Issue 086 of COAST Community News

E

FRE

July 09, 2014

Your independent local newspaper

-

Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 86

Grieve Cl bridge reaches first completed stage inister for Roads and F r e i g h t Duncan Gay was joined by Minister for the Central Coast Rob Stokes and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein on Tuesday, July 1, to inspect the first completed stage of the new bridge over Grieve Close at West Gosford.

M

Minister Gay said the completed work was part of the NSW Government’s $170 million Central Coast Highway intersection upgrade.

“More than 55,000 vehicles a day travel along the Central Coast Highway at West Gosford and the bridge is being built in three stages, so the road can remain open causing minimal impact to

Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes; Roads and Maritime Services regional manager for the Hunter Ms Anna Zycki, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Minister for Roads and Freight Mr Duncan Gay

motorists,” Minister Gay said.

When completed, the new bridge will be about 23.5 metres long, 30 metres

wide and include 14 precast and pre-tensioned concrete ‘Super T’ girders, each weighing 33 tonnes.

Mr Stokes said motorists

got the first look at the new bridge when westbound traffic was moved onto the completed section. ”Now that traffic has

been diverted onto the new section of the bridge, work has now started on the second stage,” Mr Stokes said.

“The bridge is expected to be finished in late 2014, weather permitting.”

Mr Holstein said the Central Coast Highway intersection upgrade at West Gosford involved widening and realigning Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd to form a single intersection with traffic lights.

Minister Gay said: “The $170 million upgrade is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver safe, efficient and high quality services and infrastructure to the community and businesses of the Central Coast.”

Major work started in November 2013 and is expected to be completed in late 2016, weather permitting.

Media release, 1 Jul 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

NRMA welcomes increased spending on Coast roads he recently announced NSW Budget has resulted in a $15.8 million increase in spending on Central Coast roads over 2014-15, including funds for the continued construction of the Central Coast Highway and planning for future widening of the Pacific Motorway in two locations.

T

Spending on Central Coast roads has increased from $54.1 million in last year’s budget, to $69.9 million in 2014-15.

NRMA local director Kyle Loades welcomed the NSW Government’s new funding commitments.

“The injection of new funds into important projects is absolutely essential to help relieve congestion and improve traffic flow in the area,” said Mr Loades.

“Even though getting the

planning underway is just the first phase of these longawaited major projects, the money will come as a relief to local motorists.”

Funding allocations in the Central Coast region included: $24 million to continue construction of the upgrade of the Central Coast Highway intersection with Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd at West Gosford; $1.6 million to continue planning for the future widening of the

Pacific Motorway between Kariong interchange and Somersby interchange; $6 million to continue planning for the widening of the Pacific Motorway between Wyong Rd and the Doyalson Link Rd; $12 million for Gosford Council to continue construction for the replacement of railway level crossing on Woy Woy Rd at Horsfield Bay; $2.5 million to complete planning and commence early works for the Pacific Highway

and Wyong Rd intersection upgrade at Tuggerah (as part of the $5 million project allocation in 2014/15); $2.5 million to complete planning and commence early works for the Wyong Rd with Enterprise Dr intersection upgrade (as part of the $5 million project allocation in 2014/15); $2 million to complete planning and commence early works for the upgrade of Wyong Rd between Mingara Dr and Tumbi Rd; $1.5 million to continue planning for widening the Pacific Highway to four lanes between Parsons Rd and Ourimbah St, Lisarow;

$800,000 to continue planning for the future upgrade of the Pacific Highway between Manns Rd, Narara and Parsons Rd, Lisarow; $3.8 million to repair The Entrance Bridge over Tuggerah Lake on Central Coast Highway; $10 million to continue construction of the upgrade of the intersection of Terrigal Dr and Charles Kay Dr. The NSW Government has budgeted $283.7 million for road safety, including $240 million for the Community Road Safety Fund.

Mr Loades said the NRMA called for all

money hypothecated from camera detected fines and reinvested into road safety in 2012 and the NSW Government listened by creating the Community Road Safety Fund.

“It’s important that we continue to see hypothecated funding for the Community Road Safety Fund retained in 2014-15, regardless of the number of traffic fines,” Mr Loades said.

Media release, 18 Jun 2014 The National Roads and Motorists’ Association

Directory

Page 2 - July 09, 2014 - Coast Community News

Chance to Win!

Gosford LGA emergency services directory

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Net work 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

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

Family and Relationships

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

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Counselling Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 CatholicCare: 4356 2600 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Problems, Habits & Addiction G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9726 6625 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848

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

Welfare Services

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

Donnison St. Restaurant 4325 3510 Gosford Family Support 4340 1585 Horizons Family Services 4351 5008 Meals on Wheels Gosford 4363 7111 Woy Woy 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford - 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

also, see the Not for Profit organisations directory inside Community Access Edition 346

News Phone 4325 7369 Fax 4321 0940

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said the number of premises to be covered in Woy Woy would be announced once planning and design work was completed.

She said the agreement expanded the trial already announced in Umina.

End users are expected to be eligible to connect to high speed services in 2015.

Ms Wicks said that the project would provide much needed relief for the region, which has traditionally had poor broadband infrastructure.

“We have taken the steps to get this project on track after so many years of misinformation and frustration,” Ms Wicks said.

“These upgrades will truly revolutionise the way people

Under current policy, the general manager is able to determine applications below $15 million providing there are less than six objections to the proposal.

Councillors voted unanimously for the decision to “make no alterations to the delegations of the CEO”.

Cr Vicki Scott spoke against the recommendation saying she was “really surprised” when she read of the proposal to change the general manager’s delegations.

“I only saw this on the agenda, like the rest of the members of the

public; that was the first time I saw it.”

She said it was a “threat to democratic integrity” and it would be a “sad day” if it ever happened.

“Councillors are elected by the community and have a responsibility to represent the interests of the community.

“The general manager was not elected to represent the interests of the community.

“I understand it’s about streamlining processes but this would be at a cost of representation to the public.

“We wouldn’t be needed,” said Cr Scott.

Cr Chris Burke echoed Cr Scott’s sentiments.

“I believe it is our democratic right to represent the people and I don’t want that right taken away,” said Cr Burke.

Cr Hilary Morris said giving the general manager authority to make such decisions “would have

Your independent local newspaper, published fortnightly on a Tuesday and focusing on issues specifically affecting post code areas; 2250 - Bucketty, Calga, Central Mangrove, East Gosford, Erina, Erina Fair, Glenworth Valley, Gosford, Greengrove, Holgate, Kariong, Kulnura, Lisarow, Lower Mangrove, Mangrove Creek, Mangrove Mountain, Matcham, Mooney Mooney Creek, Mount White, Narara, Niagara Park, North Gosford, Peats Ridge, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Somersby, Springfield, Tascott, Ten Mile Hollow, Upper Mangrove, Wendoree Park, West Gosford, Wyoming and 2251 - Avoca Beach, Bensville, Bouddi, Copacabana, Davistown, Green Point, Kincumber, MacMasters Beach, Picketts Valley, Saratoga, Yattalunga 2260 - Foresters Beach, North Avoca, Terrigal, Wamberal

Publisher/Editor: Cec Bucello

Journalist: Kaitlin Watts

Graphic design: Justin Stanley

Sales Manager: Val Bridge

Assistant Journalists: Sarah Webb Lachlan Leeming Shayna Goodworth Victoria Power

Ph: 4325 7369 Email: editorial@duckscrossing.org Next Edition: Coast Community News 087 Deadline: July 21 Publication date: July 23 Contributions welcomed Letters to the editor and other contributions are welcomed and should be addressed to: COAST Community News PO Box 1056, Gosford NSW 2250. Contributions should be in Word format sent via email to: mail@gosfordnews.org, on disks or by handwritten letter if these facilities are not available to you. Contributions must Include the date, your name, a ddress and phone numbers. Name and Suburb will be published. Anonymous contributions will not be included.

Submissions may be published in edited form.

ISSN 1839-9045 - Print Post Approved - PP100001843 - Printed by New Age Printing

Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communications Paul Fletcher, Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt MP and Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks MP at the announcement in Canberra

policies,” the report stated.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has rejected the suggestion that the proposal would have reduced the rights of the community.

“At a time when the City (of Gosford) needs to get moving and encourage investment in our major town centres, a regular review of the general manager’s delegation is entirely appropriate”, said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

“Clearly the motion had nothing to do with compromising the rights of the community nor affecting the ability of councillors to be involved in the planning process”.

“We support the need for the general manager to be able to deal with development applications more efficiently and in shorter time frames so we did not necessarily have a problem with the increase in his powers of delegation”, said Matthew Wales.

“It has always been our position that council meetings should not be overly burdened with deliberations on development applications where, providing they are compliant, the matter can be dealt with by staff.

“Regardless, the increase in delegation to the GM would still have enabled an application to be called up by councillors to a council meeting if there were significant objections or community concerns”, said Mr Wales.

Your independent local newspaper

-

Ph: 4325 7369

$4.90 Issue 96

Vol.13 No.6 Issue 86

M

inister for Roads and F r e i g h t Duncan Gay was joined by Minister for the Central Coast Rob Stokes and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein on Tuesday, July 1, to inspect the first completed stage of the new bridge over Grieve Close at West Gosford.

Minister for the Central Coast, Rob Stokes; Anna Zycki , Regional Manager Hunter for RMS; Chris Holstein; Minister for Roads and Freight, Duncan Gay

motorists,” Minister Gay said.

When completed, the new bridge will be about 23.5 metres long, 30 metres

wide and include 14 precast and pre-tensioned concrete ‘Super T’ girders, each weighing 33 tonnes.

Mr Stokes said motorists

got the first look at the new bridge when westbound traffic was moved onto the completed section. ”Now that traffic has

been diverted onto the new section of the bridge, work has now started on the second stage,” Mr Stokes said.

T

Spending on Central Coast roads has increased from $54.1 million in last year’s budget, to $69.9 million in 2014-15.

NRMA local director Kyle Loades welcomed the NSW Government’s new funding commitments.

“The injection of new funds into important projects is absolutely essential to help relieve congestion and improve traffic flow in the area,” said Mr Loades.

“Even though getting the

planning underway is just the first phase of these longawaited major projects, the money will come as a relief to local motorists.”

Funding allocations in the Central Coast region included: $24 million to continue construction of the upgrade of the Central Coast Highway intersection with Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd at West Gosford; $1.6 million to continue planning for the future widening of the

Pacific Motorway between Kariong interchange and Somersby interchange; $6 million to continue planning for the widening of the Pacific Motorway between Wyong Rd and the Doyalson Link Rd; $12 million for Gosford Council to continue construction for the replacement of railway level crossing on Woy Woy Rd at Horsfield Bay; $2.5 million to complete planning and commence early works for the Pacific Highway

and Wyong Rd intersection upgrade at Tuggerah (as part of the $5 million project allocation in 2014/15); $2.5 million to complete planning and commence early works for the Wyong Rd with Enterprise Dr intersection upgrade (as part of the $5 million project allocation in 2014/15); $2 million to complete planning and commence early works for the upgrade of Wyong Rd between Mingara Dr and Tumbi Rd; $1.5 million to continue planning for widening the Pacific Highway to four lanes between Parsons Rd and Ourimbah St, Lisarow;

$800,000 to continue planning for the future upgrade of the Pacific Highway between Manns Rd, Narara and Parsons Rd, Lisarow; $3.8 million to repair The Entrance Bridge over Tuggerah Lake on Central Coast Highway; $10 million to continue construction of the upgrade of the intersection of Terrigal Dr and Charles Kay Dr. The NSW Government has budgeted $283.7 million for road safety, including $240 million for the Community Road Safety Fund.

Mr Loades said the NRMA called for all

Issue 49

Decision to purchase land mired in controversy

“The bridge is expected to be finished in late 2014, weather permitting.”

Mr Holstein said the Central Coast Highway intersection upgrade at West Gosford involved widening and realigning Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd to form a single intersection with traffic lights.

Minister Gay said: “The $170 million upgrade is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver safe, efficient and high quality services and infrastructure to the community and businesses of the Central Coast.”

Major work started in November 2013 and is expected to be completed in late 2016, weather permitting.

y o n g Council has agreed, although not unanimously, to purchase two lots of strategic land holdings totalling 231 hectares from Terrace Towers for $17 million.

W

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said both holdings were of strategic importance to job creation in the Shire, one for the proposed regional airport and the other for future employment and environmental offset lands.

The decision to purchase required the mayor to use his casting vote to get the land purchase passed.

“This is all about jobs and planning for the future growth of this region,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

Council will invest $10 million in over 87 hectares of land in the Warner Business Park at Jilliby.

“The land covers around one third of the regional airport investigation site identified in November 2013.

“It also contains an existing Part 3A approval for an industrial subdivision.

Media release, 1 Jul 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

NRMA welcomes increased spending on Coast roads he recently announced NSW Budget has resulted in a $15.8 million increase in spending on Central Coast roads over 2014-15, including funds for the continued construction of the Central Coast Highway and planning for future widening of the Pacific Motorway in two locations.

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

July 4, 2014

Grieve Cl bridge reaches first completed stage

Minister Gay said the completed work was part of the NSW Government’s $170 million Central Coast Highway intersection upgrade.

“More than 55,000 vehicles a day travel along the Central Coast Highway at West Gosford and the bridge is being built in three stages, so the road can remain open causing minimal impact to

removed the opportunity for the elected representatives of Gosford citizens to consider developments which might be controversial”.

“The Greens see the attempt to remove discussion from the public arena of the council chamber to behind closed doors as the same ideology as the State Government’s proposed but rejected planning laws.

“The Greens congratulate all the councillors present for standing up for the local community against this erosion of democracy.”

The report to council by the director governance and planning said that the current restrictions means determinations of matters are delayed pending consideration by council.

“In keeping with the council’s tag ‘Open for Business’, residents and ratepayers would be better served if the general manager could determine all applications that are in accordance with council

EE

FR

30 June 2014

Council rejects ‘threat to democracy’ Gosford councillors have rejected as a “threat to democracy” a proposal from council general manager Mr Paul Anderson, giving him power to determine all planning applications that he deemed were in accordance with council’s policies.

Prize winners may be required to pick up their prize from our Gosford office. Entries may be passed on to prize providers for marketing purposes.

FREE

Fibre-to-the-node to come to Woy Woy connect in their homes and businesses.

“It is vitally important we don’t waste another four years waiting for these upgrades.”

Under the project, the NBN Co and Telstra will cooperate to design, plan and construct the fibre to the node network.

Once construction is complete, the NBN Co will cooperate with industry to finalise the design of FTTN products and connect endusers.

Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the reform of the NBN project has resulted in a sharp increase in construction activity.

“We went to the election promising to get the NBN project done sooner and at less cost,” Mr Turnbull said.

“Today’s announcement shows we are delivering on that promise.”

Media release, 27 Jun 2014 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

The pass, which is valid until May 2015, permits entry to two adults and two children.

Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo has recently welcomed the arrival of a Meerkat pup to the troop which has been coming out of the den regularly and mingling with the group.

To win the family pass to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and send to Coast Community News Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo competition PO Box 1056, Gosford, NSW, 2250, by the close of business Monday, July 21.

The winners of last edition's Coast Community News Crossroads Festival competition were Maree Sulter of Mt White and V Jackson of East Gosford.

FREE

July 09, 2014

The NBN Co and Telstra have reached an agreement to provide fibre-to-the-node broadband to Woy Woy as well as Umina.

C

Parents Helpline 132 055 Gosford Family Support Service 4340 1099 Horizons (For men with children) 4351 5008 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966 Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

Animal Rescue

Peninsula

oast Community News and Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo are giving one reader the chance to win a family pass to the zoo valued at $127.80.

money hypothecated from camera detected fines and reinvested into road safety in 2012 and the NSW Government listened by creating the Community Road Safety Fund.

“It’s important that we continue to see hypothecated funding for the Community Road Safety Fund retained in 2014-15, regardless of the number of traffic fines,” Mr Loades said.

Media release, 18 Jun 2014 The National Roads and Motorists’ Association

Warner Business Park Jilliby Land

“This is the biggest single land holding in the investigation site,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Securing this land now shows how serious we are about establishing a regional airport by 2020 to help grow the local economy and boost jobs on the Coast.

“The Central Coast Regional Airport will be the hub of a business and logistics industry precinct representing a change in employment opportunities in Wyong Shire, and will complement other airport services in the Sydney basin and Newcastle,” he said.

Council will also purchase over 144 hectares of land at Doyalson for $7 million.

We

Gosford Council Agenda GOV.14, 24 Jun 2014 Kaitlin Watts, 24 Jun 2014 Media release, 25 Jun 2014 Hillary Morris, Central Coast Greens Media staterment, 27 Jun 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

“The Woodbury Park land is adjacent to the Freeway Link Rd at the northern boundary of the Shire and will provide opportunities for future employment and environmental offset lands,” Cr Eaton said.

“Both holdings are important for sustainable economic development in the Shire,” he said.

However, Cr Bob Graham said the $17 million could be better spent on a multitude of projects throughout the Shire including the Arts Centre, the restoration of Tuggerah Lakes, roads, kerb and gutter, drainage and sporting and recreational facilities.

“I question the wisdom of this so called

investment of ratepayers’ money, and knowing the Terrace Towers company as I do, you can rest assured that they wouldn’t be selling their prime land holdings for less than they were worth,” said Cr Graham, who voted against the motion along with Crs Lisa Matthews, Doug Vincent and Ken Greenwald.

“I will be calling for a thorough investigation into this wastage of ratepayers’ money and to what could possibly be the true motive for this cosy arrangement with Terrace Towers,” said Cr Graham.

The decision to purchase the land followed a lobbying visit to Canberra and an

earlier meeting in Wyong with Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Jamie Briggs.

“The Federal Government’s support for the regional airoport will be essential to getting it built and operational by 2020 and we had a great meeting in Canberra last week with senior officials and the Chief of Staff for Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“They were very supportive of our regional airport plans and we are to write to them to trigger Federal assistance regarding planning and technical approvals in line with the Coalition’s election commitment.

“They also saw the airport as being eligible for federal funding through RDA grants in upcoming years and we will be looking at all avenues for public and private funding,” he said.

Last month council also met with NSW Premier Mike Baird and Central Coast Minister Rob Stokes and took them on a visit to the proposed airport site and other projects in the north Warnervale area.

“The Premier was

and

clearly blown away by our overall vision for the managed growth of this region and we’ve been very pleased with the support for the proposed regional airport expressed by both levels of government,” Cr Eaton said.

Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said that establishing a new regional airport was a very important part of the Central Coast’s future.

“There’s no doubt that having an airport built and operating here in our region would be a major, long-term boost for the local economy,” Mr Anderson said.

“Not only will an airport help us tackle the huge demands facing the Central Coast’s transport systems in coming years, but it will also deliver positive flow on effects for local jobs, tourism and other investment.

“Along with Wyong Shire Council, we were very pleased to be able to highlight this regional priority at the national level during meetings with federal government ministers in June,” said Mr Anderson.

Media release, 26 Jun 2014 Wyong Council Media Email, 26 Jun 2014 Bob Graham, Wyong Council

the Wyong Shire

Australia’s No.1 monthly traditional and contemporary folk, blues, roots, alternative, bluegrass and world music and dance magazine

WWW.TRADANDNOW.COM

THIS ISSUE contains 41 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info

Phone 4325 7369 Get the most out of your advertising dollar. www.duckscrossing.org

Rates from less than $2 a day!

