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International Women’s Day march held

Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott leading the march Photo: ValsPix

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osford Council’s Status of Women Committee held its annual International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday, March 8.

The event commenced with the popular annual march down Mann St and culminated in an official ceremony with entertainment and a barbecue in Kibble Park.

Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW

Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott said that the day honoured the achievements of women right around the world.

“International Women’s Day is a celebration of the powerful role of women in political, cultural and economic fields.

“This year’s theme,

Voiceless Women, also provided an opportunity to highlight some of the issues women still face in our community,” Cr Scott said.

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said she was “very proud” to march with local women to continue to advance the cause of gender equality in the community.

She said that the Labor Government had made great strides in bringing equality for women participating in workplaces around the country.

“We have funded a pay increase for 120,000 female community workers, we have introduced the Workplace Gender Equality Act, and we have made record investment for skills and education for women in non-traditional employment.

“The Labor Party has a long legacy of delivering policy to help advance the status of women, and I am proud to be an Australian today as we look to our female Prime Minister, and our female Governor-General as markers of how far we have come,” said Ms O’Neill.

However, Ms O’Neill said there was more work to be done.

“We must ensure that we continue to work hard

to deliver a better deal for women, including nurturing female talent in traditionally male dominated industries, and bringing fairer representation to government and private sector boards.”

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osford Council’s Status of Women Committee will hold its annual International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday, March 8.

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$1M festival makes loss Gosford Council has been told that last year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival made a loss of $3660, despite claims that it had generated a turnover of close to $1 million.

The council has decided to write to the festival organisers stating the sponsorship conditions have not been met.

It will ask why audited reports for last year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival had not been provided to Council as required by the sponsorship conditions.

It will ask why the Festival was run at a loss of $3660, rather than at a profit as required by sponsorship conditions, so that a minimum of 50 per cent of the profit could be used as seed funding for the following year.

It will inform the organisers that any future sponsorship would be conditional on providing information about last year’s event and a detailed proposal for future events.

The council also asked for information from its acting director

of community services.

It asked why the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival Report has only recorded part of the sponsorship provided by Council and whether there were any outstanding debts relating to the festival.

The report was considered in a confidential Council meeting last Tuesday, February 26.

The matter was discussed behind closed doors because the report contained “information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting or proposes to conduct business”.

In a media release to Peninsula News after the festival last year, organisers estimated that more than 30,000 people attended the festival on Sunday, November 11.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said that the festival generated a turnover of close to $1 million.

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The event commenced with the popular annual march down Mann St and culminated in an official ceremony with entertainment and a barbecue in Kibble Park.

Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW

Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott said that the day honoured the achievements of women right around the world.

“International Women’s Day is a celebration of the powerful role of women in political, cultural and economic fields.

“This year’s theme,

Voiceless Women, also provided an opportunity to highlight some of the issues women still face in our community,” Cr Scott said.

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said she was “very proud” to march with local women to continue to advance the cause of gender equality in the community.

She said that the Labor Government had made great strides in bringing equality for women participating in workplaces around the country.

“We have funded a pay increase for 120,000 female community workers, we have introduced the Workplace Gender Equality Act, and we have made record investment for skills and education for women in non-traditional employment.

“The Labor Party has a long legacy of delivering policy to help advance the status of women, and I am proud to be an Australian today as we look to our female Prime Minister, and our female Governor-General as markers of how far we have come,” said Ms O’Neill.

However, Ms O’Neill said there was more work to be done.

“We must ensure that we continue to work hard

Flooded road in Yarramalong Valley

Catchments in the yong Council is cleaning up Yarramalong and Dooralong closed road instructions. personnel said they were Deputy State frustrated that time and Wyong region also Valleys, following damage to roads from heavy rains and Emergency operations resources were being received heavy rainfall, fallen trees on the weekend of Saturday, February 23.

Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott leading the march

osford Council’s Status of Women Committee held its annual International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday, March 8.

to deliver a better deal for women, including nurturing female talent in traditionally male dominated industries, and bringing fairer representation to government and private sector boards.”

Media Release, 7 Mar 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP Media Release, 25 Feb 2013 Gosford Council Media

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“We had crews out over the weekend putting out water over road signs in many locations throughout Yarramalong and Dooralong Valleys and closing roads in those locations as well as at Warnervale,” said a Wyong Council spokesperson.

“We also had crews working to clear fallen

trees from road reserves in both valleys, but mainly the Yarramalong Valley, as it seemed to cop the brunt of the poor weather.

“We have an extra Rural Grading crew working to repair the gravel roads in both Valleys from flood damage to the pavement and also table drains.

“We will have a

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better understanding of the amount of work still required by the end of the week when we can collect more information following thorough inspections.”

The bad weather coincided with an urgent warning issued by NSW Police and Emergency Services asking motorists in particular to not defy

controller Assistant Commissioner Alan Clarke said if roads were closed it’s for a very good reason; they are flooded and dangerous.

“We are again appealing for motorists, and members of the public to never enter floodwaters or cross flooded causeways.

NSW Police and emergency service

wasted to rescue motorists who were ignoring signs that roads were closed.

“It is dangerous for them and for those who have to rescue them.”

Motorists driving through Tuggerah on the Saturday were diverted through the Woodbury Park housing estate to return to Wyong Rd, following the closure of Anzac Rd.

with Jilliby recording 68 millimetres, Wyong 72 millimetres, Ourimbah Creek 74 millimetres, Mardi Dam 83 millimetres and Toukley 81.

Email, 26 Feb 2013 Wyong Council Media Media release, 23 Feb 2013 NSW Police Media

n east coast low hanging over the Central Coast brought horrendous conditions to the Allphones NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships which began on Friday, March 1, at Ocean BeachUmina.

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Despite the multiple program changes and the move of some water events to Terrigal, thousands of nippers aged eight to 14 had the opportunity to compete.

Officials who have been involved with surf lifesaving state championships for

close to four decades said they couldn’t recall worse conditions for a NSW junior state final.

Surf Life Saving NSW president Mr Tony Haven said, “This weekend has been very trying for everyone.”

“I’d like to thank the competitors and their parents for their patience and understanding given the program changes and split venues.”

Despite the driving rain and wind, Central Coast clubs fared well over the carnival, which was originally meant to be a three-day event, but finished up a condensed two-day program.

Narrowly missing out on top place for the second year in a row, was Avoca Beach SLSC, just six points behind the large Sydney Northern Beaches club Manly SLSC. The Flaherty family, who moved to the Coast in 2005, had by the end of the first day of competition collected three gold medals.

Owen Flaherty won the U10 boys beach sprint beating Manly’s Tyler Sully and Sam Braun from Bronte, and was part of the all age beach relay winning combination.

Owen has been training 15 to 20 hours a week over the summer and said he was determined to better his fifth in last year’s U9 sprint final.

“I knew I had had a lot of work to do,” he said.

Older brother Finn collected gold in the U12 board relay conducted at Terrigal, which was opened up as part of a safe contingency plan based on the atrocious weather and sea state at Ocean BeachUmina.

One brother opted for beach events and the other for water, and dad Greg said this allowed each to do well in their own discipline.

“We moved to Avoca in 2005 and the boys have been in nippers at Avoca Surf Life Saving Club ever since.

“The kids in our club are all good mates, they want

to win but in between there is good sportsmanship,” he said.

Owen’s heroes are Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Ky Hurst and older club mate and success story, Jake O’Brien.

Other junior Central Coast competitors made a solid impression at the NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships.

A number of competitors did host club Umina proud, including U13 superstar Mimosa Henderson, who convincingly took out the board race in trying conditions.

“Winning was a bit of a surprise, the conditions were very messy, but I have

been training very hard for this event.

“I didn’t really have the home advantage today because the conditions were so wild,” said Henderson.

Mimosa edged out close friend and fellow waterpolo teammate Jazmyn Rodwell from Terrigal, who secured the silver.

Up-and-coming competitor Lachlan Braddish, also from Umina, did well to secure gold in the U11 surf race and silver in the U11 ironman.

Brother Harry was impressive on the sand, winning silver in the U13 beach sprint.

The event will commence at 10am with the popular annual march down Mann St and will culminate in an official ceremony with entertainment and a barbecue in Kibble Park.

Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott said that the day honoured the achievements of women right around the world.

“International Women’s Day is a celebration of the powerful role of women in political, cultural and economic fields.

“This year’s theme, Voiceless Women, also provides an opportunity to highlight some of the issues women still face in our community,” Cr Scott said.

The Status of Women Committee is anticipating that this year’s event will be one of the most successful yet.

“Following the

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to a bigger and brighter celebration this year.

“We have a great range of activities planned and are encouraging all local

community groups and residents to come and join the celebrations,” Cr Scott added.

March participants will

assemble at the corner of Burns Cres and Mann St at Gosford Railway Station at 8:45am.

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Railway Station to Donnison St, including Beane St, will be closed to vehicular traffic between 10am and 10.30am.

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Possibility of a Chinese University in Gosford osford Council has received information that negotiations are underway to establish the feasibility of a Chinese University of Chinese Medicine in Gosford.

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In achieving this aim, Council has supported a self-funded visit by the mayor to the University while he is already on business in China, to ensure best communication between partners in this project.

Phillips KPA has been engaged to map the pathway to establishing a Chinese University in Gosford and the scope of works has been negotiated and endorsed by representatives of both Council and the University.

The working group will review the preliminary

research into the regulatory framework with a focus on health campuses and international universities.

After the initial review a further reassessment of the draft feasibility report will occur, allowing final and necessary adjustments to be made.

At both review meetings Chinese representatives will be in attendance via video link.

