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Local highlights in national budget ital infrastructure projects and new and continuing community support programs were highlights for locals in the 2013-14 Budget, according to Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill.

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Ms O’Neill welcomed the new investment and thanked the Coast community for their involvement.

“New funding in the Budget will make a real difference for people on the Coast.

“Whether it means more support for people with a disability through DisabilityCare Australia, or less time stuck in traffic with funding for the F3-M2.

“I am proud to share these announcements with the Coasties who have signed my petitions and called for these commitments, but there is still more work to do,” Ms O’Neill said.

Ms O’Neill highlighted the importance of ensuring that the Budget promoted job creation and economic growth for Australia’s future prosperity.

“This Government has made targeted and responsible decisions, in line with our Labor values, to ensure that we are a stronger, smarter and fairer Australia.

“We will always act responsibly to prioritise jobs to ensure that the economy works for more people.

“With DisabilityCare Australia set in stone in this budget, Coasties can now be assured that they will benefit from one of the biggest social reforms in Australian history.

“This government is proud to be bringing this issue to the forefront of policy discussions and community attention.

“In the seat of Robertson, approximately 2,497 locals may be eligible for support under DisabilityCare when the scheme rolls out across the country.

“To better nurture our young creative talent, this Budget will allocate $23,500 to each electorate to encourage, support and celebrate the participation

of young people in creative, cultural, academic and community events or training.

“Gosford Council will be eligible to apply for one of 14 competitive grants of up to $375,000 to deliver innovative online local government services using the NBN. “Our local Broadband for Seniors kiosk will be eligible to receive extra funding for a new computer and touchscreen monitor, ensuring seniors can benefit from a wider range of interactive computer applications and programs.

“Each kiosk will also be eligible to receive a grant to deliver training and information sessions on the importance of cyber safety and personal security.

“For pensioners wanting to downsize their homes, the sting of losing chunks of their pension because of the sale is often discouraging.

“Under a trial outlined in the Budget, eligible pensioners who want to downsize, can put at least 80% of excess sale proceeds (up to a max of $200k) into a special account that is exempt from the pensioner means test so that it won’t affect their pension.

“In the electorate of Robertson, this could benefit around 15,830 pensioners who are home-owners.

“The Federal Government is investing $5.5 million in Childcare Flexibility Trials to test innovative approaches to provide families with access to more flexible care options.

“Gosford and Peninsula Family Daycare have received extra support to extend hours to better cater to the needs of our local police officers.

“To better support families receiving the partnered Parenting Payment, Newstart Allowance and Widow, Sickness or Partner Allowance, the Federal

Government is increasing the amount recipients can earn before their payments are affected.

“This means people can take home $494 extra per year and for the first time the income free area will also be indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 1 July 2015.

“In the electorate of Robertson this will immediately benefit 1,038 people on income support currently earning over $62 a fortnight, and potentially benefit 3,994 more people should they move into work.

“Labor established disability employment services in mid-2010 – getting rid of the cruel cap and quota based system that was put in place by the Howard government.

“Now, everyone who needs help to find a job gets that help.

“In the electorate of Robertson, this investment has seen 2,083 people placed in work since the program began.

“This Federal Budget provides $84.5 million over four years for the provision of around 1,650 additional Commonwealth supported sub-bachelor and postgraduate places to universities.

“In the electorate of Robertson, Labor’s uncapping of places has seen a 15.2% increase in students commencing University.

“This is vital in ensuring that locals are able to access affordable university education, and are able to get the skilled jobs of the future,” said Ms O’Neill.

Media Release, 14 May 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill speaking in the Chamber at Parliament House

State and Federal governments agree on missing link funding deal had been struck between the Federal Government and the NSW Government to build the F3-M2 Missing Link.

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Work on the 8km long tunnel under Pennant Hills Rd could start as early as next year with $400 million each being provided by the Federal and State Governments, with the remaining cost to be met by the private sector.

“I have been fighting for the F3 to M2 link ever since I first became the candidate for Robertson, and it is still one of the single biggest issues that people talk to me about today,” said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah

O’Neill.

“More than 3,000 people have signed my petition to have this vital piece of infrastructure built and constant pressure from the Central Coast community has made this announcement possible.

“This is a major project and will take investment from both government and non-government sources to ensure that it is delivered.

“This project will make a massive difference for commuters heading to

Sydney every day.

“It will mean less time stuck in traffic, and more time at home with family.

“If we can make sure this important road project is built, it will mean tens of thousands of motorists will be able to forget about the nightmare that is currently Pennant Hills Rd,” Ms O’Neill said.

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Staples Lookout, one of the few areas identified as having tourism potential on the Peninsula

opportunities vital to meet future visitors’ expectations and demands,” said Mr Diaz.

“Without investment in these projects and experiences there is no doubt that the region will lag behind our competitors and visitor numbers will decline.

“Central Coast Tourism will work

together with the local councils, the State and Federal Governments and Regional Development Australia to encourage investment in the region to ensure that we maximise the growth opportunities of both visitor numbers and length of stay,” he concluded.

Central Coast Tourism has

Redevelopment works include construction of a new beach facilities building with a kiosk and public toilets, a new sandstone seawall, a cycleway and footpath, a playground, stormwater drains, landscaping and beach

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issued an open invitation to the local community and businesses who would like to provide input into the direction of tourism on the Central Coast to attend one of two workshops to be held at the Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, on Thursday, May 16, from 9:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

The workshops will be used to provide information for the development of a new Destination Management Plan, which will provide an agreed vision for the direction of the tourism industry during the period of 2013 to 2016.

The last decade saw a high point of 5.3 million visitors to the Central Coast in 2003.

However, the number declined to 4.8 million the following year and has reduced further since.

Last year’s total visitor count was 4.3 million.

The Tourism Opportunity Plan attributed the decline to the global recession of 2008 through to 2012, a lack of new product to stimulate demand and repeat visitation, and low cost airlines which encouraged Australians to travel internationally.

The Tourism Opportunity Plan forecasted that if its recommendations were adopted, the region would see a year-onyear increase of roughly 150,000 visitors.

The Plan recommend the implementation of 44 investment and infrastructure opportunities for the purpose of improving the reduced visitor numbers the region has experienced across the past 10 years.

Media release, 18 Apr 2013, 7 May 2013 Leeanne Dyer, Central Coast Tourism Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan, April 2013 The Stafford Group

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The construction period is 30 weeks with work scheduled to start later this month.

The Ettalong Foreshore Redevelopment has major funding contributions from council and the Federal Government, and some funding from the NSW State Government.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.15, 7 May 2013 An artist’s impression of part of the redevelopment of the foreshore

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Wallarah 2 coal mine environmental impact statement released

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mine was refused in 2011.

“While the previous application was refused, the mine company, like any other applicant in NSW, is legally allowed to lodge a new development application and have it considered on its merits,” Mr Haddad said.

“The Department’s assessment will be very thorough and will closely scrutinise a wide range of issues.

“It is expected that the project will be determined by the independent Planning Assessment Commission (PAC).

“It will also require approval from the Commonwealth Government.

“I encourage all interested members of the public to review the EIS during the exhibition period.

“I know local residents have already raised a number of concerns, including potential impacts on water resources and biodiversity.

“Now is the chance for local communities to formally have their say on the new proposal.

“Public submissions are always a key consideration in the department’s assessment and the company will also

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be required to respond to all the issues raised,” he concluded.

At the conclusion of the public exhibition period the applicant will need to address all issues raised in the submissions and the proposal will undergo a merit assessment by the department before a recommendation is made to the PAC. Wallarah 2 Coal project manager Mr Kenny Barry said that the public exhibition of the EIS would provide an opportunity to gain community feedback and address any concerns surrounding the project.

“The team at Wallarah 2 views community feedback as a highly valuable resource and we respect that every member of the public has the right to know what’s going on in their local region,” said Mr Barry.

“During this phase, members of the public will be able to ask questions, raise any issues and receive definitive answers regarding the Project.

“We also see it as a chance to address any misconceptions that may be circulating in regards to our proposal,” he added.

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by Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Media Photo: Paul Barkley/LookPro

he Central Coast Mariners have given up an early lead to China’s Guangzhou Evergrande to go down 2-1 at Central Coast Stadium in the AFC Champions League Round of 16.

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allarah 2 Coal Project’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was released for public exhibition on Friday, April 26.

The EIS detailed several aspects of Wyong Areas Coal Joint Venture’s proposal, which included the extraction of up to five million tonnes of coal per year for up to 28 years using underground long wall mining methods, the construction and operation of a range of associated infrastructure such as a rail spur, coal stockpiles, ventilation shafts, and a gas drainage and capture system, the transportation of coal from the mine by rail, and finally the progressive rehabilitation of the site.

The proposed underground mine is around 5km northwest of Wyong, with surface facilities at Tooheys Rd and Hue Hue Rd. The mining area is predominantly situated underneath Wyong State Forest.

Planning and Infrastructure directorgeneral Mr Sam Haddad said that the Department had required the applicant to thoroughly address a range of key issues, such as the potential impacts of the mine on water resources, biodiversity, heritage, air quality, noise and traffic and transport.

A previous proposal for the Wallarah 2 coal

Proposed 40 year extraction plan

exhibition of the EIS, Wallarah 2 Coal Project will be holding a series of community consultation sessions in May and June this year.

“We encourage interested parties to come along to our

The EIS documents consultation sessions to voice any feedback and will remain on exhibition find out more about the until Friday, June 21.

Project and how it seeks Media release, 24 Apr 2013 to benefit the Central Skelsey, Department of Coast community, while Mark Planning and Infrastructure protecting the region’s Media release, 24 Apr 2013 water resources,” Patrick Southam, GSG Counsel Mr Barry concluded.

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It was a passionate display by the Mariners who fought hard for 90 minutes but Mitchell Duke’s opening goal was not enough to overcome goals to Paraguayan superstar, Lucas Barrios and Brazillian hit man Muriqui.

The home side flew out of the box with early speed and looked to have caught the visiting side by surprise with an early goal to the enthusiastic Duke.

Bernie Ibini held the ball up perfectly on the corner of the 18 yard box and precisely chipped to the back post where Duke made himself horizontal to the ground and got enough of his right boot on the ball to beat Zeng Cheng in front of the Evergrande goal just eight minutes in, to put the home side a goal up.

The yellow and navy took it to the Chinese Southern Tigers from the first whistle and held the majority of the field position in the opening 20 minutes of play, which offered Guangzhou no chance to attack.

Guangzhou’s first real chance fell in the 21st minute of play as Zheng Zhi fired a powerful shot at Mathew Ryan who pushed the bullet away with his chest.

The follow up fell to Dario Conca who attempted to

shoot but a lunging Patrick Zwaanswijk deflected his effort behind.

The sleeping giants of China awoke in the 28th minute through danger man Lucas Barrios who jumped on the end of a ball that bobbled out of a 50-50 challenge just inside the area and drove home a forceful volley to level the ledger 1-1.

Guangzhou’s goal did not deter the attacking force of the Mariners who continued to press high in the opposition’s final third and pieced together some beautiful football, especially between Ibini, Duke and Daniel McBreen.

Despite plenty of attacking football from both sides, the first half drew to a close with no change to the 1-1 score line.

The second half opened and it was again the Mariners who ignited from the start as McBreen ran onto a mouthwatering through ball to hit first time from a tough angle but found the keeper.

Although, the away side returned serve at the other end of the pitch, as Goa Lin leapt above the pack to almost pull off a freakish bicycle kick that Ryan did well to tip over his crossbar.

The twenty minute period that followed was equally contested and half chances fell at either end through the likes of McBreen, McGlinchey and Gunagzhou’s defender Zhang Linpeng who moved forward to help out but nothing clear cut fell until the 67th minute where the Mariners’ fans were brought to their feet.

It was McGlinchey who drifted across the top of the 18-yard box where the defence was hesitant to jump in which allowed him to sneak through a clever ball to McBreen who turned and shot first time but again found the gloves of Zheng.

Like most of the match, the Mariners’ chance was countered at the other end quickly where Gao Lin

blasted a low and hard cross into the box which Muriqui charged and back-heeled.

The chance looked as though it was going to just dribble over the line but Ryan did enough this time to squander the chance.

Shortly after in the 76th minute, Muriqui had his chance to break the deadlock and put Guangzhou ahead and he did just that.

The skipper Zheng Zhi was the man who sent the cross in and it was chested down by Goa Lin for Muriqui to add the finishing touch with the inside of his boot and curled it by Ryan’s left hand giving him little chance to make a save.

The tit for tat played its role once again and the Mariners did manage to burst straight back to the other end of the pitch, however they failed to convert, which allowed Muriqui to run away with possession shortly after.

Muriqui’s break away could have easily hammered the nail in the coffin for the aggregate nature of the two-legged competition with another away goal, but Ryan stood tall and made a wonderful save to keep his team in the competition.

In the 88th minute, Duke was almost the hometown hero as he struck a volley of his own from close range that squeezed through a group of players from both sides, but fortunately for Guangzhou, Zeng got down in time to stop the ball underneath him before it crossed the line.

The 2-1 loss at home will make it a big ask for the Mariners to go across to China’s Tianhe Stadium and pick up a result, but all eyes now turn to May 22, where the sides will meet for the second leg to determine who qualifies for the quarter finals.

After the match, Mariners’ coach, Graham Arnold said that the team had played very well but failed to take their chances and at this level, that was crucial.

He said that both of the

opposition’s goals were from Mariners’ mistakes but that it was a huge effort by the Mariners against quality opposition.

The visiting team was reportedly said to be worth $14m while the Mariners value is estimated to be around $2.5m.

Guangzhou coach, Marcello Lippi praised the Mariners saying that they were a good team and very well organised.

Graham Arnold said that the contest wasn’t over yet but the two away goals scored by the visiting said will make it a very difficult task to overcome in China next week.

Central Coast Mariners: 1 Mathew Ryan (gk), 2 Daniel McBreen, 3 Joshua Rose, 4 Pedj Bojic, 5 Zac Anderson, 6 Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7 John Hutchinson (c), 9 Bernie Ibini-Isei (29 Nick Fitzgerald 79’), 14 Michael McGlinchey, 18 Nick Montgomery (11 Oliver Bozanic 82’), 19 Mitchell Duke Yellow cards: Patrick Zwaanswijk G u a n g z h o u Evergrande: 5 Zhang Linpeng, 6 Feng Xiaoting, 10 Zheng Zhi, 11 Luiz Guilherme Da Conceicao Silva Muriqui, 15 Dario Leonardo Conca, 18 Lucas Ramon Barrios, 19 Zheng Cheng, 28 Kim Young Gwon, 29 Gao Lin (4 Zhao Peng 85’), 32 Sun Xiang, 37 Zhao Xuri (16 Huang Bowen 73’) Yellow cards: 16 Huang Bowen Attendance: 8953

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Good turn out for Gosford Show

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he 125th Gosford Regional Show was held over the weekend of April 4 and 5 with organisers estimating a crowd between 10,000 and 15,000.

The show featured performances by award winning musical-circus duo Strings on Fire as well as a show by the Australian Reptile Park and an U18s talent quest.

Genesis Gym’s NSW Strongman Titles were also held over the two days along with a Central Coast Bake-Off and Photography competition.