Advertise in a Ducks Crossing publication for maximum exposure at a realistic price. Multiple booking and multiple publication discounts apply to all display advertisements. Enjoy the benefits of being in a well-read publication with relevant news content. Contact us now for more information or visit our website.

Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford - Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 - Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 - E-mail: editorial@duckscrossing.org - Website: www.duckscrossing.org

www.gosfordnews.org

Coast Community News - July 09, 2014 - Page 3

News

Compulsory acquisition of Bambara properties recommended reens Cr Hillary Morris will move that Gosford Council, at its meeting on Tuesday, July 8, request the State Government to finalise the incorporation of the remaining private properties at Bambara into the Brisbane Water National Park by commencing compulsory acquisition proceedings.

G

Greens’ spokesperson on the environment MLC Mehreen Faruqi has also posed questions to the government concerning the acquisition of the properties into the Brisbane Water National Park.

“Bambara is an area of unique environmental and heritage value being home to at least 12 threatened species and a large number of sensitive and important Aboriginal cultural sites,” said Cr Morris.

“After decades of attempts, and over two years since the voluntary acquisition offers were first made, this council and the State Government should bring the process to an end before the next State election.”

Central Coast Greens spokesperson Ms Kate da Costa said: “When the

Greens campaigned for council in 2012, we ran on a platform that supported voluntary acquisition of the Bambara properties, but if that failed, to call on the State Government to acquire the land for the National Park.

“This motion fulfils that campaign pledge,” said Ms da Costa.

The Greens’ Notice of Motion reaffirms council’s commitment to provide funding for up to half the Valuer-General’s valuation of the lots when the voluntary acquisition offer was made in 2012.

“Council has done everything in its power to reach an agreement, but some owners have not finalised the voluntary process,” said Cr Morris.

“Since the aim is to merge the properties into a national

Cr Hillary Morris at Bambara

park, which is a State Government responsibility, the most logical next step is for the Minister for the Environment to move to compulsory acquisition.”

Questions to the NSW government put by Dr Faruqi enquire into the status of the current acquisition process and the timeline for completion.

In recent years, several properties have been

acquired through voluntary acquisition in a cost sharing arrangement between council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service, however, the voluntary process has failed to bring all of the properties into public ownership.

Over 30 years ago, in 1983, the National Parks and Wildlife Service moved to acquire the land in question for inclusion in

Brisbane Water National Park, but because of financial constraints, was unable to go ahead.

In the following 15 years, a rezoning proposal to develop the land was rejected and the inclusion of the land into the Brisbane Water National Park continued to be supported by the National Parks Association.

In 1998, the council again

made representations to the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the State Government to have the land in question purchased for inclusion in the Brisbane Water National Park.

According to council documents, the properties currently outstanding in the acquisition process were purchased in 1999.

In 2001, the land was rezoned to reduce the range of activities that could be carried out on it and in 2010, the Land and Environment Court rejected a development application for a dwelling, on the grounds of environmental damage that would be caused by the necessary bushfire protection Shortly afterwards, Gosford Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service entered into a cost sharing arrangement to acquire the properties through voluntary acquisition.

Media release, 30 Jun 2014 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

CHOOSE THE LOCAL EXPERTS AT

INTEREST FREE NOW Get the blinds, shutters & Awnings you want NOW and pay them off over 24 months with NO INTEREST EVER FINANCE Why Choose Premier Shades:• Local Manufacturers employing local people (half our team live on the Peninsula) • Express Service Available - We can make your blinds in 7 days. (selected popular colours) • We carry all spare parts and do our own servicing & warranty work.

• Huge selection from Budget to European imported.

• Huge local showroom at West Gosford with everything working.

• Only local blind manufacturer who is a BMAA member.

• Authorised Somfy Motorisation Experts.

Visit our showroom to view our huge range 1/305 Manns Road, West Gosford, NSW, 2250 Phone NOW for a free measure & quote on 4324 8800

News

Page 4 - July 09, 2014 - Coast Community News

Councillors unanimously reject surprise proposal osford Council has rejected proposed changes to the delegations of the CEO which would have given him authority to determine any application irrespective of value and objections received, provided such application was in accordance with council’s policies.

G

The CEO is able to determine applications below $15 million providing there are no more than five unresolved submissions received objecting to the proposal.

The report to council by the director governance and planning said that the current restrictions means determinations of matters are delayed pending consideration by council.

“In keeping with the council’s tag ‘Open for Business’, residents and ratepayers would be better served if the general manager could determine all applications that are in accordance with council policies,” states the report.

Councillors voted unanimously for the decision to “make no alterations to the delegations of the CEO”.

Cr Vicki Scott spoke against the recommendation from the director and said she was “really surprised” when she read of the

proposal to change the CEO’s delegations.

“I only saw this on the agenda, like the rest of the members of the public; that was the first time I saw it.”

She said it was a “threat to democratic integrity” and it would be a “sad day” if it ever happened.

“Councillors are elected by the community and have a responsibility to represent the interests of the community.

“The general manager was not elected to represent the interests of the community.

“I understand it’s about streamlining processes, but this would be at a cost of representation to the public.

“We wouldn’t be needed,” said Cr Scott.

Cr Chris Burke echoed Cr Scott’s sentiments.

“I believe it is in our democratic right to represent the people and I don’t want that right taken away,” said Cr Burke.

Cr Hilary Morris said giving the CEO authority to make such decisions “would have removed the opportunity for the elected representatives of Gosford citizens to consider developments which might be controversial”.

“The Greens see the attempt to remove discussion from the public arena of the council chamber to behind closed doors as the same ideology as the State Government’s proposed but rejected planning laws.

“The Greens congratulate all the councillors present for standing up for the local community against this erosion of democracy.”

Gosford Council Agenda GOV.14, 24 Jun 2014 Kaitlin Watts, 24 Jun 2014 Media release, 25 Jun 2014 Hillary Morris, Central Coast Greens

Coast Shelter to take over all homeless refuges except Rumbalara oast Shelter will assume the administration and management of all homeless refuges on the Central Coast.

C

Following a competitive tendering process, through which the State Government implemented a total reform of homeless services in NSW, Coast Shelter has been given the responsibility for the eight homeless refuges on the Central Coast. “Each of the three women’s refuges on the Central Coast will continue as women, and women with accompanying children, only refuges and will provide the same level of accommodation as was previously the case,” said Coast Shelter executive officer Mr Laurie Maher.

“While Coast Shelter will have the responsibility for running these refuges, it will set up an Advisory Committee, comprised only of women, who will ensure that the feminist principles, which are necessary to ensure that homeless

women who are the victims of domestic violence are assisted in an empathic and professional manner,” said Mr Maher.

Coast Shelter also has been allocated the responsibility to manage two highly successful programs, providing accommodation to homeless men and young women.

The three youth refuges located in Woy Woy and Wyong will also be managed

by Coast Shelter, however Rumbalara Youth Refuge in Gosford was not included among youth refuges allocated to the Central Coast.

“Taking into consideration the need for refuge accommodation for youth on the Central Coast, this is a real loss,” said Mr Maher.

“We have never been able to look after all of the

homeless young people on the Coast who come to us for accommodation and assistance and although some other programs will assist, to lose Rumbalara, the only purpose built youth refuge on the Coast, with the highest occupancy rate of accommodation, is a tragedy.

“Every effort will be made to have this decision reviewed or alternate funding obtained and with the support of our local community and the efforts of our local Member Chris Holstein, who has already been making representations, we are hopeful of a positive outcome,” said Mr Maher.

Media release, 3 Jul 2014 Laurie Maher, Coast Shelter

Non-funding of Rumbalara Youth Refuge may be an error

G

osford Council has agreed to urgently contact the NSW Minister for Social Services to reinstate funding to continue the operation of Rumbalara Youth Refuge as part of Coast Shelter.

The refuge provides beds, shelter support and advice to homeless young people.

The building, which was purpose built for the program in 1984 by council, has been run continuously since that time.

Cr Vicki Scott said the refuge’s success has

IT’S TIME AT

been outstanding and has been supported by the community.

Run as part of Coast Shelter, the program missed out on funding in the recent Going Home Staying Home Review carried out by the State Government.

“While Rumbalara is the only such program for

youth on the Central Coast, it missed out on the funding simply because the building doesn’t belong to the NSW Department of Housing,’ said Cr Scott in her report to council.

Gosford Council Agenda UM.3, 24 Jun 2014

INSTEP SALE FOOTWEAR Shop 136 - Imperial Shopping Centre - Gosford - 4324 2264

Coast Community News - July 09, 2014 - Page 5

New disability accessible toilets at the Hawkesbury River rest area

Major changes proposed to Ground Water Plan

community driven effort to make the northern Central Coast more accessible for people with a disability is getting a boost this month with Roads and Maritime Services installing new accessible toilets at the Hawkesbury River rest area on the M1 Pacific Motorway.

A

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the NSW Government provided $200,000 for the project to ensure people with a disability have better access to rest area toilets when travelling between Sydney and the Hunter and Central Coast.

“Roads and Maritime Services has worked with the Disability Council of NSW and the local Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct Committee to develop concept designs and progress planning for the upgrade,” Mr Holstein said.

“The Committee have been proactive in identifying this issue and a big help in developing the project, along with other disability and community groups.”

Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct Committee

president Mr Gary Blaschke said the new toilets support the local community’s efforts to make the Central Coast the world’s most disability friendly holiday destination.

“As part of this project, our group has audited local tourism organisations like cafes, pubs, clubs, hotels and public facilities to ensure disability access is available.

“Ensuring rest areas along the M1 have accessible toilet facilities is key to our success.”

Mr Holstein said of the four new toilets being installed at the southbound Hawkesbury River rest area, the accessible toilet would be protected via the Master Locksmith Association Key system, supported by the Disability Council of NSW. “The system provides safer

and more hygienic facilities for people with a disability by restricting use to people with a special key.

Mr Holstein said the three additional toilets to be built would be available for use by the general public.

“This is a very busy rest area for truck drivers and motorists and the additional toilets will improve the site as a good quality rest stop for all road users,” Mr Holstein said.

Work has started and is being carried out on weekdays between 7am to 5pm and is expected be completed by September, weather permitting.

The existing two toilets will remain open during the work.

T

Media release, 27 Jun 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

he Brighton Public Wharf, at the end of Jirramba Ave in Saratoga, remains closed after it was damaged during severe weather conditions last month.

Gale force winds, along with larger than usual waves in late June, damaged the floating pontoon section of the wharf.

The wharf currently remains unsuitable for public use.

Gosford Council is working to repair the wharf and reopen it as soon as possible.

At this stage, it’s expected that it could be a number of weeks before the wharf is repaired.

The wharf was only

2 $24

FOR

recently reopened in April after undergoing a major upgrade.

Council has apologised for any inconvenience to the community while these repair works are carried out.

Media release, 4 Jul 2014 Gosford Council

68

2$ FOR

he NSW Office of Water (NOW) has notified the local community of statutory changes to the Mangrove Mountain Kulnura Ground Water Plan (MMKGWP).

The changes, which could impact on local drinking water supply via the Ourimbah Creek catchment, include the removal of the water sharing zones and the removal of the maximum allowable water take.

Currently the Water Plan identifies eight areas (zones) of management within the source, five of which are shown as fully allocated.

To prevent over allocation, all water buying/ selling (trading) must occur within a zone, importing allocations from other zones is prohibited.

Also, to ensure water sharing occurs fairly, water allocation is limited to 200 mega litres (M/L) per square kilometre.

The changes would mean Rocla Materials, a New Zealand sand mining company operating a sand quarry at Calga, could buy the Water Access Licences (WALs) they require from another water sharing zone that is not connected to the same aquifer system.

“Available WALs were one of the barriers for them because the quarry is located in zone seven of the Plan and this zone is already

Brighton Public Wharf closed for repairs

T

News

fully allocated, with no new WALs being issued,” said Camp Quoll spokesperson Mr Ian Sutton.

“Rocla can now purchase their water allocation from elsewhere, and then take the water from this already fully allocated water source.

“Not only that, as long as they can get access to enough water licences, they will be able to legally extract as much water as they want, no maximum limit.

“These legislative changes will create a free water market on the mountain and open the door for more extractive and mining industries to be attracted to the Central Coast.

“They will continue to destroy the aquifers and steal our water with more sand quarries, more bottled water companies, and even more, concerning the invasion of Coal Seam Gas,” said Mr Sutton.

Community Environment Network (CEN) chairman Mr John Asquith said the proposal was madness.

“It will allow zones that are already fully allocated to be granted increased allocation resulting in over

allocation in that zone.

“On top of this, they propose to abolish the maximum 200 M/L per square kilometre rule which currently prevents anyone, or a group of water users, from totally dominating an area.

“The high cost of buying water on the market (currently $5,000 – $10,000 per M/L) means locals will lose out.

“The winners from the changes will be cashed up extractive industries (sand, coal, gas) and water trading speculators.

“The losers will be local farmers and all Gosford citizens relying on drinking water.

“It is essential all our local water supplies are protected.

“The environment, ground water and water catchment creeks are already under threat from extractive industries, rubbish dumps and gas,” said Mr Asquith.

Media release, 1 Jul 2014 John Asquith, CEN Media release, 2 Jul 2014 Ian Sutton, Camp Quoll

4499

$

ea

Jim Beam & Cola 375ml Stolichnaya Vodka 700ml

Mt Lawson Selection Merlot, Shiraz, Sem Sav Blanc, Chardonnay, Sparkling $12.99 ea

Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky 700ml

Single $5.00 - 4 Pack $16.00 6 Pack $22.00 - 10 Pack $35.00 - Carton $75.00

Gosford Drive Thru - 99 Donnison St Tel: 4322 2890, Fax: 4322 2054 Open 7 Days - 10am to 10pm - Ample Parking

News

Page 6 - July 09, 2014 - Coast Community News

Pacific Link Housing achieves Tier 1 status ousing Ministers across Australia agreed to a new National Regulatory System for Community Housing in March last year, with individual assessments for community and housing providers starting this year.

H

With over 900 properties and 2,000 tenants, Pacific Link is a mid-sized provider with plans for the future that have now been acknowledged under national provisions.

The provisions allow for providers to be ranked as Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3 organisations – with Tier 1 reserved for the most active and significant providers in the sector.

Pacific Link Housing was one of the first in NSW to be awarded Tier 1 status.

“For an organisation with just 23 staff to be recognized as a Tier 1 provider is a huge achievement – not just for us but also for the Central Coast and Lower Hunter regions which we serve,” said Pacific Link chairman Mr David Bacon.

“Of more than 200 NSW-based providers now included in the national provisions, less than 15 have achieved Tier 1 status.

“This follows on from our Class 1 ranking under the previous NSW State system, achieved last year,” he said.

Mr Bacon said he attributed the Tier 1 ranking to four major aspects of Pacific Link’s work in recent years including: the appointment of a skills based board to guide the organisation; research projects leading to evidenced based planning; the development of an

he National Roads and Motorists’ Association (NRMA) have released a report highlighting a $456 million funding backlog needed to bring Central Coast and Hunter council roads up to a ‘satisfactory condition’, renewing calls for the Australian Government to return half of the fuel excise to fix roads.

T Pacific Link CEO Keith Gavin (left) with chairman David Bacon on site at Dunbar Way – the North Gosford estate due for refurbishment

innovative housing program in close collaboration with housing NSW and associated NSW Government authorities; and the growth of operating surpluses that allow Pacific Link to reinvest in new housing initiatives.

Under CEO Keith Gavin, Pacific Link has gone on to develop innovative policies and develop new housing solutions recognised through a number of State and National awards.

“We are now engaged in the refurbishment of the Dunbar Way Estate in North Gosford – updating an estate with more than 90 homes that might otherwise have fallen below standard,” said Mr Gavin.

“The Central Coast has 30% fewer homes set aside for community and social

housing than the average for NSW. “Crisis Centres are finding it extremely difficult to cope and people, including the elderly, disabled and young mothers with children, are sometimes in desperate need.

“It’s up to us as an organisation, and all of us as a community, to build a sustainable society that provides for those who need our help,” he said “We need to plan for the future and we need to be active now.

“Being recognized as a Tier 1 provider will assist in our endeavours.”

Media Release, 25 Jun 2014 Fiona Mcgill, Pacific Link

WINTER CLEARANCE! 20% to 50% off

Selected Winter Fashions.

Offer ends 30th July 2014

NRMA calls for more fuel excise revenue to fix roads

No Lay By

The definition of ‘satisfactory condition’ is council’s estimated cost to bring the road to an acceptable standard.

It does not include any planned enhancements to existing roads.

The NRMA report, Funding Local Roads, used figures submitted by councils to the NSW Government as part of their annual reporting obligations that summarised the money needed to fix local roads.

Gosford Council said it needed $70 million to bring its local roads up to a satisfactory condition.

NRMA local director Kyle Loades said some local councils would take years to clear their backlog of roadworks at current funding levels.

“Councils are crying out for money to fix the backlog of pot holes, repainting faded lines and gutters,” Mr Loades said.

“The Central Coast and Hunter regions have fastgrowing populations and local roads must be of the same quality as the main thoroughfares such as the Pacific Motorway and Hunter Expressway.

“Fixing local roads also benefits the community as the cost of crashes to the NSW economy amounts to $2 billion each year.”

Funding Local Roads explores options to help clear the $4 billion needed to bring local council roads up to a satisfactory condition.

These include a greater return to councils from the Australian Government’s fuel excise tax, increasing the NSW Government’s Local Infrastructure Backlog Fund and lower interest lending to councils.

Currently, $15 billion is collected by the Australian Government for all road users, from the fuel excise

levy at a rate of 38.143 cents per litre for unleaded and diesel fuel purchases.

Only 10 cents out of 38.143 cents collected from Australian motorists is returned to the road network.

Mr Loades said annual Australian Government investment in the NSW road network has varied between $3.6 billion and $6.2 billion over the past six years but more was needed.

“We are calling on the Australian Government to return at least half of the fuel excise tax collected into road funding and for a pre-determined allocation to go directly to local councils to help ease the $4 billion black hole that NSW councils are facing,” Mr Loades said.

Media release, 28 Jun 2014 The National Roads and Motorists’ Association

CRAIG CAN! All aspects of small building work and property maintenance Now servicing Gosford and surrounding areas

Bev Benson Fashions

25 years building experience

Fashions for the Mature Woman

0414 486 515

163 Mann St - Gosford - 4324 9260 www.bevbensonfashions.com

NSW Building Lic #215846c

Coast Community News - July 09, 2014 - Page 7

News

Baird meets Singleton Safety upgrade on Empire Bay Dr completed to the exclusion of all others R

oads and Maritime Services (RMS) has completed work on a $500,000 NSW Government funded safety upgrade on Empire Bay Dr at Bensville.

n what amounts to an undisguised slight to Coasties, Premier Mike Baird failed to meet community or business groups during his recent visit to the Central Coast, according to Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill.

I

Senator O’Neill said the Premier’s time was consumed entirely by a meeting with controversial racing and media identity John Singleton, to the exclusion of all others.

