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JANUARY 17, 2019

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Excessively non complying Terrigal development rejected

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Smith moved for refusal of the application, which would have comprised two groundfloor shops, 12 residential units and 23 onsite carparking spaces, against the advice of Council staff, making special mention of its level of non-compliance.

She said the development exceeded the number of storeys by 25 per cent, had no setback to Hudson La, and no communal space had been provided.

Smith said members of the community spent a lot of time and effort contributing to the development of local environment plans and development control plans with the expectation they would be enforced.

“Both the former Gosford and Wyong Councils had a reputation for not enforcing their own planning controls,” she said.

“So I had hoped that as a new Council, we could provide certainty to our community and to developers by adopting a more reflective decision making process.”

Smith said previous ICAC reports showed problems were created when councils didn’t enforce their planning controls.

Public exhibition of draft Tree and Vegetation Management policy extended he public exhibition period for the revised Draft Development Control Plan Chapter relating to Tree and Vegetation Management has been extended by Central Coast Council to January 28.

entral Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, has stressed the need for Council to enforce its own planning controls, after an application for a shop top housing development at 5-7 Church St, Terrigal, was refused at the final Council meeting for 2018.

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A report from Council’s Environment and Planning Directorate had recommended that Council grant conditional consent to the proposal, but in a narrow vote, Councillors voted, seven to six, to refuse consent for the $10.7M development in the B2 Local Centre zone.

“The development, as it currently stands, has significant non-compliance with the Development Control Plan (DCP),” Smith said.

“To approve this development when there is such noncompliance with the DCP would create an expectation for similar concessions.

“Although the DCP perhaps doesn’t have the strength of a Local Environment Plan, and one non-compliance may be considered acceptable, to have so many non-compliances

sets a poor precedent for future development in Terrigal CBD.” Clr Kyle MacGregor, who seconded the motion, said: “The most important issue we are dealing with here is what is the point of having planning controls if people won’t comply with them?

“I believe we should be getting people to do their best to comply.

“In the event there is massive variation and they are unable to comply. then I think we’ve got to have a pretty stringent look at that and really go over the detail of it. and try and find a better outcome for the community.”

The refusal was based on three points, with the resolution saying that: “The development is not in the public interest as it will create an expectation

that similar non-compliance with Council’s planning controls is acceptable; the development exceeds the number of storeys by 25 per cent; the external wall height is a 23.55 per cent variation; maximum width of enclosed floor space at the fifth level has exceedance of between 10 and 26 per cent; no setback to Hudson La, representing 100 per cent variation; no communal space is provided, representing 100 per cent variation; no deep soil zones are provided, representing 100 per cent variation; and, no side boundary setbacks for visual privacy, representing 100 per cent variation.

Source: Agenda item 3.1, Dec 10 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

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This extension, based on community feedback, will provide residents with additional time to lodge a submission on the important harmonisation of tree and vegetation management works policies across the Central Coast.

If adopted following exhibition, the existing Wyong and Gosford Development Control Plans (DCP) would be amended to include the revised Chapter providing the community with a consistent policy until such time as Council adopts a Consolidated DCP. Council’s revised policy relates to urban and environmental zoned lands, and requires a land owner to obtain a permit before the pruning or removal of any tree or any vegetation located greater than three metres from a house or other approved building, where the proposed pruning or tree removal is not covered by a set of nominated exemptions.

Council may also issue permits for minor clearing of land not associated with new development, and where the clearing does not exceed the specified threshold.

This revised policy accords with recent NSW Government Land Management and Biodiversity Conservation

reforms and will provide greater clarity for residents.

The Community Environment Network (CEN) has asked its members to make submissions to “help save the trees in the back yards of the Central Coast”.

“If the draft Chapter is not amended, trees will be lost unnecessarily,” a CEN direct mailout to members said.

“The draft Chapter generally requires landowners to obtain a permit from Council to remove or prune a tree, but the draft also describes exemptions to avoid having to obtain a Council permit.

“Under the proposed Chapter, trees may be removed without a permit if ‘evidence’ is provided by an arborist with Trade (AQF3) qualifications that they are dead or pose a risk to persons or property, and are not required as habitat for native fauna.

“AQF3 training does not cover tree species, diseases, assessment or reporting.

“Most tree-removers hold AQF3 qualifications.

“Since tree-removers are paid to remove trees, they have a clear conflict of interest if they are authorised to condemn trees.

“In addition, Council should recognise the value of nonnative trees.

“In some areas, maples, jacarandas and other large exotics provide the only canopy. These should be retained while more natives are introduced.”

Source: Media release, Nov 27 Central Coast Council media Email, Dec 2 Community Environment Network

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osford has been “planned to death” but confidence is finally returning, as projects get underway in the city centre, according to Gosford, Erina and Coastal Chamber of Commerce President, Rod Dever.

Dever said the city was on the verge of “very exciting” times.

“People are finally putting money into projects to make things happen,” he said.

“Confidence is creeping back in the business sector but we really need to keep up the momentum and community consultation.”

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“Despite the work which has been done on the F1 in recent years, there is still that bottleneck at Wahroonga.

“We need to look at other forms of connectivity, which is why a ferry service to Sydney is such a good idea.”

Dever said confidence in the business community was reflected by increasing membership numbers at the Chamber.

“We are seeing new members every week and we are also in touch with businesss in Sydney looking to relocate to the Coast,” he said.

Dever said looking at infrastructure was vital, as Gosford went ahead.

“We need to take a good look at our roads and traffic management,” he said.

“We also have to look at connectivity.to help make Gosford

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Community up in arms over clearing of Crown Land

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he NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) has launched an official compliance investigation into alleged clearing of Crown Land at MacMasters Beach, while Central Coast Council continues to work, with multiple agencies, on an investigation of alleged clearing without permission on private land at a James Norton Rd property, located between Bensville and MacMasters Beach.

For over two weeks, concerned MacMasters Beach residents have been waiting for Central Coast Council, and or OEH, to respond to reports of what they consider to be clearing of bushland by a private landowner without appropriate permissions.

Coast Community News has contacted a family member of the land owners, believed to be three siblings, and they are expected to issue a statement through their legal representatives.

Kel Butcher, spokesperson for the unnamed group of concerned MacMasters Beach residents, said that over two weeks ago, one of his neighbours heard machinery in the bush, “went and had a look, and saw two machines starting to clear the bush.

“He was told it was only clearing along the fence line, but the contractor went on to clearing large patches of land that had nothing to do with the boundary fence,” Butcher said.

Note how little the man is in relation to space cleared

“Big trees have been cut down in addition to the bush that has been cleared with the machines,” he said.

Butcher said residents were particularly concerned about clearing that has occurred on non-private land, since confirmed as Crown Land.

A neighbouring property has a native conservation caveat over some of its land which has also, allegedly, been cleared, along with remnant rainforest on the Crown Land at the MacMasters Beach end of the property.

The site has been visited

by Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Labor Candidate for the seat of Terrigal, Central Coast Councillor, Jeff Sundstrom.

Police have also been called to the area on several occasions since the land clearing commenced.

“The Mayor was fairly guarded in her comments.

“It’s nice that she came to visit, and we all respect the fact that there is an investigation underway,” Butcher said.

“What we want to know is why it has taken so long for someone to make a decision about what is allowable and what is not allowable.

“It is 16 days since this started, we know Council has issued the stop work order, but is there going to be any punitive action for the damage caused?

“We have not yet been told what remedies are available.

“OEH has jurisdiction over

the public land, but we are just going around in circles at the moment, nobody is taking responsibility for what is happening.

“No one is saying ‘yes’, this is our jurisdiction, but we also do understand that it is a complex investigation by Council, and they are saying that they are doing everything in their power.

“There are quite a few adjoining neighbours keeping an eye and ear out for any further action that may take place.

“We have a very concerned community group that will respond very quickly if anything does happen.

“The chainsawed trees included 100, or more, year old angophoras, and you won’t

get trees of that maturity back for the next three generations, and they are habitat, once they are down, they are lost for generations.

“We all respect people and we understand that land owners have rights, but we want things done according to the law and through the right channels, we don’t think anyone can just go in and ignore the laws and destroy the bush like that.”

Adam Crouch issued a statement on Monday, November 19, that National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Central Coast Council were working together and had appropriately intervened to prevent any further illegal clearing.

“I thank the number of local

residents who contacted me and brought this to my attention,” Crouch said.

“As such, I was subsequently able to arrange for Central Coast Council to take necessary steps, including a stop work notification,” he said.

“No clearing of native vegetation on a private property can be undertaken without Council approvals and oversight.

“NPWS and Council rangers have been patrolling the site on a very frequent basis.

“Thank you to the Macmasters Beach community for their ongoing vigilance, and I stand with them in not tolerating any illegal clearing in our local area,” Crouch said.

Compliance officers from OEH subsequently inspected the site, which resulted in the official compliance investigation being launched.

On Thursday, November 15, the Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, had sent urgent emails to the NSW Minister for Lands, Paul Toole, and the Minister for the Environment, Gabrielle Upton, as a result of calls from distressed members of the local community.

“The community in the Terrigal electorate are very concerned re tree felling on a border between private and Crown Land between Bensville and the Scenic Drive, DP659496, 20 James Norton Rd, Bensville,” Tesch’s email to the Ministers said.

The property is zoned 7A, including endangered ecological community, protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act.

Environment report finds that hundreds of people are dying premature deaths P

ublicly available air quality monitoring should be conducted at Wyee, a community with an aging coal-fired power station, but with no current air m o n i t o r i n g , according to a new report into the health burden of fine particle pollution from coal-fired power stations.

According to the report, over the remaining 12 years of operational life for Vales Point, it will result in 547 additional deaths, 475 lower birth weight babies, and 709 additional cases of new onset diabetes.

In the remaining 12 years of operation for Eraring, it will lead to 1,219 additional expected deaths, 1,058 low birth weight babies, and 1,579 additional cases of new onset diabetes.

Local residents will have an opportunity to discuss the findings of the report at a public forum on Thursday, November 29.

The report’s author, Dr Ben Ewald, Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle’s Centre for Clinical Epidemiology

Dr Ben Ewald and Biostatistics, and, Dr James Whelan, from Environmental Justice Australia (EJA), will be guest speakers at the meeting, to be held at the Wyee Community Hall from 6:30 to 8:00pm.

Mike Campbell from the Community Environment Network (CEN) will also speak at the meeting.

EJA recently commissioned the report into the health impacts of air pollution from NSW power stations.

It is the first report of its kind in Australia.

The report found that coal-fired power stations are one of the biggest sources of air pollution in Australia, causing asthma and other respiratory problems, reduced birthweight, diabetes and premature death.

It concluded that public health is impacted in communities near power stations and up to 200km away, and that air pollution is poorly

controlled in NSW. Vales Point Power Station, at Mannering Park, is the only one out of the five still operating in NSW that is located within the Central Coast local government area, but the nearby Eraring Power Station, in the Lake Macquarie LGA, would, according to the report, also have detrimental health impacts on the Central Coast community.

“The form of pollution that has the strongest

effect on health is fine particles (PM2.5) and one of the major sources of PM2.5 in the Sydney Greater Metropolitan region is burning coal for electricity,” the report said.

“Eraring and Vales Point … make the largest contribution to the health burden from power generation, since prevailing weather patterns are most likely to carry pollutants from these sources into the Sydney basin where

the largest population resides,” it said.

“The continued operation of all the coalfired generators in NSW imposes a substantial health burden that could be alleviated by imposing stricter licensing conditions for operators that would require postcombustion capture of sulphur dioxide (SO2) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx), or by bringing forward closure of plants.”

“It’s shocking to think that based on the current operating life of the five power stations, the air pollution they produce will kill 3,429 more people,” Ewald said.

“As a Newcastle doctor, I knew that air pollution from coal fired power stations is harming local communities, but as a researcher, I never imagined that the scale of their impact would be so severe,” he said.

“Literally hundreds of people are dying premature deaths every year because of coalfired power.”

The study coincides with the review of pollution licences for the Vales Point and Eraring Power Stations.

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Premier’s proposed fast train study met with support and scepticism

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SW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, visited Gosford Train Station on December 5, to announce that the Central Coast would benefit from significantly reduced travel times, after being included in one of the four proposed fast rail routes identified by the NSW Government.

In July, the government released, A 20-Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW. One of the key elements of that vision is better connectivity between regional centres, and from cities and international gateways.

Premier Berejiklian said a fast rail network is a game changing project which would attract more investment and generate new job opportunities for the Central Coast.

“We know fast rail would transform the way people get to and from the Central Coast forever,” Berejiklian said.

“It would slash travel times allowing more people to leave the car at home and catch the train to either Sydney or Newcastle,” she added.

The delivery of fast rail to the Central Coast has the potential to reduce travel times by up to 75 per cent.

The NSW Government has appointed Professor Andrew McNaughton, to lead an expert panel to provide advice to the Premier on how the government should best deliver a fast rail network to connect the state.

“Long distance fast and high speed rail studies have been undertaken in Australia over many years,” Premier Berejiklian said.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, with Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch and the Liberal candidate for Gosford, Sue Dengate, at Gosford Train Station

“These studies have usually focused on linking the major Eastern Seaboard cities of Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne, and focused on rail as a competitor to air and road transport options.

“Most of the studies found that the costs and required ticket prices of an interstate high-speed rail network would be insurmountably high compared to likely customer volumes.

“Until now, limited work has been done on the potential for a fast rail network connecting regional cities within NSW. “The Fast Rail Network Strategy will, for the first time, provide a comprehensive assessment focused on connecting regional cities,” Berejiklian said.

“The NSW Government is committed to moving from

high-level vision to planning, and on to delivery,” the Premier continued.

“Having a strategy will ensure that future investment decisions on fast rail are well considered.

“Preparing the Fast Rail Network Strategy in 2019 is the first significant step in taking the network from vision to delivery,” she said.

Under the Strategy, preliminary works will commence on that first stage of the fast rail network in the next term of government, if the Liberal Nationals retain power.

Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, joined the Premier in making her announcement and said a fast rail link from the Central Coast to Sydney and Newcastle would transform the region.

“This announcement is also

on top of the New Intercity Fleet Trains which will enter service late next year,” Crouch said.

Sue Dengate, Liberal Candidate for Gosford, said fast rail will be a huge boost for the Central Coast.

“Faster travel times will mean that workers can spend less time commuting and more time with their families,” Dengate said.

Following the Premier’s announcement, several Central Coast government agencies, politicians, development agencies and community figures weighed in on the Coast’s possible inclusion on the fast train route.

Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said faster rail for the region was a dream many residents of the Central Coast would like to see

realised.

“We have many residents who leave the Coast early in the morning and return to their families late in the evening due to job opportunities being in Sydney and Newcastle, and so today’s announcement is very welcomed.

“This announcement builds on the process that was first started in September 2017 when the Federal Government launched the Faster Rail Prospectus at Gosford Station, and this Prospectus was all about calling for new and upgraded rail infrastructure to help link cities and the regions,” Wicks said.

“This announcement has huge potential for the Central Coast and will slash commute times and has huge returns for residents.

“This announcement is for

our hard working commuters and those people who use our trains on a regular basis who want to live on the Central Coast and be linked to two great cities that surround it, Sydney and Newcastle,” Wicks said.

Central Coast Council Mayor, Jane Smith, has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of a northern high speed rail route which could reduce travel times between Sydney and the Central Coast.

Mayor Smith said this would make a significant difference to thousands of Central Coast residents who commute to Sydney every day, often spending up to four hours a day on a return train journey between the Coast and their destination.

“We know commuting is a major issue for our community, with many Coasties having to travel off the Coast every day for work or study,” Mayor Smith said.

“Reducing the commute to Sydney from around 90 minutes to 30 minutes would allow the community to have an additional two hours per day or as much as 10 hours per week for other activities at home or in their community, like spending time with their family, rather than sitting on a train,” Mayor Smith said.

“This could also have a flow on effect of encouraging those who drive to Sydney each day to leave their cars at home and hop on a train, which would also reduce traffic on our major roads and deliver benefits to the environment.

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Action taken to protect the largest fresh water wetland on the Central Coast S

ignificant steps have been taken to achieve the p e r m a n e n t protection of Porters Creek Wetland, the largest fresh water wetland on the Central Coast.

Mayor, Jane Smith, has made the permanent protection of the Porters Creek Wetlands one of her major goals as the first Mayor of the amalgamated Council.

She said it was a “critical part of the bigger picture for that area” in terms of how surrounding land could be developed to create employment.

“The former Wyong Council, for some 20 years, and different people, have been recognising its value and it needs protection, and they just haven’t been able to deliver what is required,” she said.

“So I am really pleased that we are making progress.”

She said the report considered at the Monday, December 10, Central Coast Council meeting put in place the need to reclassify the SEPP14 (protected) wetland from Operational land to Community land, to ensure it could not be sold off.

“I think that is an important first step.

“There have been numerous studies of the wetlands and part of the resolution was to pull that information together and

Porters Creek Wetlands, west of Wyong, cover 3.6 hectares and is the region’s largest wetland of significance important for Tuggerah Porters Creek Wetland Lake, for the run off and were identified and water quality going into discussed.

Tuggerah lakes.

Of seven options “In terms of flora and considered, a Biodiversity fauna, it has threatened Stewardship Agreement species and endangered was considered to be ecological communities.” a strong mechanism to According to the staff protect the wetland. report presented to the “The next strongest meeting, Porters Creek are the existing planning Wetland is significant instruments, State and because of its ecology Local, which are already and its impact on in place,” the staff report improving downstream said. water quality from its “A Biodiversity large catchment area.

Stewardship Agreement Work on the December can provide offsets 10 resolution started in for development March, when Council opportunities elsewhere, unanimously resolved and will support the to request the CEO to creation of an income arrange a meeting with stream to fund the the Office of Environment ongoing management and Heritage, of biodiversity in Porters Department of Planning Creek wetland,” it said. and other stakeholders “Landowners, including to identify mechanisms Council, may consider to permanently protect entering into a voluntary Porters Creek Wetland.

Biodiversity Stewardship The meeting was Agreement (BSA) on held in May, and any parcel of land under several mechanisms the NSW Biodiversity to permanently protect Conservation Act 2016.

turn it into a proposal and a case for why it needs stronger protection.

When introducing her motion to the meeting, which was seconded by, Clr Kyle MacGregor, Mayor Smith said she wished to see Council engage a consultant with wetland expertise, to initiate biodiversity stewardship agreement and investigate whether it could be declared as a wetland of international significance.