The Showgirl competition was also well received with Kaitlin Watts of Terrigal taking out the title, Narara’s Ashley

Jarvis winning Runner Up and People’s Choice and Kanwal’s Toni McCarthy winning second runner up.

The Junior Showgirl competition was won

by Jasmine Cartner with

Chantia Macpherson runner up and Bianca June White winning second runner up.

Gosford Regional Show co-coordinator Mr Chris King said they had received

“fantastic feedback” so far.

Mr King said it was great to see families taking their kids along and having an “absolute ball”.

“My favourite part was seeing happy people,

seeing families come together and celebrating something about our region that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

“You generally know over the weekend whether

it’s going to be well received and this one was wonderfully received,” said Mr King.

When asked if the 125th show was any more memorable than previous years, Mr King said he didn’t like to compare them.

“I think, it’s like musicals, each one has its own flavour and I think we are a bit remiss if we start to compare them.

“It was certainly a wonderful celebration and something that everyone associated can be proud of and it really showcased our region to the max.

“It was all really good; it was all lots of fun and I loved it all,” said Mr King.

Men’s shed opens in Wyong Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

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he new Alison Homestead Men’s Shed was officially opened on Monday, May 13, by Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber.

“This important expansion of the Central Coast Men’s Shed network was fully funded by a State Government Community Building Partnership Grant of $10,975,” Mr Webber said.

“This has enabled the construction of the new shed, including the laying of the concrete slab.

“There is still work required to fit out

the electrical works and fixtures and I am encouraging the Alison Homestead Men’s Shed Association to apply for further funding in the next round of Community Building Partnership Grants which opens in June this year.

“This new shed is now a valuable addition to the many established Men’s Sheds on the Central Coast including four in the Wyong Shire, with another two under construction.

“As a patron of this Association I welcome their continued expansion within the Wyong Shire.

“With an ever increasing population on the Central Coast, the Men’s Shed network continues to play a vital role in promoting and supporting men’s health activities through the provision of a safe environment that encourages the social inclusion of men and facilitates meaningful discussion within our community.

“This will benefit men of all ages, particularly younger men who may no longer have contact with their fathers or grandfathers,” Mr Webber concluded.

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The Peninsula will not have any significant place in the future of tourism on the Central Coast, according to a tourism opportunity plan released last month.

Instead, the Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan Iists Gosford, Terrigal, Wyong and The Entrance as its major tourism nodes.

The Peninsula’s potential was identified as its aquatic centre in Woy Woy, and whale watching and photo opportunities at Ettalong and Woy Woy. A Brisbane Water Adventure Cluster has also been listed as a possible investment opportunity which would include the development of a series of water based activities such as cruise operations and jet boating activities on Brisbane Water.

Five opportunities were identified as catalyst projects which are expected to have a significant impact towards supporting sustainable tourism growth in the region.

These catalyst projects comprise a motorsport precinct under consideration for development in the Wyong LGA, the construction of a sporting hub at Tuggerah’s Pioneer Dairy, a tourism hub at The Entrance, a tourism precinct at Mt Penang and the waterfront development at Gosford.

Central Coast Tourism chairman Mr Bob Diaz said that he was delighted to release the Plan.

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including $150 million in 2008 for planning of the project, and $25 million in last year’s Budget to encourage a public-private partnership to build it.

The Central Coast Community Union Alliance has also welcomed the news.

Alliance spokesperson Mr Jeff Sundstrom said that the missing link was long overdue and would benefit thousands of Central Coast residents who are forced to commute to greater Sydney every single day.

“The F3 to M2 so called missing link has been talked about for more than a decade, so today marks a

significant milestone.

“Around 30,000 Central Coast residents commute to Sydney for work every single day with many of these commuters making the trip by road to places like Parramatta, Liverpool, Homebush, Penrith and of course the city, it is these Central Coast residents that will most benefit,” Mr Sundstrom said.

“Fundamentally the alliance does not support toll roads, however, we accept that private sector involvement in this particular project will allow it to proceed much earlier than if the road was entirely publicly funded,” said Mr Sundstrom.

“It is heartening to see

a large scale infrastructure project such as the F3 to M2 link being supported by both the Federal and State Governments in the interest of the general public and road users.

“This announcement and funding commitment will benefit Central Coast residents and comes only months after the opening of the upgraded F3 interchange at Tuggerah,” finished Mr Sundstrom.

Media Release, 9 May 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP Media Release, 9 May 2013 Jeff Sundstrom, Central Coast Community Union Alliance

Extra funding provided for F3 upgrades total of $391.6 million for upgrades to the F3 has been announced following the recent agreement between the Federal and State Governments.

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This is separate to the joint funding announced to build the F3-M2 Missing Link.

Under the combined $391.6 million F3 Productivity Package, Central Coast residents will see the widening of the F3 between Kariong and Somersby, the upgrade of the existing Kariong Interchange and the widening of the F3 between Tuggerah and Doyalson.

“This Budget has delivered for us here on the Coast,” said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill.

“As locals, we know how vital our roads are to our quality of life, and the Federal Labor Government understands that,” she said.

The improvements are jointly funded by the State and Federal Governments, with each investing $195.8 million under the package.

“We know all too well the price paid by the 40,000 locals who leave the Coast every day for work and the toll it takes on their families.

“These upgrades will mean less time stuck in traffic on the F3, and more time at home with family,” Ms O’Neill said.

“This is new money for new projects which will reduce vehicle operating costs, reduce congestion and improve travel times for freight and commuters.

“With road freight to increase by more than 80% by 2031, we need to ensure

that our commuters and our truckies are able to use the road together safely, and that the F3 remains productive.

“These projects, and the funding of the F3-M2 link, are vital for the Coast.

“Bottlenecks have impacted on our quality of life for too long, and I’m glad that the Federal Government has worked to ensure that they are fixed.

“I am proud that Coasties have really got behind me in lobbying for this.

“When we speak with one voice the Coast gets heard,” Ms O’Neill said.

Media Release, 13 May 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

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Mt Penang seen as tourism hotspot Mt Penang Tourism Precinct has been identified in the Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan (TOP) as one of five catalyst projects to increase tourism on the Central Coast.

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The Precinct was ranked number three in priority behind a motorsports precinct in the Wyong LGA and a sporting hub at Tuggerah’s Pioneer Dairy.

Stage one of the waterfront development at Gosford was ranked number four in priority followed by a tourism hub at The Entrance.

The Plan also recommended the implementation of 44 investment and infrastructure opportunities for the purpose of improving the reduced visitor numbers the region has experienced across the past 10 years.

Central Coast Tourism chairman Mr Bob Diaz said that he was delighted to release the Plan.

“This document has identified new investment and development opportunities vital to meet future visitors’ expectations and demands,” said Mr Diaz.

“Without investment in these projects and experiences there is no doubt that the region will lag behind our competitors and visitor numbers will decline.

“Central Coast Tourism will work together with the local councils, the State and Federal Governments and Regional Development Australia to encourage investment in the region to ensure that we maximise the growth opportunities of both visitor numbers and length of stay,” he concluded.

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Last year’s total visitor count was 4.3 million.

The TOP attributed the decline to the global recession of 2008 through to 2012, a lack of new product to stimulate demand and repeat visitation, and low cost airlines which encourage Australians to travel internationally.

The TOP forecasted that if its recommendations were adopted, the region would see a year-on-year increase of roughly 150,000 visitors.

The plan stated that potential existed for Mt Penang to be developed to offer an event precinct, sporting precinct, retail shopping centre, a hotel, heritage precinct or possible visitor attraction.

In developing a market forecast for the project, an assessment of culturallifestyle event visitation of the Central Coast was undertaken as well as an analysis of the recently released State of Festival Market Report.

The TOP assessed the potential for a music festival or similar cultural event to be held in the area in line with the State of Festival Market Report and noted that, although the number of music festivals was increasing, interest in them was also growing.

The Plan also stated that for the Precinct to be viable, it should have a “spectacular

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location, suitable supporting infrastructure, attract a great line-up or promote environmental principles that appeal to consumers, delivering a great experience that will keep event-goers coming back each year”.

The proposed development site would include a tourism precinct alongside the special event site, which would consist of a hotel facility, shopping complex, movie theatre and a microbrewery, or similar agritourism attraction.

Also included in the tourism precinct would be an interactive tourist attraction, with the proposal suggesting a haunted scare house.

According to the Central Coast Opportunity Plan, the Central Coast accounts for 7% of domestic daytrip visitors to NSW, with 5% of domestic overnight visitors and only 1% of international visitors.

The plan stated that a 1% increase in visitors across these categories as a result of the proposal would account for an additional 42,000 visitors per year by 2020, and would bring in an additional $20 million per year by the same time, assuming the project would be completed in 2016.

Central Coast Tourism compared this to a similar attraction in South Auckland, New Zealand, which currently accounts for 17% of visitors to the area.

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Greens candidate announced s Kate da Costa was named the Central Coast Greens’ federal election candidate for Robertson at a function held at the Sydney Rainforest Nursery in Ourimbah on Saturday, May 11.

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Ms da Costa, who stood as number two on the Greens’ ticket in the 2012 Gosford Council election, is actively involved in the Hunter and Central Rivers Alliance against coal seam gas and coal mining in the area from the Hawkesbury River to Taree.

She is also on the executive committee of the

Central Coast Community Energy Association working towards community owned renewable energy generation on the Central Coast, and teaches and researches at the University of Sydney and Macquarie University.

“The old parties will see The Greens’ vote growing and they will know that the

issues The Greens care about; true protection of the environment, action on climate change, protection for the most vulnerable, grass roots democracy and economic justice are important”, Ms da Costa said.

Email, 13 May 2013 Kate da Costa, Greens candidate for Robertson

Illegal workers found on the Coast

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mmigration compliance officers have located 27 illegal workers and visa overstayers in a series of compliance operations on the Central Coast and Newcastle areas.

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I m m i g r a t i o n compliance teams visited businesses and homes in The Entrance, Berkeley Vale, San Remo, Gosford, Raymond Terrace, Hamilton, Birmingham Gardens, Morisset, and Tarro.

A total of 16 men and 11 women were found to be unlawful during the operation, 17 of which were from the People’s Republic of China, five from Fiji and one each from the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Indonesia, India and Taiwan.

Of this group, 21 people were detained and transferred to Villawood Immigration Detention Centre where they will be

removed from Australia at the earliest opportunity.

Another six from the group located were granted bridging visas with strict conditions.

A number of the operations were conducted in response to community information provided to the department’s dobin line, while information was also received through other sources.

Investigations into the circumstances of the employment of the illegal workers are continuing.

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IPART announces $74 per annum increase in water rates T

he NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced new water, sewerage and stormwater drainage prices for Gosford City for the next four years.

Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said Gosford Council welcomed IPART’s final report as it would allow Council to get on with the job of maintaining and improving water and sewerage services for the community.

The new prices will result in a gradual price increase of 28.0% or $297 over the four year period from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2017, for a typical residential bill.

Mr Williams said the new prices would help council continue to make multi-million dollar system improvements for approximately 70,000 properties currently using its water supply, sewerage and stormwater networks.

“These charges cover the cost of harvesting, treating and delivering safe drinking water to over 68,000 properties through

1,000 kilometres of water mains.

“During this pricing period council will be delivering major improvements to the water supply system including a $7.9 million Somersby Water Treatment Plant upgrade that involves the replacement and renewal of assets to improve their reliability, efficiency, safety and performance.

“Plus, there are extensive, on-going efforts to replace ageing water mains to help reduce main breaks and maintain the quality of the city’s drinking water.

“The prices also ensure we transport and treat sewage from over 66,000 properties through 1,500 kilometres of sewerage mains and 185 sewage pump stations to protect public health and the environment.

“In the next four years over $36 million will be spent on refurbishments and renewals for aging sewerage infrastructure to minimise sewage overflows and odours and reduce risk to the environment and public health.

“Major upgrades will be completed at Kincumber and Woy Woy Wastewater Treatment Plants, with $16 million spent to improve the treatment process and ensure we continue treating the community’s wastewater to the required environmental standards.

Mr Williams noted that reports from the National Water Commission showed the bill for a typical Gosford household remained below the national average in recent years.

“We understand any price increase can be a concern for residents and we will always strive

New water, sewerage and stormwater drainage prices for residential customers ($ nominal – includes expected inflation of 2.5% pa)

to deliver services that provide value for money,” Mr Williams said.

“Residents can play a role in keeping their bill down by maintaining their commitment to water conservation, which has

been a highlight of the commission’s reports for some years now.”

IPART has considered the submission made by Gosford City Council, as well as the public submissions to determine

the final prices.

Following council resolution, new charges will come into effect from July 1.

Media Release, 14 May 2013 Gosford Council Media

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Child-approach incident in Erina olice from Brisbane Water Local Area Command are investigating a child-approach incident in Erina on Wednesday, May 15.

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An 11-year-old girl was approached by a man in the grounds of a school in Ernest St, Erina, about 2:30pm.

The girl has told police the man poked her on the arm with his finger, then grabbed her left arm.

The child pulled away from the man’s grasp and ran to the school’s office, where she told staff what had happened.

Officers attended a short time later, but the man could not be located.

Investigators are now appealing for information about a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries into this matter.

He was described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged 55 to 60, with a slim build and shoulder-length brown hair that was balding on top.

At the time, the man was

wearing a white buttonup shirt with palm trees on the front and denim, threequarter length pants.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Brisbane Water Local Area Command, or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media Release, 16 May 2013 NSW Police Media

Indecent assault on the train olice are appealing for information as they investigate an indecent assault on a Gosford train on Tuesday, May 7.

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About 6pm, a 20-year-old woman was travelling on a train near Gosford when a man indecently assaulted her.

The woman walked away from the man, however, when the victim got off the train at Point Clare Railway Station the alleged offender followed her for a short time.

The woman then lost sight of the offender and police were called.

Brisbane Water police commenced investigations

into the incident and an extensive patrol of the area was conducted, but the man could not be located.

Investigators wish to speak to a man who they believe may be able to assist with inquiries.

He was described as being of Caucasian in appearance, aged in his late 20s, unshaven and of thin build.

He was further described as being about 173cm tall

with medium-length brown hair.

At the time he was wearing a grey, hooded jumper and glasses.

Detectives are continuing their inquiries and urge anyone with information relating to other incidents to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Woman robbed at knifepoint in Erina olice are appealing for public assistance after a woman was robbed at knifepoint in the car park of a shopping centre on Karalta Rd, Erina, on Sunday, May 12.

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About 9:50am a 26-yearold woman was exiting her car when she was approached by a man who allegedly threatened her with a knife and took her car keys.

Police were told the man refused to allow the woman to leave her car, however, after hearing her screams, a number of bystanders

intervened and the man walked away.

It’s believed the two people are known to each other.

As a result of the incident, the woman sustained minor injuries but did not seek medical treatment.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command

are investigating the incident and would like to speak to the bystanders who assisted the woman.

They are urged to contact Gosford Police Station on 4323 5599 or via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media Release, 13 May 2013 NSW Police Media

Man charged with offences against teenagers man has been charged after allegedly committing numerous offences against teenagers on the Central Coast.

