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Council welcomes waterfront announcements Waterfront dining and shopping is the future for Gosford aterfront dining and shopping, along with new apartments and jobs, are the future of Gosford’s waterfront under plans finalised by the NSW Government on Monday, February 10.

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Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard with Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein at the announcement

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osford Council has welcomed several major announcements for the Gosford Waterfront that will drive the rejuvenation of the Gosford CBD, with benefits to be felt across the entire LGA.

Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard has declared an area of the waterfront a State Significant Site (SSS), an announcement which recognises the site as being of major importance to regional development.

On the back of this announcement, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has confirmed that the gazettal of the citywide Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 will be imminent.

This is expected to simplify planning processes across the LGA. Further support for development in the city has come in the form of an announcement by Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks that a federal government agency would be relocated to the Gosford CBD, bringing with it local economic and employment opportunities.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the announcements were a major win for the local community.

“Development of the waterfront will see positive flow-on effects for our region, enhancing employment and recreation opportunities while also encouraging visitors to our area.

“Council has worked together with the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) in submitting the proposal for a SSS, which was guided by feedback from our local community.

“With the SSS in place, the CCRDC can now initiate the first stages of the redevelopment of the Gosford Public School site.

“Council is supportive of the proposed multi staged development as it will allow each stage to be managed

in consultation with those involved and the broader community,” mayor Cr McKinna said.

Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said council welcomed the support from all levels of government in positioning Gosford as the capital of the Central Coast.

“Declaring the Gosford Waterfront Precinct a SSS is further support from the State Government to position Gosford City as the capital of the Central Coast.

“This classification will assist in promoting appropriate development along the waterfront site; stimulating investment in new commercial and retail uses.

“The commitment to relocate a federal government agency demonstrates the united vision of all levels of government for the

redevelopment of Gosford,” Mr Anderson said.

Mr Anderson added that now is the time to seize the opportunity to reconnect the city with our picturesque waterfront.

“These announcements, along with a newly gazetted LEP mean that a number of key factors are now in place to instigate real change in our region.

“Council has been proactive about stimulating business and economic activity in the area and has also gone out for Expressions of Interest for use of land along the waterfront not included within the boundaries of the SSS. “I am excited to see these tangible steps being made toward the redevelopment of the Gosford Waterfront in support of our work to restore investor confidence in our city,” Mr Anderson said.

Media release, 10 Feb 2014 Gosford Council Media

Planning and Infrastructure Minister Mr Brad Hazzard said the NSW Government has approved the rezoning of 9.9ha on Gosford’s waterfront by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) to allow: a combination of commercial, residential, hotel and conference facilities stimulating commercial activity and creating up to 2,000 new jobs; new regional community facilities (including a proposed Regional Performing Arts Centre and Conservatorium); public spaces and recreational areas and; new waterside restaurants and retail facilities on an expanded Breakwater.

“This is great news for the revitalisation of Gosford’s waterfront and will help boost the Central Coast’s economy by acting as a catalyst for the renewal of the Gosford CBD,” Mr Hazzard said.

“As a further bonus, by creating facilities and public spaces that build communities, it will draw more visitors to the area.”

Mr Hazzard said the plans effectively split the State Significant Site into

a number of new zones, allowing residential and commercial development on the current Gosford Public School site, retail and commercial activities on an expanded Breakwater and public recreation.

Minister for the Central Coast Michael Gallacher said CCRDC had significantly revised earlier plans to redevelop the waterfront after taking on board community concerns raised during public exhibition.

“These new plans ensure public space is protected and new buildings on the school site are properly scaled to minimise the impact on water views,” Mr Gallacher said.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the community would continue to have a say in the redevelopment of the waterfront as development applications would need to be lodged with Gosford Council.

View further information on the rezoning of the Gosford waterfront at www. ccrdc.nsw.gov.au.

Media release, 10 Feb 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Demonstrators protest sand mine expansion About 100 sand mine protesters demonstrated outside the Woy Woy office of Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein on Friday, January 17.

fertility initiation area at Calga which is already partly damaged and threatened with almost total destruction under the expansion,” said Ms da Costa.

“I spoke on behalf of the Central Coast Greens about our Protecting Our Water campaign.

“We acknowledge all the other issues, such as heritage, noise, dust at the site, but we have a particular focus on the impacts of mining and quarrying on our water supplies for the Central Coast.

“We are calling on the State

Government to implement a ban on all new sandstone quarrying for building sand, new long-wall or open cut coal mines and any CSG exploration, drilling or fracking anywhere in the water catchments of the Central Coast,” said Ms da Costa.

Mr Jake Cassar, representing Save the Sacred Land at Kariong, discussed aspects of the damage being done by Calga, as did convenor of the Camp Quoll protection camp and information booth Mr Ian Sutton.

Greens MLC Mr David Shoebridge spoke about his visit that day with his daughters to the Wildlife Walkabout Park and Treetops.

He said he was astounded that the potential for eco-tourism was being put at risk by the threat of extractive industries for a possible overall loss in employment on the Coast.

“Despite our written invitation and two phone calls to his office, the local elected representative of Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein,

who had a prior engagement in Newcastle, did not provide a statement or ask his staff to speak on his behalf,” said Ms da Costa.

“The community has still not been informed about Mr Holstein’s position on the Calga quarry expansion, nor what he is doing personally to protect water on the Coast, or what he is doing to keep his Water Not Coal promise made at the last State election,” she said.

Email, 30 Jan 2014 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

Changes to planning scheme proposed A planning proposal is being prepared by Gosford Council to address issues arising in the draft Gosford Local Environment Plan since its initial adoption and submission to the Department of Planning in 2011.

The proposal incorporates amendments to the draft LEP including; temporary land use provisions, information relating to temporary events and activities on public land, name changes, amendments to maps and rezonings.

The Planning Proposal will be sent to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure if no submissions objecting to the proposal are received during a public exhibition period.

A number of amendments to the plan’s maps will be included in the proposal including: Lot 1 DP 311853 Wagstaffe Ave, Wagstaffe, which is recommended to change from the existing zone of 2(a)/7(a) to R2 as the 7(a) zoned area would was only 208sqm.

Lot 1 DP 348158, Phegans Bay Rd, Phegans Bay would change from existing zone 2 (a) and

exhibited zone RE1 to the proposed zone of R2 as the land is 31sqm in area and in private ownership so should be zoned R2.

Lot 102 DP 747829 Kathleen St, Woy Woy, would change from existing zone 5 (a) and exhibited zone R2 to the proposed zone of SP2 as the lot is part of the Woy Woy Hospital site and should be zoned SP2 Health Services Facility as is the rest of the site.

Lot 32 DP 717084 Myola Rd, Umina, would change from existing zone 9(c)/Reserve and exhibited zone R2-RE1 to the proposed zone of R2 as the lot has had its

boundaries corrected which means part of the private lot is zoned RE1 and the R2 zone needs to be aligned with the new boundaries.

Lot 130 DP 9508 Jacaranda Ave, Patonga, changes from the existing zone of 7(a)/6(a) and exhibited zone of E2 to the proposed zone of E2-RE1 as the lot is shown as being in private ownership. There is also a strip of land 100 feet wide along Patonga Creek which is Crown Reserve and should be zoned RE1.

Amendments to heritage maps will also be included in the Planning Proposal including a former house in the vicinity Orange Grove Private

Hospital in Cedar Cres, Blackwall.

Council’s amendment states that the house is no longer part of Orange Grove Private Hospital and should be named House of Rock Davis as it was identified in the heritage study.

Also proposed to be amended is the Woy Woy Railway Tunnel which was included in the State Heritage Register on June 28 last year and should therefore be included as an item of State significance in Schedule 5.

Gosford Council agenda ENV.3, 21 Jan 2014

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osford Council has welcomed several major announcements for the Gosford Waterfront that will drive the rejuvenation of the Gosford CBD, with benefits to be felt across the entire LGA.

Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard has declared an area of the waterfront a State Significant Site (SSS), an announcement which recognises the site as being of major importance to regional development.

On the back of this announcement, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has confirmed that the gazettal of the citywide Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 will be imminent.

This is expected to simplify planning processes across the LGA. Further support for development in the city has come in the form of an announcement by Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks that a federal government agency would be relocated to the Gosford CBD, bringing with it local economic and employment opportunities.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the announcements were a major win for the local community.

“Development of the waterfront will see positive flow-on effects for our region, enhancing employment and recreation opportunities while also encouraging visitors to our area.

“Council has worked together with the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) in submitting the proposal for a SSS, which was guided by feedback from our local community.

“With the SSS in place, the CCRDC can now initiate the first stages of the redevelopment of the Gosford Public School site.

“Council is supportive of the proposed multi staged development as it will allow each stage to be managed

in consultation with those involved and the broader community,” mayor Cr McKinna said.

Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said council welcomed the support from all levels of government in positioning Gosford as the capital of the Central Coast.

“Declaring the Gosford Waterfront Precinct a SSS is further support from the State Government to position Gosford City as the capital of the Central Coast.

“This classification will assist in promoting appropriate development along the waterfront site; stimulating investment in new commercial and retail uses.

“The commitment to relocate a federal government agency demonstrates the united vision of all levels of government for the

redevelopment of Gosford,” Mr Anderson said.

Mr Anderson added that now is the time to seize the opportunity to reconnect the city with our picturesque waterfront.

“These announcements, along with a newly gazetted LEP mean that a number of key factors are now in place to instigate real change in our region.

“Council has been proactive about stimulating business and economic activity in the area and has also gone out for Expressions of Interest for use of land along the waterfront not included within the boundaries of the SSS. “I am excited to see these tangible steps being made toward the redevelopment of the Gosford Waterfront in support of our work to restore investor confidence in our city,” Mr Anderson said.

Media release, 10 Feb 2014 Gosford Council Media

Planning and Infrastructure Minister Mr Brad Hazzard said the NSW Government has approved the rezoning of 9.9ha on Gosford’s waterfront by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) to allow: a combination of commercial, residential, hotel and conference facilities stimulating commercial activity and creating up to 2,000 new jobs; new regional community facilities (including a proposed Regional Performing Arts Centre and Conservatorium); public spaces and recreational areas and; new waterside restaurants and retail facilities on an expanded Breakwater.

“This is great news for the revitalisation of Gosford’s waterfront and will help boost the Central Coast’s economy by acting as a catalyst for the renewal of the Gosford CBD,” Mr Hazzard said.

“As a further bonus, by creating facilities and public spaces that build communities, it will draw more visitors to the area.”

Mr Hazzard said the plans effectively split the State Significant Site into

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Central Coast Greens representative Ms Kate da Costa said a range of community groups and individuals were taking a stand on the Calga sand quarry.

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Coalition renege on San Remo centre funding edera Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall said she was devastated ederal that the t Coalition Government would not be funding the new youth support centre at San Remo.

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worthwhile project and would have helped so many young people in the area.

“It would have offered support with employment training, skills development, health care, cultural engagement and mentoring.

“The Federal Minister claims the project could not go ahead because it was due to be funded through proceeds from the Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT).

“But this is simply not true.

“When the former Federal Labor Government announced funding for the project last year it was not reliant on money from the MRRT. “The project was fully funded through the budget process with projections that came out of Treasury.

“It was also announced prior to the caretaker period.

“The Coalition Government has simply chosen not to support this region and to turn its back on services in the northern suburbs of Wyong Shire.”

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Centre was proposed by a community partnership involving the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, the San Remo Neighbourhood Centre, Central Coast Medicare Local, Youth Connections, ET Australia and the local advisory group of Better Futures, Local Solutions.

Darkinjung LALC also donated the land where the new centre was due to be built.

San Remo Neighbourhood Centre manager Jillian Hogan said she was also disappointed that the centre no longer had government support.

“We desperately need this new Gulgul Barang Centre because existing services are already so stretched,” she said.

“How can we build our service delivery in the north of the Shire when we don’t have the infrastructure to support it?”

Darkinjung LALC CEO Mr Sean Gordon said he was disappointed the centre did not receive funding.

“This project was set to bring about much needed infrastructure

Federal Member for Shortland Jill Hall MP, with CEO of Darkinjung LALC Sean Gordon and Manager of the San Remo Neighbourhood Centre Jillian Hogan, discussing plans

to address critical factors within our region including social exclusion, youth dislocation from informal support networks and poor public transport for training and education.

“While we feel let down by this latest development, we are

exploring other avenues supports the growing of the to rectify the situation, demands in the with hope that all is not community lost. form of employment, “Clearly the needs of education, training and the community outweigh health,” said Mr Gordon. any political agenda.

