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$350m private hospital and medical precinct announced

Tim Gunasinghe of Commercial HQ and Matthew Gibbens of the GibbensGroup on site

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major new private hospital and health precinct is earmarked for Racecourse Rd, Gosford, and should be up and running within a few short years.

A joint project by AA Crown Holdings and Northside Group, the $350m Northside Private Hospital and medical precinct will deliver world class medical services to

complement Gosford’s existing public hospital.

It is the brainchild of Northside Group, comprising developers Commercial HQ and the Gibbens Group.

“We had a vision for a medical precinct close to the existing public hospital,” Commercial HQ Managing Director, Tim Gunasinghe, said.

“There is a growing demand for medical facilities on the Coast, with continued population growth.

“We bought the land late last year and hope to be in a position to start construction within 12 months.”

Gibbens Group CEO, Matthew Gibbens, said that as a State Significant Site, the development, on the 3.1HA former Ausgrid site, would not need to go through Central Coast Council for approval.

It will include: 14 state of the art operating theatres; 224 inpatient beds; an intensive care unit; a radiology department; food and retail

tenancies; a pathology centre; a pharmacy; physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics; a geriatric unit; and, a mental health unit.

Gunasinghe said it was possible a nursing home would also be included, as well as an on-site carpark.

The project team will include Development Manager, Colliers International, Project Manager, Donald Cant Watts Corke, and architects, Health Project International.

Marcelo Ramirez, of Colliers

International, said it would employ around 2,200 people during the construction phase.

“Once completed, it is anticipated that upwards of 460 permanent jobs will be generated, bringing an economic benefit of $54m per annum to the region,” Ramirez said.

The hospital itself is expected to be completed by 2022, with the rest of the precinct to be added behind it, to the west of Gosford Hospital.

AA Crown is also looking

to partner with Australian universities to create training facilities for local students within the medical profession, increasing health research and development opportunities.

Source: Media release, Feb 11 AA Crown Holdings and Northside Group Media statements, Feb 11 Tim Gunasinghe, Commercial HQ Matthew Gibbens, the Gibbens Group Marcelo Ramirez, Colliers International

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Liesl all set to go for election

Flushed with success after having hundreds of parking fines issued to residents parked on the grass verge at the front of their homes waived last week, Gosford MP Liesl Tesch is all set to go for the March 23 State Election.

“These fines were issued by one highway patrol officer on one day and my success in having them waived just goes to show the power of the people,” Tesch said.

“There isn’t a day I don’t pinch myself in this job.”

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children at all times, not just on the way to and from school.

“There are parents and grandparents who take the children out on weekends who will be glad of this.”

Tesch gives her views on the possibility of a compulsory Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel being introduced on the Coast and elaborates on her determination to see more local roads reclassified.

“We have Federal roads, we have State roads and we have local roads,” she said.

“We want to look at reclassifying some of those local roads so we can open them up for more funding.”

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“I am passionate about fighting the Wallarah 2 project and finding a longterm solution for the Ettalong dredging situation,” she said.

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Mezzo soprano, Millijana Nikolic, and Australian soprano, Antoinette Halloran, will head the female performers.

Baritone, Christopher Tonkin, will also perform for the first time.

Singers will be supported by the wonderful Central Coast Chamber

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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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Federal Environment Minister approves Wallarah 2 Coal Mine

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he Wallarah 2 Coal Mine has received Federal G o v e r n m e n t approval, despite the NSW Land and Environment Court still to rule on it.

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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Environment Minister, Melissa Price’s, decision on Friday, January 18, to give the go ahead to the Wallarah 2 Coal Mine has been condemned by community groups and opposition politicians.

The Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) said it was short sighted and reckless.

The Greens called the timing of the decision cynical.

Resident activist, Gregory Olsen, who started a change.org petition against the mine, called it outrageous.

But Wyong Coal, owned by Korean company Kores, said its Wallarah 2 project would add significant direct and indirect employment and long term economic benefit, including more than 800 ongoing jobs, and more than $600M every year in regional economic contribution.

The company is working on final feasibility and detailed design activities in line with both the federal Government approval, and the NSW Planning Assessment Commission approval from 12 months ago.

Wyong Coal said it had been to the Land

Mr Barry O’Farrell and Mr Alan Hayes (centre) with four Liberal politicians promising to stop Wallarah 2 in 2011

Photo: Alan Hayes

and Environment Court appeal in November, 2018, and remained confident of the determination process and approval.

“This action reviewed the various administrative steps, processes and responsibilities culminating in the planning approval granted by the PAC in January, 2018,” the company said in a newsletter.

The legal judgment is expected early this year.

Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) said it had been estimated that the proposed mine would result in the loss of between 900 to 1300 ML of drinking water a year from the Central Coast’s drinking water catchment during its 28 year lifespan, though there was some uncertainty about the quantum of that loss.

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Manager, Alan Hayes, said the mining company, in their own Environmental Impact Statement, stated that between 2.5 to 3.25ML of water would be lost each day.

“Proponent Kores, which plans to export the coal for power generation, proposes to construct a pipeline to deliver compensatory water to Central Coast Council, although there was no actual documentation in their EIS to show how this could be achieved,’’ Hayes said.

“It is because of this and other errors by the Planning Assessment Commission in their January, 2018, approval, that enabled the community group, the Australian Coal Alliance, to take the Government and the proponent to the Land and Environment Court last November.

“A judgement on the outcome of the court action is expected sometime between mid April and early May.” Hayes said that the latest approval was an indication that the Australian government’s priorities were still not sufficiently focused on water conservation.

“This summer is showing us how precious water is, and how disastrous it can be and how vulnerable we are, when it runs dry.

“It’s reckless and unacceptable for a coal mine to undermine the water for the growing cities of the Central Coast, which have suffered from water shortages in the past.”

Hayes said ACA had already instructed their solicitors to request a ‘’statement of reason’’, as allowed by the Environment Protection

Biodiversity and Conservation (EPBC) Act. “The Government has 28 days to supply that information from the date of their approval, and once received, we have 28 days to lodge proceedings,” he said.

Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, labelled the decision reckless.

“Minister Price has ignored the Central Coast community’s pleas to use her powers to stop this mine,’’ McBride said.

“This decision is shortsighted and dangerous.

“The government is prepared to risk the water supply of the entire Central Coast for this highly speculative, foreign owned, coal project.‘’ McBride said that under the previous Labor Government, a ‘’water trigger’’ was written into the Environment

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Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) 1999 to protect water catchments from the impacts of longwall coal mining.

She said Labor had established an Independent Expert Scientific Committee (IESC) on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development to ensure that proposals for new coal mines were examined for their impact on critical water resources and endangered species.

In 2013, the IESC raised a long list of potential impacts of the Wallarah 2 coal mine on the water catchment and endangered species.

“Rather than listen to the independent expert advice, this government recruited new IESC members to tell it what it wanted to hear,’’ McBride said.

“It appears the Minister and the Government’s hand-picked IESC members are prepared to allow Kores to make it up as they go along, allowing monitoring and self-regulation to take the place of proper controls.

“The set of conditions Minister Price has applied will be too little too late when the predicted subsidence occurs damaging water supplies in the catchment.

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he proposed performing arts centre to be constructed on the existing Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) site is a priority, says Belinda Suann, Business Development Manager at Central Coast Leagues Club.

The proposed concept received overwhelming community support at the Gosford Challenge Mid Term Review and well known performing artists, celebrities and business people have also lent their support.

Gosford Council is

currently completing due diligence reports in the leadup to sourcing funding for the project.

“The performing arts centre remains high on our agenda and we are working with Council towards making the concept a reality.

“In the meantime, the

Central Coast Leagues Club is committed to supporting the performing arts, particularly through our entertainment program,” said Ms Suann.

The plans for the proposed performing arts centre incorporate a new home for the Central Coast

Conservatorium, a 1000 seat theatre, a 1000 seat convention hall, a jazz club and a television recording studio.

The design also allows for indoor and outdoor dining facilities which are important in enhancing the event experience for guests.

The building designs have been based on a needs analysis report prepared by the Friends of Performing Arts Precinct (FoPAP) and much consultation with community members and experts in the areas of theatre design, sound engineering and convention management.

Designs for the façade of the building have evolved from practical to impressive, in line with feedback that an iconic building identifying a performing arts and cultural precinct beside Gosford’s waterfront needs to be the uncompromising outcome.

Ms Suann said the Central Coast Leagues Club is committed to making the site immediately available for the project.

Media Release 12 Nov 2010 Belidna Suann, Central Coast Leagues Club

Changes to dog exercise areas in Davistown, Kincumber and Saratoga

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osford City Council has endorsed the re-opening of the dog off leash exercise area at Illoura Reserve, Mireen Ave Davistown.

The dog off leash exercise area was suspended at the Reserve in October last year in response to an urgency motion regarding the potential impact of dog off leash activity on the Bush Stone-curlew, a threatened species under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995.

Council claims to be implementing a number of measures to reduce the potential impact of re-opening dog off leash

areas on the surrounding environment including the implementation of black chain wire fencing to reduce pedestrian and dog access to the woodland and beach area at the south western portion of Pippi Point, educational sign posting informing patrons of the sensitive nature of the foreshore environment and signage reminding dog owners of their legal responsibility in the collection and proper

disposal of dog faeces.

Council also states that regular monitoring of the area will be undertaken and should Council or local environment groups detect Bush Stone-curlew breeding in any of the reserves, the designated areas in which the breeding is taking place may, upon assessment, be temporarily closed to dogs and their owners.

A second area at Broadwater Reserve, Seabreeze Ave, Kincumber

has been closed to dog off and on leash activity due to the proximity to a children’s playground and Saratoga Oval Reserve, Willaroo Rd, Saratoga has been restricted to on leash activity only.

Council will review its recommendations for all six sites in 24 months.

Endorsed sites will be re-opened for dog off leash activity once signage has been installed and recommendations actioned.

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esidents in Melville St, Kincumber have voiced concerns about the 66,000 volts of electricity that will be running along overhead power lines in the street.

The changes come as a result of the proposed construction of the EnergyAustralia Substation at Empire Bay. “The focus has been on the substation and no one has had any idea that the power lines were going through the street,” said Ruth Ross, president of the Residents of Kincumber Association.

According to Allyn Hamonet, spokesperson for EnergyAustralia, the new substation would need to be serviced from existing substations from Woy Woy and Avoca resulting in the power lines being run down Melville St. Residents are concerned that the 66,000 volts, compared to the current 11,000 volts will pose a health risk to those living in close proximity to the power lines, however Mr Hamonet claims that there will be little difference in terms of the level of electromagnetic field and if anything, there may be less.

“Magnetic fields are produced by current which has to push the voltage along the line.

“The higher the voltage, the less current is required which then reduces the level of magnetic field,” said Mr Hamonet.

Concerned resident Joanne Hughes thinks that EnergyAustralia should consider alternate routes for the power lines or the possibility of putting them underground and ensuring residents are aware of the issue.

“They should be consulting more with residents, not everyone received the letters that we received, not everyone in this street is aware of it,” said Ms Hughes.

However Mr Hamonet claims that residents have been kept informed about

the status of the upgrade with newsletters and regular updates.

“It’s the most heavily populated area of the whole route,” said Ms Ross.

“There is a preschool, sporting oval and a retirement village, all very good reasons to consider the health risk of putting 66,000 volts overheard,” she said.

Mr Hamonet said that EnergyAustralia operates well within health regulation guidelines and the increased voltage should not affect residents any more than the power lines that are currently in place.

“Magnetic fields generated by power lines are no greater than those generated by a plasma TV or a home computer,” said Mr Hamonet.

According to EnergyAustralia,the power lines along Melville St, Kincumber were constructed in 1976 with an original view to connect to a substation in the Empire Bay area.

The power lines are currently operating at 11,000 volts however, they have the capacity to function at 66,000.

The power line structure will not be replaced in full to cater for the substation however according to Mr Hamonet, two, possibly three power poles will be replaced for general maintenance as well as the upgrade of overhead support structures.

Representatives of Melville St met with MP Chris Hartcher on Friday, November 12, to discuss their concerns and possible alternatives.

Local trade union and community members rallied in Gosford on Bastille Day, Thursday, July 14, to protest against the NSW Government’s public sector workplace laws which takes away the workplace rights of teachers, nurses, firefighters, prison officers and other public sector workers.

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Speculation on new airport

nformal discussions in regards to speculation that a second Sydney Airport may be located on the Central Coast were raised at the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC) Meeting on Thursday, June 30.

This follows the Federal Government recently commissioning a joint study with the State Government into Sydney’s airport needs and related transport matters.

The committee responsible for carrying out this joint study is chaired by both the Head of the Infrastructure and Transport Department Mr Mike Mrdak and Mr Sam Haddad from the NSW Planning Department and are preparing a report for both governments, to be completed in the second half of the year.

These reports will contain

Kaitlin Watts, 12 Nov 2010 Interviewees: Allyn Hamonet, Rush Ross and Joanne Hughes

a series of economic models that outline Sydney’s transport needs.

Gosford Council’s general manager Mr Peter Wilson said that both the State and Federal Governments will review the report before any possible locations are put forward.

“This is an extensive process and a number of options are being investigated, including the Central Coast, all of which will be reviewed by both governments in an effort to find the most suitable site.

“We need to wait for the recommendations of this report which will be

available later this year before we begin jumping to any conclusions.

“While Council has no direct involvement in this investigation we are more than happy to provide information or assistance for the joint study if requested. “ F o l l o w i n g recommendations coming from the report, we are also open to being engaged by the Federal and State Governments to discuss this issue,” said Mr Wilson.

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Fire has destroyed Umina Mall shopping centre.

Fire broke out in the Umina eight-shop complex in the early hours of the morning on January 13.

Police and fire officers were called to the centre on Ocean Beach Road about 2:15am Efforts were made to contain the blaze; but it had spread into the roof cavity where insulation continued to burn.

Emergency services remained at the scene of the fire more than 12 hours after arriving to fight the fire.

Shop tenant real estate agent Lois Jones praised the fire brigade officers who went into

the burning building to rescue valuable equipment and files for the businesses.

“They are worth more money,’’ she said.

Cr Richard Mehrtens said the said the situation presented an opportunity for renewal.

He said the prime location between Woy Woy and Umina served as an important shopping point for nearby residents.

“I hope that the owners of the site have a vision to keep the best bits of the site alive, such as its accessibility and convenience, and focus on the necessities of life that people rely on.”

Anyone with information on the fire at Umina Mall is being urged to

come forward.

The cause of the fire was being investigated and was being treated as suspicious, police said at the time, and have since confirmed it remains an ongoing active investigation.

Any links with the fire at Woy Woy community garden the following week were also being investigated.

SOURCE: Media statement, 13 Jan 2019 Media Unit, NSW Police Phone call, 23 Jan 2019 NSW Police, Woy Woy Media statement, 25 Jan 2019 Cr RIchard Mehrtens, Central Coast Council See more P6-P9

Panel signals possible nursing home approval in rare bushland The Joint Regional Planning Panel has voted to support the concept of allowing a 160-bed nursing home in endangered bushland in Woy Woy.

The owner of land at 45 Hillview St, Woy Woy, containing Umina coastal sandplain woodland has been told to give the planning authority more detail after a public hearing last week.

The four-member joint regional planning panel voted three to one to support the concept but they did not approve the proposal – as yet.

Cr Kyle MacGregor was the dissenting member of the panel.

The approval would not comply with planning provisions.

The building would generally exceed height limits by 50 per cent and in the rear 25 per cent of the site being three times the limit.

Panel chair Mr Jason Perica said the panel had a number of details they wanted from the developer and from Central Coast Council staff assessing the details.

These included clarity about rules around development in areas with acid sulphide soils and whether previous consents about conservation considerations on this particular site had been complied with.

They also asked for a review of the proposed boardwalk and senior housing requirements under State Environmental Plans.

Mr Perica said they needed more time to digest information the developer had provided that day

relating to one variation against planning guidelines.

Planning provisions require the development to be no higher than one storey within 25 metres of the rear boundary and two storey elsewhere.

Mr Perica said the three storeys were higher but allowed the development to be concentrated on the cleared area and the density was less than the guidelines and given the significant setbacks of the building and characteristics of the site, there was enough conceptual support for not refusing but they would not approve “tonight”.

The site currently has an active development approval for senior housing but the owner has come back with a variation to that original consent from 2007.

The latest plan is to build a three storey 160-bed nursing home, which is one storey above planning guidelines.

Many of the approvals from the previous consent are being carried over to the new proposal and the planning panel wanted some of these reviewed in light of current regulations.

Mr Perica said he expected a decision in weeks rather than months.

There would not be another public meeting but the information being sought would be published before a final decision was made.

SOURCE: Hearing, 24 Jan 2019 Hunter Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel

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Feedback sought for The Landing eedback is being sought on the key planning controls to support the proposed revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront area, known as The Landing at Gosford.

Media Release, 25 Nov 2011 Kariong Arts Barn

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is exhibiting the proposed controls which have been submitted by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation.

According to the proposed controls, the Gosford waterfront site has the potential to deliver a wide range of uses, including up to 125,000 square metres for residential premises, at least 60,000 square metres for commercial and retail uses, up to 20,000 square metres for hotel or serviced apartments and at least 15,000 square metres for entertainment and community facilities.

The community now has the chance to comment documents comprising a State significant site (SSS) study – which provides the context for, and a description of, the proposed planning controls, a State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) amendment which provides the statutory zoning, height and gross floor area

information and a development control plan which outlines more finegrain controls covering issues such as building alignments and setbacks, parking and the public domain.

Overall, some 700 additional residential dwellings and more than 4000 new jobs are proposed to be provided across the 52 hectare waterfront site (including 18 hectares of land and 33 hectares of water).

The documents are on exhibition until January 31.The proposed planning controls have been prepared to broadly implement the vision outlined in The Landing at Gosford masterplan.

This masterplan was publicly exhibited from September to early November.

Media Release, 30 Nov 2011 Laurel-Lee Roderick, NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure

The proposed development area on the Gosford waterfront

Coastal Residents Incorporated secretary Mr Pat Aiken said the group invited Gosford councillors to attend the rally and explain why they had agreed to the persecution of a small group of people whose properties were affected by Gosford Council’s forecasts for sea level rise.

“The encoding of S149 (5) Planning Certificates with information that is blatantly exaggerated, in our opinion, demonstrates that you [Gosford councillors] have not acted in good faith and that you have not demonstrated a duty of care to those residents affected by your decision to support the recommendation of Council officers,” said Mr Aiken.

“This decision exposes Gosford Council to future litigation and has already damaged the livelihood and wellbeing of thousands of Gosford City residents,” he said.

Mr Aiken went on to say that Council continued

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The sea level rise rally in Gosford

to claim that it would offer information sessions and public forums so the community could have their say, but after two years, there had been none.