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About 9am on Tuesday, February 19, a man approached a 16-year-old girl at a bus stop on Avoca Dr, Kincumber.

It was alleged he made threatening remarks to the girl before making offensive comments.

During the incident the girl’s 15-year-old female friend walked past.

Police alleged the man made the same threatening and offensive remarks to her.

About 4pm on Wednesday, May 8, a man

approached a 13-year-old girl outside of Hoyts Erina.

The man allegedly made an offensive comment to the girl before she walked away.

About 6:45pm on Thursday, May 9, a man approached a 15-year-old girl inside Erina Fair.

He allegedly made offensive comments towards the teenager before fleeing the premises.

About 7.30pm the same day, police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command located a 33-year-old man on Terrigal Dr at Erina.

As police tried to arrest the man, he attempted to assault an officer.

The man was eventually restrained and taken to Gosford Police Station, where he was subsequently charged with two counts of behave in offensive manner, three counts of stalk – intimidate, resist officer in execution of duty and assault officer in execution of duty.

Media Release, 10 May 2013 NSW Police Media

Man charged with indecent assault olice from Brisbane Water Local Area Command have charged a man following the alleged indecent assault of a woman on a Gosford-bound train on Sunday, May 12.

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About 7am, a 19-yearold woman boarded a northbound train at Hornsby

Railway Station.

On boarding the carriage, the girl sat down and

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The woman reported the incident to a guard and the train was stopped at Gosford Railway Station where police were contacted.

Police from Brisbane Water LAC attended and placed the man under arrest.

The 24-year-old man was subsequently charged with assault with act of indecency.

He was granted

conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on July 17.

Media Release, 12 May 2013 NSW Police Media

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Water supply in jeopardy hat is Bingo Mountain you may well ask?

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Well to many of the locals in the Mangrove area it is a massive rubbish tip at Central Mangrove.

We have been concerned for considerable time that a huge hole had been excavated into the bed of Hallards Creek and huge truckloads of rubbish were being deposited there, as Hallards Creek feeds into Ourimbah Creek, which subsequently provides water to Mardi or Mangrove dams.

There is concern that the entire Central Coast water supply could be in jeopardy.

Our concern was heightened last year when a group of people came to a community meeting at very short notice, demanding to address it.

As our pre-arranged speaker was Chris Holstein, he spoke first.

On mention of the tip he started to reassure us that everything was ok as the previous day Council had met with “the memorial club, Verda Terra, Bingo, and the owners of the land” and an agreement had been reached.

Several hands went up and one of the speakers made it perfectly clear they were the owners and had not been notified of the meeting, let alone invited.

There was an older man at the back of the room who appeared to be directing the whole proceedings once the Bingo - Verda Terra mob took over.

I believe he was one of the three main directors in the Bingo group of companies.

What they presented gave me more reason to be concerned, and left me in no doubt that it was in fact a massive tip.

What did I learn in the Land and Environment

Court?

That the hole apparently penetrates the water table, so there goes the underground supply also.

I learnt that the Memorial Club was being paid about $76 thousand a year plus royalties for excess rubbish, and were trying to squirm out of responsibility.

They are not part of the true owners of the land, which is the local RSL subbranch.

There has been a massive amount of excess rubbish deposited at the site and Mangrove Mountain Landfill, a company no one had previously heard of, is now in the frame.

It appears the Bingo group is getting off scott free on a technicality and are claiming costs from Gosford Council and, therefore, the ratepayers.

A number of local people have also recently been refused membership at the Memorial Club.

I believe this was to prevent our asking awkward questions like: If there was around one million cubic meters of excess waste in one cell alone.

Surely with the tipping fees around $200 the royalties had to be at least $10 a cubic meter?

Where did it go?

That would be $10 million minimum.

Were Gosford Council trucks really delivering rubbish there?

Who attended the meeting with Gosford Council claiming they were

the owners of the land?

Why were the real owners not invited?

Why is the green dedicated to one of our welldecorated servicemen (the man who donated the land), now under the middle of a tip with no consultation with the local RSL sub-branch or local people?

Will the rubbish be left at the site as a permanent potential contamination of the water supply?

Would that be a fitting memorial for the “benefit of the people”?

If the two companies from the Bingo group declare themselves insolvent or bankrupt, who gets to clean up the mess?

Will the cost of just repairing the area really be in excess of $30 million?

As I sat in the Land and Environment Court a long hidden memory was aroused.

As a child we had a large family living next door.

One day the local constabulary brought home two of the boys.

They had been caught “red handed” breaking into the local bakery.

Right there in front of the coppers the irate father gave them a good whipping, and the cops left satisfied that justice had been served.

No sooner was the law out of sight than we heard the patriarch roar at those kids “That was for getting caught, now go out and don’t dare come back till you’ve got the bread I sent you for, and don’t get caught again”.

I left the court mulling over what I had observed and what to tell the folks back home.

That night I had a nightmare; the sergeant’s

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son was involved in the robbery.

So a junior was sent cap in hand, boss says sorry, here’s some compensation for your embarrassment, just don’t dob his kid in.

Next the kids were in a court room, their father’s back was turned.

Glaring down at them was the sergeant’s father, and I knew that justice would never be done.

Bars were put on the windows of that bakery but there were more stores, then cars became the target, then some blabbermouths had to be silenced to save the embarrassment.

Sadly having sat in a number of cases, I doubt that our system is about justice, or right and wrong, or sustainability, or fairness or democracy or ethics.

I now know that big business invents small “disposable subsidiary” companies to be the “fall guys” so their hands can be kept clean.

I almost wish I had never gone to listen in on those cases.

What appeared to be going on disgusted me.

Like that incident with the family next door it will remain with me always.

As I sat there I couldn’t help noticing the man in the RSL jacket.

I wondered how he felt.

He went to fight for us.

How many of his mates were lost fighting so we could enjoy justice and freedom?

As the facts unrolled I felt so ashamed for our country, how can this happen?

He was possibly the only one present who understood the real meaning of integrity.

I finally left feeling angry, ashamed and frustrated that greed so rules our country that even our judicial system appears to be dictated by it.

I do not believe Australians have the right to criticize other nations about their ethics or morals until our system takes a good hard look at itself.

eople who objected to the earlier The Landing proposal wish to see moderate and reasonable development of the Gosford Waterfront that will enhance the area as a readily available public space providing the rest, recreational, entertainment and exercise requirements of all residents.

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The pro-development lobby (over development) have persistently labelled these people as antidevelopment “naysayers”, “nimbys” and other miscreants, including the unusual term “bananas” (delivered in State Parliament no less).

Prominent persons in this lobby insist they are “listening to the public”.

Maybe they are, for example the buildings of The Landing proposal were shelved after significant public objection.

Stage One being replaced by a rezoning proposal without any specific information given to the public regarding the types of buildings the rezoning will permit.

Stages two and three (probably the most controversial) of The Landing proposal have not yet been publically cancelled.

At best, they are “no longer on the table”.

The low level of publicity given to the proposed rezoning (notification in two Sydney newspapers, the required minimum, and no public meeting being called) indicates the limited extent to which the powers that be wish to listen to public comment.

Recently a prominent person in the Central Coast Redevelopment Corporation referred to the public submissions received regarding the proposed rezoning of the Gosford Primary School site and claimed the majority of responses were in favour of the proposed

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New provisions for holiday letting

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osford Council has voted unanimously to initiate the Gateway planning process to enable Short Term Holiday Letting provisions within the current planning instruments.

As issues surrounding short term holiday letting have been seen across the Gosford LGA, council decided to adopt a holistic approach to these issues by including a clause regulating short term holiday letting in the draft LEP four years ago.

As the draft LEP has not yet been approved by the NSW Department of Planning, council will use the Gateway planning process to move these regulations forward in the current plans.

The Gateway planning

process will see the preparation of a planning proposal which will explain the effect of and justification of the plan.

The Minister will then determine whether the planning proposal is to proceed and a community consultation process will be determined.

Following community consultation, public submissions are considered and the Parliamentary Counsel will prepare a draft local environment plan.

With the minister’s approval the plan will then become law.

The decision to initiate a Gateway planning process was made following a ruling in the Land and Environment Court that will affect the permissibility of Short-Term Holiday Letting of residential dwellings in the Gosford City Local Government Area.

The Court determined that the Short-Term Holiday Letting of residential dwellings is a prohibited land use in the low density

Residential 2(a) zone in Gosford.

The case specifically related to the operation of the use at 24 Charles Kay Dr, Terrigal.

Next door neighbour Mr John Dobrohotoff spoke at Council’s meeting of May 7 and said the use of the premises at 24 Charles Kay Dr for bucks’ parties and the like had been severely affecting their lives for many years.

“We no longer stay home on New Year’s Eve and my wife is often very frightened and cannot stay at home on weekends when I am not there.

“We have called the police on numerous occasions and have had fireworks fired into our home as a result,” he said.

The report to Council by the director of environment and planning stated that the legal standing of the holiday letting of dwellings for vacation purposes had largely remained unquestioned due to the historic status of the use.

“Gosford Council has viewed the use as being akin to the accepted practice of medium to long-term renting of dwellings,” stated the report.

“Council, in recent

years, has begun receiving complaints about the use of ‘holiday houses’.

“The complaints relate primarily to the behaviour of the temporary occupiers of a small proportion of holiday houses in the City.

“A NSW Government policy direction on this State-wide significant issue would provide the opportunity for a consistent Local Government approach in dealing with the issues associated with permitting short-term holiday letting,” stated the report.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.27, 7 May 2013 Kaitlin Watts, 7 May 2013

Three charged with graffiti related offences olice charged three males over graffiti related offences in Gosford on Tuesday, May 14.

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About 11:15pm four males were seen walking along Donnison St wearing dark clothing and carrying backpacks.

A security guard noticed the males on CCTV footage and saw the group turning onto Baker St, before they disappeared from view.

While patrolling a nearby

building, the security guard saw one of the males wearing a white t-shirt over his head, attempting to gain entry to the rail corridor.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command conducting patrols of the area saw the group and attempted to stop them when a short chase ensued.

The males dumped two bags that allegedly contained clothing, rubber gloves and cans of spray paint before running into a nearby car park.

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The three males were arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station.

A 24-year-old Mayfield man and 24-year-old Wallsend man were charged with possess graffiti implement with intent to damage or deface.

Both men were granted conditional bail to appear in Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, July 23.

A third 23-year-old man

was also charged with possess graffiti implement with intent to damage or deface and was granted conditional bail to appear in Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, July 16.

Brisbane Water Local Area Commander Superintendent Daniel Sullivan commended officers for their work in apprehending the alleged offenders.

“Graffiti is an ongoing

concern for our community and police will continue to target these kinds of offences,” Supt Sullivan said.

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Disability care forum held

Tesch to advise 5 Lands Walk organisers aralympic gold medallist Liesl Tesch of Woy Woy will provide organisers of the Central Coast 5 Lands Walk with advice on how to make the walk more accessible for people with disabilities.

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Tesch, who won gold at the 2012 London Paralympics, will be working with the 5 Lands Walk Accessibility Working Group for the event, set to be held on Saturday, June 22.

In welcoming Tesch to the organisation, 5 Lands Walk president Con Ryan said: “This working group plays a vital role in striving to make as much of the 5 Lands Walk accessible to as many people as possible.� “For example, this year we will have a wheelchair accessible bus connecting the 5 Lands, interpreters at key activities and supervised accessible car parks at each surf clubs involved. “Liesl brings a vast amount of experience and

energy that will to help us achieve this aim, and we are delighted and honoured to have her join our team,� he said.

Liesl Tesch said organisations were sometimes unaware that their facilities had accessibility problems that could cause difficulties for people with a disability. “It puts them off going to those places. “I much prefer going places knowing I will be comfortable, and where I know I am welcome,� she said. “But you can’t necessarily blame them. “Sometimes they don’t know they have a problem, and if nobody tells them,

they won’t know. “It’s about solutions and the key to creating change is to create partnerships,� said Liesl.

The 5 Lands Walk consists of five festivals held by the Surf Clubs of five different Central Coast areas: MacMasters Beach, Copacabana, Avoca Beach, North Avoca and Terrigal, connected by a 10km walk.

World cultures are an integral component of the walk, celebrating Chinese, Latino, Irish, Arfrican and Filipino cultures alongside ceremonies acknowledging the traditional Aboriginal groups of the areas.

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Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill speaking at the forum

DisabilityCare forum was held in Niagara Park on Wednesday, May 8, for more than 100 local people with a disability, their families and carers, and other allied health professionals.

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“DisabilityCare Australia will change the way that people with a disability are able to live their lives,� said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill. “It will mean better support, more funding and greater opportunities. “It was great to see so many people have their say about how we move forward with this major reform and to hear the personal stories that reflect why this change is long overdue. “We need to ensure that people with a disability and their carer have a major role in how DisabilityCare Australia is rolled out on the Coast, and this was just one such opportunity,�

Ms O’Neill said.

To date, agreements between the States and the Commonwealth will mean 90% of Australians will be supported in the event they, or a loved one, acquire or are born with a disability.

The Gillard Government recently announced changes to the Medicare levy to build a better life for Australians with significant and permanent disability.

The Government will increase the Medicare levy by half a percentage point from July 1 next year.

This will take the Medicare levy from 1.5% of taxable income to 2%. “That’s about a dollar a day from the average Australian earning $70,000 that will go towards a

better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability, their families and carers,� Ms O’Neill said. “All around the country, we have seen individuals, families, and support groups come together to see DisabilityCare Australia become a reality. “The work on the ground has been critical in getting us to this point and I thank every one of those activists and advocates for their hard work in bringing about this important reform.�

Media Release, 8 May 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

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osford chiropractor Dr Trevor Francis-Jones is urging local residents and workers to improve their postural fitness in support of Spinal Health Week from May 20 to 26.

Dr Francis-Jones said back pain was a common ailment for Gosford residents with one in 11 Gosford residents expected to have back problems this year.

“Postural fitness helps you lead an optimal healthy lifestyle; reduce muscle fatigue and improve your postural endurance,” Trevor said.

“Postural fitness means optimal spinal alignment.

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strength and endurance, better coordination and balance.

“To take control of your postural fitness, you need to think and walk tall and pick an exercise plan that will strengthen your core muscles.”

Dr Francis-Jones suggested exercises such as pilates, yoga or swimming.

But he also said it was important to pay attention to how you sit and how long

you are sitting.

“Spinal Health Week is a great reminder to make an appointment with your local Chiropractors’’ Association of Australia chiropractor to assess your spinal health and discuss how a more active lifestyle will improve your overall wellbeing,” Trevor said.

Media Release, 6 May 2013 Trevor Francis-Jones, Coast Chiropractic

Sleepout to help homeless ocal schoolgirl Sedona Anderson, 12, is organising a Sleepout in Kibble Park on Saturday, May 25, to raise money to buy winter essentials for the homeless.

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“The homeless have no choice, they have to sleep out in the cold every night,” said Sedona.

“We have a choice, and if we can’t even handle it for one night, imagine having no choice at all.

“If it makes everyone just think about what it’s like for them, we might just start actually doing something to fix it.”