Media release, 6 Feb 2014 “Given the growing Sean Gordon, population of the North Darkinjung LALC Wyong area, there is a Media release, 6 Feb 2014 huge need for community Lisa McDermott, Office of Jill Hall MP infrastructure that

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Businesses disappointed as Coalition reneges on NBN commitments ariong, Somersby and parts of West Gosford business and residential areas have been taken off the construction maps of the NBNCo despite previous assurances by the incoming government.

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These areas are among Gosford City’s largest employment and investment zones and several companies are reportably frustrated by the fact that the alternate NBN service will now not be available until 2019, despite an election commitment that it would be finished by 2016.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks is a strong believer in the alternative NBN plan that proposes to run fibre optic cable to ‘nodes’ (street corner cabinets) around the region and rely on older copper Telstra networks to connect houses.

The advantage of this plan appeared to be that it could be rolled out faster and cheaper.

This assertion now looks not to be the case.

The government’s own NBN review process has indicated that the rollout schedule will now be pushed out to 2019, three years behind the original plan of 2016.

It should also be noted that fibre to the node

technology carries only a tenth of the speed of the original fibre to the home solution.

Fibre to the node is also considerably less reliable and susceptible to lightning strikes.

“Of more concern to some in the business community was that the incoming government assured voters prior to the election that they would honour construction contracts previously published by the NBNCo,” said Central Coast Broadband Alliance spokesperson Mr David Abrahams.

“Kariong, Somersby and parts of West Gosford are high employment zones that were planning on leveraging the faster fibre optic NBN connections to grow and attract new business investment,” he said.

Erina business district was also taken off the one year construction maps in November last year.

The Erina Chamber is working hard to lobby for a reinstatement of their construction status in the

interest of business growth.

In the north of the region, The Entrance business district has also been taken off the construction maps to the dismay of investors, though it is understood that the new local Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara is lobbying hard to have that reinstated.

Despite 75% of the region now being taken off the rollout maps, the NBN rollout on the Central Coast continues until June this year when construction contracts finish.

Dozens of trainee installers will lose their positions as local installation companies finish up work.

The Central Coast Broadband Alliance put a constructive proposal to Minister Turnbull prior to Christmas appealing to him to continue the NBN rollout on the Central Coast as previously planned and use the region as a cost-benefit analysis for the nation.

“With the original regional rollout moving rapidly in Gosford City it would seem both economically sensible

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“Over 250 organisations, businesses and individuals wrote constructive submissions to the Minister in that proposal.

“Both councils have also previously given their unanimous support to the original NBN investment.”

Mr Abrahams said the Central Coast Broadband Alliance thinks telecommunications upgrades and investments should be seen as nonpartisan regional necessities, not political footballs.

“The Central Coast has a well-documented need for telecommunication upgrades to be carried out as quickly as possible.

“A full fibre optic network would undoubtedly be a major advantage for residents and for regional employment growth.

“No formal reply has yet been received from the Minister.

“We wait with baited breath.”

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Unknown Commonwealth agency to move to Gosford CBD osford CBD will be the location of a Commonwealth Agency within the first term of the Coalition Government, under a plan confirmed by Federal Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks.

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The Agency, or part thereof, will potentially provide up to 300 new jobs, as part of the Coalition’s Growth Plan for the Central Coast.

Ms Wicks has affirmed the plan on the Gosford waterfront, on the eve of Federal Parliament sitting for the first time this year.

“The future development of Gosford is vital to providing new jobs and infrastructure for the Central Coast.

“Listening to businesses across my electorate, this could become the boost to investment, services and economic activity that our electorate needs,” Ms Wicks said.

“It will elevate the Central Coast’s position as a potential hub for the provision of government and non-government services.

“Providing a Commonwealth agency as a tenant in Gosford is one of the commitments at the top

of my agenda,” Ms Wicks said.

The announcement was made alongside NSW Planning and Infrastructure Minister Brad Hazzard and State Member for Gosford Chris Holstein.

Ms Wicks has backed the State Coalition’s plan to revitalise the Gosford waterfront, with new dining, shopping and apartments attracting up to twothousand new jobs.

“One of the great things we are seeing now is an example of how State, Federal and Local governments are all working together for Gosford,” Ms Wicks said.

“I am passionate about making sure the Central Coast is not only the best place in the world to live but also to work.”

Media release, 10 Feb 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

Pat Fayers receives National Medal arine Rescue Central Coast Unit Commander Ms Patricia Dorothy Fayers ESM was presented with a National Medal for her ongoing community service by Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

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“This honour is richly deserved,” said Ms Wicks.

“Pat has been a selfless participant as a Unit Commander on the Central Coast for many years; it is an honour to pay tribute to her dedication to marine rescue and the safety of boaters in our area.”

The National Medal is awarded by the Governor General to members of the community who have rendered at least fifteen years’ service to specific organisations where the service can be life threatening

such as the Defence Forces, Rural Fire Service, SES and Marine Rescue NSW. Pat has completed 15 years continuous service, initially with Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol which was merged into Marine Rescue NSW. She has completed extensive training including rescue boat skipper.

She served as Coastal Patrol Division Commander from 2006 and was the first Central Coast Unit Commander in January 2010 and began a second two year term as Commander in 2012.

Media release, 5 Feb 2014 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

Cmdr Pat Fayers presented with National Medal by Lucy Wicks

No individual council staff members have been referred to ICAC osford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson is claiming that no individual staff members have been referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) over processes in the management of a wasteland in Mangrove Mountain.

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The Mangrove Mountain Golf Course was approved to dump 400,000 tonnes of clean soil but over one million tonnes of soil and contaminated material, including asbestos and diesel waste, has been dumped.

Mr Anderson said that while “no individual staff members have been referred to the ICAC regarding the issue of illegal dumping at Mangrove Mountain” he has “referred some of council’s processes in managing this

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issue to the ICAC due to the fact that I don’t feel these processes were adequate”.

“The main issue here is council has now taken action to stop the illegal dumping from continuing, by bringing this matter before the Land and Environment Court.

“By referring our processes to the ICAC we are also ensuring we do not make the same mistakes again in the future.

“Through these actions, council is seeking to find solutions that meet

environmental standards and satisfy community expectations,” said Mr Anderson.

Mr Anderson also told ABC’s 7:30 report that there was no denying the “huge mountain of landfill”.

“It’s a huge hole that’s been used to excavate material to cap a landfill.

“It doesn’t look like a golf course at all.

“It looks like an industrial site.”

Mr Anderson said council had photos that showed

there was other material other than clean fill materials going into the site.

“We’ve got evidence that shows that.

“Some of these mistakes were continued over and over again and some of these mistakes were pretty plain that they were major errors and somewhere along the line in an organisation as large as mine, there should have been a process that picked that up,” he said.

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“Over one million tonnes of soil and contaminated material has been dumped” – CEN

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he Community Environment Network (CEN) has raised concerns about inappropriate dumping at Mangrove Mountain Golf Course.

According to CEN chairman Mr John Asquith, a confidential agreement is being negotiated between Gosford Council and the contractor which will allow the dumping and disposal of contaminated material, including asbestos and diesel waste, to continue.

The dump is in the headwaters of Ourimbah Creek, part of the Central Coast water supply catchments.

“The original approval for the Golf Club upgrade never envisioned dumping of contaminated soil and waste,” said Mr Asquith.

“However, now it is likely that the disposal of contaminated material will continue for some years.

“Creating a contaminated soil dump in this area has never been assessed or placed on public exhibition.

“Instead a toxic dump will be created by an agreement behind closed doors.”

The golf course was approved to dump 400,000 tonnes of clean soil to level and rebuild greens and fairways.

Shortly after the dumping commenced, CEN raised concerns with Gosford Council about monitoring material being dumped.

Since then, over one million tonnes of soil and contaminated material has been dumped.

There is a huge economic benefit to contractors to be able to dump contaminated soil and other material in place of clean soil.

In Sydney, commercial charges for dumping asbestos are approximately $500 per tonne, whereas clean soil may often be dumped as clean fill for free.

Mr Asquith went on to say: “CEN believes that the dumping planned is far in excess of the intent and scale of the original DA approval.”

“As such, the new

proposals should be put on public exhibition and all dumping should immediately cease.

“In addition, the general manager of Gosford Council was reported in the media as saying that council staff involved had been referred to the ICAC. “As such it is inappropriate for dumping to continue while an investigation is underway.”

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Wicks applauds Cosgrove appointment

Campaign warns about the future privatisation of electricity network

he appointment of General Peter Cosgrove AC MC as Australia’s next Governor-General has been applauded

by Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

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General Cosgrove will be the 26th Governor-General, taking up his appointment in March when Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce’s term ends.

“I believe General Cosgrove will carry out his duties as the Queen’s Representative in Australia with integrity and dedication,” Ms Wicks said.

“As Prime Minister Tony Abbott remarked in the official announcement, I can’t think of a finer Australian or a more highly regarded one to serve as Governor-General, and make a contribution to the leadership of our country.

“It is an inspired choice, particularly considering the upcoming centenary commemorations of World War One,” Ms Wicks said.

General Cosgrove served with distinction until his retirement as the Chief of the Defence Force in 2005, and became a national figure

following his appointment in 1999 as the Commander to oversee East Timor’s transition to independence.

General Cosgrove led the recovery taskforce after Cyclone Larry devastated Far North Queensland, until completion in early 2007, and was Australian of the Year in 2001.

As representative of the Crown, the Governor-General has important constitutional responsibilities, and is looked to by community groups and their members for support and encouragement.

Ms Wicks has also extended her sincere thanks to the current GovernorGeneral, for her contribution to the nation since her appointment in 2008.

Media release, 28 Jan 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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ank and file members of the Liberal Party on the Central Coast are being called upon to ask local MPs Darren Webber, Chris Holstein, Chris Hartcher and Chris Spence where they stand on the proposed sale of the State’s electricity poles and wires.

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The Stop the Sell Off campaign, led by power industry unions including the Electrical Trades Union, United Services Union, Professionals Australia and the Public Service Association, has distributed a flier to Liberal Party electorates across NSW about the future privatisation of the electricity network.

The flier, which features a message for Liberal Party members and supporters, urges them to stand up against electricity privatisation and to voice their concerns with their local MPs, many of whom are believed to support privatisation of the poles and wires.

It also highlights that without community pressure, MPs would most likely vote in parliament for the selloff of the NSW electricity network just like they did with the electricity generators that are currently being sold off.

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campaign spokesman Adam Kerslake said that independent polling had consistently shown the majority of the public, including Liberal Party members, were opposed to privatising the lucrative and valuable NSW electricity network.

“Our polling has confirmed that more than 80% of the general public are against plans to privatise the NSW electricity network, while external polling has confirmed opposition is also high among Liberal Party members and supporters,” Mr Kerslake said.

“This week we have distributed material in Liberal Party electorates, including Wyong and Gosford, asking local Liberal Party members and supporters, as well as the community, to take a stand against any further privatisation of the electricity network.

“We want Liberal Party members and the community to have a

vigorous debate about this extremely important issue within the Liberal Party and in the community, the material we have distributed forms part of this conversation.

“We are led to believe that some local MPs support the privatisation of the poles and wires — Ausgrid and TransGrid — meaning that if rank and file Liberal Party members on the Central Coast do not stand up on this issue then they may well vote to sell.

“Small business owners and the broader community know that the privatisation of publicly owned monopolies always spells disaster for consumers.

“When I travel around NSW, I constantly hear from locals that they are opposed to electricity privatisation because areas like the Central Coast will suffer and opportunities will be lost for future generations.

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“In addition to this, any money left over from the sale proceeds is almost always used to build toll roads and railway lines in Sydney, so it’s a real double whammy.

“What we are saying to rank and file Liberal Party members is you have a unique opportunity to take a stand on this issue to protect your community.

“If you fail to act and hold your local parliamentary representative to account, don’t be surprised when Ausgrid and TransGrid are privatised and your community suffers the consequences.

“We all have choices in life.

“We can choose to make a difference by standing up to protect this essential service or we can choose to do nothing and watch a valuable public asset get flogged off to a foreign corporation or government.”

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Council pats itself on the back osford Council has produced a video detailing General Manager Mr Paul Anderson’s first year with the organisation, as well as the many challenges and new opportunities council has embraced over the last 12 months.

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Government Area, with more to come in 2014.

Mr Anderson said that the organisation had undertaken many changes in the past year, which had been both rewarding and challenging.

“We’ve carried out reviews of our systems and processes, and we are currently looking at a new structure that will continue

to improve on the services we deliver to our community.

“We had some great successes in 2013 but there’s still a lot of work to do, which is exciting for our staff and the community, and I would like to thank everyone for their continued support,” Mr Anderson said.

