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Kibbleplex to be demolished as stage 1 of $345M development

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he old Kibbleplex building in the heart of Gosford will be transformed into a $345.4M five tower residential and retail development within 10 years if the Lederer Group is successful with its latest Development Application, lodged with the State Planning Department for consideration as a State

An artist’s impression of how the development will look from Kibble park

Significant Development.

The Lederer Group has developed a masterplan for the site, which would be developed in six stages, with the DA for the first stage, which involves site and vegetation clearing at a cost of $3.6M, on exhibition until November 7.

The plan is a revisited and slim-lined version of Lederer’s initial 2016 Gosford Alive project, which involved redevelopment of

the Kibbleplex site and the Imperial Centre and was withdrawn in March 2018, with planning restrictions for the CBD in a state of flux.

In October 2018, planning for the site recommenced, with the core project team of Lederer (proponent), Buchan Group (architect) and Mecone (planning) considering a range of options for the Kibbleplex site.

The preferred option would see five residential towers

An aerial view of the proposed site

housing more than 700 apartments sited above and behind layered retail podiums fronting Kibble Park, providing a gradual transition from the park to the ridgeline behind Albany St North.

The towers would range from 20-30 storeys and would be topped by elevated gardens.

DAs for the construction of the towers themselves will be lodged in increments following clearing of the site.

Documentation lodged with

the DA estimates that the project will provide 500 direct and indirect jobs.

Basement and above-ground carparks would provide around 1,014 parking spaces with access points in William St, Donnison St and Albany St North.

The masterplan says the project aims to: support the growth of the Gosford CBD; help meet the region’s projected housing demand of 41,500 additional dwellings by

2036; and help create a more attractive and safer city centre.

Great care has been taken to prevent overshadowing of Kibble Park in the design process, with at least 60 per cent of the park to receive four hours of direct sunlight between 9am and 3pm on the winter solstice.

Source: NSW Department of Planning website, Oct 15

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espite several concessions granted by Infrastructure NSW in refining the original plan for the Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk, Central Coast Council has refused to bow to the State Government’s September 18 deadline and will plough on with further planning and design work, forfeiting a $4.6M government grant.

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Council officers recommended accepting the concessions, which included reducing the width of the pathway, changing the materials to be used, removing the access road and market stalls and rehabilitating vegetation, and proceeding with the original plan.

But following protracted debate and several addresses from the public sector, councillors voted on September 9 to support Councillor Jeff Sundstrom’s motion to await alternate plans and costings, which will not come in until after the September 18 deadline.

Cr Sundstrom said plans for a cliff top walk at Winney Bay had “grown like topsy” from what they were originally.

“Without the community pushing this Council to get these plans out on exhibition, we wouldn’t have had the consultation we’ve had so far, and that’s where we heard the community’s voice,” he said.

“We were given a deadline by the State Government (with) two items rejected by large numbers of the community put back in.”

Councillors Rebecca Gale

Collins, Greg Best, Troy Marquart, Chris Burke, Kyle McLachlan and Jilly Pilon voted against the motion, with Liberal councillors Pilon, Marquart, Burke and Collins saying after the meeting that they were “frustrated and disappointed” by the decision.

They said Labor-and Independent councillors had “dragged this Council into chaos”.

“The Labor-Independent Alliance of Councillors is responsible for returning $4.615M to the Government, the largest grant of its kind for the Central Coast Region,” they said, in a joint media release.

“Infrastructure NSW had allowed for sensible changes to the surface of the track, a reduction in the width of the track and removal of the market stalls.

“It was identified that there

was majority support for the bridge spanning the chasm and the north-facing lookout, so Council would need to include these two elements within the scope of the Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk project in order the keep the grant funding.

“These uniquely designed pieces of infrastructure would make Winney Bay a respectful, Australian iconic attraction, embracing our Aboriginal heritage and culture whilst also providing disability access.

“The current unsightly area consisting of lantana and bitou bush would be rejuvenated with native bushland vegetation upon completion, whilst the issue of safety along the dirt tracks leading to dangerous cliff faces would also be reduced.”

The four said that community consultation had shown that

the majority was in favour of the original project, which would attract more than 36,000 people each year, and was supported by the 5 Lands Walk Committee, the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and Regional Development Australia, Central Coast.

The issue has divided the community for the past year, with concerns raised over the original plan including geotechnical and Indigenous cultural issues.

Tracey Howie, representing the Wannangini (also known as Awabakal and Guringai) people, pleaded with councillors in the public forum before the meeting to “not allow this eye sore and irreversible construction of destruction to go ahead”.

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considered in such a beautiful and sensitive area,” she said.

“In my opinion the structure is hideous and outright disrespectful to us.

“The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council has no authority to speak on our behalf.”

Howie told councillors her ancestors had not contemplated “such destruction of their sacred country, such disrespect to the spirits of this land and such idiotic decisions”.

Source: Agenda item 3.5 Central Coast Council Meeting, Sep 9 Media release, Sep 11 Central Coast Councillors Jilly Pilon, Troy Marquart, Chris Burke and Rebecca Gale Collins Central Coast Council Watch, Sep 10 Reporters: Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale

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Central Coast Council has a new Mayor L

abor Councillor, Lisa Matthews, became the Central Coast Council’s second Mayor on Monday night, beating the Liberal candidate, Cr Chris Burke, by one vote.

The inaugural Mayor, Cr Jane Smith, did not nominate for a second term but instead voted for Cr Matthews.

Cr Matthews was voted in by her ALP colleagues plus Cr Smith and fellow independent Cr Louise Greenaway.

The four Liberals, along with independents Cr Bruce McLachlan, Cr Greg Best and Cr Chris Holstein, who two years ago voted for Cr Smith, this time voted for Cr Burke.

Cr Jane Smith put her hand up for the deputy mayoral role and won the position over two other nominees; Cr Burke and Cr Holstein.

Cr Holstein, who was the inaugural deputy, attracted one vote apart from his own; from Cr McLachlan.

The four Liberals and Cr Best voted for Cr Burke but the six ALP Councillors and Cr Greenaway voted for Cr Smith.

Mayor Matthews fronted her first press conference immediately after the meeting and said her two challenges were the next council election and gaining funding from her State and Federal colleagues, money that hadn’t come their way as much as she thought it should

Mayor Matthews (right) and Deputy Mayor Smith at the press conference have, since forming the the councillors. former Gosford Council regional council.

“It’s just the way I in 2012 and it had been a long process since then, “So, I think one of the operate. huge challenges for us “I’m not saying that and while she wasn’t on is to get some money anyone before me has Gosford Council then, on the table, some real done anything that I don’t the present Council had money for some real like, it’s just I’m a bit understood that the latest proposal wasn’t a opportunities to go along different.” with some of our plans She was asked how she concept the community that we have,’’ she said. rated the council over the in its entirety had wanted.