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Progress association opposes Patonga plan The Patonga Progress Association has decided to oppose the draft Plan of Management for Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages and has called for an extension of the comment period. “There are recommendations in it that no-one wants, such as the removal of our tennis courts and their placement on Eve Williams Oval to provide more parking for the camping area,â€? according to Association president Mr Dain Simpson. “There are many controversial proposals in the plan relating to the camping area, creek foreshore, the beach, Patonga Central shops, the oval and Dark Corner. “The whole thing boils down to a very basic issue in our democratic system: the rights of local residents to determine the land management of their community. “Either we have a signiďŹ cant say, or we get trampled on.â€?

Mr Simpson said more than 100 people attended a meeting at the Patonga Progress Hall on Saturday, April 6, to discuss the plan. “One thing’s for sure, these recommendations won’t happen if the people of Patonga remain as solid and determined as they were today.

“It was a call to arms for locals, including celebrity residents and born and bred ďŹ shermen.â€? Mr Simpson said that Gosford Council was proposing to totally change the essence and tranquillity of the sleepy village of Patonga.

He said residents attended the meeting to ďŹ nd out more information about the plan and receive guidance on the steps they should take to “nip this proposal in the bud and oppose the general thrust of the planâ€?. “There was a unanimous show of hands to seek legal advice, form a sub-committee and ďŹ ght this with all the might of the passionate folk of Patonga. “Without asking, $5000 was donated from the Patonga Social and Recreational Club to kick start any action that is required, with residents seeking an extension of the comment deadline to allow full and democratic airing of their views. “People are concerned and angry that they were never consulted in the formation of the plan.â€?

A larger, public meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, April 20, in the Patonga Progress Hall.

All interested people are invited to attend.

Media Release, 8 Apr 2013 Vanessa Ashcroft, Patonga Residents of Patonga at the meeting held on Saturday, April 6, at the Patonga Progess Hall

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The petition opposed the reduction in length of the off-leash area at Umina and was in support of the on-leash area.

A total of 411 written submissions and six petitions were received from individuals and organisations during the comment period.

Two submissions were received which supported the proposed changes.

Objections to the proposal were based on the commercial beneďŹ t to the caravan park, congestion due to the reduction in size, the beach having “plenty of beach available for everyoneâ€?, inaccuracies of the

mapping, concerns for access for mobility impaired users and impact on the agged area at the surf lifesaving club by the on-leash section.

Support was based on children’s safety, impact on wildlife, a disregard for regulation by dog owners, people walking dogs off-leash for the length of Umina Beach, the amount of faeces left on the beach, children’s balls being taken by dogs and a desire to go back to the timed use of Kiddie’s Corner for dog off-leash exercise.

According to a report from the council’s director city services Mr Stephen Glen, consideration was given to the comments and the reasons behind the proposals. “It was determined that timed use would create confusion. “The matter of guests of the adjacent NRMA Holiday Park not being aware they are entering a dog off-leash exercise area can be

addressed by other measures such as signage at each beach access entry point within the holiday park. “The dog on-leash area will also impact on the patrolled section of the beach,� stated Mr Glen’s report.

Mr Glen said the Dogs in Open Spaces Strategy aimed to guide Gosford Council and interest groups on the management of dogs in open spaces and the provision of off-leash dog exercise areas.

The Strategy was based on research, site visits and consultations with the community including surveys, interviews in public places and meetings with interest groups undertaken from December 2011 through to April last year.

Mr Glen said the strategy conďŹ rmed that dogs were extremely important to the community and there was general community support for the provision of dog offleash exercise areas in parks and

on beaches by dog owners and by people who did not own a dog. “There is also a desire however, for increased management of dogs in open spaces (particularly in onleash areas and dog exclusion areas) and a desire for dog owners to pick up after their dogs and control their dogs in general,â€? stated the report. “The strategy provides principles, strategies and speciďŹ c recommendations relating to the provision for and management of dogs in open spaces. “A particular focus is placed on assessing the suitability of and guiding improvements to existing off-leash dog exercise areas. “In addition, consideration is given to establishing enclosed off-leash dog exercise areas and directions are provided for dog exclusion and on leash areas, as well as public awareness and enforcement,â€? stated the report.

At the meeting, councillors spoke to a gallery full of concerned residents dressed in red.

Cr Gabby Bowles said the issue was a “highly emotiveâ€? one. “It is difďŹ cult to ďŹ nd a balance and accommodate those in the community. “If the community using the offleash areas educate and encourage each other to do the right thing (and Council works towards improving its signage etc.) there is no reason why it would be necessary to make changes at annual review time. “The strategy has been decided. “We now have a clear approach and if we all work on setting a high standard, the continued use of these great spaces can be enjoyed for years to come,â€? said Cr Bowles.

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Capacity crowd for Anzac Day Woy Woy Memorial Park was nearing capacity at the 10:30am Anzac Day service on Thursday, May 25.

Brisbane Water Secondary College school captains Jason Mumford and Aleisha Ford were the guest speakers at the ceremony.

Jason said it was an honour to have been asked to deliver a speech at the service. “I have been attending Anzac services for as long as I can remember and have always seen this day as one of great inspiration, remembrance and unity. “Each nation recognizes a past event, which would stay with them forever. “This is our event. “The large turnout here today is evidence itself of how close this date is to the hearts of all Australians. “It is so encouraging seeing so many peoples, both young and old, attending this service and similar ones nationwide. “April 25 is no longer a date on the calendar, but rather a fundamental Australian tradition. “A celebration of the lives in which were sacriďŹ ced to allow the many freedoms we all take for granted today. “These Anzacs, often younger then myself, saw this as an adventure. “Always displaying the characteristics now cemented forever in this great nation. “These young men

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demonstrated immense courage, commitment, endurance and of course mateship. “Four qualities in which Australians as a whole have adopted and should continue to strive for. “By the end of the war, one quarter of a million casualties could be counted, from a country with a small population of only ďŹ ve million at the time. “To put that painfully, one

in every 17 people of our total population was dead or injured as a result of the war; brothers, fathers, sons, mothers, daughters and mates. “We must also think of their families and the pain they suffered after losing a loved one to the war, something many of us could not comprehend today. “Their potential to further impact the world fading with them too, however, their legacy lives on.

“This is why we remember. “By remembering we uphold everything the Anzacs stood and fought for. “By coming together today we show our appreciation in a national unity. “The essence of Gallipoli was that in the face of potential and likely defeat, the Australian spirit prevailed. “Let us not celebrate the war on this day, but instead the people

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The Hardys Bay Residents Group reported in its recent newsletter that it had removed “designated mangroves� with Council and Fisheries approval near Killcare marina in a clean-up in February.

The Trust stated in its newsletter that it was “not fundamentally opposed to appropriate mangrove removal�.

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However, the committee said that permits should only be granted after serious consultation with all the stakeholders including the community, Fisheries, Waterways and Council and only for the purposes of ecological health and not for enhancement of views for residents.

The Coastal Zone Management Plan for Brisbane Water Estuary was prepared for Gosford Council by consultants and released last year.

The plan speciďŹ cally recognised the importance of preserving estuarine habitats such as

mangroves, seagrasses and saltmarsh, according to the Trust’s newsletter. “These are associated with high rates of diversity and abundance of ďŹ sh, birds and invertebrate fauna and identiďŹ ed as protected habitats by the Fisheries Management Act 1994,â€? stated the newsletter. “It did, however, recommend that mangrove growth should be controlled where they are affecting key drainage channels. “This should be undertaken (where permissible) under the relevant permit or licence. “For instance, it was proposed

to deepen and widen the outlets of Mudat and RSL Creeks in Hardys Bay so that both creeks restore tidal ushing. “The efďŹ cacy of this option in improving ushing should be assessed prior to undertaking the works.â€?

One of the key recommendations in the Plan was to rehabilitate the eroding eastern foreshores of Hardys Bay with vegetation.

The eastern shore of Hardys Bay near Hardys Bay Pde is currently affected by shoreline erosion and local residents said they had observed trees falling into

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This action seeks to stabilise the foreshore via the establishment of vegetation.

It was also recommended in the plan, among other things, that measures to address the eroding seawall located near Araluen Dr on the southern side of Hardys Bay be investigated and implemented, The Trust will discuss a possible long-term plan for the estuary at its annual meeting on Sunday, May 5.

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together with the local councils, the State and Federal Governments and Regional Development Australia to encourage investment in the region to ensure that we maximise the growth opportunities of both visitor numbers and length of stay,� he concluded.

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issued an open invitation to the local community and businesses who would like to provide input into the direction of tourism on the Central Coast to attend one of two workshops to be held at the Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, on Thursday, May 16, from 9:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

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The last decade saw a high point of 5.3 million visitors to the Central Coast in 2003.

However, the number declined to 4.8 million the following year and has reduced further since.

Last year’s total visitor count was 4.3 million.

The Tourism Opportunity Plan attributed the decline to the global recession of 2008 through to 2012, a lack of new product to stimulate demand and repeat visitation, and low cost airlines which encouraged Australians to travel internationally.

The Tourism Opportunity Plan forecasted that if its recommendations were adopted, the region would see a year-onyear increase of roughly 150,000 visitors.

The Plan recommend the implementation of 44 investment and infrastructure opportunities for the purpose of improving the reduced visitor numbers the region has experienced across the past 10 years.

Redevelopment works include construction of a new beach facilities building with a kiosk and public toilets, a new sandstone seawall, a cycleway and footpath, a playground, stormwater drains, landscaping and beach

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The sponsorship is part of the group’s Educate to Lead vision, supporting the local community with book awards to local schools and scholarships to TAFE students.

Migrants are allowed 400 hours of free English classes through a government run Language, Literacy and Numeracy program, however this is often not enough to satisfy workplace requirements and students need to attain a higher

level of fluency to gain worthwhile employment or higher education.

Brisbane Water Soroptimist Club has assisted with a further year’s sponsorship in addition to the 400 hours, allowing the migrant woman to complete her Certificate III in English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Soroptimists support women and girls of all nations through awareness, advocacy and action.

Their aim is to transform the lives of women and girls through a global network of members and international partnerships.

SI Brisbane Water members meet on the second Thursday of every month, except January, at Breakers Country Club in Wamberal.

Email, 15 May 2013 Joy Croake, Brisbane Water Soroptimist Club

Of this number, only 1 in 7

service system on any one night. Our young people need your support now!

To reach out to a young person in need, please call our donation hotline on 1800 06 22 88 or donate online at www.youthoffthestreets.com.au. *ABS, 2008; Counting the Homeless, 2006; Australian Census Analytic Program. ‥ActNow.com.au, 2010.

Media release, 18 Apr 2013, 7 May 2013 Leeanne Dyer, Central Coast Tourism Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan, April 2013 The Stafford Group

Terrigal company to develop foreshore Redevelopment of the Ettalong Foreshore will be undertaken by Terrigal company Scape Constructions Pty Ltd, Gosford Council has decided.

oroptimist International Brisbane Water has sponsored a Chinese migrant woman studying English for Speakers of Other Languages at Gosford TAFE.

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Staples Lookout, one of the few areas identiďŹ ed as having tourism potential on the Peninsula

opportunities vital to meet future visitors’ expectations and demands,� said Mr Diaz. “Without investment in these projects and experiences there is no doubt that the region will lag behind our competitors and visitor numbers will decline. “Central Coast Tourism will work

Media Release, 17 May 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

Young people under 25 make up almost 45% of the overall homeless population.

Tourism plan has no place for Peninsula Instead, the Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan Iists Gosford, Terrigal, Wyong and The Entrance as its major tourism nodes.

The Peninsula’s potential was identiďŹ ed as its aquatic centre in Woy Woy, and whale watching and photo opportunities at Ettalong and Woy Woy. A Brisbane Water Adventure Cluster has also been listed as a possible investment opportunity which would include the development of a series of water based activities such as cruise operations and jet boating activities on Brisbane Water.

Five opportunities were identiďŹ ed as catalyst projects which are expected to have a signiďŹ cant impact towards supporting sustainable tourism growth in the region.

These catalyst projects comprise a motorsport precinct under consideration for development in the Wyong LGA, the construction of a sporting hub at Tuggerah’s Pioneer Dairy, a tourism hub at The Entrance, a tourism precinct at Mt Penang and the waterfront development at Gosford.

Central Coast Tourism chairman Mr Bob Diaz said that he was delighted to release the Plan. “This document has identiďŹ ed new investment and development

“We encourage all types of organisations to attend. “Whether they are sporting clubs, community groups, schools, volunteer organisations, any group seeking funds through grants will benefit from this opportunity,� Ms O’Neill said.

Interested groups should call the office of Deborah O’Neill for further details or to book on 4322 1922 or by email at deborah.o’neill. mp@aph.gov.au.

In Australia, over 44,000 young people are homeless.*

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The Peninsula will not have any signiďŹ cant place in the future of tourism on the Central Coast, according to a tourism opportunity plan released last month.

Trust responds vigourously to mangrove removal The Killcare Wagstaffe Trust has “responded vigourously� to the recent granting of a permit to remove mangroves from the Hardys Bay foreshore.

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sponsor these grants writing workshops for community organisations,� Ms O’Neill said.

The workshops will cover how to find a grant from Government, Corporate or Philanthropic sources and will skill up local groups on how to develop, direct and edit ideas for submission. “These workshops are completely free, and we encourage organisations to bring two or three people from their group because it’s always easier to share ideas and support each other through the grant writing process.

Soroptimist International activate Educate to Lead campaign

Letter, 15 Apr 2013 Wes Weir, Davistown

ear 6 students from Narara Public School visited Coast Shelter recently to deliver Mothers’ Day gifts for the mums currently being cared for by the service.

In addition to this, Coast Shelter also coordinates the provision of over 1,000 free meals every week.

Students received a comprehensive tour of the

Tuesday’s workshop will be held at Laycock St Theatre from 9am to 3pm while Wednesday’s workshop will be held at the Erina Trust Hall from 9am to 3pm. “Grants are the life blood of many of our local community groups,� said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill. “But, navigating applications and even finding them can be daunting for volunteer organisations. “To help our local groups, I was very proud to partner with Gosford City Council to

into the community, it is a tribute to all young men and women who were affected by the wars Australia has been involved with.

Narara PS students visit homeless mums Coast Shelter has been operating for over 20 years and provides accommodation to over 150 men, women, families and youth every night.

wo free grant writing workshops, coordinated by the Federal Government and Gosford Council, will be held on Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22.

nourishment.

The construction period is 30 weeks with work scheduled to start later this month.

The Ettalong Foreshore Redevelopment has major funding contributions from council and the Federal Government, and some funding from the NSW State Government.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.15, 7 May 2013

Youth Off the Streets is a registered charity helping the nation’s most disadvantaged youth to turn their lives around.

An artist’s impression of part of the redevelopment of the foreshore

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Indonesian music performance for Grammar students

School prefects to meet at Grammar tudent leaders from across the Central Coast will come together for a Prefect Afternoon Tea at Central Coast Grammar School on Friday, May 24.

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The afternoon tea will see students together working to develop ideas and initiatives for the benefit of all their schools.