“Residents, business and community groups are right to be angry at the Premier’s failure to meet with them to hear their concerns,” Senator O’Neill said.

Senator Deborah O’Neill said that this decision was indicative of a bad government that was no longer serving the interests of the State.

“If Mike Baird cared as much about the needs of

the entire Central Coast as he did about the needs of just one, very wealthy resident, then perhaps Coasties wouldn’t already be waiting to vote them out after just one term.

“But the fact is Mr Baird and the Liberal Party have taken the Coast for granted for far too long.

“The Premier has three Liberal colleagues on the Coast facing ICAC corruption charges, yet continues to leave the door open for this troika of tainted MPs to run in next year’s election.

“And, to add insult to injury, Mike Baird has the temerity to appoint a

Minister for the Central Coast who lives on Sydney’s north shore.

“This is a level of neglect and disdain that our community won’t wear.

“If the Premier has any decency, he will come and face up to the Coast and talk with the local health workers worried about his cuts, or the electricity workers facing sacking when he privatises the poles and wires,” Senator O’Neill said.

Media release, 23 Jun 2014 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill MP

EARLY OFFER BIRD Sav $900 per c e ouple Book & Dep osit 31Ju 2014 ly

before

20 DAYS ESCORTED RAJASTHAN with Villages & Wildlife Safari Escorted by Ian Norris, a 38 year veteran of the Australian travel industry and a passionate traveller to India.

"Join me on this fantastic journey & experience the Living Cultures of India.

We will not only see the famous monuments of this great land but also visit & interact with Noble families, local families and the tribal people of Rajasthan."

Call me now for a detailed itinerary.

I also have an excellent range of private independent car tours available, including: • 8 days Golden Triangle with Wildlife Safari from $2,988*pp twin share • 14 days South India with Backwaters from $4,323*pp twin share • 19 days Safari through Ladakh from $6,164*pp twin share

Departs 5th February 2015!

From $8,787*pp twin share

Inclusions: • Return economy airfares flying Air India nonstop services to Delhi from Sydney • 5 star luxury TAJ Hotels • 2 nights stay at Dera Village Retreat • 2 nights stay at Dera Sand Dune Retreat • Welcome & Farewell Gala Dinners • Dinner with Indian Noble family in Jaipur PLUS cooking demonstration followed by home hosted dinner in Agra

A spokesperson for RMS said the project aimed to deliver improved pedestrian safety, including for commuters accessing the bus stops on Empire Bay Dr near Nerang Rd. “We thank community members for their extensive feedback to the project which resulted in improvements such as the installation of a new concrete pedestrian refuge and upgrades near the bus stops including a widened

A

The major ongoing issue for the petitioners is their concern about road safety/dangers and the unnecessary wear and tear to the vehicles, of not only residents, but also visitors, service vehicles and emergency vehicles.

Petitioners stated that the roads were the only exit roads in case of an emergency such as a bush fire; it is completely unsafe to ride a bicycle; there have been numerous accidents/incidents due to the dangerous roads which need resurfacing and widening; and vegetation in the road reserve is of concern, as recently, a large branch fell over the Telstra overhead cables putting all land lines and internet out for several days.

Gosford Council Agenda P.20, 24 Jun 2014 That

Computer Guy

CALL NOW 1300 781 975

T: 1300 781 975 M: 0423 480 341 Personal Travel Manager E: iann@travelmanagers.com.au *Conditions apply. Prices are subject to change without notice due to currency fluctuations & increases in airline fuel surcharges & Government taxes. Call Ian for details.

ABN: 35 113 085 626. Lic No. 2TA5758.

Media release, 30 Jun 2014, RMS

p e t i t i o n , with 28 signatures, has been received by Gosford Council from concerned residents of Berong Rd and Parkers Rd, Kincumber, regarding the state of these two roads.

• All tipping of local guides, driver etc

Ian Norris

Bus commuters are advised the temporary bus stops in place, 120 metres west near Undara Rd will no longer operate as buses resume access to permanent bus stops.

Signage is in place to advise commuters local bus companies will resume normal service.

Petition regarding two Kincumber roads

• Maximum group size of 16 guests • 4 game drives in Ranthambore National Park, world famous tiger reserve

footpath and associated line marking.

“The newly built pedestrian facilities aim to improve safety for people crossing Empire Bay Dr to bus stops and highlight the location to motorists as an area of increased pedestrian activity.

“The pedestrian refuge improves safety by providing pedestrians a break between traffic lanes to wait safely to cross the road.

WE FIX COMPUTERS!

4320 6148

Aged BBQ QS Sausages T-Bone Bangalow and New $7.99kg Sweet Pork or 2kg for $14 York Steak

Scottish fare is back Again!

• Haggis • Black Pudding • Tattie Scones • Square Sausages • Scottish Pies • White Pudding

Peter Hutton & Son Family Butchers 3/46 Picnic Parade | Ettalong Beach

4341 2293

Forum

Page 8 - July 09, 2014 - Coast Community News

Red light camera urgently needed

Help wanted for street dogs

appeal in desperation to have a red speed light camera and other devices installed, in the public interest, at the Point Clare Railway Station and intersection at Talinga Ave.

I

In the last few months, I personally have witnessed, time after time, cars and trucks speeding down the hill coming off the overbridge.

In one incident, a young mother with a child in hand and one in the pram, pressed the lights to cross the crossing, and a cement truck sped on the inside lane and narrowly missed this family.

At present the people of the area are living in fear that a child or family will be wiped out.

To my knowledge two accidents have occurred since the lights were installed.

I am not the only person

Letters to the editor should be sent to: Coast Community News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@gosfordnews.org See Page 2 for contribution conditions

that it is worrying about this intersection.

The business community can also testify to what I am saying.

At the last accident, I was interviewed by the local

newspaper in which, when I was the local progress association secretary, we pointed this out to the Roads and Traffic Authorities who have done nothing about this problem.

The local community are asking, do we have to have a death of a child or family to prove we are right?

We are looking for help from the NSW police force to stop the speeding down the hill towards the local school.

I personally trust that something will be done very soon.

Email, 9 Jul 2014 Robert Findley, Point Clare

British programming welcome ndrew Stark, (Coast Community News, June 25) wants the ABC and SBS to merge and to have less British TV on the ABC.

A

Considering that USA culture and entertainment dominates Australia, the few British programs are very welcome in my book.

I reckon the Brits offer more civilised entertainment, particularly

and human kindness, than any other nation.

It is so welcome from the usual sadism and smut so prevalent today. in the field of human relationships, animal welfare

Letter, 24 Jun 2014.

Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy

Advertisement

Chris Holstein MP We can assist you with queries about the following STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES: Q Anniversary/Birthday messages Q Health Q Education Q Transport Q Q

T

he story I’d like to share is about my friends that live on the other side of the world in Brazil.

Sure, that’s not local but I am.

With the FIFA World Cup about to take place in Brazil, if any time is good to share it, it’s now.

I would like to tell you all about how I met Janice and Carlos Cabral through social media and came to know their story and love them and the work this husband and wife team do rescuing some of the most unwanted and unloved dogs in the world, the street dogs in Brazil.

I started a website for them; they have an official one coming some time down the track, so then mine will become a supporter page.

My website is www. dogsinbrazil.com.

They are now a small registered charity with 41 dogs in their care.

In 2012, I nominated them for an Australian grant competition with Sunsuper dreams that the most voted would win $5,000 and at the time worldwide votes were allowed.

I even got the famous Barbi Twins to re-tweet for votes.

We won!

They really needed it at the time, because they had lost their home and its shelter after the 2011 Brazil Floods.

Ironically their home was not taken by the floods while many neighbours’ homes were and many died.

The bank took their home/shelter; not because they were bad at managing money.

They owned their home/ shelter, they hadn’t even planned on rescuing dogs when they moved from the UK to Brazil to care for Carlos’ sick mum in her final days.

They had planned to buy a home there and simply retire.

They couldn’t ignore a sick dog wandering on a busy freeway.

He became their first of many rescues and they found their retirement funds were disappearing fast.

They knew they couldn’t stop rescuing dogs, so they did research and borrowed against their home to start a small bakery in their local tourist town, so they could be self-sufficient.

It worked well, they covered expenses, cared for the dogs and were repaying the loan, until the Brazil floods.

It was called the inland Tsunami.

The devastation was unbelievable, so was the suffering and death toll.

The town the bakery was in was closed as a disaster zone.

There was no income to repay the loan, so the bank took their home.

By the time a house in a disaster zone finally sold, there was no money left.

Jan and Carlos were the first to rush to help locals

with food and supplies taking back roads only locals knew for the two weeks it took the government help to arrive.

They volunteered tirelessly to help in makeshift animal shelters, helping rescues, pull out animals stranded neck deep in mud and assisting vets with the injured.

While they were not thinking of themselves, the bank was crunching numbers.

So this couple literally gave everything they had to save animals, when they could have just owned a home and had a nice retirement.

A small group of supporters (from around the world) have been helping them rent and pay expenses since then.

Now the property they rent is up for sale and unless we can raise what is equal to about $110,000 they again face homelessness.

Sure, they could rent again, but try renting a house with 41 dogs.

Even in Brazil that is almost impossible.

We’ve raised what is equal to $10,000 towards buying the home, but that would easily disappear on building new fences, dog runs and dog houses, plus moving costs even if they found a rental, so would be basically wasted when it could be spent on the dogs if not buying the property.

Email, 28 May 2014 Kelly McBride, Erina

5 Lands walk support

Fair Trading Q Ageing and Disability Q Community Services

Police and Emergency Services Q Public Housing Q Main Roads For help with these or any other State Government issue, please contact me on 4342 4122 Or e-mail me at Gosford@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Chris Holstein MP

MEMBER FOR GOSFORD

ON YOUR SIDE

A

mighty big thank you to you and your team for their fantastic support of this year’s 5 Lands Walk which was blessed with amazing weather and record numbers of participants.

The fact that we were able to draw the largest ever participation was, in no small way, due to the efforts of you and your editorial

team in helping spread the word.

Email, 24 Jun 2014 David Fellow, 5 Lands Walk

Coast Community News - July 09, 2014 - Page 9

Aggravated break-in in Narara olice are appealing for witnesses after an aggravated break-in at a home in Narara on Saturday, July 5.

P

About 6:15am, a woman and a man, aged 69, were sleeping in the house on Manns Rd, Narara.

Two men forced entry into the house, waking the woman who screamed out.

One man held the woman down while the other man walked through the house and, on locating the sleeping male occupant, restrained him.

The two men ransacked the house, stealing phones, money, a camera and jewellery, before fleeing from the location.

Police were contacted

and Brisbane Waters Local Area Command attended, commencing an investigation.

A crime scene was established and examined by specialist officers.

Investigators would like to speak to two men that may be able to assist with their inquiries.

One man was described as Caucasian appearance, aged in 20s, slim build, about 170cm tall, with a blond goatee, wearing dark

blue work trousers, steel cap work boots and a dark jumper.

The other was described as Caucasian appearance, aged in 30s, stocky build, about 173cm tall, with brown eyes and wearing dark work pants.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information about the aggravated break-in to make contact with the authorities.

Media release, 7 Jul 2014 NSW Police Media

Tumbi Umbi man arrested for alleged assault at Gosford olice have charged a man following an alleged assault that occurred at Gosford station on the morning of Sunday, June 15.

P

About 1am, a 41-year-old man was walking towards Gosford station to catch a train to his home.

After meeting three men as he walked to the station, the 41-year-old man gave one of the other men a cigarette.

The man was then abused, pushed over and spat upon.

After he got to his feet and attempted to leave the station, he was followed by the group towards a lift.

The man was then allegedly assaulted again, which resulted in a bruised right eye and a leg broken in three places.

The offenders then left the area on a train and the injured man was assisted by rail staff before emergency services were contacted.

After being treated at the scene, the man was conveyed to Gosford Hospital by Ambulance Paramedics in a stable condition.

Officers from the Police Transport Command commenced their investigation and subsequently attended several addresses searching for the alleged offender.

On Thursday, June 19, the 21-year-old man approached Police Transport Command officers at Gosford station where he was arrested.

At Gosford Police Station he was later charged with reckless grievous bodily harm and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

The Tumbi Umbi man was refused bail and appeared at Gosford Local Court on Friday, June 20.

Investigations into the matter continue.

Media release, 20 Jun 2014 NSW Police Media

Teenage employee indecently assaulted man has been charged with the alleged indecent assault of a teenage employee at a clothing shop in Gosford.

A

The incidents are alleged to have occurred while the man was training a 16-yearold girl at a shop on William St, Gosford, in April and May 2014.

The matter was reported to police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command and an investigation commenced.

Detectives attended a Gosford address on Tuesday, July 1, and arrested a 60-year-old man.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with two counts of

indecent assault.

The man was granted conditional bail and appeared before Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, July 8.

Meanwhile, inquiries are continuing and police urge anyone who feels they have been a victim of crime to come forward.

Media release, 2 Jul 2014 NSW Police Media

Man assaulted and robbed at East Gosford

P

olice are investigating an incident at East Gosford on Saturday, June 28, where a man was assaulted and robbed.

About 11:50pm, a 68-year-old man was walking along Fredrick St when he was approached by another man, who demanded that he empty his pockets.

When the older man refused, the alleged offender assaulted him, took his wallet and fled, running east on the Central Coast Highway.

Emergency Services were called and the injured man was treated

by Ambulance Paramedics and taken to Gosford

COMPUTER FAIRS LOWEST PRICES IN TOWN EFTPOS available 10am - 3pm 10am - 3pm NEW DEALERS Gosford City Basketball Gosford Showground Stadium, Duffys Road Terrigal Showground Rd Gosford WELCOME

19 July

On the Beat

2 August

www.computermarkets.com 0425 211 965 | Entry $3.00 Children under 12yrs Free

Hospital, to be treated for injuries to his nose.

Officers attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.

As they continue their investigations, police would like to speak to a man who may be able

to assist them with their inquiries.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 178cm tall, aged between 20 and 30, and was seen wearing long pants and a white shirt.

Media release, 29 Jun 2014 NSW Police Media

Granny Flats / Extensions Pergolas / Decking • Affordability & attention to detail • Deal direct with the builder • Over 28 years experience • Quality workmanship

Business

Page 10 - July 09, 2014 - Coast Community News

Waterfront development mired in controversy

G

osford Council has presented an Erina-based company with an opportunity to revitalise part of the Gosford Waterfront right beside the Brian McGowan Bridge.

Following a call for expressions of interest earlier this year, Mistlake Investment Pty Ltd has been granted a five-year lease for The Broadwater’s Gosford Recreation Reserve and will now seek approval for their development concept.

Council’s new director of community growth Ms Judy Jaeger said that, if approved, the concept could see 10 pop-up eateries, three showcase studios, a dessert bar and associated amenities dropped-in along The Broadwater’s shoreline.

“The area offers magnificent development potential and is an important part of our efforts to transform the waterfront precinct into a dynamic and vibrant part of the city,” Ms Jaeger said.

“We’re confident that this proposal has the potential to unlock this under-utilised land and provide an active and engaging public area with a range of leisure and dining activities.

“It shows a good understanding of this prime waterfront location’s sensitivities and supports the key objectives behind the area’s development, which is to deliver economic and social benefits to

Gosford.

“But, I would like to highlight that the lease still needs to be approved by the NSW Government and the proposal will be subject to a separate development application process.”

At this stage, the development concept comprises 27 drop-in modules, with each module about the size of a shipping container.

“Ultimately, what we want to see delivered is a revitalised area that benefits our community and is commercially successful,” Ms Jaeger added.

“So far the concept ticks all the right boxes, especially when you consider the positive flow on effects it would have for local jobs, tourism and other investment.

“Looking just at its employment potential, we expect that this proposal could generate around 115 new jobs, with almost half of these during construction.

“However, it’s important that we allow the concept to be looked at thoroughly via the separate development application process to make sure it’s the right fit,” Ms Jaeger said.

Community activist Ms Kay Williams, however, said

revitalising the CBD has to be the subject of “better and more permanent buildings than this, reminiscent of a mobile home village”.

“This is not a private block of land: this is a proposal to alienate community public space,” said Ms Williams.

“The building looks tacky and vile, in bad taste sitting prominently in an area argued to be part of a ‘world’s best practice ‘ development.

“It appears designed primarily to cheaply further the eating amenity of the nearby stadium and profit from its trade, to the detriment of revenue for food within the stadium, and with food that is likely to be of low standard.

Mistlake Investment’s Tim Gunasinghe, however, said the food would be “fresh, modern and casual”.

“The concept is designed by local people for local people and also visitors to our city,” said Mr Gunasinghe.

“It’s a meeting place, community art space and an activity space offering various activity options like dining, walking, cycling, canoeing, paddle boarding or just fishing.”

An artist’s impression of the proposed development on the Gosford Waterfront

EPA issues clean up notice after fire he NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a Clean-up Notice to Par Recycling Pty Ltd, a waste storage and sorting facility for yellow bin recyclables based at Somersby, after a large fire started at the premises on June 27.

T

EPA manager regional waste compliance Mr Rob Hogan said the Clean-up Notice was issued to the company to undertake clean up actions to minimise any environmental impact following the fire.

Media release, 30 Jun 2014 Gosford Council Email, 1 Jul 2014 Kay Williams, Pearl Beach

MYOB TRAINING

“The EPA inspected the premises on June 29 after receiving advice about the fire from Fire and Rescue NSW and found that water used to extinguish the fire had entered Piles Creek.

“Contractors were used to pump the fire water out

FREE FREE

Got a Business! Got MYOB! Got Questions!

Bring Your Books & Bring Your Laptop! $25 per hour – 7.00 – 9.00pm Every Monday Evening 20 Years’ Experience with Small Business Management Friendly Environment – Coffee Included!

The Entrance Business Centre 217 The Entrance Road The Entrance NSW 2261 TF: 1300 881 435 Computers available if required Enquire as to how to bring your file on USB… Email your expression of interest to joy@booksinamess.com.au

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

April 17, 2014

FREE

Issue 44

June 20, 2014

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

July 4, 2014

Issue 49

Decision to purchase land T mired in controversy

fter 30 years of vacancy, the ‘Key Site’ on the corner of Marine Pde and The Entrance Rd is inching closer to realisation.

A

he Land and Environment Court has found that the Wallarah 2 coal mine development application is “defective”, a decision that the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council considers a victory for land rights.

D a r k i n j u n g challenged the $800 million project for a controversial new underground coal mine on the basis that the mining company

have indicated that this will happen soon.”

Mayor Cr Eaton said that the Key Site is a landmark in The Entrance and a quality development on the site is expected to be a huge boost to the local economy.

The proposal is for a 20 storey (70m) building with 93 apartments and retail floor space including restaurants.

“This is a $45 million development that combined with two other planned developments at The Entrance is worth more than $500 million,” Mayor Eaton said.

“It will see a suite of public benefit contributions from the developer totalling over $1.5 million that will go towards improvements in the Town Centre including Memorial Park,” he said.

“It is envisaged that around 250 construction jobs and 120 jobs upon completion will be created through this development.”

y o n g Council has agreed, although not unanimously, to purchase two lots of strategic land holdings totalling 231 hectares from Terrace Towers for $17 million.

W

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said both holdings were of strategic importance to job creation in the Shire, one Media release, 9 Apr 2014 for the proposed regional Wyong Council Media airport and the other for future employment and environmental offset lands.