“The water of Gosford Harbour is known to be the benchmark for the current 1:100 flood planning levels for all of Brisbane Water and yet Gosford Council has laid out proposals that amount to abandonment of Davistown, Empire Bay and Woy Woy as a consequence of Sea Level Rise projections and at cost to those property

owners.

“But the mayor then announced a need to raise public funds through a rate increase to support a commercial project that would be constructed on equally adversely affected land,” said Mr Aiken.

Gosford Council has claimed that over 9000 properties were potentially affected by Sea Level Rise, but according to Mr Aiken, the projections were based on exaggerated claims of the CSIRO. “The sea level rise

records from Fort Denison, Newcastle and Port Kembla do not agree with the recent claims by the CSIRO that NSW waters indicate an average sea level rise of 5mm average per year from 1993 until 2011.

“This is a blatant exaggeration of facts.

“The Australian Bureau of Meteorology Australian Sea Level Survey 2009 states that average Australian Sea Level over an average of 42 years is 1.4mm-year with a standard deviation of 0.7mm-year.

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“The same survey states that Fort Denison, Newcastle and Port Kembla have averaged less than 1mm sea level rise for periods up to 100 years.

“Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, a NSW State Government agency, manages 21 tide gauges including five open ocean gauges and including Fort Denison which provides high quality long term sea level data to government agencies around the world.

“The CSIRO has ignored this information and instead

to ensure that the Gosford City Centre is developed in a manner that is consistent with the goals and aspirations of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan and both parties will work cooperatively to promote an open and consultative approach to moving the City Centre forward.

Both parties have agreed to ensure that the Gosford City Centre is developed in a manner that is consistent with the goals and aspirations of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan, complements the overall planning framework for the city, promotes and positions Gosford City Centre as a place to invest in, live in, do business, study and as a first choice place for employment, deliver a sustainable economic and management framework and make the centre attractive to the property development sector and as a place to invest.

The parties each have specific responsibilities under respective NSW

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legislation and through various other obligations.

Central Coast Regional Development Corporation is responsible under the Growth Centres Act for promoting, coordinating, managing and securing the orderly economic development of Gosford and Wyong and Council has a range of responsibilities under the Local Government Act 1993 for development and sustainable management on behalf of the Gosford community and the State of NSW. The Gosford City Centre Plan identifies the potential of the waterfront for tourism, passive recreation and notes that “a challenge…will be to preserve essential harbour activities…while opening up the harbour to a wider range of uses for recreation, tourism, retail-café and community purposes.”

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egional Development Australia Central Coast NSW has announced it is eager to see a Central Coast site, considered as part of a study into the need for a second Sydney airport.

“Regional Development Australia Central Coast is aware of this joint study being undertaken between the Federal Government and NSW Government, and welcome the opportunity to engage with Government representatives to advance the possibility of a Central Coast based international airport,” said Regional Development Australia Central Coast chair Mr John Dawson.

Mr Dawson said the Regional Strategy for the Central Coast predicts job growth requirements of 45,000 over the next 25 years to service expected population growth,

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Introduced to each other by local advocate and respected community member Ms Nina Angelo OAM, the two are now combining forces to present startling evidence that proves the Central Coast has an ancient, completely untold history in its very own backyard.

On the morning of the presentation local identity, bush-tucker man and passionate community leader, Jake Cassar will share his knowledge in a hands-on and interactive tour, starting from Kariong and taking the group to the site of the mysterious Hieroglyphs.

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o a s t a l Residents Incorporated held a sea level rally on Friday, April 27, at Gosford City Park to protest against the encoding of S149 (5) planning certificates.

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The Memorandum of Understanding demonstrates the ongoing commitment between Council and the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation to provide a co-operative and integrated approach to the planning and development of the Gosford City Centre.

The NSW Government’s Department of Lands and Central Coast Regional Development Corporation have partnered with Council to develop Our City, Our Destiny-Gosford City centre Masterplan, to revitalise the Gosford City Centre so that it can truly live up to its iconic status as the Capital of the Central Coast.

The Memorandum of Understanding reflects both parties’ commitment to facilitate the process.

It outlines the role of both parties in their contribution to revitalising the City Centre and enhancing the social fabric and economic health of the local region.

According to Council, the intention of both parties is

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presentation will be held at the Arts Barn in Kariong on Sunday, December 11, from 2-4pm, by Ancient History specialist Mr Steven Strong and former skeptic and accomplished academic Dr Hans Dieter Von Senff.

The presentation will offer the general public access to their controversial and surprising research that identifies close links between Australia and ancient Egypt as well as identifying some 25 separate art stylestechniques of Aboriginal and Egyptian origin.

Mr Strong said he believes that the Central Coast region has an ancient history written in stone that has been hidden for thousands of years.

Mr Von Senff said he was so taken by the discovery of ancient hieroglyphs in the Kariong area that he has devoted his second PhD entirely to the subject.

Retired geologist Charmaine Beckett and Save Woy Woy member Norm Harris addressed the panel.

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and an airport creating approximately 6000 jobs would make a large dent in this target.

“The positive impacts would be enormous in terms of the economy, jobs and tourism,” he said.

“Regional Development Australia Central Coast expects that the assessment process will involve an in-depth analysis of the economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts before any final decision is taken.

“For Sydney’s second airport to operate successfully on the Central Coast it would require a very fast train connection,

another significant infrastructure investment, which would not only be a boon for Central Coast commuters, but have the potential to energise centre developments such as Warnervale, Gosford City and waterfront, and Mt Penang.

“Regional Development Australia Central Coast looks forward to the findings of the study being announced in the near future,” said Mr Dawson.

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published a document that indicates an average 5mm sea level rise for NSW Coastal Waters from 1993 until 2007 while Fort Denison indicates 0.4mm per year for the same period.

“An exaggeration of over 1000 per cent.

“Gosford Council appeared to support Tanya Plibersek and Deborah O’Neill who cornered a group of retirees, threatened them with coastal flooding of their properties unless a carbon tax was put in place and then walked away.

“Gosford Council has also walked away.

“Gosford Council will not engage in the consultation that was promised and our mayor, in an ABC local broadcast, has labelled those who oppose the decision of Gosford Council as sceptics.

“We are sceptical.

“We are sceptical of the claims made by Gosford Council that 9000 properties are affected and apparently being so concerned, Council still continues to retain information on planning certificates knowing how damaging this information has become,” he said.

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Council to seek advice on sea level rises

osford Council has resolved to write to the Minister for the Central Coast, NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to request a consistent approach to sea level rise mapping and property certificate messaging to relevant land owners across the eastern seaboard of NSW. Council will also seek advice on the implications should it withdraw the section 149 certificate message pertaining to sea level rise until the NSW State Government provides direction for a consistent approach and message.

It will also continue to assist community members in dealing with insurance companies where they have received significantly increased insurance premiums due to flood risk and will write to the State Government requesting they make representations

to the Insurance Council of Australia to ensure individual insurance companies determine their premiums in an appropriate manner and so avoid unjustifiable increases in annual premiums.

Coastal Residents Incorporated president Mr Len Gibbon spoke to Council at its meeting of Tuesday, May 1, and said the s149 (5) planning certificate was “invalid”.

He said Council was acting outside of their authority and was “guilty of destroying whole

communities”.

“We call it irresponsible vandalism,” he said.

Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher said he thought insurance companies were abusing the policy.

Council developed sea level rise vulnerability mapping and, as part of developing these maps, used its discretion to share that information with current and future owners via a s149 (5) message.

The message stated that the land had been identified as being potentially affected by sea level rise of up to

0.9m by the year 2100 as adopted by Council at its meeting held on December 1, 2009.

It went on to say that: “Council’s adopted sea level rise planning level of 0.9m is consistent with the NSW State Government’s Sea Level Rise Policy Statement.”

“All applications to develop the land need to consider sea level rise but as council does not currently have relevant strategic plans with respect to management of sea level rise for the area, no specific sea level rise development controls apply to this land.

“Council is currently undertaking a program of studies that may affect future development on the land.”

The NSW Sea Level Rise Policy was released in October 2009 and provided sea level rise planning benchmarks to assist council in risk assessment and planning.

In August 2010 the “NSW Coastal Planning Guideline: Adapting to Sea Level Rise” was released by the State Government establishing planning principles to be applied by local government without clear direction or legislative backing.

The process also lacked any form of communication strategy or community consultation from the State Government.

Council’s report of Tuesday, May 1, stated that it had attempted to seek clarification and clearer direction on various issues

that surrounded sea level rise encoding, however, the State Government to date has failed to provide any clear and consistent direction for Councils on the NSW coast.

“NSW coastal communities are confused and angry at the differences of planning and communication strategies being undertaken by Councils.

“This frustration can only be resolved by direction from the State Government as to specifically when and what messages should be placed on s149 certificates to ensure consistency across all Councils.”

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d e c i s i o n was made on Thursday, September 20, by the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) to approve the development application to relocate Gosford Public School to the grounds of Henry Kendall High School.

Gosford Public School Action Group chairperson Ms Jackie Draper, Central Coast Greens representative Ms Kate da Costa and Henry Kendall High School P and C president Mr Rob Wilcox spoke to the panel along with Teachers Federation representative Ms Debbie Westacott, Gosford Public School P and C president Mr Stephan Thomas and Gosford Waterfront Action Group representative Mr Gary Jackson.

“The whole proposal and documentation has been insultingly inadequate,” said Ms da Costa.

“The refusal of both

the previous and current government to consider any other site than Henry Kendall High School has reduced the time for proper planning, but

the children of Gosford Public School and Henry Kendall High School should not be punished for government intransigence.

Wingecarribee Shire Council, along with City of Swan and Parkes Shire Councils, led the class action case, which involved a total of 72 plaintiffs.

Although Gosford Council was not involved in the class action case, Council’s director of corporate services, Mr Nic Pasternatsky said Council

would be following the case closely and would be guided by their own independent legal advice.

Wingecarribee Shire Council was seeking to recover approximately $20million in potential losses.

The court found that the Council was misled by negligent advice and that the

Australian arm of Lehman Brothers, previously known as Grange Securities, had engaged in deceptive conduct, breach of contract and a breach of its fiduciary duties.

Newly elected mayor, and Chair of Wingecarribee Council’s Finance Committee, Cr Juliet Arkwright said the decision vindicated the

“This will set precedence for mergers and the selloff of schools around the state.

“Many people worked tirelessly on this campaign,

supported by Dr John Kaye, Greens MLC in State Parliament.

“The petition, with over 10,500 signatures, thousands

Council’s decision to instigate legal action against Lehman Brothers in a bid to recoup funds lost in financial products known as collaterised debt obligations (CDOs).

“This case has been an ongoing process, and we are very pleased with the result.

“We can now attempt to recoup funds,” Cr Arkwright said.

“However the ruling does not stipulate how much, or indeed when we can expect to see monies returned,” she

said.

“And whilst we may never receive all of our funds invested, any money recovered will have an enormous benefit for the community as it will be fed back into Council services and community assets.”

Wingecarribee Shire Council has already recovered $8.6 million from CDO investments, and still holds $11.6 million.

The Council now awaits a court date in November when Justice Steven Rares will give

Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch and protesters with their fines

of letters, the teachers the parents and everyone who has to make this transition work have been ignored.

“This State government was elected on a promise to listen to and empower local communities, but this forced relocation over the wishes of the entire community has made a mockery of the Coalition’s promise.

“The move, promoted as a way of paying for much needed and overdue upgrades, is a false economy.

“As soon as the new school opens, it and the high school will be at capacity.

“The Government will find itself very soon having to pay for an entire new school, but they appear to only be interested in the current budget.

“We will be keeping a close eye on the merged schools and the old waterfront site to see how long it takes for anything to appear there which will benefit the community,” said Ms da Costa.

Nature strip parking fines withdrawn after protest

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final orders that will confirm details of the compensation that Lehman Brothers Australia will be liable for.

The published reasons for judgment and the summary of the decision are available at www.fe

Fines for nature strip parking have been withdrawn after more than 60 people attended a protest on February 6 in Rothwell St, Woy Woy, which saw the intervention of Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.

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Ms Tesch announced that fines had been withdrawn after she contacted the Minister for Police Mr Troy Grant and NSW Police.

“I spoke to local police commanders the day that fines started arriving and asked them to act fast to fix this situation and that a three week review period wasn’t acceptable.

“It needed to happen immediately,” Ms Tesch said.

Ms Tesch thanked the police for their quick work in responding to community concern.

“I thank the NSW Police Force for seeing the light and making the right decision to withdraw these unfair fines.”

Protest organiser Mr Iain Russell, who lives in Rothwell St, received two fines of $263 each for two family cars parked on the grass verge outside his home.

“I saw a highway patrol vehicle

drive along the street, stopping and photographing every car parked on the verge,” he said.

“From what I understand, he targeted as many as 15 streets in the Woy Woy-Umina area – anyone parked on the nature strip received a fine.”

Ms Tesch told the crowd she would be acting on their behalf to have every fine revoked.

“Let’s not turn this into a ‘we hate the police thing’,” she said.

“We live in harmony in this community and have been parking like this for 150 years.

“From what I understand, this was not our local police, but a highway patrol officer who issued the fines.

“One person I know of received four fines.

“Lucky for me I was at work – if I had been home I probably would have been fined too.”

Tesch urged all those who had received fines not to pay them but to lodge them with her office.

Roseanne Antonio lives in Walford St and received two fines.

“We had two family cars parked on the grass outside our home, but there are often four.

“Luckily two of them were not

there,” she said.

“I have lived here for 20 years and am a ratepayer and these fines just sickened me.

“We have parked this way for years with no problem.

“I am a single mum, just getting through week by week.”

Richard Shanks lives in Crown Rd and received three fines.

“We received fines for my car, my wife’s car and my son’s car,” he said.

“I am a pensioner and I simply can’t afford this.”

Residents made the point that if homeowners parked beside what would be the kerb (most do not have kerbs), there would be hardly any room for traffic to move between parked cars on opposite sides of the very narrow streets.

In a media release, Ms Tesch said hundreds of local residents had been issued hefty penalty notices for parking on nature strips outside their own homes.

Fines were issued for “Stop on path/strip in built-up area.”

“Streets across Woy Woy and Umina Beach were targeted.

“Some families have been hit with thousands of dollars’ worth of fines because of the number

of vehicles parked outside their homes, with one family receiving notices for all three generations living in the street,’’ she said.

“While local police and Central Coast Council rangers don’t usually fine residents for parking on the nature strips, acknowledging that many Peninsula residents don’t have any other options, it is understood that a non-local Highway Patrol officer issued the fines.

“The nature of many residential streets on the Peninsula means there is no kerb or guttering, and streets are narrow with no delineation from nature strip to road.

“This means that most people park off the street on the large nature strips, as has been the custom for decades.

“We have a lot of pensioners and young families living on the Peninsula.

“These people shouldn’t have to pay hundreds of dollars in fines for parking outside their own homes.

“The timing for this couldn’t be worse, with extra cars parked on the Peninsula during the school holidays, and with family

budgets already stretched over the Christmas period.

“I’ve written to the Minister for Police and the Minister for Finance to demand an immediate review of these fines and asked that they be withdrawn.”

After the fines were withdrawn, Ms Tesch congratulated the community for the win.

“This shows that people power can still win over bureaucratic decision making,” Ms Tesch said.

“The Peninsula has a great sense of justice and everyone was so quick to stand together to fight this silly decision.

“They knew that coming together and putting pressure on the Minister and the NSW Police was the only way to right this wrong.”

“We have great local police here on the Coast, and I’d hate for one negative incident to make people lose faith in those who keep us safe.”

SOURCE Media release, 5 Feb 2019 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford Media statements 6 Feb, 2019 Iain Russell Roseanne Antonio Richard Shanks

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New suite of planning measures to help Darkinjung LALC

e s i d e n t i a l developments at Somersby and Kariong will be two of the first projects to be actioned under a new suite of planning measures aimed at helping Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council achieve better outcomes from its land.

The new measures were unveiled on February 6 by NSW Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts.

Darkinjung Chairperson, Matthew West, said they would provide certainty of cultural and environmental preservation for the future of Darkinjung’s approximately 3,700 hectares of land.

“We are very happy with these measures, made possible in the spirit of reconciliation by the Department of Planning and Housing and Darkinjung coming together to understand what we see as the future for the Central Coast,” West said.

The Somersby proposal would see a large parcel of land rezoned for environmental management (approximately 22.4HA) and environmental conservation (approximately

Darkinjung chairperson, Matthew West, Minister for Planning, Anthony Roberts, and Coordinator General for the Central Coast, Lee Shearer, with members of the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council

101.6HA) resulting in nine rural residential style lots.

The Kariong proposal would see around 6.5HA rezoned for urban expansion.

West confirmed a residential development at Lake Munmorah and a proposal to rezone land at Wallarah for employment uses and environmental conservation would also be among the first projects to be actioned, as outlined in the Interim Darkinjung Development Delivery Plan.

He said the new initiative would help generate employment and economic growth within the Central

Coast community.

“In the past, we have seen very long approval times – it’s a question of capacity; a number of our projects are quite large and require extensive studies which can take a number of years,” he said.

“Our Lake Munmorah proposal, for example, was first recorded in 2015.”

The Darkinjung Delivery Framework (DDF) proposes eight interrelated actions to help Darkinjung to develop its land, allow greater self-determination for the Darkinjung community, and encourage better social and economic results from its land.

They include a State Environmental Planning Policy (Aboriginal Land) 2019 (SEPP), a Ministerial Direction, an Interim Darkinjung Development Delivery Plan, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining how Darkinjung and the NSW Government will work together.

Planning and Housing Minister, Anthony Roberts, said it was a proud moment to stand with the Darkinjung people and deliver inventive measures that would help benefit their communities and the entire Central Coast region.

Central Coast Coordinator General, Lee Shearer, said the

package implemented a key Direction of the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 (Regional Plan): strengthening the economic self-determination of Aboriginal communities.

Darkinjung is one of 120 Local Aboriginal Land Councils in NSW established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (ALR) Act 1983.

The ALR Act was passed by the NSW Parliament to establish a network of Aboriginal Land Councils to acquire and manage land as an economic base for Aboriginal communities, as compensation for historic dispossession and in recognition of their ongoing

disadvantage.

Urban Development Institute of Australia NSW (UDIA NSW) CEO, Steve Mann, said the measures could become a model for addressing the needs of Local Aboriginal Land Councils throughout NSW. “Many Local Aboriginal Land Councils currently lack the experience and expertise to maximise the opportunities presented by their often substantial land holdings,’’ he said.

“The Darkinjung Delivery Framework seeks to support the Darkinjung LALC in its development efforts, and in so doing, also convey positive outcomes for overall regional development, biodiversity conservation and social outcomes on the Central Coast.”

Source: Media release, Feb 6 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council Media release, Feb 6 NSW Department of Planning and Environment Media release, Feb 6 Urban Development Institute of Australia NSW Interim Darkinjung Development Delivery Plan, 2019 Interview, Feb 13 Matthew West, Darkinjung chairperson Reporter: Terry Collins

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SW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, called in to turn the first sod on upgrade work on the Pacific Highway at Lisarow, on Monday, February 11.

NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and Liberal candidate for The Entrance, Brian Perrem, turn the first sod

The $178m project will see duplication of the highway between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd at Lisarow.

Premier Berejiklian said the upgrade would improve traffic flow and travel times for about 30,000 motorists who use the 1.6 km section of highway each day.

Liberal candidate for The Entrance, Brian Perrem, who accompanied the Premier, said key features of the upgrade would include two lanes in each direction, together with a new bridge over the rail line

to replace the existing narrow bridge at Railway Cres.

“There will also be new traffic lights at the Railway Cres and Tuggerah St (formerly Macdonalds Rd) intersection with the Pacific Highway, and an upgrade of the existing lights at The Ridgeway,” Perrem said.

“The upgrade will also deliver improved pedestrian and cycle paths along the highway and

better access to parking at Lisarow Railway Station.”

Initial work including vegetation removal, erosion and sediment control, survey work and setting up safe work areas has already started, with construction work to commence later in February.

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Council pushes for Federal community forums on seismic testing to be held here on the Coast

entral Coast Council is to push for Federal community forums to be held on the Coast regarding the prospect of off-shore gas and oil exploration in the region.

At the ordinary meeting on February 11, councillors unanimously endorsed a motion from Councillor, Greg Best, to reaffirm Council’s “strident opposition” to the use of controversial seismic blasting.

Council will also approach Newcastle City Council with a view to developing a strategic and working relationship around the issue, which has the potential to impact the Hunter as well as the Central Coast.

“This off-shore gas and oil mining project will have a significant impact on our scenic Central Coast and it is unreasonable to expect local concerned residents to attend Newcastle meetings,” Best told the meeting.

Over 200 concerned locals watched Sonic Sea at the Avoca Theatre as part of a campaign against seismic testing off the coast

Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said the issue came under Federal Government jurisdiction.

“We have no legal basis on which to oppose the exploration,” Smith said.

“But we can lobby on behalf of our residents and work with other councils to express our opposition.”

Smith said that while it was a long-term issue, it was best to get in on the “ground floor”.

“We have very real concerns

about long-term impacts on our marine life and the granting of a licence for (3D) exploration would open the door,” she said.

Federal independent candidate for Robertson and community activist, David Abrahams, who addressed the meeting, said the holders of Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 (PEP11) were set to seek permission for 3D seismic testing over a 1,000sq km area, most of which was off

the Central Coast, following 2D testing carried out last year on a small section off Norah Head.

Abrahams said a meeting of concerned residents and community groups would be held at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre at 7pm, on Monday, February 18, to discuss the issue.

Meanwhile, the NSW Greens will move to prohibit offshore gas exploration off the NSW coast following the March 23 State Election.

NSW Greens MP and Healthy Oceans Spokesperson, Justin Field, said the community would never accept a gas field off the coast between Sydney and Newcastle.

“It’s an unacceptable risk to local marine life and coastal communities, and the Greens will take whatever steps needed in the next Parliament to ensure this project never proceeds,” Field said.

“The major parties in NSW say the right thing when it

comes to this crazy proposal, but are hiding behind their federal counterparts who are pushing the proposal.”

The Greens credited the community campaign against the proposal for the recent decision by US-based investor Sacgasco to walk away from an option to acquire RL Energy, the “farm-in” partner of project operator Asset Energy.

“The acknowledgement

by Sacgasco of “regulatory approval challenges” and “joint venture complexity” shows the PEP11 project is a dud,” Field said.

Abrahams said Sacgasco’s withdrawal was a “significant yet small win for the community as it questions the financial viability of the project”.

Source: Media releases, Feb 7, Feb 12 NSW Greens Agenda item 6.2, Feb 11 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting Media statement, Feb 11 David Abrahams, Independent candidate for Robertson

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Chamber and Council disagree over IHAP benefits

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osford, Erina and Coastal Chamber of Commerce has called on Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, to introduce an Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (IHAP) for the Central Coast, as Central Coast Council continues to fight the move.

At its January 29 meeting, Council resolved to support Local Government NSW’s campaign against the compulsory introduction of the panels to local government areas, with Mayor, Jane Smith, saying they were “taking planning powers away from communities”.

But Chamber President, Rod Dever, said that with development, a “key requirement for the region”, the Central Coast needed a “stronger assessment process”.

The NSW Department of Planning has confirmed it is currently considering if a

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mandatory IHAP would be suitable for the Central Coast but is yet to provide advice to the Minister for Planning on the matter.

It says the panels, which comprise a chair, two independent expert members and a community member, were put in place so the process of assessing and determining DAs with a high corruption risk, sensitivity or strategic importance, is transparent and accountable.

They have been compulsory at all Sydney councils and Wollongong Council since March 1, 2018.

“Panel members are required to be expert in one or more of the following fields: planning, architecture, heritage, the environment, urban design, economics, traffic and transport, law, engineering, tourism, or government and public administration,” Dever said.

“Panel chairs are required to have expertise in law, or government and public administration.

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developers and real estate agents are ineligible to be panel members as this undermines the objective of having DAs determined by independent experts, depoliticising the assessment process.”

Dever said the referral criteria for both development applications and planning proposals had been set by the Minister for Planning, and were constantly monitored.

“Councils are encouraged

to provide ongoing feedback on these criteria and the operation of their panels to ensure the success of this important change to the planning system,” he said.

“The Central Coast needs a stronger assessment process to allow the future of the region to grow and for development to be assessed on merit, fairness and full transparency.”

But Mayor Smith said IHAPs would determine

development applications that would previously have come to Council, thereby reducing the accountability and transparency of planning decisions.

“Councillors are elected by the community to make decisions and mandatory IHAPs will take that key role away,” she said.

“Panel members will be appointed from a pool decided by the Minister of Planning.

“Ratepayers will also have to pay for the cost of establishing and running the panels – estimated to be at least $100,000 per year - and then pay for the cost of any court cases if decisions of IHAPs are appealed.

“Democratically elected councils should be able to determine whether the panel option is the right choice for their area and whether there are real benefits to the community.

“Currently we are consulting with our community about consolidating our planning rules to provide consistency across the Coast.

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Source: Media release, Feb 6 Gosford Erina and Coastal Chamber of Commerce Media release, Feb 5 Central Coast Council Media statement, Feb 11 NSW Department of Planning

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“Planning rules are developed in consultation with our community.

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Council to proceed with designs for a terminal protection seawall at Wamberal Beach

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a m b e r a l Protection Association has applauded a Central Coast Council decision to proceed with investigations and concept designs for a terminal protection seawall at Wamberal Beach.

Council voted at its ordinary meeting on January 29 to ask CEO, Gary Murphy, to get the project moving, with $415,000 available for the project, including 50/50 funding from the State Government’s Coastal and Estuary grants program.

But staff estimate that it will be June, 2020, before they can report back on the issue.

Protection Association President, Phil Hudson, said a terminal protection seawall was the preferred solution for Wamberal, as detailed in Council’s Coastal Management Plan.

“We applaud Council for running the project working group to work towards this for the last two years,” he said.

“Wamberal is only one storm away from a major storm event, which could have disastrous

consequences for the whole of the suburb, its main roads and its infrastructure.

“We urge the council to translate this funding and commitment into action to build the seawall and protect

our suburb for the future.

“We agree with Mayor, Jane Smith, that we do not need a quick fix, but we do need decisive action and governance from Council to get this problem resolved as a

matter of urgency.”

Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said the 50/50 funding received would allow Council to work with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and other stakeholders.

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“Council will now be able to undertake the required investigations needed to properly assess the environmental and coastal impact of a terminal protection seawall,” Smith said.

“The investigations will give us a review of the options available for the terminal protection as well as an updated and more detailed cost benefit analysis.

“These investigations will give us the information to understand the best funding and delivery model for the terminal protection wall.

“There are a number of challenges to work through and this is not about delivering a quick fix – we’re committed to delivering sustainable management measures for the safety of our community into the future.”

Source: Media release, Jan 31 Wamberal Protection Association Agenda item 3.2, Jan 29 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting

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Coast has two new Marine Rescue NSW vessels

Draft DCP floodplain management chapter has no maps

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section of Central Coast Council’s draft Development Control Plan is likely to be re-released after the public exhibition period ends on February 28, due to concerns over the absence of maps in the floodplain management chapter.

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Minister, Troy Grant, Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, and Liberal candidate for Gosford, Sue Dengate, with Marine Rescue personnel

wo new Marine Rescue NSW vessels have been added to the region’s arsenal of resources according to Minister for Emergency Services, Troy Grant.

The Minister was joined by Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Liberal candidate for Gosford, Sue Dengate, to commission the new vessels on February 2.

“The NSW Government is proud to have provided Marine Rescue volunteers with two new state-of-the-art, fully-

equipped, Naiad rescue boats, worth more than $780,000,” Grant said.

Crouch said that Central Coast 30 is a 10 metre Terrigal-based vessel that can carry out offshore operations, while Central Coast 21 is a 7.5 metre vessel, dispatched out of Point Clare, that can respond to emergencies on Brisbane Water and up to 15 nautical miles offshore.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner, Stacey Tannos, said the Hunter-Central Coast region has been one of the state’s busiest in terms of marine rescues this summer.

“Central Coast rescue crews

responded to 50 incidents in the past two months, including nine life threatening emergencies,” Commissioner Tannos said.

“Thanks to the ongoing support of the State Government, we’ve been able to ensure that our volunteers have modern, reliable and safe rescue vessels to assist the region’s large boating community in times of trouble.”

Dengate welcomed the government’s investment.

Source: Media release, Feb 2 Brooke Eggleton, Office of Troy Grant MP

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At Council’s ordinary meeting on February 11, Councillor, Troy Marquart, moved for chapter 3.1 on Flood Management to be withdrawn from exhibition until maps can be provided clearly showing proposed new flood hazard areas.

“This chapter introduces a new hazard categorisation to be applied via six separate categories, H1 through to H6,” Marquart said.

“These will be applied to every property in the LGA subject to any form of flood affectation.

“The proposed hazard categories will impact many thousands of homes “They apply various development constraints

depending on flood affectation, culminating in the complete sterilisation of residential properties from all future development in categories H4 and above.”

Marquart said that although the chapter referenced hazard mapping, it contained no actual maps for proposed hazard zones or guidance for residents to ascertain which hazard category would apply to their properties.

He also urged Council to consider the impact of a requirement in the draft chapter that homes experiencing a flood depth of 20cm or more must display a flood danger sign prominently on their property.

Addressing the councillors prior to the meeting in support of the motion, consultant Town Planner and Deputy Chair of the local chapter of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), Chris Smith, said the absence of mapping was causing “some angst in the community.

“In discussions with staff last week, I’ve been informed that floodplain mapping may still

be some months off,” Smith said.

“Industry considers it premature to advance Chapter 3.1 (of the draft plan) without the accompany mapping.”

But the motion was lost, with Mayor, Jane Smith, saying it was difficult to withdraw part of a plan already on exhibition.

Councillors have requested that a revised chapter be rereleased for public exhibition once mapping has been added.

The Council has also called for a report on: how many properties currently zoned with development rights, residential or commercial, will fall into category H4 and above under the plan; what depth is considered “safe access” for emergency vehicles; and, the impact of a displaying Flood Danger signs on properties.

Source: Agenda item 6.4 Feb 11 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting Media statement, Feb 11 Councillor Troy Marquart Media statement, Feb 11 Chris Smith, Deputy Chair of the local chapter of the Urban Development Institute of Australia

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Music festival cancelled at the last minute following receipt of a $200,000 police bill

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ountain Sounds Music Festival, which was due to take place in Kariong from February 15-16, has been cancelled, with event organisers placing the blame on the NSW Government’s hard line approach to music festivals.

The cancellation comes just a week after organisers announced that they were forced to downsize this year’s event, axing more than 20 advertised acts from the lineup, and an entire event stage from the program.

In a media statement released on January 31 by festival organisers, Architects of Entertainment, it was confirmed that the downsize was a result of mounting pressures around costing and festival regulations.

“Due to a combination of increased costs around safety and security, and lower than expected ticket sales due to the current festival climate, we’ve had to modify the site and staging, and therefore reassess the line-up.

“This has regrettably resulted in a number of acts being removed from the bill,” the statement reads.

The final straw for event organisers came in the form of a $200,000 bill to provide a stronger police presence at the festival.

In a second media statement issued on February 9, event organisers stated that this bill, which they received less than a week out from the event, left

them no choice but to cancel.

“We are devastated to announce the cancellation of Mountain Sounds 2019.

“We, like many of you, have seen the festival climate continue to diminish in Australia.

“This is yet another example of the government’s war on festivals,” the statement reads.

“Safety has always been of the utmost importance to us, and it was for this reason that we agreed to downsize our festival site, cancelling over 20 acts, to ensure that we met newly imposed safety, licensing and security costs, in order to maintain the wellbeing of our patrons and still put on the show.

“A mere seven days out from the event, further conditions and financial obligations were imposed on the festival, which were impossible to meet.

In 2018, Mountain Sounds ran smoothly, with an attendance of 16,000 people over two days, 11 user pay police and no major drugrelated incidents.

“In 2019, despite our continued proactive harm minimisation measures, and having less attendees than the year before, we were told that we would have to pay an additional upfront amount of approximately $200,000 for 45 user pay police on a 24 hour cycle.

“This came one week out from the festival and blindsided us, as we were quoted for 11 user pay police on January 18.

“We have always considered our relationship with the local police a positive one.

“We’ve always valued their input and cooperated wherever we were required.

“Thanks to our comprehensive planning, Mountain Sounds has never had any serious drug-related incidents.

“There were 49 drug detections out of the 16,000 attendees over the two days of operation last year.

“That’s 0.30 per cent.

“This is another reason that we are left shell-shocked that this could happen,” the statement reads.

“As we’ve witnessed and empathised with other festivals who have recently faced similar outcomes, we continued to work tirelessly in an attempt to survive.

“Unfortunately, we too have been put in an impossible situation as it was unrealistic for us to pull this money together, particularly given the time frame.

“Our submissions were consistent with last year’s operation, yet this year, authorities seemed adamant to penalise us on technicalities and clerical errors.

“It was strongly indicated to us that we were not going to be granted the necessary approvals required for the 2019 event to proceed next weekend.

“The combination of excessive costs, additional licensing conditions and the enforcement of a stricter timeline, left us no option but to cancel the event.

“Our friends in the music industry will understand on a personal level how soul-

destroying this is.

“For music lovers around the country, we know this will deeply resonate with you to.

“NSW residents, please keep this at the forefront of your mind, as the next election nears in six weeks’ time.

“The Liberal Party’s war on festivals is real and it’s robbing you of your freedom and culture.

“Who would’ve known that lock-out laws were just the beginning of the death of live entertainment in NSW. “This has now spread to larger-scale and multi-day regional events and it’s only getting worse.

“When will our government learn that fear-mongering, bullying and oppressing youth has never and will never work.

“It is truly shocking to see time and time again how out of touch they are with the arts community.

“Mountain Sounds is first and foremost about celebrating music, art and culture on the Central Coast.

“To share in these experiences is our right as a community.

“We poured all of our time, passion and resources into this festival for an entire year and to have to cancel against our will is crushing.

“Supporting local bands, artists and businesses has always been at the core of the Mountain Sounds ethos and we need everyone to know that we did everything in our power to avoid this outcome.

“The future for Mountain Sounds is unclear at this point in time but we will find a way

to continue our passion and commitment in bringing music and arts to the Coast.

NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has hit back at Mountain Sounds organisers claims that the government was to blame for the cancellation.

During a visit to the Coast on February 11, the Premier was questioned about her government’s alleged war on festivals.

“I don’t think it’s fair for organisers to blame anyone but themselves,” Premier Berejiklian said.

“We (NSW Government) want young people to have fun, we want more tourism to the Coast and more places, but the festival organisers have to obey the law.

“It’s not just about making a quick dollar, it’s about keeping the people that turn up to your event safe.

“If you can’t spend money making your event safer, then that’s a decision for you, but it’s not fair to blame the government.

“All of us have to step up and improve safety at these events.

“The government has stepped up its information campaign for young people and by providing better on the ground medical facilities for festivals, and we expect event organisers to step up as well,” she said.

When asked if the government’s new regulations, specifically the last minute extra conditions imposed on Mountain Sounds event organisers, which resulted

in the additional $200,000 bill, the Premier said the government’s new regulations come into effect from March and that the safety of patrons needed to be at the forefront of all festival planning and decision making moving forward.

Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, seconded the Premier’s views.

Community safety is our highest priority.

“Music festivals are a significant part of the entertainment scene in NSW, but we owe it to people, and their families and friends, to make sure they are safe.

“That’s why the NSW Liberal Government has acted to improve safety at music festivals by implementing the recommendations of an expert panel which provided a balanced set of measures to help keep people safe at music festivals.

“These measures will come into place in March.

“They are focussed on highrisk events.

“Low risk events and events with a good track record of safety are not being targeted,” Crouch said.

Event organisers will be contacting ticket holders about refunds over the coming week.

Source: Media Statements, Jan 31-Feb 9 Architects of Entertainment Press Conference, Feb 11 Gladys Berejiklian NSW Premier Media statement, Feb 13 Adam Crouch Member for Terrigal Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Council welcomes new staff

Residents concerned over poor water quality at Terrigal Beach and The Haven

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oncerned residents and swim group representatives will be putting the hard questions to Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, when they meet with her next week to discuss poor water quality at Terrigal Beach and The Haven.

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Mayor, Jane Smith, and Council CEO, Gary Murphy, with new staff members

entral Coast Council welcomed 22 young people to its staff in the first week of February, as part of its workforce development program.

At a special ceremony, Mayor, Jane Smith, welcomed the group and congratulated 11 others who successfully completed training programs with Council during 2018.

During their 12 months with Council, university students complete internships or scholarships in areas as diverse as engineering and commerce, to environmental sustainability and social science.

Meanwhile, nine young people are starting apprenticeships or traineeships in 2019.

They will train in a range of professions including electrical instrumentation, construction, warehousing, surveying and mechanical.

Mayor Smith said Council is committed to helping create jobs and opportunities for the region and was proud that this program delivered on that promise in a real and practical way.

“Our workforce development program provides young people with hands-on experience in their chosen career, while being able to continue to live and work locally,” Mayor Smith said.

Council’s Acting Executive Manager, People and Culture, Krystie Bryant, said Council’s undergraduate, scholarship, trainee and apprentice programs often help young

people understand the bigger picture of what’s available in their chosen fields.

“All scholarship recipients, interns, trainees and apprentices, are mentored by staff members who are very experienced in their profession,” Bryant said.

“Often the participants discover that there are a whole range of jobs they’d never considered and there are many ways they can serve their community,” she added.