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Senator warns of cuts enator for NSW and former Member for Robertson, Ms Deborah O’Neill has told the Central Coast community to brace themselves for more cuts dressed up as economic responsibility from the Abbott Government.

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privatisation and getting mothers back into the workforce sooner on the agenda.

“While Joe Hockey and Tony Abbott are giving wealthy parents $75,000 to have a baby, they will be forcing mothers on lower incomes back into the workforce before they and their family are ready,” Senator O’Neill said.

“Just because Joe Hockey was ‘begging to go back to work’ after Christmas, doesn’t mean that parents with young children will be wanting to hurry back.

“Children need to have their mums or dads at home for as long as possible to get to know one another and set up healthy routines.

“New parents and bubs shouldn’t be used to fill gaps in Joe Hockey’s budget black hole,” Senator O’Neill said.

Senator O’Neill said she was also concerned with the imminent release of the Commission of Audit Report due in March, within which Joe Hockey believes privatisation will be high on the agenda.

“Even now, Mr Hockey is saying that privatisation is back on the agenda, but Australia just cannot afford another fire sale of government assets and services.”

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While shy of the previous record, a total of 353 people joined Nikki for the attempt to break the record for the ‘most backing dancers to a singer’.

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“This year we wanted to create something new and enjoyable to do at our Open Day. “Our studios are all about having fun and enjoying singing, dancing and performing.

“The record attempt was our way of capturing that spirit of fun – and

even though we didn’t beat the record of 546 back up dancers to a singer, we believe it was an outstanding success, with everyone involved learning the choreography and having a ball on the day,” said Nikki.

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“Joe Hockey has again said that “too many tax dollars” are being spent on family payments and welfare,” said Senator O’Neill.

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“The fact is things like the school kids bonus and family tax benefits, that Abbott and Hockey are set to cut, is money that is actually helping families on the Coast make ends meet,” Senator O’Neill said.

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Closing the Gap is an important issue n February 12, Prime Minister Tony Abbott will deliver his first ‘Closing the Gap’ report to the House of Representatives.

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There will be, as usual, a reply from the Leader of the Opposition.

Despite the importance of these addresses, there will however be little public attention given to them.

But let’s face it, Mr Abbott’s record on indigenous affairs is patchy at best, so I am pleased these speeches will continue under this government as there were some rumours around the corridors that the report was to be sidelined

or to at least be rebranded with a new name.

Having once described a national apology as “a campaign for something that is only going to add to a sense of grievance on one side and guilt on the other,” the Prime Minister clearly has a lot to prove before indigenous Australia can believe his government will actually deliver for them.

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series of cuts and reviews that threaten to further marginalise indigenous Australia.

Millions in funding for indigenous legal assistance has been cut.

Billions of dollars in schools funding has been cut.

And impending cuts to welfare have been announced.

Such policies only serve to exacerbate inequality between indigenous and non-indigenous Australia.

Despite these cuts, what Mr Abbott has done is bring in his Indigenous Advisory Council, with Warren Mundine as the chairperson.

I respect the great work of many indigenous leaders and I have seen personally the amazing contribution that Warren Mundine has made in the lives of hundreds of indigenous youth, but, the terms of the Indigenous Advisory Council make no reference to Closing the Gap targets and we are still unsure as to what the council will actually do.

The Abbott Government’s approach towards indigenous Australia mirrors its whole of government perspective.

That is, to shift the burden of government towards those who can least afford it, and outsource policy design and implementation to the corporate sector, to the exclusion of all others.

In this context the report coming up on February 12 is even more important than it has been over the past five years under the Labor government that instituted the practice.

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These reports stand as a report card on our national achievements (or failures) in closing the shameful reality of a 20 year life expectancy gap between indigenous and other Australians.

You’d think they’d be really well attended speeches and that the media attention would be huge.

Wouldn’t you?

Reality check.

Over the three years I sat in my seat as the Member for Robertson and I looked to the press gallery as fewer and fewer journalists came to the chamber to hear the reports.

Indeed, in 2013 there was only one journalist in the chamber, and hundreds of empty seats in the public gallery.

How can this vital annual report be so sidelined?

In December, I used my first speech to the Senate to note this decline in media interest and proposed a joint sitting of both houses of the Parliament to receive these reports.

I argued that we need to use the symbolic power of such a gesture to increase the status of these Closing the Gap annual statements.

I suggested that the Parliament should invite indigenous leaders to

attend – to fill the chamber so that the entire assembled Parliament could report directly to the First Australians, and to create an event in which we give account for our actions and impact throughout the last year in closing that gap.

My motion passed the Senate – for which I thank my colleagues.

It is now up to the Coalition controlled House of Representative to respond to that message from the Senate and decide what to do.

But the signs don’t look too good.

At the time of writing there has been no response from the House of Representatives about how they intend to respond to the wish of the Senate.

Given that the 12th of February is almost upon us, I’d say we’ve got Buckley’s chance of anything like what I proposed happening this year.

But I will pursue this matter into 2015 and I will not let this year pass without notice.

I can’t.

I just can’t.

We need to pay more attention, not less, to what is happening to our indigenous brothers and sisters.

It disgusts me that in our country and on our watch it remains the case that an indigenous baby born today will die earlier and have a much poorer and unhealthier life than a nonindigenous baby born on the same day in 2014.

We need to speak more, to notice more, to write more, to care more, to ask more, to learn more, to be more aware, to do more, and to do better each year.

And when I say we, I

mean all of us, indigenous and other community leaders, faith communities, political parties, school communities, health communities, opinion leaders, artists and story tellers, musicians, business leaders, politicians of every flavour at all levels of government and every single citizen.

Closing the 20 year gap that exists will be the work of many parliaments who will only prioritise this task if the nation demands it.

As I said in my speech to the Senate in December last year - “we cannot look away”.

I will be in the Chamber of the House of Representatives on February 12 to hear the speeches of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.

I challenge all media persons in the House on that day to do the same, to report and report fulsomely, I urge Australians who care about this issue, indigenous and all others, to think about making the trip to be there too.

It’s our watch, and we should be watching.

We need to pay attention – and report cards do matter.

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Fatal head-on collision on the M1 man has died after a head-on crash which occurred when he allegedly drove the wrong way down the M1 at Mooney Mooney.

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About 8:30pm on Wednesday, February 5, police were called to the M1 near the Hawkesbury River Bridge responding to reports of a car travelling on the wrong side of the motorway.

A short time later, police were advised the southbound silver Ford Falcon had been involved in a head-on collision with a white Holden Captiva in the northbound lanes.

The driver of the Falcon, believed to be a 39-year-old man, was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics and Fire and Rescue NSW personnel.

The man was arrested when police arrived on site.

He was taken to Gosford Hospital by paramedics; however, died en route.

A critical incident investigation is now underway with Strike Force Hawkey formed to examine the circumstances of the crash.

The driver of the Captiva, a 57-year-old woman from Kincumber, was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital after sustaining two broken legs and internal injuries.

She was in a critical

condition.

Three passengers, two men aged 26 and 32, and a 28-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries that were non-life threatening.

They were taken to Royal North Shore Hospital by road ambulance.

Northbound lanes were closed for some hours while the scene was examined and cleared.

A report is being prepared for the NSW Coroner.

The Ombudsman has been advised of the incident.

Media release, 6 Feb 2014 NSW Police Media

Toddler approached at Terrigal causes concern

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corner, mounted the kerb and crashed into a house.

A 49-year-old female driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to Gosford

olice are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was indecently assaulted at the Central Coast Mariners’ home game at Central Coast Stadium on the night of Saturday, February 8.

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Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area attended and commenced an investigation.

The man was described as Caucasian appearance, black-brown hair, about 178cm tall, slim build and

olice have charged a man following an alleged robbery and assault in Wyoming on Wednesday, January 29.

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wearing a white t-shirt and long blue pants.

Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact the authorities.

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Police were called and a crime scene was established.

Following investigations, at about 4am, police arrested a 36-year-old man at Kariong.

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He was last seen wearing a bright yellow T-shirt with black writing on the front, dark board shorts, thongs, and wrap-around sunglasses.

The woman is described as being of Middle EasternMediterranean appearance, with a dark brown complexion, aged in her mid-20s, and slim build.

She was last seen wearing a singlet and shorts.

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Girl indecently assaulted at Mariners’ home game At about 7:35pm, a 15-year-old girl was walking with a friend through the stadium As she walked near the eastern exit gate, a man approached her and touched her inappropriately.

The girls informed security and police were contacted.

confronted the man, he walked away with the woman along Terrigal Esplanade.

Police were notified and commenced an investigation into the incident.

Detectives attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command would now like to speak to a man and woman who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

The man is described as being of Middle EasternMediterranean appearance, with a dark brown

Kariong man arrested for Wyoming robbery

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Two elderly residents who were in the house at the time were uninjured.

olice are appealing for information after a toddler was approached at Terrigal on Monday, February 3.

At about 1:30pm, a 16-month-old toddler was walking with her mother on Terrigal Esplanade when a man approached her and took photos.

The mother picked up her child and walked to a nearby cafe.

A short time later, the toddler was walking near the cafe when a woman approached her, before the man returned and photographed the pair.

The same man who approached the toddler earlier began taking photos of the woman with the toddler.

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Five storey building approved for Point Frederick

Local member urges council to “get involved” ember for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher is urging Gosford Council to participate in the Scores on Doors food safety and hygiene rating program in order to promote the region’s good reputation as a safe dining destination.

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osford Council has granted deferred commencement consent to the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a five storey residential flat building containing eight units in Duke St, Point Frederick.

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The development application proposed to demolish the existing dwelling-house and erect a residential flat building containing eight units, being two two-bedroom units and six three-bedroom units on the site which has a width of 16.765m and area of 776.6m2.

Each unit would be over two storeys.

After exhibition of the proposal, the applicant amended the plans to

increase the front setback to three metres, provide two additional car parking spaces, lower the building further into the ground and removed the roof on the roof top balcony.

The proposal did not comply with the maximum FSR, side and rear building setbacks, however, the variations were considered reasonable for the site due to the narrow width.

Council’s director environment and planning

Ms Danielle Dickson said the amended plans were an improvement to those originally submitted.

“In particular the reduction in height and lowering the basement car parking area into the ground has reduced the height, bulk and scale and impact on adjoining properties.”

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Kantara House to close in April antara House at Green Point will close from April 11 this year until further notice due to the sale of the property.

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The new owners will undergo major renovations and continue as a function centre without a restaurant.

A farewell party will be

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A reinvigorated version of the program was recently unveiled by the NSW Minister for Primary Industries and Small Business Ms Katrina Hodgkinson with the new and improved system making it easier than ever for councils and their local food retail businesses to take part.

“This is one of a suite of initiatives the NSW Food Authority has in place to protect consumers in NSW by helping to improve food safety in the retail food sector and reduce the risk of food poisoning,” Minister Hodgkinson said.

“The program has been extensively trialled throughout NSW and there are 27 councils across NSW taking part.

“Those 27 councils are already reaping the benefits of being involved, I urge Gosford City Council not to miss out on being a part of that.”

Mr Hartcher is encouraging Gosford

Council and local businesses to sign up and reap the benefits of the program.

“Joining the Scores on Doors program represents a great opportunity for all food retail businesses in our area to collectively promote their high level of food safety compliance to locals and visitors alike.

“Dining can be a real drawcard for many areas and being able to promote the Central Coast as a safe place to enjoy dining out can represent a tangible boost to our local economy,” Mr Hartcher said.

Scores on Doors is a star rating system based on the outcome of a routine unannounced inspection of a food business.

The result is then displayed prominently in that business, usually on the front door or window, giving consumers transparent access to information and the ability to make an informed choice about the

food they eat.

A business is assessed against a standardised food safety checklist and assigned a star rating reflecting their performance where five stars is Excellent, four stars is Very Good and three stars is Good.

Ms Hodgkinson said that following feedback from participating businesses and councils, the improved system means it is easier than ever for councils and businesses to take part.

“The scoring system is based upon the inspections that are already conducted by council’s Environmental Health Officers.

“The council officers simply issue the certificate reflecting your inspection result there on the spot.

“It means no additional work for council and no additional work for businesses.”

Media release, 10 Feb 2014 Chris Hartcher, Member for Terrigal

Networking at Erina networking event for the Erina Chamber of Commerce will be held at Erina Fair on Wednesday, February 19, from 6pm to 8pm.

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People in Progress representative Ms Amber Shannon will attend the event and present a segment on the importance of investing in your team, giving them the opportunity

to redesign their perception of what they do each day and how to create new habits that ultimately translate to greater customer engagement and dollars in the till.

There will also be networking opportunities to meet other members of the business.