“So how could we Asked what she wanted last two years. to achieve, she said she “What we were ignore some of the would run a steady ship. given was very shaky community, so what we Asked why she wanted ground,’’ she said of the wanted was to go back to the community and that to become Mayor, she amalgamation. is what we did. said it wasn’t about her, it She said she thought “It is unfortunate that was about the opportunity that overall the council to be the leader of the had come together the bureaucrats decided team and she wanted well and that under the that that is not what they to encompass what the leadership of Jane Smith see fits right now. team brought to the table they had done some “But we’re confident and they had to deliver really good things. we can deliver something for the community and She defended the in the Winney Bay area.” she believed she had the Winney Bay decision that When asked what foundations to deliver. initiatives she resulted in the council new “My style is I’m an losing $4.6m in funding would introduce, Mayor engager,” she said. from Infrastructure NSW, Matthews said she needed to look at what “I believe in taking the announced on Sunday. community with me so She said the original was on the table and that I am looking at working Winney Bay cliff top walk coming into an election with all community, I’m had first gone to the year, she didn’t want to rock the boat. looking at engaging all

When questioned about party politics dividing the council, Mayor Matthews said it was frustrating when people made those assumptions and she certainly didn’t think that was how councillors dealt with matters.

“We certainly don’t deal on party lines.

“We certainly deal with what’s come in to council and we make decisions on what’s come in, what’s happened and what information we get from staff and we make our decisions on that.

“Party lines don’t happen in council and shouldn’t happen in council,’’ she said.

In a press release sent out after the meeting, Mayor Matthews said council had a robust operational plan in place for the next 12 months and her goal was to keep working towards delivering that.

“Priority areas residents have told us should be our focus include improving our water and sewer networks, roads, the environment, community facilities and open space and recreation, and these areas will feature heavily in our plans as we strive to create a sustainable and connected Central Coast community that we can all be proud of,” she said.

In the same press release, Deputy Mayor Smith said it had been a privilege to serve the people of the Central Coast as Mayor over the last two years and she looked forward to continuing to serve the community as Deputy

Mayor and as a Councillor for Gosford East Ward.

“I would like to thank and acknowledge the work of Council staff who give their best efforts to deliver on our shared vision of a better region for all,” Deputy Mayor Smith said.

“Over the last two years we have adopted the first Community Strategic Plan for the Central Coast and are well on the way to delivering a 10-year vision to create a smart, green, liveable region with a shared sense of belonging and responsibility.”

Mayor Matthews was a Councillor on the former Wyong Council, elected in 2008, and appointed Deputy Mayor in 2011.

Prior to becoming a Councillor, she worked for council as a community development worker.

She has been chair of the Status of Women Advisory Group for eight years and is a member of the traffic committee, consultative committee, sports committee and grants committee.

Mayor Matthews works as a community liaison officer with the Department of Education where she provides programs that promote lifelong learning and tools to empower young people.

Mayor Matthews will preside over her first ordinary meeting of Council on Wednesday 25 September at the Wyong Chambers.

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Source: Central Coast Council mayoral election, Sep 24 Press Conference, Sep 24 Press Release, Sep 24

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A teenager faced Woy Woy Children’s Court last Wednesday, September 25, charged over the alleged multimillion-dollar arson of Umina Mall complex earlier this year.

Handmade rug donated to charity show The Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association donated a handmade rug to the Aunty Molly’s Show Stoppers charity show earlier this month.

The show was held in Wyong and raised funds for the Clown

Doctors program which runs at Gosford Hospital.

Branch president Ms Jane Bowtell said members were happy to support such a worthwhile cause.

“We were very happy to be able to donate this beautiful crocheted rug, handmade by our very talented member Lesley, as a raffle

prize,” she said.

“Proceeds from the raffle and a portion of ticket sales, go directly towards keeping the Clown Doctors program running at Gosford Hospital, spreading joy and laughter where it is needed most,” Ms Bowtell said.

SOURCE: Social media, 17 Sep 2019 Jane Bowtell, Woy Woy CWA branch

Peninsula has greater social disadvantage Central Coast Council has heard that Woy Woy, Blackwall, Ettalong, Umina and Booker Bay were considerably socially disadvantaged compared to other parts of the Central Coast.

A report from the council chief Mr Gary Murphy said there a social divide between the north and the south of the Coast.

The report stated that the Australian Bureau of Statistics Index of Advantage and Disadvantage showed the Central

Coast local government area in 2106 had a relatively average index of 989.

But within the Coast, smaller areas were worse off with a lower index .

Woy Woy and Blackwall had an index of 931.8, while Ettalong and Booker Bay scored 937.4.

In the March quarter of 2019, the Central Coast had an unemployment rate of 5.3 per cent compared to 4.5 per cent for NSW and 5.2 per cent Australia.

The Peninsula was consistently worse than the Coast average,

with 7.3 per cent unemployment in Woy Woy and Blackwall in the March quarter and Umina and Booker Bay having 6.7 per cent.

Despite the “north-south divide”, Wyong had the worst social disadvantage index on the Coast at 859.7 and the highest unemployment rate at 11.6 per cent.

The report was written to support the Council’s call for an increase in Newstart and Youth Allowance rates.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 3.3, 25 Sep 2019

The boy was refused bail and remains in custody.

He next appears before the Children’s Court at Woy Woy on November 1 for a committal hearing.

Police and emergency services were called to Ocean Beach Rd, Umina Beach, just after 2am on Sunday, January 13, following reports the barber shop was on fire.

The fire quickly spread to neighbouring stores and into the roof cavity, and despite the efforts of Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters, the complex was destroyed.

Police say the damage is estimated to be several million dollars.

A police spokesman said Initial inquiries suggested the fire was deliberately lit using an accelerant following a break-in at the barber shop.

Following extensive investigations by Brisbane Water detectives, a 17-year-old boy was arrested at Woy Woy Police Station on Tuesday afternoon, September 24.

He was charged with damaging property by fire and refused bail and appeared at Woy Woy children’s court.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fire continue.

Police are keen to talk to anyone with any information.

Meanwhile, a confidential report to Central Coast Council, requested by the councillors is overdue.

Cr Richard Mehrtens asked for the report to address the status of the proposed sale of land around the site to shopping centre owner Mr Arthur Laundy of Laundy Hotels.

Cr Mehrtens said that despite requesting a reply to his notice of motion no later than the last meeting of September, that deadline had now passed and the report from staff was overdue.

“I have asked staff for a progress update on the sale, and I hope that delays in receiving the report are a sign that negotiations are taking place to get this issue resolved once and for all,” Cr Mehrtens said.

“I am told that there is only one thing holding up the redevelopment of Umina Mall, and that is Council’s willingness to sell the required lots.

“It’s been long enough. it’s time to get it done.”

He said Council staff had recently inspected the Umina Mall site after receiving information from the public concerned the site was contaminated with asbestos.

Cr Mehrtens said he had been advised by staff that asbestos had not been identified on the exterior of the building at Umina Mall and enforcement action had commenced to ensure the site was secure and dumped rubbish was removed.

Council also inspected another site nearby, the former service station.

Council staff told Cr Mehrtens the former service station was security fenced and the owner was progressing to have the site remediated in accordance with NSW Contamination guidelines.

SOURCES: Media release, 25 Sep 2019 NSW Police Media Central Coast Council agenda 8.1, 26 Aug 2019 Press Statement 26 Sept 2019 Richard Mehrtens, Central Coast Council

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Premier accuses Council of sitting on its hands while announcing Conservatorium upgrade

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remier Gladys Berejiklian urged Central Coast Council to “hop to it” if it wants State Government help in delivering a Performing Arts Centre (PAC) for Gosford as she announced a $2M refurbishment of Central Coast Conservatorium this week.

The Premier made it clear that $10M pledged for the PAC project in 2015, as part of a $12M package to include the $2M for the Con, could well be at jeopardy due to Council’s inaction.