She said she wanted Council to liaise with National Parks and prepare a submission and to look at what planning clauses might be considered for an LEP or DCP to minimise impacts.

“The significant part, in my view, about Porters Creek Wetland, is that it is the largest fresh water wetland on the Central Coast.

“Just by nature of the size and role, it is

“There are provisions within the agreement for “in-perpetuity conservation.

“Council would be able to sell credits and receive an annual management payment to service the BSA. “This can provide permanent protection for the management of biodiversity and allow for the creation of biodiversity credits for sale.

“The resulting stewardship site generates biodiversity credits which represent the expected improvement in biodiversity that will result from the protection and management of the site.

“A landholder (Council) can sell the biodiversity credits to a developer, the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust, or other interested parties.

“Once credits are sold, the site needs to be maintained in perpetuity.

“The potential credit status of the Porters Creek wetland land parcels would need to be assessed.

“A BSA is registered on the land title.

“When land that includes a BSA is sold, then the new owner takes over the obligations of the stewardship agreement and in return receives payments from the Biodiversity Stewardship Payments Fund.”

Another strategy would be to donate the land to National Parks.

“NPWS would assess the value for use as a national Park, its diversity and cultural heritage values, recreational opportunities, park management benefits and economic impacts.

“The land would need to align with the NSW National Parks System Directions Statement.

“This is a strong level of protection.

“The national Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 is the legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places.

“Under the Act, the Federal Environment Minister may declare a specified wetland to be of international importance (often called 'Ramsar' wetlands after the international treaty under which such wetlands are listed).

“There are presently 12 Ramsar wetland sites in NSW, the closest being Hunter Estuary Wetlands, and Myall Lakes.

“The nomination process would include comments from the State.

“The process is long [and] a declaration would be unlikely.

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Source: Interview, Dec 11 Jane Smith, Central Coast Council Agenda item 5.8, Dec 10 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

The staff review has recommended a hierarchy for town centres that would see Woy Woy classified along with Wyong, The Entrance, Gosford and Terrigal as principal town centres.

Umina and Ettalong, as well as Toukley, Long Jetty, Budgewoi, Avoca and Kincumber, would become “major town centres … all of which should have a targeted and coordinated place activation focus for Council”.

“It is a key finding of this review that a more formalised and centrist approach is required within Council to ensure that we are properly servicing the identified principal and major town centres,” the review written by council staff said “To meet this objective, an expansion of responsibilities and staffing would be needed,” it said.

The review also identified a “gap in the regional delivery of economic development for the Central Coast, particularly by Central Coast Council.

“Key aspects of strategic economic development linked to the needs of expectations of the community, such as sustainability, jobs generation, transport planning and support of innovation and start up businesses, are not currently being adequately addressed,” the review said.

The aim of the review was

to “focus on holistic place management and activation, effectively addressing the interdependencies between effective asset management, marketing and promotion, tourism, business development, economic development and delivery of quality events within key precincts.

“The future management of town centres should aim to provide a strategic, streamlined and costeffective approach, to ensure priority service delivery of town centre management functions.

“In a region as large and diverse as the Central Coast, the definition of a ‘town centre’ is important to establish, to ensure that coordinated resources are focused on areas that provide the best opportunity to achieve place activation, economic development and social connection to our community.”

All commercial property owners within the former Gosford Local Government Area pay Special Rate Levies, but only Gosford has been serviced by a third party entity responsible for marketing, promoting, event delivery, business development and varying levels of asset maintenance.

The review found that Council provided “limited and varying funding levels” which meant the town centres on the Peninsula struggled to get funding for events.

“Little funding is directly targeted towards activities or projects,” the review said.

“In the absence of a dedicated focus or town centre management team within Council, little coordination or strategic decision

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is taken to ensure capital works projects, maintenance or events and activations meet broader objectives,” it said.

Another finding was that aligned delivery of services such as security and cleaning would ensure best value and consistent service levels.

The review recommended that Council request the CEO to investigate how to resource a dedicated team within Council to coordinate town centre management.

Another recommendation was for Council to work with the NSW Business Chamber to develop a model to specifically support local economic and business development initiatives.

Council will also establish an external regional model to provide a regional focus and direction for delivery of economic development, marketing and promotion, business development and attraction of major events for town centres across the Coast.

A professional board for the regional model will be considered.

The Place Activation section within Council will be expanded to ensure best practice internal coordination of assets, contract management, leasing, delivery of events and services.

Central Coast Council Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, said th report back to Council should also “consider how we consult and engage with communities in those town centres”.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.1, 10 Dec 2018 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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The proposed change is directly at odds with the position of local community groups like Save Our Woy Woy. The draft Consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan were placed on exhibition last week.

According to the draft, the new objective for the R1 General

Residential zone is “to promote best practice in the design of multi-dwelling housing and other similar types of development; to ensure that non-residential uses do not adversely affect residential amenity or place demands on services beyond the level reasonably required for multidwelling housing or other similar types of development”.

“Specific minimum lot sizes for multi-dwelling housing, residential flat buildings and attached dwellings are not set under the Central Coast Development Control Plan.

“This form of housing can be

managed through other provisions of the DCP chapter applying to these forms of development such as building setback, floor space ratio, open space requirements etc.

“The removal of this clause, for these land-uses, will allow greater flexibility to encourage higher density development within the R1 zone.

“It will also reduce expectations of unfeasible development where greater lot sizes would be required.”

The Council held its first information sessions on the proposed new development and

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Firefighters rescue trapped ducklings Firefighters from the Umina unit of Fire and Rescue NSW have responded to reports of a family of ducks trapped in a drain in Ettalong.

The firefighters arrived to find a distressed mother duck circling the drain.

Upon inspection, it was

determined three ducklings had become trapped and an operation to retrieve them commenced.

All three ducklings were rescued and found to be in good health and reunited with their mother.

SOURCE: Social media, 11 Dec 2018 Scott Kell, Fire and Rescue NSW Umina Unit

zoning controls in Wyong and Erina on December 11 and 12.

It has said it will announce more information sessions in the New Year but it is unclear whether any sessions will occur on the Peninsula.

Council representatives will be available at Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, on Thursday, January 17 from 10:30am and 12:30pm to give residents information about the proposed consolidated development controls.

Submissions from the public will be accepted until February 28.

The consolidated plan has been placed on public exhibition

two years after the new Central Coast Council resolved to prepare a planning proposal to consolidate the provisions of the Local Environmental Plans from the former Gosford and Wyong Councils.

The draft plan standardises matters not dealt with under current controls.

“The preparation of a Consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan is the first step in the process to preparing a Comprehensive Plan,” according to details on the Council’s yourvoiceourcoast website.

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Younger generation are going to cop the worst from climate change effects

roups and individuals distributing misinformation about Central Coast Council’s imminent draft Climate Change strategy, are causing unnecessary fear, according to, John Asquith, Chair of the Community Environment Network (CEN).

New planning controls to increase residential density Development controls included in a draft new planning scheme would permit higher density development in residential areas around Woy Woy.

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Woy Woy designated as town centre like Gosford Woy Woy has been designated a “principal town centre” in a review conducted for Central Coast Council which was adopted at the December 10 council meeting.

“For a start, the idea of planned retreat on the Coast is a nonsense,” Asquith said.

“If you have a look at the maps, there are only a few areas on the Coast where planned retreat could be an option,” he said.

“One of them is Wamberal Beach.

“Planned retreat is where you give up the land because you don’t want to build infrastructure, but at Wamberal, a sea wall is the plan, so to build that infrastructure is the opposite of planned retreat.

“The problem at Wamberal is that the landholders don’t want to contribute the $500,000 each needed to build the wall, even though it is to protect their private property.

“They expect the rest of the ratepayers to cover the cost.

“That would mean roughly, the rates of every 200 ratepayers would be going to save one waterfront landholder’s property.

“That has been the problem at Wamberal for the past 20 years.

“Council has always been howled down when they say private landholders have to save private land, and the Council has to pay to save public land.

“As you work your way down the Coast, as far as I know, there is no erosion problem

Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club innundated by East Coast Low Pressure System June 4 and 5, 2017

that threatens houses at Avoca, then there are little bays that are not threatened with erosion, because they have headlands holding everything together.

“Ettalong, Umina and Ocean Beach are being eroded, but planned retreat can only occur where there is no public infrastructure between your house and the ocean, or a lack of preparedness to build infrastructure.

“However, all along that coastline in those areas, there is a road between the houses and the beach.

“There are virtually no houses not separated from the beach where it is eroding, by a road or park or reserve with public infrastructure.

“Therefore planned retreat is not an option there either, because there is already public infrastructure, namely a road, with foundations and everything that goes with that.

“There is no plan to abandon roads, so if you have a road between you and the threat, it is about the best thing you can have.

“If the road stays, you stay, so planned retreat is virtually an option in no parts of the Central

Coast.”

Asquith said that he did not believe low-lying areas around Brisbane Water, including Davistown and Saratoga, would be considered for planned retreat either.

“Most of those houses front a reserve.

“All along Davistown, there is a big public reserve that is all a public facility and it would not be abandoned.

“There is nothing in the policy saying that if you get inundated four times a year, you will have to leave your home.

“Council does not have the power to make you leave your home.

“They don’t have any need to look at planned retreat.

“The thing the policy will do will mean that we start to take action to slow down climate change, plant more trees, build sea walls, do whatever we have to do.

What the Council should do, in my view, is to be planning for change, as these areas are affected by flood levels, they should be adopting strategies to make the drains bigger, raise the road level, and call that

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adaptation.

“You adapt and do what you can.

“You can’t stop it, so you adapt to it.

“Tell me, where are they planning planned retreat, because there is nothing in the policy about it?

Asquith said members of the older generations needed to think about the legacy they were leaving their children and grand children, and that plans needed to be put in place now to ameliorate future risks.

“Councillors have been criticised for setting flood levels that are too high, but they are not too high.

“It is a fact that on the Central Coast, with a South East Low, and a maximum storm surge, the amount the ocean is lifted with the low pressure air, is five metres plus the high tide, plus the flood waters, and flood levels set by Council need to reflect that.

“I was in New Orleans earlier this year and had a good look at the storm surge they got from Hurricane Katrina, and they got a nine metre storm surge on top of a high tide.

“Some of the bridges, one huge bridge, were being demolished, one was way up in the air, but it was being demolished because people who had been on that bridge during Katrina were washed off and drowned.

“There are exceptional circumstances, so you at least plan for those Proposed Maximum Floods of five metres, which are half of what New Orleans experienced in Katrina.

“We were amazed that when we were more than 100 miles from the ocean, we went out on the Bayou and they were showing us boats that were ripped off moorings on the coast and dumped in the bayous, and they gave up trying to repair them and getting them back out to the ocean.”

According to John Asquith, those on the Central Coast attempting to undermine the need for Council to plan for sea level rise, “are talking the thing down for their own private benefit.

“They are all older men and they won’t be around when the worst of it hits.

“It is the younger generation who are going to cop the worst of this, and these people will be long gone and long forgotten.

“They are running a scare campaign because Council is going through a very careful process to make sure people’s voices are heard.

“Council are going through a number of steps before they have a draft policy, so I would suggest that people who have concerns should identify what it is that concerns them, and ask Council to explain and consider.”

Asquith said plans needed to be put in place now, not in 50 or 100 years’ time.

“We cannot wait 100 years

to try and turn around the processes that are already in place.

“It is happening right now and we are seeing it every day, with stronger cyclones, much more instability in the climate, and it is easy to understand, because there is more heat, and heat is energy.

“Two weeks ago, in north Queensland, we had rainforests on fire, and now we have the biggest cyclone we have had in 15 years.

“Our thoughts should be focused on the legacy we leave, so if a person of 20 today is going to be seriously impacted over the next 40 years by climate change, it is going to affect their food supply.

“In NSW, we already have a shortage of grain.

“This is the third year of drought in the wheat belt.

“People of retirement age will see the impact on their children and grandchildren.

“We inherited a planet that was functional when we were children, and we are leaving a legacy that our children and their children will not be able to turn around in their lifetime.

“The job we have got is more than looking after ourselves.

“Think of the legacy you are going to leave, whatever age you are.

“You can see the effects that climate change are going to have on the rest of your life.

“The scientists are saying that if we don’t act in the next 10 years, we are not going to keep temperature rises under two degrees, and they have identified a two degree rise as one that would see systems go out of control.”

Source: Interview, Dec 14 John Asquith, Community Environment Network Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Mayor criticises non-complying development approvals Central Coast mayor Cr Jane Smith has criticised the number of non-complying development applications being approved by the Council.

She said findings from ICAC reports showed that it was when councils did not enforce their own planning controls that it created problems.

Cr Smith said it was extremely disappointing “that our community spends a lot of time and effort in developing and consulting and being a part of the development of local environment plans and development control plans with the expectation that our council will enforce those planning guidelines and controls”.

She said Gosford Council had a reputation for not enforcing its planning controls.

“So I had hoped that, as a new council, we could provide certainty to our community and certainty to developers by adopting a decisionmaking process that did reflect our community’s expectations from being involved in that planning,” she said.

Most recent applications for multiple dwelling developments on the Peninsula have been approved, despite not complying with the council’s development control plan (DCP).

“Although the DCP perhaps does not have the strength of a local environment plan and one non-compliance may be considered acceptable to have so many non-compliances I would think sets a poor precedent for future development,” Smith said.

Cr Kyle MacGregor said: “The most important issue we are dealing with here is what is the point of having planning controls if people won’t comply with them.

“I believe we should be getting people to do their best to comply,”

Cr MacGregor said.

“In the event there is massive variations and they are not able to comply I think we should have a very stringent look at that,” he said.

The councillors were speaking at the final Council meeting for 2018, successfully arguing for the refusal of not a Peninsula development but a Terrigal development which council planners had recommended be approved.

Cr Smith’s grounds for refusal were based on nine noncompliances with the development control plan.

The non-compliances she listed were similar to, or the same as, non-compliances with a growing number of residential developments that are being approved by Council on the Peninsula.

“To approve this development when there is such noncompliance with the DCP would be to create an expectation for similar concessions,” Cr Smith said.

Cr Smith’s reasons for refusal included non-compliance with setbacks, communal space, deep soil zones, and side boundary setbacks, activation of a laneway.

Such non-compliances have been regularly accepted, and used as precedents, when included in Peninsula development applications but Cr Smith appears to have drawn a line in the sand when it came to the Terrigal development.

Cr Smith said she was interested in reaching out to the Peninsula community to learn more about their concerns regarding the number of developments applications lodged with Council that did not comply with the current Local Environment Plan or Development Control Plan.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda, 10 Dec 2018 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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he public exhibition period for the revised Draft Development Control Plan Chapter relating to Tree and Vegetation Management has been extended by Central Coast Council to January 28.

entral Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, has stressed the need for Council to enforce its own planning controls, after an application for a shop top housing development at 5-7 Church St, Terrigal, was refused at the final Council meeting for 2018.

Station building may become retail space The upper level at Woy Woy railway station may be used as retail space.

Sydney Trains is offering the station’s former ticket office for lease.

The 28sqm ticket office is being advertised through commercial

property agent specialists Real Commercial.

The former ticket office site has been listed for a five-year lease as a retail space.

No price was available with the listing but key selling points included Woy Woy station’s role as a major transportation hub for the

southern Central Coast and the areas predicted residential growth rate.

The listing also stated that the station sees over 115,000 passenger movements monthly.

SOURCE: Website, 10 Jan 2019 Andrew Mednick, Real Commercial

Measles alert issued for the Peninsula NSW Health has issued a measles alert for the Peninsula after a tourist who visited Woy Woy and Umina over Christmas was diagnosed with the disease.

The tourist from Canberra visited the Peninsula between December 26 and 30 and made several visits to popular community locations including Jasmine Greens Kiosk, Umina Beach Shopping Centre and Deepwater Plaza.

According to NSW Health’s communicable diseases director Dr Vicky Sheppeard, anyone who visited these locations at the same time should be aware of symptoms.

“The time from exposure to the disease to the onset of symptoms is typically about 10 days but can be as long as 18 days so people should be alert to symptoms until mid-January,” Dr Sheppeard said.

The infection is highly contagious and can spread through coughing or sneezing.

Measles symptoms include fever, sore eyes and a cough followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash spreading from the head and neck to the rest of the body.

Infants under 12 months, who are too young to be vaccinated, and young adults are most likely to be susceptible to the infection, Dr Sheppeard said.

SOURCE: Media statement, 2 Jan 2019 Dr Vicky Sheppeard, NSW Health

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Smith moved for refusal of the application, which would have comprised two groundfloor shops, 12 residential units and 23 onsite carparking spaces, against the advice of Council staff, making special mention of its level of non-compliance.

She said the development exceeded the number of storeys by 25 per cent, had no setback to Hudson La, and no communal space had been provided.

Smith said members of the community spent a lot of time and effort contributing to the development of local environment plans and development control plans with the expectation they would be enforced.

“Both the former Gosford and Wyong Councils had a reputation for not enforcing their own planning controls,” she said.

“So I had hoped that as a new Council, we could provide certainty to our community and to developers by adopting a more reflective decision making process.”

Smith said previous ICAC reports showed problems were created when councils didn’t enforce their planning controls.

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A report from Council’s Environment and Planning Directorate had recommended that Council grant conditional consent to the proposal, but in a narrow vote, Councillors voted, seven to six, to refuse consent for the $10.7M development in the B2 Local Centre zone.

“The development, as it currently stands, has significant non-compliance with the Development Control Plan (DCP),” Smith said.

“To approve this development when there is such noncompliance with the DCP would create an expectation for similar concessions.

“Although the DCP perhaps doesn’t have the strength of a Local Environment Plan, and one non-compliance may be considered acceptable, to have so many non-compliances

sets a poor precedent for future development in Terrigal CBD.” Clr Kyle MacGregor, who seconded the motion, said: “The most important issue we are dealing with here is what is the point of having planning controls if people won’t comply with them?

“I believe we should be getting people to do their best to comply.

“In the event there is massive variation and they are unable to comply. then I think we’ve got to have a pretty stringent look at that and really go over the detail of it. and try and find a better outcome for the community.”