Email, 29 Jan 2014 Erina Chamber of Commerce

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Hazzard upbeat on Gosford development

by Val Bridge

ill 2014 be the year things start to happen in Gosford?

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We follow up on our last edition’s [Coast Community News edition 75, January 29] article with Gosford holding its breath for ten years on taking its place as a significant regional city.

You can be forgiven for a feeling a sense of ‘déjà vu’, but maybe this time it’s different.

On Monday, February 10, several VIPs gathered on Gosford’s public wharf for an announcement on the future direction of Gosford’s waterfront and its link to the CBD. Nothing new in that, but wait there’s more.

The site, bound by Georgina Tce, Dane Dr, Mann St and Brisbane Water, has been rezoned.

State Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Brad Hazzard announced the NSW State Government’s approval of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation’s [CCRDC] rezoning the waterfront to accommodate its development.

“With the State Specific Study [SSS] in place, the CCRDC can now instigate the first stages of the redevelopment of the Gosford Public School site,” the Minister said.

According to Mr Hazzard, we are likely to see cranes on the Gosford skyline within three years!

No, it’s not a new species of bird.

Gosford Mayor Laurie McKinna said: “Development of the waterfront will see positive flow on effects

for our region, enhancing employment and recreation opportunities while also encouraging visitors to our area.

“Council has worked together with the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) in submitting the proposal for a SSS, which was guided by feedback from our local community.”

Yet, according to a local Facebook group calling itself ‘Gosford Landing’, not to be confused with the real deal, the group remains critical of the whole plan stating 10,000 signatures from locals who still disagree with it.

It is envisaged that the development will include a combination of residential, commercial, hotel, and conference facilities.

Additionally the proposal includes a performing arts centre, conservatorium, and community facilities with new waterside restaurants and retail facilities on an expanded breakwater.

Member for Gosford Chris Holstein viewed the announcement as the catalyst for Gosford’s future direction and said that this new route could only be beneficial to both the community and business enterprise.

He went on to say that, unlike the past, this time there is now more certainty on the right kind of development for the region and that the gazettal of the citywide Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 will be imminent.

This will simplify

planning processes across the LGA. CCRDC acting general manager Bob Hawes has welcomed Minister Hazzard’s consent to rezone 9.9 hectares of land on Gosford’s waterfront.

I n c o r p o r a t i n g community feedback received during public exhibition, CCRDC made considerable revisions and downsized plans to redevelop the Waterfront.

Past Gosford Chamber of Commerce president Bob Bourne was more forthright in saying: “We are now, after many announcements, about to begin the building of a city as the capital of the Central Coast before Wyong takes that mantle.”

Bourne also said: “Millions of dollars have been wasted in the past and as a former councillor and Chamber of Commerce president, I have watched it.”

Minister for the Central Coast Mike Gallagher said: “The CCRDC had significantly revised earlier plans to develop the waterfront after taking on board concerns from the community during past public exhibitions of the proposed development.”

Gosford’s deputy mayor Bob Ward said: “I have lived in the Gosford LGA for over 30 years and am dismayed by the lack of development in the Gosford CBD during that time.”

Cr Ward was upbeat on recent announcements of the Imperial Shopping Centre renovation plans and the recent conclusion

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of Central Coast Motor Group’s new Volkswagen showroom and workshop as indicators of a turning point in the area.

Cr Ward stated that this was a good sign of confidence resurgence in both the business community and general public at large.

Longtime stalwart for Gosford’s development Deborah Warwick, centre manager for the Imperial Shopping Centre, also has her work cut out with the revamping of the centre.

She will overlook the renovations due to begin this year which will significantly make greater inroads to the CBD as the centre will look to introduce natural lighting to the food court, improved access from Erina St, removal of the central escalators, and much more.

These renovations will embrace the overall CBD

development and provide for a superior shopping experience within the city centre.

An extract from the State Significant Study dated August 2010, asserts the following statement: “The Central Coast Regional Strategy identifies growth targets throughout the region.

“In the next two decades the Central Coast is expected to add some 100,000 new residents and 55,000 new jobs.

“Gosford City is expected to accommodate 6,000 jobs and 10,000 new residents.

“The Master plan identifies what is needed to make this happen.

“In 2008, Council formed a small team to start the planning process to revitalise the Gosford City Centre.

“Council was quick to realise it could not achieve

the full potential of the City alone.

“In late 2008, the Land and Property Management Authority (LPMA) joined with Council to partner, cosponsor, and co-lead The Gosford Challenge.

“Soon after, all State government land owners within the city also committed to the process by placing their land and support into the project.

“The purpose of The Gosford Challenge was to lay the foundations for 20, 40, 60 years ahead for the Central Coast community.

It is about building a foundation for a City that will continue to grow to support a region for decades to come.”

What next?

Find serious developers who will be open, honest, transparent, and accountable in resuscitating Gosford.

Health

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Rotary Club’s programs celebrated at gala dinner

Cycling event sets off from Gosford

otarians and members of the public are invited to a gala dinner at Gosford RSL on Monday, February 24, to celebrate the awards and programs that the Rotary Club of Gosford North has provided to local youth in need of a hand up and high achievers.

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The evening is also an opportunity for Rotary to thank Gosford RSL, Mingara Recreation Club, Doyalson Wyee RSL, Creightons of Palmdale and Dorothy Gowland for their financial support to help fund “Save our Kids from Suicide”.

This campaign has provided $33,000 to Lifeline over two years to fund a new Safe Talk program to many local schools.

The program helps to identify depression, suicide, enhance people’s lives and support those in need.

It’s believed to have saved around 12 lives in its first year.

The Rotary Club of Gosford North has also sponsored 11 young people to attend leadership and enrichment programs The gala dinner will feature some young entertainers and will provide an opportunity to hear firsthand reports from attendees of the programs Rotary offers local youth.

Email, 10 Feb 2014 Graham Black, Rotary Club of Gosford North

James, Scott, Gavin , Greg, Andrew and Peter on a practice ride

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wo hundred riders will ride 160kms between Gosford and Newcastle on Sunday, February 16, as part of Bicycle Network’s suite of events.

The ride, starting at Garnett-Adcock Memorial Park in Gosford at 6:45am, is the latest addition to Bicycle Network’s suite of events.

Bicycle Network’s CEO Mr Craig Richards said, though it was disappointing only 200 riders would be taking part due to a limit on rider numbers, and that the ride could not start in Sydney as originally planned, Bicycle Network was looking forward to a great day.

“When we answered the call to run a ride in NSW we knew it was going to be tough, but we’ve stepped up to the challenge and are looking forward to delivering a memorable cycling event,”

Mr Richards said.

One participant in the event, National Stroke Foundation supporter Scott Wilson and his four cycling mates James Fletcher, Greg Hannan, Matt Kirwan-Hamilton and Andrew Spencer are set to undertake the Challenge to raise funds and awareness to “stop” stroke.

In as little as two months, the cycling team has raised over $13,000 for the National Stroke Foundation as part of their Do it 4 Stroke community fundraising initiative.

“We have been shocked and humbled by the generous support of the community.

“I have been particularly

struck by how many people have personal stroke stories to share when they donate,” said Scott.

Scott, a practicing sports physiotherapist and leader of a cycling group, was inspired to undertake this 160km adventure after witnessing firsthand the impact stroke has on real lives.

Scott’s father and his wife’s father both suffered severe strokes, which is the driving impetus for his Do it 4 Stroke fundraising initiative.

“My father died suddenly from a stroke at 42.

“My wife Sandy’s father had a stroke at 56 and was left with hemiplegia for 13 years.

“Sandy’s mother had to give up full time work to become his carer,” said Scott.

Three of Scott’s weekly cycling buddies will join him on the ride along with a friend who is traveling from Melbourne to help “stop” stroke.

“It’s great to have support from my mates for this ride.

“The generosity of all of the riders has been terrific.

Stroke doesn’t have the profile it deserves and we are trying to change that with this ride,” said Scott.

Media release, 11 Feb 2014 Anthea Hargreaves, Bicycle Network Media release, 10 Feb 2014 Anna Hickey, National Stroke Foundation

Tree pruner reaches new heights man who fell from the tree he was pruning at his home at Avoca Beach on Sunday, February 9, was flown to hospital in Sydney.

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Ambulance paramedics called the CareFlight rapidresponse trauma team to assist treating the man.

The CareFlight doctor said the man’s wife raised the alarm when the man fell five metres to the ground at their home in Cabbage Tree Rd just before 3:30pm.

The fall left the 59-yearold man with shoulder and

back injuries.

After stabilization, the man was flown by CareFlight to Royal North Shore Hospital where he remained in a stable condition on arrival.

Media release, 9 Feb 2014 Ian Badham, CareFlight

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Coast Community News - February 12, 2014 - Page 13

Who really is unpatriotic? alk about the pot calling the kettle black.

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Recently, the government said that the ABC is unpatriotic.

It is undoubtedly heterophobic or at least promotes heterophobia.

It may well be antiChristian in many ways but if one considers unpatriotic as favouring foreign entities over one’s own country and people, the government wins by a long shot.

Consider the Rocla situation, this will destroy the Walkabout Wildlife Park and, along with it, around 100 Australian jobs.

Of course, the big swamp, with its potential to produce 100,000 head of Christmas bells if properly managed, the national park with its profusion of wildflowers has little chance.

More jobs and sustainable income down the gurgler.

Oh, I haven’t mentioned the likely effects on Central Coast water.

Rocla, I am told, employs 10 to 12 people, mines a plentiful resource (sand) and is a foreign owned company.

Its activity will almost certainly destroy one of the last viable agriculture regions on the eastern seaboard as the underground aquifer is drained with its activity.

Of course the destruction of probably the most significant native rose patch on the mountain is unimportant.

What really matters is the holy dollar and keeping multi-nationals happy.

In the big picture, local people, business, the environment and heritage just don’t matter.

Let’s go to Bingo Mountain, that huge hole dug in the underground aquifer at Central Mangrove where contaminated waste from Sydney was found to be illegally being dumped.

It is in the bed of Hallards

Creek which feeds Ourimbah Creek and then pumped into Mardi and Mangrove dams.

A well decorated veteran donated the land for the future benefit of the local community.

The RSL made an 18hole golf course and leased the land to the memorial club on the understanding they would care for it.

Without consultation with the owners they destroyed the memorial green dedicated to the man who donated the land and subleased to a huge tip company.

The tip is where the memorial green was.

Council has, I am informed, ignored the legal owners of the land, the local sub branch of the RSL, negotiated with the state executive, who have stood down the local men, in order to sell their land in what appears to be an attempt to cover up an illegal agreement between certain parties.

If this sale goes ahead, I believe the proceeds will never go to the local people.

There will be continued dumping into the catchment for the next 40 years.

The entire cost is set to reap the “benefit”.

So what if in the future a few people get sick or die, who cares anyway?

Apparently it is not unpatriotic to desecrate a memorial site of a highly decorated veteran, negotiate with foreign entities to remove legal owners’ rights in order to cover up a corrupt decision that has the potential to contaminate the entire Central Coast water supply.

I am informed that it is extremely unpatriotic to suggest that the club be refused the right to use the word ‘memorial’ in view of their actions.

Personally to me and many others, they have become: “The rubbish tip and betrayal club.”

I note that after refusing membership to many locals, they are recruiting on the Coast!

That’s not unpatriotic though is it?

Frankly, it seems that the way to get to do what you want is to go ahead illegally and then ask the government to rubber stamp retrospectively, and to save hassles, they will comply.

It would be unpatriotic to infer that you might have to be reasonably affluent and maybe generous to achieve the “right” outcome or that a misleading or defamatory webpage may appear on a government site to silence the opposition if you had the right connections.

After all, corruption just doesn’t happen in Australian government, at any level, it would be downright unAustralian to say it does.

I just wonder who got it so wrong.

So many political figures from all levels of government on the Central Coast have been convicted of, charged with, or under investigation for corruption.

Just so unpatriotic.

However, I will continue to fly the flag upside down as an indication that ignoring the Australian people in favour of greed, power and foreign entities is not my idea of democracy in action.

Are there any thinking people out there I wonder?

think more injection of housing for seniors would be a great improvement.

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It would bolster spending in the Town Centre.

Bunnings and Masters are mostly private funds and probably with their contributions have added to the roads development around their respective sites.

Gosford died when Erina fair opened.

Bring the city alive again with people living in it and spending in the shops.

Foreshore development and performing arts centre is to be commended.

Email, 22 Jan 2014 Graham Crooks, Bensville

Five metre runabout capsized he volunteer duty crew of the rescue boat at Marine Rescue Central Coast was called to action by Operations Officer Tony Long around 1pm on the Australia Day public holiday when a five metre runabout capsized about 100m off the Point Clare Base.