The Premier visited the Con en-route to a Community Cabinet meeting at Mingara Recreation Centre with all 23 of her Ministers on September 30, joined by Arts Minister, Don Harwin, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin MLC. “Musicians of the Coast have used this former courthouse and police station since 1987 and it’s high time it was brought up to date with new performance and equipment, essential refurbishment and safety upgrades,“ Berejiklian said.

“Providing an inspiring learning space will encourage students to want to learn music and teachers to give their best.

“I hope it will also attract other young people to think big in terms of musical study.

“This will be a real boost for the region, with students no longer having to travel long distances for a top class learning environment.”

First pledged in 2015 as part of a $12M commitment from the State Government towards performing arts infrastructure on the Coast, the $2M has

Artist’s impression of how the Con will look after its $2M refurbishment.

Inset: Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, at the announcement.

been in limbo ever since, as plans for a PAC stalled.

Conservatorium Board President, Peter Brandon, said the decision to deliver the $2M earmarked specifically for the Con was “music to our ears”.

Brandon said the Con operates out of the oldest heritage listed building on the Coast, a collection of demountables and a host of halls, rooms and venues all over the Coast.

“This funding injection will allow us to transform the Con through sensitive refurbishment, upgrades to bathrooms, the kitchen, teaching and rehearsal spaces and bringing in a new piano and furniture, including seating in the Robert Knox Hall,” he said.

The funds will also allow master planning for long-term future capital works.

“We have a big vision for performing arts on the Coast.

“A combined Conservatorium and small acoustic concert

hall that will become a vibrant educational and cultural hub for our region,” Brandon said.

Crouch described the announcement as a “watershed moment” for the Con and the entire region and Minister Harwin said the money would give the Con a “whole new lease of life” which would continue to inspire students and delight audiences for years to come.

Conservatorium Deputy Chair, Claire Braund, said master planning for the future could pave the way for a 500600 seat acoustic performance hall, which is what the Coast “desperately needs”.

She said talks were ongoing with Council re a council owned block to the rear of the Con as a possible site.

“But this $2M allows us to start with a small footprint and build from there,” she said.

“We have been lobbying for many years for an appropriate music hall with an orchestra pit.

“We have some world-class musicians here and there is nowhere suitable for them to play on the Coast.”

Premier Berejiklian said the $10M originally pledged for a PAC (to be matched dollar for dollar by both the Federal Government and the then Gosford Council) had been put on the back burner due to lack of a suitable proposal.

“We are waiting for Central Coast Council to come to us with a proposal and we will consider it closely,” she said.

“This is the time to develop the region and Council is sitting on its hands not doing the work required.

“When councils and State Government work together, great things can happen.

“We have a sense of urgency but we don’t understand why council is not being more cooperative.”

The Premier’s comments and announcement come in the wake of a recent decision

by Central Coast Council to

review plans for a Cultural Precinct in the heart of Gosford incorporating a Regional Library and a Performing Arts Centre and concentrate instead on pushing through with plans for a library as a stand alone project.

Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, defended that decision after the Premier’s comments.

“Planning for the PAC is still ongoing and Council decided to proceed with plans for a Regional Library in an effort to secure Federal Government funding,” she said.

“Ratepayers have been paying a levy for a Regional Library for a long time.”

Clr Matthews called for affirmation of the $10M pledged in 2015 for a RPAC and said it was “perplexing” that it had not been affirmed at the same time as the $2M Conservatorium announcement.

Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said staff had completed all

requirements for the funding, had “provided extensive documentation including evidence of stakeholder consultation, and repeatedly sought advice on the next steps to finalise a funding agreement”.

But Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin, MLC, confirmed Council’s delay in delivering a PAC in Gosford could result in losing the $10M. Crouch said $2M had been separated from the total $12M to allow the Conservatorium to upgrade its facilities and plan for the future.

“It has been over four years since this funding commitment (was made), and Council has not even turned a sod on the performing arts centre,” he said.

“The Department of Premier and Cabinet, or any Government representative, is yet to be presented with Council’s fully-funded final proposal.”

Martin said the proposed performing arts centre had undergone a number of changes since 2015, and was still not finalised.

“There needs to be accountability and value for money when taxpayer dollars are spent,” he said.

Source: Press conference, Sep 30 Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, Arts Minister, Don Harwin, Central Coast Conservatorium Board President, Peter Brandon Interview, Sep 30 Central Coast Conservatorium Deputy Chair, Claire Braund Interview, Sep 30 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Media release, Sep 30 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Media release, Sep 30 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin MLC Reporter: Terry Collins

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Koori league carnival a Knockout M

ore than 40,000 spectators saw 164 teams compete in the Koori Knockout over the long weekend - the first major sports event at the new Regional Sports Complex at Tuggerah.

Men’s grand final teams

Photo: (SBS/NITV)

The event was hosted

by Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council and chairman, Matthew West, said he was proud to showcase the region to people from other Aboriginal communities all over NSW. See full story, P31

Wyong Hospital waiting times among worst in state T

he latest statistics from the Bureau of Health show that waiting times for surgery and e m e r g e n c y departments at Wyong and Gosford hospitals are among the worst five in the state.

The report points to a 12.5 percent increase in presentations to Wyong emergency over the past three months and nurses there claim to be overworked and understaffed.

The Nurses and Midwives Association has launched a campaign at Wyong to boost the nurse-to-patient ratio and the four Central Coast Labor MPs are backing the fight for the nurses.

Swansea MP, Yasmin

Catley, said in Parliament on Tuesday last week that the health system was broken, and the Central Coast and Hunter region hospitals were underresourced but excessive wait times in emergency departments and on surgery lists was not the worst of it.

“The state of outpatient services within the region is even more dire,” she said.

“Wait times for some outpatient services are as long as three years.

“That is a disgrace,” Catley said.

“People are waiting far too long to have vital surgery or to even see a specialist to begin with.

“How can the Premier, in good conscience, tell the people of NSW that her government has a strong track record on

health when some of our most vulnerable people are waiting three years to see a specialist?”

The NSW Government has labelled these reactions as “scaremongering”.

In reply to Catley’s address to Parliament, Energy and Environment Minister, Matt Kean, said he would take her concerns to the Health Minister but “no amount of scaremongering will take away from the fact that this government has invested a record amount in health infrastructure and health services … ensuring hospitals are built, resourced, waiting times are driven down and families looked after by the hospital system”.

However, waiting times in emergency departments and waiting

lists for surgery at Wyong and Gosford hospitals has soared according to latest information from the Bureau of Health.

The Bureau’s April-June 2019 quarterly report said Central Coast hospitals were high on the list with the highest percentage of patients waiting more than four hours.

Gosford was among the worst five in the state with 42.9 percent and Wyong close behind with 35.1 percent.

The Central Coast region is falling behind the rest of NSW when it comes to quality health services says Wyong MP and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris.

“The health and hospital system across the state is under enormous pressure with the waiting list for

surgery blowing out to over 84,000 patients (84,131),” he said.

“This latest figure breaks the record set last quarter, when the waiting list exceeded 80,000 patients for the first time.

“The record 84,131 patients were waiting for non-urgent procedures like cataract removal, knee and hip replacements and tonsillectomies.

“Of those, 10 percent were waiting longer than 359 days for their surgery.

“Gosford Hospital exceeded the state average with 10 percent of patients waiting just under a year for surgery (362 days).

“In April 2011, there were just 66,000 patients waiting for elective surgery in NSW.” Both Gosford and

Wyong hospitals recorded decreases in the percentage of emergency department patients receiving treatment within recommended timeframes across all triage categories compared to the same period in 2018, the report said.