The decision to purchase required the mayor to use his casting vote to get the FRland EE purchase passed.

“This is all about jobs and planning for the future growth of this region,” mayor Cr Eaton May 9, 2014 Your independent community newspapersaid.

- Ph: 4325 7369 Council will invest $10 million in over 87 hectares of land in the Warner Business Park at Jilliby.

“The land covers around one third of the regional airport he relaxed rural lifestyle of residents of six rural dwellings in a small cul-de-sac at Tumbi Umbi is under threat from a large investigation site development proposed by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, identified in November according to Wyong Shire Ratepayers and Residents Association.

The Church wants consent, if ‘unlikely to trees, many 15-18m high, 2013. to amalgamate its detract from the scenic will be removed within building-carpark congregations from Erina quality of rural lands’ and the “It also contains destroying and The Entrance into if ‘compatible with rural footprint, residential development’. a significant corridor one larger facility. an existing Part 3A Local residents between Forresters and Proposed is a 400-seat approval for an industrial church with a meeting contend that commercial Tumbi Umbi wetlands that is and severely detracting hall/function centre, development subdivision. large commercial kitchen five times larger than from the scenic value

We

An artist’s impression of the proposed Key Site development

the Wyong Shire

T

surrounding houses and much higher is incompatible with the quiet ambience of a rural cul-de-sac.

They claim that extensive clearing for this large building and car park would detract from the scenic quality of the area and should not be given consent.

“Even in six houses combined, local residents do not have parking for 100 vehicles, or have 400 to 500 friends over every Saturday, or have 17 toilets or a commercial kitchen,” said Wyong Shire Ratepayers and Residents Association president Mr Kevin Armstrong.

“Both the elevation to Bellevue Rd and Kyte Place are around 50m with the roof of the church rising to over 9m, far larger than any local residence.

“About 48 mature

We

of what the applicants described as a site with ‘high flora biodiversity’.

“Other anticipated problems include noise - with up to 800 people opening and closing car doors, talking, playing music and singing and stormwater disposal from an additional 6,000 m2 of ‘hardstand’ roof/ car park into an already inadequate system.

“In a two hour period on Saturday, traffic will increase from the current four traffic movements in Kyte Place to 194 movements, a 4,850% increase.

“Onsite disposal of an estimated 7,500 litres of effluent per week onto a small grassed area with underlying clay soils is likely to cause problems - especially as run-off will flow into adjoining properties and wetlands.

“This development is not permissible under

We Residents concerned about the development

Wyong’s current LEP. “This development is only permissible if council considers it under a now repealed 23 year-old LEP - it’s hard to see why council

C

would want to look so far backwards rather than use the new LEP - which was unanimously endorsed by all councillors and the NSW Department of Planning and

Infrastructure,” said Mr Armstrong.

Media release, 15 Apr 2014 Kevin Armstrong, Wyong Shire Ratepayers and Residents Association

ICAC to hear from local MPs

entral Coast Liberal MPs under investigation as part of Operation Spicer will be heard by ICAC in the week commencing Monday, May 12.

Member for The Entrance Ms Chris Spence, Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher are being investigated as part of

allegations that they were involved in corruptly soliciting, receiving or concealing payments in return for having their interests favoured.

The ICAC inquiry

D a r k i n j u n g has welcomed its courtroom victory as “a breakthrough for land rights in NSW”, because it upholds its argument that the development

was had failed to secure application blown by earlier meeting in Wyong clearlyconsent without from away the defective from NSW Aboriginal Land consent vision NSWALC. for with Assistant Minister our overall Council (NSWALC).

Land council Under the growth of for Infrastructure and the managed d e v e l o p m e n t chairman Josh Toomey and CEO Sean application and submitted we’ve Regional Development this region for Wallarah 2 by the Gordon said in a joint statement that: “It is Wyong Areas Coal Joint with been very pleased Jamie Briggs. that the Venture, controlled gratifying for NSW the Government, “The Federal the support

by Korean company KORES, lands owned through the Minister regional Government’s support for proposed Planning, has

by Darkinjung were airport to for be taken over for a rail already indicated that it by both levels the regional airoport will expressed will accept the judge’s link. decision on this matter The court caseCr wasEaton be essential to getting it of government,” heard on April 17 and, and that we don’t have built and operational by said. on Thursday, June 12, to seek an injunction and it means that or taken for granted by hearings in April, Justice Malcolm Craig to stop approval of the any approval for the private developers or and which released a Gosford Council’s 2020 and we had a great development. released his judgment, report recommending defective application the government.

“Our case was that as it currently stands finding in favour of of the “We warned approval Paul Anderson meeting in Canberra CEO Mr the development would – with consent having repeatedly that failure mine Darkinjung. only subject annex been The judgment said: effectively numerous strict refused by to gain consent would to establishing a last week with senior said that Darkinjung NSWALC in March – be a problem and we conditions.

“The defect is of such valuable land acquired under would be invalid under were ignored.” significance airport that any was Mr Gordon appeared officials and the Chief of new regional determination of it the NSW Aboriginal law.

The Wallarah 2 at the PAC hearings without the defect is a application has been and argued that the important partLand ofRights Act for the “This Staff for Federal Minister a verybeing cured, that is mine’s rail link, and that breakthrough for land under consideration Wallarah 2 application by the provision a this would be invalid rights in NSW and by Coast’sof future. for Infrastructure and the Central the NSW should not be approved consent by the State without written consent demonstrates that Planning Assessment pending a decision “There’s no doubt Regional Development, from NSWALC. Land Council, would that the Land and Aboriginal ownership Commission (PAC), in “That’s exactly cannot be treated lightly which decision that held public Environment Court. anin a airport built Warren Truss,” said havingisresult what the court found, invalid.” and operating here in our mayor Cr Eaton.

Warner Business Park Jilliby Land “They were very region would be a major, “This is the biggest “The Woodbury Park investment of ratepayers’ supportive of our regional long-term boost for the single land holding in the land is adjacent to the money, and knowing the economy,” Mr airport plans and we local investigation site,” said Freeway Link Rd at Terrace Towers company are to write to them to Anderson said. mayor Cr Eaton. the northern boundary as I do, you can rest “Not only will an trigger Federal assistance “Securing this land of the Shire and will assured that they wouldn’t regarding planning and airport help us tackle the FREE now shows how serious provide opportunities be selling their prime land technical approvals in huge demands facing the we are about establishing for future employment holdings for less than line with the Coalition’s Central Coast’s transport a regional airport by 2020 and environmental offset they were worth,” said systems in coming years, election commitment. to help grow the local lands,” Cr Eaton said.

Cr Graham, who voted “They also saw the but it will also deliver economy and boost jobs “Both holdings are against the motion along airport as being eligible positive flow on effects important for sustainable with Crs Lisa Matthews, onIssue the 45 Coast.

6, 2014 for local jobs, Yourtourism independent Issue 47 and community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 for federal June funding “The Central Coast economic development in Doug Vincent and Ken FREE through RDA grants in other investment.

Regional Airport will be the Shire,” he said.

Greenwald.

“Along with Wyong upcoming years and we the hub of a business and “I will be calling for However, Cr Bob will be looking at all Shire Council, we were logistics industry precinct Graham said the $17 a thorough investigation avenues for public and very pleased to be able representing a change in million could be better into this wastage of “While the total yong Council has adopted its Annual Plan and Budget for any previously in this the services and facilities thisin works regional private funding,” he said.

2014/15to withhighlight over $340 million and services in the Council’s history,” said Council provides,” said increase in Ordinary employment opportunities spent on a multitude of ratepayers’ money and to Rates will be equal to Mr Whittaker. mayor Cr Eaton. pipeline. priority at the national Last Issue month council Council’s chief 6.9% more than last year, General manager 23, 2014 Your independent community - Ph: 4325 7369 be 46 in WyongMay Shire, and will projects throughout the newspaper what could possibly officer Mr for over 79% of properties TheNSW Strategic level Plan Houseduring and Norah Head and fire trails will also Mr Michael Whittaker financial meetings also met with2014-2018 get their fair share of said the plan didn’t Stephen Naven said the the actual increase will be comes good Boat Ramp. complement other airport Shire including the Arts the true motive for this “Investment government in attention in addition to just deliver on ‘hard’ introduction of a new less than this. on Council’s to federal Premier Mike Baird andpromisewith “For the average reinvest past efficiency essential infrastructure high profile projects like assets but showed the ‘minimum rate’ followed services in the Sydney Centre, the restoration cosy arrangement with ratepayer, role that a review of the existing residential Mayor welcomes budget despite ministers June,” Central Coast savings Minister is a key in priority, with the said new cinemas at Lake leadership and much-needed their 2014/15 rates will Tuggerah Lakes, Terrace Towers,” said Cr basin and Newcastle,” he of reconstruction council was playing to structure. asset improvements with $70 million to be spent Haven, Mr Anderson.

Rob Stokes and took capital “We weighed up the go up from $926 to $990 historic Alison drive the transformation a record-breaking on roads, footpaths and of $2 million roads budget cut roads, kerb and gutter, Graham. said. program for drainage, with $10.1 Homestead, the design of the local economy merits of our rating from 1 July, or around them on a visitworks to ofthe and found $1.23 per week.

2014/15 just over $100 million being spent on of a regional sporting and reduce the need for structure Council will also drainage and sporting and The decision to Media release, 2014 addressing our 26 assetJun facility at Pioneer Dairy residents to commute out that a more equitable yong Council has welcomed the recent Federal Budget, with million. proposed airport site and Media release, 28 May 2014 distribution system was “This is what our backlog due Council to the and a Masterplan for of the area. ember for 144 Wyong Mr Darren Webber facilities. appeared before the purchase over recreational purchase theEaton saying landit delivered some big wins for community Wyong Media Wyong Council media mayor Cr Doug “In 2014/15 we available and in use by support to Ourimbah Town Centre. other projects northhas told community’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Tuggerah Lakes, local business and commuters on the M1. in the 26 aJun “On 2014behalf of my will move ahead with the majority of other us they want and it is increase Email, revenue via hectares of Monday, land Mayat question the followed a lobbying 19, as part“I of Operation Spicer, an investigation very satisfying to be in Graham, four-year Special Rate Council fellow councillors and studies for a regional councils.

Bob Wyong to roads funding.” area.

However he said cuts to and a regional sportingWarnervale into that members of parliament corruptly visit to Canberra and an Doyalsonsolicited, forallegations $7received million. wisdom of and thisothers so called to say that Variation. our hard-working staff, airport, plans to create an Budget Fast Facts Sporting fields and Other changes a position and concealed payments in return for having their social safety net services precinct at Tuggerah ($1 “The Premier was “ P l a y g r o u n d s , I can honestly say that education precinct with Total expenditure Natural areas. impacting council we have the financial like health and disability million). interests favoured.

Proposed mine location and proximity to main northern rail line

We

Serious objections raised to SDA Church at Tumbi Umbi

and six Sabbath School classrooms.

Also proposed are internal roads and a car park for over 90 vehicles.

“The scale of the proposed buildings is such that all the houses in Kyte Place could easily fit inside its building footprint,” said a resident of the cul-de-sac Mr Brett Little.

“And that doesn’t include the extra 5,000m2 of car parking.”

The real rub for local residents is that neither a ‘place of public worship’ nor a ‘function centre’ are permissible in an E4 (Environmental Living) zoning anywhere in NSW or under Wyong Shire’s current LEP - gazetted in December 2013.

Under council’s former LEP, dating back to 1991, non-residential uses were permissible in a 7c zoning (small rural residential holdings), subject to

Issue 48

Wallarah 2 cannot proceed without Aboriginal Land Council consent

DCP approved to allow for 20 storey development At its meeting of Wednesday, March 9, Wyong Council adopted a site specific Development Control Plan (DCP) for Key Site addressing development criteria in line with the new Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013 (WLEP).

“This is an exciting occasion because the Key Site is the first of council’s 28 identified Iconic development sites to reach the stage where there are established design guidelines for developing the site,” said mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“This is the proof in the pudding that our iconic sites strategy is working and revitalisation of our townships is underway,” he said.

“The Key Site DCP was approved tonight as no significant issues were raised in submissions during exhibition of the draft and it complies appropriately with the new WLEP. “We’re now looking forward to receiving a Development Application from the site’s owner, Pelican Horizons, who

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

will then adjourn for three months to allow investigators to follow further leads and gather fresh information before resuming.

Cec Bucello, 8 May 2014

the Wyong Shire

Council adopts 2014/15 budget

Webber faces ICAC questioning

Mr Webber was questioned about his employment with Tim Koelma’s company Eightbyfive.

At the time of his employment with Eightbyfive, Mr Webber was required to collate information from other government members’ websites, such as policy statements and media releases to provide to Mr Koelma.

Mr Webber agreed that there was no hard evidence of his work for Mr Koelma saying that he didn’t think there would be any electronic footprints remaining on his computer.

“I would highly doubt any computer would keep a footprint for four years,” said Mr Webber.

Mr Webber couldn’t confirm whether the $4,000 he deposited into his account on January 21, 2011 at around midday in Tuggerah was from Mr Koelma, who withdrew $8,000 in cash in Erina from another account earlier that day at 11:09am.

He did, however, agree that a number of other similar transactions were payments from Mr

W

Koelma.

Mr Webber said a similar thing happened to him as happened to the member for The Entrance Chris Spence, in that his computer failed and he lost all of the copies of his invoices rendering him unable to lodge tax returns for a number of years.

“I was waiting for Mr Koelma’s advice on when the payments and how many payments were made.

“In the end, without Mr Koelma being able to provide that advice, I simply made a declaration to the Tax Office to the best of my recollections and that’s how we lodged a tax return this year, in the absence of any originals and in the absence of Mr Koelma being able to confirm for us,” said Mr Webber.

Mr Webber conceded that he had made a “mistake” when he was questioned about a number of invoices made out to Eightbyfive by Webbbson Electrotechnology and IT Experts for taxation purposes which stated he had provided “IT consulting

We

support could have a negative impact on the Shire’s most vulnerable residents.

“Overall I’m pleased to see strong support for economic growth initiatives in the north of the Shire – this is strongly aligned to council’s own vision to create jobs and attract investment,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Upgrading major roads like The Ridgeway and widening of the M1 between Tuggerah and Doyalson, Kariong and Somersby, are also great initiatives which will improve safety and travel times.

“But to my mind, the biggest boost is confirmation that the $405 million NorthConnex tunnel to link the M1 and M2 will get underway, providing our residents with a direct link to Sydney and welcome relief from long travel times for our 30,000 plus commuters.

Mayor Cr Eaton also congratulated Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara on the allocation of $3.3 million in funding for the Tuggerah Lakes, as well as additional funding for local skills and job centres ($2.7million),

“It’s great to see that the Federal Government is continuing to recognise the importance of this coastal estuary system and provide the funding for a suite of stormwater treatment works like new gross pollutant traps, particularly as the Lakes themselves are State Government responsibility,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

On the downside, the Federal Government has frozen indexation for the Local Government Financial Assistance Grants Program for the next three years.

This program provides general purpose grants to local government areas based on population amounts and funding for roads maintenance.

“The Federal Government has effectively capped the program at 2013/14 levels and, for Wyong Shire, this equals a direct cut to our roads budget of around $2 million over three years.

“Luckily we are in a better position than many other councils to absorb the impact, having spent the past four years improving our bottom line and doubling the amount we have allocated

include the indexation of fuel excise (an increase of $25,000 per year), and changes to FBT (an increase of around $35,000 per year) but these impacts are offset by the rephasing of the Superannuation Guarantee, providing a saving of around $350,000 per year.

“Wyong Shire is not a wealthy community and we already suffer from low school retention levels and high youth unemployment,” said the mayor, “so reports on the potential impacts for young job seekers and those on income support do concern me.

“It’s important for everyone that we maintain a strong safety net for our most vulnerable residents so I’ll be keeping a close eye on whether we see signs that the changes are having a widespread impact.

“On balance, I think there is much to welcome in this Budget and I congratulate our local Federal Member for her efforts in securing local funding and helping our priorities get a real look in at the national level.”

capability to deliver on it,” said mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“Not only is our capital works investment at an all-time high, but we have signed off on a balanced budget with a modest surplus.

“Apart from the City of Sydney, Wyong Shire Council is now well and truly the biggest investor in community infrastructure out of any Council in NSW, with comparable sized Councils like Liverpool, Parramatta and Newcastle all spending less than $50 million.

“The extensive works program has been made possible only after several years of organisational reform and demonstrates a major investment in the Shire’s road and transport network, as well as in leisure and recreation assets highlighted by the construction of The Art

water and sewerage infrastructure, footpaths,

this year’s plan has set the bar higher than

the Wyong Shire

and electrotechnology advice”, saying he failed to change the description of the work provided.

He claimed the description was an automatic template but conceded that Webbbson never provided IT consulting and electrotechnology advice to any entity.

“It was the original intent but it wasn’t ah, used in that manner, no” said Mr Webber.

He then acquiesced that since he did not complete his trade as an electrician, and the co-founder of Webbbson was trained in IT, nobody at the company was qualified to provide electro technology advice.

Mr Webber denied a statement put to him by ICAC’s counsel assisting, Geoffrey Watson SC, when Mr Watson suggested that Mr Webber was “just lying and the whole arrangement with Koelma was itself a sham under which you would receive a payment which would free you for door knocking?”

Transcript, 19 May 2014 ICAC

Media release, 14 May 2014 Wyong Council media

the Wyong Shire

We

Media release, 13 Jun 2014 Jodi Shannon, Darkinjung LALC

the Wyong Shire

W

M

Following the court decision, however, Darkinjung understands that any planning approval would be invalid unless the defect confirmed

by Justice Craig is remedied by NSWALC providing its written consent.

a regional university, and help to facilitate employment-generating investments like a motor sports precinct, aged care facilities and the redevelopment of 28 ‘iconic’ sites.

“Critical to our success continues to be strong partnerships – be it with local business and arts groups, the aviation industry, volunteers or other levels of government – and we are committed to pooling our efforts with others wherever it gets us the best outcome for our community.

“Internally, our organisation will continue to review our operations to create more customerfriendly experiences.”

“The adoption of the Strategic Plan includes the introduction of a new rate structure which achieves a more equitable share of the rates burden to fund

2014/15 - $242.1 million Total revenue 2014/15 - $242.7 million Expected surplus 2014/15 - $600,000 Increase in Ordinary Rates for the average residential ratepayer $64 per year

Combined (capital and operating) expenditure on essential services $111 million for Essential Water and Sewer $70 Million on Roads $43 Million on Waste Management

$100 Million in capital works $28 million for Water and Sewer $27 Million on Roads and Drainage $12 Million on Community Facilities $10 Million on Economic Development

Key projects 2014/15 • Construction of The Art House - $9.5m • New cinemas at Lake Haven - $6.7m • Upgrade Norah Head Boat Ramp - $1.7m • Upgrade Ashton Ave, The Entrance - $1.6m • Upgrade Goorama Ave, San Remo - $1.5m • Rebuild Alison Homestead - $1m • Replace Saltwater Creek Footbridge, Long Jetty $900,000 • Pioneer Dairy Sportsgrounds - $500,000 •Masterplan for the Ourimbah Town Centre $150,000

$240 Million on over 90 essential community services $83 million for Water and Sewer $42 Million on Roads Maintenance $39 Million on Waste Management $20 Million on Parks,

the Wyong Shire

of the creek, and measures were taken to ensure no further fire water entered the creek.