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Free parking implemented in Baker St ollowing a review of its long term parking facilities within the Gosford City Centre, Gosford Council has endorsed the implementation of free two hour parking at the Gosford City Car Park on a permanent basis to assist business activity in the City Centre.

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The Gosford City Car Park is located in Baker St, parallel to the main business centre in Gosford.

The first two hours are free for parking on levels one to five.

Parking stays longer than two hours will be charged at the current rate of $3 for every two to three hours and $1 for each hour thereafter.

These rates will increase in July.

The car park is open Monday to Friday from 6am to 8pm and Saturday from 7:15am to 3pm but will be open for longer hours on special event days.

Gosford Business Improvement District Inc (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch said GBID and the Gosford City Chamber of Commerce and Industry warmly welcomed the continuation of this vital service which has been trialled

over the past 12 months.

“We sincerely thank Gosford City councillors for agreeing to continue this arrangement and David Medcalf, project officer for engineering services and the car park attendants for their support.

“The car park, located

in Baker St, is so close and convenient to the CBD shops and services.

“We encourage customers to keep using this valued service.

“We also encourage business operators, commuters and customers to use the totally free of charge,

Gosford Town Centre car park for longer term parking, with access from Albany St. If you haven’t been to Gosford for some time, come in and see what we are doing to improve the Gosford City Centre.

“The Baker St car parking initiative is only one of a range of projects we are continually working on to support the Gosford City Centre,” said Mr Brasch.

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Council receives 5,700% increase in federal government funding osford Council papers have revealed a massive increase in Federal Government investment in the local government area under the current Labor Government, according to Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill.

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Documents show that since 2010, $58,146,534.60 has been given to Council to improve community infrastructure and facilities, compared to $1,000,000.01 during the last term of the Coalition Government.

“This Labor Government is committed to improving the Coast and giving back to locals after it was neglected for so many years,” said Ms O’Neill.

“In just over two years, we’ve already invested more than $58 million into the Gosford area, and this has meant $7.6 million

for essential upgrades of our local roads, $2 million to improve the Ettalong Foreshore, as well as $70,000 funding for CCTV cameras at Terrigal, and $7 million to provide free commuter parking at Gosford,” Ms O’Neill said.

Gosford Cr Vicki Scott welcomed the report and said that the additional funding had allowed Council to be more efficient and cost effective and even allowed for planned projects to be brought forward.

“With this extra investment, we’ve been

able to upgrade and improve community facilities such as Caroline Cox Reserve Playground at Mooney Mooney and upgrading floodlighting at Frost Reserve, as well as protecting our beaches and supporting our open coastal areas.

“This is work that we would not have otherwise been able to afford,” said Cr Scott.

Media Release, 6 Mar 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

WorkCover to stay in Gosford

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he head office of the WorkCover Authority of NSW will remain in Gosford, where it employs over 500 people in the Gosford CBD.

Gosford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna sought a meeting with WorkCover to ensure that staffing numbers in the head office wouldn’t decrease, following proposed changes to the Authority’s organisational structures.

Mayor Cr McKinna said he had received advice that staffing numbers would remain above predicted levels and said this news came as a major boost to the Gosford business district and the broader community.

“The relocation of WorkCover from Sydney to

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the Gosford CBD back in 2002 was a real win for our city.

“Apart from helping to curb the amount of commuters leaving the coast every day for Sydney and Newcastle, WorkCover’s relocation bought people and dollars into the CBD, adding to the creation of a corporate community in our town centre.

“When WorkCover originally relocated, it was planned that approximately 500 people would be housed in the Gosford office.

“Today, staff numbers in the Gosford office remain above this level and we have now been told that these numbers will continue to exceed these initial predictions well into the future.

“In supporting our aim to encourage local jobs and revitalise the Gosford CBD, Council applauds WorkCover’s commitment to our city,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

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Lisarow residents unhappy over questionable councillor diligence isarow Raid Inc representative Mr Stan Crellin said the organisation was unhappy with the removal of a number of trees along MacDonalds Rd, Lisarow, in order to accommodate the construction of a meeting hall.

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“As reported in Coast Community News (October 23, 2012) we were successful in having the Land and Environment Court declare invalid the consent given by Gosford Council for an 800 seat meeting hall in MacDonalds Rd, Lisarow,” said Mr Crellin.

“We had hoped that the newly constituted body of councillors would have then taken advantage to fully review the Development Application and allow fuller recognition of the arguments put forward on two occasions by their own town planners strongly recommending refusal.

“Sadly, that did not eventuate, with Council treating the Court decision as merely a technical matter that did not justify further review and, following hastened representation, councillors

confirmed consent on November 6.

“As a result, we have seen the commencement of Stage One of the development that involves major road works to provide access to the site upon which the intended hall will be built as Stage Two. “Following the earlier planned lopping and removal of a number of trees in MacDonalds Rd itself, February 20 saw commencement of the removal of a strand of beautiful giant gum trees along the eastern boundary of the Ridgeway from the MacDonalds Rd junction to allow major road widening and to accommodate the development with its generation of road traffic; the meeting hall is intended to provide for a minimum attendance of some 11,500 people each 12 weeks.

“These extended

roadworks on the Ridgeway were not part of the original development application as advertised, nor were they considered in the original assessment.

“Rather they were added by councillors to facilitate the development, for in no way could it be validly argued that it was in consideration of objectors’ concerns.

“Without the development there would be no additional traffic.

“At the final consideration, only two councillors saw folly with intended consent and voted against it, namely Crs Hillary Morris and Vicki Scott.

“There will be no wide community benefit from these changes, and councillors should hang their heads in shame.

“We are yet to receive logical explanation for this vandalism and lack of

community environmental concern - concern that was expressed too by Council’s own planning professionals.

“Yes, under the Roads Act the trees on the Ridgeway were assessed and approved for removal,

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Witnesses called forward

Truck crash closes F3

olice are appealing for witnesses to a crash on the F3 on Sunday, March 3, which left an elderly woman seriously injured.

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About 8am, a Ford Falcon was travelling south on the F3 at Peats Ridge, when it lost control and hit a concrete barrier, coming to rest on its roof in a gully.

The 77 year old male driver was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital with a head injury, while his 79 year old wife was airlifted

to Royal North Shore with multiple injuries.

The man is recovering from shock and relatively minor injuries, while his wife remains in hospital with a number of bone fractures and serious injuries to her feet.

Police from the Metropolitan Crash

Investigation Unit are investigating the crash.

They need anyone who witnessed the lead up to the crash to contact them.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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he F3 at Mt White was closed for a period of time on Saturday, March 2, due to a truck crash overnight.

About 3:45am, a trailer attached to a prime mover jack knifed and collided with a passenger van and the guard rail.

Neither driver was injured during the incident, however, damage was caused to the road surface and guard rail.

The truck was also carrying groceries and domestic chemicals which spilt onto the road.

A HAZMAT team from Fire and Rescue NSW cleaned up the spill.

Traffic was diverted off the F3 at the Hawkesbury

River Interchange at Mooney Mooney onto the Old Pacific Highway, to rejoin the F3 at the Mt White Interchange.

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“We are committed to ensuring that people on the Coast have access to high quality cancer treatment, close to their home and family.”

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to welcome Federal Plibersek to the Coast our wonderful new for our community.

The new Cancer Centre will be able to treat 800 patients a year and will reduce the need for locals to travel to Sydney or Newcastle for their treatments.

Thanks to a $21 million investment from the Federal Government, residents on the Peninsula will be able to once again access rehab facilities at Woy Woy Hospital.

The Labor Government has invested more than $55 million in vital health services since 2010.

Minister Plibersek was thrilled with progress on construction of the new GP Super Clinic at West Gosford, opening in June.

This will mean the return of 30 beds in a brand new building from mid-2013.

I was very happy Health Minister Tanya recently to inspect health infrastructure

This includes $28.6 million for the Regional Cancer Centre which will mean that locals will be able to access radiotherapy services right here on the Coast by the end of March.

The Clinic will bring together up to 14 GPs and a team of other health professionals to make it easier for locals to see a doctor and get all the care they need.

I am proud of these acheivements, and I look forward to Coasties getting their fair share of health services when these great new facilities are up and running over the next few months.

Out & about Thanks to the Mariners for their support of DonateLife Week and for reminding Coasties to discuss their organ donation wishes with their families.

Great to talk with Jerry van Wyck about the Federal Government’s Keys2Drive program which gives free driving lessons to young people to help reduce accidents involving new drivers.

Parents and kids alike were excited to hear about what the Gonski Reforms would mean for Woodport Public School.

More funding, and better opportunities for our local schools here on the Coast.

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$180 million intersection upgrade progress inspected

Mountains community lucky to have doctor ow fortunate we are to have a doctor of the calibre of Doctor Anandisivam in our rural community.

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For any community, someone with his skills is a real asset, but in a rural community it is fantastic.

He is professional, caring and gives time to listen and examine, to correctly diagnose where others haven’t succeeded.

Nothing is a problem for him, late night emergency house calls, or home visits to the elderly and disabled.

As a practitioner in men’s health issues he is second to none, many of our men folk will testify to that, but he is also great with children.

The value that members of the community place on his expertise is demonstrated when they tell friends and relatives with longstanding or complicated health problems, from as far away

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as Mudgee or Tamworth, to come down to see our wonderful doctor.

Our community is very lucky indeed to have been able to attract and keep someone with his qualifications and ability.

A little bird tells me he has

had training – qualifications from at least four or five different countries.

His diagnostic skills, bedside manner and professionalism are legendary, many specialists have commented on his professional ability and expertise.