In the second half of each year, Council opens its scholarship, undergraduate, trainee and apprenticeship programs to young people looking for employment the following year.

Source: Media release, Feb 5 Central Coast Council Media

A community meeting on February 13, organised by the Terrigal Haven Supporters’ Group, saw around 200 people pack into Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, fed up with “dirty, smelly water” and a depletion of marine life.

Supporters’ Group member, Ray Moore, told the meeting that similar problems had been experienced at Manly in the 1900s.

“They introduced a range of solutions, but the main thing which helped, was diverting their stormwater from the beach,” Moore said.

Fellow member, Ros Fuller, said water quality had been rated “poor” consistently over the past eight years by the State Government’s Beachwatch water quality program.

“Even in dry weather, five days out of ten, the water quality is poor, with an abundance of pathogens in the water which can lead to such medical conditions as gastroenteritis,” Fuller said.

A third member of the group, Tony Horwood, said improving

the water quality would bring back depleted fish stocks and help Terrigal prosper into the future by bringing back locals and visitors.

“We have unhealthy levels of ecoli by the government’s own standards, and we want Central Coast Council to look into why,” Horwood said.

“Council needs to examine the infrastructure around the beach.

“They have a duty of care to ensure the water is clean.

“If not addressed, the very asset which draws jobs and visitors to the area might lead to its decline.”

Residents expressed concern at the number of stormwater drains feeding on to the beach and questioned whether building sites in the area were monitored to ensure sewerage wasn’t feeding into the drains.

Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, told the meeting that funding was available to help find a fix under the State Government’s Coastal Estuary Grants Program, but that the process needed to be instigated by Central Coast Council. ”I’m fully supportive of finding a solution, a hundred per cent committed to working with Council on this, but the grant money has to be applied for,” Crouch said.

“I am not a marine expert and there could be a number of different factors.

“Stormwater is obviously a major issue.

“I have written to the Minister for the Environment and asked

her to urge Council to apply for funding.

“This won’t be fixed overnight, but to do nothing is no solution at all.”

Residents, disappointed that Council did not send an official representative to address residents’ queries despite being invited to do so, came up with a number of possible solutions, including investigating ways to divert the stormwater drains from feeding onto the beach, and the placement of grilles over them as a short-term effort to keep out large debris.

Councillor, Jeff Sundstrom, who attended the meeting, said he had put in a question on notice at the Council meeting on February 11 expressing residents’ concern at the volume and pressure of material coming through the stormwater drains and possible health risks.

He has asked Council officers what plans or measures are being looked at to lessen the effects of stormwater feeding into the ocean.

“We need to know where we are and the next steps to take it forward,” Sundstrom said.

He expects to receive an answer to his question within four weeks.

Council confirmed the Mayor would meet with residents next week but was unable to provide further comment in time for publication.

Source: Public meeting, Jan 13 Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club

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Ocean swimmer accuses council lifeguards of negligence

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S y d n e y holidaymaker has entered a formal complaint to Central Coast Council after council lifeguards failed to render her assistance during an incident which occurred directly between the patrolled flagged area at Terrigal Beach on February 6.

According to Judi Kelly, a trio of lifeguards failed to respond to her signalling for help after she swam into an armada of bluebottles.

Kelly said she suffered a series of agonising stings to her arms, torso and legs after swimming into the bluebottles around 60m off shore.

Kelly alleges the on duty lifeguard did not respond to her signals for help and that she was forced to swim back to shore covered in bluebottles.

Upon exiting the surf, Kelly immediately approached lifeguards for further assistance but said they were “extremely unhelpful” and failed to offer her any kind of first aid.

“I went straight up to them and asked them to check my

body for bluebottles and to get me some water so that I could take an anti-histamine.

“They refused to help remove any remaining bluebottle barbs and would not allow me to use their bottled water, instead getting tap water,” Kelly said.

After taking the antihistamine, Kelly remained on the beach as she felt to unwell to drive.

She was also determined to know why the lifeguards had ignored her repeated signal for help.

She was shocked by their answer.

“I was swimming between the flags, directly in their line of sight so there was no way they couldn’t see me signalling them,” Kelly said.

“So I asked them why they didn’t respond and they told me if they had they would have also been stung by the bluebottles.

“I was stunned.

“The fact that these lifeguards could ignore a potentially drowning person because they didn’t want to get stung by bluebottles, it beggars belief,” she said.

Kelly, who is a keen ocean swimmer, said the incident

Just one of Ms Kelly’s bluebottle sting wounds

had left her very concerned for Terrigal’s ocean swimmers and about the standard of council lifeguards, particularly compared to that of the local volunteer surf lifesavers, who had assisted her just days before during a similar incident.

“During a weekend swim (February 3) I was unfortunately stung across the face and was having an extreme allergic reaction.

“I was incredibly distressed and went to the surf club for help.

“The Terrigal SLSC lifesavers immediately set about providing me first aid.

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“I was kept in their medical bay for over two hours and was constantly being monitored, including my heart rate and blood pressure, until I felt recovered enough to leave the beach,” she said.

Kelly said the difference between the lifesavers and the lifeguards was insurmountable and that council’s lifeguards had a lot to answer to.

“They completely failed in their duty of care.

“I’m a strong swimmer but imagine if this had happened to someone less confident in the water.

“What then?” Kelly said.

“Beach goers expect that they are being watched while swimming between the flags at patrolled areas of the beach.

“They feel it is a safe place to swim especially families with young children, the elderly, and inexperienced swimmers and body surfers.

“I didn’t return to Terrigal Beach for the remainder of my holiday because I don’t feel safe there if the volunteer lifesavers aren’t on duty,” she said.

Exasperating the matter, Kelly said she had advised the lifeguards prior to entering the surf that she was readjusting to swimming after the incident the weekend prior and that she had also asked them if any bluebottles had been spotted in the water.

“I told these lifeguards about what happened to me on the Sunday and they assured me that no one had reported any bluebottles that day and that they would watch me while I swam.

“I don’t blame them for the bluebottles, because you really don’t know they’re out there until someone reports being stung, but for them to ignore me as a swimmer in distress is just incomprehensible,”

Kelly said.

“You go to the beach and you see lifeguards on duty and you think you’re safe.

“It’s just the basic assumption,” she said.

Kelly hopes an investigation into the training and conduct of the involved council lifeguards gets underway as a result of her complaint.

Kelly has also extended her thanks to the Terrigal SLSC in the form of a cash donation which she has been told will be used to purchase additional first aid equipment and a new rescue board for the club.

“To the patrol members who helped me, thank you for your swift and professional level of care.

“You were amazing,” she said.

Coast Community News took Kelly’s claims to Central Coast Council and received the following media statement: “Council is currently investigating the alleged incident and is unable to comment at this time,” the statement reads.

Interview, Feb 6 Judi Kelly, Sydney Media statement, Feb 12 Central Coast Council Media Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Council and Cleanaway celebrate one-year anniversary of their business partnership

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entral Coast Council and Cleanaway, this month, are celebrating the oneyear anniversary of their business partnership providing household waste services to the Central Coast region.

The Draft Ourimbah Land Use Strategy and Masterplan, sets out a new 20 year vision for Ourimbah, to allow for growth while protecting the area’s unique character and sensitive setting.

Mayor Jane Smith said Ourimbah was a place of rich history and significant natural amenity, requiring carefully considered planning to deliver sustainable growth over the coming decades.

“Ourimbah’s Town Centre has always had an urban village feel, and serves as the heart of community life,” Smith said.

“Council has worked closely with the local community

and key stakeholders, including the Ourimbah Residents Association, to discuss and refine the plan to accommodate the need for growth while protecting the attributes that people love about living there.

“We have listened to feedback, revised the draft Strategy and Masterplan, and are now seeking additional feedback from the community to ensure that we can deliver a shared vision for the area.”

Key changes to support a low growth model for the area include: removal of four precincts earmarked for residential development; reduction in scale of residential development targets (number of dwellings and population capacity) in remaining precincts; and, planning for long term incremental change to the Town Centre area that offers flexibility to respond to new opportunities without compromising the ability to

deliver desired long term economic outcomes.

“Council has long recognised the importance of Ourimbah and its Town Centre as a focus for the broader area’s communities and economy, including the University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW campuses,” Smith said.

“This is balanced by that real local feel, where every day, we see people walking through the Town Centre as part of their regular routine, whether they are pushing a stroller, walking the dog, or catching the train.

“This draft plan will ensure that this is preserved and the area encourages a convergence of local commercial, community, and residential uses, combined with a pleasant street environment, inviting people to visit and then stay longer.”

Source: Media release, Jan 31 Central Coast Council

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entral Coast Council’s final draft of a plan to manage the growth of Ourimbah over the next 20 years, is on exhibition until the end of March.

Council Director, Roads Transport Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said this working relationship was an excellent example of good governance and great partnerships that provide high level customer experience, value for money, and quality services, a key objective of the Community Strategic Plan.

“Thanks to this positive working relationship, we have successfully delivered a reliable, safe, cost effective and environmentally responsible domestic waste collection for our community,” Bolgoff said.

“It is a substantial task to ensure household waste is efficiently collected, with an average day consisting of 56,000 household bins being emptied, 90 new bins delivered or repaired, as well as 650 bulk kerbside collections removed, which doubles over the summer months.

“Residential properties receive six free kerbside collections every 12 months, and with the anniversary of the contract, this also marks when household kerbside collections renew.

“Over the last year, the 72 collection vehicles travelled 2,998,080 kilometres to empty bins across the Central Coast, which is the equivalent of driving around the world more than 74 times,” he said.

Mayor, Jane Smith, said these collections also contribute to keeping unwanted waste out of landfill, with more than

31,000 tonnes of recycling recovered from yellow lid bins, saving over 225,000 cubic metres of landfill space.

“This is thanks to residents correctly sorting and disposing of their waste and helping us work towards more than 45 per cent of domestic waste being diverted from our landfill sites each year, a key deliverable of our Community Strategic Plan,” Mayor Smith said.

Michael Sankey, Regional Manager Cleanaway, Solid Waste Services NSW, said: “We are committed to creating an enduring relationship with Council in order to continue delivering high levels of household waste services across the Central Coast, and can’t wait to see what we achieve in the next 12 months.

Source: Media release, Feb 4 Central Coast Council

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Flavia Coleman to contest the seat of Terrigal for the Animal Justice Party

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entral Coast author, Flavia Coleman, is to contest the seat of Terrigal for the Animal Justice Party (AJP) in the March 23 state election.

Also a public speaker, Coleman has been a Coast local for more than three decades.

“For me, life is about living in harmony with nature and not at her expense,” she said.

“Living on the Central Coast is like living in paradise, and as a candidate, I would like to see its natural beauty preserved.

“As a grandmother, I believe that all grandparents share the same collective vision and desire to hand down a living planet upon which future generations not only survive, but thrive.

“I aim towards a world of non-selective compassion where each life is honored as equally sacred.”

Coleman has taken part in a range of efforts to raise awareness about animal cruelty, including marches, rallies and public education campaigns.

She is one of the organisers of monthly vigils at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, helping to educate the public about animal research, a practice which she says has been proven cruel and useless.

“I’d like to see more emphasis on healthy lifestyle and disease prevention rather than cure,” she said.

In 2003, she helped form a group of concerned citizens who successfully brought about legislative changes to stop surrendered pets in NSW pounds going to research.

The Animal Justice Party will focus on three key campaigns: freeing hens from battery cages; protecting the kangaroo; and, taking urgent action to address climate change by protecting existing native forests and marine habitats, setting a renewable energy target and investigating and introducing more sustainable agricultural systems.

Source: Media release, Feb 11 Flavia Coleman

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Water restriction levels to change

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entral Coast Mayor Jane Smith has urged residents to continue to be water wise, with changes to the criteria for setting water restrictions in the region set to be changed.

Central Coast Council voted at its meeting on January 11 to approve the introduction of Level 1 water restrictions after Mangrove Creek Dam storage levels drop to 50% (previously restrictions came into force when levels reached 42%).

Smith said the move was part of Council’s commitment to ensure water security for the region, which will include a review of its Integrated Water Resources Plan.

“We are sitting at 57% at the moment, so there is no issue but as the region’s water authority we need to manage our water wisely all the time,” Smith said.

“We need to be aware of possible impacts on our water supply including climate change and the possible approval of the Wallarah 2 coalmine.

“I find that people have instinctively become better at managing their water use since the Millennium Drought (of 2000) on an individual/ household basis.

“And Council has lots of strategies in place to secure our water supply, including the link with Hunter Water and the proposed Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline.”

Smith urged residents to familiarise themselves with the water wise rules on Council’s website.

The review of the Integrated Water Resources Plan will be undertaken in close collaboration with the NSW Department of Industry and Hunter Water Corporation, to help identify any mutually beneficial opportunities

between the two regions.

It will also take into account NSW Department of Industry’s Greater Hunter Regional Water Strategy, which sets a foundation for better regional water management.

Council will review the Central Coast’s long term water demand and supply, look at risk mitigation opportunities and re-evaluate its drought management system.

It will also increase its public awareness campaigns to ensure that water continues to be used as efficiently as possible.

A report to Council said the region had entered current drought conditions at approximately 60% capacity, as opposed to approximately 45% prior to the Millennium Drought.

A number of improvements made to the system since 2000 included: a transfer main between Hunter Water and the Central Coast; a major link between the Mardi Dam and Mangrove Creek Dam including a new Wyong River pump station and fishway and the establishment of a number of small groundwater sources.

“Since the Millennium Drought, increased environmental flow requirements for Wyong River have reduced Council’s access

to water during low to medium stream flows,” the report said.

“To address this, the Mardi Mangrove Link project included a larger pump station on Wyong River to extract more water during wet periods for storage in Mangrove Creek Dam. “A new low flow fishway was also installed on the Wyong Weir to improve fish passage.

“This means that, on average, more water can be harvested for the water supply which is done in a more

environmentally sustainable manner.”

The Council’s water restriction rules and guidelines were last reviewed in 2011 following the completion of the Mardi to Mangrove Link project and partial storage recovery after the millennium drought.

Source: Agenda item 3.4, Feb 11 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting Media statement, Jan 12 Central Coast Mayor Jane Smith

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Other Regional News - In brief

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 157

6 February 2019

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Power station pollution control licence renewed

Power station pollution control licence renewed

The NSW Envirnment Protection Authority (EPA) has renewed the five-year licence without significant change to pollution controls at NSW Deltahe Electricity’s En v i r o n m e n t Vales Point Power Protection Authority Station at Mannering Park.

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Five railway stations to be upgraded on re-election to State Government A regional recreation facility will The Liberal Government has be built at Lake Munmorah. pledged the upgrade of five railway stations on reelection to State Government in March.

Lake Munmorah to have a regional skate park

involvement in the review process by not notifying polluted communities or public (EPA) has renewed interest organisations the five-year licence - concluding the review without significant over Christmas, earlier change to pollution than expected - and controls at Delta refusing to allow an Electricity’s Vales extension of time for Point Power Station submissions. at Mannering Park.

“The EPA failed to conduct a proper The licence renewal public consultation – comes soon after the our organisation ran NSW EPA ordered Delta community consultations, Electricity to clean up a convened six public huge part of the plant’s meetings throughout ash dam after asbestos the state ….several was found in building thousand people made waste fill. submissions expressing Mannering Park overwhelming support Progress Association pollution was low by these coal-fired power pollution from the power Australian Conservation for the power stations to secretary Sue Wynn said: world standards. stations install them,” she station,” she said.

Foundation, the Nature install emission controls “This is so disappointing However, the said.

“A NSW Labor Conservation Council of to reduce pollution. for our communities “In our view, the EPA Justice “With a state election Government will review NSW and Central Coast and the whole of NSW Environmental Council. has mismanaged this because the fine particles Australia (EJA) says that coming up in March, licences with the view to Dr Ben Ewald, process and fallen short and pollution doesn’t currently, all three power we’re calling on the (NSW moving towards world’s Newcastle GP and of their legal duty to just stay over us. If we stations do not have Liberal government) and best practices.”

EJA claims coal- member of Doctors for protect NSW residents and Sydney want more pollution controls fitted the (Labor Opposition and the environment from that are standard in other Leader) Michael Daley to the Environment, said fired stations are the poor air quality days, this government has just countries such as Europe, commit to clean up this state’s biggest source the decision makers in pollution. the US and China, to limit mess before more people the EPA were ignoring “We believe there is a of toxic air pollutants delivered it,” toxic pollutants by more suffer from the serious and an independent US compelling health compelling case to review The review covered than 85 percent. health impacts of toxic pollution control expert, reasons to clean up power the pollution licences for three of the five coal-fired all five coal-fired power EJA director of coal pollution.”

Dr Ron Sahu, who made station air pollution. power stations in NSW State Member for submissions on all three “Modern pollution stations in NSW and to – Vales Point, Origin’s advocacy and research demand that they install Nicola Rivers said the Swansea Yasmin Cately licences, identified a controls are required Eraring power station and Energy Australia’s EPA had effectively given has previously made range of options for on vehicles, so why not best practice pollution controls.”

Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, those coal-fired power a submission to the overdue pollution control power stations,” he said.

Lithgow plant. a licence harm Minister the can Valesbe and observed that these www.centralcoastnews.net Dr Ewald is the author 2262,stations & 2263.

The tofull articles andonmore seen on our website EPA reviews concluded SOURCE: Media Release our communities.

Point Power Station controls were mandatory of the recently released that it was not warranted Jan 30 in most countries.

“There are pollution licence renewal. report called The Health Environmental Justice to impose a requirement measures “Any review of the Submissions to the Burden of Coal-fired Australia, Doctors for the to significantly upgrade control Environment Australia available now that could existing licences are EPA reviews were made Power in NSW. those power stations. and Nature Conservation save lives and safeguard an opportunity for the by the NSW Nurses and EJA criticised the Council.

It said that air pollution the health of affected EPA to ensure residents Midwives Association, consultation Media Statement Feb 4 process, standards here were communities, yet the in Mannering Park and the Climate and Health claiming the EPA Swansea MP Yasmin Cately similar elsewhere in Sue Murray, Journalist EPA has baulked on its surrounding suburbs are Alliance, Doctors for the minimised community Australia and that air responsibility to make not adversely affected by Environment Australia, the

Ourimbah master plan nearing its final stages

Ourimbah residents will have another chance to participate in the future planning of their area at an information session about the final draft of the Ourimbah master plan.

Chief Inspector Colin Lott received an Order of Australia Medal Tuggerah Lakes Police District Chief Inspector, Colin Lott, received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.

Norman Strong received an Order of Australia Medal for services to rugby league Berkeley Vale resident, Norman Strong, received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the 2019 Australia Day Honours, for services to rugby league.

Wilfred Barrett Dve to have major safety improvements

More police promised

Major safety improvements on Tuggerah Lakes Police District Wilfred Barrett Dve, between will soon be bolstered by a squad Norah Head and The Entrance of specialist police.

North, will cost $10.4m.