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The vessel, with one man onboard, was travelling south when the vessel suddenly flipped over throwing the man into the water.

A passing boat stopped to assist until the rescue crew arrived a couple of minutes later.

The tinny was righted, its bimini lowered, and the uninjured owner taken

aboard Central Coast 21.

As the runabout was being towed to Gosford boat ramp the owner told Rescue Skipper Ian Morrow that he was adjusting his boat’s new engine when the boat suddenly flipped over.

Earlier, the rescue crew met a Marine Rescue crew from Broken Bay at Little Box Head to take over the tow of a jet ski with a

mechanical failure.

The jet ski was rescue from west of Lions Island and with the assistance of two Marine Rescue Units was towed to the launching ramp at Lions Park, Woy Woy. Media release, 27 Jan 2014 Ron Cole, Central Coast Marine Rescue NSW

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Two new classrooms and more at Point Clare number of improvements were carried out to Point Clare Public School over the school holidays.

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Work included two new classrooms, completion of the outdoor learning area deck, the painting of the staffroom, the remodelling of the centre playground with new steps, new signage, new technology in some of the classrooms and other minor drainage works.

This year will also see the full implementation of the new English Curriculum and the initial planning for implementation of the new Mathematics curriculum.

St Edddies to include U17 and U19 teams in 2014

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he 2014 rugby league season will again see the St Edwards Rugby League Club field a team in the open division as well as, for the first time, entering sides in the U19 and U17 competition.

Players to have worn the “Eddies” jumper include current NSW star James Maloney, brothers Todd and Damien Van Tempest and former Souths’ flyer John Minto.

Former Ourimbah and Gosford coach Mark Churcher is taking charge of the Opens team.

Churcher is well known in both the rugby league and golf communities on the Coast and he has assembled a formidable squad headed by former South Sydney Rabbitohs’ Wes Tillot.

Other players with plenty of first grade experience include Luke Jenkins, Sheldon Kidd and Eden Fanelli, however, it is

Newsletter, 4 Feb 2014 David Harris, Point Clare Public School

School zone safety reaches new levels

ember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has welcomed the release of the NSW Government’s new smartphone app which alerts motorists who are about to enter a school zone.

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Mr Holstein said the best advice to motorists on the Central Coast to avoid a speeding fine was not to speed, but for those wanting additional reminders, the new app would literally warn them with an audio alert.

“For those motorists who don’t see school zone signs or flashing lights, there is now the ‘Speed Adviser’ App which will literally tell you via an audio warning that you are entering a school zone.

“It is the only app of its kind and is available free from the App Store with an Android version also in development for release

soon.

“The App also alerts drivers when a speed limit changes and warns drivers if they exceed the speed limit.

“School zone safety has reached another historic milestone with the NSW Government also calling for tenders to build the new flashing lights that will be rolled out to all schools in NSW still waiting for a set.

“The NSW Liberal and National Government has been rolling out flashing lights at almost three times the rate of the previous government.

“By the end of 2015,

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every single school in NSW, including those on the Central Coast, will have a set of flashing lights installed.

“The new model of lights will have essential safety features such as back-tobase technology to allow for pro-active maintenance and remote adjustment.

“Our road safety experts have started working with schools and community groups to ensure the flashing lights will be installed at the location where they will provide the biggest safety benefit.

Media release, 5 Feb 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

the signing of Tillot that has been a hot topic of conversation during the off season.

Tillot is comfortable playing any position in the backline and his form over the past few seasons has been one of the key factors in the Terrigal Sharks’ reemergence as a force in the local first grade competition.

If Tillot can reproduce similar form, he will be a handful for any side to contain.

Apart from the veterans, Churcher has plenty of experienced younger players to call upon, with the likes of Christian Thoms, brothers Rhys and Rowen Doyle, Brendan Eather and Jack Renouf all expected to

Email, 30 Jan 2014 Sheldon Kidd, Narara

Managing horses on small properties seminar

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one day seminar on managing horses on small properties will be held at the Green Point Community Centre on Sunday, February 16.

The seminar will discuss how to follow good land management practices to reduce illness and injury, allow more natural behaviour, reduce feed bills, avoid spending money on the wrong facilities, increase the value of the property and enhance the wider environment.

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and supply, manure management, property planning and design and the benefits of trees and plants.

The seminar will be presented by Jane and Stuart Myers.

Email, 15 Jan 2014 Carolyn Jenkinson, Local Land Services

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play significant roles for the red and black’s in 2014.

In the past, one of the biggest disappointments for St Edwards players in the junior league was not having the chance to represent the club playing senior football.

The inclusion of an U19’s and U17’s side in the 2014 Central Coast Rugby League competitions will give junior players with the club the pathway into senior football and remain playing with the Bears.

The U17’s will be coached

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The Rhythm Hut begins new term at new location

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More youths wanted for inspiration program that supports young people to become actively involved in running local sporting clubs has taken off on the Central Coast and is now seeking new participants.

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he Rhythm Hut began a new term on Monday, February 10, at its new location in Gosford.

The first term of 2014 will bring the return of weekly djembe and taiko classes, as well as a teens class and taiko fitness.

“The djembe (pronounced JEMbay) is one of the most versatile and widespread percussion instruments on the planet,” said The Rhythm Hut’s Erin Brooks.

“Its huge popularity is due to its easily transportable nature, and that it can create a wide range of sounds easily, namely the bass (low), tone (medium) and slap (high).

“You’ve probably heard this style of drumming on tracks from Ben Harper, Bob Marley, and Jack Johnson.

“Learning how to use both hands (and sometimes feet) while drumming is great for helping your coordination and getting your brain working in a different sort of way.

“It gets your synapses firing on all cylinders,” said Ms Brooks.

The taiko is a Japanese festival drum, which is played with sticks called baci (pronounced BAH-

chee).

Bands such as TaikOz have travelled the world perfecting this intricate drumming style, and the drum is used frequently in music for anime and Japanese video games.

“This very physical style of drumming is similar in style to some martial arts, which makes for quite a show and a great workout,” said Ms Brooks.

Media release, 24 Jan 2014 Erin Brooks, The Rhythm Hut

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Following the success of the Youth Inspired program over the past two years, the program partners Sport and Recreation, Central Coast Academy of Sport, Central Coast Sports Federation, Volunteering Central Coast and Community Compass are keen to see the initiative continue to expand in 2014.

Sport and Recreation development officer Mr Matt Sawyer said the partnership was a great example of Central Coast organisations working together to support both young people and sporting clubs.

“The Youth Inspired

program provides hands on education for young people aged from 16 to 24 in areas such as club governance, managing volunteers, committee roles and budgeting,” said Mr Sawyer.

“This gives them the key skills and knowledge that they need to take on leadership roles in their local sporting clubs.

“Participants also attend a personal development weekend camp where they receive expert tuition in valuable life skills like public speaking and how to manage difficult people, along with some fun teambuilding activities.

“The program helps

sporting clubs to bolster their volunteer numbers with the next generation of volunteers and reinforces the notion that local sporting clubs are great places for young people to learn life skills and to give back to their community.

“The participants receive great training and mentoring, so it’s really a win-win for everyone.”

Media release, 22 Jan 2014 Matt Sawyer, Department of Education and Communities Sport and Recreation

Central Coast Rugby League Expo 2014 Saturday 15th February 2014 The Central Coast Division of Junior Rugby League is hosting a Rugby League Expo on Saturday the 15th of February at Morrie Breen Oval, Wyong Rugby League Club, Kanwal.

The Central Coast Junior & Senior Rugby League district is the largest area in Country Rugby League NSW and is always endeavouring to foster and expand the game at every opportunity. The expo will encompass all stakeholders of Central Coast Rugby League including Junior and Senior Clubs, the Central Coast Centurions, NRL Development Staff, Referee Recruitment, Local Senior Trial, Holden Cup & NSW Cup. As well as Junior & Senior Clubs taking registrations on the day, there will be a host of other activities designed to showcase Rugby League on the Central Coast while promoting the sport and engaging the wider community.

These activities include exhibition games, coaching clinics for all ages, (whether players or not) just come and try, NRL player appearances, food and refreshment vendors and rides etc. The kids can get face painted as their favourite NRL Team Mascot! There will also be on hand a multitude of suppliers and sponsors from apparel to trophies to turf supplies, everything that a Rugby League player and their Club needs.

The day will commence with the Central Coast Centurions, Harold Mathews and SG Ball teams taking on Illawarra in their Round 1 clash in the NSWRL Junior Representative Competition. This competition is regarded as the strongest in the world in 16’s and 18’s age groups, and a big crowd will be a great advantage over our southern rivals.

The day will commence @ 10am with the under 19’s kicking off at 10.30am, Harold Mathews @ 12.00 noon, SG Ball @ 1.30pm, local derby Reserve Grade Wyong Vs Toukley at 1.30pm, 1st Grade Wyong Vs Toukley @ 3.00pm, Holden Cup Roosters Vs Knights @ 4.45pm, NSW Cup Roosters Vs Knights @ 6.30pm.

If you are a member of the Central Coast Rugby League community or just as importantly, a Rugby League fan, come along and join the fun.

Out & About

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126th Gosford Regional Show launched

The Rough Diamonds

ibble Park experienced a carnival atmosphere on Saturday, February 8, with the launch of the Gosford Regional Show at the Gosford City Markets.

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Clowns and Showgirls roved through the market stalls and the stage offered entertainment aimed at pleasing every musical taste.

Laycock St Dance kicked off the day with a Scottish Highland procession through the park to the stage, led by award winning Douglas MacFarland on bagpipes.

The Rough Diamonds added live music with their contemporary country flavour and the duo Just Between Us gave the audiences a sneak preview of their new pop/indie EP. Toni Williams’ students and Gosford Regional Show’s Annual Under 18’s Talent Quest stars showed the lineup of talent that the quest produces.

Mungo the Mad Magician

made an appearance, performing a variety of tricks and illusions for the audience.

More formal proceedings saw the launch of the show at 10:30am with a presentation from current Gosford Showgirl Kaitlin Watts who is currently preparing to represent the Central Coast at the Regional Zone Finals of The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition.

“I’m proud to represent our wonderful Central Coast region at the Zone Finals next month,” said Ms Watts.

Gosford Council’s Arts and Entertainment manager Mr Chris King described all the entertainment that is planned for this year’s 126th Gosford Regional Show.

This will include rides, showbags, side-show, musical entertainment,

exhibitions, market stalls, fine food fare, family and lifestyle pavilion, reptile shows, animal displays, showgirls, talent quest, equestrian events, go-kart races, interactive displays, art and craft competition and displays.

Show co-ordinator Robyn Edmonds~King said: “There’s so much family fun to be had at the Show this year and the competitions are now open.”

Gosford Regional Show is a community event for the entire Central Coast region serving both Gosford City and Wyong Shire.

It attracts an average of 15,000 people each year.

Crazy Clowns

Media release, 10 Feb 2014 Robyn Edmonds-King, Gosford Regional Show Dani and Jacqueline Vesper Showgirl entrants lend a hand at the launch

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Crowne Plaza High School Gunyah Dental Umina Peninsula Village Wamberal Country Club Village Emporium Cafe The Point Cafe The Green Room

West Gosford Bakery - Manns Rd Bazzas Pet Shack Beacon Lighting Blockbuster Chemist Drummond Golf Saratoga/Yattalunga/ Golf Club Davistown Gosford Motor Inn Alloura Waters Village Gosford South Thai Chemist Takeaway Davistown RSL Hungry Jacks IGA Husqvarna Saratoga Shopping Centre/ KFC Cafe Lin Brothers Yattalunga Shopping Centre McDonalds Metro Service Station Somersby Michel’s Patisserie General Store Mobil Service Station Spencer Newsagent General Store Red Rooster Settlers Tavern Springfield Subway Springfield Shopping Supercheap auto Centre Spotlight West Gosford Motel Terrigal Henry Kendall Tavern Surf Club Hotel Rugby Club Library Zanziba Cafe Bowling Club

Wollombi General Store Woy Woy Peninsula Leisure Centre Campbells Home Hardware Wyoming Adelene Village Aldi BP Service Station Brisbane Water Legacy Nursing Community Centre Fitness Centre Wyoming Henry Kendall Village J&B Noodle Bar KFC McDonalds Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Recreational Car Accessories Ten Pin Bowling Westpac Bank-City gate Willows Hotel Woolworths Service Station Wyoming Caravan Park Wyoming Medical Centre Wyoming Public School Wyoming Shopping Village Wyoming Shops corner of Maidens Brush Rd and Warrawilla Wyoming Youth Centre

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Free Classic, Cult and Comedy Alfresco Flicks series of three outdoor movies will be shown in Kibble Park, Gosford, as part of the Summer In the City program.