“The EPA has taken samples of the water to assess any potential impact on Piles Creek, however, the waste water was pumped out of the creek and flushing of the creek also occurred on Tuesday, July 1.

“The Clean-up Notice requires a number of actions to be taken which deal with both making the site safe for the immediate environment, and the prompt removal of waste to prevent any ongoing impact to both the environment and the wider community.

“The notice requires that any residual captured waste water is removed, and all burnt waste is taken to a licensed landfill.

“Par Recycling must confirm to the EPA that all actions required by the clean-up notice have been completed.

“The EPA’s priority has been to ensure that potential damage to the environment has been minimised and any ongoing risk managed through prompt action.”

Media release, 7 Jul 2014 NSW EPA

Coast Community News - July 09, 2014 - Page 11

Business

Pluim Constructions to refurbish Imperial Centre

T

he refurbishment of Imperial Shopping Centre in Gosford is imminent with the recent appointment of local building firm, Pluim Constructions, to undertake the $15 million project.

The refurbishment will include new facades, a new double height entry from Erina St, an expanded food court, new lift and escalators and an upgrade of all common areas and customer amenities.

Pluim Constructions spokesman Mr Scott Allen said: “Personally and professionally for Pluim, we are very excited to be entrusted with the Imperial Shopping Centre refurbishment project by the Lederer Group.”

“The works will be a wonderful revitalisation of the Centre in particular, and also for the wider Gosford

CBD community in general,” said Mr Allen.

This view was echoed

by Centre owner Mr Paul Lederer who made the commitment last year to reinvest in the Centre and commissioned Krikkis Tayler Architects to complete the design work.

“The timing of the Centre’s refurbishment fits perfectly with the work being undertaken by Gosford City Council at the former Gosford Town Centre opposite,” said Mr Lederer.

“Our program will see the work completed over a 12 month period from August this year and we understand

that Council will complete their project by the end of next year.

“The completion of our project and council’s will be a terrific injection into the city centre and a great complement to one another,” said Mr Lederer.

It will be business as usual at Imperial Centre during the refurbishment with most of the work being undertaken after trading hours to minimise disruption for shoppers and business owners.

Media release, 30 Jun 2014 Deborah Warwick, Imperial Shopping Centre

Home Business Park to have reduced home business elements

G

osford Council has endorsed the preparation of a planning proposal that would enable a number of changes to the Parkside Home Business Park development in Kings Ave at Terrigal.

Council supported the land’s development as a home business park in 2012 and a Local Environment Plan (LEP) was made by the state government.

The new owner of most

of the subject properties now wishes to alter some of the LEP’s components.

Changes involve reducing the size of the required home business space within a dwelling and removing the

home business support hub (which included a separate building).

Gosford Council Agenda GOV.9, 24 Jun 2014

The Imperial Centre as it currently stands (top) and an artist’s impression of the Centre once it has been refurbished (bottom)

Health

Page 12 - July 09, 2014 - Coast Community News

Minister visits local health support groups

Diabetes sufferers need support ember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein is calling on Gosford residents to consider the emotional toll that diabetes can have on people living with or caring for someone with diabetes this National Diabetes Week from July 13 to 19.

M

In the Gosford electorate alone, there are approximately 2,700 people living with diabetes.

The psychological sideeffects of living with diabetes can often be neglected or underestimated, particularly upon diagnosis.

“A diabetes diagnosis can be frightening for those affected and their loved ones,” said Diabetes NSW CEO Mr Sturt Eastwood.

“Diabetes NSW is here to support anyone impacted by diabetes.

“This National Diabetes Week we’re launching a

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein with Ms Rhonda Wilson from ARAFMI and the Minister for Mental Health Mr Jai Rowell

inister for Mental Health and Assistant Minister for Health Jai Rowell and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein visited several sites in the Central Coast region on Tuesday, June 24, where local partnerships demonstrated the valuable work they do in providing on the ground services.

new diabetes guide to help those who know someone with diabetes understand and support their friend, colleague or loved one.”

Mr Holstein said: “It concerns me to think that locals from the Gosford area with diabetes are faced with a range of challenges and complications that can impact their emotional wellbeing, not just their physical health, and that these are often overlooked.”

Diabetes NSW is encouraging all Gosford residents to be aware of their emotional health and

wellbeing when living with diabetes.

“People should not feel alone in their diagnosis,” said Mr Eastwood.

“We must recognise that looking after ourselves emotionally is just as important as looking after ourselves physically, particularly when dealing with a diabetes diagnosis.

“Make sure you are able to talk to someone about how you’re feeling,” said Mr Eastwood.

Media release, 2 Jul 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

M

The pair met with Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill NSW (ARAFMI) Central Coast Association regional manager Ms Rhonda Wilson.

ARAFMI is a community based organisation that provides support, referral and resources for carers of the mentally ill.

Mr Rowell said he was pleased to see that the vital work of carers was being well supported as the impact of mental illness on families and carers often went unnoticed.

“The NSW Government is proud of the committed and locally engaged workforce that provides these services each day, often in extremely challenging circumstances,” Mr Holstein said.

Mr Rowell and Mr Holstein also met with

representatives from Hospital Art Australia in Umina, who provide artwork to mental health units and hospitals all over the state to enhance patients’ mental wellbeing.

“Hospital Art Australia does wonderful work for the wider community and is to be congratulated for their commitment and positive impact that their artwork provides,” Mr Holstein said.

A visit was also made to ‘The Glen’, an Aboriginal Residential Rehabilitation Service based at Tuggerah that provides counselling, accommodation and work programs as well as a safe environment for those people who wish to do something positive about their addictions.

“Services like these provide the opportunity for

people to build their selfconfidence and sense of personal responsibility, so that they may re-integrate into the community and make a meaningful contribution,” Mr Holstein said.

“The NSW Government is dedicated to keeping people out of acute hospital wards, emergency departments, and justice services, and providing opportunities for people to remain within the community for rehabilitation where possible.

“The Glen is a fantastic example of how these services can be successfully delivered,” Mr Holstein said.

Media release, 25 Jun 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Give clear instructions for end-of-life care peaking at the Dying with Dignity Central Coast meeting at Erina Library on Friday, June 20, University of Newcastle assistant director of clinical education Dr Sarah Jeong based her talk on the values on which to base the instructions to give for end-of-life care.

S

Born in Korea with a Chinese family background, Dr Jeong described how, as a child, she had witnessed a grandmother in her 90s die peacefully amid her family, her decision to refuse food and water accepted and supported by the family.

Dr Jeong said the deaths she had seen since her professional life had given

her a passionate belief in dying with dignity.

Dr Jeong emphasised the importance of giving clear instructions on how one wished to die and doing it while still in possession of one’s mental faculties.

The next quarterly meeting of the Dying with Dignity Central Coast branch will be held on

September 19, in the Central Coast Local Health District Carer Support Unit.

The guest speaker will be Ms Sian White Email, 27 Jun 2014 Joy Shannon, Dying With Dignity NSW

Let your smile shine through • General Dentistry • FREE Implants Consultation • FREE Invisalign Consultation • Braces (Fixed Orthodontics) • Cosmetic Dentistry • Snap on smiles • Wisdom Teeth Removal • Full teeth on 4 or 6 implants • OPEN TILL LATE AND SOME SATURDAYS

PRESENT THIS VOUCHER TO RECEIVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

4$1000 off 4 4 $1000 BULK BILLING 4

Dental implants and invisalign

Free Laser Oral cancer screening with your check up and clean (new patients only)

for Medicare eligible children age 2-17 years

$160 for check up, clean and Fluoride application (children under 18) Visit website for terms and conditions

Ph: 4341 1751 www.advanceddentalservices.com.au

109 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy - email: woywoy@advancedDentalservices.com.au

Coast Community News - July 09, 2014 - Page 13

Health

Community meeting protests GP Tax

M

ore than 100 Central Coast residents turned out to a community meeting at the Erina Centre on Monday, June 30, to protest the Abbott Government’s changes to Medicare and the imposition of a $7 GP Tax.

The Shadow Minister for Health, Catherine King, addressed the meeting and highlighted that not only will hospitals be $50 billion worse off under the Abbott Government, but Coasties will be forced to pay $12 million a year in GP Taxes.

Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill invited Ms King to the Coast after receiving hundreds of messages from locals worried about how they would be able to afford to see a doctor when this tax is introduced.

“This isn’t just a one off fee,” said Senator O’Neill.

“This is a $7 fee on every visit to your doctor, on every service from a specialist,

on every blood test, and on every x-ray.

“For families, or pensioners, this cost will soon get out of control with repeat visits and follow ups,” Senator O’Neill said.

A number of issues were raised at the meeting, with locals highlighting the cost as the main concern, and how it would affect people with chronic disease who would require ongoing support.

A local GP highlighted his concerns that, while he had previously run a cashless surgery, only ever bulkbilling patients, he would now have to hire additional staff and invest in new technology

to allow him to properly manage receiving cash and credit payments.

“These changes will mean a major shift in the way doctors’ surgeries operate in Australia,” Senator O’Neill said.

“We heard from a local GP that he will have to fork out money for new security measures as he would have to hold cash on the premises when this tax is introduced.

“This is an unfair hit to our locals, to our GPs, and will be the beginning of the end for Medicare in Australia.”

Your New Denture Professional

Media release, 30 Jun 2014 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill

Greens commend Dying with Dignity debate entral Coast Greens have commended Gosford Politics in the Pub for putting on a timely debate over Dying with Dignity at Dutton’s Hotel on Thursday, June 27.

C

Central Coast Greens spokesperson Mr Doug Williamson said: “This is an issue of real importance to many residents of the Central Coast which has been avoided and/or subverted by our political leaders for too long.”

“Despite reassurances from the previous Liberal National Party government of increased resources for palliative care following the overturning of the world leading Northern Territory legislation, we have seen no extra funding provided for this essential medical service within our state health systems.

“This situation has been further exacerbated by the recent federal budget cuts to the States’ funding.

“Additionally, legislation which was introduced into the NSW Legislative Council by the Greens last year, which would have enabled dying with dignity for our lovers, partners, family

members and friends, was defeated through the inability of both the Labor and Liberal parties to govern for those whose final wish is only to end their life painlessly in the company of those dearest to them.

“Now, a person with a painful or debilitating condition wishing to end their life is forced to use unreliable methods or be forced to break the law by smuggling controlled substances into the country for later use.

“Even then, should they be discovered before death and irrespective of any End-of-Life directives holding no legal status in such a situation, medical ethics demand that attempts should be made to revive the person.

“But back to what sort of existence?

“The only legal option available to Australians is to travel to Switzerland or the Netherlands to engage the services of the humanitarian

aid organisation Dignitas.

“Those who saw the recent television documentary on this organisation could have only been impressed with the intelligent and dignified services they provide for people and the numerous checks and balances which are in place under Swiss law to prevent inappropriate deaths from occurring.

“It was inspiring to read the words of Peter Short, a 57-year-old father with inoperable and terminal oesophageal cancer, who said of medically assisted, or physician-assisted death: ‘This is not a legal, religious, moral, budgetary or bioethical issue for me, nor do I suggest it should be for you, it is simply about common sense, and compassion for people suffering physically, psychologically and existentially.’”

Media release, 2 Jul 2014 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

Michael Harmey Podiatrist Home Visit Service Central Coast Veterans Affairs or EPC referrals accepted All aspects of Podiatry covered.

Diabetic Foot Assessments Footwear and general foot advice

Ph 4323 7181 - M 0418 975 170

• All New Partial and full dentures • Clasp free flexible Dentures • Same Day relines and repairs ealth lth h ffunds unds a ccepted • DVA and all health accepted • HICAPS claiming ng

4323 4323

Suite 2, 392-398 Manns Road West Gosford We offer family dental through to implants and smile makeovers in a relaxing setting

Education

Page 14 - July 09, 2014 - Coast Community News

Grant to NAISDA for talent identification

Mountain Summit to be held in Council Chambers he inaugural Mountain Summit Meeting, a project of the Mountain Districts Association Inc. will be held in the Gosford Council Chambers on Thursday, August 21.

T

Minister Troy Grant, NAISDA executive director Kim Walker, development coordinator Sheree Foley, Member for Gosford Chris Holstein, developing artist Glory Tuohy-Daniell and NAISDA's Debra Schleger with NAISDA students

he National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA) in Kariong will receive almost $55,000 funding to identify and develop talent programs for students aged between 14 and 18.

T

Minister for the Arts Mr Troy Grant, alongside Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, announced that NAISDA would receive $54,970 to develop and deliver the annual Garrabarra Ngurra Dance Camp.

“Dance students from regional communities will participate in the five-day camp at Mt Penang in

September,” Mr Grant said.

“This funding will support the development and delivery of the Talent Identification Program providing young adults the opportunity to engage in creative expression and development,” he said.

“This is an opportunity for participants and mentors to explore cultural elements of dance, culminating in a

final performance.

“The NSW Government is proud to support projects that seek to develop the Aboriginal arts and culture sector across the state,” Mr Grant said.

Mr Grant said the funding is being made available through the NSW Government’s three-year Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Strategy.

Mr Holstein welcomed the funding for the local community.

“This is a terrific investment in the arts in our local community that will not only benefit local artists but also the wider public,” Mr Holstein said.

Media Release, 27 Jun 2014 Tess Salmon, office of Troy Grant MP

Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill will be the patron of the event with students from the five Mountain Community primary schools comprising Central Mangrove, Peats Ridge, Somersby, Kulnura, and Spencer as well as home education and off mountain primary school students, participating in the event.

“While the Mangrove Mountain Districts Young Ambassador program has been successful, we believe there is more we can do to engage the young people of our district in community affairs,” said Mountain Districts Association

subcommittee president Mr Neil Berecry-Brown.

“These are our citizens of the future and for them to have a greater understanding of civics and service to the good of their community is vital for us all.

“We think that direct participation in a civic/ representative process would be both empowering and potentially very effective learning.

“Consequently we have organised the ‘Mountain Summit.

“Prior to August 21, we will be arranging processes of delegate selection, as well as tuition and guidance to help the potential delegates

prepare,” said Mr BerecryBrown.

There will be a role for the current Young Ambassador at the Summit and the next Mountain Districts Young Ambassador will be chosen through an ‘election’ process for the Summit as well as on performance on August 21.

“The summit will be an occasion for our young representatives to present, discuss and vote on the issues important to the Mountain Districts at this time, and for its future,” said Mr Berecry-Brown.

Newsletter, 21 Jun 2014 Kirsty Squires, Somersby Public School

Chapman Trust keeps on giving after 50 years osford Public School and Gosford High School have acknowledged the 50th anniversary of the Chapman Trust this year, both of which have received significant financial aid from the Trust.

G

Mr Alfred Chapman and his wife Mrs Ella Chapman were long-time residents of the Gosford and Wyong districts, with Mr Chapman an active member of the Gosford Primary School board since the early 1900s.

In 1955 Mrs Chapman died, leaving her estate of approximately $19,000 to 11 charitable organisations and, when Mr Chapman passed away, he left the entirety of his estate to 10 organisations, including Gosford Public School and

Gosford High School.

The schools P and C associations have continued to use the trust funds for the promotion and encouragement of education.

“The Chapman Trust is very important to Gosford High School,” said Gosford High School P and C president Mr Gary Jackson.

“In accordance with the trust requirements, the P and C use the trust funds to purchase educational resources and present

Weekly Art Classes and One day Workshops

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

annual Chapman Awards for students who demonstrate excellence across all areas of their schooling.”

Gosford Public School P and C Association president Mr Stephen Thomas said the Chapman fund had allowed students at Gosford Public School to engage in learning by using laptops, iPads, interactive whiteboards and other technologies.

There is a commemorative piece which gives details of Gosford’s greatest individual benefactor in the foyer of Gosford High School and in the Chapman room of the recently relocated Gosford Public School.

Mr and Mrs Chapman’s trust continues to play a large role in educating generations of children far beyond their own lifetimes.

Email, 25 Jun 2014 Lea Colwell, Gosford High School

Education

Coast Community News - July 09, 2014 - Page 15

UN re-enactment staged

Evocca students graduate

student re-enactment of the United Nations General Assembly was staged at Erina on Thursday, May 29, with students from 11 high schools brought together by the combined Central Coast Rotary Clubs in the annual Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) event.

A

The students, who were dressed according to the customs of the nation of their choice, debated four resolutions and a peace resolution from the point of view of the nation they had chosen to represent.

Nine teams received the three adjudicator’s commendations including teams from Lakes Grammar, Brisbane Water Senior College, Central Coast Grammar School, Gosford, Terrigal and Narara Valley High Schools.

The Linda McLean

Memorial Peace trophy was won by Afghanistan (Erina High School) and the St Edwards Christian Brothers’ College team of Nigeria gained this year’s costume prize.

Third prize was awarded to Central Coast Grammar School who represented Japan and runner-up to Green Point Christian College who represented the USA. The winner’s trophy will stay with last year’s winner, Gosford High School, and the Year 12 team will now

be entitled to compete at the National Model United Nations Assembly event to be held from August 15 to 17 at the Australian Museum of Democracy (Old Parliament House).

The event was attended

by Cr Vicki Scott on behalf of Gosford mayor and officially opened by Rotary past assistant district governor Mr Adrian Gale.

Email, 1 Jul 2014 Henk Keulemans, MUNA

U3A seeks financial assistance

G

osford Council has received a petition with 584 signatures requesting financial assistance on behalf of U3A Central Coast.

Petitioners requested financial assistance in the form of reduced venue costs, printing, grants or any other support to assist their organisation.

U3A is an organisation which each year provides over 100 courses giving social benefits and/or

learning activities for over 700 senior members of the community.

The majority of signatories have been drawn largely from the U3A membership.

Petitioners said they were faced with the dilemma of escalating venue charges

which accounted for the major expense of the not for profit organisation.

Petitioners further stated that raising their annual subscription would force members to not renew their membership.

Gosford Council Agenda P.19, 24 Jun 2014

St Pat’s excels at gala day tudents from St Patrick’s Catholic College participated in the Combined Catholic Colleges soccer gala day on Thursday, June 27 at EDSAAC oval in Bateau Bay.

S

Seven teams competed against catholic college students from across the Central Coast.

Each team played up to

six games throughout the day, with Division one boys and Division two girls from St Patrick’s named overall champions, while Division

three boys and girls were both runners up.

Newsletter, 27 June 2014.

Nicole Cumming, St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School

Graduating students from Evocca College Gosford

pproximately 250 students from Evocca College campuses within NSW, including 30 from the Gosford branch, received their diploma certificates in a graduation ceremony held on Wednesday, June 25, at the Riverside Theatre at Parramatta.

A

Students graduated with diplomas in business, IT and multimedia and community services.

Branch manager Mr Phil Sallis said the students had achieved a great deal academically and personally in completing their diplomas.

“Our graduating students have gained the knowledge and practical skills they will need to excel in their future careers,” said Mr Sallis.

“Of these graduates some have entered the workforce, some are continuing study with Evocca College and

others have gone on to university studies.