“At Gosford Hospital, 44.6 percent of T3 urgent presentations were not seen in the clinically recommended timeframe.

“At Wyong Hospital, 33.5 percent of T2: emergency presentations were not seen in the recommended timeframe.”

Harris said hospitals in the state were at “breaking point”.

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Dredging of Lobster Beach next, says committee The dredging at Half Tide works has been a floating line to tide with adequate safety margins, Rocks will soon move on shore opposite Half Tide Rocks to so this work will be critical.”

Mr Allsop said the original to Lobster Beach says take the dredged sand as a slurry Wagstaff-Killcare Community to pipes buried past Ettalong Point problem of the channel being and Ocean Beach. blocked at Little Box Head was Association president Mr “Wet sand has been deposited largely resolved, but attention Mike Allsop, who is also chair along the dune line on the would still be required for ongoing of the Peninsula Waterways beach, allowed to settle and dry, maintenance from time to time Committee. then distributed by earthmoving given the dynamic nature of the Mr Allsop said that over the last couple of months residents would have seen their “favourite dredge” anchored to the north side of Half Tide Rocks.

“When conditions permit, it has been trimming the channel in that area to meet the design depth and profile for deeper keeled vessels as well as the ferry,” Mr Allsop said.

“This area was not addressed last year as part of the emergency works delivered by the State Government, and is now being funded by a joint Council-State Government program.

“A feature of this stage of the

equipment.”

Mr Allsop said Central Coast Council had been instrumental in the design and execution of the beach works, informed by various professional studies into sand movement patterns, which, he said, would always be there.

“The dredge is due to complete its work at Half Tide Rocks shortly, and will then relocate to the Lobster Beach area to properly widen the channel to allow vessels to pass in opposite directions.

“The current situation is too narrow to permit two large vessels to pass one another on a running

sand banks in the whole area.

He said the association was “very supportive” of the joint program executed by Council and the State Government to keep the waterway open and safe for all users, and especially for continued operation of ferry services.

“The Peninsula Waterways Committee which I chair is active in maintaining a solid track of the status of waterways works and in encouraging all the authorities involved to stand by their commitments,” he said.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 1 Oct, 2019 Mike Allsop, WTKCA

New tea house open Peninsula Village has residents.

The official opening included a officially opened its new Tea House, outdoor deck and ribbon cutting and a toast to the new area. surrounding area.

The project has been in progress for more than six months.

Staff and residents of Peninsula Village were joined for he opening on Tuesday, October 1, by children from the Umina Kids Club and Wallaby St Early Learning Centre.

Central Coast Councillor Chris Holstein attended, along with members of the board of management and families of the

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The event included a ceremony to “launch” Tim the turtle back into his home in the revamped Tea House pond.

A town crier was on hand to help officially welcome Tim the Turtle and his fish friends back to the Village with the help of the children.

SOURCE: Website, 3 Oct 2019 Shane Neaves, Peninsula Village

Peninsula should speak up about planning, says Smith The council adopted the ward Deputy mayor Cr Jane Smith has urged the Peninsula approach at its October 8 meeting, community to have a say accepting the motion from Cr about planning for the future Smith.

It agreed to hold community of the area.

Cr Smith said it was generally agreed that renewal was needed on the Peninsula but the community needed a strong voice about where they wanted things such as open space, commercial, industrial and residential areas and transport infrastructure needs.

“I think that the Peninsula is an area that does have constraints,’’ she said, citing the two roads going in and going out of the area.

Cr Smith was successful in getting Central Coast Council to adopt a ward-based approach to the Local Strategic Planning Statement that by law Council must adopt by July next year.

The statement, when adopted, will become the 20-year land use planning vision for the local government area.

The statement would aim to highlight where council wants such things as open space, residential areas and commercial and industrial areas.

engagement meetings in each ward to discuss the statement which will become the primary strategic tool to express the desired future of an area.

She said the statement would need to look at the capacity for growth in the areas and whether the roads were a limiting factor.

She said the statement would give the high level direction for all five wards and the Comprehensive Local Environment Plan would provide the rules.

Cr Smith said it was her personal view that council needed to work on the Statement before making any dramatic changes to the Local Environment Plan.

With the decision to adopt the ward approach, council’s chief executive officer Mr Gary Murphy will provide a recommended process by which the ward councillors are given an opportunity to participate in the preparation of the provisions of those parts of the

statement that deal with their ward.

Mr Murphy will provide a monthly councillor planning workshop so interested councillors could be provided with information and updates on planning matters such as the statement, strategic planning processes, development proposals and other relevant matters.

Cr Smith’s motion included documentation that quoted the NSW Department of Planning which said the government included provisions to give recently amalgamated councils the option

to address matters by ward in their first planning statement.

“This approach would help ensure the strategic priorities and local character of the former councils would be adequately considered in the development of the new council’s strategic vision,’’ the Department of Planning website stated.

“This would be particularly relevant while new councils are developing a new consolidated Local Environment Plan for the amalgamated area.”

Council is working on a new consolidated plan for the Coast as well as a comprehensive plan.

In July, when she was still mayor, Cr Smith put forward a mayoral minute to the council in an attempt to get the council staff to concentrate on work on the new comprehensive local environment plan rather than consolidating the plans from the two former Wyong and Gosford plans.

Her mayoral minute was not adopted but was amended to councillors holding a workshop to discuss the implications of the proposed consolidated plan, to

consider public submissions, and to discuss the process for the comprehensive plan, including the community engagement process.

That workshop has taken place but the outcomes have not been made public.

The decision taken at the July 22 meeting did not include the tabling of any of the discussions.

The draft consolidated local environment plan will be presented to the council, possibly before the end of the year.

The council’s draft urban spatial plan, currently out on public exhibition until October 24, is a framework for the Local Strategic Planning Statement.

At its July 22 meeting, the councillors noted that this in effect commenced the process of developing a comprehensive local environment plan and the Development Control Plan for the coast.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 7.2, 8 Oct 2019 Interview (Merilyn Vale), 10 Oct, 2019 Cr Jane Smith, Central Coast Council

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he old Kibbleplex building in the heart of Gosford will be transformed into a $345.4M five tower residential and retail development within 10 years if the Lederer Group is successful with its latest Development Application, lodged with the State Planning Department for consideration as a State

An artist’s impression of how the development will look from Kibble park

An aerial view of the proposed site

Significant Development. the Kibbleplex site and the housing more than 700 the DA estimates that the 2036; and help create a more The Lederer Group has developed a masterplan for the site, which would be developed in six stages, with the DA for the first stage, which involves site and vegetation clearing at a cost of $3.6M, on exhibition until November 7.

The plan is a revisited and slim-lined version of Lederer’s initial 2016 Gosford Alive project, which involved redevelopment of

Imperial Centre and was withdrawn in March 2018, with planning restrictions for the CBD in a state of flux.

In October 2018, planning for the site recommenced, with the core project team of Lederer (proponent), Buchan Group (architect) and Mecone (planning) considering a range of options for the Kibbleplex site.

The preferred option would see five residential towers

apartments sited above and behind layered retail podiums fronting Kibble Park, providing a gradual transition from the park to the ridgeline behind Albany St North.

The towers would range from 20-30 storeys and would be topped by elevated gardens.

DAs for the construction of the towers themselves will be lodged in increments following clearing of the site.

Documentation lodged with

project will provide 500 direct and indirect jobs.