The theme for discussion will be “closing the gaps between Year Groups”, a theme chosen with the aim to “brainstorm and collaborate on methods either already implemented or formulate new ideas

that assist in the breaking down of inter-grade social barriers”, according to Central Coast Grammar School head prefect Christian Whitfield.

Student leaders have been invited from St Edward’s College, St Joseph’s Catholic College, Green Point Christian College, Central Coast Adventist School, St Phillips

Christian College, Gosford High School, Terrigal High School, Erina High School, Henry Kendall High School, Kincumber High School, Brisbane Water Secondary College and Narara Valley High School.

Email, 17 May 2013 Jacqui Bell, Central Coast Grammar School

Painting donated to school library ocal artist Ms Lilli Drennan has donated her painting called “Just being kids” to the Holy Cross Catholic School library.

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The painting was entered into the Reconciliation Art Competition at East Gosford Art Gallery last year.

It is being used to inspire Year 5 children at the school to create

a collaborative art work to enter into this year’s competition.

The students are currently studying indigenous Australians in their HSIE unit and have experienced a variety of

literature on the subject both in class and in the library.

Newsletter, 7 May 2013 Gerard McGilvray, Holy Cross Catholic School Kincumber

Year 3 students learn Gamelan music

entral Coast Grammar School Year 3 and 4 students were treated to a performance by Mr Mike Burns earlier this term as part of their Indonesian language studies.

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Mr Burns, a music teacher and professional musician, has been studying Indonesian gamelan music and wayang kulit for over 30 years.

Students watched a traditional shadow puppet show, where the characters are wayang kulit shadow puppets made from carved and painted leather.

Help in communicating with adolescents free public parenting forum was held on Monday, May 13, for parents seeking creative strategies to support and communicate with their adolescent children aged 11 to 19.

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The forum was hosted by Youthconnections.com.au and Regional Youth Support Services Inc at Regional Youth Support Services Gosford and is a pilot initiative with aims to roll out across the Central Coast.

Clinical and organisational consultant Steve De Groot facilitated the forum offering parents advice on how to connect with their teens.

Regional Youth Support Services Inc manager Ms Kim McLoughry said the forum was very successful with 35 parents attending.

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hour session they believe it should be extended to a full day as it provided them with insightful information and reassurance,” she said.

One parent said: “The information was conveyed with sensitivity, understanding and compassion.”

Parents also said that it would help them communicate with their teens; “showing the perspective of the adolescent was very eye opening,” added one parent.

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Youthconnections.com. au team leader Ms Linda Thomas said new challenges had emerged with the rise of the internet and social media sites making it more difficult for parents to connect with their teens.

“Parents are facing more and more issues such as cyber bullying and increased use of drugs and alcohol.

“They often ask for advice and support and this is what this well-received forum provided.

“We hope that this will

be the first of a series of parenting forums providing them with information, confidence and tools to build strong and loving relationships with their teens.

“There’s no handbook on how to be a parent – so this is the next best thing,” she said.

Mr De Groot will also host an interactive workshop at Youthconnections.com. au’s Green Central site for experienced case managers already practicing a strengthbased approach with clients.

Media Release, 15 May 2013 Gabrielle Tawyer, Youthconnections.com.au

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The story was an Indonesian version of the ancient tale of Rama and Sita and included noisy battles, the magic Garuda eagle and comic servants.

Students then had a chance to play the various percussion instruments of the Indonesian gamelan orchestra.

They learned to play a short traditional tune and had the opportunity to see firsthand how the many players must work together to produce the final music.

Junior school specialist language teacher Ms Sue-

Ann Douglas said: “These visits give students a rare opportunity to gain a better understanding and appreciation of Indonesian music and theatre.”

All junior school students at Central Coast Grammar School learn three languages, French, Indonesian and Japanese, which are delivered by specialist language teachers.

Media Release, 6 May 2013 Jacqui Bell, Central Coast Grammar School

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5 Lands musical experience at Rhythm Hut

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Cultural shift sought via forum

he Rhythm Hut in Gosford will hold the 5 Lands Experience event on Sunday, May 26, at 6:30pm.

The event, held on the last Sunday of every month, will begin with a free drum circle at 5pm, open to anyone of any age and skill level, with drums provided.

At 6:30pm, the 5 Lands Band, featuring a variety of musicians from the area, will perform a set of improvisational music.

This will be followed by a guest performance from feature band Berias Masseque and the Afro Fusion Band at 8:30pm.

Masseque was born in Mozambique, and moved to Australia to study music in 2008.

He worked with a number of musicians, including Afro Moses, to release his first record “Horeb”, written in his native language and Portuguese, which was released to positive reviews.

Masseque calls his style of music “Afro-fusion”, with influences from jazz, Latin and contemporary genres.

The 5 Lands Experience is family and pet friendly, and costs $10, with food available on the night.

Email, 15 May 2013 Shelley James, The Rhythm Hut

he Central Coast Multi-Arts Confederation (MAC) will hold a forum for the arts, entertainment and cultural communities on Saturday, May 25, at the Anglican Christ Church in Gosford from 9am to 3pm.

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“The way forward for Gosford needs to include a cultural shift,” said MAC president Mr Rendall Wagner.

“We have enough exceptional talent and cultural groups on the Central Coast to plan activities virtually every weekend of the year for locals and tourists to come to the city or waterfront and have something to see or do,” he said.

The forum will include representatives from a wide range of the arts and cultural communities, such as musicians, artists, craft groups, ethnic groups, dance schools, and local film makers.

Mr Wagner said he hoped the Gosford Chamber of Commerce would also be involved as there were many ways for business to actively enhance the culture of Gosford.

“The most exciting feature of this forum is what will come out of it,” said Mr Wagner.

“Delegates will be brainstorming ideas for activities including sculpture, art installations, music, dance, drama, workshops, expos, festivals, fairs, parades, outdoor events such as cinema and major cultural events.

“Gosford can become the business and cultural centre of the Central Coast.

“If we can inspire people to come to Gosford and the waterfront because we have amazing arts, music and cultural events happening all the time, we not only can attract families and tourism, but also make Gosford attractive for business and investment,” he said.

Mr Wagner also said that other Coastal cities

such as Newcastle and Fremantle were great examples of what Gosford could be like if arts and culture were allowed to flourish, however, he insisted that Council must be supportive of such events.

“I’m talking about very little investment, because this is community driven.

“We just need Council to get behind it by supporting the planning committee, providing free spaces for these events and advertising.

“We have the ideas and the people to make this happen.

“We can make the Gosford CBD and the waterfront a fun place to be,” said Mr Wagner.

Email, 10 May 2013 Norm Strange, Central Coast Multi-Arts Confederation

Where do you get it?

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Community Centre Tourism Information Centre Narara West Gosford RSL Narara Community Centre Narara Service Station Kariong Parsons Rd Central Coast Regional Narara Valley Nursery Development Corporation Narara Valley shops Chemist Narara Take Away Kariong Cafe Narara Home Central Forresters Beach Kariong Liquor Store Service Station - Manns Retirement village Kariong Neighbourhood Rd/Merinee Rd Centre Green Point Kariong Supermarkets Niagara Park Aldi Kariong Tavern Multi Sports Centre Broadlands Langford Drive Service Niagara Park Community Green Point Christian Station Centre College Mt Penang Tourist Niagara Park Library Green Point Community information Centre Niagara Park Primary Centre Shell Service Station School Green Point Village Niagara Park Shopping Mr Catering-Greenway cafe Kincumber Centre Brentwood Village Sara Lee Gosford Holy Cross Catholic Primary Niagara Park Tavern Bite Me Take Away School Jenny Gee School Wear Caltex Service Centre Kincumber High School Central Coast Leagues Kincumber Hotel North Gosford Club Kincumber Library Hinterland Real Estate Ducks Crossing Kincumber Nautical Village Network Video Publications Kincumber Primary School North Gosford Private Duttons Tavern Kincumber Shopping Hospital Gosford Bowls Club Centre North Gosford Shops Gosford High School Multi Purpose Community Gosford Hospital Centre Mangrove Gosford Hotel Shell Service Station General Store Gosford Library South Kincumber Shops Gosford Police Take away Food Outlets Peats Ridge Headquarters Corrugate Café Gosford Senior Citizen Kulnura Centre General Store Point Clare Gosford Showground Aldi Gosford Tafe Laguna Acorn Garden Centre Gosford Uniting Church General Store Aubrey Downer Imperial Centre Chemist Little Bottler Lisarow Fairhaven Services Monti’s B.J Howes Metal land Meat Discounter My Cafe Imperial Centre Lisarow High School Liquor Shop Public School Lisarow Plaza Shopping Point Clare Community Hall RSL Retirement Village and Centre

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Blockbuster Bunning Warehouse Caltex Service Station Chemist Clearview Glass Saratoga/Yattalunga/ Coles Davistown Crazystu Electronics Alloura Waters Village Davo’s Seafood Davistown Bottle Shop Domain Davistown RSL Drummond Golf Saratoga Shopping Centre/ Formulae 1 Motel Cafe/Newsagent Golf Club Saratoga Community Hall Gosford Carpet Warehouse Saratoga Shell Service Gosford Motor Inn Station Gosford Palms Motor Inn Yattalunga Shopping Centre Gosford Tools Gosford South Thai Somersby Takeaway General Store Hungry Jacks Husqvarna Spencer Indoor Sports Centre General Store JB Tyre & Auto KFC Springfield Lin Brothers Ozone Express Master Builders Springfield Shopping McDonalds Centre Metro Service Station Michel’s Patisserie Tascott Mobil Service Station Convenience Store Newsagent Red Rooster Terrigal Settlers Tavern Surf Club Subway Hotel Supercheap auto Library Officeworks Bowling Club Spotlight Crowne Plaza West Gosford Motel High School Henry Kendall Tavern Rugby Club Wamberal Zanziba Cafe Country Club Wollombi West Gosford General Store Anaconda Bakery - Manns Rd Woy Woy Bazzas Pet Shack Peninsula Leisure Centre Beacon Lighting Peninsula Community

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Free entry to Mt Penang Gardens isitors to Mt Penang Gardens will now be able to enter for free following a recent decision by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC).

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Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said the decision promoted accessibility to the “valuable community asset”.

“Council is pleased with the CCRDC’s decision to open up Mt Penang Gardens to the broader community, by allowing free access to all visitors to this popular destination.

“The Gardens are a valuable asset to our community and this move encourages increased access and visitation.

“We are encouraging everyone to take advantage of this offer as it is only for

a limited time,” Mr Anderson said.

Mt Penang Gardens is family friendly with eight hectares of gardens to explore including waterways and aquatic gardens.

Free tickets can be collected from the Waterfall Cafe, located onsite.

The Gardens and the Waterfall Cafe are open seven days a week from 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Media Release, 6 May 2013 Gosford Council Media

Legacy garden party at Point Frederick risbane Water Legacy will host a garden party at Point Frederick on Saturday, June 1, from 1pm to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation.

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In attendance will be approximately 400 Central Coast war widows as well as legatees and partners.

Transport will be supplied

by Legacy for those with mobility issues.

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Mac’s Beach SLSC win Landcare award acMasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club has won an award in the HawkesburyNepean Catchment Management Authority’s (HNCMA) 2013 Regional Landcare Awards.

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The SLSC was awarded the Coastcare award for its work in removing litter from the foreshores of the Hawkesbury estuary.

HNCMA general manager Mr Bernie Bugden congratulated the club on receiving the award for the program which engages volunteers who are taken out on sea kayaks and inflatable rescue boats in the Hawkesbury - Cowan Creek - Pittwater area.

“MacMasters Beach SLSC originally set up this activity in 2010 as part of the Duke of Edinburgh program as an ‘off-season’ way to get young kids involved in looking after their local environment,” said Mr Bugden.

“Since then, they have promoted it amongst local Landcare groups, businesses and schools and got more than 170 people involved in cleaning up hotspots of pollution along the Hawkesbury River.

“We engage a vast range of people from 10-year-olds to company executive,” said Graham Johnston from MacMasters Beach SLSC. “They all enjoy a fun day out, get wet and return with a greater environmental awareness and sense of achievement.”

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student Jack Riley said the program was “great fun”.

“We get outdoors, see the problems and fix them.”

Participants gain knowledge about coastal issues including weed and native plant identification, bush regeneration skills, sea bed protection and learn about the impact of litter left on beaches.

Mr Bugden said that last year, more than 130 Landcare groups, supported by the HNCMA contributed over $3.5 million in-kind volunteer hours towards improving the environment largely on private land.

There are also almost 900 Bushcare groups working on public land whose in-kind hours equal around $6 million.

“The Regional Landcare Awards are a way of recognising the exceptional efforts of volunteers and we commend the seven winners who all demonstrated dedication and commitment,” said Mr Bugden.

Media Release, 16 May 2013 Joanna Woutersz, Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory Art Central Coast Art Society Lectures, demonstrations and discussion.

Weekly paint-outs Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre.

4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

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

Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170 www.fabcnsw.org.au

Central Coast Lapidary Club Inc. Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Tumbling and Polishing Fieldtrips and fossicking Weekly Workshops Tue, Thur & Sat 9 - 2.30pm Thur 7 - 10pm 4362 2246 Gosford Politics in he Pub Come and solve the problems of the world over a friendly drink and a bite to eat. Guest speakers.

First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 Mann St, Gosford 0438 363 108 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

U3A Central Coast Mature age people are invited to participate in a wide range of courses to broaden the mind and make new friends 0408 704 701 www.centralcoast.u3anet.org

Prostate Cancer 1st Wed 10am - Legacy Duplicate Bridge-partner Support Group House, Opp Gosford not required for most (Gosford) Koolewong, Point Swimming Centre sessions. See www.

Meet last Frid Terrigal Clare & Tascott 4365 0044 cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Progress Association Uniting Church 9.30am to Central Coast Leagues 12 noon Aims to provide resources Probus Club Erina Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, 4367 9600 for communication.

10:30am 2nd Tues Tarragal Thur, Fri Sat 1.30pm Wed Special guests, community Glen Country Club, 110 7.15pm Mon History Groups involvement, heritage, Karalta Rd, Erina 4323 3456 Brisbane Water diversity, education, 4360 1441 cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au Historical Society safety and small business • Coach tours • School opportunities.

Probus Club Nth Australasian Native Point Clare Community Hall educational tours • Annual Gosford Orchid Society Street Stalls • Participation - 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly.

4th Tues Central Coast Cultivation and in History Heritage Week 0411 266 325 Leagues Club 10am conservation of Aust Native Celebration Margaret 4329 0766 Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara Pearce Sydney Welsh Choir Community Centre, 2 4325 2270 Cultural not for profit Ourimbah combined Pandala Rd Narara - 8pm organisation performing Probus Club 4340 5157 Fellowship of First at concerts and various Mthly meetings 1st Wed Fleeters Central venues to promotoe the 10am Niagara Park Central Coast Coast For anyone Welsh culture with our Community Centre Handweavers, singing, also performing for interested in early history 4332 1538 Spinners and Textile www.probussouthpacific. or early family histories. charity fund raising.