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Nature strip parking fines withdrawn after protest

Woy Woy wharf to receive $4M upgrade

On-demand bus service will extend into The Bays

Fines for nature strip parking have been withdrawn after more than 60 people attended a protest on February 6 in Rothwell St, Woy Woy, which saw the intervention of Member for Gosford Ms Liesl

The Woy Woy wharf is to receive a $4 million upgrade– nine years after the need for the upgrade was identified.

The State Government has announced it will continue the Peninsula’s on-demand bus service for another six months, extending it into The Bays area.

Surf club members praised for rescue of injured man

A 60th and a 70th anniversary held on Valentines Day

Empire Bay post office closes after lease expires

Members of Killcare Surf Life Saving Club have been praised for their role in helping a 63-year-old man who suffered spinal injuries, having been dumped by a wave at Killcare Beach on January 27.

Peninsula Village will celebrate a 60th and a 70th wedding Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch and protesters with their fines anniversary on Valentine’s Day, February 14.

The Empire Bay Post Office has closed and is likely to remain that way after the previous franchisee was unable to find a new operator to assume the lease.

Nature strip parking fines withdrawn after protest

Farnell Rd decision likely before West St development to be Car and trailer in water after thenature end ofstrip March considered ‘launching their budgetsmishap’ already stretched over drive along the street, stopping there,” she said. by Council of vehicles parked outside Fines for parking

have

been

and photographing every car parked on the verge,” he said.

“I have lived here for 20 years and am a ratepayer and these

homes, with one family receiving notices for all three generations

the Christmas period.

“I’ve written to the Minister

withdrawn after more than The Save Our Woy Woy A proposed development forlivingthe A driver has had a wet to his for Police and start the Minister for “From what I understand, he fines just sickened me. in the street,’’ she said.

60 people attended a protest as many as 15 streets “We have parked this way for “While local police and Finance to demand an immediate on February 6 Group in Rothwell Community hastargeted been told corner and MorrisCentral Sts, week after his review car and trailer yearsWest with no problem.

Coast Council rangers of theseboat fines and asked in the Woy Woy-Umina area – of St, Woy Woy, which saw the anyone parked on the nature strip “I am a single mum, just getting don’t usually fine residents for that they be withdrawn.” the application for aforresidential flat Umina, will go before Central Coast ended up in theAfterBrisbane Water intervention of Member through week by week.” parking on the nature strips, the fines were withdrawn, received a fine.”

Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.

Richard Shanks lives in Crown acknowledging that many Ms Tesch congratulated the Ms Tesch told the crowd she building on the corner of Blackwall Council tonight, February 11, with off Koolewong boat ramp around Ms Tesch announced that fines would be acting on their behalf to Rd and received three fines.

Peninsula residents don’t have community for the win. had been withdrawn after she have every fine revoked.

“We received fines from for my car,council any other options, it is understood “This shows and Farnell Rds, Woy Woy, is likely a recommendation midday on February 3. that people power contacted the Minister for Police “Let’s not turn this into a ‘we my wife’s car and my son’s car,” that a non-local Highway Patrol can still win over bureaucratic Troy considered Grant and NSW Police. officer issued the fines. decision making,” Ms Tesch said. hate the police thing’,” staff she said.to approve he said. toMrbe by Central Coast the proposal.

“I spoke to local police “The nature of many residential “The Peninsula has a great “We live in harmony in this “I am a pensioner and I simply commanders the day thatThe finesfullcommunity streets on the Peninsula means sense of justice and everyone have been parking articlesand and more can be can’t seenafford on this.” line on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net started arriving and asked them to like this for 150 years.

Residents made the point that there is no kerb or guttering, was so quick to stand together to They can also be seen on www.PeninsulaNews.info act fast to fix this situation and that “From what I understand, this if homeowners parked beside and streets are narrow with no fight this silly decision. a three week review period wasn’t was not our local police, but a what would be the kerb (most do delineation from nature strip to “They knew that coming acceptable. together and putting pressure on highway patrol officer who issued not have kerbs), there would be road.

“It needed to happen the fines. hardly any room for traffic to move “This means that most people the Minister and the NSW Police immediately,” Ms Tesch said.

“One person I know of received between parked cars on opposite park off the street on the large was the only way to right this Ms Tesch thanked the police four fines. sides of the very narrow streets. nature strips, as has been the wrong.” for their quick work in responding “We have great local police “Lucky for me I was at work – if In a media release, Ms Tesch custom for decades. to community concern.

I had been home I probably would said hundreds of local residents “We have a lot of pensioners here on the Coast, and I’d hate “I thank the NSW Police Force have been fined too.” had been issued hefty penalty and young families living on the for one negative incident to make

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Common Law isn’t always right

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urray article me.

Stocks’ amazed

Doesn’t he realise that Common Law can, and has historically, got it tragically and horrifically wrong?

What about Australia being uninhabited and the wholesale slaughter of our Indigenous people as a consequence?

Or their exclusion from proper education until the 1980’s in some areas?

Or that under the discrimination law, until this very day, if the discrimination occurs because you are heterosexual or Caucasian or Christian; the antidiscrimination board cannot even look at the case?

Anyone can check with the board to confirm this.

Climate change community workshops planned

Central Coast Council will conduct a series of community workshops in each Ward across the Coast as part of its public exhibition and community consultation on its draft Climate Change Policy.

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions As a multicultural society, all Australians should be treated with equity.

The Anti-Discrimination Board told me that they could do nothing about it until enough people write to their local members to object.

It doesn’t matter how it affects you, if you are any or all of the above, you are not

covered.

I know, it has happened to me on several occasions.

Or, how about Common Law that says the poor can’t rob from the rich or else they face a jail sentence, but corporate criminals rob the poor all the time and rarely face court, let alone jail, and that is okay?

One could assume that Common Law is divisive, not inclusive, couldn’t they?

Hope this helps some to do some realistic critical thinking.

Does Mr Stocks come from the same school of thought as my young relative who recently covered up her ears and screamed “I’ve been taught critical thinking so I can’t listen to any other viewpoint”?

Letter, Jan 31 Clara Jones, Kulnura

One set of rules and regulations needed

rying to run two steam engines at the same time will not produce a rocket ship.

In its wisdom, Council has decided to run with a Northern and a Southern area.

Sounds like two separate Councils to me.

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What exactly are the efficiencies and savings to come from that?

Many people are running up against the inconsistencies this dual set of regulations has produced.

How about the Council

spending more time on getting one set of rules and regulations for all of us?

We are one of the largest local councils in NSW, how about taking the bull by the horns and making us the flagship to the rest of the state that we could be?

Email, Feb 4 Lesley Buckley, Niagara Park

Nationalist governments not recommended

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s Robert Findley channels Donald Trump (Coast Community News edition 200), and in turn, espousing a Nationalist

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government, he seems to have forgotten his WWII history, which

was the last time that a Nationalist government arose to power.

Email, Feb 1 David Horsfall, North Gosford

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Cold-blooded murder of the English tongue

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atest examples of what Professor Higgins, in “My Fair Lady”, called “the coldblooded murder of the English tongue”.

We now have “clean coal” as in “clean coal-fired power stations”.

We are now told of the thousands of new “jobs “being created, or about to be created, except “employed” now means one hour per week

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of paid work.

No doubt the new Wallarah Mine, if it gets going, will use dry water to mine its clean coal and create thousands of new jobs.

The dry water will also be useful to cool those clean coal power stations so they don’t break down into weather.

Email, Feb 7 Margaret McGowan, Erina

What happened to the Our Coast Our Walkways competition?

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ack in September, 2018, our Council advertised the Our Coast Our Walkways competition, closing on October 11, 2018, and all entrants would be notified of the results.

Now in mid-February, 2019, no result has been notified to me of my submission for a Gosford to Umina Walkway.

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Given the bungles made by Council and others over the loss of the government funding for the Winney Bay Walkway, maybe walkway is a dirty word in Council these days.

I expect the suggestion of a 15km walkathon would go down badly also at this time.

Email, Feb 10 Rod Fountain, Booker Bay

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Upbeat statements appear to be of little value

he Mayor’s argument that Council should be responsible for development approvals, because the Council has been “elected to make decisions in the best interests of the community” (Coast Community News edition 198), is a particularly feeble one.

The Minister has also been elected to make decisions in the interests of the larger community, so it is logical that he should have the power to adjudicate on matters with effects beyond the city boundary.

Whether a threshold size of $5m is the correct criterion for this division of responsibilities can be debated, but it is pretty clear that the minister needs the power to override parochial decisions by Councils that are contrary to the best interests of the state.

The mayor’s position is not strengthened by the pathetic list of the Council’s achievements since taking office.

The best that Councillor MacGregor can point to (CCN 198) are “establishing a committee to investigate ... dumping issues”, “establishment of a status of women’s committee”, establishment of a “social issues committee” and “progression (whatever that means) of the RPACC

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions and Gosford Library developments”.

Establishing a committee is, of course, the classic formula for doing nothing, so this achievement doesn’t seem to amount to much, and “progression” of the RPACC and regional library (both projects of highly dubious value) doesn’t seem to offer much of concrete worth, so it is clear that Councillor MacGregor is very easily pleased with his achievements.

As for our modern Coordinator-General, we are told that she has made “enormous” progress (CCN

198) which apparently consists of “the final vision to revitalise Gosford City Centre, and actions to support the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council”.

If only the Government Architect’s Gosford Plan could be the last (obligatorily vibrant, of course) vision we ever need to see, we could all be happy, but one suspects that this “vision splendid” will turn out to be the usual stodge.

As for the rest, it seems to consist of more studies, more paper plans and the setting up of more Working Groups, progress beloved of bureaucrats but of little help to Central Coast residents who have more urgent concerns.

Finally, we have the good news from the RDACC (CCN 198) that there has been “a shift in the centre of the collaborative table to focus across the entire Central Coast community, as collaborators and project partners work towards improved outcomes across the region”.

Leaving aside the grammatical errors, it is notable that we always seem to be working towards outcomes (improved or otherwise) but never actually achieving any.

As for boasting that the RDACC has “directly attracted over $800m of funding for critical infrastructure”, I’d say that Mr Walker needs to pull the other one: this is a bit like claiming that he made the sun come up every day.

If there has been $800m extra spending on Central Coast infrastructure (where is it?), it is doubtful that the RDACC had much to do with it.

So, we enter another shining New Year with hopes aflutter and unbounded faith that all our priority needs will be met in the next 12 months.

I am putting aside all these festive-season reports to be compared with those at the end of next year.

I predict that they will be almost indistinguishable.

Email, Dec 23 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

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Lifesavers mount joint response to rescue a man at Forresters Beach

Brisbane Water Police would like to speak with this woman

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olice have released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to in relation to a theft in December, 2018, at Erina.

Four different Central Coast SLSCs took part in a challenging joint rescue operation at Forresters Beach Photo Credit: Central Coast Drones Photography

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ifesavers from four different surf lifesaving clubs (SLSC) mounted a joint response to rescue a man at Forresters Beach on February 10.

The State Operations Centre received a request from Police to respond to three people in distress in the water at the unpatrolled, south facing Foresters Beach.

One was reported to be an 11-year-old boy, and members

of the public or family entered the water to assist.

Despite the terrible conditions, Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB) from Wamberal and Shelly Beach SLSCs were able to launch, along with a jetski from Terrigal.

The Entrance SLSC also had a jetski on the way to the scene.

One lifesaver described the water as “like a washing machine” and the Duty Officer

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who attended the incident said he could not understand why anyone would attempt to swim in those conditions.

When rescuers arrived, the IRB crew from Wamberal found a man being supported by a surfer on his board and transported him into the boat.

He was then transferred to the jetski where he was taken to shore to waiting Ambulance personnel and Police.

It’s unclear how the other two swimmers got back to shore but it appears surfers may have assisted.

SLS Central Coast Duty Officer, Glenn Clarke, said the lifesavers did a fantastic job in very challenging conditions.

“I’m so impressed at the speed our guys responded.

“The conditions are really terrible and it was a great job by everyone involved.

“The decision was made to use the jetski to bring him to shore as it’s easier to manoeuvre in the shallows than the IRB. “Dave Smith from Terrigal SLSC did a great job driving the jetski,” Clarke said.

Source: Media release, Feb 10 Donna Wishart, SLS NSW

At around 2:20pm on Thursday, December 27, a man was paying for an item in a store at Erina when he accidentally dropped his money clip, containing a sum of money.

A customer behind the man was seen on CCTV picking up the property and immediately leaving.

Brisbane Water Police are currently investigating the theft and have obtained the attached image of a woman whom may be able to assist police with their enquiries.

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57-year-old man was taken to hospital with a serious head injury after a two-vehicle crash at Bar Point.

At about 11pm on Friday, February 8, emergency services were called to the M1 at Bar Point, just north of the Hawkesbury River Bridge, after reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Police have been told a Toyota Camry station wagon carrying two males, aged 52 and 57, lost control and left the road before colliding with a rock face, causing severe damage to their vehicle.

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The Camry has then continued back onto the M1 where it has crashed into a bus before coming to a stop further down the road.

The 52-year-old Camry driver was treated at the

scene by NSW Ambulance for minor injuries and was taken to Gosford Hospital as a precaution.

The 57-year-old passenger was also treated at the scene before being taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for treatment to a serious head injury, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

No one on the bus was injured.

Officers from the Crash Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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man has been charged following an alleged aggravated robbery at an Erina pub.

At about 5:30pm on Saturday, February 2, a 38-year-old man followed a 24-year-old woman into the bathroom of a licensed premises on The Entrance Rd, Erina.

Police will allege he demanded money that she had recently won, before punching and elbowing her in the head.

The man ran from the venue as other patrons rendered assistance to the woman.

Officers from Brisbane Water Police District arrested the 38-year-old man a short distance away, and took him to Gosford Police Station.

The 24-year-old woman was taken to Gosford Hospital in a stable condition to be treated for injuries to her face, head, and arm.

He was charged with aggravated robbery, and refused bail to appear at Gosford Bail Court.

Source: Media release, Feb 3 NSW Police Media

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man has been charged after a l l e g e d l y performing a sexual act in public view at Gosford Train Station.

At about 1:30pm on Monday, February 4, police were called to a platform at the station after reports a man was lying on the ground performing a sexual act in view of a woman.

Officers from Police Transport Command attended and arrested a 44-year-old man.

He was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with carry out sexual act with another without consent, and wilful and obscene exposure in/near public place.

The Gorokan man was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court.

Source: Media release, Feb 5 NSW Police Media

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50 Music Festival revellers have fronted Gosford Local and Criminal Courts Inaugural mixed bowls Woy Woy Bowling Club held its inaugural Tuesday Mixed Bowls on Tuesday, July 28.

Play commenced at 1pm with 40 bowlers out playing a game of triples.

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Police sniffer dogs played a huge part in drug arrests at the Lost Paradise Music Festival

ore than 50 Lost Paradise Music Festival revellers charged with drug possession have fronted Gosford Local and Criminal Courts since the beginning of February.

Throughout proceedings, the court heard the extraordinary means by which festival goers allegedly went to conceal their illicit drugs.

Documents tendered in court revealed that police, through the assistance of police sniffer dogs, found drugs hidden in all manner of ways, including being mixed in with luggage, concealed within containers, and in some cases, hidden in the accused’s underwear.

The same documents also revealed some of the more sophisticated lengths some revellers resorted to.

In what police allege was an effort to conceal the scent of their drugs, some festival goers hid their substances in foodstuffs and other products with a strong scent, with one

each other.

Blazarolo was convicted and Offenders who topped the put on a conditional release for possession bill included six months. festival goer hiding her drugs 18-year-old, Samuel Balzarolo, He was also issued an $800 inside a jar of hand cream and of Northmead, who was found fine. another submerging hers in a with 15 MDMA capsules, Glendale’s, Phillip Walker, jar of Nutella.

6.9g of Cannabis and 3g of was one of the few actually Cosmetics proved a popular Ketamine concealed in his car, charged for possession with vehicle for smuggling, with and, Matthew Smith-Wildey, intent to supply, after being police locating multiple also 18 and of Chipping caught with 11.44g of MDMA. packets of drugs concealed Norton, who caught police Residing Magistrate, inside roll-on deodorants, attention after a sniffer dog Elizabeth Ellis, said the sunscreen bottles and other sought him out. community expected a “strong personal use items.

Court documents allege that message” from the courts Four women also fronted when asked if he had any given the current climate the court for allegedly drugs on his person, Smith- surrounding drug charges and Competitors in the inaugural Woy Woy mixed bowls competition being caught with internally Wildey told police that he had music festivals in NSW. concealed drugs. “smoked a couple of joints” Magistrate Ellis also warned Known amongst young before arriving at the festival. those accused who adjourned people as ‘shelfing’ the Upon further inquiries he their cases to their local practice involves the produced a resealable bag courts, not to bank on a lighter concealment of drugs inside from his underwear containing sentence, particularly those a body safe product such as a 6.53g of Cannabis, 3.93g of adjourned to the Downing condom, which is then hidden psilocybin (commonly known Centre, which was currently aboardand Central Coast in the vagina. Rescue hasas towed Marine ‘magic mushrooms’) dealing with 22. its own swathe The rescue boat was then aPolice allege six-metre half-cabin that between the nine MDMA capsules. of drug related cases from assigned to locate and secure two runabout with two people on four women caught ‘shelfing’, Smith-Widley had his matter Sydney’s FOMO Festival. large logs deemed hazards to safe board from south the Rip 20 capsules of MDMA andofadjourned to Liverpool Local navigation seen around the Rip Bridge to grams Davistown.

Source: more than 16 of other Court and awaits Bridge area. sentencing.

The motor had failed on Sunday, Court notes, Feb 5 The logs were located. One was drugs after the Luckilyand for Balzarolo, police Junewere 7, located, at around 9:15am, Transcripts, Feb 5 described as “huge”. accused were all taken the get they required helpto to back Feb 5 could not to find any They evidencewere placed Documents, ashore for designated searching area and R v Matthew Smith-Widley the ramp adjacent to Davistown that he planned to sell any ofby Council. removal Public Wharf. removed concealments from the drugs he carried, so heMedia release, 8 2018/00400090 June 2015 R v Samuel Balzarolo The tow was completed by Ron Cole, Marine Rescue their vaginas. was charged with three counts 2019/00001133 Mr Al Howes, Mr Karl Liepa, Mr NSW Central Coast Unit The four were and not known to of possession.

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he Central Coast branch of Dying with Dignity NSW, will host a seminar featuring Professor of Intensive Care, Ken Hillman, at The Hive, Erina Fair, on February 15.

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taff across the entire Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) donned their loudest shirts on February 1 in support of Loud Shirt Fairy Floss Friday.

The event was founded by Wyong Hospital’s, Dr Michael Kale and Dr Benji Pfister, to raise awareness around the high rate of suicide and mental health issues amongst healthcare workers.

“To say this year’s Loud Shirt Fairy Floss Friday was

a success would be an understatement.