The refusal was based on three points, with the resolution saying that: “The development is not in the public interest as it will create an expectation

that similar non-compliance with Council’s planning controls is acceptable; the development exceeds the number of storeys by 25 per cent; the external wall height is a 23.55 per cent variation; maximum width of enclosed floor space at the fifth level has exceedance of between 10 and 26 per cent; no setback to Hudson La, representing 100 per cent variation; no communal space is provided, representing 100 per cent variation; no deep soil zones are provided, representing 100 per cent variation; and, no side boundary setbacks for visual privacy, representing 100 per cent variation.

Source: Agenda item 3.1, Dec 10 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Public exhibition of draft Tree and Vegetation Management policy extended

This extension, based on community feedback, will provide residents with additional time to lodge a submission on the important harmonisation of tree and vegetation management works policies across the Central Coast.

If adopted following exhibition, the existing Wyong and Gosford Development Control Plans (DCP) would be amended to include the revised Chapter providing the community with a consistent policy until such time as Council adopts a Consolidated DCP. Council’s revised policy relates to urban and environmental zoned lands, and requires a land owner to obtain a permit before the pruning or removal of any tree or any vegetation located greater than three metres from a house or other approved building, where the proposed pruning or tree removal is not covered by a set of nominated exemptions.

Council may also issue permits for minor clearing of land not associated with new development, and where the clearing does not exceed the specified threshold.

This revised policy accords with recent NSW Government Land Management and Biodiversity Conservation

reforms and will provide greater clarity for residents.

The Community Environment Network (CEN) has asked its members to make submissions to “help save the trees in the back yards of the Central Coast”.

“If the draft Chapter is not amended, trees will be lost unnecessarily,” a CEN direct mailout to members said.

“The draft Chapter generally requires landowners to obtain a permit from Council to remove or prune a tree, but the draft also describes exemptions to avoid having to obtain a Council permit.

“Under the proposed Chapter, trees may be removed without a permit if ‘evidence’ is provided by an arborist with Trade (AQF3) qualifications that they are dead or pose a risk to persons or property, and are not required as habitat for native fauna.

“AQF3 training does not cover tree species, diseases, assessment or reporting.

“Most tree-removers hold AQF3 qualifications.

“Since tree-removers are paid to remove trees, they have a clear conflict of interest if they are authorised to condemn trees.

“In addition, Council should recognise the value of nonnative trees.

“In some areas, maples, jacarandas and other large exotics provide the only canopy. These should be retained while more natives are introduced.”

Source: Media release, Nov 27 Central Coast Council media Email, Dec 2 Community Environment Network

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hair of the C o m m u n i t y Environment Network, John Asquith, has labelled Central Coast Council’s proposed Pile Burning Policy a “very bad policy”.

The policy which has been on exhibition will, according to Asquith, “impact the health of many people with asthma, as it allows burning without a permit, and increases the amount of fuel by 270 per cent.

The existing Rural Fire Service and NSW Fire Policy on Pile Burning does all that is needed for keeping properties clear of fuel around buildings, according to Asquith.

“I have been involved in bush fire risk management, including 12 years on the Wyong Bush Fire Risk Management Committee (1988 to 2000), four years on the NSW Bushfire Coordinating Committee (1996 to 2000) including two years as Chairman of the State Standing Committee on Bush Fire Risk Management.

“From 1994 to 2000, I was

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Council’s proposed Pile Burning Policy labelled a very bad policy the Coordinator of the Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC) Bush Fire Program.

“My activities with NCC included co-authoring a Manual on Bush Fire Risk Management, and conducting 26 Bush Fire Workshops throughout NSW. “In areas within the Sydney Air Shed, from the Hunter to Illawarra via the Central Coast, Pile Burning should not be allowed, as nearly 5 million people (roughly 450,000 of whom have asthma) are impacted by what is discretionary burning,” Asquith said.

“I am writing to the Asthma Foundation on the issue. as they have previously raised the issue with the NSW Government,” he said.

“The NSW Rural Fire Service has an existing Pile Burning Standard which notes: ‘If the pile burn could be of danger to a building at any time of the year, or the burn is during the Bush Fire Danger Period, you must have a Fire Permit issued by the RFS or Fire and Rescue NSW. “’This standard provides

Open pile burning guidelines to be put out on exhibition

advice regarding the construction of vegetation piles in order to allow safe and efficient burning.

“The Central Coast Council has been lobbied by locals to implement a Central Coast Council draft Pile Burning policy which is a massive expansion of the scale of burning,” Asquith said.

The draft policy, for example, increases the size (diameter) of logs allowed to be burned from 150mm to 300mm.

The draft proposes

increasing the bulk of Open Pile Burns, from 1.5m by 2m, to 2m by 4m.

“It also seeks to remove the need for a permit, and instead allow for self-assessment and burns at any time,” he said.

The current draft allows selfassessment for: D1parcels of land greater than 4,000 square metres in area; RE2 Private Recreation; R5 Large Lot Residential; RU1 Primary Production; RU2 Rural Landscape; RU5 Village, or RU6 Transition under the Local

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“A permit is required when burning on Environmentally Zoned land, but there is huge pressure on councillors for this to be dropped,” he said.

“RFS tell me there are three major considerations and each comes under different legislation.

“Safety and Controlling Wildfire is the responsibility of the RFS and the Bushfires Act; “Smoke is the regulatory responsibility of the EPA and Council.

“The person who lights the fire, with or without a permit, is responsible for any deleterious effects on neighbours.

“Environment (vegetation) is the responsibility of the Council and clearing or burning needs their approval.

“However, in my opinion, RFS are missing a significant aspect, being the impact of pollution on public health.

“As this policy covers the discretionary burning of a heap of dry vegetation at any time, except during days of total fire bans, it is not emergency or a critical part of the fire risk

management strategy.

“The fuel could just as easily be disposed of by other means which do not generate smoke, such as mulching or dumping at a waste facility.

“There are many areas on the Central Coast where blocks of rural residential of 4,000-plus square metres could be burnt regularly.

“In the immediate area surrounding Glenning Valley, (Ourimbah, Berkeley Vale) there are nearly 14,000 people who are likely to be adversely impacted by smoke.

“Hence, the policy should not apply near urban areas.

“A map is needed.

“Where burning may be conducted without a Permit, there is nothing to stop people burning each time a pile of leaves can be raked up, this could be almost continually.

“One in nine Australians suffer from asthma and wood smoke is a source which is almost impossible to avoid.

Source: Media release, Dec 4 John Asquith, Community Environment Network

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Policy on Open Pile Burning on land zoned environmental to be debated

entral Coast Council will look at whether landowners who want to burn woody debris on land zoned environmental will need a permit, when Council’s draft Open Pile Burning Policy returns to Council for consideration.

Permits are required for

all vegetation burning on all properties during the bushfire danger period, from October 1 until March 31.

The proposed draft Policy allows landholders to selfassess when pile burning on lots zoned large residential, primary production, and rural landscape outside of this bushfire danger period.

Pile burning on environmental lands and deferred matter lands is currently not permitted

in the draft Policy on public exhibition.

Mayor Jane Smith said the draft Policy had been designed to provide a consistent approach to pile burning across the Coast, and certainty to landowners about their responsibilities.

“There has been a lot of interest and commentary on this issue and it is great to see the community engaging with Council policies,” Mayor Smith

said.

“Land with environmental zoning has been zoned that way as it is land that needs careful consideration and management to protect its ecological and environmental values.

“Council and landowners have a shared responsibility to ensure environmental land is protected.

“I acknowledge that

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landowners need to manage their land that generates large volumes of green waste.

“I will be asking Council to allocate resources to implement a permit system for landowners who want to burn vegetation on land that is zoned environmental, as we want to ensure there are checks and balances in place for the protection of these lands.

“Our community has told

us through development of the first Community Strategic Plan, that the main reasons they love living here is because of the lifestyle and the natural environment, so we need to protect our environmentally sensitive areas into the future.

“Our community demand it,” Mayor Smith said.

Source: Media release, Dec 6 Central Coast Council Media

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big year ahead in 2019 with State and Federal elections. Climate change is looking to be a major issue for all ages and political allegiances.

In doing some research on climate and air pollution, I had reason to talk to people on air quality and asthma. Doctors advised me that: “Despite extensive epidemiological research, there is currently no evidence of a threshold below which exposure to particulate matter does not cause any health effects. Any increase in air pollution carries the risk of increased health effects.”

In other words any pollution can affect your health.

There are many sufferers of asthma (30,000 on the Central Coast) and their voices are not being heard. For example, the Asthma Foundation advised that“ Asthma Australia recognises air pollution poses a significant public health risk, particularly for people with asthma. We strongly believe everyone has the right to clean air.”

The NSW Government (Minister for Environment) was working on a NSW Clean Air Agreement. However, nothing has happened in over 12 months.

As a sometime sufferer of asthma, it became apparent to me that the CC should have a Strategy for Cleaner Air. Consequently, CEN is establishing an Air Pollution sub-committee to investigate and anyone with advice or experiences to share is asked to send CEN information at cen@ cen.org.au John Asquith, OAM

World Wetlands Day is celebrated coastlines from storm surges.

SATURDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2019 each year on 2 February.

This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar.

The WWD theme this year is Wetlands and Climate Change. Wetlands play a critical role in storing carbon and reducing the impact of extreme weather events associated with climate change.

They store floodwater and can protect

8AM-11AM Please join us to celebrate World Wetlands Day at The Central Coast Wetlands, Pioneer Dairy. Activities available for the whole family! including bird watching, dip netting, tree planting, talks, displays.

COST: ADULTS $10, CHILDREN $6 (4-16YRS).

Please bring walking shoes and a fold up chair.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. RSVP by 5pm 31st January Register at www.cen.org.au/events

This event is coordinated by the Community Environment Network’s Waterwatch program in partnership with Birding NSW and the Tuggerah Reserve Trust. The Central Coast Waterwatch program is supported by Greater Sydney Local Land Services through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program

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When: Thursday 24th January 2019 Where: Lions park, Long Jetty Time: 3-5pm Cost: Free Join our ccmdc guide on an exciting marine For more information contact Rachael on 4349 adventure and become a marine biologist by 4757 or email waterwatch@cen.org.au discovering our local rock platform animals.

You’ll be amazed at what’s there!

Friday 18th Jan, 2019 11:30-12:30

Open daily during the school holidays 10am-4pm Rockpool Ramble

Sat 19th Jan, 2019 1:00-2:00pm Tue 22nd Jan, 2019 3:00-4:00pm Cost: $5 Child/concession;

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Our next sale day is: Saturday 2nd February 2019 - 9am to 12pm CEN Office, Ourimbah We have a range of local native plants available including ground covers and herbs, Event: Water Quality and Marine Debris shrubs and trees, bush food, bird attracting, native bee attracting, frog friendly and screen Monitoring When: Saturday 9th February 2019 plants. Cash or Credit Card. No EFTPOS Where: Terrigal Scout Hall Location: Brush road, Ourimbah Time: 9.30 am -2pm Best access is via the Community College Cost: $10A, $5C (lunch included) Carpark, Ourimbah Campus walk to the end For more information: Contact Karen O’Neill at of the carpark and then follow the signs up Email: karen.oneill@cen.org.au or Phone: 4349 the steps 4756

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Plan for the entire Central Coast on exhibition

he long-awaited Consolidated Local Environmental Plan (LEP) for the entire Central Coast has been placed on exhibition until February 28.

The Consolidated LEP is supposed to “deliver significant efficiencies and simplify planning for the whole community”.

It proposes that the minimum lot sizes of the former Wyong Council apply to the whole Central Coast.

It does not have provision for a special E5 zone to protect the former Gosford Council’s Coastal Open Spaces System (COSS) of bushland and reserves.

Since the sacking of the former Wyong and Gosford Councils, Central Coast Council has been operating under four different planning instruments, each with different planning controls.

The Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013 (WLEP 2013) remained in place as the planning instrument for the northern area of the Coast.

The Gosford Local Environmental Plan 2014 (GLEP 2014), Interim

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Development Order No. 122 (IDO) and Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance (GPSO) continued to apply in the southern area.

The Department of Planning and Environment has granted Gateway Determination for the development of one Consolidated Local Environmental Plan.

Council Director, Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said Council staff have worked with all government agencies to develop a balanced plan that would protect and embellish the Coast’s natural beauty whilst enabling more flexibility in terms of low-density housing.

“This will mean we can now deliver a consistent approach to development controls making the process simpler, more efficient and transparent,” Cox said.

“The ultimate goal here is to have one LEP and one Development Control Plan (DCP) that will help improve our local environment and encourage investment, create new jobs and quality housing for the growing population of the Central Coast,” he said.

“So if you are a property owner on the Central Coast or plan on becoming one, and want to build, renovate or develop, now is the time to find out how the consolidation of planning controls may affect

you.”

The purpose of the Consolidated LEP is to bring together the two former Council’s LEPs and conclude deferred matters (IDO and GPSO) from the former Gosford LEP, to create one set of planning controls.

A Consolidated DCP will be exhibited alongside the Consolidated LEP and will focus on simplifying and harmonising the current development controls of both former Councils, creating a single Central Coast DCP. Mayor Jane Smith said it was important for all of the community to get involved, and to take time to understand

how development controls apply to local areas and the broader Central Coast.

“There is a need to unify development controls across the Coast and I encourage the community to have a look at how it could affect their neighbourhoods as there will be changes,” Mayor Smith said.

“One key change is in relation to lot sizes, as the lot sizes of the former Wyong Shire are proposed to apply across the Coast under this consolidation, which is a change for half the Coast.

“Another key issue is how the COSS lands will be translated into the new LEP. “The former Gosford Council took a strong stand in getting agreement from the State Government to introduce an E5 zone to protect these lands.

“This hasn’t yet been delivered.

“The aim is to provide consistent planning rules across the Coast through the consolidated LEP.” “The next stage, the Comprehensive LEP process, will be crucial, as that is when there is real opportunity for the community to have a say on the planning controls that will

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The Comprehensive LEP and DCP will involve undertaking comprehensive land use studies on a variety of issues across the Central Coast.

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entral Coast Council is successfully reducing its carbon footprint by generating electricity through the extraction and combustion of landfill gas at its waste management facilities.

This advanced approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from escaping into the atmosphere produced enough renewable energy to power more than 4,500 local homes last financial year.

Council Unit Manager, Waste Services and Business Development, Andrew Pearce, said there were three electricity generation plants operated under contract helping turn methane emissions into renewable energy.

“Landfill gas is a natural consequence of organic waste decomposing at any solid waste management site,” Pearce said.

“Half the gas generated is carbon dioxide, with the other half methane, which is around 25 times more harmful than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere.

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ndependent candidate for Robertson and local businessman, David Abrahams, has called for an end to all oil and gas exploration off the beaches of the Central Coast.

“The generators at our waste management facilities produced approximately 28,000 megawatt-hours of electricity last financial year, and prevented around 154,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (greenhouse emissions) from escaping into the atmosphere,” he added.

Mayor Jane Smith said the gas extraction was an excellent example of Council implementing real actions to reduce climate change.

“I am proud to see Council’s commitment to more sustainable waste practices by turning waste to renewable energy,” Mayor Smith.

“With methane a major

contributing factor to global warming, this venture will continue to provide a major contribution to reducing Council’s carbon footprint.

“It is important that Council takes a leading role in helping to mitigate the effects of climate change and this is just the start of more innovative initiatives hat we will implement,” she added.

Council endorsed a Draft Climate Change Policy in August, 2018, a framework of key actions to contribute to meeting the green theme of the Community Strategic Plan and NSW State Climate Change Policy direction, to achieve net-zero emissions by

2050.

“We need real actions and I am looking forward to seeing how the community respond to and engage with this Policy, as we work together to find the best way to tackle the effects of climate change and make positive change here on the Coast.

“As part of the consultation, we want to hear what concerns our community have about climate change so we can address them together,” Mayor Smith said.

Source: Media release, Dec 5 Central Coast Council

Abrahams wants to see a joint political action from all parties to stop further exploration, and the revocation of the Federal Government’s Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 [PEP 11].

“No-one wants ruined fishing grounds and oily beaches, noone wants oil-soaked pelicans, no-one wants a ruined surfing environment, no-one wants dead whales and dolphins on our conscience,” he said.

“If none of us want these horrors, why not join together and show the Central Coast community that politicians can work together for the community and need not always be at each others’ throats competing, fighting, scoring cheap points.

“I would like to see a joint deputation to the Prime Minister, comprising Lucy Wicks (Liberal), Ann Charlton (Labor), Cath Connor (Greens) and myself (Independent).

“The reasons for trashing PEP 11 are obvious.

“The history of oil exploration is littered with accidents that ruin environments for decades, and Big Oil is a big contributor to perilous Global Warming.

“Australia needs to stop being the international pariah and start being a future orientated smart nation that leads, not follows.

“The Federal Committee overseeing the licence conditions, NOPSEMA, is deliberately preventing Central Coast residents’ views being taken into account by not holding any community consultations on the Central Coast.”

Source: Media release. Jan 14 David Abrahams, Independent Candidate for Robertson

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Debate continues over animal circuses

ith the Stardust Circus set to remain at Gosford’s Leagues Club Field until January 28, a local teen is ramping up her efforts to have circuses using live animals banned from the Central Coast Council area.

Jasmine Shaw, 18, of Bateau Bay, organised a protest on the fringes of the site on January 4, which saw around 30 activists and concerned members of the public protesting the circus’s use of animals, specifically lions, in its show.

She also launched an on-line petition late in 2018, which has so far attracted 4,188 signatures.

“The use of animals in circuses is outdated and unnecessary,” Shaw said.

“There are plenty of successful circuses that do not use animals in their performances.

“Times are changing and exotic animals in circuses have already been banned in over 40 council areas across Australia”.

Around 30 people protested outside the circus

Shaw said a 2014 RSPCA report stated that the requirements of circus life were not compatible with the physiological, social and behavioural needs of the animals.

“It is our job as members of the community to stand up and show that we do not support what is happening to these animals,” she said.

Shaw is hoping that the numbers of signatories on the petition will continue to rise and is hopeful of having the matter of a possible ban considered by the council this year.

“I have had meetings with a few councillors and am continuing to canvass as I search for councillors prepared to put up and second a motion

re banning animal circuses,” she said.

“I have done a lot of research on the issue and there seem to be many people in the community who agree that animal circuses are outdated and unnecessary.

“Fighting for a ban seems the right thing to do.”

But Stardust ringmaster and media spokesman, Adam St

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James, said the circus was being targeted by “radical extremists”, along with Sea World, Dream World, Australian Outback Spectacular and other animal-related attractions and programs.

“Our family has been running this circus since 1893 and it is the largest touring animal circus in Australia,” St James said.