Dr A doesn’t grumble or complain or try to denigrate others, but just wants to get on with what he does best, being a quiet, caring professional achiever.

It must be nearly eight years since he first came to our community; how lucky are we that he did and stayed.

Letter, 11 Mar 2013 Margaret Pontifex, Mangrove Mountain

Greens show naivety note that in her media release (Coast Community News, February 12) Kate da Costa asks, “Who is running this state [sic]: the Government or the mining industry?”

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reparatory works on the $180 million intersection upgrade of the Central Coast Highway were inspected on Monday, February 25,

by NSW Treasurer Mr Mike Baird, Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.

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Mr Baird visited the Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd intersection at West Gosford and was briefed by representatives from Roads and Maritime Service on the scheduled works.

“The NSW Government provided $17 million this financial year towards the upgrade of this key Central Coast intersection, which provides important connections between the F3 Freeway, Gosford, the Peninsula, Woy Woy and Narara,” Mr Baird said.

“More than 75,000 vehicles travel through this intersection daily, making this section of the upgrade a particularly crucial one.

“Preliminary work before

the main upgrade begins is under way, including demolition of buildings, clearing the site, relocating some of the utilities and carrying out initial drainage work,” said Mr Baird.

Early work will also include building a link road between Ferguson Cl and Kulara Ave so Bel Hilton Pde can be closed.

A link will also be built between Dyer Cres and Grieve Cl to improve local access while work is carried out.

Mr Holstein said tenders for the West Gosford intersection upgrade would be called this month with work scheduled to start later this year.

“The West Gosford

intersection has, for the past 14 years, been a major issue for Central Coast motorists,” said Mr Holstein.

“While a lot of work has already taken place to get us to this stage, I am delighted to see the commencement of real action on the ground with the demolition works having now started,” Mr Holstein said.

“I thank the community in advance for their understanding and patience during the construction period as the ultimate outcome will benefit the entire Central Coast.”

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Kariong’s Phillip House to be refurbished

Multi-million dollar pipeline to improve Kincumber sewerage

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osford Council has approved the construction of another multimillion dollar pipeline in Kincumber to help improve the region’s sewerage network.

Council’s director of water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said the new $2.6 million pipeline was an important part of the Coastal Carrier System Upgrade Project.

“This major sewerage transfer system services some of the region’s most popular coastal suburbs, including Forresters Beach, Terrigal, North Avoca, Avoca and Kincumber,” Mr Williams said.

“With the existing system ageing and as the population grows in these areas, new pipelines like this one in Kincumber will improve the performance, reliability and capacity of

our sewerage network.

“Importantly, these works will protect the community and environment against overflows and odours.”

Upcoming works in Kincumber will involve building a new pipeline around 1.5 kilometres long between Elimatta Rd and Frost Reserve.

Construction is expected to start in early April and take around six months to complete.

“A series of new multimillion dollar pipelines are being built as part of this project,” Mr Williams added.

“We finished building another $4 million pipeline in Kincumber last year, work

on a $3.5 million pipeline in North Avoca is almost complete and construction of a $5.2 million pipeline in Avoca will start this month.

“Four sewage pump stations across North Avoca, Avoca and Kincumber are also being upgraded to boost their operation.”

The Coastal Carrier System Upgrade Project is expected to be completed in 2015.

Affected residents will be kept up-to-date about any project works in their local area.

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“These community facilities are leased by the Rotary Club of Kariong - Somersby from the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation and under the Community Building Partnership Grants process urgently needed funds to became available,” said Rotary Club of Kariong

- Somersby president Ms Marylyn Whitwell.

“The Rotary Club is therefore better able to assist other worthwhile local and international causes through their general fundraising activities e.g. local Kariong Primary and High schools, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

group, Central Coast Family Support, Coastwide Child and Family Services, etc.”

Phillip House can accommodate around 80 people and is available for function and meeting hire.

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he wild weather had the Central Coast Marine Rescue team busy on the weekend commencing Friday, February 22 with four boats sinking.

On Friday, a houseboat capsized just off the waterfront restaurant at Koolewong.

In torrential rainsqualls, Roger Palmer and his crewman Bob White attended aboard the Marine Rescue boat Central Coast 20.

The Marine Rescue crew transported four members

of the NSW Fire Brigade Hazmat team to inspect the site.

Bad sea conditions prevented use of the Hazmat boom but no environmental problems were observed.

About 11am on Friday, March 1, Skipper Brendon Weston and Bob White were again at Koolewong in poor conditions aboard Central

Coast 20.

The rescue crew assisted the Hazmat team place a boom to limit the spread of any fuel or oil leakage around a 6.5m motor cruiser that had sunk at its mooring.

Heavy rain showers and strong winds on Brisbane Water continued throughout the day.

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6.5m cruiser sank at its mooring at Point Clare and then around 5:45pm a 10.5m flybridge cruiser on the 24-hour emergency mooring at Point Clare sank.

Marine Rescue Central Coast Unit Commander Pat Fayers said, “Four sinkings in a week is most unusual, even in heavy weather a boat sinking is not a common event”.

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Suburb property prices profiled My RP Data, a property valuing website, has released suburb profile reports for the Central Coast which provides a demographic snapshot of the suburb and median house and unit property values tracked over time. The suburbs compared in this edition of Coast Community News are Niagara Park and Green Point.

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Median house prices in Niagara Park over 10 years

Median house prices in Green Point over 12 months

he RP Data report for Niagara Park stated that the current median sales price of houses in the area was $285,000 and approximately 23% of people earned between $78,000 and $130,000 a year.

The report stated that when looking at the household occupancy in Niagara Park, 27% of people rented while 44% owned their homes outright and 28% were the purchaser.

The highest median house price from February 2012 to January 2013 was recorded in May at $340,000 while the lowest median price was recorded in November at $225,000.

The median house

price in 2010 and 2011 sat at around $330,000 before dropping to around $297,500 in 2012.

The highest median house price over the last 10 years was recorded in 2020 at around $330,000 while the lowest was recorded in 2008 at $297,500.

The median price for units over the 12 months from February 2012 to January 2013 was level at $350,000 from February to

May and level at $270,000 from June to January.

The median unit price in 2010 sat at around $330,000, before rising to around $350,000 in 2011 and dropping to $280,000 in 2012.

The median unit price over the last 10 years was at its highest in 2007 at $370,000 and at its lowest in 2008 at around $240,000.

Median unit prices in Niagara Park over 10 years

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he RP Data report for Green Point stated that the current median sales price of houses in the area was $500,000 and approximately 20% of people earned between $15,000 and $31,000 a year and $78,000 and $130,000 a year.

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The report stated that when looking at the household occupancy in Green Point, 17% of people rented while 36% owned their homes outright and 43% were the purchaser.

The highest median house price from February 2012 to January 2013 was recorded in December at $590,000 while the lowest median price was recorded in July at $440,000.

The median house

price in 2010 sat at around $465,000 before rising slightly to around $480,000 in 2011 and dropping again to $465,500 in 2012.

The highest median house price over the last 10 years was recorded in 2011 at around $470,000 while the lowest was recorded in 2009 at around $430,000.

The median price for units over the 12 months from February 2012 to January 2013 was highest

in April at around $430,000 and lowest in June and July at $270,000.

The median unit price in 2010 sat at $320,000 before dropping to $300,000 in 2011 and rising again in 2012 to $340,000.

The median unit price over the last 10 years was at its highest in 2012 at $330,000 and at its lowest in 2003 at around $260,000.

Median unit prices in Green Point over 12 months

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Gosford businesses show support for Mariners isitors to Gosford this month will notice a sea of blue and yellow with Gosford City Centre businesses supporting the Central Coast Mariners.

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During the final weeks of the Hyundai A League championship, Gosford City Centre businesses are doing their part to support their home team by dressing up their shop fronts.

To spur on a bit of friendly competition within the Gosford City Centre, Gosford Business Improvement District Inc (GBID) ran a competition to see who could come up with the most interesting shop front designs.

“The GBID Promotions Committee in conjunction with the Imperial Shopping Centre wanted to support our Central Coast Mariners at this crucial time of the A League competition,� said GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch. “We initially supplied balloons, streamers and large posters to all the shops who wanted to participate. “With the generous support of Central Coast Radio, the winner of the best two shops

won four tickets each in a corporate box at the March 17 game and the Central Coast Mariners supplied 10 general entry tickets for the two runners up,� said Mr Brasch.

The winners were judged by representatives from Central Coast Mariners and Central Coast Radio.

The winner of the Best Dressed Shop in the Imperial Centre was Just Manchester with runner up Soul Pattinson Chemist.

Festival director promises full co-operation with administrators eats Ridge Festival director Matt Grant said he would return to Australia after he travelled to France following the festival’s collapse.

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Festival creditors have been in a relentless hunt for missing funds since the event failed to pay creditors in January, with current administrators Worrell’s advising that they have reported to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission [ASIC] “potential offences committed by the director�.

ArtsHub reported that Grant claimed his French travels were to visit his wife and work for a month, and that he would absolutely be returning to Australia. “The liquidator of Peats Ridge has been aware of this since the first meeting,� he said. “I have completely assisted and will continue to assist the liquidator. “I have supplied all books and records, any insinuation that I am not returning to Australia is ridiculous.�

Previously the festival’s liquidators, who were chosen by a Creditor’s group after they were dissatisfied with the appointment of Jirsch Sutherland, have said that Grant would “probably� be asked to give a court testimony as part of a public examination.

More recently they outlined the number of revenue areas they’d be looking to acquire lost unaccounted money from, which included the dissipation of funds to “the That

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In a letter to the creditors, Worrell’s Chris Darin and Ivor Worrell advised that the reconciliation of presale ticket revenue received through OzTix was “nearing

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They are also now actively working towards reconciling sponsorship revenue and cash takings from the event itself.