“Across the Coast, in the offices of our supporters all the way to the Gold Coast, our healthcare community found the loudest shirts known to man and ate more sugar than anyone should, all in the name

of tackling mental illness and telling depression to get flossed,” said Dr Kale.

Source: Website, Jan 26 Dr Andrew Montague, Central Coast Local Health District Website, Feb 3 Dr Michael Kale, Loud Shirt Fairy Floss Friday

Prof Hillman is a Professor of Intensive Care at the University of NSW, Foundation Director of the Simpson Research Centre for Health Services Research, a member of the Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, and the author of, A Good Life to the End: Taking control of our inevitable journey through ageing and death.

Prof Hillman’s book accounts for his experiences with the suffering of terminally ill elderly people in hospitals, and the political debate around assisted dying, and will be the focus of the seminar.

“A huge majority of people at the end of their lives want to die at home, but only a small number manage to do this.

“In my book I ask why,” Prof Hillman said.

“Many of us have experienced an elderly loved one coming to the end of their life in a hospital, over-treated, infantilised, and worst of all, facing a death without dignity.

“Families are being herded into making decisions that are not of benefit to the dying.

“In Intensive Care Units across the country, people’s lives are being prolonged against their wishes, which only serves to prolong their pain and suffering,” Prof Hillman said.

Dying with Dignity Central Coast branch member, Joy Shannon, said Prof Hillman’s book is a catalyst for the political debate around assisted dying.

“Prof Hillman’s work is a rallying cry for anyone who’s had to witness the unnecessary suffering of a loved one.

“It sparks debate, challenges the status quo, and changes lives, and we are thrilled to be hosting him on the Coast,” Shannon said.

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For the first time the event has been opened to pairs representing local businesses from across the former Gosford LGA. They come from various backgrounds, different professions and in some cases countries, but all of this year’s entries have had their lives affected by cancer in one way or another, and all of them are prepared to duke it out, dance battle style, to be crowned the 2019 Cancer Council Stars of the Central Coast champions.

This year’s dancers include Tara Chiu and Kelly McCabe, Dr Apsara Windsor and Kathy Fletcher, Blake Zibara and Jake Abboud, Melinda McCrone and Tamma Dunne, Ryan Hudson and Eva Hartzell, Cassie

Ryan Hudson and Eva Hartzell

Grentell and Karen Ferreira and, Kane and Eve Hennessey.

All dancers have been raising funds for the Cancer Council since the 2019 Stars of the Central Coast launch event in December, 2018, and are vying for the crown and the top fundraising spot when the event culminates with the contestants’ performances and a gala evening at the Laycock St Theatre on May 3.

Over the years, more than 50 local stars have graced the stage for the Cancer Council, and according to Central Coast

branch media officer, Jaynie Moloney, the program has raised over $600,000 in the past five years.

“The best part is that all money raised through Stars of the Central Coast stays right here on the Coast to help fund our support services for local cancer patients and their families,” Moloney said.

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Students return from World Youth Day Pilgrimage

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tudents from Catholic schools across the Central Coast have returned from a 2019 World Youth Day Pilgrimage, which saw them travel across Central and Latin America throughout January.

Students from St Joseph’s Catholic College, East Gosford, participated in the pilgrimage as part of the Diocese of Broken Bay group, to which all Central Coast based Catholic

schools belong.

According to St Joseph’s Principal, Tony McCudden, five students and four staff members from the school joined the Broken Bay group, with the goal of attending the World Youth Day Mass in Panama City.

World Youth Day over the years has grown into a massive celebration of the Catholic faith and now runs over five days (January 22-27).

Thousands of faithful from across the globe travel to the host country each year to partake in the celebration.

As part of their pilgrimage, St Joseph’s students travelled across Mexico and Panama visiting local townships and religious sites, such as the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tulpetlac Church and the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.

The travellers ended their journey by taking part in the final vigil and World Youth Day Mass after completing the Pilgrim Walk.

Seeking Expressions of Interest to Engage a General Manager

Source: Website, Jan 27 Tony McCudden, St Joseph’s Catholic College, East Gosford

The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music (CCCM) is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation located in Gosford between Sydney and Newcastle in one of the fastest growing regions of New South Wales. It is one of the largest cultural institutions on the Central Coast, and the only publicly funded music institution.

Since its inception in 1987, the CCCM has grown substantially. In 2018 its tutors delivered more than 400 hours per week of music tuition to more than 1,200 students of all ages, drawn predominantly from the southern parts of the Central Coast.

The CCCM currently employs around 60 teachers who deliver the organisation’s programs. It has five full-time staff (Artistic Director, Financial Controller, Communication and Events Manager, Senior Office Administrator and Accounts Assistant), assisted by a part-time Schools Manager and two casual administrative staff.

The (CCCM) is seeking to recruit a General Manager in a key strategic role to deliver high customer service and enhanced teamwork. The GM will be responsible for oversight of business-as-usual activities, driving and reviewing projects and contributing to strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will ideally be an Individual with 8-10 years minimum experience in a music education or related organisation, and have skills that include managing people in a not for profit, largely government funded environment. As a progressive and dynamic institution, the CCCM has to engage with digital technology, financial management and fundraising with the help of volunteers.

2019 and beyond will be a challenging and exciting time for the Conservatorium, and these challenges will be met by an experienced and dedicated individual, who will be charged with the day to day management of the CCCM business, including the operational oversight of staff and teachers. In an increasingly regulatory environment, human resource management, management of Government funding and capacity to secure new sources of revenue from services, sponsorship and private sector funding will be key objectives.

TERMS AND REMUNERATION This position is being offered for an initial period of six months on a fixed-term allinclusive contract with a view to extension pending the meeting of key performance indicators. Remuneration package to be negotiated.

HOW TO EXPRESS INTEREST To find out more about this position and for details on how to apply, please contact CCCM Board Member Ian Hemphill on hemphill.ian@icloud.com or 0416 142 419.

For information about the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music please visit our website: www.centralcoastconservatorium.com.au

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Local high schoolers commence traineeships

group of 43 local senior high school students have started School Based Traineeships (SBT) this February thanks to a collaboration between the Central Coast Local Heath District (CCLHD) and TAFE NSW.

The school based traineeships will see students take on a two-year program in Business Studies, Allied Health or Health Services Assistance.

Acting Director of Workforce for CCLHD, Ian Arnold, said the SBT Program gave young people who were interested in a career in health the opportunity to gain valuable work skills and experience at Gosford and Wyong hospitals while still at high school.

“This is the sixth year of the program and we are proud of the opportunities it has provided for young local people to gain practical, hands-on experience in health,” Arnold said.

“The program is part of our strategy to make sure we have the right people to care for the health of our community well into the future.

“It is a great opportunity for

43 local high school students have kicked off their School Based Traineeships with Central Coast Local Heath District

talented individuals to start their rewarding career in health,” he added.

The program first began with the aim of creating more employment and career development opportunities for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The program is now open to non-Aboriginal participants to apply, while retaining its core purpose of creating priority employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for placements.

“In previous years participating students have gained hands-on experience in

many roles within the District from our operating theatres to workforce customer service.

“Many students have gone on to secure permanent employment in these areas,” Arnold said.

“The program continues to expand each year and create more exciting career paths for students who may be planning a future in health.

“We will continue to engage with local students, with the aim of increasing Aboriginal representation across clinical, non-clinical and leadership roles within the District.”

The trainees will work at least one day a week over

the next two years under the supervision of District staff and receive an income while learning new skills in the health sector. The program also involves theory-based learning at the TAFE NSW Gosford Campus.

TAFE NSW Regional General Manager, Susie George, said the students will receive a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification on successful completion of their traineeship, in addition to their higher school certificate, while being supported to access further career opportunities within the District.

“This exciting partnership

between TAFE NSW and the District promotes Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities available on the Central Coast to industry, schools and the community as a fantastic pathway into a great career,” George said.

“Local partnerships such as these will drive local apprenticeships and traineeships and build industry engagement in local schools.

“This improves the sentiment around local youth employment opportunities while having a positive effect on the local economy.

“Importantly, our students, apprentices and trainees can

earn while they learn, as they train for the jobs of the future,” George said.

Depending on their focus, the TAFE NSW qualifications students will graduate with are either a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care), a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or a Certificate III in Business Administration.

Terrigal High School student, Kiera Dwyer, is looking forward to completing a Certificate III in Business Administration over the next two years, with one day of work experience per week in the area of customer service.

“Most people don’t know what they want to do at 16, so it’s wonderful to have this opportunity,” Dwyer said.

“I feel like it’s my first real step into life.

“I’ll learn how to be more independent, how to balance the demands of work and school, and how to work in a team.

“I can’t wait to meet lots of new and different people, and make great contacts for the future said,” she said.

Source: Media release, Feb 11 Sharna Ryan, Central Coast Local Heath District

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This is a special promotional tour, which departs a few times a year only. Travelling through Japan is not only a modern, highly developed economy in This tour combines a China Silk Road tour with a Russia Waterways tour, letting you exsome of the most popular tourist destinations including Shanghai, Xian and Beijing, adding on Asia, but also a land of striking scenic beauties. Its greenness plore the rich historical heritage of China and Russia and experience the lifestyles of the a spectacular tour Yangtze Rivercombines cruise, you will explore a and enjoy historical highlights, cultural and its mountains, which cover nearly three-quarters of the This people in these two countries. you will retrace the steps ofChurch Marco Polo along your flight to Moscow where you In China, preserved wooden on the an totheTurpan. heritage and the charming scenery of China with a lifetime experience. Visit Shanghai, Paris of country, will impress first time visitors. Our tour will take Legendary Silk Road from Urumqiisolated to Turpan. Enjoy the amazing desert landscape, learn China Silk Road tour with will board your four-star luxury island. must-seeing hot spots in Japan including Tokyo, the East and take in the best of the glitzy colonial era with a Enjoy stroll along thethe Bund as well as the you to the about the unique history of Western China and enjoy the local cuisine of Xinjiang, a provamazing desert atraditional Russia cruise ship andinceindulge yourself ShanghaiWaterways by visiting the Shikumentour, of Xintiandi. Zip from Wuhan to Yichang on one Hakone, Kawaguchiko, Mt. Fuji, Lake Suwako, Takayarenowned for its produce as well as enjoying the local traditions, the songs and the culthe Winter Palace, home to landscape, learn about the unique ma, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Hiroshima letting you witness of China’s modern high-speed rail and transfer onto a five-star luxury cruise ship for a cruise ture of the local ethnic people. the well-preserved architectural splendours and explore letting you explore the on a relaxing cruise along the SeeVisit the beautifuland landscapes and some of the famous UNESCO upon the Yangtze River, the heart of China and the third longest river in theofworld.

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See such famous Red experience lifestyles interest. rated Shrine dedicated to the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu, which ruled Japan will visit a Panda Sanctuary before you fly to two Chinese cities famous for their Imperial Past, Square, Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and so on in Moscow, the Transfiguduring the era of Tsars. produce as well as enjoying the of people two for 250 Years. Later experience all that Japan’s modern metropolis has to offer from the ancient Asakusa ration Church on Lake Onega- a well-preXi’anthe and Beijing.

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Animal rescue group gains charity status

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osford based pet rescue and rehoming group, Claws n Paws Rescue (CNP), has officially been recognised as a charity by the Australian Charities and Not-forprofits Commission.

Formed in 2012, CNP supports animals in need across the region, and since its inception, has been run exclusively by volunteers.

CNP President, Christina Pirie, said the group had been seeking charity status for some

time to gain better access to funding opportunities.

According to Pirie, the ultimate goal is to source more funding so that the group can expand their services and help even more pets in need.

“I’m thrilled and delighted that CNP have been granted charity status and I am excited about the opportunities this will bring to our group and the animals we have in care now and in the future,” Pirie said.

The Travellers Hut’s independent private journeys are the culmination of our experiences over 30 years. We have chosen destinations that are favourites of our clients and combine experiences that allow you to be fully immersed into the sights, culture and cuisine.

As we build each holiday from the ground up it allows us to custom make your travel arrangements to suit your requirements, budget and needs.

We have personally selected a range of hotels to complement and

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Free youth big band program

The Jazzleague’s, Ed and Esther Wilson, have started the youth big band as a way to give high school musicians the chance to gain some performance experience.

“Most serious music lovers in Australia will know of Ed Wilson from his days with the legendary Daly/Wilson Big Band when they were so successful during the 70’s and early 80’s; but it must be noted that his status as a musician was developing rapidly long before this, not only for his talent as a trombonist but for his skill as an arranger,” said Mrs Wilson.

The combination of the 20 musicians that made up the band was the perfect vehicle for Wilson’s exciting arrangements and compositions.

Although the band had gained a strong following for their electrifying live shows around the country, the overheads in

keeping the band on the road became a financial burden.

The band was put on hold for a while in 1971.

“During this time Ed went searching for new challenges and found his way to England where he took up the trombone chair with the band at the London Palladium.

“In 1972 he was coaxed back to Australia when the band was resurrected with the added incentive of sponsorship from Benson and Hedges,” Mrs Wilson said.

The next seven years saw Wilson and the band tour constantly, both nationally and abroad.

They were one of the first Australian acts to perform in Russia.

The line-up was complimented by three great Australian vocalists, Marcia Hines , Kerrie Biddell and the late, great Ricky May. “The Daly/Wilson Big Band is an important part of Australian music history and leaves behind a legacy of half a dozen albums and indelible memories of sensational live shows,” Mrs Wilson said.

The Wilson’s have partnered with the Lions Club of East Gosford, who have graciously agreed to lend their hall for band rehearsals.

The couple are now looking for keen young musicians and vocalists to join the band.

“It is free to join and we have a never ending supply of swing and jazz rock music,” Mr Wilson said.

There is no performance experience required, but to be considered, all applicants must be able read and play Level 3 arrangements as a minimum requirement.

Source: Media release, Jan 30 Esther Wilson, Wilson Publishing

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Potters celebrate their 50 year history

Brackets and Jam returns

Duncan Woods and The Notable Few are headlining the February Brackets and Jam South

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rackets and Jam South will return to Kincumba Mountain on February 15.

The February line-up sees the Brackets and Jam South crew welcome SamNkal, Stormcellar and Duncan Woods and the Notable Few to the mountain.

SamNkal will open the evening from 7:30pm.

Sam Windley and Kalani Artis are a calm folk duo.

They have been playing together for eight months and have years of solo experience under their belts.

Stormcellar are one of Australia’s most original roots bands, writing music that fuses traditional 20th century styles with modern themes and sounds.

“Mutating uncontrollably from album to album, Stormcellar have irritated the genre gatekeepers of almost all the major styles by refusing to stay in one category,” said Brackets and Jam South Event Organiser, Noel Plummer.

“Outcast, they roam the musical wilderness making

cups of tea and recording albums, touring from Australia to Kansas City and mixing everything they can find with everything else they can find.

“At one of the 500 odd shows Stormcellar have played over the last decade, you might have seen cellists, American soul & gospel artists from the 60’s, Mongolian throat singers, champion Australian fiddle players, puppets, multimedia displays, light shows, Ultra Violet face painters, Flamenco dancers, singers, magicians and over 60 different local supporting and co-billed bands,” Plummer said.

Stormcellar’s ninth album, Defiance, has just been released, marking the conclusion of a three part writing and recording project that has taken them from the mid-west of rural NSW to the Mid-West and East Coast of the United States.

Stormcellar’s work has received critical recognition in the US, France, Canada, Australia, the UK, with a string of number one albums on Australian charts.

Stormcellar take to the stage from 8:00pm and will be

followed by the first drum jam of the evening at 9:15pm.

Duncan Woods is a Zimbabwean born, Australian grown, traveling singersongwriter, touring regularly through Australia and Europe.

Rhythmic guitar work under quick sharp lyrics are Woods’ bread and butter.

“Over the past few years Woods’ interest in the big wide world around him and especially the people in it, have allowed him to soak in many sights, sounds, smells, perspectives and beliefs.

“Throwing this all into the mix gets you hearing feel-good vibes and lyrics that touch on the philosophy of being,” Plummer said.

With The Notable Few, Woods creates a mix of groove and reggae sounds layered with hip hop influences.

Woods and The Notable Few kick off from 9:30pm with the evening concluding with the final drum jam at 10:30pm.

Tickets essential.

Source: Media release, Feb 11 Noel Plummer, Brackets and Jam South

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The Central Coast Potters Society has launched its reflective 50th birthday exhibition

he Central Coast Potters Society (CCPS) launched a new ceramics exhibition that celebrates the Society’s 50 year history, at the Gosford Regional Gallery, on February 8.

The exhibition, entitled Significant, features more than 300 pieces, all produced by CCPS members over the past five decades.

Significant is the Society’s first event for 2019 and also the final celebration of their 50th birthday.

The exhibition was curated

by Crafts and Design Historian, Grace Cochrane, and was mounted thanks to a

Community Events and Places Activation Grant from Council.

The exhibition was officially opened by Mayor, Jane Smith.

“CCPS is very excited about this exhibition as it’s the first time the collection has been exhibited to the public,” said the Society’s Publicity Officer, Denise Gonzales.

According to Gonzales, the exhibition is a reflective culmination of the CCPS as a whole, and members cannot wait to share the Society’s history with the rest of the Central Coast.

“Grace selected from over 300 pieces, reflecting the journey of the Society over its 50 years.

“Founders, members,

donors, award-winning and visiting tutors, have all contributed a truly momentous record and resources for now and the future.

“We encourage the public to go and view the exhibition in the Gallery, and are sure that they will be enriched by the experience,” Gonzales said.

Significant will run in the Main Gallery at the Gosford Regional Art Gallery’s until March 23.

As part of the exhibition, the CCPS will also be holding artist talks, demonstrations and children’s activities for attendees.

Source: Media release, Feb 11 Denise Gonzales, Central Coast Potters Society

Essential maintenance work to be done on Old Mooney Mooney Creek Bridge

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otorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on Old Mooney Mooney Creek Bridge on the Old Pacific Hwy from February 12, while essential maintenance work is carried out.

Roads and Maritime Services will carry out the work which

includes repair of steel elements to ensure continued safe operation of the bridge.

Work will be carried out between 7am and 6pm on weekdays and between 8am and 1pm on Saturdays.

It is expected that work will be completed by August, weather permitting.

Pedestrian access will also be maintained and only

temporary obstructions will occur on the stairs next to the bridge, which provide access to the Great North Walk.

During this time, a project team member will be onsite to escort pedestrians to the stairs.

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Coast Opera Australia officially launched its 2019 season

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The Phoenix Quartet is kicking off the Collective’s 2019 concert series with Love, Life and Death

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Viktoria Bolonia left not a dry eye in the house during her launch performance

he Central Coast’s first and only professional opera company, Coast Opera Australia, officially launched its 2019 season on February 9.

The launch event was held at the Lexus building in Somersby, and was well attended by opera aficionados, local government representatives and Central Coast tourism operatives.