Arts Guild org/pcourimbah Don’t need to be a First 4369 3378 Spinning and weaving, Fleeter. patchwork and quilting, Terrigal Ladies Computer Groups Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat felting and other fibre and Probus Club 10:30am 4323 1849 AACC Computer fabric crafts, community Rotary Hall, Duffy’s Rd Club Inc. quiting bees - Day and Central Coast Family Terrigal - 1st Mon 1.30pm www.aacc.asn.au Night Groups 4385 3395 History Society Inc. Help with Computing 4325 4743 All the resources, problems - Program demos www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au Probus Club West information and advice + Q&A sessions. Monthly Gosford needed to study your meetings held from Feb to Central Coast 2nd Thur Narara Nov 2nd Wed Windows 7 family’s history available. 8 Campus Friends Inc Community Centre, 2 to 10pm Narara Valley H S, Russell Drysdale St, East Post school learning, Pandala Rd Narara 10am Gosford. 1st Sat 1pm Lions Fountains Rd, Narara advocacy, dinners, 4362 7227 Community Hall E Gosford 4th Thurs Social + discussions, speakers, 4324 5164 Windows 12.15 – 3.15pm awards, newsletters and Public Speaking www.centralcoastfhs.org.au East Gosford Progress special projects Develop confidence Hall, Webb Rd 4324 0023 by improving your Music 4362 1918 or 4324 2740 sonhopk@bigpond.net.au speaking skills. Meetings Central Coast secretary@aacc.asn.au are entertaining and Concert Band Gosford Business educational.

Every Tues 7:15 - 9:30pm Seniors Computer Improvement District Community playouts with Club Central Coast Aims to make Gosford a Coastal four concerts a year at Inc. safer, cleaner, commercially Communicators Laycock St Theatre.

Beginners class PC or Mac vibrant, attractive regional Toastmasters Club 0407 894 560 Mon or Tues. Classes Mon city through regular 1st and 3rd Sats Avoca or 0411 272 640 to Fri for most programs – festivals and events, mthly Beach Bowling Club see website. 10am – 12md markets, beautification 10.15am.

Soundwaves or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber and business retention 4341 6842 Men’s acapella 4 part & District Neighbourhood projects. Markets 2nd jancummings@y7mail.com harmony chorus - for all Centre. Mthly Meetings, Sat & seasonal events ages, all welcome 7:00pm Guest Speaker at throughout the year. 200 Blue Gum Flat Mon Central Coast Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon Mann St Gosford Toastmasters Leagues Club 4369 2530 4322 7726 Mthly meetings 1st and 0405 030 945 info@gosford.com.au 3rd Mon 7.30-9.30pm Garden Club randtbale@bigpond.com Ourimbah RSL Erina Heights Indoor Bowls 4362 7227 Spirit of the Coast Garden Club Mixed Social 4363 1044

Health Groups

singers Small A Cappella Vocal Ensemble. All welcome Every Wed 7.15 - 9.30pm.

Central Coast Leagues Club 0400 801 554 or 0412 820 484

Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, that’s our business.

Meet every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890

Central Coast Greens Branch of Greens NSW, active regarding ecological sustainability, social and economic justice, peace and non-violence, grassroots democracy and getting elected 3rd Thur

Meet at 10am 3rd Fri each Month Meetings and garden visits informal and friendly.

New members welcome 4384 6750

Political Party

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Irish music duo to perform

Boer War wreath laying ceremony

rish duo Mick Foster and Tony Allen will perform at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Wednesday, June 5, as part of their 17th trip to Australia.

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wreath laying ceremony will be held at Gosford War Memorial Park on Thursday, May 30, to commemorate those who served in the Second Boer War.

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The Second Boer War, fought from 1899 to 1902, marked the first time Australia participated in conflict as a Commonwealth, with 20,000 Australian soldiers serving and 1,000 killed.

The ceremony will mark the 111th anniversary of the Treaty of Vereeniging, which ended the conflict.

Teachers at Gosford

Primary School have prepared for the event by teaching students about the conflict, with particular focus on the involvement of the Central Coast community.

A display of the students’ research with afternoon tea following the ceremony will be held in the school’s hall.

Gosford’s Boer War Memorial is currently the

only memorial on the Central Coast dedicated to those who served in the conflict.

The service in Gosford War Memorial Park will be open to the public and community members with Boer War family connections are encouraged to attend.

Email, 7 May 2013 Kay Williams, Gosford Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee

Gosford markets a hit with mums

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he Gosford City Markets held on Saturday, May 11, were a big hit with the mums and music lovers, according to Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch.

Mr Brasch said many families were buying up big the day before Mothers’ Day and the Gina Jefferies’ Talent School put on brilliant performances.

“Social media followers said the markets were ‘up and coming with a flair for unique handicrafts, fresh produce and stand out entertainment’,” he said.

The Gosford City Markets will return on Saturday, June 8, with entertainment planned

by Gosford Music Studio, a collective of local performers to create The June Jam. Head to Kibble Park between 8am and 1pm to check out the variety of

local and Sydney fringe stalls, music and activities in the park.

Telstra will also have its new Fibre Experience

Centre open to the public during the markets.

Media Release, 6 May 2013 Paul Brasch, GBID

Foster and Allen have been performing their blend of easy listening and folk music together for over 30 years.

Between them they have sold 19 million records, making them one of Ireland’s biggest entertainment exports in the same league as U2, Enya, Boyzone and The Corrs.

Their 25 albums have included the ‘The Rambles of Spring’, ‘A Bunch of Thyme’, ‘Maggie’ and ‘After All These Years’.

Formed in 1975, the duo began working on the local music circuits of Ireland and England.

In the first year, Foster and Allen recorded their first single, ‘The Rambles of Spring’ which was a hit on both sides of the Irish Sea. Email, 9 May 2013 Dianna O’Neill Publicity

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Tuesday May 21

Saturday May 25

Brisbane Water Historical Society meeting, West Gosford Museum, 1:30pm Grant writing workshop, Laycock St Theatre, 9am3pm, free 65 Roses race meeting, Gosford Greyhound Race Club

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Inc. Biggest Morning Tea, Quilting Bee and Exhibition, Building 2, 10 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford, 10am-3pm The Mix featuring Chloe Rivers with Jake Cassar, Ben McDermott, the Moontanners and Anna Thompson, The Hub, Erina, 6:30pm-9pm Central Coast Adventist School Senior Choir and Sydney Welsh Choir joint fundraising concert, Central Coast Adventist School, 7pm Sedona’s Sleepout for the Homeless, Kibble Park National Day of Thanksgiving Awards, Liberty Family Church Gosford Kariong Community Baptist Church car boot sale, 8am-1pm Central Coast MultiArts Confederation forum, Anglican Christ Church, 9am-3pm The Piano Diaries, Brentwood Village, Kincumber, 7:30pm Lisarow McDonald’s Open Doors event, 10am4pm

Wednesday May 22 Grant writing workshop, Erina Trust Hall, 9am-3pm, free

Thursday May 23 Triple P 2-8 Years Group Program, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 9:30am-12pm, Free Biggest Morning Tea, Gosford Uniting Church, 10:30am

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10,000 people celebrate Mariners’ win

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Last year’s ANZAC Day march in Gosford

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osford RSL Sub Branch will hold its annual ANZAC Day service and dawn service at Gosford Cenotaph on Thursday, April 25.

The dawn service will begin at 6am following a short march, which will commence at 5:45am from near the Gosford Police

Station, along Mann St to the Cenotaph.

Members from the Air Force Cadets will participate in this service.

The parade for the main service will form at 10:15am at the Gosford Library end of Donnison St and will march off at 10:30am.

The march will proceed along Mann St to the

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n ANZAC Day service will be held on Thursday, April 25, at the Cenotaph in Empire Bay from 11am.

The service is conducted annually and last year attracted around 400 people with over 20

wreaths laid by exServicemen, with children representing their fathers and grandfathers and wearing their medals.

Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher and Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill will be present at the service while

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Cenotaph with the service to begin at 11am.

Vintage cars are being made available for veterans who are unable to march.

The parade will be led

by Sub Branch president Mr Greg Mawson and the three 2012 Kokoda Trek recipients Ms Laine Edwards, Ms Shelby Baker and Mr Eithan Clifford.

Brisbane Water Secondary College students Cana Bell and Tony Brown will speak and lay a wreath on behalf of the college.

Students from Empire Bay Public School and Coast Christian School will also lay wreaths.

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lub Wyong will host two ANZAC Day ceremonies on Thursday, April 25.

The dawn service will be held from 5:45am in the Club's car park.

The mid-morning service

will then commence at 9:30am in the Wyong Town Park.

A march from Hely St to the Club will follow the service.

Live entertainment will be provided by the Club from 12pm with normal

A dawn service march will also be conducted, with those wishing to participate to assemble at Woy Woy

railway station at 5am for a 5:15am step off.

The main service will be held at 10:30am with those wishing to participate in the march to assemble in the Coles car park at 9:30am for a 10am step off.

The Woy Woy-Ettalong RSL will also dedicate a new plaque for the Missing in Action (North Korea) following the 10am service

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Good turn out for Gosford Show

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he 125th Gosford Regional Show was held over the weekend of April 4 and 5 with organisers estimating a crowd between 10,000 and 15,000.

The show featured performances by award winning musical-circus duo Strings on Fire as well as a show by the Australian Reptile Park and an U18s talent quest.

Genesis Gym’s NSW Strongman Titles were also held over the two days along with a Central Coast Bake-Off and Photography competition.

The Showgirl competition was also well received with Kaitlin Watts of Terrigal taking out the title, Narara’s Ashley

Jarvis winning Runner Up and People’s Choice and Kanwal’s Toni McCarthy winning second runner up.

The Junior Showgirl competition was won

by Jasmine Cartner with

Chantia Macpherson runner up and Bianca June White winning second runner up.

Gosford Regional Show co-coordinator Mr Chris King said they had received

“fantastic feedback” so far.

Mr King said it was great to see families taking their kids along and having an “absolute ball”.

“My favourite part was seeing happy people,

seeing families come together and celebrating something about our region that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

“You generally know over the weekend whether

it’s going to be well received and this one was wonderfully received,” said Mr King.

When asked if the 125th show was any more memorable than previous years, Mr King said he didn’t like to compare them.

“I think, it’s like musicals, each one has its own flavour and I think we are a bit remiss if we start to compare them.

“It was certainly a wonderful celebration and something that everyone associated can be proud of and it really showcased our region to the max.

“It was all really good; it was all lots of fun and I loved it all,” said Mr King.

Men’s shed opens in Wyong Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

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he new Alison Homestead Men’s Shed was officially opened on Monday, May 13, by Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber.

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CLUB Wyong representative Ms Cheryl Morris said it was great that the Club was able to provide these ANZAC Day services to residents of Wyong Shire.

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Korean veterans and members of the public are welcome to attend.

A luncheon will then be held at the Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club from 12pm with tickets on sale at reception.

Schools are also invited to volunteer their marching bands for the 10am service.

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he Central Coast Mariners’ grand final win was celebrated on Friday, April 26, with a parade through the streets of Gosford.

The march, which saw around 10,000 people participate, began in Mann St and ended in Kibble

Park and took around 20 minutes to complete.

Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch said it was a very positive event with a great crowd, good buzz and nice weather.

“It wasn’t just Gosford,

but the whole Central Coast community who were celebrating,” said Mr Brasch.

“There was a real feeling of building community pride and spirit.

“Everyone was so well behaved,” said Mr Brasch.

The Club’s players were

available for a signing session with fans, while a photo booth featuring the Hyundai A-League Trophy was set up for supporters to have their image snapped with the ‘toilet seat’.

There was also a facepainting stall on-site, while

an inflatable pitch was present for kids to have a kick about.

Central Coast Mariners head coach Graham Arnold said the event provided a great opportunity for the Club’s players, coaches and official to thank the fans.

“All season we have

had great support from the people of the Central Coast and many fans from outside the region too,” Arnold said.

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“This important expansion of the Central Coast Men’s Shed network was fully funded by a State Government Community Building Partnership Grant of $10,975,” Mr Webber said.

“This has enabled the construction of the new shed, including the laying of the concrete slab.

“There is still work required to fit out

the electrical works and fixtures and I am encouraging the Alison Homestead Men’s Shed Association to apply for further funding in the next round of Community Building Partnership Grants which opens in June this year.

“This new shed is now a valuable addition to the many established Men’s Sheds on the Central Coast including four in the Wyong Shire, with another two under construction.

“As a patron of this Association I welcome their continued expansion within the Wyong Shire.

“With an ever increasing population on the Central Coast, the Men’s Shed network continues to play a vital role in promoting and supporting men’s health activities through the provision of a safe environment that encourages the social inclusion of men and facilitates meaningful discussion within our community.

“This will benefit men of all ages, particularly younger men who may no longer have contact with their fathers or grandfathers,” Mr Webber concluded.

Wyong District Museum and Historical Society president Mr Greg Denning, Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber and Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton

Friday May 24 Hot Chips staged play reading, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford, 7:30pm, free MILF the Musical, Avoca Beach Theatre Brackets and Jam, Kincumba Mountain, 7pm Central Coast Buy Local Festival, Impact centre, Erina Milf the Musical, Avoca Beach Theatre

Central Coast Buy Local Festival, Impact centre, Erina Mooney Mooney Creek catchment crawl, 8:30am2pm

Sunday May 26 Con Spirito Concert 1 Double Trouble, Central Coast Conservatorium, 2:30pm Five Lands Experience featuring Declan Kelly and the Rising Sun, Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 6:30pm ‘People, Place and Progress: A history of the Association at Wagstaffe and Pretty Beach’, book launch, Wagstaffe Hall, 3pm

Tuesday May 28 Youth in Performing Arts Variety Concert begins, Laycock St Theatre, 7:30pm

Wednesday May 29 Substance Use and Mental Illness workshop, Uniting Care Gosford, 10am-4pm

Thursday May 30 Triple P 2-8 Years Group Program, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 9:30am-12pm, Free

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Arnold speaks to Coast’s top bowlers he Bowls Central Coast Open, Emerging and Seniors Squads were treated to a special address by Central Coast Mariners’ coach Graham Arnold at Terrigal Bowling Club on the night of Tuesday, May 7.

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The packed room of bowlers and officials were given an insight into Arnold’s philosophy, dedication and methods.

The thrust of Graham’s talk was the absolute importance of teamwork and all players supporting and encouraging each other to achieve a common goal.

While still on the subject of goals he advised all players to ask themselves, “what are my goals?” and to set themselves a course to achieve those goals.

Graham said he believed “leadership is the ability to inspire others to achieve

higher results”.

While coaching the National Squad, Graham said he was unimpressed by big egos and left to take on the smallest football club with the smallest resources in Australia because he could see that the Mariners players had commitment to their club and he showed them how to take that commitment to the top of their competition.

“The team is more important than the individual,” said Graham.

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Year 10 student Jayden Hodgson has been named in the U17 Australian basketball Squad and will participate in a training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in June before he heads off to China for an NBA training camp.

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voca Beach Women’s Bowling Club held the final of its Major Singles competition on Sunday, April 28.

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“Coral Allenby played Noeline Smith in this hard fought contest, viewed by many from the club,” said publicity officer Ms Noelene Hopper.

“The match was very close throughout the game, however, Noeline excelled in the last two ends, bringing

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“Congratulations to Noeline, who also gained the title of Club Champion, and well done to runner up Coral.”