“At every site we visit, inspectors from the Department of Primary Industries come out and go right through the circus, checking the animals, records and enclosures, and we are always NSW Government compliant.

“I would think those experts know a little more about the welfare of our animals than a handful of protesters.

“Our lions have been born and bred by the circus for more than 19 generations and we lead the way in care and welfare.

“We have never had a conviction for animal cruelty.

“Unfortunately the RSPCA has changed since it signed off on our Code of Practice when it was established.”

St James said the circus still attracted “phenomenal crowds” and most performances were 80-90 per cent full.

Source: Media release, Jan 5 Jasmine Shaw Interview, Jan 14 Adam St James, ringmaster and media spokesman for Stardust Circus and Burtons Circus Reporter: Terry Collins

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A privilege to keep the Central Coast community informed

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’ve spent almost four years as journalist at Central Coast Newspapers and they have been some of the happiest of my working life but, alas, it is time to move on.

I moved to Point Clare in 2001 and found an early edition of the Peninsula News a year or two later at the brand-new Peninsula Leisure Centre.

I devoured the comprehensive local news coverage while watching my baby girls learn to swim.

I have had the privilege of working as a journalist since 1989, but I started as an intern with my local newspaper when I was in Year 10 at high school (1982), so I’ve always had a soft spot for genuine community news.

The Peninsula News, and the other two papers later, impressed me on many levels as a reader.

It was community-owned.

At a time when newspaper publishers around the world were saying their mastheads were no longer financially viable, the Peninsula News had launched with a community ownership model via a not-forprofit association.

As a former deputy editor of Choice Magazine, also owned

by its members, I did then, and still do, believe community ownership is a fantastic model for community newspapers.

It ensures the content of the paper serves the interests of its most important stakeholders, the readers.

Attribution of sources was another feature of the Peninsula News that I’m a big fan of.

As a young Choice journalist, I had learned the discipline of verification, every source had to be listed at the end of each article to be checked off by a professional verifier.

The “Source” lines at the end of each article in Central Coast Newspapers’ three publications is a very similar process: every source used in the article is listed so the reader can judge the veracity of the information and draw their own conclusions.

So much of modern tabloid journalism no longer resembles, in any way, my personal and professional definition of truth in the public interest, but Central Coast Newspapers continue to fulfil the role of reporting the facts the community needs to know.

It has been an absolute privilege to keep the community of the Central Coast informed about issues.

I am going to work as a strategy and communications

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officer for Emma McBride, the Federal Member for Dobell, which I am sure will be a challenging and enlightening experience that I am looking forward to.

I will continue to read all Central Coast Newspapers’ publications with interest and perhaps even write the odd letter to the editor.

It has been a privilege to serve its community.

Source: Email, 11 Jan 2019 Jackie Pearson, Point Clare

Change of face at Coast Community News

entral Coast Newspapers’ senior journalist, Jackie Pearson, has left the organisation after four years to take up a position with a local politician.

She will be replaced by three veteran journalists, with each one to work exclusively on their own publication as the senior journalist.

Central Coast Newspapers is delighted to welcome Terry Collins, Merilyn Vale and Sue Murray to the team.

In an effort to streamline reporting, each Senior Journalist will be taking over their own masthead, with Terry taking Coast Community

News, Sue The Wyong Regional Chronicle, and Merilyn, The Peninsula News.

Terry joins the team with an extensive background in regional newspapers.

She parted ways with News Limited in July 2017 after a career which spanned more than 30 years and saw her in a variety of roles, including Senior Reporter and production editor as well as Editor of two of the company’s mastheads at various times.

For the past 18 months she has been travelling and working part-time as a freelance journalist and is enjoying joining the Central Coast Newspapers’ team and returning to her first love of in-depth reporting on Council,

development and regional matters which affect Central Coast readers on a daily basis.

A Central Coast resident since 1976, Terry is a diedin-the-wool Coastie, with an extensive range of news contacts and a huge general knowledge of issues affecting the region over the past 40 years.

It is anticipated that this change will improve our coverage and provide a first point of contact for community members to share their stories with.

Dilon Luke will continue on in the role of Journalist working across each of the three papers’ Sport, Entertainment, Health and Education sections.

Update on the release of information provided

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ouncil has provided an update on the release of information under the Government Information Public Access Act 2009 (GIPA Act) and on its proactive release program during the 2017-18 financial year.

Council responded to 107 formal information, and approximately 1,100 information requests, in 2017/18.

Mayor Jane Smith said Council’s website provided advice to members of the public on how they may access

Council-held information under the GIPA Act. “Council’s staff responded to a large amount of formal and informal information requests during the period,” Mayor Smith said In March 2018, Council initiated a project to create a framework that promotes proactive release of Councilheld information without the need to go through a formal GIPA process.

“Council is continually working on embedding the practice of proactive release into Council’s ‘business as usual’, so that work done under the program is not

reactive, but proactive,” Smith said.

Council’s CEO, Gary Murphy, approved the proactive release of five reports following the request at the August 3 Council meeting.

The following documents were made available on Council’s website: Gosford City Centre – Statement of Strategic Intent 2014, prepared by Roberts Day; Gosford Regional Economic Corridor Master Plan 2015, prepared by SGS Economics and Planning; Gosford City Centre Floor space Incentive Contribution Rate Study 2016, prepared by AEC Group; Gosford Regional Economic

Corridor Master Plan 2018, prepared by SGS Economics and Planning; and, Councillor briefing titled “Gosford CBD – Economic Feasibility Studies” dated 12 January, 2018.

Following the September 24 Council Meeting, the CEO approved the proactive release of The Groundwater Simulation and Optimisation Modelling of the Kulnura – Mangrove Mountain Aquifer Systems report, dated 10 November, 2006, which can be accessed on Council’s website.

Source: Media release, Nov 27 Central Coast Council media

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Council’s Library Service took out the award for their demonstrated excellence in services and programs that add meaningful value to the Central Coast’s culturally and linguistically diverse community.

Council Director, Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said staff feel incredibly privileged to be able to create spaces that provide connection, inclusion and support for the community.

“I am so proud of the work my team achieves and it is fantastic to see them publicly acknowledged for their efforts,” Vaughan said.

“As part of the award, we have received $1,000, which will go towards building more equitable, affordable and flexible multicultural lifelong learning initiatives.

“A special thank you to all the volunteers and external agencies that have provided

time and support, without whom these programs would not be possible.

“Providing multicultural learning opportunities is one of the many ways libraries help create spaces where all people feel welcome and can participate in community life,” Vaughan said.

“With more than 14 per cent of the population born overseas, we have developed numerous programs for our increasingly diverse community,” Vaughan added.

“Our English as a Second Language (ESL) program has been running at Gosford Library since 2015, using conversation based learning to increase participants’ confidence in everyday situations that we take for granted, such as going to the doctor or travelling by public transport.

“Members are very grateful for the learning outcomes, as well as the friendships and support networks they have established, without which they would have been more isolated.

“Our Read Around the World Storytime sessions at Erina have been popular with young families as a way to celebrate our culturally diverse

community through stories, songs and craft.

“These sessions are beneficial for the whole community, helping provide children with greater cultural awareness from an early age, while also offering a safe space for families from similar multicultural backgrounds to connect.

“Due to their success, we are looking at expanding the ESL Meet and Greet and Read Around the World Storytime programs in 2019, and would encourage those interested to get in contact with their local branch,” she said.

The Library Service offers a Reading Hotspot collection that includes beginner reading books and literacy workbooks to assist those developing their English skills at home.

Library members can also take advantage of the Box of books service, where books in 42 different languages can be borrowed from NSW State Library collections.

Up to 20 items can be borrowed at once and can include fiction, non-fiction, children’s, bilingual, large print or audiobooks.

Source: Media release, Dec 6 Central Coast Council Media

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New water main will be installed on The Round Drive, Avoca Beach

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The new water main should minimise the risk of instances like this

new water main will be installed on The Round Drive, Avoca Beach, from January 3.

Central Coast Council’s Director of Water and Sewer, Bileen Nel, said the project would minimise the risk of future water main breaks.

“We apologise for the inconvenience caused by water main breaks on The Round Dr and would like to assure residents that Council is addressing this matter,” Nel said.

“1,600 metres of new water main will be installed, adding to the 575 metres of new pipework recently installed,” she said.

“The new main will be constructed in the roadway, which will preserve trees and minimise water supply disruptions to customers during construction.

“The new location selected also means unexpected releases of water will be directed away from properties, which will significantly reduce the risk of damage to property.

“We will also be able to keep the existing water main in operation during works, which will mean there will be minimal disruption to water supply for residents.

Council will complete the project in approximately six months and will provide residents with advance notice of construction activities.

The start date for this project

has been rescheduled from October to January in order to finalise a design and source materials that will deliver the best outcome for The Round Dr. Nel said Council began rolling out a region-wide water mains renewal program in July.

“We have prioritised our renewal program based on areas that have experienced higher numbers of water main breaks in recent times.”

Water main breaks will periodically occur across all water systems and are typically caused by ground and weather conditions, tree roots and third party damage.

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Security concerns over hospital enquiries area remain

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osford Hospital has rejected calls from the Health Services Union (HSU) to beef up security at its Main Entry and patient enquiries area, following an incident on January 1.

HSU NSW Secretary, Gerard Hughes, said an “abusive and aggressive man” created a situation which was resolved only when police intervened.

This follows a similar incident on December 13, 2018, which prompted hospital workers to issue a Cease Work notice under the Work, Health, Safety Act 2011, although the patient enquiry area continued to be manned throughout the industrial activity.

Hayes said in the most recent incident, a patient was abusive towards staff, banging his fists on the enquiry desk.

“He then leant over the counter, forcing the staff to take evasive action,” he said.

“The roller door above the counter had to be closed to protect staff.

“Security staff were called,

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but they were unable to deescalate the situation.

“Police officers arrived approximately 20 minutes later, and the man was escorted off the hospital grounds.”

Hayes said the incident reiterated the need for

basic security measures to be put in place at both the current temporary patient enquiries counter and the new counter being built as part of the Gosford Hospital redevelopment.

“There is one very straightforward New Year’s

put in place.”

But Central Coast Health Acting Chief Executive, Kate Lyons, said a security lockdown had not been required to handle the situation on New Year’s Day. “A person became abusive when being escorted by Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) staff to collect their belongings from the Gosford Hospital patient enquiries area,” Lyons said.

“CCLHD security officers were present and on-hand the entire time of the incident.

“Staff carried out standard

Council is consolidating its planning controls across the entire Central Coast and we need your input!

The Central Coast has been operating under four different planning instruments each with different planning controls. The alignment of these planning instruments into a coast-wide Consolidated Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Consolidated Development Control Plan (DCP) will deliver a consistent approach to development controls, making the process more efficient and transparent.

Learn more at an Information Session near you: Wednesday 6 February 2019 6:00pm – 8:00pm Erina Room, Erina Fair Terrigal Drive, Erina

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resolution that Gosford Hospital staff would like management to commit to, installing a safety screen at the patient enquiries counter,” he said.

“It’s not that hard, and not that expensive, but it would provide invaluable peace of mind for the staff who work on the counter.

“Hospital workers have to deal with patients and visitors who can be distressed, emotional and sometimes under the influence of drugs or alcohol, so it is essential that suitable security measures are

procedures to ensure safety but a security lockdown response was not required.

“Police were called and escorted the person from the hospital site.

“No one was injured in the incident.”

Lyons said the safety and care of staff, members of the public and visitors was always the hospital’s top priority.

“Risk assessments have been carried out by CCLHD Security and Work Health and Safety experts to ensure the new Main Entry and patient enquiries area meet all the required safety and security standards for public spaces in hospitals,” she said.

“We are continuing to consult with staff and representatives of the Health Services Union around the safety of our public areas.”

Lyons said a $583,000 Emergency Department Security and Duress Alarms Upgrade was completed at CCLHD in December, 2018.

“The security workforce at Gosford Hospital has also increased, with an additional security officer rostered on each shift,” she said.

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The Farrells are over the moon with their newly built home, which turned out to be just what they wanted, according to Teresa.

“We’re in, it exceeded all of our expectations, and we’re so happy to be finished, just in time for Christmas,” the Farells said.

“Seeing other houses coming along adds to the excitement and positive feeling.

“It feels like the village has really started,” Teresa said.

The Farrells joined in 2015,

chose Lot 30, and started playing with designs based on previous house features now incorporated in their house.

Teresa said they were confident in their design, with spaces they knew they would enjoy living in.

The Farrells’ advice for other builders is plan well, and make as many decisions as possible prior to the build so as not to be time pressed.

“Now that we’ve moved in, it’s good to be doing less travelling, and I’m looking forward to having a better rhythm of life,” Teresa said.

“We’re looking forward to being part of this community,” she said.

Source: Newsletter, Dec 13 Lyndall Parris, Narara Ecovillage

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Flooding issues at the Davistown Progress Hall to be addressed

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he Davistown P r o g r e s s Association received a $65,000 grant to address flooding issues at the Davistown Progress Hall.

The funding was sourced

Adam Crouch delivering the funding to the Davistown Progress Association

by Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, through the Stronger Communities Fund, and delivered to the Association personally by Crouch on December 22.

“Davistown residents would know that there has been a lot of talk by some about fixing the flooding outside Davistown

Progress Hall,” Crouch said.

“I say talk is cheap, and actions speak louder than words.

“This issue was first raised by the Davistown Progress Association in May, 2018.

“Since that time, I have been working to achieve an

outcome.

“I was delighted to confirm to the community the $65,000 in funding, so Council can fix this problem,” Crouch said.

Source: Website, Dec 21 Adam Crouch, official Facebook page

Further safety improvement works at Willoughby Rd underway

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entral Coast Council is set to commence further safety improvement works at Willoughby Rd, Wamberal, in January.

Works will include the installation of traffic calming devices at two intersections,

either side of the causeway, a section of kerb and gutter and footpath, and bus stop upgrades.

The construction of raised intersections at Windsor Rd and Fairway Dve will slow motorists travelling through this area and will be similar to the traffic calming treatment

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at the intersection of Aspen Ave. The $272,000 project is funded by the NSW Government’s Safer Roads Program and Council, and is being delivered as part of the Council’s 2018-19 Capital Works Program.

It will take approximately 13

weeks to complete, weather permitting.

During the 2017-18 financial year, Council completed safety improvements on Willoughby Rd, which included a drainage culvert extension and headwall construction, shoulder widening and the provision of a non-skid pavement

surface from Selma Cl to the causeway, approximately 540 metres.

The application of this nonskid pavement allows for improved surface grip which results in decreased braking distances and reduces the likelihood of vehicles leaving the roadway in all-weather

conditions.

Following installation of the non-skid pavement, double centreline and edgelines were placed along the road with raised pavement markers.

Source: Media release, Jan 1 Daniel Garland, Central Coast Council

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Road safety standards differ

am extremely concerned with the safety of the Central Coast Highway, on the eastern side of the Punt Bridge at East Gosford.

After the recent heavy rain, I was traveling east and could not see the lines on the road, nor any of the orange rods which indicate the centre of the road.

These orange rods have been broken off over time, which indicates to me they have been used to prevent an accident.

As I was extremely concerned with the safety of this road, I contacted Adam Crouch, the Member for Terrigal, and Liesl Tesch, the Member for Gosford.

The Punt Bridge is the boundary for the two electorates.

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions I would assume residents from both electorates would use the road.

I was surprised that Mr Crouch did not see the concerns that I had with the safety issue, and while his party is in power, he would, I assume, be able to swiftly address the safety issue and have it speedily rectified.

The Central Coast Highway, as I understand it, is a state road maintained by Central

Coast Council.

Due to the extreme close proximity of the oncoming traffic, I would have thought that in this section of road, there would have been regular maintenance of the safety devices.

As a long term resident of this area, I have known of numerous head on accidents and near misses on this busy stretch of road.

I congratulate Liesl Tesch on having good safety devices on the Western side of the Central Coast Highway.

I ask all motorists to exercise extreme caution in any inclement weather on the eastern side of the Punt Bridge, as well as pray and hope that no fatality occurs as a result of Mr Crouch’s inaction.

Email, Jan 7 Beverley Cooper, East Gosford

The rise of the independent thinker

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egarding the Wentworth byelection held over the weekend of October 20-21, the people rose to show the two political parties that they don’t have a strangle hold on power.

Look at the rise of the independent thinker.

It goes to show that people do think, and politicians are only public servants and should do what we want, not what their bosses in the public service or

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foreign governments tell them to do.

The United Nations is the most over bureaucratic waste of money organisation in the world.

More wars have been started since its inception in the last 100 years.

So let’s take a page out of Pauline Hanson’s book and get out of it and tell the rest of the world that we will do what we want, not what they want us to do.

It also appears that the USA wants us to look like them, sorry the answer is no.

The International Court is a farce, as USA and Russia don’t take any notice of it.

Even the British are getting out of the European Union, as it is costing them billions just to belong to the club.

As an independent thinker, I feel it’s time to rise up and take back our country and make it better for our children.

Email, Oct 21 Robert Findley, Point Clare

Glenworth Valley road is inadequate for large events

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lenworth Valley is the perfect spot for a music festival, except the road in is not made for large traffic volumes.

History has shown that whatever you do, you won’t stop the kids from bringing and taking drugs at these events.

Glenworth Valley is a good

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half hours’ drive from the nearest police or ambulance station.

Common sense would demand that a police patrol with sniffer dogs was present, plus an ambulance with paramedics.

Drug users that are caught should be made to name or describe the person they

acquired the drugs from or otherwise finish up in the slammer for a period of time.

The pushers or suppliers are the people who are causing the real problem and most are getting away with it.

We don’t want our youngsters growing up as addicts because we already have enough idiots in the world.

Email, Dec 31 Rod Fountain, Booker Bay

Spearfishermen not wanted near swimming areas

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s the holidays approach and many head to the beach, I would like to briefly relay an experience my children and I had at the Haven Beach, Terrigal.

We snorkelled around and enjoyed at a variety of beautiful fish, they even spotted a turtle.

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Nearby they saw a man with a spear gun, spearing a small sea creature.

I asked him not to use the spear near my kids.

His response was to tell me to F... off.

We can’t walk around a shopping centre with a weapon, so why is it ok to have

a spear on a family beach?

It’s called the The Haven because it really is a beautiful haven for families to enjoy a safe beach.

As we enter into the busy holiday season, perhaps Council could erect a sign guiding spearfishermen to a more appropriate place.