“Before studying at Evocca College, many of our students couldn’t imagine starting a diploma – let alone completing one.

“These students set a goal at the start of the year to achieve a diploma and, by doing so, have created new horizons for themselves.

“The students study entirely at their own pace until they reach their goal, graduate and start the next chapter of their lives,” he said.

The college is a nationally

accredited registered training organisation (RTO) offering nationally recognised qualifications and has been approved by the Australian Government to offer VET FEE-HELP assistance to their students and was recently named VET provider of the year at the Australian Council for Private Education and training’s awards for excellence.

Media release, 27 Jun 2014 Sophie Holley, Engine Group

Serviced Copying & Printing Minimum Transaction $2

Our Price

A4 Black & White A4 Black & White A4 Black & White A4 Black & White

1 - 10 11 - 100 101 - 1000 1001 - 5000

pages pages pages pages

20c per side 15c per side 10c per side 8c per side

A4 Colour A4 Colour A4 Colour A4 Colour

1 - 50 51 - 200 201 - 500 501+

pages pages pages

$1 per side 80c per side 70c per side 65c per side

A3 Mono A3 Mono

1 - 10 11 - 100

pages pages

35c per side 20c per side

A3 Colour

$1.40 per side

Faxing

$1 per page

120c Erina St Gosford NSW - 4325 7369

Out & About

Page 16 - July 09, 2014 - Coast Community News

Many projects underway for new Rotary leadership he Rotary Club of Gosford North now has a new leadership team following the annual changeover of the club on Monday, June 16.

T

President Alan Wort said he was looking forward to working with a strong team of people dedicated to the community.

“The Club has about 40 members of various ages and vocations and, over the years, has had many projects, both local and overseas, and members always have fun carrying them out,” said Mr Wort.

The members are currently heavily involved with overseas projects including Wheelchairs for Madagascar, the Nepal Dental Project and the Kokoda Project, where members of the Gosford North Club assisted in building 10 aid post buildings in the Oro province of Papua New Guinea.

Here on the Central Coast, Gosford North Rotary

has developed a program called SOKS (Save our Kids – Central Coast Youth Suicide Prevention).

The Club aims to ensure that young Central Coast adults who have not had the support of extended family and friends in tackling life’s up and downs are not forgotten.

Working to support Lifeline, the Club has raised over $30,000.

A new endeavour is the Benefactors’ Club, comprising a group of like-minded people and organisations whose morals, ethics and value systems are the same as Rotary.

The Club raises funds under the guidelines of helping youth, and updates the Benefactors on the progress by celebrating with a Benefactors’ and

The new leadership team at The Rotary Club of Gosford North

Beneficiaries’ Dinner, where the Benefactors get to meet the people who have benefited from their kind donations.

Gosford North Rotary and the Benefactors’ Club have

supported programs such as the Rotary Youth Leadership Program and the National Youth Science Forum.

Courtney Paton, who attended the National Youth Science Forum, did so well at

the program she was invited to travel to Canada to attend the Canada-Wide Science Fair as an ambassador for Australian Science.

The Rotary Club of Gosford North meets every

Monday at the Gosford Golf Club.

Media release, 27 Jun 2014 Michael Sharpe, Rotary Club of Gosford North

Starship

Cruises www.starshipcruises.com.au

Phone: 4323 1655 Lady Kendall is fully licensed • Bookings are required • GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

• BRISBANE WATER CRUISE

• 4 ISLAND CRUISE

Relax and enjoy cruising the beautiful Brisbane Water on the M.V. Lady Kendall.

Departing the Gosford public wharf at 10.15am and departs Woy Woy public wharf at 10.40am Saturday through to Wednesday.

Tickets may be purchased onboard.

Enjoy a fabulous trip through the amazing waterways of Broken Bay, beautiful Lion Island, Barrenjoey Head, Pittwater, Kuring-gai Chase National Park. Lower Hawkesbury, Brooklyn and unique Dangar Island. This cruise is approximately 6½ hours worth of pleasure, delicious food and new acquaintances. Morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea will be served whilst cruising, enjoy a good laugh at the Captain’s commentary, there is also plenty of time to take photos of the scenery. The Lady Kendall is a licensed vessel... Bookings are essential for this tour.

Cost: Adult $34, Concession $29, Child $21.

Group discounts available.

July April19th, 12th,27th 15th, 19th and 26th September 1st, 13th, 21st May 4th,1st, 11th (Mother’s Day) October 12th, 17th and 26th Departing Gosford Public Wharf 9.30am.

Fish and Chips are an option $8.00 per person (not every day). Lady Kendall is fully licensed. Kiosk onboard.

Bookings are required.

Cost: Adult $72, Concession $67, Child $42.

Ask about our future dates for this tour.

G6698258AA-110414

BOOK FOR MOTHER’S DAYCHRISTMAS 11TH MAY LUNCH CRUISE BOOK NOW FOR IN & JULY

Coast Community News - July 09, 2014 - Page 17

ORRCA president to talk about whales

Out & About

Professor of Piano to lead chamber ensemble

he Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre will host the Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) president Ronny Ling on July 10, for a talk about all things whales.

T

As a Central Coast local, Ronny will engage all ages with his knowledge of whales, their movements, their history and what to look out for on the Central Coast. “We are currently in the middle of the whale migration season, so right now is the perfect time for whale watching off the Central Coast’s many great headlands,� said Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre spokesperson Ms Kate

Smellie. “Ronny has been involved in ORRCA for 25 years and will give you an insight into the lives of whales, what whales we most commonly see on the Central Coast, how to identify them and much more. “You will even have the opportunity to see some of ORRCA’s rescue equipment and how it is used. “We are so excited to have Ronny visit our centre these holidays in

celebration of the current whale migration season. “He is an exciting and engaging presenter with extensive knowledge and an infectious love for these majestic giants. “This event will be fun, interactive and one you will not want to miss,� said Ms Smellie.

Media release, 6 July 2014 Kate Smellie, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

William Chen

Matt Peacock to speak to Friends of the ABC enior ABC journalist Mr Matt Peacock will speak at the Central Coast Leagues Club from on Friday, August 15, as the guest speaker for the Central Coast branch of the Friends of the ABC.

S

Mr Peacock has become the first staffelected director of the public broadcaster since the Gillard government reinstated the position.

Mr Peacock, a former London, New York and Washington correspondent, beat eight other candidates to the job.

Approximately 1,800 ABC staff voted in the postal ballot, which was

overseen by the Australian Electoral Commission.

Mr Peacock, who began his career with the ABC in 1973 as a trainee with the television current affairs program ‘This Day Tonight’, went on to be chief political correspondent for ABC radio current affairs in Canberra.

He is also the author of

‘Killer Company’, which was made into the ABC dramatic mini-series ‘Devil’s Dust’.

He has also been an award-winning foreign correspondent and chief political correspondent for ‘AM, PM’ and ‘The World Today’.

Email, 2 Jul 2014 Klaas Woldring, Friends

he Gosford Anglican Church will host chamber ensemble ‘Refraction’, featuring special guest pianist William Chen, on Sunday, July 13, as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust.

T

Refraction is a chamber ensemble comprising a mixture of young musicians and mature performers with a wide experience in the musical genres of Opera, symphonic and chamber music Led by internationally acclaimed violinist and conductor, Ronald Thomas, Refraction embraces the cumulative professional experience of its members to present fine performances of chamber music Chen, an inaugural scholar of the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust, has given acclaimed solo concerts in New York, Chicago, London, Paris, major cities in Australia and China.

For FITNESS, FUN and FRIENDSHIP GOSFORD SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS holds a class every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm at the Church of Christ Hall, Henry Parry Drive, Wyoming

$5 per Night Come and join in on the fun!

He has performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Cadegon Hall in London and the Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland Symphony Orchestras in major concert halls in Australia.

Chen will travel from Shanghai where he is

Professor of Piano at the Shanghai Conservatorium to perform Mendelssohn’s piano sextet, a work requiring virtuosic capability.

Email, 24 Jun 2014 Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservatorium

,-4=@-+75*7

Fillet Burger, Reg. Chips, Reg. Potato & Gravy & Reg. Pepsi Max

!

Offer expires 01.12.2014. Set combinations apply. Limit of one offer per coupon, per customer. Only available at KFC Woy Woy and Erina Fair.

+01+3-6 ?16/; 10 Pcs. Original Recipe Chicken, 10 Wicked Wings, 2 Lge. Chips & Lge. Potato & Gravy

!

No partner necessary No special clothes - just soft shoes Lively music New dancers welcome Matt Peacock

Contact Janice on 4388 8 2253 Contact Sandra on 4392 8716

Offer expires 01.12.2014. Set combinations apply. Limit of one offer per coupon, per customer. Only available at KFC Woy Woy and Erina Fair.

?7A ?7A -:16)

Page 18 - July 09, 2014 - Coast Community News

Not for Profit Organisations Directory “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary across the Central Coast Kadam Sharawa Institute Inc ABC - “The Friends” 4329 7122 Tibetan Buddhist Group Offering Support group for Public Broadcaster. Courses in Buddhist Philosophy from recruit@volcc.org.au Aims. safeguard ABC’s Beginning to Advanced Level. All independence, funding, & standards. welcome at Green Point Community Wyoming Meetings through the year + social Centre - Meditation every Thursday Community Centre afternoons 7-8pm Programs and activities incl. Tai Chi, Well-known guest speakers 0467 558 672 Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, 4341 5170 Community Markets, Out of School www.fabcnsw.org.au Koolewong, Point Clare & Hours Care, Play Group 4323 7483 Tascott Progress Association manager@wyomingcc.org.au Central Coast Over 30s Social Aims to provide resources for Garden Clubs Group Inc communication. Special guests, We offer social contact, entertainment community involvement, heritage, Australasian Native Orchid events & new friendships for people diversity, education, safety and small Society in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. business opportunities.

Cultivation and conservation of Aust Our events range from; Live Music, Point Clare Community Hall - 2nd Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara House Parties, Restaurant Nights, Thurs Bi Monthly.

Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots 0411 266 325 Narara - 8pm more - For a FREE calendar call call 4340 5157 Community Centres 0428 461 188 or email cco30s@ live.com.au Gosford 50+ Leisure and Erina Heights Learning Centre Garden Club Central Coast Pension & Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, An informal and friendly group, Welfare Officer Network Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor we enjoy visiting special gardens.

This group of Volunteers, trained Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, Garden owners talk on planning and

by DVA, to look after servicemen & Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, installation. women, meets at Ourimbah RSL Cards, Variety Social, Womens 4326 1462 Club at 10:30am Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers linda.syddell@hotmail.com 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov 4324 4749 4322 1505 Matcham Garden Club Gosford-Narara Monthly Meetings and Garden Visits Central Coast 50+ Singles Neighbourhood Centre with speakers and discussions Social Group School Holiday activities, playgroup, relating to rare and unusual plants.

Invites Ladies & Gents 50s to 70s multicultural programs, community New comers welcome - Every 2nd etc for dinner, dancing - BBQs & activities - Rooms for Hire Thur 12noon to 2.30pm Socialising each weekend. admin@gnnc.com.au 4367 6292 Our friendly group can be contacted 4329 4477 Health Groups for our monthly programme North: 43532561 Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Alcoholics Anonymous South: 43445556 ‘A friendly, caring, Safe and If you want to drink, 50pssg@gmail.com Connected Community’ that’s your business.

We provide information about If you want to stop, Community Care Services local services - Counselling, early that’s our business.

Central Coast childhood nurse, legal advice, Meet every Sat - Progress Hall Memory lane - Doing things computer classes, Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm together Café room hire, equipment hire, 4323 3890 For people with memory loss & their advertising, playgroups, friendship carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee groups, Alcoholics Anonymous morning with others experiencing Health and fitness groups, parenting meet every Wed 1230pm similar circumstances groups, cooking classes and zumba.

Someone cares 10am to 11.30am 4340 1724 Anglican Church Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Gosford 3 Mann St Gosford 2nd Wednesday Kincumber 4324 4244 Neighbourhood Centre Better Hearing Australia • Exercise classes Central Coast Gosford Politics • Yoga for adults and children Hearing loss management in the Pub • Community eco garden Support and educational group Come and solve the problems of the • Room hire 7 groups across the coast world over a friendly drink and a bite • Health support groups Providing practical experience to eat. Guest speakers.

• Counselling and confidence First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 • After school activities Learn the benefits to hearing aids Mann St, Gosford 4363 1044 Better hearing Australia Central Coast 0438 363 108 www.kincumber.nsw.au 4321 0275 www.centralcoast.

I AM LOST Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres betterhearingaustralia.org.au Deep Conversations & systematic Strait Islander Corporation exercises for understanding my self The Mingaletta community centre Central Coast Prostate Cancer & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society provides its members and other Support Group (Gosford) Ancient and modern knowledge. community groups a meeting place Meet last Friday Month 0425 296 783 and referal hub for education, health, Terrigal Uniting Church www.gurdjieff.org.au well-being and cultural programs 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal through consultative services and 9.30am to 12 noon Rotary Club of community programs.

4367 9600 Gosford North Mon-Fri 9am 4pm www.pcfa.org.au A very active community minded 6 Sydney Ave Umina club with many projects focussed on 4342 7515 Central Coast Prostate Cancer assisting youth. If you are keen to admin@mingaletta.com.au Support Group (Wyong) support our great projects, Meet last Monday Month get involved with our fun club or Toukley RSL Club Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure discuss joining, please contact Homes Ave Toukley and Learning Centre Graham Black 10.00am to 12 noon Regular events Fitness, Yoga, 0410 509 071, 4356 9300 Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, Line grahamblack@iprimus.com.au www.pcfa.org.au dancing,Tai chi, Painting, Bush walking, Indoor bowls, Zumba, Rotary Club of Dying with Dignity NSW, Computer and Ipad courses, Bingo, Kariong/Somersby Central Coast Concerts on 1st and 3rd Thursday of International service club improves Working to give those month. lives of communities in Australia suffering unrelievedly from 43845152 and overseas. Fun-filled activities, terminal or incurable illness gilco@internode.on.net fellowship and friendship breakfasts. the legal right to request & Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang receive medical help to die Volunteering Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am Quarterly Meetings Central Coast 4340 4529 4369 8053 Refer potential volunteers to kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au community organisations and provide Gambling Solutions support to volunteers and community Seniors Computer Gambling help counsellors provide organisations. We also provide Club Central Coast Inc. training to volunteers and managers free, confidential, professional service Beginners class PC or Mac Mon or to gamblers, family and friends. of volunteers - Information Sessions Tues. Classes Mon to Fri for most Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, programs – see website. 10am – 12md or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre.

Mthly Meetings, Guest Speaker at Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon 4369 2530

Community Groups

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

Gosford, The Entrance.

4344 7992 GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Mental Health Self Help Group Helping thousands to recover from mental health challenges for more than 55 years to find a GROW group near you call 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.net.au GROW Groups meet weekly all year round Meals on Wheels Delivered meals and flexible food options for people with a functional disability 4382 9401 Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders.

No dues, fees, or weigh ins. Stone Building. Anglican Church Mann St. Gosford, Thursday 2:15pm www.oa.org 0412 756 446 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

History Groups Brisbane Water Historical Society • Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270 Fellowship of First Fleeters Central Coast For anyone interested in early history or early family histories. Don’t need to be a First Fleeter.

Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am 4323 1849

Music Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club Kieran - 0407 267 675 khutton58@gmail.com jbthomson51@gmail.com 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

Political Party Central Coast Greens Branch of Greens NSW, active regarding ecological sustainability, social and economic justice, peace and non-violence, grassroots democracy and getting elected 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Probus Clubs All Probus clubs have interesting guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, make new friends, fellowship. intellectual stimulus, and social activities.

4329 0766

Public Speaking Develop confidence by improving your speaking skills. Meetings are entertaining and educational.

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 Blue Gum Flat Toastmasters Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Ourimbah RSL 4362 7227 Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club Alternate Saturdays Avoca Beach Hotel - Avoca Drive 10.00am.

4341 6842 jancummings@y7mail.com Gosford City Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling Club 7:30 to 9:30pm 4340 1929 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 Central Coast Art Society Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre.

4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au Central Coast Campus Friends Inc Post school learning, advocacy, dinners, discussions, speakers, awards, newsletters and special projects 0412 422 890 b.bolte2@bigpond.com www.cccampusfriends.org Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quiting bees - Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues, Thurs, & occasionally - Sat 9-2.30pm - Thurs 7-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

CCLC Indoor Bowls Ladies - Mon 10am Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm Contact John 43632360 Or Bev 0403994313 National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history.

Keep fit and make friends.

4389 4423 & 4332 7378 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Women’s Groups Brisbane Water Evening View Club Social activities, outings and functions monthly - new members welcome Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/ Cinema, fashion parades Dinner meeting with guest speaker 4th Tues each month 4325 1688 0466 513 600 Central Coast Vietnam Veterans Association Yoga - Ladies Fully qualified with the international yoga teachers association Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Friday 11am to 12.30pm $6 per session 0419 126 100 Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 4384 3696 Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 10am - 2pm RSL Club 4344 5812 0412 773 441 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 Inner Wheel Club of Terrigal Share friendship, social activities as well as fundraising for local, national and international projects.

2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal 4385 6276 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Kincumber View Club For ladies looking for a place to make friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, bus trips, movie days and home functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am 4390 2527 Soroptimist International Brisbane Water Soroptimists speak for women and girls of all nations through awareness advocacy and action by supporting national and international programs 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd Wamberal 4367 6331 sibrisbanewater@siswp.org

Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics Probus Club of Avoca knowlede, experience and skills of 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Terrigal View Club members and the general public.

Bowling Club Luncheon meeting followed by a Running classes, workshops, www.probussouthpacific.org/ demonstrations, exhibitions and social guest speaker 1st Wed, Also outings microsites/avocabeach and functions mthly. Breakers Club events - Annual exhibitions in May 4382 3372 Dover Rd Wamberal and December - Open Day in Sept 4365 1120 info@ccpotters.org Probus Club Nth Gosford 4324 5343 4th Tues Central Coast Leagues Club WOWGIRLS Wave 10am of Wisdom Inc Friendship Force WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Central Coast connects women and local A travel club with a difference! businesses around a common theme See a country from the of wellbeing. to share wisdom and inside and change the way explore lifes potential. you see the world.

Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world. gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses check our website for We in turn host small groups from activities. other clubs. www.wowgirls.com.au Deidre 4388 9435 info@wowgirls.com.au www.friendshipforcecentralcoast. asn.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

Coast Community News - July 09, 2014 - Page 19

Jane Austen themed night for dancers

T

he Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association will hold a Jane Austen themed night at the East Gosford Progress Hall on Saturday, July 12.

The programme of dances will include ‘Sellenger’s Round’, several from the Playford

M

collections published in the 17th century, including ‘Hole in the Wall’ and some celebrated in the BBC Jane

D

ANGROVE ISTRICT ARKET

M

Cnr Wisemans Ferry and Waratah Roads Mangrove Mountain 13 July 2014 - 8am till 2pm 2nd Sunday of each Month

Austen television series such as ‘Grimstock’, ‘Mr Beveridge’s Maggot’ and ‘The Comical Fellow’ will be on offer.

Should people wish to practice prior to the event, dances are held at the Kariong Progress Hall on Friday evenings.