Angela Brewer, Coast Opera CEO and Artistic Director, said the company had big plans for 2019.

“We have an exciting 2019 Season bringing amazing international operatic talent such as: Cheryl Barker, an Australian operatic soprano

who has had an active international career since the late 80’s; Guy Noble, one of Australia’s most versatile conductors, composers and performers working in the operatic, musical theatre, pop and jazz genres with all of Australia’s major orchestras and international artists; and, an acting masterclass for singers with, John Bell AO, OBE of Bell Shakespeare Renown,” Brewer said.

“After launching Coast Opera Australia last year, we have seen great interest from Federal, State and Local Government as well as local business leadership in expanding and ensuring that the Central Coast becomes a long term cultural destination whilst providing a performance platform for our

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David Fellows, Chair of Destination Sydney Surrounds North, said the establishment of Coast Opera Australia was perfectly timed with the Coast’s emerging arts scene.

“We can all see the growth on the Central Coast,” he said.

Brewer said the company would also be honing its Emerging Artists’ Program this year, which sees local operatic and instrumental talent have the opportunity to perform and learn from professional international talent that hasn’t previously been available on the Central Coast.

Source: Media release, Feb 9 Angela Brewer, Coast Opera Australia

he Phoenix Collective is returning to the Green Point Chapel for their first Central Coast concert of 2019 on February 24.

The Collective will present a feature concert, ‘Love, Life and Death’, performed by the

Phoenix Quartet, the Coast’s string quartet, launched by, Charmian Gadd, at her Crossroads Festival.

Quartet members draw from the ranks of national and international orchestras such as Opera Australia Orchestra, Canberra Symphony, Sydney Symphony, BBC Philharmonic, Kammer Philharmonie Köln, Boston Symphony, and

Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

The Quartet features the talents of, Dan Russell, as Artistic Director and violin, Yuhki Mayne, violin, Ella Brinch, viola and Andy Wilson, cello.

Source: Media release, Jan 23 Dan Russell, Phoenix Collective

National Older Women’s Network is holding a special event

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he National Older Women’s Network Inc. (OWN) is holding a special event to celebrate older women of the Central Coast, at the Point Clare Community Hall, on March 7.

The Older Women on Top

celebration is a part of the Network’s Women’s Week program and will bring an array of entertainment and networking activities to Point Clare as part of the event.

The NSW OWN Theatre Group, fresh from a successful season at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, are headlining the event.

“Older Women on Top is

an opportunity for all older women (50+) from Hornsby to Newcastle, and even further afield, to meet with their local OWN Groups, network, have fun and be entertained,” said OWN National President, Aloma Fennell.

Source: Media release, Feb 5 Aloma Fennell, National Older Women’s Network Australia

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT THREE WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST FRIDAY, FEB 15 Brackets and Jam Kincumber Mountain, Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm Martin Freney Earthship Designer Talk, Narara Ecovillage, Donation entry, 15 &16/01, 7:30pm Candy’s Strawbale Workshop, Narara Ecovillage, Ticketed, 15, 16 & 17/02

9am - 12pm The Kings of Country Rock, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

Toukley Aquatic Centre, Free, 7:45am - 8:45am

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What you didn’t know Central Coast Council about your Business, Pop up Stall Nexus Smart Hub Wyong, Consolidating planning yourvoiceourcoast.com/climatBookings required, 5:30pm Moving into a Retirement echange controls, Central Coast Village Information Night, Council Wyong Office, Let Us Entertain You, The Entrance Library, Summer Flicks: ‘The African 6 - 8pm Toukley 50+ Leisure & Bookings essential, 2 - 3pm Queen’,

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Tuggerah Library, Bookings essential, 1:30pm - 4:30pm Host of ABC Craig Reucassel - War on Waste program, The Art House Wyong, Free, 6 - 7pm

Learning Centre, Free, 12pm

Cardmaking Workshop, Gosford 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre, Free, 1pm - 3pm, Sandra’s Tai Chi Workshop - 1:30pm - 2:15pm, Shall We Dance - 6pm -7pm

Coast Onscreen Seniors Elixir featuring Katie Short Film Workshops: Film Noonan, Finalisation, Laycock Street Community Workshop 4, Bookings Theatre, required, Ticketed, 8pm - 10pm 10am - 2pm Seniors Canoeing/Kayaking, Investing with Safety, Seniors Stand Up The Entrance Library, Paddleboard, Free - Bookings essential, Avoca Lagoon, Ticketed, 10am - 12pm 10am - 12pm Healthy Ageing Talk, Gosford 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre, Free Bookings essential, 10am - 12pm Silver Screen - Day 4 Polish & Upload, The Hub, The Erina Centre, Free - Bookings essential, 10am - 2pm Walking Football, Pluim Park, The Home of Central Coast Football, Free - Bookings essential

THURSDAY, FEB 21 Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline project - DropIn Information Session, Tuggerah Library (Westfield Tuggerah) 3 - 5pm yourvoiceourcoast.com/M2WP

Manpower Australia 2019, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 7:30pm

Women Like Us Coast Comedy Club, Club Toukley RSL, Ticketed, 7:45pm

The Manhattan Transfer, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 7:30pm 4343 0111 Beccy Cole The Wine Time Tour, Halekulani Bowling Club, Ticketed, 8pm

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Summer Flicks: ‘Cape Fear’ Tuggerah Library, Free, Bookings essential, Come Graze with us 1:30pm - 4:30pm Cruise the Brisbane Water, Ticketed, The Lady Kendall Deciphering Old || - Gosford Public Wharf, Handwriting: State Archives 4pm - 6:30pm of NSW, Tuggerah Library, Bookings TUEDSAY, FEB 26 essential, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Climate Change Community Workshop - THURSDAY, FEB 28 Gosford East Ward, Erina Centre, Erina Fair, Morning Tea with Jake 6 - 8:30pm Cassar, To register visit yourvoiceourcoast.com/Climatechange

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Meeting Space 2, The Erina Centre, Free - Bookings essential, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Alison Homestead, Bookings essential, 10am - 12pm Kevin Bloody Wilson’s F.U.P.C Tour, Doyalson-Wyee RSL, Ticketed, 8pm

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Symphony Central Coast Discussion: Paradise Lost, Paradise Found, Erina Library, Bookings essential, 1pm - 2pm

Bellbird Committee Andrew De Silva’s Raceday, WEDNESDAY, FEB 27 PURPLE REVOLUTION Understanding Aged Care The Entertainment Grounds In Loving Memory of Fees & Charges, Gosford, Ticketed, Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series, Prince, Woy Woy Library, 12pm - 6pm Avoca Beach, 27/02 - 04/ The Ettalong Diggers, Free - Bookings essential, 1pm Ticketed, 8:30pm Troubadour Folk and Climate Change 4343 0111 Acoustic Music - Shawn Community Workshop FRIDAY, FEB 22 Lidster and New York Public Gosford West Ward, World day of prayer Library, Mantra Ettalong, 6 Seniors on the Move celebrating Slovenia, St Lukes Hall Woy Woy, Gentle Movemnet Classes, 8:30pm Toukley Presbyterian Ticketed, 7pm To register visit Free - Bookings essential, Church, 10am yourvoiceourcoast.com/climatCharmhaven Community SUNDAY, FEB 24 echange Centre, 10am - 11am, SATURDAY, MAR 2 Meals on Wheels Central Avoca Beachside Markets, Accessing Home Care with Coast’s Woy Woy outlet, Central Coast Cactus Heazlett Park Foreshore, Adssi In-Home Support, 11:15am - 12:15pm 9am - 2pm Toukley Library, Free, 11am and Succulent Club CC Mariners v Brisbane Roar FC, Central Coast Stadium, Ticketed, 7:50pm Investing with Safety Seniors Festival Event, The Entrance Library, Bookings essential, 10am - 12pm,

ELIXIR feat. Katie Noonan, SATURDAY, FEB 23 Laycock Street Theatre Chemical CleanOut Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm drop off, Variety Social, Gosford 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre, Free - Bookings essential, 9:30am - 1pm

The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 7:30pm

Love, Life & Death Phoenix Quartet, Greenway Chapel Green Point, Ticketed, 2:30pm - 4:30pm 0402 544 016 www.pcmusic.net

Silver Screen – Day 5 Mount Penang Gardens Screening / Film Festival, The Hub, The Erina Centre, event park, Free - Bookings essential, Free, 23 - 24/02, 12pm - 2pm

9am - 3:30pm

www.cleanout.com.au 2019 Scottish Spectacular, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 6:30pm

James Reyne: A Crawl To Now,

Come and Play AFL with Wyong Lakes Magpies Registration & Come and Try, Don Small Oval

INC Social Enterprise - Autumn & Spring Sales Days, Charmhaven Launch Pad program, Community Centre, Gosford Smart Work 9am - 1pm Hub, 5:30pm - 7pm, Bookings essential adele.johns@centralcoast.

Chemical CleanOut nsw.gov.au drop off, Council’s Long Jetty Author Talk: Ingrid Depot, Alexandra - The New Girl, Free, 9am - 3:30pm Kincumber Library, Bookings essential, 5:30pm - 8pm

Are you receiving your full age pension entitlement? Free seminar with our financial planners to maximise your centrelink benefits, Gosford RSL, 27 & 28/02, 12pm - 1pm Book now 02 9046 1920

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I Want to Know What Love Is, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

Come and Play AFL with Wyong Lakes Magpies Registration Day, Cartel Clothing Wadalba, 12pm - 3pm 0404257702

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Tom Simpson takes out 2019 Council Lifeguard Challenge

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ouncil lifeguards from 16 beaches across the Central Coast converged on Terrigal Beach on January 30, to participate in Central Coast Council’s 38th Annual Lifeguard Challenge.

Terrigal Beach again put on some tricky surf conditions for competitors with a three and four foot north-easterly swell putting lifeguards through their paces as they competed in a series of swimming, running and board paddling events.

Bateau Bay lifeguard, Tom Simpson, was awarded the individual winner of the Howard Jones Trophy, after a

gruelling run, swim, run and rescue board paddle, with Terrigal’s Zac, Van Dartel, and Avoca’s, Toby Cracknell, coming in second and third respectively.

Terrigal’s, Jazmyn Rodwell, was presented with the Cook Cup for her effort in being the first female home in the lifeguard mission, with Erina’s, Kane Douch and Matt Caisley, and Avoca’s, Finnigan Flaherty, teaming up to win the lifeguard team event.

Aside from some good old fashioned competition, Mayor, Jane Smith, said the friendly event was a great opportunity for lifeguards to socialise and present their skills.

“The annual Lifeguard Challenge is a great opportunity for our unsung

Tom Simpson being presented trophy by, Howard Jones Senior, and Mayor, Jane Smith

heroes to let off some steam after a busy summer holiday season in a fun and enjoyable environment,” Mayor Smith said.

“Our lifeguards work hard to ensure that our community and visitors to our beaches are safe, and I thank each and every one of them.

“This event gives them a chance to display their valuable talents and sportsmanship and meet fellow colleagues from other locations.

“It’s fantastic to see this 38-year-old tradition continue on the Central Coast,” Mayor Smith said.

Source: Media release, Feb 4 Central Coast Council Media Photos: Tim Jones

Jazmym Rodwell presented with Cook Cup by Mayor and, Allan Cook

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Lachlan Tame celebrates a successful comeback

Lachlan Tame has returned to racing after a two year hiatus

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voca Kayak Club paddler and Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medallist, Lachlan Tame, celebrated a successful comeback to national canoe sprint competition, after a two-year break, with a couple of wins at the Canoe Sprint Grand Prix II (GP2), at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, held from February 8-9.

In his first race back on the national level, Tame took out the win in the men’s K1 200 and K2 200, together with Belgium’s London 2012 Olympian and former Wildwater World Champion, Maxime Richard.

He also won the B-final of the K1 500, and finished fourth in the K2 500, together with, Tom Norton, (TAS).

Tame wrapped up a

Photo credit: JGR Images

successful weekend with a win in the K4 500 final, together with, Jayden Ellis (QLD), Matt Goble (SA) and Jordan Wood (QLD).

The team won the tight final in a time of 1:22.00, just ahead of U23 World Champions, Joel McKitterick(QLD) and Tom Green(QLD), who teamed up with U23 paddlers, Jean van der Westhuyzen (QLD) and Jackson Collins (QLD) (1:22.59).

Avoca’s, Rob McIntyre, was also in the mix, taking out third place with his international team.

The men’s K1 200 saw a photo finish and dead heat between Tame and Richard, ahead of France’s Rio 2016 silver medallist in the K1 200 Beaumont, who was 0.03 seconds behind.

“That was brilliant.

“That was my first A final against some really red-hot paddlers and it was nice to put in a good race,” Tame said

after the K1 200 final.

“We had, Maxime Beaumont, in there, who got a silver medal at the Olympics in Rio in the K1 200, and then also, Maxime Richard, from Belgium, who’s been in the consistent top ten in the world for the past six years.

“It was a good race and I’m just happy to be tied with them.

“Speed is something I have been working on for the past six weeks, so I’m happy that it’s finally coming along a little bit, which is fun,” he said.

National selections will be up next for Paddle Australia sprint paddlers at the National Canoe Sprint Championships at Champions Lakes in Perth, WA, in March, and it will be decided there, if Tame will get a shot at the international competitions this year.

Source: Media release, Feb 11 Paddle Australia Media

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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 www.fabcnsw.org.au

CENTRAL COAST CARAVANNERS 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 contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

CENTRAL COAST 50+ SINGLES SOCIAL GROUP Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & socialising each w/e. Friendly group monthly programme all areas 0412 200 571 0437 699 366 50pssg@gmail.com

CENTRAL COAST SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH

(Singles over 55) Luncheons 1st and 3rd Sundays monthly at various licensed venues 0418 772 569 (after 2pm)

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS 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

Seniors Social and Friendship Club Inc Meets 2nd Mon Regular monthly social activities as well as day outings and short breaks away, organised by individual members.

4322 7588 or 0427 404 322

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VOLUNTEERING CENTRAL COAST

Refer potential volunteers to community organisations.

Activities include fitness, yoga, Provide support to volunteers bridge, mahjong, zumba gold, and community organisations. line dancing, tai chi, painting, Provide training to volunteers craft and computer classes. and managers of volunteers 43845152 Information sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” held regularly.

WYOMING 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

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

School Holiday activities, playgroup, multicultural programs, community activities - Rooms for Hire 4329 4477

TERRIGAL HAVEN PROBUS CLUB INC

POINT CLARE COMMUNITY HALL

rsl@breakerscc.com.au

A male only club, meets monthly 10am, 2nd Monday 0407 890 722 mcmillar5@bigpond.com

THE NSW JUSTICES ASSOCIATION INC

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

mental health and well-being.

TERRIGAL FIFTY PLUS POLITICAL PARTY LEISURE AND LEARNING Anonymous, free and open to all.

Weekly at Woy Woy, Bateau CENTRE CENTRAL COAST GREENS Bay and Wyong

admin@gnnc.com.au

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

Community Garden - Playgroup www.pcfa.org.au Craft and Exercise Groups Function or Meeting Hire DYING WITH DIGNITY Managed by Gosford Regional Campaigning to give those Community Services suffering unrelievable terminal Enquiries regarding hire to or incurable illness the choice 4323 7483 to receive legal medical help accounts@gosfordcommunity. to die. Quarterly meetings, org.au Erina Fair. www.gosfordcommunity.org.au 02 4369 8053

GREEN POINT COMMUNITY CENTRE

j2@heelstone.com.au

FAIRHAVEN SERVICES

• Room Hire • JP Service • Yoga • School holiday programs • Food hampers • Community Garden And much more 4367 7591

Enabling People who live with a disability to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Since 1962. Independant Living, community participation, life skills & more NDIS Provider.

KARIONG NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

GAMBLING SOLUTIONS

4349 5500

Counsellors provide free, Enjoy a diverse range of confidential, professional Early childhood clinic, free courses and activities for service to gamblers, family and family law advice, active seniors. Keep your mind active friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, playgroup, computer classes, and make new friends. Your Gosford, The Entrance. retirement years can be the OOSH services, fitness classes, 4344 7992 arts & crafts, over 50’s best years of all. friendship group, youth group, 0408 704 701 GROW Support Groups www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au social groups and many more Small friendly groups formed services. to learn how to overcome 4340 1724 anxiety, depression and wwww.knc.net.au loneliness and to improve

assisting youth. Support our great projects, get involved with our fun club. New member enquiries welcomed Graham Black - 0410 509 071

The Central Coast Greens For a fairer, more transparent grahamblack@outlook.com.au and accountable government based on democratic principles MEALS ON WHEELS Local, state-wide, national Delicious meals delivered free and international issues and Join us for a midday meal CCLC BRIDGE CLUB campaigns - Council and Help with shopping and Duplicate Bridge-partner not parliamentary representation cooking classes required for most sessions.

Developing a new economy 4363 7111 Central Coast Leagues Club Protecting our environment 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. Peaceful conflict resolution Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon Community participation 4325 9854 We meet monthly every 3rd www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au CENTRAL COAST FAMILY Thu - Details and info: cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au 1800 558 268

www.grow.org.au

SPECIAL INTEREST

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

SYMPHONY CENTRAL COAST

Community Orchestra welcomes new memberships to join our ranks. Rehearsals every Wednesday 7.30 to 9.45pm at Erina info@sympnony centralcoast.com.au

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

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 issues. All services provided by women for women LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY 4324 2533 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy www.cccwhc.com.au Leagues Club Make new friends and SOROPTIMIST have fun while serving your community.

INTERNATIONAL 0478 959 895 BRISBANE WATER Making a difference in the lives ROTARY CLUB OF of women and girls through Awareness, Advocacy and GOSFORD Action by supporting local and Gosford Golf Club 6pm national projects Thursdays 2nd Thur 7 pm Breakers Supporting local and overseas Country Club, Dover Rd, communities come along and Wamberal share fellowship and fun. sibrisbanewater@@siswp.org 0414 777 748 www.gosfordrotary.org.au

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ROTARY CLUB OF GOSFORD NORTH

Active community minded club.

Many projects focussed on

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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Parramatta Eels enjoy last minute wins over Roosters

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Elated Eels, The Parramatta U16s celebrate the match winning try

he Central Coast Roosters’ Matthews’ and SG Ball Cups teams, both went within minutes of causing major upsets in the opening round of junior representative rugby league played at Kanwal.

Enthralling battles developed against traditional junior league powerhouse club, the Parramatta Eels, as the Central Coast sides pushed their much vaunted western Sydney opponents to the very brink.

The Roosters’ Under 16 team led 14-12 heading into the final five minutes, only to see the Eels escape with a 2014 victory, via a late try and penalty goal.

The home side had trailed 12-6 at the break before Toukley fullback, Jack Morrison, scurried over for two tries at the foot of the Morry Breen scoreboard, to set up the games’ dramatic conclusion.