Email, Dec 19 Nada Pantle, Green Point

Unmarked police cars welcomed

rom where I was walking, the festive season was especially marked by the number of vehicles being pulled over by unmarked police cars.

I guess it’s called the “silly season” for a reason, whoop whoop whoop and a car

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suddenly has a pretty flashing blue light upon its roof, right behind you.

Good on you, guys and girls, for keeping our roads safe.

As for the idiots, you never know which police car is unmarked, and I am old enough to remember when

their very existence was denied by a certain corrupt politician.

Don’t drink and drive, okay?

It is no longer socially acceptable, and if you end up “inside”, be aware that the inmates like “fresh meat”, as you will be known.

Email, Jan 14 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

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Councillors congratulated over Winney Bay decision

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s a lifelong community activist, my experience has been success against environmental destruction, and money grabs seldom win out.

Vested interests tend to hold the power, therefore the outcome.

But Councillors grasped the nettle of Winney Bay Reserve and voted down the ill-conceived Stage 2 $4.6m destructive development proposal, in favour of a more sensitive and Aboriginal honouring plan.

Over the past 40 years, I have witnessed the erosion of ihe Central Coast environment, with a lack of care for our

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heritage, with rambling add hoc development, and now the prospect of an ill-conceived CBD. Our World Class magnificent beaches are being manicured, concreted and re shaped.

Terrigal, one of the jewels of the region, is to be scarred once again.

This time with a walkway from the Haven around the wonderful weathered rock face.

When and where will it end?

Why can’t we just stop and enjoy the multitude of pleasures already lavishly provided by nature?

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what is our place, speak up against these insensitive developments, just as these Councillors with vision have done.

Jeff Sundstrom moved the motion at Council, Richard Mehrtens seconded it, Louise Greenaway, Lisa Mathews, Jillian Hogan, Kyle MacGregor, Doug Vincent and Jane Smith all voted in favour of the cliff top walk redesign.

They deserve our thanks for taking the stand to save Winney Bay Reserve.

Email, Dec 18 Elaine Odgers Norling, Copacabana

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Common Law must be protected

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regularly read your publication and enjoy the news and comments from readers so much that I thought this subject needed airing.

The latest talk about protection of religious beliefs in Australia is fine, but the additional point that needs to be made is that the Common Law of Australia is the highest form of judgement in this Land.

The day we allow any of the numerous religions to believe they are above the law, or that the law should be changed to suit a religious belief or custom, is the day our country slides backward.

Those existing Australians or new arrivals or visitors to this country, no matter what their belief or background, must be reminded that using religion as an excuse to break the Common Law of Australia is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.

As a multicultural society, the one glue that maintains our freedoms is the Common Law of Australia.

Email, Dec 14 Murray Stocks, Somersby

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Coast Community News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260. Given the

advent of a Central Coast Council, following is a

summary of news articles published in the most recent edition of each of our sister Central Coast publications.

The full articles and more, as well as all previously published editions, can be seen on line on our website

www.CentralCoastNews.net Copies of these other publications may be obtained from our offices in Gosford, by subscription, or from a myriad of locations in the areas covered by each publication.

Issue 155

12 December 2018

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Action taken to protect the largest fresh water wetland on the Central Coast Significant steps have been taken to achieve the permanent protection Porters Creek Wetland, ignificant ofsteps have been taken the largest fresh water wetland on to achieve the p e Central r m a n Coast. e n t the

Toukley Community Action JRPP calls for revised plans for Group calls for development to Toukley development be deferred The Toukley Community Action The Joint Regional Planning Panel Group has called for an affordable has deferred its decision on an “There are provisions “NPWS would assess housing development at 6 to 10 affordable housing development within the agreement the value for use as a Dunleigh St, to be deferred until forproject“in-perpetuity at 6-10nationalDunleigh St, Park, its diversity and cultural heritage a new traffic impact study was conservation.

Toukley. recreational “Council would be able values, park completed for the area, and Fire to sell credits and receive opportunities,

Action taken to protect the largest fresh water wetland on the Central Coast

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protection of Porters Creek Wetland, the largest fresh water wetland the Loss ofona 200-plus Central Coast.

benefits an annual management management payment to service the and economic impacts.

BSA. “The land would need “This can provide to align with the NSW permanent protection National Parks System Mayor, Jane Smith, for the management Directions Statement. has made the permanent of biodiversity and “This is a strong level of protection of the Porters allow for the creation of protection.

Creek Wetlands one biodiversity credits for of her major goals as “The national sale. the first Mayor of the Environment Protection amalgamated Council.

Biodiversity “The resulting and Porters Creek Wetlands, west of Wyong, cover 3.6 hectares stewardship site Conservation Act 1999 She said it was a and is the region’s largest wetland of significance generates biodiversity is the legal framework “critical part of the bigger protect and which to picture for that area” in turn it into a proposal and important for Tuggerah Porters Creek Wetland credits terms of how surrounding a case for why it needs Lake, for the run off and were identified and represent the expected manage nationally and improvement in internationally important water quality going into discussed. land could be developed stronger protection. to create employment.

Of seven options biodiversity that will result flora, fauna, ecological When introducing her Tuggerah lakes. and “In terms of flora and considered, a Biodiversity from the protection and communities “The former Wyong motion to the meeting, heritage places.

Council, for some 20 which was seconded fauna, it has threatened Stewardship Agreement management of the site.

“Under the Act, the “A landholder (Council) years, and different by, Clr Kyle MacGregor, species and endangered was considered to be Environment people, have been Mayor Smith said she ecological communities.” a strong mechanism to can sell the biodiversity Federal credits to a developer, Minister may declare a recognising its value and wished to see Council According to the staff protect the wetland. it needs protection, and engage a consultant report presented to the “The next strongest the NSW Biodiversity specified wetland to be of they just haven’t been with wetland expertise, meeting, Porters Creek are the existing planning Conservation Trust, or international importance (often called 'Ramsar' able to deliver what is to initiate biodiversity Wetland is significant instruments, State and other interested parties. after the stewardship agreement because of its ecology Local, which are already required,” she said.

“Once credits are sold, wetlands “So I am really pleased and investigate whether and its impact on in place,” the staff report the site needs to be international treaty under maintained in perpetuity. which such wetlands are that we are making it could be declared as a improving downstream said. wetland of international water quality from its progress.”

“The potential credit listed).

“A Biodiversity “There are presently 12 large catchment area.

Stewardship Agreement status of the Porters She said the report significance.

She said she wanted Work on the December can provide offsets Creek wetland land Ramsar wetland sites in considered at the development parcels would need to be NSW, the closest being Monday, December 10, Council to liaise with 10 resolution started in for Hunter Estuary Wetlands, Central Coast Council National Parks and March, when Council opportunities elsewhere, assessed. resolved and will support the meeting put in place prepare a submission unanimously “A BSA is registered on and Myall Lakes. to look at whatfocuses “The nomination to request the CEO to creation of an to income Wyong and Regional Chronicle on news specifically relating post code areas the need to reclassify the land title. 2258, 2259, 2261, planning clauses might arrange meeting with stream ontoourfund the www.centralcoastnews.net the SEPP14 (protected) 2262, & 2263.

The full articles anda more can be seen website “When land that process would include management includes a BSA is sold, comments from the State. wetland from Operational be considered for an the Office of Environment ongoing Heritage, of biodiversity in Porters then the new owner takes land to Community land, LEP or DCP to minimise and “The process is long Department of Planning Creek wetland,” it said. to ensure it could not be impacts. over the obligations of the [and] a declaration would “The significant part, in and other stakeholders sold off.

“Landowners, including stewardship agreement be unlikely.

“I think that is an my view, about Porters to identify mechanisms Council, may consider and in return receives Source: Creek Wetland, is that it to permanently protect entering into a voluntary payments important first step. from the Interview, Dec 11 Biodiversity Stewardship Biodiversity Stewardship Jane Smith, Central Coast “There have been is the largest fresh water Porters Creek Wetland.

Council wetland on the Central The meeting was Agreement (BSA) on Payments Fund.” numerous studies of the Agenda item 5.8, Dec 10 held in May, and any parcel of land under wetlands and part of the Coast.

Another strategy would Central Coast Council mechanisms the NSW Biodiversity be to donate the land to “Just by nature of several ordinary meeting resolution was to pull that Jackie Pearson, journalist information together and the size and role, it is to permanently protect Conservation Act 2016.

National Parks.

year-old paperbark tree highlights tree policy weakness The decision to cut down a 200-plus year-old paperbark tree in Budgewoi Holiday Park, on Thursday, December 6, demonstrated the major weaknesses of the proposed

Changed traffic conditions on the M1 Pacific Motorway during December Changed traffic conditions will be in effect during December on the M1 Pacific Motorway, as work continues on the upgrade between Tuggerah and Doyalson, but works will be suspended over Christmas

CEN calls for air pollution controls to be upgraded to match world standards The Community Environment Network’s (CEN) submission to the EPA Licensing Review Committee on the Eraring and Vales Point Power Stations, has called for their pollution controls to be upgraded

Councillors unanimously vote for action on water and air pollution monitoring A draft submission will be prepared by Central Coast Council to the review of the Environment Protection Licences of the Eraring and Vales Point Power Stations, following a unanimous vote of

Forum calls for submissions to EPA to reduce unforgivable health burden Forty residents attended a public forum at Wyee, on Thursday, November 29, on the health impacts of NSW coalfired power stations.

Contradictory advice provided on health of fish in the Tuggerah Lakes system The NSW PFAS Taskforce has analysed the results from an initial study into some species of fish in the Tuggerah Lakes system.

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14 January 2019

Office: 3 Amy Close, Wyong Phone: 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 become Measles alert issued E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net Peninsula

Station building may for the Mayor criticises retail space Central Coast mayor Cr Jane The upper level at Woy Woy NSW Health has issued a measles non-complying Smith has criticised the number railway station may be used as alert for the Peninsula after a of non-complying development retail space. tourist who visited Woy Woy development applications being approved by the and Umina over Christmas was Council. diagnosed with the disease. approvals Mayor criticises non-complying development approvals

Peninsula properties deleted Chamber reports strong Cr MacGregor said.

“In the event there is massive from heritage variations list and they are not able to Christmas trade

Central Coast mayor Cr Jane Smith has criticised the number of non-complying development applications being approved by the Council.

comply I think we should have a

look at that,” he said.

A community-basedveryThestringent heritage Chamber of councillors were The speaking Peninsula at the final Council meeting for study initiated by the former Commerce has reported strong She said findings from ICAC 2018, successfully arguing for reports showed that it was when the refusal of not a Peninsula Gosford hasownbeen finalised, trade over the Christmas break. councils didCouncil not enforce their development but a Terrigal planning controls that it created development which council but Central Coast Council has problems. planners had recommended be Cr Smith said it was extremely approved. resolved to delete two Peninsula disappointing “that our community Cr Smith’s grounds for spends a lot of from time andthe effort list. in refusal were based on nine nonproperties developing and consulting and

Nursing home proposal to go before planning panel The Joint Regional Planning Panel will meet in the Gosford Chamber of Central Coast Council on Thursday, January 24, to determine a proposal for a threestorey aged care facility at 45

Station building may become retail space Council staff sum up Woy Woy West St development attracts

compliances with the development being a part of the development control plan. of local environment plans and The non-compliances she development control plans with the listed were similar to, or the expectation that our council will same as, non-compliances with enforce those planning guidelines a growing number of residential The upper level at Woy Woy property agent specialists Real southern Central Coast and the Commercial. areas predicted residential growth and controls”. developments that are being railway station may be used The former ticket office site has rate.

She said Gosford Council had approved by Council on the as retail space.

The listing also stated that a reputation for not enforcing its Peninsula.

Sydney Trains is offering the been listed for a five-year lease as a retail space. the station sees over 115,000 planning controls.

“To approve this development station’s former ticket office for No price was available with passenger movements monthly.

“So I had hoped that, as a new when there is such non- lease.

SOURCE: council, we could provide certainty compliance with the DCP would be The 28sqm ticket office is being the listing but key selling points Website, 10 Jan 2019 to our community and certainty to to create an expectation for similar advertised through commercial included Woy Woy station’s role as Andrew Mednick, Real Commercial a major transportation hub for the developers by adopting a decision- concessions,” Cr Smith said. making process that did reflect our Cr Smith’s reasons for refusal community’s expectations from included non-compliance with being involved in that planning,” setbacks, communal space, deep she said. soil zones, and side boundary Most recent applications for setbacks, activation of a laneway. multiple dwelling developments Such non-compliances have The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net on the Peninsula have been been regularly accepted, and used can also be seen on www.PeninsulaNews.info approved, despite not complying as precedents, They when included with the council’s development in Peninsula development control plan (DCP). applications but Cr Smith appears “Although the DCP perhaps to have drawn a line in the sand does not have the strength of when it came to the Terrigal NSW Health has issued According to NSW Health’s Measles symptoms include a local environment plan and development. a measles alert for the communicable diseases director fever, sore eyes and a cough one non-compliance may be Dr Vicky Sheppeard, anyone who followed three or four days later by Cr Smith said she was interested Peninsula after a tourist considered acceptable to have so in reaching out to the Peninsula who visited Woy Woy and visited these locations at the same a red, blotchy rash spreading from many non-compliances I would community to learn more about their time should be aware of symptoms. the head and neck to the rest of the

Peninsula Tourism Partners claim council neglect

Peninsula Tourism Partners president Ms Kim Cole believes the Peninsula is constantly being given the cold shoulder by Central Coast Council.

plan in two paragraphs

40 submissions

Gosford West Ward Councillor Richard Mehrtens has received a two-paragraph answer from council staff to a question on notice regarding the future of Woy Woy Town Centre.

The Peninsula community’s push back against overdevelopment continues with more than 40 submissions lodged against a $7.59 million mixed-use development on the corner of

Measles alert issued for the Peninsula

Umina over Christmas was

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Fatality at Glenworth Valley music festival

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22-year-old Brisbane man died of a drug overdose at the Glenworth Valley music festival, Lost Paradise, on December 29.

Josh Tam was taken to Gosford Hospital from the festival after falling ill after allegedly consuming a mix of illegal substances and alcohol.

He died a short time later.

Brisbane Water Police District was heavily involved with policing and law enforcement during the four day music and culture festival, and said that police had taken any drug related matters at the festival very seriously.

According to Acting Superintendent Rod Peet, Brisbane Water Police had intercepted a number of attempts to smuggle drugs into the festival and said drug users and dealers were becoming increasingly more sophisticated and creative in the way they conceal their contraband.

Acting Superintendent Peet said police located drugs hidden in jars of vegemite, aerosol containers and even

Josh Tam died of a drug overdose at Lost Paradise music festival

stuffed inside a roast chicken.

Tam became the fourth person to die at a NSW music festival in the 2018-19 festival season, prompting renewed calls for the NSW Government to introduce and legislate pill testing at music festivals.

Lost Paradise Festival Owner, Simon Beckingham, issued a statement regarding the Tam’s death.

“Tragically, a young man did pass away after attending Lost Paradise.

“It was a very distressing incident and a hugely emotional time for our entire team.

“Our sincerest thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends.

“I have so much respect for our medical team, NSW Ambulances, NSW fire and rescue, Red Dawn security and DanceWize, who worked under very stressful conditions to keep our patrons safe.

“I can only hope that we, as an industry and wider community, are able to reflect and learn from this tragic incident and continue to work together to improve harm reduction measures at future festivals and events,” he said.

Following the spate of drug related deaths at events across the state, the NSW Government has introduced new laws around drug possession and supply and according to the Premier, if convicted, the drug dealer that sold Tam lethal substance could face up to 20 years in jail.

Source: Media statement, Dec 30 Acting Superintendent Rod Peet, Brisbane Water Police District Media statement, Dec 30 Gladys Berejiklian, NSW Premier Media statement, Jan 7 Simon Beckingham, Lost Paradise Music Festival

Rescued from a burning building

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wo people were rescued from a burning building in Springfield on January 8.

Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW were called to a home on Marshdale Rd, Springfield, just before 6am, to reports of

a house alight.

Upon entering the house, firefighters located and extracted a 50-year-old woman and her 20-year-old son.

Crews then commenced the

process of extinguishing the fire, which was contained to a bedroom.

Both occupants were conveyed to Gosford Hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.

Source: Website, Jan 8 Central Coast Incident Alerts

Music festival fatality

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ormer Narara Valley High School student, Alex Ross-King, has been identified as the 19-year-old woman who died after a suspected drug overdose at Sydney music festival, FOMO, on January 12.

Ross-King was attending the festival in Sydney’s Parramatta Park with friends, when she collapsed suddenly, around 6pm.

She was rushed to Westmead Hospital for treatment, but died later that evening.

Friends of Ross-King have since taken to social media to express their grief at the news of her passing.

Kiarra Harrison said RossKing was a kind of soulmate, and said there were “no words” to describe her sorrow.

“You understood me completely, no matter the situation, no matter what I did, you were always there to pick me up or to tell me to stop being an idiot.

“Your kind heart will never be forgotten by anyone that it touched.

“I am so broken and confused, this world is such an unfair place.

“I love you with my whole soul Al, forever.

“Shine bright up there,” she wrote on Facebook.

Another friend, Brooke Farr, said Ross-King was always “a lively, happy girl, who had a big impact on her childhood.

“She taught me how to have confidence and helped me through some tough times,” she said.

“I’m forever grateful because it all helped me be a better

version of who I am.

“She truly was beautiful, inside and out.

“I will always continue to ask myself why this life takes the best people so early,” she said.

Ross-King is now the fifth person to die at a NSW music festival in cases linked to illegal substances since September 2018, and her family have now added their voices to the growing calls for the NSW Government to introduce pill testing.

Ross-King’s grandmother, Denise Doig, pleaded with NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, to introduce the practice immediately, during a press conference on January 13.

“Premier please can we have this pill testing done.

“It’s such a small thing to do.

“It’s not hard and if it could save lives,” Doig said.

The Berejiklian Government has come under fire for their hard line approach to pill testing, believing it to have the opposite effect and promote illicit drug use amongst young people, instead of curbing it.

In a media statement, FOMO event organisers said they were deeply saddened by

Ross-King’s death.

“Our most heartfelt and sincerest condolences go out to her family and friends.

“Our anti-drug messaging began weeks ahead of the event and continued at the event itself,” the statement reads.

Ten people were hospitalised after the festival, which was attended by almost 12,000 people.