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Bateau Bay win ABBT Trophy he ABBT Trophy, a competition contested annually between Avoca, Bateau Bay and Terrigal Bowling Clubs since 2011, was won by Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club on Monday, April 29.

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Gallant Mariners lose to Chinese champions he Central Coast Mariners have given up an early lead to China’s Guangzhou Evergrande to go down 2-1 at Central Coast Stadium in the AFC Champions League Round of 16.

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It was a passionate display by the Mariners who fought hard for 90 minutes but Mitchell Duke’s opening goal was not enough to overcome goals to Paraguayan superstar, Lucas Barrios and Brazillian hit man Muriqui.

The home side flew out of the box with early speed and looked to have caught the visiting side by surprise with an early goal to the enthusiastic Duke.

Bernie Ibini held the ball up perfectly on the corner of the 18 yard box and precisely chipped to the back post where Duke made himself horizontal to the ground and got enough of his right boot on the ball to beat Zeng Cheng in front of the Evergrande goal just eight minutes in, to put the home side a goal up.

The yellow and navy took it to the Chinese Southern Tigers from the first whistle and held the majority of the field position in the opening 20 minutes of play, which offered Guangzhou no chance to attack.

Guangzhou’s first real chance fell in the 21st minute of play as Zheng Zhi fired a powerful shot at Mathew Ryan who pushed the bullet away with his chest.

The follow up fell to Dario Conca who attempted to shoot but a lunging Patrick Zwaanswijk deflected his effort behind.

The sleeping giants of China awoke in the 28th minute through danger man Lucas Barrios who jumped on the end of a ball that bobbled out of a 50-50 challenge just inside the area and drove home a forceful volley to level the ledger 1-1.

Guangzhou’s goal did not deter the attacking force of the Mariners who continued to press high in the opposition’s final third and pieced together some beautiful football, especially between Ibini, Duke and Daniel McBreen.

Despite plenty of attacking football from both sides, the first half drew to a close with no change to the 1-1 score line.

The second half opened and it was again the Mariners who ignited from the start as McBreen ran onto a mouthwatering through ball to hit first time from a tough angle but found the keeper.

Although, the away side returned serve at the other end of the pitch, as Goa Lin leapt above the pack to almost pull off a freakish bicycle kick that

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Ryan did well to tip over his crossbar.

The twenty minute period that followed was equally contested and half chances fell at either end through the likes of McBreen, McGlinchey and Gunagzhou’s defender Zhang Linpeng who moved forward to help out but nothing clear cut fell until the 67th minute where the Mariners’ fans were brought to their feet.

It was McGlinchey who drifted across the top of the 18-yard box where the defence was hesitant to jump in which allowed him to sneak through a clever ball to McBreen who turned and shot first time but again found the gloves of Zheng.

Like most of the match, the Mariners’ chance was

countered at the other end quickly where Gao Lin blasted a low and hard cross into the box which Muriqui charged and backheeled.

The chance looked as though it was going to just dribble over the line but Ryan did enough this time to squander the chance.

Shortly after in the 76th minute, Muriqui had his chance to break the deadlock and put Guangzhou ahead and he did just that.

The skipper Zheng Zhi was the man who sent the cross in and it was chested down by Goa Lin for Muriqui to add the finishing touch with the inside of his boot and curled it by Ryan’s left hand giving him little chance to make a save.

The tit for tat played its role once again and the Mariners did manage to burst straight back to the other end of the pitch, however they failed to convert, which allowed Muriqui to run away with possession shortly after.

Muriqui’s break away could have easily hammered the nail in the coffin for the aggregate nature of the two-legged competition with another away goal, but Ryan stood tall and made a wonderful save to keep his team in the competition.

In the 88th minute, Duke was almost the hometown hero as he struck a volley of his own from close range that squeezed through a group of players from both sides, but fortunately for Guangzhou, Zeng got

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down in time to stop the ball underneath him before it crossed the line.

After the match, Mariners’ coach, Graham Arnold said that the team had played very well but failed to take their chances and at this level, that was crucial.

He said that both of the opposition’s goals were from Mariners’ mistakes but that it was a huge effort by the Mariners against quality opposition.

The visiting team was reportedly said to be worth $14m while the Mariners value is estimated to be around $2.5m.

Guangzhou coach, Marcello Lippi praised the Mariners saying that they were a good team and very well organised.

The Mariners touched down in Guangzhou, China, on the evening of Sunday, May 19, before their match against Marcello Lippi’s Evergrande outfit on Wednesday, May 22.

The Mariners need to win by two clear goals away from home to advance directly to the last eight of Asia’s premier club competition.

Only a 2-1 Central Coast win at the Tianhe Stadium will send the two-legged playoff into extra time in China.

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NEW YORK— What is the essence of traditional Chinese culture? Is it kung fu, dumplings, or perhaps the snugly fit mandarin gown also known as the qipao?

Contrary to popular belief, those do not equate to the epitome of Chinese culture.

Many people, even Chinese people, think of the 1920s qipao as the representative of traditional Chinese attire, or that martial arts is nothing more than thrilling tricks from kung fu movies. However, those elements are not the zenith of classical Chinese garment or martial arts.

New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) plans to make the true essence of traditional Chinese culture more widely known through its annual series of cultural competitions, the Global Chinese Competition Series.

Many essential elements of the Chinese heritage were lost during the Cultural Revolution. NTDTV is currently looking for contestants who are interested in researching, learning, and promoting authentic Chinese culture.

NTDTV is a nonprofit news station founded in 2001. It directly broadcasts uncensored news via satellite into parts of mainland China and has 100 million potential viewers around the world.

This year, NTDTV will be hosting its Global Han Couture Design, International Chinese Traditional Martial Arts, Chinese International Figure Painting, and Chinese International Piano Competition in hopes of sparking interest in traditional culture, particularly Chinese culture.

[martial arts] schools and an uncountable number of smaller ones,” said Tim Sun, the director of the competition series.

Each school has its own discipline, its own art.

According to Sun, Martial arts played a pivotal role in Chinese history; it would be a shame for these traditions to undergo atrophy.

Historically, the martial arts have played a large part in winning Chinese wars. Yue Fei (1103–1141), one of China’s most famous military generals, practiced and created martial arts styles.

Many Taoists also pursued martial arts for its spiritual significance.

This year will be NTDTV’s fourth martial arts competition. Contestants are required to research a traditional martial arts school and embrace its essence in the competition performance.

“This is not your typical competition,” Sun said. “In previous years, we’ve had students who entered with their teachers. The purpose of this competition isn’t to win, but to rediscover this culture and promote it.”

Registration for the martial arts competition lasts from Jan. 1 to Sept. 15 for North American competitors, and Jan. 1 to July 15 for Asia-Pacific entrees.

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Chinese International Piano Preliminaries in Taiwan will be held at the end of August 2013. The registration deadline is August 1, 2013. Competitions in the United States will be held on October 25–27, 2013.

The registration deadline is October 1, 2013.

Methods of registration: 1) Internet: http://piano.ntdtv.com 2) Email: piano@globalcompetitions.org 3) Hotline: 1-646-736-2988 4) Fax: 1-212-918-3479 5) Mail: 229 W. 28th Street, Suite 700, New York, NY 10001, USA Please address to: Organization Committee of NTD Third Chinese International Piano Competition

Global Han Couture Design Competition There is currently a renaissance of traditional Chinese attire, according to Amy Lee, one of the judges of the competition.

Cultural experts have found that the climax of traditional Chinese fashion design belongs to that of the Han people from the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties (A.D. 618–1644).

When Lee went to fashion design school in China in the 1980s, her curriculum only touched on the Han designs briefly. Many ancient traditions have not been passed down, she said.

The competition contestants are required to do research on traditional Chinese fashion, since its history is not incorporated in fashion design schools in China.

“This is our fourth competition … and people are beginning to realize that the qipao does not represent Chinese dress. More and more people are learning about the Han Couture,” Lee said.

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Contestants may submit their works of figure oil painting created by traditional, classical, realistic, and academic methods.

Contestants must be either Chinese or Chinese descendants. The application deadline is July 10th, 2013.

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Methods of registration:

The registration deadline is July 15, 2013, for the Asia-Pacific region. All contestants must register in advance. This year’s competition does not accept on-site registration.

1) Online registration: fill out the online forms.

2) Email: oilpainting@globalcompetitions. org 3) Mail: 229 W. 28th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA 4) Telephone: 1-646-736-2988.

5) Fax: 1-212-918-3479

Methods of registration

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Traditional Chinese Painting There is a deeper layer to Han design, and it encompasses the essence of Chinese culture, according to Lee. Traditional Chinese culture emphasized civility, etiquette, and elegance; the ambiance of Han design is elegance.

“Wearing elegant clothing helps to refine a person’s speech and conduct,” she said.

“You will automatically think of how should I behave when I wear elegance.”

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Gosford win Union Match of the Day

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he Central Coast Rugby Union competition continued with round seven on Saturday, May 18.

Gosford defeated Warnervale in the Match of the Day at Gosford Showground There was plenty of ball movement with many opportunities for points to be scored by both teams yet the game remained an intense battle right to the final whistle.

Gosford started the match well and were the better team in the opening stages.

They had the better of possession as well as having gained a territorial advantage.

Gosford crossed for an early try through winger Adam Clift and that converted try, together with another penalty goal to centre Tim Hill, took Gosford to a 10 points to nil lead after 15 minutes.

This remained the score for some time but it was Warnervale who gradually got into the match and were on attack on numerous occasions.

Midway through the first half Warnervale were

rewarded with a try to flanker Moana Talakai which made the score 10- 5 to Gosford.

This was to remain the score for the remainder of the first half.

Best players for Gosford were number eight Unuoi Vaenuku, who was tireless in defence and attack, and was always a danger with the ball in hand.

He was well supported by flanker Andrew Moseley who made several incisive runs.

Warnervale had several good players but none were better than flanker Tevita Moala, five-eight Josh Rennie, and lock Richard Houston.

The second half was a real arm wrestle but there was plenty of ball movement and action.

Gosford scored a further try in the second half and Warnervale were able to secure a penalty goal.

This made the score in favour of Gosford 15-8 which was to remain the final score.

The score of 15-8 was reached at the halfway point of the second half and there

were to be no points scored in the final 20 minutes.

This match proved that these two teams will definitely be around at Finals time and both maintain their spots in the Top Four at present.

The seaside derby at The Haven Oval between Terrigal and Avoca Beach lived up to expectations.

Avoca Beach won the match by 20 points to six but it was only in the final stages of the match that Avoca Beach were able to secure the win.

Terrigal in fact had much of the better of play for large portions of the game.

They had a territorial advantage in the first half but were simply unable to score

87 points to 14.

Ourimbah were in total control from start to finish and showed they are certainly a team who can go to the top this year.

They crossed for a total of 13 tries to Kariong’s two.

Best players for Ourimbah were lock Tyler Jones, centre Brenton Law and prop Junior Paulo.

Kariong have had a big change in personnel this year and with several players missing though injury were never in with a chance.

However, centre Jason Briot never stopped trying and was the home side’s best player.

Best players for Avoca Beach were evergreen loose forward Emile Thomas, lock Tim Maxwell, and halfback Julian Bacigalupo, who was everywhere in defence and attack.

Terrigal had some good performances.

The whole front row played well.

Props Todd Atkins and Nick Bamforth and hooker Daniel Hilton never stopped and were always on the go forward both in the set pieces and in general play.

Loose forward Ryan Metcalfe was also exceptional and was well supported by centre Tom Lowe.

The result in this match left Avoca Beach undefeated.

Ourimbah put Kariong to the sword at Kariong Oval when they defeated them by

any points.

Avoca Beach did score a try against the run of play, and with a further penalty goal to winger Matt Maloney, Avoca Beach went to the half time break leading by 10 points to nil.

The second half went much in the same vein.

Terrigal continued to attack but simply could not cross the line.

They were able, however, to kick two penalty goals through winger Cameron Strachan to reduce the score to Avoca Beach 10 Terrigal six.

This remained the score for much of the second half until the final part of the match.

It was at this stage that the visitors were able to post two quick tries to grab the victory by 20 points to six.

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Tourism plan has no n place for Peninsula The Peninsula will not have any significant place in the future of tourism on the Central Coast, according to a tourism opportunity plan released last month.

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Instead, the Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan Iists Gosford, Terrigal, Wyong and The Entrance as its major tourism nodes.

The Peninsula’s potential was identified as its aquatic centre in Woy Woy, and whale watching and photo opportunities at Ettalong and Woy Woy. A Brisbane Water Adventure Cluster has also been listed as a possible investment opportunity which would include the development of a series of water based activities such as cruise operations and jet boating activities on Brisbane Water.

Five opportunities were identified as catalyst projects which are expected to have a significant impact towards supporting sustainable tourism growth in the region.

These catalyst projects comprise a motorsport precinct under consideration for development in the Wyong LGA, the construction of a sporting hub at Tuggerah’s Pioneer Dairy, a tourism hub at The Entrance, a tourism precinct at Mt Penang and the waterfront development at Gosford.

Central Coast Tourism chairman Mr Bob Diaz said that he was delighted to release the Plan.

“This document has identified new investment and development

Staples Lookout, one of the few areas identified as having tourism potential on the Peninsula

opportunities vital to meet future visitors’ expectations and demands,” said Mr Diaz.

“Without investment in these projects and experiences there is no doubt that the region will lag behind our competitors and visitor numbers will decline.

“Central Coast Tourism will work

together with the local councils, the State and Federal Governments and Regional Development Australia to encourage investment in the region to ensure that we maximise the growth opportunities of both visitor numbers and length of stay,” he concluded.

Central Coast Tourism has

issued an open invitation to the local community and businesses who would like to provide input into the direction of tourism on the Central Coast to attend one of two workshops to be held at the Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, on Thursday, May 16, from 9:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

ital infrastructure projects and new and continuing community support programs were highlights for locals in the 2013-14 Budget, according to Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill.

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The workshops will be used to provide information for the development of a new Destination Management Plan, which will provide an agreed vision for the direction of the tourism industry during the period of 2013 to 2016.

The last decade saw a high point of 5.3 million visitors to the Central Coast in 2003.

However, the number declined to 4.8 million the following year and has reduced further since.

Last year’s total visitor count was 4.3 million.

The Tourism Opportunity Plan attributed the decline to the global recession of 2008 through to 2012, a lack of new product to stimulate demand and repeat visitation, and low cost airlines which encouraged Australians to travel internationally.

The Tourism Opportunity Plan forecasted that if its recommendations were adopted, the region would see a year-onyear increase of roughly 150,000 visitors.

The Plan recommend the implementation of 44 investment and infrastructure opportunities for the purpose of improving the reduced visitor numbers the region has experienced across the past 10 years.

Media release, 18 Apr 2013, 7 May 2013 Leeanne Dyer, Central Coast Tourism Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan, April 2013 The Stafford Group

Terrigal company to develop foreshore Redevelopment of the Ettalong Foreshore will be undertaken by Terrigal company Scape Constructions Pty Ltd, Gosford Council has decided.

Redevelopment works include construction of a new beach facilities building with a kiosk and public toilets, a new sandstone seawall, a cycleway and footpath, a playground, stormwater drains, landscaping and beach

nourishment.