Winner of the Best Dressed Shop in the Gosford City Centre was Donna’s Books and Bits with Wally’s World named runner up.

“We encourage you to call in and see the shop fronts for yourself,� said Mr Brasch. “We were very impressed with the ingenuity of many

of the shop owners and the obvious support for the Central Coast Mariners.�

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GP practice in Gosford proposed

Council adds to Mountains medical centre endorsement

ollowing Gosford Council’s endorsement of the preparation of a planning proposal for 60 Niclins Rd, Mangrove Mountain, to enable a medical centre to be permitted on the land, Council has further adopted an option to determine the floor area for the centre and apply a sunset clause to the structure.

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property at 287-291 Mann St, Gosford, has been sold for $930,000 with the developer hoping to construct a modern GP practice on the site in the future.

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The block, which is 1,158m2 with a street frontage of 31m is zoned B4 Mixed Use.

It currently has an older style solid brick residence located on one side of the blocks and is leased in a

residential capacity.

Email, 26 Feb 2013 David Nichols, Century 21 Gosford

Medical centre construction given consent osford Council has granted consent to the construction of a medical centre on The Entrance Rd, Erina, subject to a number of conditions including a restriction to the hours of operation and notification of parking provisions.

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Council has worked together with the applicant to overcome parking

and other related issues to grant consent to this development.

The medical centre has been restricted to the hours of 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays, 8am to 12pm on Saturdays and no trading on Sundays and public holidays.

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a prohibited medical centre from a demountable building on her land in Niclins Rd in July last year.

In the February 26 edition of Coast Community News, it was incorrectly stated that Dr Wade operated a medical centre in Nurses Rd, Central Mangrove, however, this medical centre is operated by another doctor.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.21, 5 Mar 2013 Kaitlin Watts, 7 Mar 2013

Program for disabled artists mpressibility, a creative program that invites emerging artists with a disability to participate, has been launched by Regional Youth Support Services in Gosford.

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Twelve young people aged 12 to 25 years will be given the opportunity to produce new, innovative artworks under the mentorship of three artists.

“You don’t have to identify as having a disability, you could just feel different or you feel that you don’t fit in, you could have anxiety or depression, a mild physical or intellectual disability and or a mental illness,” said Youth Arts coordinator Ms Sharon Aldrick.

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“This sunset provision would then encourage a new medical practice to operate from the RU5 zone, a desire of Council as expressed through the draft Gosford LEP 2009.

“Council should be mindful that another doctor may continue the ‘use’ as a medical centre from the site after Dr Wade moved on, should this occur.”

Gosford Council became aware that Dr Christine Wade had been operating

“This project will help build social inclusion, equip you with skills and give you confidence in artistic ability.

“The aim is to arm young people with the tools to comment on identity and present art works from their region in a personal creative response.

“The artists will participate in weekly workshops to explore ideas in multimedia, performance, movement, photography, film, visual art and or music and work together in producing visual creations for an exhibition in June,” said Ms Aldrick.

The NSW Government, through Arts NSW, supports this program which encourages and supports a cohesive disability service system that is responsive to the needs of people with a disability, their families and

carers.

Ms Aldrick said that people with a disability could face significant barriers to engaging with arts and cultural programs and this project was free and would provide some support from the stakeholders in a wellequipped venue.

“This is a great collaborative project giving Central Coast artists paid work contributing to innovation and excellence in the arts that speaks to the wider community about what it means to live with a disability and how creative programs like this, have an enormous benefit to both the participant and community.”

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Afternoon Teal raises money for cancer research ver $1,000 has been raised for ovarian cancer after local men and women got together in East Gosford on Tuesday, February 26.

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Teal is the charity’s theme colour and Tennille Mugridge, from Home Specialist Property Management, hosted an Afternoon Teal, complete with teal cupcakes.

Over 20 business people, investors, landlords and tenants donated their time and money.

Ms Mugridge said she was pleased to help raise awareness of the disease.

“Afternoon Teal is an

initiative started three years ago by Ovarian Cancer Australia to raise funds for support programs and provide information about the most common early symptoms.

“There is no conclusive screening test for ovarian cancer and it is vital that women see their GP if they have symptoms.

“Sadly each year, 1,300 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, 70%

of whom already have advanced stage cancer.

“The more we can do to fight this disease, the better,” she said.

Further information is available from www. ovariancancer.net.au and a Symptom Diary can be downloaded from the website.

Media Release, 27 Feb 2013 Tennille Mugridge, East Gosford

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he Salvation Army is re-launching its professional counselling service in Erina to let the community know that help is available, regardless of people’s financial circumstances.

Salvos Counselling offers counselling and support to individuals, couples, families and children with fees charged on a sliding scale in line with the client’s income.

“We believe everyone has a right to find freedom from the things that are holding them back, regardless of their financial situation,” said Salvos Counselling director Major Robyn Smartt.

“If people are able to access counselling to sort through relationship issues, personal issues or to deal with hurts from the past, they are more likely to demonstrate positive behaviours.

“Salvos Counselling guides clients towards positive change in their lives, and the flow on effect is a healthier community on the Central Coast.”

Pam Neale-Justins has been with Salvos Counselling for the past 15 years and said she has seen countless lives changed.

“I’ve seen people come from no hope in a marriage to buying a new house together and having a baby together and people who have been isolated and afraid to go out shopping, being able to take

themselves off to the movies.

“We provide top-quality professional counselling to those who can afford it and also the marginalised, the people who wouldn’t ordinarily be able to gain access to counsellors with the level of skill that our Salvos counsellors have to offer.”

One client, Chris, accessed Salvos Counselling when he was having issues dealing with his anger.

“My parents weren’t getting along too well; I was experiencing stress and anger.”

He said he would never have been able to get help if it wasn’t for Salvos Counselling’s reduced fees.

“I am aware of my trigger points now and I have strategies to deal with things in a positive way.

“It has definitely set me up for a better future.”

Salvos Counselling has launched a new website, salvoscounselling.salvos.org. au where people can make bookings online and access information and fact sheets about various issues such as depression, trauma and

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Education

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Christian colleges to share proposed new facilities t Philips Christian College, in consortium with Green Point Christian College and the Central Coast Adventist School, is applying for a grant to build a new hospitality facility adjacent to the school.

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“Taylor joined us part way through last year in Year 8,” said principal Ms Michelle Kelly.

“We knew then that she had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and that she would still have to have a further operation.

“Taylor had the operation at the end of last year and was not able to attend school at all this year.

“For the brief time that Taylor was at our College, she had a significant impact on the lives of those who knew her.

“I have heard at different times from some of the girls in her class how just knowing Taylor had inspired them to make better choices in their own lives and to be more grateful for what they have.

“Taylor had the sweetest spirit and we always saw her cheerful at school.

“She spoke kindly to and of everyone and really loved coming to school.

“While Taylor’s friends have been very upset this week at the news, they can be assured that they made her last few months of schooling happy days.

“Her family have expressed how grateful they are at the kindness and the affection with

“Green Point are applying for facilities to teach construction and the Adventist School for auto mechanics and auto electrical qualifications,” said St Philips Christian College principal Ms Michelle Kelly.

“If we are successful in our joint application, it means that we would each be able to use the facilities at the different schools and offer all these courses as part of our

t Philips Christian College student Taylor Robins passed away on Saturday, March 2, after battling a brain tumour.

own educational programme and share facilities.

“We would be able to use our minibus to shuttle our senior students to the different courses and make sure that we have a common time in our timetables for this to happen.

“This means that our children would be able to complete their education in the vocational subjects, still in a Christian school

environment and without additional fees.

“There are a lot of applications for this grant but if we are successful, it is a full grant which would pay for the full facility,” said Ms Kelly.

Newsletter, 1 Mar 2013 Michelle Kelly, St Philips Christian College

Breakfast roles reversed tudents from Kincumber High School reversed their roles on Friday, March 1, in order to support the Kincumber Brekky Club.

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“I know that I speak for all of the students that we are very grateful to Taylor’s family to have had the opportunity to know her and to love her.

“The children have made plans for a memorial for Taylor in the school and will be fundraising for Brain Cancer Research at the Children’s Hospital, Westmead.

“The family have asked

that instead of flowers we would make donations to this charity.

“If anyone would like to contribute, we would be happy to receive donations to pass on to the family.

“Please remember Taylor’s family in your prayers.”

For over five years the Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre, in partnership with Kincumber Youth Centre, has been providing a free breakfast three mornings a week for around 60 high school students.

Students are provided with toast, porridge, cereal, yoghurt, juice and either

Newsletter, 8 Mar 2013 Michelle Kelly, St Philips Christian College

fried or scrambled eggs, pikelets, French toast or pancakes.

Students returned the favour and served the volunteers, teachers and community members in an effort to help raise funds for the program.

With grant monies for the continuation of the project depleted, the Club

is currently being kept alive through donations by the Waterford Retirement Village, Kincumber Uniting Church and Copacabana Bakery, however, the program is still threatened due to lack of financial support.

Media Release, 6 Mar 2013 Gosford Council Media

St Patricks under review t Patricks Catholic Primary School is undergoing a school review process this year with the external panel attending the school on Monday, March 11, for a compliance check.

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Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott said that the day honoured the achievements of women right around the world.

“International Women’s Day is a celebration of the powerful role of women in political, cultural and economic fields.

“This year’s theme, Voiceless Women, also provides an opportunity to highlight some of the issues women still face in our community,” Cr Scott said.

The Status of Women Committee is anticipating that this year’s event will be one of the most successful yet.