Basement and above-ground carparks would provide around 1,014 parking spaces with access points in William St, Donnison St and Albany St North.

The masterplan says the project aims to: support the growth of the Gosford CBD; help meet the region’s projected housing demand of 41,500 additional dwellings by

attractive and safer city centre.

Great care has been taken to prevent overshadowing of Kibble Park in the design process, with at least 60 per cent of the park to receive four hours of direct sunlight between 9am and 3pm on the winter solstice.

Source: NSW Department of Planning website, Oct 15

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Regional Performing Arts Centre blame game continues

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o n t r o v e r s y continues to rage over stalled plans for a Regional Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) for the heart of Gosford, with Central Coast Council rejecting a motion from Councillor Greg Best at its October 8 meeting for an Independent Audit Investigation into its handling to date of a proposal for a Cultural Precinct incorporating an RPAC and Regional Library.

Councillors decided in September to put the Cultural Precinct project, which has already cost Council more than $4.17M in preliminary planning, on hold and push ahead instead with a Regional Library as a stand-alone project.

The move came following claims from Clr Best that overall costs for the project could escalate to more than $200M and a warning from NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, that delaying plans

One of the many proposals for a Performing Arts Centre rejected over the years

for a Performing Arts Centre yet again could see Council forfeit the $10M pledged by the State Government for the project in 2016.

Clr Best’s defeated motion was to refer the project to Council’s Audit and Risk Committee for investigation and analysis around how the current situation has been able to develop.

Clr Best also wanted the report to be released publicly, subject to legal advice, so ratepayers had a full and

transparent understanding of what had transpired.

“If we don’t take an objective position on this we are on the cusp of repeating history,” he told fellow councillors.

“The only people who will genuinely give us an objective opinion will be the Audit and Risk Committee.”

Councillor Bruce McLachlan seconded the motion and said Council had “rushed into” the project.

“We didn’t maximise our floor space ratio, we didn’t

use our powers to put this site together properly; the staff can only do what we tell them to do,” he said.

Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, said rejection of the project due to not receiving a grant under the Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund had played a part in the process.

She said Council staff had spent at least six months working on submissions for four projects, one of which was the Cultural Precinct, at the instigation of the State

Government.

“We had a reasonable expectation of $50M-$100M for the Cultural Precinct and only later were we told we weren’t eligible for any money,” she said.

“That has been a game changer.”

In an amendment to Clr Best’s motion, she called for the appointment of a Minister for the Central Coast, which was seconded by Councillor Doug Vincent.

Councillor Jillian Hogan spoke in support of the amendment, saying she was fully supportive of Gosford being revitalised but councillors were very good at “blaming each other”.

“We don’t have the money to build (a PAC) because the State Government did a back flip on Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund monies,” she said.

“We need to move forward – we need to deliver a library.

“Let’s deliver for the Coast and stop blaming each other.”

Councillor Kyle MacGregor said he saw no point in “auditing the project team and harassing staff”.

He called Clr Best’s original

motion “smoke and mirrors” and blamed councillors’ vacillation for the situation regarding the RPAC. There was some debate over just which figures could be cited in public in relation to the project.

But officers were able to confirm in an answer to a previous question on notice from Councillor Jilly Pilon that over $4.17M had been spent on the Cultural Precinct project to date.

This figure comprised: $1,211,965.02 on consultants; $2,437,549.53 on the purchase of 75 Mann St; and $525,000 on the purchase of 73 Mann St, but did not include any expenditure by the former Gosford Council on a library or performing arts centre.

Clr Best’s original motion was lost.

Meanwhile, Council has confirmed that the preferred site for the much-anticipated Regional Library will be the Parkside site in Donnison St. Source: Agenda item Central Coast Council Meeting, Oct 8

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Deputy Mayor calls out Premier after several failed attempts to meet

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eputy Mayor, Jane Smith, has taken a swipe at NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian on social media, over recent comments made by the Premier.

Visiting the Coast on September 30 to announce $2M in funding for an upgrade of Central Coast Conservatorium, Berejiklian

commented on Central Coast Council’s “inactivity” over key projects in the Gosford CBD, including the much-anticipated Regional Performing Arts Centre.

“I was pleased to have the Premier and cabinet visit the Central Coast, but disappointed with her comments regarding Council,” Clr Smith said.

“I have a high regard for the Premier and welcome her comments that the NSW

Government is willing to work with Council but I note her comment that Council needs to be more responsive.

“As former Mayor, in the last six months I submitted at least three or four requests for a meeting with (Member for Terrigal) Adam Crouch.

“On each occasion he indicated he was unavailable to meet.

“In June I organised a Leadership Forum.

“Mr Crouch was the only State MP who was unable to attend or send a representative.

“I recently requested a meeting with the Premier to discuss regional growth, economic development, transport and education on the Central Coast.

“Two weeks ago the Premier’s office indicated that she was unable to meet.

“Central Coast is the third largest Council in NSW and the

sixth largest in Australia.

“I encourage the Premier to show strong leadership and appoint a Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, somebody who can work across politics and across all levels of government to collaborate and work together to deliver the infrastructure and services our growing community needs.”

Source: Social media post, Oct 2 Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith

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Action on $440M Leagues Club redevelopment

entral Coast Leagues Club has unveiled plans for a $440M redevelopment and has applied to the NSW Department of Planning for approval as a State Significant Site.

The club has set the ball rolling with a request for Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements from the department, with its latest Masterplan highlighting two stepped hotel towers on a podium at the north of the site, a public accessway through the site from Baker Street to Dane Drive; a basement carpark and an open plaza adjacent to Georgina Terrace and fronting Leagues Club Field.

Documents lodged with the department say the two multi-storey towers have been designed to complement the natural topography of the ridgelines that frame Gosford and to allow maximum sunlight access to the adjacent Leagues Club Field.

The towers, which will be of different heights, will have floorplates equal in size, but shaped to allow sunlight

access to the public domain of the southern plaza.

The documents say the towers are oriented to welcome people to Gosford while acting as a point of reference due to

An artist’s impression of the proposed redevelopment

their sculptural forms.

They will be located along the spine of height which is developing in the city centre, but will retain views to the ridgeline of Rumbalara

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The architectural concept is defined by the relationship between the predominant horizontal elements of the site including the water, park,

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Street walls will be retained along Baker Street and Dane Drive but will be activated at ground level to draw people towards Leagues Club field and the waterfront.

Two levels above the podium will be set back, allowing for reduced bulk and scale of the development and reducing overshadowing to public spaces.

The east-west through site link will be located midway along the large civic block site, connecting Baker Street to Dane Drive and aligning with the main entry of Central Coast Stadium.

The documents propose that the southern end of Dane Drive between the stadium and the Leagues Club be pedestrianized and closed to traffic during games and other events, achieving pedestrian flow and better connectivity.

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entral Coast Council is to adopt a ward-based approach to strategic planning for the region over the next 20 years, following a successful motion from Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, at its October 8 meeting.

The move will see the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) prepared

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Each ward to have input into Local Strategic Planning Statement in close consultation with the community, avoiding “one size fits all” solutions.

“I was pleased to put forward a motion that ensures councillors are closely involved in talking to their community about the 20-year vision for their area,” Clr Smith said.

She said the LSPS would set out a vision for land-use, the special character and values that are to be preserved and how change will be managed

into the future.

“Planning is one of the critically important things that councils do,” she said.

“It determines where we have residential development, jobs and commercial activity, how we protect local character, provide social amenity, environmental protection, protection of our water supply, provide infrastructure – and how we accommodate a growing population.”