Police officers searched 146 people and of those, 54 had drugs.

There were 36 arrests and two people were charged with drug supply.

No link has been made between drugs seized at the event to Ross-King’s death, at this stage.

NSW Health is currently preparing a post-mortem and toxicology report for NSW Police.

Source: Media statement, Jan 13 FOMO Press conference, Jan 13 Denise Doig, relative Press conference, Jan 13 Mark Jones, NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Social media, Jan 13 Kiarra Harrison and Brooke Farr, friends

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Drug bust results in charges over 290 offences

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Wamberal man, a Holgate man, and seven others have been charged with 290 offences, following an investigation into the distribution of prohibited drugs on the Central Coast.

In October 2018, investigators attached to Tuggerah Lakes Drug and AntiTheft Unit, established Strike Force Lamprey to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs.

Following ongoing inquiries, on Thursday, January 10, police executed six search warrants simultaneously, at properties in Long Jetty, The Entrance, Holgate, Wamberal, and Bateau Bay. A number of items were seized, including drugs, drug paraphernalia, mobile phones, prescription medication, and more than $50,000 cash.

A 41-year-old man was arrested at a home in Tall Timbers Rd, Wamberal.

He was taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with 47 drug supply offences.

A 37-year-old man was arrested at a home in Milina Rd, Holgate.

He was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with supply prohibited drug, possess prohibited drug, enhanced hydroponic cultivation of cannabis (commercial quantity), and dealing with proceeds of crime.

He was refused bail, to appear at Gosford Local Court.

The other seven people, included five men and two women, who were all arrested at various properties throughout the former Wyong Shire LGA.

Tuggerah Lakes Police District Commander, Superintendent John Gralton, said Strike Force Lamprey’s outcome is the result of a dedicated joint operation.

“The results demonstrate our commitment to investigate drug supply and put offenders before the court,” Superintendent Gralton said.

“Strike Force Lamprey is the result of Tuggerah Lakes police coordinating with officers from Brisbane Water Police District and the State Crime Command Drug and Firearm Squad, and I thank all involved for their assistance.

“We will continue to investigate, prevent and punish those involved in drug supply and other criminal activity,” Superintendent Gralton said.

Source: Media release, Jan 11 NSW Police Media

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woman has been charged after allegedly stabbing a man, in Terrigal.

Just before 2am on Tuesday, January 1, a 25-year-old man was on the footpath of Kurrawyba Ave, Terrigal, when he became involved in a verbal argument with another man.

It is alleged that nearby security officers and an unknown woman intervened, before the 25-year-old man sustained a small laceration to his neck.

The woman left the scene on

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Gas leak danger averted

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he Kariong Unit of Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a lightning strike incident on January 5.

Lighting struck a gas main on Smith Cls, Kariong, around 8pm.

The gas had not ignited, but serious concerns were held over a nearby tree located near the gas main, with fears that it could ignite.

Crews set up fire protection

around the leak with assistance from the hazmat crew from the Fire and Rescue NSW Berkeley Vale Unit, whilst awaiting the arrival of the associated gas company.

Source: Website, Jan 5 Central Coast Incident Alerts

Officers from Brisbane Water Police District attended and commenced an investigation.

Following inquiries, just after 2:30am, a 25-year-old woman was arrested at a home in Shannon Pde, Berkeley Vale.

She was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with reckless wounding.

The woman was granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on January 22.

Source: Media release, Jan 1 NSW Police Media

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Labor party to convene a drug summit if elected

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he Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has thrown her support behind NSW Labor Leader, Michael Daley’s, commitment to convene a drug summit if the Australian Labor Party is elected.

Tesch announced her support for the summit on January 15, just two days after the news of local woman, Alex Ross King’s,

death from a suspected drug overdose.

“As a former high school teacher, I know that no matter what’s in place, young people want to push boundaries, challenge the rules and have a good time,” Tesch said.

“We know that saying no to young people is not the answer.

“Thank you, it’s great to hear the voices of young people talking from their hearts and

talking to politicians about what’s important to them at this tough time and how we need to take action to minimise risk.

“We know there are better solutions.

“My heart goes out to Alex’s family and friends and all those impacted,” Tesch said.

Source: Website, Jan 15 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

Avoca’s own Kirsten Rowcliff and Elizabeth Powter have taken out top honours at the ANU Canberra Gala Awards Ball

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Locals take out top honours at ANU

wo Avoca residents have taken out top honours at the Australian National University of Canberra’s Gala Awards Ball.

Kirsten Rowcliff and Elizabeth Powter both topped their Post Graduate Medical and Surgical Course.

Rowcliff and Powter were two of just 12 students to receive awards on the evening.

Rowcliff was honoured with the Damian McMahon Clinical Skills and Gatenby Prize for the Excellence in Clinical Skills Award.

Powter received awards in Women’s Health and Clinical Neuroscience.

The pair are now due to commence their hospital placements, with Rowcliff heading to Alice Springs Hospital, and Powter to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

Source: Email, Jan 10 Sara Powter, Avoca

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Clinicians join call for a public palliative care hospice

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ocal clinicians from across the Central Coast have added their voice to the growing campaign for a public palliative care hospice.

Narara GP, Russell Spinks, physiotherapist, Phoebe Alexander, and Cancer Rehab Occupational Therapist, Kate Perkins, have joined together to urge locals to sign the Elsie’s Retreat Petition.

The petition calls on State and Federal Governments to build a public Central Coast palliative care hospice.

“We are the largest region in NSW without a stand-alone public hospice.

“It’s time that our community comes together and calls upon politicians on all sides to build a palliative care facility here on the Coast,” said Dr Spinks.

“I know some of my patients and their families are in dire need of care that only a local hospice can offer.

“As clinicians, we see patients who suffer from all kinds of disease and illness.

“For many of them, they require the comfort and

Labor’s candidate for Robertson, Anne Charlton, with Narara GP, Russell Spinks

care that only a stand-alone hospice can offer.

“Dying should be a peaceful and precious moment for loved ones who care for each other,” Dr Spinks said.

Perkins joined Dr Spinks in expressing the need for her patients to access a local palliative care hospice.

“Many people on the Coast

are suffering terribly without adequate palliative care facilities.

“I have patients in my practice who feel isolated, in pain, and require support that is beyond what their family can or should provide.

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“A stand-alone hospice will provide the space, facilities, and qualified health professionals to allow families to spend meaningful time with their loved ones without the worry, stress and anxiety associated with end of life,” Perkins said.

“As a health practitioner, I was appalled that I couldn’t access appropriate services

for my father in his final weeks,” reflected Alexander.

“He was forced into an expensive acute hospital bed, where he had unnecessary intrusive treatments and inadequate pain relief.

“As a family, we wanted to spend time with him in his final days, where we could be assured of his dignity and remember him in a calm and

kind setting.

“An acute hospital bed just cannot provide this for our loved ones,” she said.

We hope that the testimonies of some of our local health professionals will once again highlight the need for our own public stand-alone hospice.

“Only when it is built will our community receive the relief and comfort we should provide,” Alexander said.

Anne Charlton, Labor’s Candidate for Robertson, is an active supporter of the campaign.

“It cannot be clearer; patients and their families, the broader community, and now clinicians, all agree that our community is suffering from a lack of public palliative care beds.

“I will continue to fight for improved health services; including a palliative care hospice, because I believe our community deserves the best healthcare we can provide,” Charlton said.

Source: Media release, Dec 18 Oana McBride, Elsie’s Retreat Committee

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Creativity encouraged during school holidays

osford High School is encouraging its students to explore their creativity these school holidays and start planning their entries for the 2019 Gosford High Artfest, and Gosfest 2019.

Gosford High Artfest is an annual event open to all students of the school that aims to celebrate and promote creativity and the visual arts amongst the student body.

The theme of this year’s Artfest is Affinity.

Any 2D visual media (painting, drawing, photography, digital media) is accepted, as long as artworks are A4 in size (landscape or portrait) and incorporate the concept in some form.

The winner of this competition will have their artwork displayed within the school as a lasting reminder of student achievement.

Submissions will be accepted until March 18.

Gosfest is the school’s annual student film festival.

“You don’t have to be the next Hitchcock or Spielberg to submit.

“Your film could tell a story you’ve been bursting to share, express your passion about an issue, or just be something fun to do with your friends.

“The theme for this year’s

Susan Reece retires

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arara Public School farewelled one of its longest serving teachers, Susan Reece, with a special assembly on December 19.

“We celebrated the career of one of the best educators Narara Public School has seen”, said Principal, Dave Stitt.

“Susan has been a member of the staff since the school

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was on the old grounds on the Pacific Hwy, near Berrys Head Rd, 20 years ago.

“Susan has touched the hearts and inspired families at Narara Public for over two decades, and for that we are grateful.

“She will be greatly missed and we all wish her the very best in her retirement,” Stitt said.

Source: Website, Jan 18 Dave Stitt, Narara Public School

Narara Public School teacher, Susan Reece

Students deliver gifts to Coast Shelter

errigal High School students made a special delivery to Coast Shelter during their last day of school for 2018.

Gosford High School is getting ready for their annual Artfest event

Gosfest is Ring.

“How you interpret and utilise the theme is up to you and it by no means has to be what the film is based around.

“So don’t miss this chance to leave your mark at Gosford

High,” said Principal, Tony Rudd.

Source: Website, Jan 12 Tony Rudd, Gosford High School

Students delivered a car load of donated Christmas gifts to the charitable organisation as part of its Christmas appeal.

“These are the gifts that we delivered to Coast Shelter,” said Principal, Tanya Turik.

“Coast Shelter were overwhelmed by the generosity of our school community.

“A big thank you to staff, students and families for contributing gift items and

volunteer hours to make sure those in need in our community are not forgotten this Christmas.

“We would also like to say thank you to the Shoe Warehouse, Erina, for their

kind donation of boxes,” Turik said.

Source: Website, Dec 19 Tanya Turik, Terrigal High School

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Principal happy with 2018 success

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rina High School (EHS) Principal, Karen Nicol, has reflected on 2018.

“What a year of great success at EHS in 2018.

“We should be incredibly proud of our achievements as highlighted at our annual academic presentation and sports presentation.

“Some of these achievements include the significant improvement in our NAPLAN results, which has been inspiring, with 20.4 per cent of Year 7 and 9 students in the top two bands in reading and numeracy.

“The implementation of our new junior leadership team program has gained momentum and great purpose, as evidenced by the team leading an amazing assembly recently,” she said.

“The opportunity to develop leadership skills in our young people is invaluable and allows them to have a strong voice in school decision making, and strengthens their personal commitment to our school community.

“The communication and engagement team

has actioned a number of promotional tools to improve our relationship with our community.

“Our Facebook continues to be a great source of showcasing our students and providing current information to our families.

“The staff have been good at providing such positive feedback on the great achievements of students at Erina.

“Work has been done to update our website and improve communication through our parent portal, which has received positive feedback from our community.

“Continued work to upgrade our facilities has been a high priority, to ensure that we provide a quality learning environment for our staff and students.

“With so many talented sportsmen and women recognised at the sports presentation, it is testimony to the strong reputation we have developed as elite sports superstars”, Nicol said.

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Taylor Martin (fourth from left), Sue Dengate (second from left) and representatives from Regional Youth Support Services

Youth Opportunities Pop Ups project funded

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egional Youth Support Services (RYSS) in Gosford is to receive $49,710 from the State Government’s Youth Opportunities Program, to establish its YOP Pop Ups project.

Member of the Legislative Council, Taylor Martin, said the project would connect young people to the community.

“The project will establish an online youth Hall of Fame, identifying Central Coast talent in four specialist fields: Young Professionals; Artists; Aboriginal Culture; and, Gaming and Social Media,”

Source: Newsletter, Dec 10 Karen Nicol, Erina High School

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Martin said.

“Targeted Pop Up workshops will then be delivered throughout the region.

“They will be filmed for podcast online, to engage a broader youth audience, to highlight alternative employment pathways, activities and skills.”

Martin said the Youth Opportunities program was designed to empower young people to make new social connections, undertake new activities and give back to the community.

Liberal candidate for the State seat of Gosford, Sue Dengate, said she was

supportive of projects which empowered young people on the Central Coast.

“Showcasing role models who have achieved success in their chosen field will inspire young people to further their own skills,” Dengate said.

State Minister responsible for Youth, Ray Williams, said more than $1.4M would be provided to 35 organisations across NSW to help young people engage in the community and develop a range of skills.

“Youth Opportunities aims to equip young people with skills to achieve their future professional goals, including event management, marketing and public speaking,” Williams

said.

“NSW currently has the lowest youth unemployment rate of any state.

“Youth Opportunities will give thousands of young people across NSW the confidence and drive to reach their potential.”

Youth Opportunities provides one-off, time-limited grants between $10,000 and $50,000 to not-for-profit organisations and local councils for youth-led and youth-driven community projects.

Source: Media release, Dec 17 Taylor Martin, Member of the Legislative Council

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Ultimate Gamer Tournament to be launched

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entral Coast Council is launching its inaugural Central Coast Ultimate Gamer Tournament this January.

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Coast OnScreen are delivering Silver Screen as part of the NSW Seniors’ Festival

entral Coast residents are set to be part of the biggest Seniors’ Festival in the southern hemisphere, with Coast OnScreen receiving a share of $200,000 in NSW Government funding for events and activities across the State.

Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, announced that Coast OnScreen has received $5,000

to bring the NSW Seniors’ Festival (February 13-24) to the Central Coast in 2019.

“The annual Seniors’ Festival brings people together on the Central Coast and encourages older people to try something new and foster a strong community spirit,” Crouch said.

“I’m delighted that the State Liberal Government is supporting seniors through the Seniors’ Festival, particularly with a Seniors’ Film Course and Film Festival to be hosted

by Coast OnScreen in our

region,” Crouch said.

Minister for Ageing, Tanya Davies, said the 2019 NSW Seniors Festival theme is. Love Your Life, which encourages seniors to participate in the community and live active, healthy and social lives.

“The Festival will give seniors the opportunity to participate in exciting activities with friends and family, meet others, and share their insights and experiences,” Davies said.

The seniors’ filmmaking series workshop, entitled Silver Screen, will take place

in four parts and culminate in the Film Festival.

Persons aged 50 plus who would like to learn how to create a short film will have the opportunity to participate in the series of half day workshops, which will cover short film basics, film editing and production, and storytelling.

Source: Media release, Nov 21 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch Media release, Nov 21 Jennifer Dias, Coast OnScreen

The brand new initiative will launch at Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, on January 31, and is open to all Central Coast residents aged between 14 to 24 years old.

The tournament will play out over 6 months, with heats held throughout the region, culminating in the grand final at Erina Fair, on June 22.

Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the tournament is another way that Council is creating a strong sense of community for the region’s young people.

“The Ultimate Gamer Tournament will appeal to many young people who may not enjoy other popular youth activities such as beach life,

sports or music,” Vaughan said.

“Players of all ability levels can compete, offering an activity which often appeals to people who are on the autism spectrum.

“Chill-out areas will also be provided at every event, offering gamers a space to relax and connect with other gamers during the competition,” she said.

Mobile gaming vans will host each heat at major shopping centres, with capacity for up to 100 gamers per session.

Gamers will compete on FIFA 2017 and Sonic All Stars Racing, and have the chance to win more than $2,000 worth of prizes.

Entry is free, with heat winners going on to compete in the semi-final and grand final.

Source: Media release, Jan 10 Central Coast Council Media

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Water tanks installed to fight fires in areas without access to town water

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entral Coast Council has installed new water tanks at Matcham and Mount Elliot as part of an initiative to help fight fires in areas of the Central Coast without access to town water.

Council’s Acting Director, Environment and Planning, Jamie Loader, said two tanks at Matcham and two at Mount Elliott, together with four tanks already in place at Holgate and Dooralong, would significantly reduce the time it takes to transport water during a fire.

“It is critical that rural fire brigades can access water

quickly and get on with the job of fighting fires and keeping our community safe,” Loader said.

“These tanks mean that it is no longer necessary for trucks to travel significant distances to refill when fighting fires in these locations – a process that could take more than 30 minutes.

“We worked closely with the NSW Rural Fire Service and the Bush Fire Management Committee to identify high risk locations without access to the town water supply.”

Loader said each of the 35,000 litre tanks was filled and ready for use during an emergency.

“Residents in Matcham, Mount Elliot, Holgate and Dooralong can now be confident that local rural fire brigades can access water quickly to fight fires in these locations,” he said.

“Each set of tanks can provide enough water for at least 20 firefighting tanker loads of water during an emergency.”

Loader said Council would continue to work with the NSW Rural Fire Service and the Bush Fire Management Committee to identify further possible sites across the region.

Source: Media release, Jan 11 Daniel Garland, Central Coast Council

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Scouts receive $14,000 grant

T

he Kincumber Bensville Sea Scouts have received a $14,000

grant to improve their operations in the New Year.

Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, delivered the $14,000 Community Building

Partnership funding to the Scouts on December 17.

The funds will be used

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to purchase a heavy duty inflatable boat, a four stroke motor and a trailer to provide better safety for all scout

participants.

Source: Website, Dec 17 Adam Crouch

A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT THREE WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST FRIDAY, JAN 18 Pearl Beach Aboriginal History Group - $5 Friday Films, ‘Walkabout’

Bouddi Boogaloo with Special Guest Stars Little quirks Rosie & the quest, Hardys Bay Club, Free Music Festival, 2 - 9pm

Super Science Fun, Lake Haven Library, Bookings essential, 2 - 3pm

The Art House Presents: Children are stinky Show & Circus Workshops, Central Coast Art The Art House Wyong, Society Summer Ticketed, 21 - 23/01, Exhibition & Awards, Under the Sea - Kids Buffet Multiple sessions 18 - 23/01, Open daily High Tea, 10am - 4pm, Crowne Plaza Terrigal, TUESDAY, JAN 22 Official Opening 18/01 Ticketed, 2pm

at 6 - 8pm by David Oz Rock Show Harris, The Community Performing 70’s, 80’s and Gallery and Studio 90’s Rock, 2 - Gosford Regional Everglades Country Club Gallery Woy Woy, Ticketed, 0407 448 574 www.artcentralcoast.asn. net.au

Flower Pot Mushroom House, The Entrance Library, Bookings essential, 10:30am - 11:30am or 2 - 3pm Curious Creatures or Something Wild!