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“We have a great range of activities planned and are encouraging all local

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Education

Catholic Schools Week celebrated

Grant and tender application workshop at Kariong three hour workshop on how to apply for grants and tenders will be held on Thursday, April 11, from 9am until 12pm at the Kariong Neighbourhood Centre.

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The workshop, which will be presented by University of Sydney and Australian National University lecturer Mr Keith Whelan, is a practical step by step workshop where grants from both the public and private sector will be assessed.

Participants will have the opportunity to draft grant applications in class and have them assessed by the facilitator.

This workshop will provide knowledge on a

range of grants related topics including public and private sector grants, visioning, strategy, methodology project planning and project rationale, community capacity building and sustainability, practical grant writing tips, budgets and grant jargon and acquittal of funding and evaluation.

Media Release, 22 Feb 2013 Fiona Simpson, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

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Students from each of the Catholic schools on the Central Coast

ive schools in the Gosford area will celebrate Catholic Schools Week from March 10 to 16 with a range of activities and events designed to highlight the theme, Every Child Counts.

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Schools taking part include St Patrick’s Catholic College in East Gosford, Holy Cross Catholic School in Kincumber, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic College in Terrigal, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School in Wyoming and St Joseph’s Catholic College in East Gosford.

Diocese of Broken Bay director of schools Mr Peter Hamill said the Every Child Counts theme lies at the core of what it means to be a Catholic school.

“Our Catholic schools are very focused on developing the whole individual – mind,

body, and soul,” he said.

“We believe that each child is created by God to be unique, and that’s a great starting point for the way we approach their individualised education.”

Mr Hamill said all Catholic schools were committed to providing individual care and attention to each student and their needs.

“An example of one program where this is evident is a new numeracy approach called Extending Mathematical Understanding,” said Mr Hamill.

“The EMU approach

ix teachers from Point Clare Public School shaved their heads on Friday, March 8, as part of the World’s Greatest Shave to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.

focuses on identifying every student’s learning needs and helping them to find new ways of understanding concepts and applying them in ways that build confidence and good learning outcomes,” he explained.

“The Every Child Counts theme also recognises that the number of students with special needs in our schools has been growing and we are committed to welcoming them and supporting them in every way to reach their best educational potential.”

Mr Hamill said Catholic Schools Week was a time to

celebrate the important role that Catholic schools played in Australian society and the choice that they provided for parents.

“Every child does count, and we are hopeful that the Federal Government will continue to support Catholic schoolchildren by providing adequate and ongoing funds to our schools in response to the Gonski review, and that the NSW Government will review its funding freezes announced in 2012,” he said.

“Why not visit your local Catholic school during Catholic Schools Week?

“You’ll be most welcome.”

Media Release, 27 Feb 2013 Kylie Gray, Catholic Schools Office

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Kariong Festival promises to be bigger and better

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he Kariong Community Fun Festival will be held on St Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, from 9:30am to 3pm.

The community event was successfully held last year with this year’s focus to again be on fun, family entertainment with many free activities for the kids.

This year’s Festival will have a bigger stage and a stronger line-up of entertainment, three times more activities for the kids and carnival rides.

Around 50 stalls will be on display with information, Mediterranean and Spanish foods, Devonshire teas put on by Kariong High School P and C, and a stall by the Kariong Scouts, among other things.

Talks and demonstrations will also be held on the day including alternative therapies, environmental talks and family history searches and workshops.

An art exhibition will be on display in the school hall by the Central Coast Art Society with prizes provided for the People’s Choice Award.

“We, as the organising committee, wish to thank the Kariong Mountains High School for their great facility and support, also the Gosford City Council for their financial support,” said

Kariong Neighbourhood Centre manager Ms Fiona Simpson.

“We have not overlooked children’s entertainment as there will be the popular pony rides, carnival rides, drumming workshops and hip hop lessons.

“Walkabout Park will again be attending and bringing some special animals for all ages to meet and greet also to answer your questions on habitat etc.

“Also we have four tents just for children’s activities, many of which are free, including face painting, plaster painting, kindy gym, crafts, show bags and balloon sculptures,” said Ms Simpson.

Entertainment this year has been organised with the support of Coast FM963.

Featured artists will include the Gangang Spirit Dancers who will perform the opening ceremony - welcome to country followed by the Kariong Primary School Choir who will lead into performances by the main groups.

Among these performers will be Stephen Hunt, Lawrence ‘Lone Wolf’

Baker, Duane Marnell, of the band Rocwater, Tommy Mueller, Jake Cassar and Dr Goodvibe, among others.

On site displays this year will be provided by Kariong Bushfire Brigade, the Gosford Police mobile unit, the NRMA, the Yacht Club and the Machinery Club.

“For all residents there will be a special static display of Kariong in the form of a 3D model which has been organised through the Kariong Neighbourhood Centre.

“It is most graphic with topography and infrastructure clearly depicted in scale format,” said Ms Simpson.

“This is the first public display of this feature and will be displayed adjacent to the art and crafts at the school hall.”

The opening ceremony will begin at 11am performed by mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna following a short insight into the life of Gosford’s Australia Day Ambassador Liesl Tesch.

Media Release, 6 Mar 2013 Fiona Simpson, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

Where do you get it?

Following is a list of all good outlets where you can get your free copy of Coast Community News Avoca Avoca Cinema Avoca Hotel Avoca Shops Avoca Surf Club Avoca Primary School Bottle Shop Service Station Sul Rondo Café Bensville Bensville Shops Coast Christian School Central Mangrove Memorial Golf Club Copacabana Copacabana Shops Kiosk East Gosford East Gosford Cafes East Gosford Hotel East Gosford Olympic Pool East Gosford Shopping Centre Gosford Regional Gallery Gosford Sailing Club St Edward College High School St Josephs Girls College High School Erina Bob Jane Central Coast Adventist School Central Coast Grammar School Dulux Erina Fair Library Erina Leagues Club Erina Mall Fitness 2000 Fountain Plaza Jacks Bar and Grill McDonalds Organic Plus

Red Rooster Shell Service Station Singos Meats Tarragal Glen Village The Bungalows Woodport Inn Woodport Retirement village Forresters Beach Retirement village

Monti’s Officeworks Public School RSL Retirement Village and Community Centre Spotlight Tourism Information Centre West Gosford RSL

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Second hand Saturday launched osford Council is encouraging local residents to find themselves a recycled bargain on Second Hand Saturday on March 23.

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Second Hand Saturday is an initiative to create the biggest day of garage sales Gosford City has seen, encouraging participants to sell, swap or give away preloved goods.

Garage sales being held on Second Hand Saturday will receive free promotion from Council.

Gosford Council’s waste services coordinator Mr James Lawson said that the initiative would help avoid items being sent to landfill.

“Second Hand Saturday gives residents a great opportunity to find a bargain while also doing their bit for the environment.

Free Bush Stone-curlew workshop he Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC), with support from the Hunter CentralRivers CMA, will hold a free community information session regarding the endangered Bush Stone-curlew (Burhinus grallarius) on Saturday, March 16, from 8am to 11am at Davistown.

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our Society, and just for being such a nice person, will miss her greatly,” said member Ms Shirley Rider.

The Bush Stone-curlew is a native bird species that occurs around Brisbane Water.

It was once a common species found across NSW, however, since European settlement and expansion of the urban environment, much of its habitat has been destroyed.

At the same time, predators such as foxes, dogs and cats have been introduced.

As a result the numbers of Bush Stone-curlews throughout NSW have drastically declined and now they occur only in isolated patches on the Central Coast.

Activities will begin with a tour of rehabilitated Bush Stone-curlew habitat at Davistown, and then continue with presentations and morning tea.

The presentations will include an overview of Bush Stone-curlews in NSW, an update on the status of the local population, and insight into captive breeding and release of Bush Stonecurlews in the Riverina district of NSW. A representative from the Australian Reptile Park will also be there with one of their captive curlews.

Newsletter, 6 Mar 2013 Shirley Rider, Brisbane Water Historical Society

Email, 5 Mar 2013 Community Environment Network

“Council will be providing free advertising to all garage sales registered with us on March 23.

“This is a great chance for people to see the benefit of garage sales to their hip-pocket and our environment,” said Mr Lawson.

To receive this free promotion for Second Hand Saturday resident’s need to register online at www. gosford.nsw.gov.au/waste_ services by Sunday, March 17.

Media Release, 5 Mar 2013 Gosford Council Media

Beryl calls it a day after 18 years risbane Water Historical Society long time member Ms Beryl Beauchamp has stepped down from her work at the Society as a duty member after 18 years.

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“Those members who have had the pleasure of doing duty with Beryl, or who have otherwise met her, have enjoyed her company, her dry wit, her sense of humour, her dedication to

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4325 1420 Seniors Computer publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au Club Central Coast Inc. Community Groups Beginners class PC or Mac ABC - “The Friends” Mon or Tues. Classes Mon Support group for Public to Fri for most programs – Broadcaster. see website. 10am – 12md Aims. safeguard ABC’s or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber independence, funding, & District Neighbourhood & standards. Meetings Centre. Mthly Meetings, through the year + social Guest Speaker at afternoons Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon Well-known guest speakers 4369 2530 4341 5170

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First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Meet every Sat - Progress Tavern 161 Mann St, Hall Ronald Ave, Gosford Wyoming 8pm 0438 363 108 4323 3890 Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby International service club improves lives of communities in Australia and overseas. Fun-filled activities, fellowship and friendship breakfasts.

Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am 4340 4529 kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

Wyoming Community Centre Programs and activities incl. Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, Community Markets, Out of School Hours Care, Play Group 4323 7483 manager@wyomingcc.org.au

Central Coast Family Rotary Hall, Duffy’s Rd History Society Inc. Terrigal - 1st Mon 1.30pm All the resources, 4385 3395 information and advice needed to study your Probus Club West family’s history available. 8 Gosford Russell Drysdale St, East 2nd Thur Narara Gosford. 1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Centre, 2 Community Hall E Gosford Pandala Rd Narara 10am 4324 5164 4362 7227 www.centralcoastfhs.org.au

Music Central Coast Concert Band Every Tues 7:15 - 9:30pm Community playouts with four concerts a year at Laycock St Theatre.

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Councils to share responsibility for regional arts and culture programming

Kariong Aboriginal sites formally recognised

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he Office of Environment and Heritage has formally recognised the areas of land known as the Kariong and Bulgandry Art Sites for their special significance to Aboriginal culture.

This follows Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council’s nomination of the sites as areas of significance to the Aboriginal community of the Central Coast.

Darkinjung CEO Mr Sean Gordon said that the identification and conservation of Aboriginal sites was an important function of the Land Council.

“The declaration of the Kariong and Bulgandry Art Sites as Aboriginal Places is another vital step towards protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage on the Central Coast and beyond,” said Mr Gordon.

“These areas are highly valued by the Aboriginal people of the Gosford region and it is essential to protect such sites from threats that could possibly harm their

aesthetic, spiritual value or educational worth,” he explained.

Under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, it is an offence to harm or desecrate a site which has been declared an Aboriginal Place through activities such as construction or development on these sites, carrying out work on the area or clearing native vegetation.

Mr Gordon said that the two sites had special significance to the Central Coast’s Aboriginal community, as well as the neighbouring Gurringai and Awaba populations.

“Both the Kariong and Bulgandry Art Sites were used for traditional meetings and was a place of ceremonies for the

neighbouring language groups of Darkinjung, Gurringai and Awaba peoples.

“Today, they remain areas for the continuing education of youth by community Elders,” he explained.

“The Kariong Art Site is particularly valued for its outlook, abundant bush food resources and natural beauty.

“By recognising the significance of these sites, the Office of Environment and Heritage is advancing our efforts to preserve our culture so that future generations can enjoy them,” he added.

Media Release, 1 Mar 2013 Alison Orren, Brilliant Logic

The Gosford Diary

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osford Council has endorsed a Regional Cultural Framework (RCF) between Gosford and Wyong Councils which outlines a coordinated approach to the delivery of arts and cultural programming in the region.

The framework aims to support the development of the Central Coast region as a premier arts and cultural destination.

The scope of the RCF is to provide a broad map of programs and facilities that could form the basis of a regional accord between the two Councils in cultural matters.

According to Gosford Council’s director community services and organisational development Mr Terry Thirlwell, once a consensus was reached on the broad framework, a Regional Cultural Strategy would follow as a document which listed the details of the implementation plan and its prioritised actions.

“The main aim of the RCF is to propose that the responsibility of developing and delivering regional arts and cultural programs be a shared commitment between Gosford and Wyong Councils in terms of human and financial resources,” stated Mr Thirlwell’s report to Council.

“The RCF presents a series of maps which identifies the existing arts

facilities as well as proposed network of public facilities which includes existing community facilities, existing art educational facilities and two planned key arts facilities namely The Art House for Wyong and the Arts Centre for Gosford.

“These maps reveal that the distribution of cultural resources is currently uneven between the two Councils.

“Gosford enjoys a concentration of dedicated cultural facilities while Wyong has predominantly community buildings which may serve as arts and cultural functions amongst others.

“Two models are proposed as a way of connecting the current and future facilities in the region.

The Network Model defines the cultural facilities in distinct cultural spaces performing different functions.

“The Catalyst Model presumes the creation of two key art centres, one in Gosford and one in Wyong that attract and support a web of producers and

suppliers of goods and services in the arts.”

The RCF has identified several aspects of programming that could be aligned between the two Councils including sharing funding for productions which tour both centres, sharing costs of marketing for differing programs and events like Australia Day and New Year’s Day, development of a cross promotion policy on arts and cultural events and programs, the creation of a regional festival which alternates between Gosford and Wyong as a centre of activities, the establishment of a Regional Cultural Grant program, resourced by a combined pool of funding ($60 000 = $30 000 from each Council) and managed by an appropriately appointed regional cultural committee and the establishment of an appropriate group of officers from both Councils who are entrusted with planning the long term regional cultural strategies on an ongoing basis.

Gosford Council Agenda COM.4, 26 Feb 2013

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Seniors Week begins Kariong Community Fun Festival, Kariong Mountains High school, 9:30am-3pm Fellowship of Australian Writers meeting, Gosford Hotel, 10am Central Coast Handweavers and Spinners Guild celebrate 40th anniversary, The Cottage, East Gosford Flute Gala Day, Central Coast Conservatorium, 2pm

Thursday March 14 Timebanking information session, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 10am-12pm

Friday March 15 Leonard Malkovich Exhibition opens, Gosford Regional Gallery Battle of the Bands U18 heat one, The Hub, Erina

Saturday March 16 Bush Stone-Curlew community information session, Davistown, 8:30am-11am French Markets, Chertsey Public School King of the River fishing competition, Spencer, 6am3pm Taiko Meditation MiniTerm, The Rhythm Hut, 3pm Bonsai Exhibition, Bonsai a Miniature Passion, Erina Room, Erina, 9am-4pm Kariong Fun festival art exhibition, Kariong Mountains High School, 6pm

Monday March 18 Cancer Information and Support Society meeting, Arts and Craft Centre, Henry Kendall Gardens, Wyoming, 7pm Marine Discovery for Seniors, 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm Seniors Photography Display, Kincumber Library, 6pm

Tuesday March 19 Brisbane Water Historical Society AGM, Henry Kendall Cottage, 1pm Gosford Camera Club training night, Central Coast Leagues Club, 7pm

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Sport

Mariners’ lose top spot to new team

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he Central Coast Mariners suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Western Sydney Wanderers in the Round 23 top-of-the-table Hyundai A-League clash at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, March 2.

A goal in the 81st minute from substitute Labinot Haliti ensured the Wanderers extended their winning streak to eight matches.

Despite dominating plenty of the play, Graham Arnold’s Mariners failed to capitalise on the chances they crafted, and were left to rue their profligacy in front of goal at Alan Milliner’s final whistle.

The defeat ended Central Coast’s unbeaten run at Bluetongue Stadium this season, and meant the Wanderers leapfrogged the Mariners into first place on the A-League standings.

In the 19th minute, attacking ace Bernie Ibini fired a powerful right-foot effort from inside the area, but his shot sailed high of the woodwork.

Soon after, Shinji Ono failed to trouble Mariners’ shot stopper Mathew Ryan as he sent his shot high and wide.

The yellow and navy had a chance to break the deadlock 30 minutes in as the Hyundai A-League’s leading marksman Daniel McBreen unleashed a shot from inside the box following a cross from right-back Pedj Bojic.

Unfortunately for Arnold’s men, Wanderers’ defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley was up to the task for his team and cleared the ball to safety.

Central Coast started the second stanza the brighter of the two teams and had a few chances to open their account.

Referee Milliner awarded a penalty to the home team in the 51st minute following a challenge from Dino Kresinger on veteran defender Patrick Zwaanswijk inside the area.

Unfortunately for the Mariners, Ryan’s effort failed to find its way past Wanderers shot-stopper Ante Covic with the keeper making a comfortable save.

Central Coast continued to press and came close to breaking the deadlock as Ibini made a marauding run down the right flank.

Ibini stung the palms of Covic with a powerful shot that the in-form custodian managed to palm to safety.

Wanderers’ boss Popovic introduced Haliti for Kresinger with less than 20 minutes remaining and it was the substitute who ultimately proved to be the hero for the away team.

In the 77th minute,

McGlinchey made a good run down the left flank and found an outstretched McBreen.

The Hyundai A-League’s top goal-getter connected purposefully with McGlinchey’s centre, but his strike rebounded off the underside of the crossbar and away from goal.

Haliti scored the only goal of the game with just under 10 minutes remaining in the contest.

A pass from his former Newcastle Jets teammate Mark Bridge released the attacker, who finished past Ryan to secure all three points for his Club.

Central Coast Mariners made several late raids on Western Sydney’s defence late in a bid to salvage something from the game which was played out in front of a vociferous crowd of over 18,000 fans on a dreary Gosford night.

Nevertheless, lady luck wasn’t shining on Arnold’s team as the Mariners shifted from first to second on the Hyundai A-League table.

Media Release, 3 Mar 2013 Jess Norton, Central Coast Mariners

Central Coast Sports History Central Coast Grandstand will include articles on the history of various sports on the Coast, with photographs where possible, subject to space available in each edition.

Many of our readers have shown a great deal of interest in having historical information included in our papers and while sport is usually about here and now, we should not forget

past achievements.

If you would like your sport, club, school or team included and have information and photographs, please send them to us for consideration.

Contact details are on page 2.

There are no restrictions but we would prefer to start with material prior to 1970.

Where appropriate and space permits, we will also try and use some of this material in our other newspapers.

Poor weather conditions effect nippers’ events at surf championships n east coast low hanging over the Central Coast on Friday, March 1, brought horrendous conditions to the Allphones NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships which saw a number of events moved from Ocean Beach-Umina to Terrigal.

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Despite the multiple program changes, thousands of nippers aged eight to 14 had the opportunity to compete.

Officials who have been involved with surf lifesaving state championships for close to four decades said they couldn’t recall worse conditions for a NSW junior state final.