Council’s Chief Executive Officer is to develop an outline for community engagement for each ward in consultation with ward councillors.

There will also be a regular monthly workshop to provide interested councillors with information and updates on planning matters, including development proposals.

“We are a large region, with diversity in landscape and communities,” Clr Smith said.

“Many areas are diverse and their future land use needs and our 20 year vision should reflect that diversity.

“It is not one size fits all.

“As councillors, we have a responsibility to engage with residents in our ward on such important matters as the 20year vision.

“Planning should be about people, place and communities, protecting the things that we love while

planning for the future.

“I look forward to working with our communities to make sure that we plan for liveable places.”

Council needs to develop the LSPS by July 1, 2020.

Source: Agenda item 7.2 Central Coast Council meeting, Oct 8 Central Coast Council Watch Media release, Oct 11 Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith

Forum to encourage women

ALGWA NSW State President Cassandra Coleman presents Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, with a certificate of thanks

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entral Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is passionate about seeing more women in local government and hopes to conduct a community forum on the Coast next year to encourage women to stand for the Council elections in September.

Clr Matthews played host on October 12 to the Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) Executive Board Meeting, which was held at The Entrance Visitor Centre.

“The meeting went well,” she said.

“We got through the business at hand and Board members enjoyed the opportunity to visit the Central Coast.

“I am looking forward to bringing them back next year to host the community forum.”

Clr Matthews, who was elected to the Board last year, said one of her first orders of business had been to get the Board to come to the Coast.

“Encouraging and promoting women into leadership roles is a key passion of mine which is why I stood for the Board in the first place,” she said.

“Women bring a unique and interesting perspective to

leadership roles, particularly in local government, as we are often very active in our local communities.

“That commitment and activism can translate into a leadership role in councils where you can be a part of making decisions that have a positive and lasting impact on your local community.

“I took the opportunity to show (the Board members) just what the Coast has to offer for visitors.”

ALGWA NSW president and Lithgow Councillor, Cassandra Coleman, said next year’s local government elections were a priority for the Board.

“Our aim is to have gender equity in Local Government – we want 50% of elected representatives to be women,” Clr Coleman said.

“We will be doing everything we can over the next 12 months to meet this target and ensure women’s voices are heard in their local communities.”

ALGWA is the peak representative body supporting women in Local Government.

Source: Media release, Oct 12 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Media statement, Oct 14 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews

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Wild dog and fox baiting program active on the Coast

Annual State of the Beaches report released

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ood news to come out of the NSW Government’s annual State of the Beaches report for 2018-2019 is that 14 of the region’s 15 ocean beaches have achieved a good or very good rating for swimming quality, with even problematic Terrigal improving on last year’s poor rating to be classed as good.

Sheep farmer, Ron Ward, at his Somersby farm with Greater Sydney biosecurity officer, Gareth Cleal

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wild dog and fox control bait laying program is set to run until October 31 in the Dooralong, Mangrove Mountain, Ravensdale and Somersby areas and will see coverage of around 30,000HA. Conducted by Greater Sydney Local land Services, working closely with Central Coast Council, the program aims to protect livestock by keeping invasive pests at bay.

Greater Sydney biosecurity officer, Gareth Cleal, said the involvement of an extensive range of landholders and bodies such as the State Forestry Corporation and Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council allowed for coverage of a huge cross section of impacted areas.

“It’s important we don’t take our foot off the pedal, we have to keep it going in order to keep these invasive pests at

bay,” he said.

One of the landholders actively involved in the program is Somersby sheep farmer, Ron Ward, who has lost about 30 “good breeding” sheep to wild dog and fox attacks over the years.

At one stage he was forced to lock his stock up every night.

“I had to do it because you just couldn’t take the chance,” he said.

“I’d come out in the morning and the fence would be bent in and there would be dead sheep in the yard.

“I’ve even had them killed in the front paddock which is right near the house.”

Ward signed up for the Central Coast wild dog and fox control campaign.

He said the support of Greater Sydney Local Land Services meant his sheep were now back in the paddocks overnight and urged other landholders to follow his lead in signing up for the campaign.

“At some point you’ve got to help yourself too,” he said.

“Too many people wait for someone else to fix things and look to the authorities, but we have a responsibility to protect our land, our animals and our community.”

Domestic pet owners are reminded to ensure all animals are restrained during the current campaign.

A Central Coast Council spokesperson said the council was working closely with Local Land Services as a participant in the Central Coast wild dog and fox control program.

“Council has undertaken proactive wild dog and fox control for a number of years to reduce the impacts of wild dog and fox predation on stock and native animals,” the spokesperson said.

Source: Media release, Oct 8 Greater SydneyLocal Land Services Media statement, Oct 14 Central Coast Council

North Entrance was the only beach to decline, from very good last year to good this year, and Toowoon Bay was the only beach to receive a poor rating.

But poor ratings on almost all of the Coast’s lake, lagoon and estuarine locations have seen only 50% of all swimming sites in the region achieve a good or very good rating, which is an overall decline on last year’s report.

The Entrance and Pearl Beach had the only ocean baths to achieve a good rating, with all other baths rated poor, along with all of the region’s lakes and lagoons.

Both Cabbage Tree rockpool and Summerland Point Baths declined from good to poor.

The report points out that lakes, lagoons and estuarine locations are the most susceptible to impacts from wet weather conditions.

Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said it was “great news for the community” that 94% of the region’s beaches had been found to be in good

condition overall.

“It is also great to see many local sites showing improvements in water quality over recent years, with the report noting Council management actions are likely to be improving water quality at these sites,” Clr Matthews said.

“Many residents will be pleased to see Terrigal Beach has improved and received a good rating for the reporting year.

“While this is welcome news, we must remember the sampling year was relatively dry and water quality concerns remain for Terrigal Beach.

“Council remains committed to working through the Terrigal Catchment Audit to pinpoint any potential pollution sources and continue to improve the water quality in the area.”

Sites which (have) showed improvement (in recent years include): Terrigal Beach, Avoca Beach, Avoca Lagoon, Cockrone Lagoon, MacMasters Beach, Killcare Beach, Pearl Beach rockpool and Pretty Beach Baths.

Council’s Acting Director Environment and Planning, Brett Sherar, said the results also allowed Council to pinpoint

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“Two additional catchment audits, similar to the one in Terrigal, are already underway in response to the poor rating at Toowoon Bay and Cabbage Tree Bay rockpool,” Sherar said.

“These audits will allow us to understand where any pollution may be coming from and to make improvements to ensure water quality in these areas improve in the future.

“Despite improvements within the estuarine sites, we acknowledge that these sites also fall within the poor category.

“Due to the nature of water movement in our estuaries, these sites are not as well flushed as the ocean beaches, meaning the time taken to recover, especially after rainfall, is longer than for open ocean beaches.

“Council advises residents to check the Beachwatch website for the latest results before choosing to swim in these locations.”

Source: Media release, Oct 8 Central Coast Council State of the Beaches report, 2018-2019

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Mardi Water Treatment Plant is to receive a $6.8M upgrade

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ardi Water Treatment Plant is to receive a $6.8M upgrade, thanks to an injection of funds from the State Government.

Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the money was to come from the Government’s $1B Safe and Secure Water Program.

“This project involves design and construction of a

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significantly-upgraded facility, which will help to secure the future of our growing region’s water supply,” Crouch said.