Woy Woy Library, Bookings essential, 10:30am - 11:30am

The Marine Discovery Centre - Rockpool Discovery Walks, Bateau Bay, 18/01 at 11:30am - 12:30pm, 19/01 at 1 - 2pm, 22/01 at 3 - 4pm Bookings essential 4349 4756 Escape From Trash Mountain - School Holiday Show and Workshop, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 18 & 19/01, 10am & 2pm

SATURDAY, JAN 19 Cinema Under the Stars The Greatest Showman, Central Coast Stadium, Free, 5:30pm - 10:30pm

7:30pm

SUNDAY, JAN 20 Chalk the Walk, Watefront plaza The Entrance, Free Event, 17 - 20/02 Deck Sessions with Vera & Friends, Hardys Bay Club, 3pm

Peter Helliar - Live, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm 4335 1485

MONDAY, JAN 21

Slime Workshop, Waterfront Plaza The Entrance, Free, 23 - 24/10, 10am - 1pm Who’s in your neighbourhood?

Community Fun Day Event, Lake Haven Recreation Centre, Free, 10am - 1pm

4335 1485

Gosford Regional Gallery, Bookings essential, 10:30am - 11:30am Crafty Stitches, 10:30am 12:30pm Babushka Dolls, 1:30 - 3:30pm

Free Kids Disco, Club Umina, 6 - 8pm 4343 9999 African Drumming Participation, Memorial Park The Entrance, Free, 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am

Kincumber Library, Bookings essential, 10:30am - 12pm Crafty Afternoon for Kids, Toukley Library, 1 - 2:30pm Sun Catcher Making, Kariong Library, 3 - 4pm

THURSDAY, JAN 24

Mandala Designs with Sandra McArthur, Marine Debris Gosford Regional Gallery, Workshop - Saltwater Bookings essential, Creek, 10:30am - 12:30pm, Lions Park Long Jetty, Bird Illustrations, Gaming in Libraries: Free, 3 - 5pm 1:30 - 3:30pm Skirmish, 4349 4757 Indoor Inflatable Play, Kincumber Library, Niagara Park Stadium, Bookings essential, 2 - 4pm FRIDAY, JAN 25 Ticketed, 3:30 - 5:30pm

10:30am - 11:30am

Blues Express II Fundraiser for Gosford Hospital, Hardys Bay Club, 7pm

Taylor Henderson, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 7:30pm

Spencer Cup Riverside Markets, Spencer Foreshore, Free, 10am - 3pm

Pearl Beach Aboriginal History Group - $5 Friday Films, ‘Back to Bourke’,

Curious Creatures or

Marine Centre, 8am Coast Onscreen Seniors Short Film Workshops: Short Film Aspects, Workshop 1, Bookings required, 10am - 2pm

FRIDAY, FEB 1

TUESDAY, FEB 12 2261 Community Roundtable, The Entrance Community Centre, RSVP, 12pm

WEDNESDAY, FEB 13

WEDNESDAY, JAN 30 Gosford Raceday, The Entertainment Grounds Gosford, Ticketed, 12pm - 6pm

required, 10am - 2pm

CBWN After hours Sparkle Event, Nexus Smart Hub Wyong, Ticketed, 5:30pm

Gary Puckett and The Union Gap, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 7:30pm SATURDAY, FEB 16 4343 0111

Central Coast Council Pop up Stall Aussie Nightmarkets, consolidating planning The Entertainment Grounds Central Coast Council controls, Central Coast Gosford, 5pm - 10pm Pop up Stall consolidating planning Council Wyong Office, 6 - 8pm SATURDAY, FEB 2 controls, Erina Room at Erina Fair, 6 - 8pm Sydney Comedy Club at torium.com.au/ World Wetlands Day, the EG, Central Coast SATURDAY, FEB 9 The Mural Project, The Entertainment Grounds Clay Mega Beasties, Wetlands - Pioneer RYSS Wyoming, Gosford, Ticketed, Gosford Regional Gallery, Free Youth Event for 12 Dairy, Ticketed, Marine Discovery 6:30pm - 11:30pm Bookings essential, 25 yrs, Bookings essential, Centre - Love The 10:30am - 12:30pm, 11am - 4pm 8am 11am Lagoon Project, SUNDAY, FEB 17 Clay Dungeons & Castles, Terrigal Scout Hall, 1:30 - 3:30pm SATURDAY, JAN 26 Tracey-Lee Psychic Ticketed, 9:30am - 2pm Coast Onscreen Seniors Medium, 4349 4756 Short Film Workshops: Film Lego Scavenger Hunt,

Manpower Australia 2019, WEDNESDAY, JAN 23 Music Educators & Central Coast Leagues Club Teachers Free 2 hour Introduction Parkview Room, Luke McGregor/ Workshop: Music to Coding session for kids Ticketed, 7pm Tommy Little: learning and the brain, aged 7-13, Comedy Double Bill, Robert Knox Hall, Umina Beach Library, Seaside Plaster Art, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, Bookings essential, 2:30pm Bateau Bay Library, 4:30pm Ticketed, 7:30pm 9:30am - 12:30pm Bookings essential, thearthousewyong.com.au

Friday Fun Craft, Erina Library, 2 - 4pm Bookings essential, Lego Club, Gosford Library, 3:30 - 4:30pm

Muso Shugyo Ryu Samurai Martial Arts and Living History School - Free Introductory Lessons, THURSDAY, JAN 24 Lions Club Community Hall, 7pm Your Child’s Brain on Music with Dr Anita The Life & Music of Gel-tastic Air Freshener, Collins, Stevie Wright and The The Entrance Library, Laycock Street Theatre Easybeats, Bookings essential, Auditorium, Ettalong Diggers, 10:30am - 11:30am Ticketed, 6pm Ticketed, 8pm Tales from the Tea House, https://centralcoastconserva4343 0111

thearthousewyong.com.au

Daryl James w support Molly Millington, The Rhythm Hut, Ticketed, 6:30pm

Something Wild! Tuggerah Library, Bookings essential, 10:30am - 11:30am

https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/

Central Coast Leagues Club in the Parkview Room, Ticketed, 7pm

Australia Day BBQ on the Terrace, Ettalong Diggers, Bookings essential 4343 0111 Australia Day with Driftwood, Hardys Bay Club, 2pm

Australia Day at The Foreshore Woy Woy, Free, 2 - 9pm

centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ events

SUNDAY, JAN 27

Troubadour Folkclub : The Wonderfull Winter Wilson, St Lukes Hall, Ticketed, 7pm

WEDNESDAY, FEB 6

Editing Techniques, Workshop 3, Bookings UB40 FT Ali Campbell & required, Astro, 10am - 2pm The Entertainment Grounds Gosford, Ticketed, 8pm WEDNESDAY, FEB 20

Terrigal Love Our Coast Onscreen Seniors Lagoon Project: Water Short Film Workshops: Film Wildplant Community Finalisation, Quality & Marine Debris Nursery Sale Day, Workshop 4, Bookings Workshop, CEN Office Ourimbah, required, Terrigal Scout Hall, 9am - 12pm 10am - 2pm Ticketed, 9:30am - 2:30pm The Songs of Neil Young, register at www.ccmdc.org. THURSDAY, FEB 21

Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm Senior Moments, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, Multiple screenings

SUNDAY, FEB 3 Clean Up Australia Day at the Terrigal Lagoon, Meet at the front of the

au/events-

What you didn’t know about your Business, Summer Spandex - cutting edge cabaret-performance, Nexus Smart Hub Wyong, Laycock Street Community Bookings required, 5:30pm Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm SATURDAY, FEB 23

SUNDAY, FEB 10 Coast Onscreen Seniors Short Film Workshops: Story Development, Workshop 2, Bookings

Bellbird Committee Raceday, The Entertainment Grounds Gosford, Ticketed, 12pm - 6pm

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Annual Spencer Cup Riverside Markets

T

he Spencer C o m m u n i t y Progress Group (SCPG) is once again hosting its annual major fundraising event, the Spencer Cup Riverside Markets (SCRM), to be held on January 27, between 10am to 3pm, along the Spencer waterfront.

The annual markets first began in the 80’s and the event was known as the Spencer Cup Regatta.

The free community day will feature an array of family friendly activities and attractions, including a kids It’s almost time for the annual Spencer Cup Riverside Markets club, live music, mud crab Spencer’s care and support each other,” playground. racing, historical displays, improving community facilities. she continued.

“We are also seeking the local produce, arts and plants “Spencer is one of the Central “We are very excited by a provision of a public rest area, for sale, raffles and multiple Coast’s smallest historic recent win for Central Coast including barbecues and picnic food vendors.

The markets are the SCPG’s village communities, located Council who have been tables, of which we have nil.

“The goal of our fundraising major annual fundraiser and in one of the most beautiful granted funding to upgrade natural areas in Australia, on our public wharf. activities is to improve our according to SCPG Secretary, the fringe of a world heritage “However, we are still in foreshore and public amenities Catherine Wade, this year’s site, the convict Old Great desperate need of our public plus cover the high running event will be one of the best Northern Road,” Wade said. amenities on the foreshore costs of our very important ones yet, due to a new and “Spencer may be small, but being upgraded, such as our community hall, which is a improved public wharf. the community has a big heart rusty offensive public toilets, key element for supporting our According to Wade, any For nature lovers one of the world’s great values, • Good, mainly 4 star accommodation. with old fashioned which open directly onto community resilience. funds raised will gomass towards sights is viewing displays of flower• Many meals, all transport, entrance fees where the local residents trulyandour mouldy, small children’s ing cherry trees in full bloom.

This mostly tips.

Korea is a great alternative for cherry blossom viewing

collect mail,” Wade said.

With nearby Peat Island up for potential development, the SCPG believes improving community amenities around Spencer is a must if the area is to benefit from any nearby tourism opportunities.

“Improving our foreshore will not only benefit our local residents, it will also make visiting our area more pleasant.

“Spencer is very much an under estimated tourism opportunity for the Central Coast.

“With the proposed development of Peat Island, water-based activity and visitors will increase, therefore we need to have “The Spencer waterfront the appropriate infrastructure and well known community in place to accommodate our increasing hub, the Dunkirk Hotel Tree, the needs PLACES TOof GO is the heart of the Spencer transient tourism population,” community, as it is used for Wade said.

“We invite all Central Coast many community functions, fundraising activities, sausage residents to join us on our sizzles, Anzac Day barbecues, special day,” Wade said.

Christmas carols and much Source: more.

Media release, Jan 9 “It is also the primary egress Catherine Wade, SCPG point for river access only communities, such as Marlow, to commute for work and

means visiting Japan in mid spring and it is • Services of local Korean tour guides and a great sight. The only problem with this is an Australian tour escort.ADVERTISEMENT that Japan at cherry blossom time is quite If you don’t have a travel partner Macleay expensive and very crowded.

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4 day Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes Crete & Santorini. 3 day the Transalpine rail trip.

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4 nights Saigon,Flying 4 nights day tour of Taiwan.

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS ARTS & CULTURE CENTRAL COAST ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

Free social French conversation groups, small classes at East Gosford and Bateau Bay Inquires: Renee 0435 028 416 www.afcentralcoast.org.au afcentralcoast@gmail.com

CENTRAL COAST ART SOCIETY

Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1156 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 HANDWEAVERS, SPINNERS AND TEXTILE ARTS GUILD

Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quilting bees - Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.cottagecrafts.net.au

COMMUNITY GROUPS ABC - “The Friends”

Support group for Public Broadcaster.

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

0418 772 569 (after 2pm)

CCLC INDOOR BOWLS Mon - Ladies Social Wed Night - Mixed Social Sat - Mixed Social New members welcome - tuition given level 2 Central Coast Leagues Club 4334 3800

GOSFORD NORTH PROBUS CLUB

Meets 4th Tuesday at the Grange Hotel Monthy meeting 4th Tuesday Grange Hotel 10am 43225560

FREEMASONS

Who are they? What do they do?

Find out about the wolrd’s oldest fraternal organisation and how we help our community.

Gosford Masonic Centre 86 Mann St Gosford www.tccl2001.org

TERRIGAL WAMBERAL RSL SUB-BRANCH

At Breakers Country Club pension and welfare officers available to assist with DVA compensation claims and benefits Wed & Fri 10am – Midday Meetings 2nd Sat 10am 4384 2661 rsl@breakerscc.com.au

TERRIGAL HAVEN PROBUS CLUB INC

A male only club, meets monthly 10am, 2nd Monday 0407 890 722

www.fabcnsw.org.au

mcmillar5@bigpond.com

CENTRAL COAST CARAVANNERS INC

THE NSW JUSTICES ASSOCIATION INC

3rd Sun Monthly Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded senior folk - Details from Geoff 0447 882 150

CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

Not for profit service providing free legal advice.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 4353 4988

Seeking volunteers for added community desks Monday Erina Fair & Imperial Centre Gosford 9am-1pm 5th Monday 2.00 to 5.00pm Tuesday Gosford Court 9.30am-1pm Friday Kincumber Library 10.30am-1pm Free Insurance and training provided 0418 203 671 marketing@nswja.org

U3A CENTRAL COAST

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

WILDLIFE ARC

We rescue and care for injured and orphan native animals.

24hr/day, 7days/week.Gen Meeting 3rd Sun Wyoming Community Centre, Maidens Brush Rd Wyoming at 10am 4325 0666

COMMUNITY CENTRES COMMUNITY CENTRES provide the local community with a meeting place and hub for groups, services and information.

GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE AND LEARNING CENTRE

Mon-Fri Chess, Darts, Handicraft, Indoor Bowls, Knitting, Line Dancing, Origami, Painting, Pencil Drawing, Scrabble, Scrapbooking, Sit & Sew, Table Tennis, Ukulele 4304 7065

GOSFORD-NARARA NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

School Holiday activities, playgroup, multicultural programs, community activities - Rooms for Hire 4329 4477 admin@gnnc.com.au

POINT CLARE COMMUNITY HALL

Community Garden - Playgroup Craft and Exercise Groups Function or Meeting Hire Managed by Gosford Regional Community Services Enquiries regarding hire to 4323 7483 accounts@gosfordcommunity. org.au www.gosfordcommunity.org.au

GREEN POINT COMMUNITY CENTRE

• Room Hire • JP Service • Yoga • School holiday programs • Food hampers • Community Garden And much more 4367 7591

KARIONG NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

WYOMING COMMUNITY CENTRE

Community Support, Zumba Book Club, Community Garden, Facility Hire, EAPA, Fine Assistance, Volunteer Opportunity, CDAT, OSHC/ Vacation Care Managed by Gosford Regional Community Services 4323 7483

accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au www.gosfordcommunity.org.au

HEALTH GROUPS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

meet every Wed 12.30pm Someone cares - Anglican Church 3 Mann St Gosford 4323 3890

BETTER HEARING AUSTRALIA CENTRAL COAST

Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits of hearing aids 4321 0275

CENTRAL COAST PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (GOSFORD)

Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

DYING WITH DIGNITY

Campaigning to give those

suffering unrelievable terminal or incurable illness the choice to receive legal medical help to die. Quarterly meetings, Erina Fair.

02 4369 8053 j2@heelstone.com.au

FAIRHAVEN SERVICES

Enabling People who live with a disability to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Since 1962. Independant Living, community participation, life skills & more NDIS Provider.

4349 5500

GAMBLING SOLUTIONS

grahamblack@outlook.com.au and accountable government based on democratic principles Local, state-wide, national Delicious meals delivered free and international issues and Join us for a midday meal campaigns - Council and CCLC BRIDGE CLUB Help with shopping and parliamentary representation - Duplicate Bridge-partner not cooking classes Developing a new economy required for most sessions.

4363 7111 Protecting our environment Central Coast Leagues Club Peaceful conflict resolution 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. Community participation Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon We meet monthly every 3rd 4325 9854 CENTRAL COAST FAMILY Thu - Details and info: www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au

SPECIAL INTEREST

MEALS ON WHEELS

HISTORY GROUPS HISTORY SOCIETY INC.

Open Tue to Fri 9.30am 2.30pm First Sat 9.30 - noon Thur 7pm - 9pm Other times by appointment.

4324 5164 www.centralcoastfhs.org.au admin@centralcoasths.org.au

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

centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY OURIMBAH/ NARARA BRANCH

Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

PUBLIC SPEAKING Develop confidence by improving your speaking skills.

Meetings are entertaining and educational.

For anyone interested in early history or early family histories.

Don’t need to be a First Fleeter.

Point Clare Community Hall 2nd Sat 10:30am 4392 1926 4311 6254

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

MUSIC

SERVICE GROUPS

BLUE GUM FLAT TOASTMASTERS

BRISBANE WATER BRASS INNER WHEEL CLUBS OF Brass Band entertainment CENTRAL COAST for the community playing all types of popular music Rehearsal every Tues.

7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012

COASTAL A CAPPELLA Dynamic award winning women’s a cappella chorus new members always welcome.

Music eduction provided Lots of Performance opportunities, or hire us for your next event.

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

SOUNDWAVES

A cappella harmony for Men – new members welcome.

Rehearsals Mondays 7.00pm to 9.30pm Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford Ring Max on 4324 3631 or Kieran 4324 1977

Wyong, Terrigal & Gosford North Clubs Women working together to make a difference and imprive lives while making new friends.

Enjoy social outings and community involvment.

Wyong Club Meets 3rd Wed 6.30pm Terrigal Club Meets 3rd Mon 12 noon Gosford North 2nd Wed 7pm 0417 480 549 or 0407 008 555

cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au

CENTRAL COAST GOJU-KAI KARATE

Traditional Karate & Self Defence for Teens & Adults No Contracts, Cheap Rates Wamberal - Mon 630pm Kincumber - Thurs 715pm 0417 697 096 www.centralcoastgojukaikarate.com.au

CENTRAL COAST SOARING CLUB INC

Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members 14 and up for Training Flying at Bloodtree Rd Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun ( weather permitting) 0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB

Ecumenical & Interfaith Speakers Forum & Q&A with focus on developing understanding and encouraging dialogue about spirituality through people sharing their life journeys.

1st Tues March to October 2nd Tues November 7.30 to 9pm Grange Hotel Wyoming 4328 2596 - 0498 588 261

WOMEN’S GROUPS CENTRAL COAST WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTRE

Counseling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse All services provided by LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY issues.women for women 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy 4324 2533 Leagues Club www.cccwhc.com.au Make new friends and have fun while serving your SOROPTIMIST community.