The construction period is 30 weeks with work scheduled to start later this month.

The Ettalong Foreshore Redevelopment has major funding contributions from council and the Federal Government, and some funding from the NSW State Government.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.15, 7 May 2013 An artist’s impression of part of the redevelopment of the foreshore

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Ms O’Neill welcomed the new investment and thanked the Coast community for their involvement.

“New funding in the Budget will make a real difference for people on the Coast.

“Whether it means more support for people with a disability through DisabilityCare Australia, or less time stuck in traffic with funding for the F3-M2.

“I am proud to share these announcements with the Coasties who have signed my petitions and called for these commitments, but there is still more work to do,” Ms O’Neill said.

Ms O’Neill highlighted the importance of ensuring that the Budget promoted job creation and economic growth for Australia’s future prosperity.

“This Government has made targeted and responsible decisions, in line with our Labor values, to ensure that we are a stronger, smarter and fairer Australia.

“We will always act responsibly to prioritise jobs to ensure that the economy works for more people.

“With DisabilityCare Australia set in stone in this budget, Coasties can now be assured that they will benefit from one of the biggest social reforms in Australian history.

“This government is proud to be bringing this issue to the forefront of policy discussions and community attention.

“In the seat of Robertson, approximately 2,497 locals may be eligible for support under DisabilityCare when the scheme rolls out across the country.

“To better nurture our young creative talent, this Budget will allocate $23,500 to each electorate to encourage, support and celebrate the participation

of young people in creative, cultural, academic and community events or training.

“Gosford Council will be eligible to apply for one of 14 competitive grants of up to $375,000 to deliver innovative online local government services using the NBN. “Our local Broadband for Seniors kiosk will be eligible to receive extra funding for a new computer and touchscreen monitor, ensuring seniors can benefit from a wider range of interactive computer applications and programs.

“Each kiosk will also be eligible to receive a grant to deliver training and information sessions on the importance of cyber safety and personal security.

“For pensioners wanting to downsize their homes, the sting of losing chunks of their pension because of the sale is often discouraging.

“Under a trial outlined in the Budget, eligible pensioners who want to downsize, can put at least 80% of excess sale proceeds (up to a max of $200k) into a special account that is exempt from the pensioner means test so that it won’t affect their pension.

“In the electorate of Robertson, this could benefit around 15,830 pensioners who are home-owners.

“The Federal Government is investing $5.5 million in Childcare Flexibility Trials to test innovative approaches to provide families with access to more flexible care options.

“Gosford and Peninsula Family Daycare have received extra support to extend hours to better cater to the needs of our local police officers.

“To better support families receiving the partnered Parenting Payment, Newstart Allowance and Widow, Sickness or Partner Allowance, the Federal

Government is increasing the amount recipients can earn before their payments are affected.

“This means people can take home $494 extra per year and for the first time the income free area will also be indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 1 July 2015.

“In the electorate of Robertson this will immediately benefit 1,038 people on income support currently earning over $62 a fortnight, and potentially benefit 3,994 more people should they move into work.

“Labor established disability employment services in mid-2010 – getting rid of the cruel cap and quota based system that was put in place by the Howard government.

“Now, everyone who needs help to find a job gets that help.

“In the electorate of Robertson, this investment has seen 2,083 people placed in work since the program began.

“This Federal Budget provides $84.5 million over four years for the provision of around 1,650 additional Commonwealth supported sub-bachelor and postgraduate places to universities.

“In the electorate of Robertson, Labor’s uncapping of places has seen a 15.2% increase in students commencing University.

“This is vital in ensuring that locals are able to access affordable university education, and are able to get the skilled jobs of the future,” said Ms O’Neill.

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State and Federal governments agree on missing link funding

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deal had been struck between the Federal Government and the NSW Government to build the F3-M2 Missing Link.

Work on the 8km long tunnel under Pennant Hills Rd could start as early as next year with $400 million each being provided by the Federal and State Governments, with the remaining cost to be met by the private sector.

“I have been fighting for the F3 to M2 link ever since I first became the candidate for Robertson, and it is still one of the single biggest issues that people talk to me about today,” said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah

O’Neill.

“More than 3,000 people have signed my petition to have this vital piece of infrastructure built and constant pressure from the Central Coast community has made this announcement possible.

“This is a major project and will take investment from both government and non-government sources to ensure that it is delivered.

“This project will make a massive difference for commuters heading to

Sydney every day.

“It will mean less time stuck in traffic, and more time at home with family.

“If we can make sure this important road project is built, it will mean tens of thousands of motorists will be able to forget about the nightmare that is currently Pennant Hills Rd,” Ms O’Neill said.

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The EIS detailed several aspects of Wyong Areas Coal Joint Venture’s proposal, which included the extraction of up to five million tonnes of coal per year for up to 28 years using underground long wall mining methods, the construction and operation of a range of associated infrastructure such as a rail spur, coal stockpiles, ventilation shafts, and a gas drainage and capture system, the transportation of coal from the mine by rail, and finally the progressive rehabilitation of the site.

The proposed underground mine is around 5km northwest of Wyong, with surface facilities at Tooheys Rd and Hue Hue Rd. The mining area is predominantly situated underneath Wyong State Forest.

Planning and Infrastructure directorgeneral Mr Sam Haddad said that the Department had required the applicant to thoroughly address a range of key issues, such as the potential impacts of the mine on water resources, biodiversity, heritage, air quality, noise and traffic and transport.

A previous proposal for the Wallarah 2 coal

mine was refused in 2011.

“While the previous application was refused, the mine company, like any other applicant in NSW, is legally allowed to lodge a new development application and have it considered on its merits,” Mr Haddad said.

“The Department’s assessment will be very thorough and will closely scrutinise a wide range of issues.

“It is expected that the project will be determined by the independent Planning Assessment Commission (PAC).

“It will also require approval from the Commonwealth Government.

“I encourage all interested members of the public to review the EIS during the exhibition period.

“I know local residents have already raised a number of concerns, including potential impacts on water resources and biodiversity.

“Now is the chance for local communities to formally have their say on the new proposal.

“Public submissions are always a key consideration in the department’s assessment and the company will also

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be required to respond to all the issues raised,” he concluded.

At the conclusion of the public exhibition period the applicant will need to address all issues raised in the submissions and the proposal will undergo a merit assessment by the department before a recommendation is made to the PAC. Wallarah 2 Coal project manager Mr Kenny Barry said that the public exhibition of the EIS would provide an opportunity to gain community feedback and address any concerns surrounding the project.

“The team at Wallarah 2 views community feedback as a highly valuable resource and we respect that every member of the public has the right to know what’s going on in their local region,” said Mr Barry.

“During this phase, members of the public will be able to ask questions, raise any issues and receive definitive answers regarding the Project.

“We also see it as a chance to address any misconceptions that may be circulating in regards to our proposal,” he added.

Throughout the public

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exhibition of the EIS, Wallarah 2 Coal Project will be holding a series of community consultation sessions in May and June this year.

“We encourage interested parties to come along to our

consultation sessions to voice any feedback and find out more about the Project and how it seeks to benefit the Central Coast community, while protecting the region’s water resources,” Mr Barry concluded.

The EIS documents will remain on exhibition until Friday, June 21.

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he Central Coast Mariners have given up an early lead to China’s Guangzhou Evergrande to go down 2-1 at Central Coast Stadium in the AFC Champions League Round of 16.

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It was a passionate display by the Mariners who fought hard for 90 minutes but Mitchell Duke’s opening goal was not enough to overcome goals to Paraguayan superstar, Lucas Barrios and Brazillian hit man Muriqui.

The home side flew out of the box with early speed and looked to have caught the visiting side by surprise with an early goal to the enthusiastic Duke.

Bernie Ibini held the ball up perfectly on the corner of the 18 yard box and precisely chipped to the back post where Duke made himself horizontal to the ground and got enough of his right boot on the ball to beat Zeng Cheng in front of the Evergrande goal just eight minutes in, to put the home side a goal up.

The yellow and navy took it to the Chinese Southern Tigers from the first whistle and held the majority of the field position in the opening 20 minutes of play, which offered Guangzhou no chance to attack.

Guangzhou’s first real chance fell in the 21st minute of play as Zheng Zhi fired a powerful shot at Mathew Ryan who pushed the bullet away with his chest.

The follow up fell to Dario Conca who attempted to

shoot but a lunging Patrick Zwaanswijk deflected his effort behind.

The sleeping giants of China awoke in the 28th minute through danger man Lucas Barrios who jumped on the end of a ball that bobbled out of a 50-50 challenge just inside the area and drove home a forceful volley to level the ledger 1-1.

Guangzhou’s goal did not deter the attacking force of the Mariners who continued to press high in the opposition’s final third and pieced together some beautiful football, especially between Ibini, Duke and Daniel McBreen.

Despite plenty of attacking football from both sides, the first half drew to a close with no change to the 1-1 score line.

The second half opened and it was again the Mariners who ignited from the start as McBreen ran onto a mouthwatering through ball to hit first time from a tough angle but found the keeper.

Although, the away side returned serve at the other end of the pitch, as Goa Lin leapt above the pack to almost pull off a freakish bicycle kick that Ryan did well to tip over his crossbar.

The twenty minute period that followed was equally contested and half chances fell at either end through the likes of McBreen, McGlinchey and Gunagzhou’s defender Zhang Linpeng who moved forward to help out but nothing clear cut fell until the 67th minute where the Mariners’ fans were brought to their feet.

It was McGlinchey who drifted across the top of the 18-yard box where the defence was hesitant to jump in which allowed him to sneak through a clever ball to McBreen who turned and shot first time but again found the gloves of Zheng.

Like most of the match, the Mariners’ chance was countered at the other end quickly where Gao Lin

blasted a low and hard cross into the box which Muriqui charged and back-heeled.

The chance looked as though it was going to just dribble over the line but Ryan did enough this time to squander the chance.

Shortly after in the 76th minute, Muriqui had his chance to break the deadlock and put Guangzhou ahead and he did just that.

The skipper Zheng Zhi was the man who sent the cross in and it was chested down by Goa Lin for Muriqui to add the finishing touch with the inside of his boot and curled it by Ryan’s left hand giving him little chance to make a save.

The tit for tat played its role once again and the Mariners did manage to burst straight back to the other end of the pitch, however they failed to convert, which allowed Muriqui to run away with possession shortly after.

Muriqui’s break away could have easily hammered the nail in the coffin for the aggregate nature of the two-legged competition with another away goal, but Ryan stood tall and made a wonderful save to keep his team in the competition.

In the 88th minute, Duke was almost the hometown hero as he struck a volley of his own from close range that squeezed through a group of players from both sides, but fortunately for Guangzhou, Zeng got down in time to stop the ball underneath him before it crossed the line.

The 2-1 loss at home will make it a big ask for the Mariners to go across to China’s Tianhe Stadium and pick up a result, but all eyes now turn to May 22, where the sides will meet for the second leg to determine who qualifies for the quarter finals.

After the match, Mariners’ coach, Graham Arnold said that the team had played very well but failed to take their chances and at this level, that was crucial.

He said that both of the

opposition’s goals were from Mariners’ mistakes but that it was a huge effort by the Mariners against quality opposition.

The visiting team was reportedly said to be worth $14m while the Mariners value is estimated to be around $2.5m.

Guangzhou coach, Marcello Lippi praised the Mariners saying that they were a good team and very well organised.

Graham Arnold said that the contest wasn’t over yet but the two away goals scored by the visiting said will make it a very difficult task to overcome in China next week.

Central Coast Mariners: 1 Mathew Ryan (gk), 2 Daniel McBreen, 3 Joshua Rose, 4 Pedj Bojic, 5 Zac Anderson, 6 Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7 John Hutchinson (c), 9 Bernie Ibini-Isei (29 Nick Fitzgerald 79’), 14 Michael McGlinchey, 18 Nick Montgomery (11 Oliver Bozanic 82’), 19 Mitchell Duke Yellow cards: Patrick Zwaanswijk G u a n g z h o u Evergrande: 5 Zhang Linpeng, 6 Feng Xiaoting, 10 Zheng Zhi, 11 Luiz Guilherme Da Conceicao Silva Muriqui, 15 Dario Leonardo Conca, 18 Lucas Ramon Barrios, 19 Zheng Cheng, 28 Kim Young Gwon, 29 Gao Lin (4 Zhao Peng 85’), 32 Sun Xiang, 37 Zhao Xuri (16 Huang Bowen 73’) Yellow cards: 16 Huang Bowen Attendance: 8953

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Good turn out for Gosford Show

Kaitlin Watts

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he 125th Gosford Regional Show was held over the weekend of April 4 and 5 with organisers estimating a crowd between 10,000 and 15,000.

The show featured performances by award winning musical-circus duo Strings on Fire as well as a show by the Australian Reptile Park and an U18s talent quest.

Genesis Gym’s NSW Strongman Titles were also held over the two days along with a Central Coast Bake-Off and Photography competition.

The Showgirl competition was also well received with Kaitlin Watts of Terrigal taking out the title, Narara’s Ashley

Jarvis winning Runner Up and People’s Choice and Kanwal’s Toni McCarthy winning second runner up.

The Junior Showgirl competition was won

by Jasmine Cartner with

Chantia Macpherson runner up and Bianca June White winning second runner up.

Gosford Regional Show co-coordinator Mr Chris King said they had received

“fantastic feedback” so far.

Mr King said it was great to see families taking their kids along and having an “absolute ball”.

“My favourite part was seeing happy people,

seeing families come together and celebrating something about our region that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

“You generally know over the weekend whether

it’s going to be well received and this one was wonderfully received,” said Mr King.

When asked if the 125th show was any more memorable than previous years, Mr King said he didn’t like to compare them.

“I think, it’s like musicals, each one has its own flavour and I think we are a bit remiss if we start to compare them.

“It was certainly a wonderful celebration and something that everyone associated can be proud of and it really showcased our region to the max.

“It was all really good; it was all lots of fun and I loved it all,” said Mr King.

Men’s shed opens in Wyong Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

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he new Alison Homestead Men’s Shed was officially opened on Monday, May 13, by Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber.

“This important expansion of the Central Coast Men’s Shed network was fully funded by a State Government Community Building Partnership Grant of $10,975,” Mr Webber said.

“This has enabled the construction of the new shed, including the laying of the concrete slab.

“There is still work required to fit out

the electrical works and fixtures and I am encouraging the Alison Homestead Men’s Shed Association to apply for further funding in the next round of Community Building Partnership Grants which opens in June this year.

“This new shed is now a valuable addition to the many established Men’s Sheds on the Central Coast including four in the Wyong Shire, with another two under construction.

“As a patron of this Association I welcome their continued expansion within the Wyong Shire.

“With an ever increasing population on the Central Coast, the Men’s Shed network continues to play a vital role in promoting and supporting men’s health activities through the provision of a safe environment that encourages the social inclusion of men and facilitates meaningful discussion within our community.

“This will benefit men of all ages, particularly younger men who may no longer have contact with their fathers or grandfathers,” Mr Webber concluded.

Wyong District Museum and Historical Society president Mr Greg Denning, Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber and Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton

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