“This weekend has been very trying for everyone,” said Surf Life Saving NSW president Mr Tony Haven.

“I’d like to thank the competitors and their parents for their patience and understanding given the program changes and split venues.”

Despite the driving rain and wind, Central Coast clubs fared well over the carnival, which was originally meant to be a three-day event, but finished up a condensed two-day program.

Narrowly missing out on top place for the second year in a row, was Avoca Beach SLSC, just six points behind the large Sydney Northern Beaches club Manly SLSC. The Flaherty family, who moved to the Coast in 2005, had by the end of the first day of competition collected

three gold medals.

Owen Flaherty won the U10 boys beach sprint beating Manly’s Tyler Sully and Sam Braun from Bronte, and was part of the all age beach relay winning combination.

Owen has been training 15 to 20 hours a week over the summer and said he was determined to better his fifth in last year’s U9 sprint final.

“I knew I had had a lot of work to do,” he said.

Older brother Finn collected gold in the U12 board relay conducted at Terrigal, which was opened up as part of a safe contingency plan based on the atrocious weather and sea state at Ocean BeachUmina.

One brother opted for beach events and the other for water, and dad Greg said this allowed each to do well in their own discipline.

“We moved to Avoca in 2005 and the boys have been in nippers at Avoca SLSC ever since.

“The kids in our club are all good mates, they want to win but in between there is good sportsmanship,” he said.

Owen’s heroes are Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Ky Hurst and older

club mate and success story, Jake O’Brien.

Other junior Central Coast competitors made a solid impression at the NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships.

A number of competitors did host club Umina proud, including U13 athlete Mimosa Henderson, who took out the board race in trying conditions.

“Winning was a bit of a surprise, the conditions were very messy, but I have been training very hard for this event.

“I didn’t really have the home advantage today because the conditions were so wild,” said Henderson.

Mimosa edged out close friend and fellow water polo teammate Jazmyn Rodwell from Terrigal, who secured the silver.

Up-and-coming competitor Lachlan Braddish, also from Umina, did well to secure gold in the U11 surf race and silver in the U11 ironman.

Brother Harry was impressive on the sand, winning silver in the U13 beach sprint.

Media Release, 3 Mar 2013 Alix Vanny, SLSNSW

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Steel Guiliana signs up for 3rd season in Formula 3

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errigal’s Steel Guiliana will compete in the Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship this year, driving for R-Tek Motorsport in a Dallara F307-Mercedes Benz.

This year marks the third full-season for the 21 year old, having finished third in the championship behind veteran drivers James Winslow and Chris Gilmour last year.

In 2011 he won the inaugural Forpark Australia scholarship for young drivers, and the F3 National Class title, also driving for R-Tek. Guiliana’s R-Tek Motorsport entry will be sponsored by Adelaidebased company, Rising Discoveries, who has signed as the R-Tek Team’s major sponsor this year.

The sponsorship allowed R-Tek to secure Guiliana for the season ahead.

Steel will also be supported by GreenOzNet. com and SevenPoint2 this season.

“I’m definitely looking forward to another season with R-Tek in the Formula 3 Australian drivers’ championship,” Guiliana said.

“The team and I had

a great season in 2012, constantly finishing on the podium.

“I am hungry and determined to step up and claim victories and the championship, and with it the Gold Star, to further my career towards Formula One. “Australian Formula 3 remains the perfect place for me to continue to chase my dreams within the sport.

“With the very low

budget required compared to Europe, and with lots of laps on Australia’s best tracks like Bathurst and Phillip Island, it should be the mandatory step on the ladder towards international open-wheel racing, or top level GT or Touring Car competition,” he said.

In 41 championship race starts, Guiliana scored four second-place finishes last season, en route to third place in the championship.

Team owner Ian Richards said he was pleased to secure Guiliana for another season, as his R-Tek Motorsport team seeks back-to-back Formula 3 titles this year.

“Steel is ready to become a title contender for the championship this year,” Richards said.

“Last year he took a step forward as a driver and was a regular challenger to James Winslow, who would go on and win the title.

“We’re confident that with one year of running in the championship class under his belt, Steel is going to be a proper contender this year.

“He now has the experience and time behind the wheel to make the next step forward and fight for race wins in every race.”

Guiliana is the first of four drivers to be confirmed by R-Tek Motorsport for the 2013 Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship that kicks off at the Bathurst Motor Festival in late March.

Media Release, 6 Mar 2013 Peter Hawkes, Hawkes Media

Cricketers to compete in state championships our Central Coast girls have been selected for CHS One and CHS Two sides to participate in the Lord Tavernor’s NSW Schoolgirls Cricket Championships.

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Lily Bardsley of Kincumber and Nicki Squires of Terrigal were both selected in the CHS

One side while Rochelle Davis of Narara and Tiegan Kavanagh of Wyong were selected in the CHS Two

side.

The selections followed the girls’ involvement in the Imparja Cup on Saturday,

February 23, held in Coffs Harbour.

Email, 5 Mar 2013 Bruce Whitehouse, Cricket NSW

Adventure race and kid’s triathlon at Kincumber incumber Gym will hold an Adventure Race and Kids Triathlon this month with proceeds going to charity.

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Both events will be held on Saturday, March 16, with one aimed at children and the other at adults.

The Kids Triathlon aims to promote an active lifestyle for children and combines both fun and fitness.

It is planned to kick off at 11:45am.

There will be a small cost for the pool entry and children need to bring a bike, helmet, towel, water, swimmers and goggles.

The Adventure Race will

commence at 12:45pm and will start and finish at Kincumber Gym. The fee for entry will be donated to Care Flight.

Teams of three are needed to participate and individuals need a bike, helmet, towel, swimmers, goggles, water and a backpack.

Email, 5 Mar 2013 Joshua Lucas, Kincumber Gym

Avoca Fours completed he final of the Avoca Beach Women’s Bowling Club Fours Competition was held on Thursday, February 7.

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Alice Diamond, Coral Allenby, Robyn McLean and Deirdre Windshuttel (skip) played against Norma Ohlin, Lesley Woodrow, Faye Smith and Margaret Hickey (skip).

All played well but winners on the day were Deirdre’s team.

Email, 3 Mar 2013 Noelene Hopper, Avoca Beach Women’s Bowling Club

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entral Coast professional boxer Jamie “Mr Business” Pittman made a successful return to the ring after more than a 12 month layoff with a convincing win against Zac “Shaker” Awad, in a bout held at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on W e d n e s d a y , January 30, on the undercard to the Geale-Mundine fight.

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2013 Category Winners (L-R) Brad Cardis representing Avoca Beachside Markets (Community Event), Rebecca Bennett (Sport), Rhys Zorro (Youth), Gosford City Australia Day Committee chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen, Liesl Tesch (2013 Gosford City Citizen of the Year), Gosford mayor CrLawrie McKinna, Pauline Wright (Volunteer – Individual), Jason van Genderen (Arts, Culture and Entertainment) and Christine Lavers representing Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club (Volunteer – Group)

he annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony was held at the Erina Centre on Saturday, January 19, which saw two local sportspeople and one local sporting organisation recognised.

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Liesl Tesch was awarded Citizen of the Year for her contribution to the sporting sector while Rebecca Bennet was awarded the Sport award for achieving great results in her chosen field of physical culture.

Umina Surf Life Saving Club won the Volunteer (group) award for providing crucial surf lifesaving services to the community for the past 53 years.

Mayor of Gosford Cr Lawrie McKinna congratulated all winners and nominees at this year’s event.

“Nominees across all categories in this year’s Awards have worked hard for causes they believe in which have significantly contributed to our local community.

“These Awards give us a chance to say thank you

for making Gosford City a better place to live and work and let them (the nominees) know their hard work and passion has not gone unnoticed,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

Featuring young local performers and proceeded over by Gosford City Town Crier Mr Stephen Clarke as Master of Ceremonies, the Awards have become an integral event on the

Gosford City calendar.

Australia Day Committee chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen said winners at this year’s Awards excelled in their respective fields.

“Judging is always a difficult task for the Panel as so many people have done so much.

“Winners of the 2013 Australia Day Community Awards have helped to enrich our community in a

number of ways and this is a small way the citizens of Gosford City can say thank you,” said Cr Macfadyen.

Nominations for Sport were Rebecca Bennett, Liesl Tesch and Laura Vilensky and nominations for Volunteer (Group) were Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Volunteers, Matcham Public Hall and Umina Surf Life Saving Club.

The East Gosford fighter showed no signs of ring rust, winning every round of the eight round contest on all three judges’ score cards.

Prior to the bout, his team had promised fight fans that they would see a new and improved fighter and Pittman didn’t disappoint, scoring almost at will and landing a number of heavy blows via crisp combinations on Awad during each round.

“I felt great tonight and I couldn’t be happier,” said Pittman following the fight.

“My trainer Grahame Shaw is ‘over the moon’ with my display and that really satisfies me.

“I beat a very talented

fighter every single round, I’m happy to be back in the ring and back in the limelight.”

Showing more variety than in any previous fight, his work rate and accuracy troubled Awad in every round.

Using footwork and head movement, he was able to make Awad miss with his punches and proved difficult to tag all fight.

“I trained extremely hard for this fight with the team at the Grange Old School Gym and I knew I was ready,” Pittman said.

“The feeling in the gym with Daniel (Geale) preparing to fight Mundine has been great and I’m stoked Gealey also got a win on the night and defended his world title.”

Awad’s tactics at times were questionable and he was warned by the referee Les Fear several times for indiscretions including a chopping elbow that caused a cut to open above Pittman’s right eye.

Supporters’ hearts fluttered a little when the referee called a halt in the action in the fifth round to ask the ringside doctor, Dr Lou Lewis to assess Pittman’s eye.