“Mardi Water Treatment Plant supplies most of the drinking water for the Central Coast as well as providing transfers to the Hunter when required.

“This funding will increase reliability and improve efficiency.”

Central Coast Council Director, Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader, said Council

welcomed the Government’s contribution to the project at a time when Council and the community are being Water Wise and actively working

Intergovernment pact

entral Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has welcomed a new Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between councils and the State Government to help establish an “equal partnership “ for delivering good outcomes to NSW communities.

The agreement was signed on October 14 by Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, and Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, ahead of the opening of the Local Government NSW annual conference.

“I do believe that when local and state government work together hand in hand with communities, great things happen,” Clr Matthews said.

“This new agreement ensures that local democracy is at the heart of decision-making and that financial impacts on councils will be given much more consideration.

“This is particularly good news for the Central Coast.

“As a key growth area in NSW – we need the State Government to work with us, and particularly in relation to providing more funding, to help us to deliver the increase in services and infrastructure our growing community will need.”

LGNSW President Linda Scott said Minister Hancock described the IGA as marking a new era of cooperation between the two tiers of government.

“II think that is true,” Clr Scott said.

“The lapsing of the last IGA heralded a tumultuous period for the sector involving a wave of forced council amalgamations.

“This commitment to an equal partnership incorporates some very important principles including: no forced council mergers; the quickest possible return to democratically elected representation following the appointment of any administrators; and

consultation with LGNSW before any laws or significant policy initiatives impacting on the sector.

“The IGA also recognises cost shifting.

“Importantly, it commits the State Government to consideration of councils’ financial capability and budget cycles before they are asked to provide new or expanded functions.

“Even more importantly, by signing this agreement the Government commits itself to alleviate potential budgetary impacts on councils where possible.

“The local government sector and the State Government both believe an effective and strong partnership is the best way to drive positive policy outcomes for the people of NSW,” Clr Scott said.

towards securing the Coast’s water supply for the future.

“Mardi Water Treatment Plant was built in two stages,” Loader said.

“The first stage was completed in 1984 followed by the second stage in 1992.

“This welcome commitment will enable much-needed major upgrades.

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essential infrastructure.

“I would like to also congratulate our community for their efforts to reduce water consumption.

“Our residents are resilient, resourceful and responsible water users, and thanks to their ongoing conservation efforts our dam levels are holding steady.

“This, combined with infrastructure, helps to reduce pressure on our water supply.”

Source: Media release, Oct 11 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch Media release, Oct 11 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews

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“The Plant operates 365 days a year and produces treated water at a rate of up to 160 million litres per day, or the equivalent of 64 Olympic size swimming pools.”

Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said it was great to see Council and the State Government working together on projects that will benefit the region.

“Securing our water supply for our growing community is a priority and a responsibility of Council,” Clr Matthews said.

“The State Government has identified the Central Coast as a key growth corridor and this funding is great recognition that they are willing to work with Council to deliver

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FOLLOWING IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF COAST COMMUNITY NEWS PICKUP LOCATIONS. PAPERS ARE DELIVERED TO ALL OF THESE LOCATIONS ON PUBLICATION DAY. AVOCA BEACH Bowling and Recreation Club Avoca Dr & Townsend Ave Avoca Beach Hotel 326-360 Avoca Dr Australia Post 1/181 Avoca Dr Avoca Beach Picture Theatre 69 Avoca Dr

COPACABANA Copacabana Newsagency 206 Del Monte Pl

DAVISTOWN

Erina Newsagency & Post Office 158 The Entrance Rd PRP Diagnostic Imaging 167 The Entrance Rd Ritchies SUPA IGA 375 The Entrance Rd

ERINA FAIR Rose Café 620-658 Terrigal Dr Aroma Café 419 Terrigal Dr Muffin Break Erina Fair Shopping Ctr

EAST GOSFORD St Edward’s College 13 Frederick St

Coles Sun Valley Rd

Lions Club Community Hall 8 Russell Drysdale St

Butchery @ Green Point Shop 4/7 Sun Valley Rd

Nutmeg 54 York St

Green Point News Shop 7 Green Point Shopping Centre

IGA Xpress East Gosford 87/91 Victoria St Chemist Outlet 52 York St East Gosford Pharmacy 69 Victoria St

Coles Erina 620 - 658 Terrigal Dr

Davistown RSL Club 19 Murna Rd

Supanews Erina Fair Erina Fair Shopping Centre

Cafe Expresso Eat in & Takeaway 51 Victoria St

Davistown Cellars Paringa Ave

Erina Library Unit AZ02, 620-658 Terrigal Drive

East Gosford Newsagency 53-55 Victoria St

United Service Station 306 Empire Bay Dr Empire Bay Tavern 1 Poole Cl

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ETTALONG Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Broken Bay Rd & Karingi St

GOSFORD

PRP Diagnostic Imaging 167 The Entrance Rd

Imperial Centre 171 Mann St

Coles Express 211 The Entrance Rd

Gosford Masonic Centre 86-88 Mann St

The Sunken Monkey Hotel 207 The Entrance Rd

Central Coast Leagues Club 1 Dane Dr

Aurrum Aged Care 351 Terrigal Dr

Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy 51-57 Masons Parade

The Bungalow’s Village Park 474 Terrigal Dr

Montis Ashore 42 Masons Parade

The Bungalow’s Village Park 474 Terrigal Dr

Gosford Sailing Club 28 Masons Parade

McDonald’s Erina 2 Terrigal Dr

the Lott 152 Mann Street

Ritchies SUPA IGA 3/216-218 The Entrance Rd

The Bon Pavilion café 159 Mann St

Wood Glen Retirement Village 105 Karalta Rd

Free Choice Tobacconist Imperial Centre

Tarragal Glen Retirement Village 6 Tarragal Glen Ave

Central Coast Council Gosford Office 49 Mann Street

Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate 61 Karalta Rd

Gosford Police Station 9-11 Mann St

Greenlife Erina 33 Karalta Rd

Gosford Railway Café Gosford Railway Station

Erina Leagues Club 18 Ilya Ave

The Art Barn Plaster Painting 11 Kirrawee Rd

Platinum Building 4 Ilya Ave

Gosford Golf Club 22 Racecourse Rd

Adam Crouch MP Office Shop 3 Fountain Plaza, 148 158 The Entrance Rd

7-Eleven 53/55 Central Coast Hwy

Erina Pharmacy 148/158 The Entrance Rd

GREEN POINT

St Joseph’s Catholic College Russell Drysdale St

Living Choice Alloura Waters 1 Murna Rd

EMPIRE BAY

KFC 69 Central Coast Hwy

Ooomph Café 26A Adelaide St East Gosford Medical Centre 22 Brougham St Presbyterian Aged Care 19/21 Victoria St

WEST GOSFORD Coles West Gosford Shopping Centre Michel’s Patisserie West Gosford Shopping Centre West Gosford Amcal+ Pharmacy Shop 17/299 Brisbane Water Dr The Lott 299 Brisbane Water Drive Singo’s Wholesale Meats 1A Racecourse Rd Metro Petroleum 57 Central Coast Hwy Oldfield Cellars 1/57 Central Coast Hwy Hungry Jack’s 57 Pacific Hwy Red Rooster 52 Pacific Hwy Flip Out 10 Hely St Gosford RSL Club 26 Central Coast Hwy Yallambee Lodge 22-32 Yallambee Ave Evergreen Life Care Yallambee Ave McDonald’s 65 Pacific Highway