Out & About

A quality night of familyfriendly entertainment

Email, 27 Jun 2014 Robyn Graylin, Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association

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

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

Saturday July 19 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

Bill 0439 824 553 Sponsored by

EE FR

EE FR

The Gosford Diary

One of the Central Coast Gang Show dress rehearsals

he creative power of the scout and guide groups in the Gosford region will be on display at the 29th Central Coast Gang Show, with the opening night to be held on Wednesday, July 9, at Laycock St Theatre.

T

Performances will continue until July 12.

This year’s variety show presents a travel through time, featuring everything from medieval knights to Persian markets with Aladdin and Ali Baba.

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, l et us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

Wednesday July 9 Central Coast Gang Show, Laycock St Community Theatre, 7:30pm

Thursday July 10 Central Coast Gang Show, Laycock St Community Theatre, 7:30pm Majestic Giants: Talking Whales with ORRCA President Ronny Ling, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, Terrigal, 3:30pm-4:30pm Rockpool Discovery, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, Terrigal, 11am-12pm

Friday July 11 Central Coast Gang Show, Laycock St Community Theatre, 7:30pm Film Global, The Hub, 7pm-9pm Lyn Bowtell, Lizotte’s Kincumber Aquaria Feeding, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, Terrigal, 12pm Brackets and Jam, Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm

Saturday July 12 Go on Gosford, Gripe, Gosford Waterfront, 12pm Central Coast Gang Show, Laycock St Community Theatre, 1pm and 7pm The Coast Sessions

launch, Lizotte’s, Kincumber, 7pm Australian Plants Society Central Coast Group meeting, Phillip House, Kariong, 2pm Rockpool Discovery, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, Terrigal, 11am-12pm Good in Gosford, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 10:30am Chuparosa and The Cupcake Conspiracy, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 8pm Central Coast Creative Craft Group monthly craft sale, Studio 2 and 3, Gosford Regional Gallery, 9:30am4pm Chuparosa and The Cupcake Conspiracy, the Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 8pm Good in Gosford open day, Evolve Hot Yoga, Gosford, 10:30am Grizlee Train, Johnny Devilseed and Rubes, Avoca Beach Hotel, 8:30pm Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association’s Jane Austen themed bush dance, East Gosford Progress Hall, 7:30pm-11:30pm

Sunday July 13 Photography Basics: Learning to See 3, Bouddi National Park, 9:30am12:30pm

Brackets and Jam, Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm Central Coast Baby and Kids Market, Scholastic Sports Stadium, Terrigal, 9am-12pm ‘Refraction’, Gosford Anglican Church, 2:30pm

Sunday July 20 The 5 Lands Experience, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 5pm-9:30pm Concerts for Life Line Central Coast, Kincumber Uniting Church, 2pm

Monday July 21 Tuesday July 15 M u l t i c u l t u r a l Cooking Class, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Australian Conservation Foundation-Central Coastmeeting, Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, 7pm Brisbane Water Historical Society general meeting, West Gosford Complex, 1pm

123 Magic Emotion Coaching & Parenting Skills Workshop, Wingello Cottage, Wyoming Public School, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Thursday July 24 Men of League Foundation Central Coast Race Day. Gosford Racecourse

Saturday July 26 Thursday July 17 African Drum and Dance Workshop with Sibo and Rachel Bangoura, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 6:30pm-9:30pm

Girrakool – Piles Creek Loop Walk, Brisbane Water National Park, 10am-3:30pm “Winter” 4 Seasons for Art and Film festival, Kariong Eco Garden, 5pm

Friday July 18

Sunday July 27

Good in Gosford open day, Kibble Park, Gosford, 12pm

Bouddi Coastal Walk Maitland Bay to Little Beach, 8am-11:30am

Saturday July 19

Monday July 28

Concerts for Life Line Central Coast, Gosford Uniting Church, 2pm Good in Gosford open day, the Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 10:30am

123 Magic Emotion Coaching & Parenting Skills Workshop, Wingello Cottage, Wyoming Public School, 5:30pm-7:30pm

A committed cast of scouts and guides have been practicing for several months alongside a small band of volunteers who have designed and made costumes, choreographed moves, constructed and

painted sets and props and lead rehearsals to ensure a quality night of familyfriendly entertainment.

Media release, 7 Jul 2014 Tricia Fortier, Central Coast Gang Show

Gosford City Markets Irregular Markets Saturday July 19 Computer Fair Gosford Gosford Showground 10am-2.30pm

Sunday July 20 Davistown RSL Markets Davistown RSL 9am-2pm

Regular Markets EVERY WEEKEND Ettalong Markets Cnr Schapper & Oceanview Roads, Ettalong Beach 9am-4pm

Saturday July 12 Central Coast Craft Sale Art Studios, Gosford Regional Gallery 9.30am- 4pm Niagara Park Market Day Niagara Park Shopping Centre 9am - 1pm

Sunday July 13 Peninsula Waterfront Art & Produce Market Anderson Reserve, Woy Woy 10am - 3pm Mangrove District Markets Cnr Wisemans Ferry Road and Waratah Road 8am - 2pm

Saturday July 19 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

If you would like your Markets listed here call 4325 7369

Classifieds

Page 20 - July 09, 2014 - Coast Community News

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Handyman

Plumber

Contact the House Doctors

YOUR LOCAL PLUMBER

cost only $30 plus GST for 5 cms, and will be working for you in your local community for TWO WEEKS

Phone: 4325 7369 - Fax: 4321 0940 E-mail: manager@duckscrossing.org or download a form from

For your professional Handyman Service

www.duckscrossing.org Ad a logo or photo only $6 +GST Ad full colour only $6 + GST

Adult Services

Love & Lust Adult Shop 156 Mann St Gosford

4324 5569 Antennas A Better Picture

Antenna & Digital Installations & Tuning New home specialist Credit cards OK HAYWARD VIDEO All areas Gosford 4323 6367 Woy Woy 4344 4414 Warnervale 1800 244 456 0412 685 555

Entertainment

Rendering Repairs Plastering Repairs Painting & Decorating Roof Repairs Partition Walls Carpentry Repairs - Locks

The List goes on, you name it, we will fix it!

• Home Maintenance •Decks & Pergolas • Custom kitchens • Flat pack kitchens & Joinery • Small to Large renovations • Prompt Service • Fully licenced and insured Ph Elton

0447 352 398

July 12 Jane Austen Theme Admission $18 incl. supper Folk Fed Affiliates & Pensioners $15,

Students 13 to 18 $8 www.ccbdma.org for more information

Enq: 4344 6484

Lic number 265652C

Indian Spicy Affair- East Gosford

Folk & Acoustic

Kitchens

Brightpoint Plumbing

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and fully qualified chef/cook to assist in running our large and busy restaurant kitchen with the following skills & abilities

Music Club

July 26 Celebrate our 15th Birthday with Chloe & Jason Roweth

Quality Laminate Benchtops supplied and seconds for sale

R&J Benchtops

7PM CWA Hall The Boulevarde Woy Woy $12 / $10 Conc www.troubadour.org.au

4341 4060 Fitness

Ourimbah

Fully insured Specialising in maintenance and emergancy work Small to large jobs Pensioner Discounts Ring Kerry

4374 1927 0403 752 282 Lic #165015c

Public Notice

Painting

A&K McDonald

MASTERPAINTER QUALITY TRADESMAN

Self Defence

Leading the Industry

Real solu ons to real threats Krav Maga Proven to work

All Interior & Exterior Paint Work

www.closecombat.com.au

CONTACT JONATHAN 0466 966 547

Gardening

Gas Fitter & Roofer

4388 4545

TEXTURES

qualitytradesman@hotmail.com

Photography

Experience Folk Music at its best at East Gosford Progress Hall @ 7.30pm Henry Parry Drive

Positions Vacant

4346 4057

Dance

Central Coast Bush Dance & Music Association

4325 7369

0401 880 406

Lic: 217611c

195967c

Blocked drains, Leaking taps and toilets, Hot water and all aspects Of pluming drainage and gas fitting.

The Troubadour

Carpenter Carpenter Handyman

Same day service Guaranteed

Advertise your business here Pricing starts from $30 + GST

Hi Gosford Shoppers!

Don’t struggle with your groceries.

Let us do the struggling.

Servicing Erina Store for 20 years Now catering for your needs at Woolworths Gosford.

See you in store.

Adam - Gosford Kerri - Erina

All aspects of Lawn & Garden Maintenance

Johno Watts 0466 267 311

An appropriate level of remuneration (40-52 K) will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Please email a current resume to the Manager,Vinit Jain -indianspicyaffair86@ yahoo.com Applications close 5.00 pm on Monday 21 August 2014 and Only candidates currently living in Australia and/or with a current working visa need apply

Roofing

Tuition - Music

All Ways Tile & Metal Roofing New Roofs, Re-Roofs extensions, All major & minor roof repairs, rebed & repoin ng, gu ering, leaf guard, whirlybirds

Call Jarrad

LEARN UKE PLAY UKE Peninsula Area

4341 4060

Gosford City Bowling Club

0447 251 468 lic 243557c

www.ukecentral.info ccukecentral@gmail.com

Annual General Meeting

ART METAL ROOFING Specialising in the

Tom Flood

The Annual General Meeting will be held in the clubhouse, Dane Drive Gosford on Sunday 10th August 2014 Commencing at 9:30am W. Lasscock Hon. Secretary

Family History Would you like to know more about your ancestors?

Irish/Sco sh/Australian/ English histories a specialty Contact Dianne Williams Experienced researcher on

A Reliable Service

The successful candidate will have the following skills and abilities, which must be addressed in your covering letter and resume: 1. A minimum 3 years previous experience with cooking of Indian curries and working on Tandoor, 2. Ability to provide clear leadership and guidance to the kitchen and hospitality team, knowledge of making menus and price setting:

0403 403 257

art of metal roofing

Harmonica Tuition all popular styles

• New Roofing • Tile to Metal Re-roofing • Gutters & Downpipes • Leaf Guard •

4324 2801

Have a qualified roof plumber install your metal roofing

0402 613 209 artmetalroof@yahoo.com.au

tomflood@hotmail.com Springfield

One on One $25 half hr $40hr

Lic No: 147 841C

Tuition - Dance

or diannewilli@gmail.com Charts and Reports supplied

QUALITY IMAGES •Website •Portrait •Commercial •Product • Promotions If you need an image then give ValsPix

0418 600 436

Advertise your business here Pricing starts from $30 + GST

4325 7369

Positions Vacant

Adult Work Opportuni es $Call Today$ Get Paid Today!

Ladies 1 or 2 shi s can earn you a full weeks wages Training, Accommoda on & Transport Assistance available Gosford

0405 823 066

Gosford Scottish Country Dancers hold a intermediate class on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 pm at Wyoming - It’s an excellent form of exercise which brings men, women and young people together socially, learning new and old dances in a very friendly relaxed atmosphere No experience or partner necessary All ages welcome Cost $5.00 per week -

Contact Janice on 4388 2253

Every bequest brings us closer to defeating cancer in her lifetime.

For more information contact Mella Moore today.

T: 1300 780 113 W: cancercouncil.com.au

Sport

Coast Community News - July 09, 2014 - Page 21

Wombats fall in a hole to drop out of top four

R

ound 13 of the 2014 Men’s Premier League competition was played over the weekend of July 5 and 6 with Berkeley Vale dropping out of the top four for the first time in six years following a 2-1 loss to Wyoming.

With Berkeley Vale’s normal home ground at Mingara undergoing renovations, the crucial clash against Wyoming was transferred to Chittaway Oval.

The Berkeley Vale Wombats were on top for much of the first half with Wyoming struggling to find cohesion.

The breakthrough came against the run of play when a 30-metre free kick from Daniel Surridge found the corner of the Berkeley Vale net.

From then onwards, the

Tigers gradually took control of the match, doubling the lead in the 68th minute after a series of strong attacks culminated in a goal to Andy Klijn.

The home team scored a consolation penalty goal through Mitchell Pont in the second minute of injury time.

The result sees Wyoming remain unbeaten after 13 matches and maintain their two-point lead over Killarney District at the top of the table.

Berkeley Vale, despite dropping to fifth place and

only picking up one point from their last three games (all against top-five teams), do have their next four against teams in the bottom five.

In what surely is a record turnaround, Umina have gone from an 8-0 loss to The Entrance to a 6-0 win over Kincumber.

The Kincumber Roos were in contention until half-time, trailing 2-0 but conceded a further four in the second half.

Josh Schumann’s third hat-trick of the season sees him move back to the

top of the Premier League goal scoring table while Ben Scully-Hawkins (2) and Todd Beckman were also on target.

The Entrance have come from a goal down to defeat a plucky Gosford City team 2-1 in their match at Pat Morley Oval.

The Round 12, 8-0 win over Umina, was always going to be a hard act to follow for The Entrance and so it proved.

As they’d done in three of their previous four matches, City scored first, this time through Dane Bowers, who scored his first ever First Grade goal.

The first five minutes of the second term proved decisive with first Terrie

Terrigal Avoca Panthers dominate derby match errigal Avoca defeated third placed Killarney Vale by 80 points in Round 12 of the Wilson Security Black Diamond AFL Cup played on Saturday, July 5.

T

There was plenty of anticipation ahead of Killarney Vale’s visit to Hylton Moore Oval with the third placed Killarney Vale Bombers confident of ending the Terrigal Avoca Panthers’ unbeaten start to the season.

When the final siren rang, however, it was the Panthers who stamped their authority over their Central Coast rivals by not only winning by 80 points, but also restricting the Bombers to a solitary point for the match.

The final score was 11.15.81 to 0.1.1.

The Panthers opened the match strongly and with the aid of the wind were able to lead by 29 points at the first change, although the margin

could have been greater had it not been for some inaccurate kicking for goal.

Despite having the wind in the second quarter, the Bombers were unable to penetrate the Terrigal Avoca defence led by skipper Jayson Van Dam and Alastair Richardson, and at half time the Panthers’ lead had extended to 37 points with the Bombers yet to score.

In the absence of Tom Head, Mitch Betson was proving to be a strong forward target for Terrigal Avoca and with Jimmy Webster once again winning many possessions and kicking two goals the Panthers lead was 77 points at the final change.

With the result well and

The Shame File Ducks Crossing Publications has a very liberal credit policy for advertisers and realises that from time to time, people, businesses and organisations get into financial difficulty and may need assistance and time to get things back on track.

However, some people, businesses and organisations take advantage of this generosity they use advertising but simply don’t pay their account after several months and need to be taken to court to do so.

From time to time, as necessary, we will name these people, businesses or organisations as a warning to our readers so that they will be wary when dealing with them.

Services, Erina • Renotek, Tascott • Michelle Umback - 2 Funky, • Shelley Walker - Previously trading Terrigal as Headmasters Hair Design, • CUP Computers - Gosford Park Plaza Gosford • Jessica Davis - A1 Cleaning

truly over, all interest was on whether or not Killarney Vale would score.

No goals were kicked for the term although the Bombers were able to finally get on the scoreboard, albeit just once as Terrigal Avoca ended up winning by 80 points.

Kurt Fleming continued his return to form and fitness, after a disrupted start to the season, to be the Panthers’ best and he

was well supported by Van Dam, Richardson and Sam O’Brien.

Betson finished the day with three goals to lead all scorers.

For Killarney Vale, Scott Manuelle, Brad Deitz, Rick White and Michael Smith tried hard.

Hylton Moore Oval is a fortress for the Panthers and they have not been beaten at the ground since July 2012.

Media releases, 6 & 8 Jul 2014 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

Let your community know about: • • • • • •

Weddings Engagements Special Birthdays Special Anniversaries New Born Babies Special Achievements

Send a photo and details to: editorial@ editorial @duckscrossing.org

Dries and then Zac Anastas scoring for the Eagles for what proved to be the final goals.

Despite being consistently competitive, including against the top teams, it was Gosford’s 11th straight match without a victory and keeps them at serious risk of relegation.

By contrast, The Entrance, promoted from Division One at the start of the season, have lost just one match and sit poised just three points behind Wyoming and with the best goal difference of any team in the League.

After a series of frustrating results, East Gosford have taken their first step to breaking clear of the relegation zone coming from a goal down to defeat Budgewoi 2-1 in their match at Frank Millington Field.

In a game that was in the balance throughout, Billy Lockley gave Budgewoi a first-half lead which was cancelled out by Brent Demery in the 70th minute.

Ex-Budgewoi player Mitch Marlin then scored the winner for his new club with 10 minutes to play.

East Gosford’s win, their third of the season, moves them five points clear of second last place and with the best goal difference of the bottom five teams.

Budgewoi remain in equal second-last place.

Both teams have to play three of the top five and two of the bottom five teams in the remaining five rounds.

Media release, 7 Jul 2014 Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

Subscribe now and don’t miss an edition

1 Year (25 editions) to Gosford Central News $50

1 Year (25 editions) to Wyong Regional Chronicle $50

Peninsula Community Access

News

1 Year (25 editions) to Peninsula News $50

Phone: 4325 7369 - Fax: 4321 0940 120c Erina Street, Gosford To order online

www.duckscrossing.org/shop Name:

Ph: Email: Address:

Credit Card Number: ___________________/___________________/ ______________________________________/

Exp: ______/______ Please complete credit card details or send a cheque or money order payable to

Ducks Crossing Publications, PO Box 1056, Gosford NSW 2250

Sport

Page 22 - July 09, 2014 - Coast Community News

Volunteer Certificates for bowlers

Golf day raises $12,000 for DA application airview Homestead Association held a successful charity golf day at the Springs Golf Club, Peats Ridge, on Friday, May 16.

F

There were 62 players, who were joined by another 15 people for a luncheon soon after the competition, which was followed by an auction.

Association president Mr Warren Andrews said there were many enjoyable aspects of the day.

“A hole-in-one contest with a $10,000 prize was conducted, but whilst there

were a number of close attempts, no one succeeded in winning the prize.

“Other contests were held for longest drive, paythe-pro and nearest pin, which all added to the day.”

A surplus of just over $12,000 was obtained from the golf and auction.

This money will go towards the costs of preparing a development

application to be lodged with council for the restoration of Fairview Homestead.

“Whilst more funds need to be raised for that purpose, preparations are now commencing for the development application,” said Mr Andrews.

Media Release 14 Jun 2014 Warren Andrews, Fairview Homestead

Narara draw deemed a loss in PSSA match arara Public School’s boys’ soccer team played against Ourimbah Public School at Ourimbah Soccer Field on Monday, June 2.

N

Narara took the lead in the first half of the game and went to the break with a score of 2-0.

Riley Molony scored the first goal with Man of the Match Campbell Molony scoring soon after.

“We saw lots of passing and outstanding

performance in both defence and attack,” said coach Susan Wells.

Ourimbah caught up in the second half and the fulltime score was 2-2.

Ourimbah was called the winner after 10 minutes extra time.