Terrigal hooker, Tyler Moriarty, was the standout player for the Central Coast,

while Erina back rower, Leo Elton, was heavily involved throughout.

The SG Ball Cup Under 18’s clash followed a similar pattern.

The Roosters had managed to push out to a 10-4 lead with 11 minutes remaining, when Ourimbah second rower, Riley Meyn, charged over, following a slick shift left, and the Central Coast boys looked to be heading toward an upset win.

A wayward conversion attempt however kept the Eels in the hunt, as they trailed by just half a dozen heading into the final 10 minutes.

A couple of missed tackles and a poor fifth tackle option during the game’s hectic closing stages allowed Parramatta to finish with a flurry, the visitors escaping with a 16-10 victory.

Despite the loss, the Roosters performed admirably against their much exulted opposition and the team’s forward pack contributed manfully in the hot conditions, despite a noticeable weight disadvantage.

Kincumber second rower, Zac

Montgomery, and replacement forward, Ollie Clements, both stood out during a stirring second half.

The SG Ball Cup team will now focus their attentions on second round opponents, Victoria Thunderbolts and a trip to Melbourne.

The Matthews Cup team enjoy the bye this weekend before taking on the Western Suburbs Magpies in Round 3.

Saturday, February 16, sees the Central Coast’s Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup representative teams kick off their respective campaigns against the Greater Northern Tigers, in games to be played at Morry Breen Oval, Kanwal.

The Gosford Kariong Club are well represented across both these squads.

Jake Martin and Nash Dorratt Mavin feature in the Roosters’ Andrew Johns Cup squad, while former Storm forwards, Sione Vaenuku, Adam Runchel and Suli Hakalo, are included in the Laurie Daley Cup team.

Source: Media release, Feb 11 Andrew Stark, Gosford Kariong Storm RLFC Photos: Andrew Stark

Erina forward Leo Elton unfurled a superb opening half in the Matthews Cup clash

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

Jack Stringer on the charge with Sandon Smith in support

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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Lighting, Power Points, Phone & Data, Fault Finding,

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The Troubadour Folk and Acoustic Music Club

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4342 6716 4308 6771 Seniors Discount.

Lic number 265652C

ELECTRICIAN

SAME DAY SERVICE ALL ELECTRICAL WORK Poles, Aerials & Mains Phone Data & TV Switchboard Upgrades Oven Stove & Hot Water NO CALL OUT FEE Credit Cards Welcome

4322 8980 Lic 528150c

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.

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efending Premiers, The Entrance, are firming into claiming the Minor Premiership after a commanding display on Day 1 of Round 17 of the Central Coast Cricket Association’s First Grade Competition, held on February 9.

Bowling first after Terrigal Matcham won the toss, the Gulls’ bowlers, led by, Grant Miller, 4/14, and, Kris Capeski, 3/25, dominated the Bellbirds batting line up, dismissing them for 102.

Kyle James was the only batsman to pass 20, finishing on 29.

Former representative leg spinner made an encouraging return to first grade cricket taking 2/46.

Despite only scoring 102 with the bat, Terrigal Matcham stuck to their task with the ball, and at stumps, have The Entrance at 9/159.

Narara-Wyoming’s grip on fourth position is still in balance at stumps in their match against Brisbane Water at Gavenlock Oval.

The Lions, led by, Kyle

Jordan, 4/33 were on top early, restricting the Bluetongues to 6/48 before a 38 run partnership between, Ben Sunshine, 39, and, Kevin Searle, 18, allowed them to get to 122.

In response, NararaWyoming appeared to be travelling well at 4/73, however a dynamic spell of bowling by, Matt Sunshine, late in the day, saw the Lions lose three wickets for seven runs, which left them precariously placed at 7/80, still 42 runs in arrears.

In form veteran, Andy Ryan, is still at the crease on 17 not out having taken two wickets earlier in the day.

For Sunshine, it continued his magnificent season for the Bluetongues, with the paceman claiming 5/28, the third time this year he has taken five wickets in an innings.

Northern Power and Kincumber Avoca’s finals chances are still alive after an even Day 1 at Harry Moore Oval.

Day 2 gets underway on February 16.

Source: Media release, Feb 9 Garry Burkinshaw, Cricket NSW

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Extra support for female surfers

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he female divisions of the Vissla Central Coast Pro can look forward to added support with Sisstrevolution coming on board to partner with both World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) events coming to Avoca.

The new partnership will see the female divisions renamed as the Sydney Surf Pro presented by Sisstrevolution and the Sisstrevolution Central Coast Pro. A handful of 2019 WSL Championship Tour surfers have already entered the events including Avoca local Macy Callaghan, Sally Fitzgibbons, Macy Callaghan, Brisa Hennessy, Bronte Macaulay, Coco Ho, Paige Hareb and Caroline Marks.

Sisstrevolution Marketing Director, Gina Turpel, is looking forward to seeing the event unfold and giving females a solid platform to gain QS points and potentially qualify for the WSL Championship Tour.

“The talent the Vissla Sydney Surf Pro attracts at the start of the year makes it one of the more impressive QS events to watch,” said Turpel.

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she added.

WSL Australia/Oceania Regional Tour Manager, Will Hayden-Smith, expressed his gratitude for the added support across the female components of both events.

“WSL are extremely excited to return to Avoca in 2019.

“The support from core surf brands like Vissla and now Sisstrevolution are essential in helping the WSL and Surfing NSW put this event on and provide our athlete’s opportunities to compete for all-important Qualifying Series points,” said Hayden-Smith Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, believes the Sisstrevolution Central Coast Pro will inspire the future crop of local female surfers.

“I’m so proud that locations like Avoca Beach are a talent hot spot for female surfers,” said Crouch.

“I’ve had the pleasure of meeting local talents including Macy Callaghan, Kirra-Belle Olsson and Molly Picklum, and it’s great to see the worldclass skills and enthusiasm they bring to this sport,” he said.

The Sisstrevolution Central Coast Pro will run from February 27 to March 4 at Avoca Beach.

Avoca’s Macy Callaghan is just one of many WSL surfers set to benefit from the Sisstrevolution partnership

Sisstrevolution we’re all huge supporters and fans of women’s high-performance surfing.

“That, and of course it’s only natural for Sisstrevolution to team up and join the momentum Vissla has established at this pro event,”

Source: Media release, Feb 8 Surfing NSW Media

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Caleb Tancred runner-up in 2019 Carve Pro

Central Coast win the Country Cricket NSW Colts Championship

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entral Coast are the 2018/19 McDonalds Country Cricket NSW Colts Champions, following an exciting final day’s play on December 20, 2018.

Avoca’s, Caleb Tancred, has just missed out on claiming the 2019 Carve Pro Photo Credit: Dan Scott

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voca surfer, Caleb Tancred, has narrowly missed out claiming the 2019 Carve Pro, after Cronulla’s, Connor O’Leary, pipped him at the post to claim the title at Sydney’s Maroubra Beach.

Tancred breezed into the finals of the series, which was jam-packed with Australian talent.

He bested, Te Kehukehu

Butler and Chris Zaffis, in the quarter and semi-finals respectively, to meet O’Leary in the finals.

Tancred looked almost certain to claim his second World Surf League Qualifying Series victory from as many events at the Carve Pro, but as time ticked down, Tancred was forced to watch O’Leary snatch his lead thanks to an 8.83 wave score in the final three minutes of the competition.

Despite the upset, ater claiming victory at the Port Stephens Pro in 2018, and

now a runner-up at Maroubra, Tancred heads into the 2019 Qualifying Series full of confidence.

It was really fun to surf a few heats down here,” said Tancred.

“Unfortunately, the swell died a bit on the day, but it was still really good to share a heat with someone like Connor.

“I hope he does really well again and ends up back on the tour,” Tancred said.

Source: Media release, Jan 26 Surfing NSW Media

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Entering the final day, Central Coast needed to defeat Newcastle, and then rely on Western defeating Riverina, to claim the title.

Thunderstorms overnight, which resulted in two games being cancelled, threatened to derail the Coast’s chances before they began, however great work by the hosts, Narrabri Cricket Association, saw the Central Coast versus Newcastle match able to play a 30 overs per side match with a delayed start.

Central Coast won the toss and elected to bat, and after losing, Jake Holmes, early, the Hardy brothers, Broc (29) and Jake (18), put on a partnership of 38.

However, the dismissal of Jake saw Central Coast lose three quick wickets, to have them at 4/69.

Callum Rainger stood up through the middle of the innings, and with controlled aggression, scored a valuable 40 runs, and equally as

important, was the 22 and 32 run partnerships he had with, Callum Dunkerley and Nick Hay, respectively.

With the innings precariously poised at 8/124 with six overs to go, the Central Coast needed something special.

Enter The Entrance’s, Nick Hay, who, along with, Jack Heuston, were able to put on a further 48 runs, to see Central Coast put up a respectable total of 173.

Hay finished with 40 runs off 27 balls, which included 2 fours and 2 sixes, in a match winning innings.

Heuston’s 13, whilst not big in number, was certainly big in contribution.

Knowing that Western had defeated Riverina, Central Coast entered the field with plenty of gusto.

However, the bowlers found the early going tough, especially in the absence of the miserly, Lachlan Cork, who was unable to bowl due to the carnival’s bowling restrictions, and with Newcastle at 2/114 off 20 overs, the match was in the balance.

As is often the case, a run out can change a match, and this was the case with, Broc Hardy, running out Newcastle’s state Under 19’s representative,

Glen Winsor, just as he was looking dangerous.

With the introduction of, Harry Townsend, to the bowling crease, along with the accurate bowling of, Jack Heuston, Central Coast began to get on top, and when, Kaleb Daley, bowled Newcastle’s top scorer, Mitchell Lole, for 66, they were in the box seat.

This was further strengthened when Townsend took two wickets in the following over, meaning that Newcastle needed 32 runs off 3 overs.

Sixteen runs off the next over brought the game back in the balance.

However, Central Coast’s player of the tournament, Townsend, finished the game off with two more wickets in the penultimate over, to seal a nine run victory and the championship.

Townsend finished with 5/23 off six overs (giving him figures of 15/112 for the championships) whilst Hardy, Rainger and Daley all took wickets and Heuston only conceded six runs from his four overs.

Source: Media release, Dec 20 Garry Burkinshaw, Cricket NSW

Upsets abounded in Cricket T20 quarter-final

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psets abounded in the Central Coast Cricket Association’s T20 quarter-final on January 26, with Northern Central Coast clubs beating all their Southern counterparts

bar Kincumber Avoca.

Lisarow Ourimbah were the first to falter, going down to Northern Power with a 69 run deficit.

Narara Wyoming were also bested by Northern Power, dismissed for 75 runs and paving Northern Power’s way

into the semi-final.

The semi-final will see The Entrance play Northern Power, and, Warnervale up against Kincumber Avoca.

Source: Media release, Jan 27 Garry Burkinshaw, Cricket NSW

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Member of the Legislative Council, Taylor Martin, said the club had been successful in securing grant funding towards the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of the Local Sports Defibrillator Program.

“Having access to a defibrillator in the first eight minutes after a cardiac arrest

Source: Media release, Jan 16 Todd Kirby, Office of Taylor Martin MLC

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Avoca’s surfing heavyweights, Adrian Buchan, Wade Carmichael and Macy Callaghan, (pictured), have all been named to the Surfing Australia National Squad that will contest the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games

hree of Avoca’s most prominent surfers have been named to the 2019 Surfing Australia National Squad that will contest the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

is vital to give people the best chances of survival, so I recommend that all the clubs in our area apply to this grant program,” Martin said.

Liberal Candidate for Gosford, Sue Dengate, said the club will have access to the defibrillator for games at Fagan Park in Point Clare.

“We hope that it never needs to be used, but players and spectators will be reassured to know it is available should the need arise,” Dengate said.

Clubs receive 50 per cent towards the funding and maintenance of a defibrillator from the program.

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Buchan, Carmichael and Callaghan named to the Olympic Surfing Squad

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Adrian Buchan, Wade Carmichael and Macy Callgahan, have all been named to the squad and recently wrapped up their first two day Olympic readiness

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camp with Surfing Australia.

The camp featured planning sessions, group activities and guest speakers in Olympians, Matthew Mitcham, (Diving) and, Jessica Fox, (Canoe Slalom).

“The camp has been a huge success.

“Having the group of athletes available and here for the duration has been great.

“There’s been a lot of learning, a lot of questions and everyone is so excited

for the 2019 calendar and the upcoming Olympics,” said, Bede Durbidge, Surfing Australia’s Elite Program Manager.

“The group is very lucky to have had that calibre of person and athlete in the room,” Durbidge said.

“Whilst our elite athletes compete on the World Championship Tour as individuals, our HP Program Staff, Athletes and Coaches commit to the importance of

coming together as a group to build upon the Team Australia culture.

“This week’s camp allows us to connect, reflect, laugh, learn, plan, and prepare for performance.

“I’m proud of our group for who they are as the world’s best surfers and people,” Durbidge said.

Source: Media release, Jan 28 Surfing Australia

Central Coast set to win NSW Junior State Cup Championship race

he Under 14’s boys team representing the Central Coast at the 2019 NSW Junior State Cup OzTag Championships this February, performed an amazing feat, climbing from the bottom of the ladder on the first day, to playing in the Grand Finals.

They lost their first three games and had to win the remaining three games, to make the grand final.

In their final round game, they had to beat their opponents by 8 points to make the quarter finals.

The boys turned it on, putting in their best effort, and amazingly they won this game against Heathcote-Engadine by 10 points (12-2).

They then went on to win the quarter finals and the semi finals.

Despite their determination, they were beaten in the grand final by Parramatta 6-1, to be proud runners up.

This was only one of the teams in the competition representing the Central Coast, with the other teams all putting in a fantastic effort to bring the Central Coast

to a commanding lead, with 58 points (Souths in second place with 37 points) in the 2019 NSW Junior State Cup Championship race.

The Championship will be decided following the final weekend tournament for the Under 9-11 year olds in Sydney from February 29-31.

Source: Media release, Feb 12 Trudy Hurley, Saratoga

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Pendergast, has wrapped up a stellar northern hemisphere season in the World

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Para Alpine Skiing Championships, held in Veysonnaz, Switzerland.

Pendergast medalled twice over the five day event (February 6-10), taking out silver in the Women Giant Slalom Sitting Event 1 and a bronze in the Giant Slalom Sitting Event 2.

She also narrowly missed out on the podium in the Women Super-G Events 2 and 3, taking out fourth place in both races.

Pendergast’s run through the Championship faced one major hiccup in the final of the Sit Ski Downhill, when she crashed out, paving the way for Germany’s, Anna Schaffelhuber, to regain the event title.

It was a small blemish on an otherwise excellent run, and Pendergast didn’t let the result mar her spirits.

Speaking to the media postrace, Pendergast said of her experience in Switzerland, that “it was not to come down to the bottom and not smile.”

Source: Website, Feb 11 World Para Alpine Skiing Championships Results Victoria Pendergast World Para Alpine Skiing Athlete Profile Video, Ski and Snowboard Australia

Central Coast Rush are the 2018/19 Plan B Regional Bash champions

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entral Coast Rush have defeated the ACT Aces by 24 runs in the Grand Final of the 2018/19 Plan B Regional Bash, to win the title for the first time, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), on February 5.

The Rush defended a sizeable total of 4/152 from their 20 overs by dismissing ACT for 128.

Ben Cohen, from the Central Coast, was named Player of the Final, after a pivotal 44 from 31 balls, that included five fours and one six.

Central Coast allrounder, Adam Taylor, was named Player of the T20 Series.

From four matches, he accrued 133 runs to his name, at an average of 33.3, and claimed eight scalps at nine.

All four teams that made the finals day, including the Central West Wranglers and the Coffs Coast Chargers, made the elimination stages for the first time.

ACT defeated the Wranglers by six wickets in the Thunder Conference final, during the

Photo: Ben Churcher, Cricket NSW

first game of the day, while Central Coast booked its place in the decider with a sevenwicket win over the Chargers.

The Plan B Regional Bash title adds a fourth NSW Country Cricket title to the three already won by Central Coast this season.

It has claimed the McDonald’s Country Colts, Under 16 Bradman Cup and Under 14 Kookaburra Cup, and, in the process, already secured the Hogg Silver Shield for the Zone Championship.

After Central Coast won the toss in the Final and elected to bat, it got off to a flyer and was 0/40 in the fifth over.

However, ACT clawed its way back in to the contest with the key wickets of, Tony Cornwell, (21 from 13) and Taylor (19) late in the power play.

Cohen gave Central Coast the impetus it needed to pass 150.

He was well supported, Steve McCabe, (20 from 23) and, Hayden Murphy, (26 not out from 22).

Accurate medium-pacer, Scott Murn, (2-29), picked up the key scalps of Taylor and

Cohen.

After his brilliant 66 not out from 49 balls in the Thunder Conference Final, the ACT’s, Tim Floros, could not repeat that effort in the decider, when run out by paceman, Scott Burkinshaw, for five during the power play.

It was then up to ACT captain, Ethan Bartlett, to take up the attack to the Central Coast bowlers.

He smacked a four and a six from the spin of, Adam Taylor, to get his innings going, but his stay was all too short for the Aces.

He was dismissed for 38 from 25 balls.

Sixteen-year-old, Broc Hardy, then turned the match in the Central Coast’s favour.

The young off-spinner claimed 3-23 from four overs, including the third, fourth and sixth wickets.

The Aces lost 7/25, to be bowled out on the second last ball of the 20th over.

Taylor also claimed 3-17 for the champions.

Source: Media release, Feb 6 Malcolm Conn, Cricket NSW

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Matt Graham has claimed his first World Championship Medal

Terrigal BMX Club members selected for State squads

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errigal BMX Club has had several of its riders named to NSW teams.

“A huge congratulations to, Rory McNamara, for his position on the 2019 NSW

State team.

“Another big congratulations to, Mia Miotello, Kyne Baird, Cooper White, Noah Elton and Nicole Duncan, who have all made it onto the NSW State Merit team, which allows them training with the state team.

“We are proud of you all,” said Club President, Brendan Miotello.

Source: Website, Feb 11 Brenda Miotello, Terrigal BMX Club

Matt Graham has claimed his first World Championship Medal after a stellar run in Utah Photo: Olympic Winter Institute of Australia

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arara mogul skier, Matt Graham, has placed second in the Super Final of the Men’s Moguls World Championships in Utah, USA. Graham has 15 World Cup podiums and an Olympic

silver medal to his name, but was finally able to add a World Championship medal to his collection, and on the one-year anniversary of the PyeongChang 2018 Opening Ceremony, no less.

The 24-year-old qualified for the Super Final in second place.

His run of 81.64 was only

bested by PyeongChang gold medallist, Canada’s, Mikael Kingsbury, the most successful Mogul skier of all time, who won his third World Championships title with a massive score of 84.89.

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Source: Website, Feb 11 Ski and Snowboard Australia

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