Dr Lewis deemed the cut wouldn’t trouble Pittman significantly and the action resumed, with Pittman continuing on where he had left off, dominating Awad.

“I just knew I had to stay composed.

“Zac was trying his best to unsettle me but it didn’t work,” Pittman said.

“I knew he’d come to fight, he was ranked in the top 15 in the world before and a win would have seen him back on the world stage but I was lucky enough to stay calm and concentrate on outboxing him.”

The rough house tactics from Awad continued and Pittman’s left eye was split open during the seventh round by Awad’s wayward head.

Again the doctor was called to give his opinion and again said for the boxers to fight on.

Pittman stayed composed and shut out the fight.

“That’s the new me now in the ring.

“I’m smarter, more relaxed, more confident and I’m just glad the fight was televised nationwide on such a big show so everyone could see my improvement and all my hard work I’ve put in plenty of people got see that Mr Business is back.”

To give Awad his due, while simply outclassed by Pittman, he never took a backwards step all night.

He was hurt on several occasions throughout the fight, however, he continually called Pittman into the fray and he gave

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Jamie “Mr Business” Pittman his all.

Pittman’s manager, Dean Singelton said he believed it was the best fight he has ever seen from his long time charge and if the reaction from the boxing community ringside was any indication, so too do many good judges.

“I have been overwhelmed by the

reaction of Jamie’s win,” Singleton said.

“I had a long line of people coming up to me ringside following the fight and the consensus is ‘wow’.

“This is from people who have seen him develop from a kid into an Olympian, people who are better judges than me.

“I truly believe they are going to also see him win a world title in the not too distant future.”

Pittman’s record now stands at 22 wins - 3 losses (8ko’s) with Awad falling to 18 wins - 3 losses -1 draw (7ko’s).

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A crowd of around 700 reflected the interest that the Roos’ move to the competition has generated.

Played over four 20 minute quarters, the competition was the maiden opportunity for head coach Paul Stringer and assistant coach Matt Orford to run the ruler over the playing roster under match conditions.

The Bears, coached by Wyong premiership winning centre Wayne Lambkin, finished the 2012 home and away season in second position.

While they were missing many of their players from last season, the Bears still fielded a useful outfit that was more than capable of testing the Roos both with and without the ball.

Trying to manage expectations prior to the match, String said: “One thing I asked the boys to remember is that we will only get better from here.”

The Roos started well with an early try to fullback Grant Nelson, who had chased down dummy half Mitch Williams’ kick into the

in goal area.

Jay Florimo, (playing against the club where his father, Greg Florimo, is an institution) set up the next try for Kieren Gallagher, when he deftly kicked the ball into open space behind the fast

moving Bears’ defensive line.

The Roos had controlled possession well until Bears winger Curtis Johnson crashed over in the corner.

Paul Loelisi then crossed the line for the Roos.

Jay Florimo chipped and regathered, with the ball then passing through several sets of hands to overwhelm a scrambling Bears’ defence.

The Roos led at the first two breaks.

The Bears had assumed a narrow lead at three quarter time, but ultimately the weight of possession in favour of the Bears proved the telling factor, with the visitors running out winners 32 – 16.

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Curtis Johnson finished with four tries for the Bears, who will again be a force this year when the majority of their first choice players return from Rabbitoh duties.

String’s assessment was succinct.

“Our completion was 95% early.

“It dropped to 57%.

“We had 18 errors in possession.”

The team displayed real commitment in defence, repeatedly holding out a bigger North Sydney pack which dominated field position in the later stages on the back of a wealth of possession.

Despite it being a physical encounter, the Roos kept turning up for each other, and did not back away from the contest.

When the Roos played through their sets, slick ruck play caused problems for the Bears’ defence.

Jay Florimo kicked well early, ensured the outside backs received quick ball in good position, and hit hard in defence.

After shifting to fullback, Keiren Gallagher provided a lesson in positional play and courage, repeatedly retrieving kicked ball from the in goal, and returning it into the teeth of the Bears’ defence.

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Sport

Avoca Beach win several medals at State Surf Championships ore than 3,000 competitors aged U15 through to Opens battled it out over three days on the beach and in the water at the Allphones NSW Opens Surf Life Saving Championships held at Ocean Beach-Umina from March 8 to 10.

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The strength and depth of the Avoca Beach water team was easy to spot up and down the beach as the green and gold capped competitors swam, skied and paddled into the podium placings.

Avoca Beach picked up a hoard of medals of all colours across the carnival and finished sixth on the point score from more than 100 competing clubs.

Sunday’s finals day belonged to Laura McGlone who is enjoying her first standout season with the Avoca Beach SLSC. McGlone was part of the winning ski relay and board relay teams and individually kept the medals rolling in with the U19 women’s board and the big one, the U19 ironwoman.

She also picked up silver in the board rescue and swim events.

“It’s so great to get a win for Avoca,” said McGlone after her convincing ironwoman victory.

“I was the most confident I’ve ever been coming to this title, a lot of really great people from Avoca have looked after me.

“This is by far my most successful state title,” she

added.

Surf Life Saving Central Coast Chris Parker said, “Laura’s got a bright future ahead of her in the sport.”

Local hero Lachlan Tame won the open single men’s ski final, the reigning men’s national and world champion finally taking out the state title in the individual ski event, an honour that had eluded him.

“That was the hardest race I have ever won,” admitted Tame.

“It was never going to be easy so I am stoked to get the win.”

Kaitlyn Matuschka and Tame also won the mixed double ski.

Avoca Beach’s U19 board relay team gave their peers a master class in paddling, the combination of Amy Annabel, McGlone and Matuschka too strong in Saturday’s flat conditions.

Annabel and Matuschka are both U17s who competed up an age group, making their gold medal paddle even more impressive.

The board relay final got off to a shaky start, some competitors thinking it was a false start as their gun sounded then a few seconds

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LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m) TUE - 12 WED - 13 THU - 14 0218 - 0.31 0303 - 0.33 0347 - 0.37 0833 - 1.73 0915 - 1.65 0955 - 1.56 1448 - 0.27 1524 - 0.32 1558 - 0.39 2058 - 1.66 2136 - 1.67 2214 - 1.65

FRI - 15 0430 - 0.42 1034 - 1.46 1630 - 0.47 2251 - 1.62 MON - 18 0011 - 1.52 0648 - 0.61 1240 - 1.20 1822 - 0.68 THU - 21 0308 - 1.42 1002 - 0.64 1608 - 1.16 2145 - 0.74

SAT - 16 0513 - 0.49 1113 - 1.36 1702 - 0.54 2329 - 1.57 TUE - 19 0100 - 1.46 0746 - 0.66 1338 - 1.15 1919 - 0.73 FRI - 22 0414 - 1.45 1100 - 0.58 1708 - 1.23 2248 - 0.68

WED - 20 0159 - 1.42 0854 - 0.67 1452 - 1.13 2031 - 0.76 SAT - 23 0509 - 1.51 1146 - 0.52 1754 - 1.32 2340 - 0.60

SUN - 24 0556 - 1.57 1226 - 0.44 1833 - 1.42

MON - 25 0026 - 0.52 0638 - 1.63 1301 - 0.38 1910 - 1.52

TUE - 26 0108 - 0.43 0718 - 1.67 1336 - 0.33 1947 - 1.62

SUN - 17 0558 - 0.55 1153 - 1.27 1739 - 0.61

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later the beach sprint start gun sounded behind them causing a few to slow down and turn around.

By the first change of the three-leg event Avoca’s team was already leading strongly with Manly in second and North Cronulla third.

“I knew it was going to be tough, we have been training all season and our ability got us through in the flat water.

“It shows who has been putting in the hard yards at training,” said Annabel.

She started as an U6 nipper at Wamberal and moved to Avoca Beach to start U12s.

The Central Coast Grammar Year 12 student has a tough balancing act this year, training two hours seven days a week during the season and fitting in her HSC studies.

Annabel and Matuschka backed up yet again in the U17 single ski relay women’s final, teaming up with Zoe Hill.

All three will head to the Aussies in early April where Annabel said she was hoping to repeat her success at the states in the board events and McGlone and Matuschka in the board.

“Plus we are hoping to dominate all the teams events,” added Annabel.

Young Avoca Beach superstars Riley Fitzsimmons, Brad McCloghry and Jordan Moore worked together to convincingly secure gold in the U17 taplin relay and U17 single ski relay, overcoming the very flat, tough conditions.

On Sunday, Fitzsimmons’ classy performance in the U17 ski event in the best surf of the event delivered him state title glory.

The taplin trio praised their “mentor, coach and best mate”, Lachlan Tame.

“The boys are great.

“They are dedicated athletes and at this stage it’s all about sharpening them up and getting them in the right headspace so they are nice and relaxed for

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“McCloghry’s preparation for this carnival was less than ideal.

“He was sick for a couple of weeks while Fitzsimmons was still covering from a tough flat-water kayaking regatta.”

Increasing levels of participation and the sheer size of the event program put pressure on organisers’ ability to run the event effectively and fairly.

After seeking feedback

from both competitors and officials, organisers have decided to split out some events and run the program over several consecutive weekends instead of a 10 day block.

This will mean less clashing of events so athletes won’t miss out on the opportunity to participate and will reduce the need for people to take time off work or school to compete.

The 2014 NSW Surf Life

Saving Championships will be held back at Ocean Beach-Umina from February 28 to March 2 for the Age Championships and March 7 to 9 for the Open event.

The Masters competitors will have their own dedicated event to be held on March 15 and 16.

Lifesaving events will be held on February 22 and 23.

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