INTERNATIONAL 0478 959 895

BRISBANE WATER

Early childhood clinic, free Making a difference in the lives ROTARY CLUB OF Counsellors provide free, Enjoy a diverse range of family law advice, active of women and girls through GOSFORD confidential, professional courses and activities for playgroup, computer classes, Awareness, Advocacy and Gosford Golf Club 6pm CENTRAL COAST 50+ service to gamblers, family and seniors. Keep your mind active OOSH services, fitness classes, Action by supporting local and Thursdays friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, SINGLES SOCIAL GROUP and make new friends. Your arts & crafts, over 50’s national projects SYMPHONY Supporting local and overseas Gosford, The Entrance. retirement years can be the Invites Ladies & Gents for friendship group, youth group, 2nd Thur 7 pm Breakers CENTRAL COAST communities come along and 4344 7992 best years of all. dinner, dancing - BBQs & social groups and many more Country Club, Dover Rd, Community Orchestra share fellowship and fun.

0408 704 701 socialising each w/e. Friendly services.

Wamberal welcomes new memberships 0414 777 748 www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au group GROW Support Groups 4340 1724 sibrisbanewater@@siswp.org to join our ranks.

Rehearsals www.gosfordrotary.org.au monthly programme all areas Small friendly groups formed wwww.knc.net.au www.siswp.org every Wednesday 7.30 to 0412 200 571 to learn how to overcome VOLUNTEERING 9.45pm at Erina ROTARY CLUB OF 0437 699 366 anxiety, depression and CENTRAL COAST TERRIGAL FIFTY PLUS info@sympnony 50pssg@gmail.com loneliness and to improve GOSFORD NORTH Refer potential volunteers to centralcoast.com.au LEISURE AND LEARNING mental health and well-being.

Active community minded club. community organisations.

CENTRE Anonymous, free and open to Many projects focussed on CENTRAL COAST Provide support to volunteers Activities include fitness, yoga, all. Weekly at Woy Woy, Bateau assisting youth. Support our SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH and community organisations. bridge, mahjong, zumba gold, Bay and Wyong great projects, get involved Provide training to volunteers (Singles over 55) line dancing, tai chi, painting, CENTRAL COAST GREENS 1800 558 268 with our fun club. New and managers of volunteers Luncheons craft and computer classes.

The Central Coast Greens www.grow.org.au member enquiries welcomed 1st and 3rd Sundays monthly Information sessions “Bridge to 43845152 For a fairer, more transparent Graham Black - 0410 509 071 Volunteering” held regularly. at various licensed venues centralcoast@clc.net.au

POLITICAL PARTY

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here call us on 4325 7369 or see www.centralcoastnewspapers.com Entries in the Not For Profit Community Organisations Directory are free. However, we require each organisation to subscribe to each newspaper to ensure that someone from that organisation keeps their entry up to date.

Australia Post is about to increase their postage rates by over 42% and we can no longer continue to absorb these increases. Subscription rates have therefore needed to be increased from $50 to $75 for 25 editions.

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The Bradman Cup squad

The Central Coast squad with the Kookaburra Cup

Central Coast win both the Bradman and the Kookaburra Cups

T

he Central Coast has claimed both the Country Cricket Bradman Cup and the Kookaburra Cup titles, following the completion of the carnivals in Albury.

Central Coast made it backto-back Country Cricket NSW championships after a hard fought 19 run win over North Coastal, in Albury.

After winning the toss and batting, Central Coast made a shaky start, slumping to 3/37 before, Harry Channells (67), and skipper, Harry Townsend (55), put on a 91 run partnership.

Upon their dismissal, Kyle Frazer (23), Ben Sammut (18) and Karan Katli (13), added valuable runs, as the Central Coast we able to finish their innings at a very competitive 9/230.

In reply, North Coastal made a good fist of chasing down the total, putting together a number of partnerships.

Central Coast were made to work hard for their wickets, and at 5/200, were arguably underdogs to win the match and claim the championships.

At this point however, their

fielding again came to the fore and they were able to generate three run outs, whilst Katli picked up two important wickets as well at the death, and in the end, North Coastal were dismissed for 211.

Katli was the most successful bowler, finishing with 3/27 off 6 overs.

However, it was the performance of Townsend 1/32 and Mitch Giltinan 1/31 who were able to make important breakthroughs during the middle of the innings, to stall North Coastal’s run chase.

Jack Swainston and Michael Drake, also claimed a wicket.

Entering the championships as defending premiers brings with it added expectation, and, Alex Patterson, John Rainger, John Toohey, and the players, embraced the challenge and played excellent cricket throughout, finishing with an unblemished record.

The Coast also claimed the 2019 Country Cricket NSW Kookaburra Cup Championship, with a comprehensive 9 wicket win over North Coastal at Albury.

After losing the toss, Central Coast were in the field first and made immediate inroads

into the North Coastal batting, with opening bowlers, Daniel Thompson and Campbell Crossfield, having North Coastal 3/7, a start that they were not able to recover from, and they eventually were dismissed for 109.

Thompson finished an excellent carnival with the figures of 3/10 off his 6 overs, whilst, Bailey Lidgard, also picked up two wickets.

Chasing a moderate total, Central Coast openers, Jordan McDonald and Joseph Merlino, put on 47 runs for the first wicket, before McDonald was dismissed for 27.

Tyler Searle joined Merlino, and the pair were able to pass the total without the loss of any further wickets, to record an emphatic win for the Central Coast.

Merlino finished unbeaten on 32 and Searle on 35.

The win capped a fantastic week for the team which saw Central Coast complete the carnival undefeated.

In addition to this, Thompson was named Player of the Carnival.

Source: Media release, Jan 10 Garry Burkinshaw, Cricket NSW

SERVICES DIRECTORY

AMBULANCE, POLICE, FIRE 000 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 4321 7215 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 Regional Youth Support Services 4323 2374 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Neleh House 4340 1052 Elandra Women and Children’s Refuge 4396 4263 Kara Women and Children’s Refuge 4323 1709 Coimba Mens Refuge 4324 7239 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Wyong Youth Refuge 4351 1922 Youth Angle 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027 Maya Young Womens Refuge 4323 1636 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

Animal Rescue

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

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

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

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 011 046 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Family and Relationships

Parents Helpline 132 055 Central Coast 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

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

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

Phone services:

Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Beyondblue 1300 224 636 Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Griefline 1300 845 745 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Welfare Services

Donnison St. Restaurant 4325 3510 Central Coast Family Support Services 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

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Classifieds

advertising rates in print and on-line Classified advertising is the cheapest form of newspaper advertising.

This newspaper is published on line on the night before publication date, and is read that way by hundreds of people. All advertisements, including these classified advertising pages, appear in full on-line as an additional benefit for free.

See www.CentralCoastNewspapers.com or www.CentralCoastNews.net Central Coast Newspapers’ advertising rates are relatively much lower than in other newspapers and at the same time much larger than in other newspapers, with the minimum size being 50mm X 42mm. Approximately 16,000 copies of each newspaper are printed and distributed every fortnight.

Personal and Not For Profit Organisations

As Central Coast Newspapers are community newspapers, the cost of advertising not for profit organisations’ events is subsidised. This makes them the same rate as non business advertisements.

A mono 5cm advertisement only costs $33. Each additional cm costs $6.60 as does colour, and/or a photograph or a logo. Private advertisements need to be paid for at the time of booking.

Business rates

The minimum size of 5cm X a single column only costs $40 + GST in mono and an extra $8 + GST for colour, a logo or a photograph, every two weeks. Most businesses choose to advertise on an ongoing basis and discounts apply for multiple bookings, if they are paid for in full, in advance.

Having an advertisement run for 3 months only costs $215 + GST, for 6 months it is $385 + GST, and for 12 months advertising, the total cost is only $700 + GST – Approximately $14 per week.

Artwork is free and advertisers are encouraged to change their advertisements frequently

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The Wonderfull Winter Wilson Saturday 2nd of February St Lukes Hall $10,13 and 15 www.troubadour.org.au

4342 6716 BluesAngels

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4787 5689 MASSAGE

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Remedial Massage Therapist Infant Massage Instructor Paediatric Massage Consultant

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PLUMBER

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

Lic number 265652C

4346 4057 BLOCKED DRAIN SPECIALIST

PLASTERERS

Your local plasterer

Gyprock plasterboard, small jobs, walls, ceilings and cornices.

Over 30 year’s experience.

Leaking taps, hot water and any home renovations Free quotes Pensioner discount $50 discount when you mention this offer

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No jobs over $1,000.

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Ph: Neville 0417 426 254

Central Coast Newspapers 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.

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THOMO’S TILING SERVICES

ALL TYPES OF WALL AND FLOOR TILING AND WATERPROOFING

PH: 0402 575 663 LIC. 129726C

WANTED TO BUY

CASH PAID for good quality Swords, Knives and War memorabilia.

For large collections home visit available

Shop 12 - Ebbtide Mall 155 The Entrance Rd The Entrance

4333 8555 PUBLIC NOTICE

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JAN 27 10AM-4PM NEW VENDORS - NEW MUSIC - MORE BARGAINS VENDORS CONTACT 0439 473 881

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Wamberal Surf Life Saving Club has received $13,000 in grants

W

amberal Surf Life Saving Club received a $5,000 Local Sports Grant from the NSW Government on December 18.

The funding will be used to promote the inclusion of girls and women in local surf sports.

Club President, Adam Phillips, thanked the Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, for his efforts in securing the

grant funding.

“We have also received an $8,000 community building partnership grant from the NSW Government for the supply and installation of a water station for the Wamberal community,” Phillips said.

“Adam works tirelessly for our community and has been a huge supporter of Wamberal SLSC and surf life saving.”

Source: Website, Dec 18 Adam Phillips, Wamberal SLSC

McIntyre brothers star at the Paddle Australia Wildwater National Championships

A

voca Kayak Club’s McIntyre brothers made a splash at the 2019 Paddle Australia Wildwater National Championships, ending their run in the competition with a series of individual and team podium finishes.

The three day event was held on the Upper Mersey Whitewater course in Tasmania, from January 4-6.

Contesting two days over the longer Classic Race distance of four kilometres, and finishing up with the 350-metre Rapid Sprint Races, the event was part of the Paddle Australia Wildwater Pre-Australian Rob McIntyre

Selection series, with results relevant for 2019 national team selection.

Rob McIntyre took out the silver medal in both classic race days, but relished in the shorter course, and took line honours in the Rapid Sprint Race Open Men’s Kayaking (K1) event.

His brother Alex was hot on his heels, taking out third position.

The McIntyre’s were up against stiff competition in the form of Tasmanian local and legendary Australian paddler, Dan Hall, who’s been making waves in the sport this season after an eight year hiatus.

Hall had Rob snapping at his heels in the classic race days and was able to clinch past

Alex in the short course, with a three second difference to take out second place behind Rob. Despite the heat, Hall was packing as a former Wildwater National Team paddler.

Rob said it was always a thrill to race against a legend.

“Any time Dan lines up, it’s going to be an exciting event,” Rob said.

“Some of my greatest inspiration early on in my paddling career came when I was a junior racing as a forerunner at the 2009 Tasmanian World Cup series.

“Watching him medal there and the dominance he displayed at many national events at the time really

motivated me to do the same.

“At 42, to be still taking out national titles is a credit to the athlete he is.

“I’m half way there.

“Hopefully next time I can take that classic race from him,” he said.

The three sprint podium finishers of, Rob and Alex McIntyre, and, Dan Hall, also won the Wildwater Classic Teams Race.

The 2018 World Championships team combination of the McIntyres and, Kaylen Basset, took home the win in the Men’s Open K1 Wildwater Sprint Team event.

Source: Media release, Jan 9 Paddle Australia

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PAGE 36 JANUARY 17, 2019

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Dylan listed as one of Australia’s best players over the past 50 years

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entral Coast’s D o l p h i n s Touch Football Association has congratulated local player, Dylan Hennessy, on his selection to Touch Football Australia’s Golden Jubilee Men’s Open Team.

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the 50th anniversary of NRL Touch Football, and each jubilee year, Touch Football Australia names a jubilee team comprised of elite players that make up the best of the best of what the sport has to offer.

The Association’s Senior Competition Manager, John Dalton, said the Association was thrilled to see Hennessy named to the Men’s Open

Team.

“Congratulations to Dylan on being named in the Golden Jubilee Men’s Open Team, which recognises the best players over the past 50 years.

“A Dolphins junior who started dominating during his Kincumber High School days, Dylan is the youngest player on this list and is still playing, up to this day.

“We’re looking forward to seeing you back in a Dolphins’ uniform again someday, but from all of us at the club, well done and well deserved,” Dalton said.

Source: Website, Dec 21 John Dalton, Central Coast Dolphins Touch Football Association

13 year old is National Senior Sabot Handicap Champion

Gosford Junior Sailing Club member has taken out the Senior Sabot Handicap event at the 2018-2019 Sabot Sailing Nationals, held in Sandringham, Victoria.

The four-day competition was held from December 28 through to January 4.

Gosford’s, Jake West and Miles Greenwood, competed throughout the competition as individuals, and as a part of the NSWSSA team.

The event is open to all aspiring Australian sailors, with 39 competitors competing in the same bracket as West and Greenwood.

In the overall competition, West placed 10th, with Greenwood placing 13th.

West was announced as the Senior Sabot Handicap champion during the competition’s presentation evening on January 5.

Gosford junior sailors, Miles Greenwood and Jake West

The NSWSSA team also took out the Teams event for the first time.

Gosford Sailing Club President, Graeme Sheldon, said the club was thrilled for the boys.

“This is a great result, as

the competitors who finished ahead in the final results are all older and have done more nationals as senior competitors,” said Sheldon.

“Jake is 13-years-old and Miles is only 11, so they both have a few more national level

competitions to do.

“Jake and Miles are very proud of their result, as is the club,” Sheldon said.

Source: Website, Jan 5 Graeme Sheldon, Gosford Sailing Club

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Interesting results for First Grade Cricket after day one of round 13

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ay one of Round 13 of the Central Coast Cricket Association’s First Grade Competition has set up a series of interesting games for former Gosford LGA clubs during day two of play.

Warnervale have the upper hand in their clash with Kincumber Avoca at Erina Oval.

Batting first, KincumberAvoca were dismissed for 127 on a good batting wicket, with only, Dan Heuston, able to put together a significant innings, finishing with 54.

Simon Keen was the pick of the Warnervale bowlers, taking 3/26, whilst, Dan Watson, Lance Keen and Troy Waite, all chipped in with two wickets each.

In response, Warnervale were in trouble at 2/1, before, Tony Cornwall (38), and Keen (25), saw Warnervale finish at 4/96 at stumps, requiring just 32 runs for victory.

The match at Adcock Park is evenly poised, with Brisbane Water 3/59, in reply to Lisarow Ourimbah’s 126.

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back representative bowlers, Scott Burkinshaw and Blair Lindsay, next week, as they look to take the remaining Brisbane Water’s seven wickets, which will also include, Ben Sunshine, who missed day one.

Batting first, Lisarow Ourimbah slumped from 4/90, to be all out for 126, with spinner, Trent Scott, doing the damage, taking 5/33 from 21 overs.

Nathan Walton (35) and Mitch Pennington (31 not out) were the best of the Lisarow Ourimbah batsmen.

In reply Brisbane Water at stumps were 3/59, but key batsmen, Ben Cohen (6) and Dave Mitchell (18), are back in the pavilion.

Jorden Vilensky will be the key next week, when he resumes on 26 not out.

Northern Power have set Terrigal-Matcham an interesting run chase next week at Duffy’s Rd. Winning the toss and batting, Northern Power recovered from 3/53 to score 224 on the back of a consistent middle order batting performance.

Brett Lenton was again the top scorer, hitting 48, whilst young opening bat, Jake

Holmes, and reliable keeper/ lower order batsman, James McCombie, both scored 32.

Jaime Brien was once again the standout bowler, taking 5/62, with, Kyle James and Nic Fagan, each taking two wickets.

In the final match at Col Gooley Field, Narara-Wyoming have already claimed first innings points against Southern Spirit.

Batting first, Southern Spirit were very patient with the bat, with, Mitchell Fiddock (23) and Jay Starkey (22), prepared to make Narara-Wyoming work hard for their wickets.

Once they departed however, spinner, James Smith, was able to work his way through the lower order, finishing with 5/35 off 17 overs.

In the end, Southern Spirit were dismissed for 103 in the 70th over.

In response, Peter Cross (59 not out off 43 balls), and, Peter Gallichan, (18 not out), ensured the Lions had first innings points secured by stumps, finishing at 3/105.

Day two will be played on January 19.

Source: Media release, Jan 13 Garry Burkinshaw, NSW Cricket

Seven cricketers selected for state side

n light of their s u c c e s s f u l performance in claiming the Kookaburra Cup title, seven Central Coast Cricket Association Under 14’s players have been selected for the Central Coast/Newcastle combined side for the

NSW Under 14’s State Cricket Challenge.

The State Challenge will see the best Under 14’s players in the state compete in three 40 over fixtures and two T20 fixtures in Dubbo and Wellington from January 2124.

Players selected included

Narara Wyoming’s, Levi Bailey, Kincumber Avoca’s, Bailey Lidgard, Terrigal Matcham’s, Jordan McDonald, Lisarow Ourimbah’s, Lachlan Shedden, Tyler Searle and Daniel Thompson, and Wyong’s, Seth Slominski.

Source: Website, Jan 11 Garry Burkinshaw, Cricket NSW

Erina’s Phoenix Crossland has been named one of NSWRL’s 19 Stars of 2019 to watch out for

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Phoenix Crossland listed as one to watch

rina Eagles junior player, Phoenix Crossland, has been named one of NSW Rugby League’s 19 Stars of 2019.

Crossland has come through the Newcastle Knights’ development system and has notched up some representative honours along the way, including being a part of the NSW Under 16’s and Under 18’s teams over the past three years.

He was captain of the SG Ball team at the start of 2018, before moving over to the Jersey Flegg once that season finished in May. While he is still eligible for the Under 20’s, there is a strong chance he could feature in the Intrust Super Premiership this season.

Crossland got a small taste of training with the NRL squad at the start of 2018, and is now a part of the preseason setup on a full-time basis as a Newcastle development player.

Coach, Mark O’Meley, is a big fan of Crossland, having coached him in the Under 18’s Origin game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in June, 2018.

He described him as having football awareness that is second to none.

Crossland is signed to the Knights until the end of 2021, but the passion he has for the club would say he would be there a lot longer.

Source: Website, Jan 3 Matt Buxton, NSWRL

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