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Dubbed Alfresco Flicks, the outdoor movies have been based on three themes: Classic, Cult and Comedy, with the first movie, “Roman Holiday”, a classic romance movie being shown on Valentine’s night, Friday, February 14.

The following two movies are “Mamma Mia”, a musical

Green Point Baptist Church invites you to a Market Day and Car Boot Sale to be held in the Green Point Baptist Church carpark, along Avoca Drive in Green Point

Saturday 15 February 9am to 2pm Come and enjoy a morning out and you may even find yourself a bargain There will be fresh produce, tea, coffee and cold drinks available as well as a BBQ sausage sizzle If you would like more information please contact Sponsored by EE FR

movie with an ABBA cult following, will be shown on Saturday, February 22, and “Despicable Me 2”, a children’s comedy to be shown on Saturday, March 1.

“Alfresco Flicks is an exciting event program for Gosford,” said Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch.

“Each event will commence with twilight food markets from 6pm in Kibble Park, located in the centre of Gosford.

“There will also be a number of activities and some entertainment.

“Short films will be shown from 8pm followed by the main feature movie”.

Each movie night will have its own entertainment theme.

For example, the first movie, “Roman Holiday” to be shown on Friday, February 14, will have a Romance theme with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck (the main actors) look-a-likes, Italian props and music. “’Mamma Mia’ will have a Greek Mediterranean

theme with a strong ABBA influence and Despicable Me 2 will feature familyfriendly fun, activities and entertainment,” said Mr Brasch.

A team of dedicated volunteers has been working behind the scenes to bring the theming to life on the night.

“Even wet weather won’t dampen our plans, with the alternative venue being the Youth Arts Warehouse across the road from the park, should this occur,” said Mr Brasch.

“We encourage couples, families and individuals to bring a picnic rug or chair and come along on the nights of Friday, February 14, Saturday, February 22, and Saturday, March 1, from 6pm to experience Alfresco Flicks in Kibble Park”, a series of free Community Spirit events, brought to you by GBID and Gosford Council.

Media release, 28 Jan 2014 Paul Brasch, GBID

Margaret Pomeranz to speak at ABC supporter’s function riends of the ABC Central Coast Branch will host At the Movies presenter Ms Margaret Pomeranz as the guest speaker for its meeting on Friday, March 14, at the Central Coast Leagues Club.

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Ms Pomeranz hosted SBS TV program The Movie Show from 1986 to 2004 jointly with David Stratton.

She then moved to the ABC's At the Movies, jointly with David, from 2005.

The two have worked together for 25 years.

Margaret has also been a producer of various TV documentaries, such as Stone Forever, Inside Out, Front Up, Reel to Reel as well as The Movie Show.

Furthermore, she has been an actress in films,

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Media release, 6 Feb 2014 Klaas Woldring, FABC Central Coast

osford Council will hold a free workshop in partnership with the NRMA on Friday, February 14, at the Erina Centre, to help retirees enjoy their freedom and stay safe on the road.

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The new three hour Active Retirees Safer Driving program will provide older drivers with the opportunity to learn about new risk factors on the roads, as well as helping them to understand new technology, learn about safer reversing and manoeuvring and gain tips on choosing a safe vehicle.

The program also offers retirees a chance to refresh their knowledge of the road rules.

The workshop will be held from 9:30am to 12.30pm with light refreshments provided.

Media release, 29 Jan 2014 Gosford Council media

Gosford Markets Irregular Markets Sunday February 16 Davistown RSL Markets 19 Murna Rd 9am-2pm

Saturday February 22 Impact Centre Markets 19 Chetwynd Road, Erina 9am-2pm

Regular Markets

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EVERY WEEKEND

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Saturday February 15

9:00am-2:00pm

Big Range of Organic Fruit and Vegetables Organic Dry Goods, Free Range Eggs Hot Food Stalls, Clothing Stalls, Flower Entertainment and Much More Stallholders Welcome Please call for bookings or Inquiries

such as The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and has appeared in several Australian comedy programs.

As an anti-censorship campaigner, she has actively spoken out on several official decisions and against production companies refusing to give preview screenings for critics.

Active Retirees Safer Driving program

MANGROVE DISTRICT MARKET Cnr Wisemans Ferry and Waratah Roads Mangrove Mountain 9th March 2014 - 8am till 2pm 2nd Sunday of each Month

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CHAMPIONS MOUNTAIN ORGANICS GREEN MILE BOERS GOAT MEAT & BBQ HANDMADE JAMS AND CHUTNEYS GREAT COFFEE AND FOOD TO GO KATH’S 2ND BREAKFAST AND LOVINGLY MADE ARTS AND CRAFTS Mangrove Mountain Community Hall & Reserve (Corner of Wisemans Ferry Rd & Waratah Rd)

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Ettalong Markets Cnr Schapper & Oceanview Roads, Ettalong Beach 9am-4pm Green Point Monthly Market Day and Car Boot Sale Green Point Baptist Church car park 9am-2pm Terrigal Market Day 92 Serpentine Road 9am -1pm

Sunday February 23 Avoca Beachside Markets Heazlett Park Foreshore 9am-2pm Lions Club of Woy Woy Peninsula Monthly Markets Dunban Road Car Park 9am-1pm Mangrove Mountain Country Markets Cnr Wiseman’s Ferry Rd & Waratah Rd 9am - 2pm

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

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being and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs.

Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

Sydney Welsh Choir Cultural not for profit organisation performing at concerts and various venues to promotoe the Welsh culture with our singing, also performing for charity fund raising.

4369 3378

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Monday Month Toukley RSL Club Homes Ave Toukley 10.00am to 12 noon 4356 9300 www.pcfa.org.au

Rotary Club of Gosford North Computer Groups A very active community minded club with many Gambling Solutions Seniors Computer Club projects focussed on assisting Gambling help counsellors Central Coast Inc. youth. If you are keen to publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au provide free, confidential, Beginners class PC or Mac support our great projects, professional service to Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to Community Groups get involved with our fun club or Fri for most programs – see gamblers, family and friends. discuss joining, please contact website. 10am – 12md or 1pm Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, ABC - “The Friends” Graham Black Support group for Public Gosford, The Entrance.

- 3pm Kincumber & District 0410 509 071, Broadcaster.

4344 7992 Neighbourhood Centre. Mthly grahamblack@iprimus.com.au Aims. safeguard ABC’s Meetings, Guest Speaker at independence, funding, & Central Coast Vietnam Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon Rotary Club of standards. Meetings through Veterans Association 4369 2530 Kariong/Somersby the year + social afternoons Yoga - Ladies Garden Clubs International service club Well-known guest speakers Fully qualified with the improves lives of communities 4341 5170 international yoga teachers Erina Heights in Australia and overseas. Funwww.fabcnsw.org.au association - Kincumber Garden Club filled activities, fellowship and Neighbourhood Centre Meet at 10am 3rd Fri friendship breakfasts. Phillip Central Coast Lapidary Friday 11am to 12.30pm each Month House, 21 Old Mount Penang Club Inc. $6 per session Meetings and garden visits Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am Learn silverwork, Cabochons, 0419 126 100 informal and friendly.

4340 4529 Faceting, Enamelling, Stone New members welcome kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au Tumbling and Polishing Overeaters Anonymous 4384 6750 Fieldtrips and fossicking (OA) U3A Central Coast Weekly Workshops Tue, Thur & 12-step fellowship for those Australasian Native Mature age people are invited Sat 9 - 2.30pm with eating disorders.

Orchid Society to participate in a wide range Cultivation and conservation of Thur 7 - 10pm No dues, fees, or weigh ins. of courses to broaden the 4362 2246 Stone Building. Anglican Aust Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, mind and make new friends Church Narara Community Centre, 2 0408 704 701 Central Coast Over 30s Mann St. Gosford, Pandala Rd Narara - 8pm www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au Social Group Inc Thursday 2:15pm 4340 5157 We offer social contact, www.oa.org Wyoming entertainment events & new 0412 756 446 Matcham Garden Club Community Centre friendships for people in their Monthly Meetings and Garden History Groups Programs and activities incl.

30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc.

Visits with speakers and Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Our events range from; Brisbane Water discussions relating to rare Breakfast’s, Community Live Music, House Parties, Historical Society and unusual plants.

Markets, Out of School Hours Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ • Coach tours • School New comers welcome Care, Play Group 4323 7483 Picnics, Trips Away & lots educational tours • Annual Every 2nd Thur manager@wyomingcc.org.au more.

Street Stalls • Participation 12noon to 2.30pm For a FREE calendar call in History Heritage Week 4367 6292 Kadam Sharawa Sharon on 0432 760 272 or Celebration Margaret Pearce Institute Inc email cco30s@live.com.au 4325 2270 Wamberal Tibetan Buddhist Group Garden Club Inc Offering Courses in Buddhist Community Care Fellowship of First 10am 3rd Tue Philosophy from Services - Central Coast Fleeters Central Coast related outing following week Beginning to Advanced Level.

Memory lane - Doing things For anyone interested in Visitors Welcome All welcome at Green Point together Café early history or early family Terrigal Rotary Hall Community Centre For people with memory histories. Don’t need to be a 4384 5193 Meditation every Thursday loss & their carers to enjoy a First Fleeter.

4385 2205 7-8pm relaxing coffee morning with Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat Health Groups 0467 558 672 others experiencing similar 10:30am 4323 1849 circumstances Alcoholics Anonymous Music Kariong Neighbourhood 10am to 11.30am If you want to drink, Centre Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Soundwaves that’s your business.

‘A friendly, caring, Safe and Gosford 2nd Wednesday Men’s acapella 4 part harmony If you want to stop, Connected Community’ 4324 4244 chorus - for all ages, all that’s our business.

We provide information about welcome 7:00pm Mon Central Meet every Sat - Progress Gosford 50+ Leisure and local services - Counselling, Coast Leagues Club Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming early childhood nurse, legal Learning Centre 0405 030 945 8pm advice, computer classes, Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, randtbale@bigpond.com 4323 3890 room hire, equipment hire, Tai Chi, Scrabble, Darts, Political Party advertising, playgroups, Table Tennis, Indoor Bowls, Dying with Dignity NSW, friendship groups, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, Central Coast Greens Central Coast Health and fitness groups, Gentle Swimming, Line Branch of Greens NSW, Working to give those parenting groups, cooking Dancing, Cards, Variety Social, active regarding ecological suffering unrelievedly from classes and zumba.

Womens Group, Zumba, sustainability, social and terminal or incurable illness 4340 1724 Crochet, Computers economic justice, peace and the legal right to request & 4324 4749 non-violence, grassroots receive medical help to die Kincumber democracy and getting elected Quarterly Meetings Neighbourhood Centre Gosford Politics 3rd Thur 4369 8053 • Personal development in the Pub centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au • Community Garden Come and solve the problems centralcoastgreens@gmail.com GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step • Counselling of the world over a friendly Mental Health Self Help Group Probus Clubs • Meditation drink and a bite to eat. Guest - Helping thousands to recover • Support and friendship speakers.

All Probus clubs have from mental health challenges Groups First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s interesting guest speakers, for more than 55 years to find • Music and Movement for Tavern 161 Mann St, Gosford a GROW group near you call friendly atmosphere, make new under 5 0438 363 108 friends, fellowship. intellectual 1800 558 268 or visit • Yoga stimulus, and social activities. www.grow.net.au • Rooms for hire I AM LOST GROW Groups meet weekly all 4363 1044 Deep Conversations & Probus Club of Avoca year round systematic exercises for 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Koolewong, Point Clare understanding my self & my Beach Bowling Club Meals on Wheels & Tascott Progress place in life. www.probussouthpacific.org/ Delivered meals and flexible Association Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and microsites/avocabeach food options for people with a Aims to provide resources for modern knowledge.

4368 6157 4384 3741 functional disability communication.

0425 296 783 4382 9401 Special guests, community www.gurdjieff.org.au Probus Club of Brisbane involvement, heritage, diversity, Central Coast Prostate Water (Gosford) education, safety and small Mingaletta Aboriginal 1st Wed 10am - Legacy Cancer Support Group business opportunities.

Torres Strait Islander House, Opp Gosford (Gosford) Point Clare Community Hall Corporation Swimming Centre Meet last Friday Month The Mingaletta community 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly.

4365 0044 Terrigal Uniting Church centre provides its members 0411 266 325 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal Public Speaking and other community groups a 9.30am to 12 noon meeting place and referal hub Develop confidence by 4367 9600 for education, health, wellimproving your speaking skills. www.pcfa.org.au

Meetings are entertaining and educational.

Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club Alternate Saturdays Avoca Beach Hotel - Avoca Drive 10.00am.

4341 6842 jancummings@y7mail.com

Blue Gum Flat Toastmasters Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Ourimbah RSL 4362 7227

Travel Friendship Force Central Coast A travel club with a difference!

See a country from the inside and change the way you see the world.

Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world.

We in turn host small groups from other clubs.

4388 9435 www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au

Women’s Groups

Brisbane Waters Breakfast Toastmasters Club 8:30am-10:30am 2nd and Last Sat each month - The Hive and Library Erina Shopping Centre 0459 240 183

Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 4384 3696

Diggers@The Entrance Toastmasters Convenient daytime meetings 2nd and 4th Mondays 10.30am to 12.30pm 4365 2751

Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 10am - 2pm RSL Club 4344 5812 0412 773 441

Gosford City Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling Club 7:30 to 9:30pm 4340 1929

Gosford RSL Sub-branch Women’s Auxiliary Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families.

RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336

emcloon@bigpond.net.au

Special Interest CCLC Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge-partner not required for most sessions. www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Central Coast Leagues Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon 4323 3456 cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au

Inner Wheel Club of Gosford North Women making a difference with friendship, personal service and international understanding. Social activities combined with fund raising for local, national and international projects. 2nd Wed 7pm Phillip House Kariong 4324 7176

Central Coast gosfordnorthiw@live.com.au Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Soroptimist International Spinning and weaving, Brisbane Water patchwork and quilting, felting Soroptimists speak for women and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quiting bees and girls of all nations through awareness advocacy and - Day and Night Groups action by supporting national 4325 4743 and international programs www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd Central Coast Campus Wamberal Friends Inc 4367 6331 Post school learning, sibrisbanewater@siswp.org advocacy, dinners, discussions, speakers, awards, Kincumber View Club newsletters and special For ladies looking for a place projects to make friends. Interesting 4324 0023 speakers, lunch, bus trips, sonhopk@bigpond.net.au movie days and home www.cccampusfriends.org functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am Central Coast 4390 2527 Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the Terrigal View Club ceramics knowlede, experience Luncheon meeting followed and skills of members and the by a guest speaker 1st Wed, general public.

Also outings and functions Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and mthly. Breakers Club Dover Rd Wamberal social events - Annual exhibitions 4365 1120 in May and December - Open Day in Sept WOWGIRLS Wave info@ccpotters.org of Wisdom Inc 4324 5343 WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local Indoor Bowls businesses around a common Mixed Social theme of wellbeing. to share Central Coast Leagues Club wisdom and explore lifes Come learn this friendy game potential. for all ages!

Regular Powwows, WOW 5 sessions weekly Wisdom gatherings, WOW 4363 2360 43686811 days and WOW courses check our website for activities. www.wowgirls.com.au

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here, see www.duckscrossing.org/publications. html for the forms or contact COAST Community News on 4325 7369

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Coast Community News - February 12, 2014 - Page 19

Glenda wins members’ badge draw

Try Brackets and Jam on Valentine’s Day

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osford RSL Club member Glenda Fox won the club’s members’ badge draw of $26,500 recently.

Gosford RSL Club marketing manager Ms Jacquie Miller said managers and staff were so pleased when local member Glenda won the draw.

“The customer service manager who drew the membership number was just as excited as Glenda, screaming and jumping up and down.

“Word spread quickly and members came from all areas to congratulate the very happy winner,” she

said.

The club later received a letter of thanks from Glenda which said: “I would like to send a huge thank you for my lucky win.”

“The last two years of my life have been pretty tough; I lost my mum, then my brother in law, then a good friend, and my dad just three months ago.

“My husband and four kids are pretty happy also.

“We will buy an outdoor spa (have been wanting one

forever) and I will give my kids $$$.

“The rest will go on the mortgage; maybe a good new, second hand car.

“A lovely lady read my tea leaves in November.

“She told me I would be winning some money soon; looks like she was right.

“Happy days.”

he next Brackets and Jam event will be held at Kincumba Mountain on Friday, February 14.

The event will be held on Valentine’s Day for the second time in its history and will feature an evening of love songs from Stu Tyrrell, Snez and The Shane Romeyn Solution.

Stu Tyrrell is an alternative-folk singersongwriter based in Sydney.

He is a classically trained singer and multiinstrumentalist (vocals, classical guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo, tin whistle and bass guitar).

Stu is an established bass player and backing vocalist, having toured Australia and New Zealand with Blaze Bayley and Paul DiAnno in 2012.

Since auditioning for Machine Head early last year, Stu has started a new challenge as an alternative/

folk singer-songwriter.

Stu’s influences include Ash Grunwald, Ben Harper, Josh Pyke and Xavier Rudd.

Snez, a maverick in the independent music scene, has spent the last two years touring Australia with her co-writer, producer and guitarist, Stewart Peters, squeezing their world into a van for months at a time, visiting remote and regional Australia, sharing stories and songs.

She has shared the stage with notable artists including Renee Geyer, Jenny Morris, Robyne Dunn, Mahalia Barnes, Gangajang and has been co-writing and performing with Peters, a man of many talents, for five years.

Stewart cut his production teeth with the

Email, 3 Feb 2014 Jacquie Miller, Gosford RSL CLUB

Come to a light-filled studio and enjoy learning a new skill or increasing those you have in a friendly positive atmosphere.

For details go to www.zoefletcher.com or call Zoe Fletcher on 0497 766 522

For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

Cinema in the Park screening Roman Holiday, 5pm, Kibble Park Australian Plant Society Central Coast group meeting, Phillip House, Kariong, 7:30pm Opening of A Central Vision, Gosford Regional Gallery Brackets and Jam, Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm Film Global, The Hub, Erina, 6:30pm

Sunday Feb 16 The CHANGINGface, Lizottes Kincumber Managing horses on small properties seminar, Green Point Community Centre, Fellowship of Australian Writers, Gosford Hotel, 10am

Central Coast Jazz League, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2pm-5pm

Tuesday Feb 18 Central Coast Art Society Paint Out, back of Sea Scouts, Masons Pde, Gosford

Wednesday Feb 19 Erina Chamber of Commerce networking event, Erina Fair, 6pm-8pm

Thursday Feb 20 Caravana Sun, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 8pm-11pm

Friday Feb 21 Dancing with the Central Coast Stars, Laycock St Theatre

Saturday Feb 22 Cinema in the Park screening Mamma Mia,

Email, 7 Feb 2014 Noel Plummer, Brackets and Jam

Weekly Art Classes and One day Workshops

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Friday Feb 14

Australian rock producers Vanda & Young (AC/DC, Rose tattoo, Flash and the Pan, Choirboys, The Angels and The Easybeats) at Alberts Productions during the ’80’s.

Stewart has since moved into an acoustic/adult pop genre and has had continuing success as a writer/producer with various artists.

The Shane Romeyn solution are an original two piece roots/rock band who have been working the Central Coast music scene for many years and will release their second album titled “Golden Ave” in April.

5pm, Kibble Park 4 Seasons Art and Film evening, Kariong Eco Gardens, 6pm-9pm

Sunday Feb 23 Central Coast Jazz League concert, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2pm5pm, free

Tuesday Feb 25 Central Coast Art Society Paint Out, Amy St Jetty, Davistown

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Wednesday Feb 26 Sam Buckingham, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford Bush Poets Meeting, Gosford Hotel, 7pm

Friday Feb 28 Staged play reading, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford, 7:30pm

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Coalition renege on San Remo centre funding ederal Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall said she was devastated that the Coalition Government would not be funding the new youth support centre at San Remo.

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The 27-year-old was Guildford, one was in olice have arrested and charged three members of ‘Brothers group.

He was refused bail, charged with: Attempt Auburn and one was in for Life’, two of which were from the Wyong LGA, following a proactive operation throughout Sydney and the Central Coast on appeared at Wyong Local to possess unauthorised Kellyville.

The operation was Attempt to Court on Thursday, pistol; Wednesday, January 8.

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Theme Park to rival Opera House and Harbour Bridge as a tourist attraction

‘Brothers for Life’ members arrested

Police alleged that two of the men were actively involved in directing many of the gang’s illegal activities and believe their arrests would seriously disrupt the group’s criminal agendas.

Around 2pm, detectives from the State Crime Command's Middle Eastern Organised Crime Squad (MEOCS) were joined by specialist police, and officers from the South

West Metro, North West Metro and Northern Regions, in executing seven search warrants at properties in Sydney and the Central Coast.

As a result of the operation, three men were arrested including alleged gang leader 31-year-old Farhad Qaumi from Chittaway Bay; a 29-year-old man from Wyong; and a 27-year-old man from Auburn.

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charged with a variety of offences, before being refused bail to appear before court on Thursday, January 9.

Quami was charged with two counts of possess unauthorised pistol; possess unauthorised prohibited firearm; two counts of supply prohibited drug (Large Commercial Quantity); supply prohibited drug (Indictable Quantity); and knowingly direct criminal activities of

January 9, with the case adjourned to March 7; he was again refused bail.

The 29-year-old was charged with: possess unauthorised pistol; possess unauthorised prohibited firearm; two counts of supply prohibited drug (Large Commercial Quantity); supply prohibited drug (Indictable Quantity); and knowingly direct criminal activities of group.

He was also refused bail.

possess unauthorised prohibited firearm; Two counts of supply prohibited drug (Large Commercial Quantity); Supply prohibited drug (Indictable Quantity); and Participate in criminal group.

He was refused bail and appeared in Parramatta Local Court on Thursday, January 9.

Of the seven search warrants executed by police, three were in Wyong, one was in Villawood, one was in

part of an ongoing investigation by Strike Force Sitella, which was formed by MEOCS to investigate a number of shootings in Sydney during the second half of 2013.

Strike Force Sitella has resulted in police arresting eleven people and preferring 73 charges, as well as seizing three handguns, two shotguns and quantities of illicit drugs.

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he first designs for the Chinese Cultural Village Theme Park $500 million in a tourism Central Coast and will inbound tourism to NSW definitely create new jobs will almost double by project at Warnervale have now been released, with a giant project very often.”

Council is yet to and flow on benefits for 2020, becoming NSW’s gold Buddha as the centrepiece of an $80 million ‘Thanksgiving international receive a Development local retailers and the largest Temple’.

The Temple is one of seven major sections planned for the 15 hectare theme park, expected to open in 2015, with other themed sections being the China City Gate Tang and Song Cultural Academy, Water towns, Panda paradise, Wyong Theatre, and Royal Villa.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton attended the launch of the ‘Thanksgiving

Temple’ in Shanghai on December 28, where the Temple project was officially blessed by Taiwanese Buddhist Monk Abbott Zeng.

“It is incredibly exciting to start seeing the vision for the Theme Park, and I think now that people can see the images, they will start to appreciate the scale of the proposal and what it could mean for our

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Shire,” said Cr Eaton.

“The developers have long been telling us that this Theme Park will be up there with the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge in terms of tourist attractions.

“There is no doubt it is unique, being the first time a part of China has been recreated overseas.

“You certainly don’t see an investment of

Application for the Theme Park, but sold the land, which is adjacent to the Warnervale Airport, to the Australian Chinese Theme Park Pty Ltd in 2012 for $10 million.

“This project represents a huge boost to Wyong in terms of tourism and economic development,” said the mayor.

“It will be one of the only major manmade attractions on the

hospitality sector.

In-bound Chinese tourism to Australia has been steadily increasing in the past few years, with 700,000 tourists spending over $4 billion in 2012, according to a report by Tourism Australia.

With Chinese tourism growing by an average of 20% each year, Destination NSW’s China Tourism Strategy predicts that the value of Chinese

market in terms of visitor arrivals, visitor nights and expenditure.

“Combined with our plans for a regional airport just across the Freeway from this site, I can see our local economy thriving in the next decade and providing a brighter future for our residents.

Media release, 14 Jan 2014 Wyong Council media

the Wyong Shire

Ms Hall received news this week that the Abbott Government was refusing to honour a funding commitment to build the Gulgul Barang Youth Support Centre in San Remo – despite the funds being allocated in the budget prior to the last election.

“The former Labor Government committed $2.7 million to build the Gulgul Barang Youth Support Centre last year,” said Ms Hall.

“This was real money that was allocated in the budget papers and a DA was due to be lodged shortly.

“Yet now the Federal Minister Warren Truss is refusing to honour that funding commitment, so the new centre can no longer go ahead.

“So many people put so much hard work into the proposal for this project.

“It would have been a major boost for the region and a significant support centre for young people in the northern areas of Wyong Shire.

“I am devastated that this project is not being supported by the Coalition Government.

