke Dwyer was a standout in the match and was rewarded with two tries.

Terrigal ran in six tries in an effort that will show they are a real threat in this competition.

Avoca Beach was equally impressive in Third Grade when they defeated Terrigal in the Minor Semifinal by 32-0.

Avoca Beach led by 15-0 at the halftime break and continued in the same vein to score a further 17 points in the second half.

Terrigal had no answer to the Avoca Beach onslaught.

The closest match of the day saw The Entrance defeat Kariong by 13-10 in the U19 Minor Semi-final.

There was nothing in this game throughout and both teams could have got the win.

But it was The Entrance who were able to kick a penalty goal late in the game to break the 10-all deadlock.

The best player for The Entrance was halfback Jarrod Grange who controlled proceedings for the whole game and kicked the two penalty goals that were the difference in the match.

Email, 2 Sep 2012 Larry Thomson, CCRU