Primary Schools Sports

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters Time - Height(m)

Time - Height(m)

Time - Height(m)

Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

WED - 9 0505 - 1.33 1056 - 0.49 1735 - 1.74 SAT - 12 0156 - 0.22 0752 - 1.48 1334 - 0.34 2007 - 2.03 TUE - 15 0425 - 0.14 1030 - 1.57 1618 - 0.35 2241 - 1.93 FRI - 18 0028 - 1.64 0656 - 0.35 1315 - 1.55 1922 - 0.55 MON - 21 0340 - 1.26 0937 - 0.55 1616 - 1.58 2259 - 0.59

THU - 10 0014 - 0.44 0603 - 1.37 1148 - 0.44 1827 - 1.86 SUN - 13 0245 - 0.15 0845 - 1.52 1428 - 0.32 2058 - 2.06 WED - 16 0515 - 0.19 1124 - 1.57 1715 - 0.41 2333 - 1.80 SAT - 19 0126 - 1.48 0747 - 0.44 1415 - 1.55 2033 - 0.60 TUE - 22 0446 - 1.23 1031 - 0.56 1712 - 1.62 2359 - 0.54

FRI - 11 0106 - 0.32 0659 - 1.43 1241 - 0.39 1917 - 1.96 MON - 14 0335 - 0.12 0937 - 1.55 1522 - 0.32 2149 - 2.02 THU - 17 0605 - 0.26 1218 - 1.56 1816 - 0.48 SUN - 20 0230 - 1.34 0842 - 0.51 1515 - 1.56 2148 - 0.62 WED - 23 0545 - 1.24 1123 - 0.56 1801 - 1.66

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

Association rules state that if a game is drawn at the end of extra time, the team who had the first corner kick is declared the winner.

Newsletter, 16 Jun 2013 Susan Wells, Narara Public School

Two qualify for Sydney North Cross Country orty-six students from Narara Public School competed in this year’s cross country district carnival held at Wyoming Public School on Friday, May 30, with two students qualifying for the Sydney North Carnival to be held at Gosford Racecourse on Thursday, June 12.

our Gosford City LGA bowlers received a Bowls NSW Volunteer Certificate at the Bowls Central Coast Volunteer Day held at The Entrance on Tuesday, May 13.

F

Ray Delaney of Avoca Beach Bowling Club, Les Patience of Davistown RSL Bowling Club, Graham Norris of Gosford City Bowling Club and Brian Williams of Terrigal Bowling Club received certificates for their outstanding contribution to their respective club.

The day was held in recognition of those volunteer workers who

contribute to the running of their clubs in a variety of different ways.

Over 80 volunteers from 21 clubs took to the greens at The Entrance in a friendly morning game of bowls followed by a luncheon.

Bowls NSW director Mr Bob Moran was in attendance as a special guest and addressed the gathering before being

invited to present a Bowls NSW Volunteer Certificate to a nominated person from each club in attendance.

Upon handing over the framed certificates, Bob personally congratulated each recipient.

Media release, 15 May 2014 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

Rugby League legends on track ugby League legends will be on track at Gosford Racecourse on July 24, for the sixth Men of League Foundation Central Coast Race Day.

R

The primary objective of the Men of League Foundation is to support former players, coaches, administrators, referees, officials and their families

who have fallen on hard times.

The foundation has grown to over 20,000 members over the last 12 years and encourages those involved

in the game of rugby league, or fans, to visit Gosford and support the charity.

Email, 27 Jun 2014 Rochelle Barker, Gosford Race Club

F

A Peninsula newspaper with in-depth Peninsula area news!

Peninsula Community Access

Daniel Thompson and Connor Gyorffy placed third and fifth respectively in the district competition.

Other notable efforts were made by Lily Nigro (12th), Ethan Mantellato (13th), Flynn McCabe (18th) Noah Nicholls (19th), Olivia Taylor (19th) and Giaan Atkinson (19th).

Newsletter, 2 Jun 2014 Greg Frohlich, Narara Public School

Edition 344

News Phone 4325 7369 Fax 4321 0940

Peninsula Community Access 2 June 2014

Edition 345

News Phone 4325 7369 Fax 4321 0940

Community Access

New council directors appointed in clean sweep Gosford Council has appointed three new directors as part of its revamped executive leadership team.

People protesting against the Ettalong boarding house during the proposal’s public exhibition period and (inset) an artist’s impression of the rejected Ettalong development

Council CEO knocks back boarding house The proposal to build a 30 room boarding house at Ettalong will not go ahead following a decision to refuse the application by Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson.

“Our staff’s recommendation was to refuse this particular proposal,” Mr Anderson said.

“Given its expected construction costs were less than $15 million, I’ve decided to fast-track the resolution of this contentious proposal and refuse it using my delegated authority.

“The planning assessment looked very closely at all the community’s feedback and gave the applicant a chance to provide more information or amend the proposal as well.

“Although some further information was provided in response to both our concerns and the community’s, I decided to refuse this proposal for a number of reasons.

“Most importantly, this specific boarding house proposal just did not fit with the character of the local area.

“For us to approve this proposal, especially considering the amount of public opposition, would not have been in the community’s best interests.

“Moreover, it had not been designed with proper regard to crime prevention or the social services potential residents of the boarding house would need.

“There were also inadequate services proposed to deal with waste and car parking at the site.

“Finally, the submitted design failed to comply with a number of relevant national, state and local planning, development and building standards.

“I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank

every resident for their comments and feedback on this proposal, and patience while we assessed the application.

“This is a great example of how Council and our community are now working together to make

sure we get the best outcome for all of us,” Mr Anderson said.

Media release, 21 May 2014 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

Holstein ‘delighted’ Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has agreed with a decision by Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson to refuse a development application to build a boarding house at

Ettalong Beach.

Mr Holstein said the decision was a sensible one given it was out of character with the area and the residents’ concerns for public safety.

“I have received numerous emails, letters and phone calls

opposing this development and I am delighted that Gosford Council has listened to the people,” Mr Holstein said.

Media release, 21 May 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

THIS ISSUE contains 51 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info

The appointments complete a clean sweep of senior management positions since the retirement of the Council’s previous general manager Mr Peter Wilson in 2012.

The three new directors are director of governance and planning Ms Danielle Dickson, director of community growth Ms Judy Jaeger and director of construction and operations Mr Stan Antczak.

“Earlier this year we agreed on a new organisational structure that is designed to help create a long-term sustainable future for council,” Council CEO Mr Paul Anderson said.

“This included a major recruitment drive to make sure we have the very best senior executives setting the direction for our region and driving change throughout our organisation.

“Danielle, Judy and Stan bring with them years of best practice and knowledge from other councils and organisations, and I’m confident they will provide a significant boost for this council and the community.

“I’ve already tasked all three new directors with helping us bring in a new era of internal and external service delivery

Director of construction and operations Mr Stan Antczak, director of community growth Ms Judy Jaeger, general manager Mr Paul Anderson, director of governance and planning Ms Danielle Dickson and executive manager of performance and strategy Ms Janine McKenzie

standards, including better business practices for our organisation and customer service for our community.”

Following eight months as council’s director of environment and planning, Ms Dickson now

accepts additional responsibility by heading up the newly created governance and planning directorate, which includes development, compliance, corporate and city planning, and governance and business

services.

Ms Jaeger comes to council following eight years as a senior manager at Newcastle City Council and will lead the new community growth directorate, which includes libraries, community

and economic development, and corporate business operations.

Mr Antczak joins council from a senior role with Queensland’s Local Government Infrastructure Services organisation to oversee the new construction and operations directorate, which includes construction planning and management, and the operation of water, sewerage, road and waste assets.

The new executive manager of performance and strategy Ms Janine McKenzie, who will report directly to the CEO, joined Council on June 10.

“With our new executive leadership team now appointed, we will be working as quickly as possible to recruit for our 12 new manager positions,” Mr Anderson added.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to recognise the efforts and achievements of our outgoing directors, and thank them for their years of valuable service to the community.”

Council’s outgoing directors are: director of economic and community development Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings, director of water and sewer/director of city services Mr Rod Williams and director of corporate services Mr Nic Pasternatsky.

Media release, 30 May 2014 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

Honour awarded to Killcare resident Killcare resident Mr Philip Donnelly has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to the indigenous community through sporting and charitable events.

Mr Donnelly has been the board secretary for the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy since 2005.

He has been the president of the Bouddi Society since 2004 and established the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts.

The Society is a cultural group that organises events and

publications to raise money for local charities and to provide the opportunity for the community to join together for artistic, musical and other cultural occasions.

In his career, Mr Donnelly has been the deputy secretary of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission and the Queensland director for Federal Department of Aboriginal Affairs, after having been NSW manager for the department.

“I have worked alongside aboriginal people for many years in addressing areas of disadvantage and inequality within Australian

society that have particularly affected young Aboriginal people,” said Mr Donnelly.

“But I have realized that all young Australians, aboriginal and non-aboriginal, must be given hope and the opportunity to develop their innate potential.

“We should all do what we can to support them in this,” said Mr Donnelly.

When Mr Donnelly was notified of his receipt of the award he said he was “proud and pleased”.

“But although it seems trite to say that I also felt humbled, it is in fact the case, because you think

News

Peninsula 16 June 2014

of all those other people whom you have worked with, and who are just as if not more deserving of recognition, but who have put you forward for this award.

“I was particularly pleased that I was nominated for the award by aboriginal people, a gesture typical of their great generosity of spirit,” said Mr Donnelly.

Kaitlin Watts, 5 Jun 2014 Interviewee: Philip Donnelly Media release, 3 Jun 2014 Susan Fischer, Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat

THIS ISSUE contains 54 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info

Edition 346

Phone 4325 7369 Fax 4321 0940

30 June 2014

Fibre-to-the-node to come to Woy Woy The NBN Co and Telstra have reached an agreement to provide fibre-to-the-node broadband to Woy Woy as well as Umina.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said the number of premises to be covered in Woy Woy would be announced once planning and design work was completed.

She said the agreement expanded the trial already announced in Umina.

End users are expected to be eligible to connect to high speed services in 2015.

Ms Wicks said that the project would provide much needed relief for the region, which has traditionally had poor broadband infrastructure.

“We have taken the steps to get this project on track after so many years of misinformation and frustration,” Ms Wicks said.

“These upgrades will truly revolutionise the way people

connect in their homes and businesses.

“It is vitally important we don’t waste another four years waiting for these upgrades.”

Under the project, the NBN Co and Telstra will cooperate to design, plan and construct the fibre to the node network.

Once construction is complete, the NBN Co will cooperate with industry to finalise the design of FTTN products and connect endusers.

Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the reform of the NBN project has resulted in a sharp increase in construction activity.

“We went to the election promising to get the NBN project done sooner and at less cost,” Mr Turnbull said.

“Today’s announcement shows we are delivering on that promise.”

Media release, 27 Jun 2014 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communications Paul Fletcher, Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt MP and Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks MP at the announcement in Canberra

Council rejects ‘threat to democracy’ Gosford councillors have rejected as a “threat to democracy” a proposal from council general manager Mr Paul Anderson, giving him power to determine all planning applications that he deemed were in accordance with council’s policies.

Under current policy, the general manager is able to determine applications below $15 million providing there are less than six objections to the proposal.

Councillors voted unanimously for the decision to “make no alterations to the delegations of the CEO”.

Cr Vicki Scott spoke against the recommendation saying she was “really surprised” when she read of the proposal to change the general manager’s delegations.

“I only saw this on the agenda, like the rest of the members of the

THIS ISSUE

removed the opportunity for the elected representatives of Gosford citizens to consider developments which might be controversial”.

“The Greens see the attempt to remove discussion from the public arena of the council chamber to behind closed doors as the same ideology as the State Government’s proposed but rejected planning laws.

“The Greens congratulate all the councillors present for standing up for the local community against this erosion of democracy.”

The report to council by the director governance and planning said that the current restrictions means determinations of matters are delayed pending consideration by council.

“In keeping with the council’s tag ‘Open for Business’, residents and ratepayers would be better served if the general manager could determine all applications that are in accordance with council

public; that was the first time I saw it.”

She said it was a “threat to democratic integrity” and it would be a “sad day” if it ever happened.

“Councillors are elected by the community and have a responsibility to represent the interests of the community.

“The general manager was not elected to represent the interests of the community.

“I understand it’s about streamlining processes but this would be at a cost of representation to the public.

“We wouldn’t be needed,” said Cr Scott.

Cr Chris Burke echoed Cr Scott’s sentiments.

“I believe it is our democratic right to represent the people and I don’t want that right taken away,” said Cr Burke.

Cr Hilary Morris said giving the general manager authority to make such decisions “would have

t i

41

ti l

R

d

it

f

policies,” the report stated.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has rejected the suggestion that the proposal would have reduced the rights of the community.

“At a time when the City (of Gosford) needs to get moving and encourage investment in our major town centres, a regular review of the general manager’s delegation is entirely appropriate”, said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

“Clearly the motion had nothing to do with compromising the rights of the community nor affecting the ability of councillors to be involved in the planning process”.

“We support the need for the general manager to be able to deal with development applications more efficiently and in shorter time frames so we did not necessarily have a problem with the increase in his powers of delegation”, said Matthew Wales.

thi i

t

i

“It has always been our position that council meetings should not be overly burdened with deliberations on development applications where, providing they are compliant, the matter can be dealt with by staff.

“Regardless, the increase in delegation to the GM would still have enabled an application to be called up by councillors to a council meeting if there were significant objections or community concerns”, said Mr Wales.

Gosford Council Agenda GOV.14, 24 Jun 2014 Kaitlin Watts, 24 Jun 2014 Media release, 25 Jun 2014 Hillary Morris, Central Coast Greens Media staterment, 27 Jun 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

l

i f

Coast Community News - July 09, 2014 - Page 23

Sport

North Avoca and Terrigal compete in IRB championship ineteen clubs from around the state, including Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and North Avoca SLSC descended on the Mid North Coast from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29, for the 2014 NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championship at South West Rocks.

N

North Avoca

Strong winds, choppy surf and overall unfavourable conditions for racing, forced competition to be relocated on Saturday to nearby Arakoon.

Surf Life Saving NSW surf sports manager Mr Shane Knight said he was delighted at the success of the event.

“We are really excited about how much competition has improved this year,” said Mr Knight.

“The weekend puts us in good stead for the Interstate IRB Championships to be held at Kingscliff in July, where we hope to take the title from Queensland,” said Mr Knight.

In the overall pointscore Terrigal placed ninth and North Avoca 10th.

Terrigal placed seventh in the 35+ Mixed Mass IRB with its Gunnas team comprising Marc, Lauren and Emma Gunasinghe and Roger Stimson.

Terrigal also placed fourth in the 35+ Mixed Teams

IRB with its Real Gunnas team comprising Bronte Bagala, Marc and Lauren Gunasinghe, Bruce Moy, Greg Smith and Roger Stimson.

Terrigal’s Bruce Moy, James Purcell and Alix Smith teamed up to place seventh in the 35+ Mixed Tube IRB with their MRT team.

A Terrigal team called Kiss My Pontoon, comprising Bronte Bagala, Rachel Field, Lauren Gunasinghe, Nathan and Alix Smith and Emma Walsh, finished seventh in the Open Female Teams IRB. North Avoca placed sixth in the 35+ Mixed Teams IRB with its Dark Fogs team comprising Atlanta Boland, Lee Cowell, Mitchell and Darren Hutton, Keiren Paull and Matias Trewhela.

The North Avoca Moist Otters won the Novice Mixed Mass IRB event with a team comprising Lee Cowell, Nicholas Fallon, Keiren Paull and Matthew Slattery, while a second North Avoca team,

Gold Stripe, comprising Antony Cansick, Joanne Hatton, Brent Hutton and Matias Trewhela, placed seventh.

The Moist Otters team (Atlanta Boland, Nicholas Fallow and Darren Hutton) placed fifth in the Novice Mixed Rescue IRB while the Gold Stripe team (Antony Cansick, Derek Chart and Matias Trewhela) placed sixth and a third team, Seal Team 1, (Lee Cowell, Joanna Hatton and Keiren Paull) placed seventh.

The North Avoca Moist Sloths (Atlanta Boland, Nicholas Fallon and Mitchell Hutton) placed fifth in the U23 Mixed Rescue IRB. Kiama Downs SLSC won the event on 95 points followed by South Maroubra SLSC on 74 and Caves Beach SLSC on 70.

Media release, 30 Jun 2014 Alix Vanny, SLSNSW

Good wins for Terrigal and Gosford

T

No one pays for this service No one has ever paid to be transported by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

That’s because this community makes sure that patients are transported free.

For more than 35 years, the wider communities of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Coast, New England and North West have provided this additional emergency service through voluntary contributions, sponsorships and donations.

This unique relationship between the community and the Service is one of the most valued in Australia.

Thank you for your support.

1800 155 155 www.rescuehelicopter.com.au

errigal scored a convincing 47 points to 17 victory over Warnervale at Woongarrah Oval in Round 12 of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition played on Saturday, July 5.

Terrigal scored seven tries to three and, according to Central Coast Rugby Union president Mr Larry Thomson, this was a fair indication of the flow of the match.

“The opening half saw some good rugby with both teams letting the ball do the work,” said Thomson.

“Terrigal did control things at this stage and continued to do so in the second half.

“Play got a little scrappy in the latter period of the match but the visitors had got the win at this stage.

“Best players for Terrigal

were Tom Lowe, who crossed for three tries, and fullback Adam Danckert who tallied a personal total of 17 points with a try and six conversions.

“Warnervale put in a non-stop effort and their best players were Tevita Moala and Ben Gillies,” said Thomson.

Gosford had to work hard before defeating Kariong by 36 points to 12 at Gosford Showground.

Kariong had the better of the early stages of the match and led by 12 points to three

well into the first half.

Chris Drach and Brad Mills had crossed for a try each for the Kariong side and an upset looked on the cards.

However Gosford regrouped and gradually got themselves together and were able to cross for five tries to secure the win.

“The win by Gosford put them back into the Top Four in what is developing into a tight struggle for semi-final positions,” said Thomson.

Media release, 6 Jul 2014 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Sport

Page 24 - July 09, 2014 - Coast Community News

Positive results for the Storm

That’s A Try Thanks Sir ! Gosford score in the U12s against North Lakes

Gosford's U14s find plenty to shout about during the 38-4 win over Erina

T The Storm U13s running riot against the Raiders

he Gosford Kariong Storm Rugby League Club has enjoyed a fortnight of positive results.

The Storm’s U10s kicked off Round 10 with a hardfought 12-6 victory over the Kincumber Colts The Storm’s undefeated U13s opened up a four point gap at the top of their competition table having secured home ground victories over Blue Haven 38-16, before fighting back from a half time deficit to defeat the Erina Eagles 2820 on the first Saturday of July.

The U16s regained their competition lead following consecutive wins over Blue Haven and Kincumber, with a 42-20 victory over an undermanned Raiders side, followed a week later by an emphatic 54-6 win against the Colts.

In seniors, Gosford Kariong’s Open Grade snapped a three and a half game point-scoring drought with a brace of tries in their Round 14 loss to Central

Wyong, before shocking the Wyong Roos with an early touchdown in their Round 15 loss.

The club received some additional good news with hooker Lachlan Bell receiving a late call up to the Central Coat U15s representative team.

Email, 7 Jul 2014 Andrew Stark, East Gosford Photos: Andrew Stark

The table topping Gosford Kariong U16s on the charge during Round 10

A quiet, yet symmetrically pleasing moment during the Storms 38-4, U14s win over the Eagles

Playing rugby league, or just huddling to keep warm in the icy conditions. Gosfords U10s outlast the Colts 12-6