“It was such a

worthwhile project and would have helped so many young people in the area.

“It would have offered support with employment training, skills development, health care, cultural engagement and mentoring.

“The Federal Minister claims the project could not go ahead because it was due to be funded through proceeds from the Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT).

“But this is simply not true.

“When the former Federal Labor Government announced funding for the project last year it was not reliant on money from the MRRT. “The project was fully funded through the budget process with projections that came out of Treasury.

“It was also announced prior to the caretaker period.

“The Coalition Government has simply chosen not to support this region and to turn its back on services in the northern suburbs of Wyong Shire.”

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Centre was proposed by a community partnership involving the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, the San Remo Neighbourhood Centre, Central Coast Medicare Local, Youth Connections, ET Australia and the local advisory group of Better Futures, Local Solutions.

Darkinjung LALC also donated the land where the new centre was due to be built.

San Remo Neighbourhood Centre manager Jillian Hogan said she was also disappointed that the centre no longer had government support.

“We desperately need this new Gulgul Barang Centre because existing services are already so stretched,” she said.

“How can we build our service delivery in the north of the Shire when we don’t have the infrastructure to support it?”

Darkinjung LALC CEO Mr Sean Gordon said he was disappointed the centre did not receive funding.

“This project was set to bring about much needed infrastructure

Federal Member for Shortland Jill Hall MP, with CEO of Darkinjung LALC Sean Gordon and Manager of the San Remo Neighbourhood Centre Jillian Hogan, discussing plans

to address critical factors within our region including social exclusion, youth dislocation from informal support networks and poor public transport for training and education.

“While we feel let down by this latest development, we are

exploring other avenues to rectify the situation, with hope that all is not lost.

“Clearly the needs of the community outweigh any political agenda.

“Given the growing population of the North Wyong area, there is a huge need for community infrastructure that

supports the growing demands of the community in the form of employment, education, training and health,” said Mr Gordon.

Media release, 6 Feb 2014 Sean Gordon, Darkinjung LALC Media release, 6 Feb 2014 Lisa McDermott, Office of Jill Hall MP

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Coast Community News - February 12, 2014 - Page 21

Mariners’ home loss put down to team rebuilding

MacMasters Beach perform well at Navy Australian Open he MacMasters Beach Debates placed fourth in the Reserve Men’s division at the Navy Australian Open held in Stockton from February 7 to 9.

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The Navy Australian Open has a race distance of 400 metres with wet starts and finishes.

Crews rowed three round robin races before they moved to an elimination round and raced off in the finals of each division.

The Navy Australian Open brought 3,500 rowers, officials, friends, family and supporters to the Newcastle area.

NAVY is the naming rights holder of the 201314 Australian Surf Rowers League Series which consists of 25 events around Australia from September

entral Coast Mariners suffered a 3-1 defeat to Melbourne Victory in their round 18 Hyundai A-League clash at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, February 8.

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A brace to James Troisi combined with a goal to Archie Thompson sealed Melbourne’s seventh victory of the campaign.

Bernie Ibini had put the Mariners ahead in the 11th minute, however, the youngster’s goal wasn’t enough for the yellow and navy in front of 9,138 at the Club’s idyllic bayside base.

The Mariners started the match the brighter of the two sides and had a few chances to open their account early on.

Three minutes in, new defensive recruit Eddy Bosnar was handed a dangerous free kick opportunity outside the area, but he fired his leftfoot shot powerfully wide of the post.

Attacking ace Ibini netted his first goal since returning from Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai SIPG just after the 10 minute mark after combining with left back Joshua Rose following his impressive run down the left.

And, the Mariners had a good chance to double their advantage shortly after as former East Gosford Rams player Matt Simon provided a pinpoint pass to Ibini.

However, Victory shot stopper Nathan Coe did well to thwart the Central Coast young gun.

Bosnar almost doubled the home side’s lead just

before the half hour mark as he struck a brilliant free kick from range.

Unfortunately for Phil Moss’ men, Bosnar’s shot was deflected away for a corner.

Only moments later, Thompson had a oneon-one chance with Liam Reddy, but the sometime Socceroo failed to trouble the Central Coast gloveman as he pushed his effort wide.

The visitors had another opportunity to restore parity to the clash soon after as Guilherme Finkler tried his luck after linking with Thompson, but he was denied by New Zealand international Storm Roux who cleared the ball to safety.

Victory levelled the score on the stroke of half time via the boot of James Troisi after a free kick from Finkler rebounded off the woodwork and kindly into the path of the former Atalanta man.

Melbourne started the second stanza brightly and took the lead in the 50th minute after defender Adama Traore found Thompson following great build up play.

Thompson made no mistake as he netted his first goal against the Mariners in 11 matches.

Only moments later, the yellow and navy were awarded a free kick

following Pablo Contreras’ challenge on Sterjovski.

Former Suwon Bluewing’s man Bosnar fired a shot on target, forcing Coe into a diving save.

Sterjovski came close to finding an equaliser for the yellow and navy just before the hour mark as he sent his shot wide of goal after linking with Ibini.

Melbourne added to the scoreboard only minutes later as Troisi found the net for the second time in the encounter after connecting with former Mariner and onloan Celtic FC midfielder Tom Rogic.

Former Perth Glory man Isaka Cernak was introduced for Sterjovski with 25 minutes left to play, making him the first player in Australia’s top flight to represent six Hyundai A-League clubs.

However the goals from Troisi and Thompson proved

enough for Victory to clinch all three points.

Central Coast Mariners’ boss Moss refused to dwell on the defeat post match.

“I think we can certainly take some positives out of this,” Moss said.

“I am very happy with my players and the way they fought until the end.

“No one threw in the towel, everyone was fighting until the end and we could have had another couple of goals on another day.

“I was very happy with our first half performance,” he added.

“I thought we did very well and we probably should have gone 2-0 up with Bernie’s chance, but it wasn’t to be.

“It’s a rebuilding year and we’re going to get these results in a rebuilding year.

“We just have to bounce back next week,” he said.

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Page 22 - February 12, 2014 - Coast Community News

$100,000 federal funding for Brendan Franklin Oval

Marlins celebrate come-frombehind win entral Coast Marlins defeated second placed Blacktown Workers, 5-3, at Baseball Park, Springfield, on Sunday, February 9.

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Karen Tucker (Gosford Council), Ben Spackman, Lucy Wicks MP, Colleen Worthy-Jennings, Graham Boland (CRL)

Terrigal sportsground will receive a $100,000 funding boost from the Federal Government, as part of the election commitments delivered by Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

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Brendan Franklin Oval will be fitted with lighting upgrades and better drainage to significantly improve the facilities for

players, coaches and spectators.

“Last year, when a bit of rain came, you couldn’t play on the oval,” Terrigal Junior

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Rugby League Football Club president Mr Ben Spackman said.

“I’m very happy that Lucy’s delivering on her election promise.

“Rugby league keeps kids off the streets, playing with their mates and is so important for this area.”

Ms Wicks has inspected the ground and said it would allow the club’s resources to reach the Australian standard, and increase local participation.

“Brendan Franklin Oval is one of the busiest ovals on the Central Coast.

“This funding means it will be able to be used on a more regular basis,” said Ms Wicks.

“In our first six months, the Coalition has already delivered $10.5 million worth of promises for the Robertson electorate.

“Woy Woy Oval and Gosford’s Kibbleplex are also set to be redeveloped as part of our Growth Plan.”

Gosford Council director of economic and community development Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings said the funding was a terrific outcome.

“The club has care, control and management of the entire facility at Brendan Franklin Oval under a licence agreement between Gosford City Council and the club.

“This is a successful club, and this grant will help them maintain a good quality

playing surface,” said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

Country Rugby League infrastructure officer Mr Graham Boland said the Federal Government’s support would relieve the burden on council and the competition.

“It badly needs some drainage and lighting – so this money will help, it’s tremendous.”

Media release, 4 Feb 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

The win ensures the Marlins remain in fourth place on the State Baseball League ladder with two games remaining.

Sunday’s match saw the Marlins with several opportunities to score runs early, however, they were unable to come up with the big hit - stranding six runners on base through the first three innings.

On the defensive side of things, good defence allowed pitcher Paul Anderson to cruise through the first three innings without a runner reaching base.

It was in the top of the fourth though that Blacktown struck.

Their strong lineup collecting four hits in the inning to take a 3-0 lead.

The Marlins responded in the bottom of the fifth innings when loading the bases with hits to Jason Rees and walks to Moko Moanaroa and Pat Maat.

With two outs, Josh Tippett came up with the clutch single to right field, and a Blacktown fielding

error saw all three runners cross the plate to tie the game at 3-3.

Tippett then scored when Jake Phelps singled for a 4-3 lead.

Anderson got back into rhythm and put up scoreless innings again, supported from defensive plays by Boss Moanaroa, Maat and Tippett.

Jason Rees led off the bottom of the sixth inning with a single and would later score on a Blacktown wild pitch to take a 5-3 lead.

Paul Anderson got through 6.2 innings pitched and was relieved in the seventh inning with two runners on base and two outs; brother Craig got a ground out to end the threat.

Craig then completed the eighth and ninth innings, earning the save and the win for the Marlins.

Marlins will travel to Baulkham Hills on Wednesday, February 12, to take on number one Baulkham Hills.

Media release, 9 Feb 2014 Central Coast Marlins

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Tori to compete in Sochi

0.01 keeps Matt Graham out of Olympic final

arara’s Matt Graham has placed seventh in the final of the Men’s Mogul Freestyle Skiing event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, missing out on qualification for the superfinal by 0.01 of a point.

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Graham scored 23.31, behind America’s Patrick Deneen who scored 23.32.

He scored higher than Deneen in turns and air but his speed was just a fraction off.

Matt, coached by Steve Desovich and Jerry Grossi, trains at the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia and the NSW Institute of Sport.

He belongs to the Perisher Winter Sports Club, with his Australian training base at Perisher and his overseas training base at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA. Graham, who attended Central Coast Grammar School and Sydney Distance Education High school, has deferred a Bachelor of Engineering (civil) and a Bachelor of Business at the University of Newcastle to pursue his Olympic dream.

The 19-year-old placed fourth in his first World Championships in March last year, placed seventh at the Sochi test event and 10th at the Deer Valley World Cup early last year.

Graham joined the Perisher Winter Sports Club Mogul program at the age of six with his three siblings.

He tried all aspects of skiing but Moguls was his favourite.

He has been a natural at the sport, showing world class potential and dominating Australian junior events.

As a junior in 2009 he got the opportunity to train with his hero Dale Begg- Smith and said he knew then that he wanted to qualify for the Sochi Games in 2014.

He first made his mark on the world stage as a 15-year-old, placing 27th in

his debut in the final World Cup qualification event prior to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

His first full World Cup season should have been 2010/11 but a serious stress fracture had him off skis for a long period and put him back a year.

Graham started the 2013/14 season with an equal best fourth placing at the Ruka World Cup in December.

From the following four World Cups leading into his Olympic selection. his best result was eighth in Deer Valley.

Graham said his goal for Sochi was to “execute my run to the best my ability”.

“Results will then take care of themselves.”

Website, 11 Feb 2014 Australian Olympic Team

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ast Gosford’s Victoria ‘Tori’ Pendergast will compete in the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi in the women’s downhill alpine skiing event.

Victoria, 23, started competing in 2010 and said her career highlight to date was winning silver in the slalom at the 2013 North America Cup. As a child, Tori was on a family holiday at the snow when Disabled Wintersports Australia spotted her on the slopes.

Having opened her and her family’s eyes to the world of Paralympic ski racing, Tori attended a number of camps with the APC development squad and, in 2010, made her competitive debut at the New Zealand Winter Games.

Born missing the lower part of her spine, Tori is suited to sit-skiing and embraced the idea of

hurtling down a mountain at top speed in a custom built sled.

Most recently, she won a silver and bronze medal in the slalom and super G at the 2013 North America Cup as well as a bronze medal in the giant slalom at the 2013 IPC World Cup in Thredbo.

Tori’s life is firmly focused on skiing and when she’s not training, loves to free ski.

She admires some of the top sit-skiers in the world including Americans Alana Nichols and Laura Stevens and hopes to one day win a Paralympic medal.

Away from skiing, Tori also enjoys kayaking as well as catching up with her

friends and enjoying good food.

She has recently graduated with a degree in business and marketing and would like to one day work for a large and well-known brand.

On the slopes though, her ultimate goal is to win a Paralympic medal or win the World Cup Globe title and she continues to train in the northern hemisphere to reach her goal.

The Women’s Alpine Skiing Downhill Sitting event will begin on March 8.

Website, 10 Feb 2013 Australian Paralympic Committee