Broadlands Village 9 Milpera Rd Meals on Wheels 96 Koolang Rd Green Point Community Centre 96 Koolang Rd ALDI Avoca Dr &, Bayside Dr Green Point Christian College 382 Avoca Dr

KARIONG Kariong Neighbourhood Centre 10 Langford Dr FoodWorks 5/4 Mitchell Dr Australia Post 3/4-8 Mitchell Dr Kariong Kakes Pies & Bread 4 Mitchell Dr Kariong Tavern 10 Langford Dr

Waterford Retirement Village 24 Kincumber St

News@Terrigal 56 Terrigal Esplanade

Coles Express Avoca Dr &, Bungoona Rd

Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific Pine Tree Ln

Kincumber Library 3 Bungoona Rd

Terrigal Bowling Club 4 Wilson Rd

McDonald’s Avoca Dr KFC 38 Avoca Dr Domino’s Pizza Shop 2/34 Avoca Dr

LISAROW Coles 11 Parsons Rd

NARARA SPAR Niagara Park Shopping Centre ABCOE Factory Outlet 16 Washington Ave

POINT CLARE Acorn Garden Centre 229 Brisbane Water Dr Fairhaven Services Brisbane Water Dr Fare Cravin’ café 209 Brisbane Water Dr

This Little Piggy Eat & Drink 7/51 Brisbane Water Drive & Talinga Ave

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Nautical Village 57 Empire Bay Dr

IGA Shop 7 Village Rd

Bakehouse 2000 36 Empire Bay Dr

Saratoga Medical Centre 1/10 Villge Rd

Kincumber Kebabs 36 Empire Bay Dr

Newsagency 10 Village Rd

Brentwood Village 1 Scaysbrook Dr

Blooms The Chemist Shop 11, Saratoga Shopping Village

Kincumber Public School Avoca Dr Kincumber & District Neighbourhood centre 20-22 Kincumber St Kincumber Community Health Centre 20 Kincumber St

ALDI 310 Trafalgar Ave

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Caltex 656 The Entrance Rd

ALDI 53-59 Brisbane Water Dr

Kincumber Uniting Church 152 Avoca Dr

261-275 Trafalgar Street Corner, West St

Woolworths 3 Parsons Rd

Coles Express 6/8 Pacific Hwy

Kincumber Men’s Shed Killuna Road

Woolworths

Wamberal Newsagency 774 The Entrance Rd

Liquorland 6-8 Central Coast Hwy

Coles Kincumber Village Shopping Centre

Peninsula Village 91 Pozieres Ave

Lisarow Newsagency 13/1 Parsons Rd

BaptistCare Orana Aged Care Centre 193/201 Brisbane Water Dr

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SOMERSBY Waterfall Café 49 Parklands Rd

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Wamberal Surgery 662 The Entrance Rd Pharmacist Advice 658 The Entrance Rd Wamberal Gardens Retirement Village 1 Spencer St Breakers Country Club 64 Dover Rd

WOY WOY Ms Liesl Tesch MP Office 20 Blackwall Rd Peninsula Plaza Blackwall Rd Deepwater Plaza Railway St Peninsula Leisure Centre 243 Blackwall Rd

WYOMING Wyoming Newsagency Shop 6, Wyoming Shopping Village Coles Pacific Hwy ALDI 489 Pacific Hwy KFC 468 Pacific Hwy Adelene Retirement Village 1 Birch Rd

YATTALUNGA Everything but the Kitchen Sink 287 Davistown Rd

Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and Learning Centre Cnr Terrigal Drive and Duffys Rd Terrigal Sands 12-30 Duffys Rd

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Stephen Clarke is named National Town Crier Champion for the fifth time

Clarke was officially named the Champion of Champions by the Guild of Australian Town Criers upon the conclusion of this year’s nationals at Echuca Moama on the Murray River on October 13.

It’s a momentous win for Clarke, making him one of the countries most decorated Town Criers having taken back to back titles after winning last year’s title as well.

The win has also assured his qualification for the World Invitational Town Crier Tournament Championships which are also being hosted by the Guild of Australian Town Criers at Echuca Moama and are scheduled to run from October 15 to 20.

Clarke will be up against some of the best Town Criers from across the globe but said the win at nationals was definitely a confidence booster.

“To have achieved my fifth

Champion of Champions title is a real honour.

“I’m thrilled to be representing the Central Coast and am excited to compete on the world stage,” Clarke said.

During the world championships, Clarke will need to perform four different cries and will face stiff competition from the British and Canadian Town Criers, who Clarke said were always exceptional and the ones to beat.

Following on from his success at nationals and on the cusp of his world’s campaign, Clarke also revealed he’d achieved another milestone, having been successful in his bid to bring the 2020 National Town Crier Championships to the Coast.

“It is such a privilege to be able to bring nationals to the Coast.

“The Guild was very receptive of the proposal and I’m sure this will be a momentous event come September next year,” Clarke said.

Source: Interview, Oct 15 Stephen Clarke, Central Coast Town Crier Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Better mobile coverage on trains

Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, Paul Fletcher, Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, Sydney Trains Chief Executive, Howard Collins, and Telstra Commercial Engineering Executive, Sri Amirthalingam, at the launch

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he recent launch of a mobile base station at Narara will see thousands of commuters start to enjoy greater connectivity during the train trip from the Central Coast to Sydney.

The tower is the first stage of upgrades to mobile coverage and free wi-fi to be delivered as part of a $29M investment by the Federal Government, State Government and Telstra.

There is now free wi fi Lisarow, Mount Colah and Tuggerah train stations.

Work is continuing along the rail corridor to progress the

next stages of the project.

Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, Paul Fletcher, joined Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, and Sydney Trains Chief Executive, Howard Collins, to mark the completion of the first stage of the project at Narara Station.

“This important project will deliver greater connectivity and productivity benefits for commuters along the 68-kilometre Central Coast rail corridor,” Fletcher said.

“The first of 22 planned mobile base stations is now online with free wi-fi being rolled out at 19 train stations between Hornsby and Wyong.

“Building new mobile infrastructure reduces mobile

black spots along this busy rail corridor.”

Wicks said around one in four people living on the Coast commutes to Sydney by train every weekday.

“Sitting idle on a train is just not productive for commuters who need to stay connected to work and family,” she said.

“I have heard from hundreds of commuters about how continuous mobile coverage will improve their daily lives.”

The Federal Government is investing $12M in the project, with an additional $4M from the State Government and $13M from Telstra.

Telstra Commercial Engineering Executive, Sri Amirthalingam, said Telstra

would provide mobile infrastructure including new mobile stations and in-tunnel coverage along some very challenging terrain.

“Telstra is excited to be working with the NSW and Federal Governments on this project,” he said.

Other mobile carriers may seek to co-locate equipment for their services on the new mobile base stations.

The Hornsby to Wyong rail corridor winds through more than 68 kilometres of track, including several tunnels, hills and valleys.

Liesl Tesch MP Member for Gosford How can I help?

Schools and education Community Recognition Awards Anniversary & birthday messages Fair Trading Hospitals and health Main roads Police and Emergency Services Public housing Trains and public transport (02) 4342 4122 20 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy NSW 2256 Gosford News - third page - update.indd 1

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entral Coast Town Crier, Stephen Clarke, has been named Australia’s top Town Crier for the fifth time, after he took out the 2019 National Town Crier Championships.

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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.

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Koori league carnival a Knockout

Koori league carnival a Knockout

Wyong Hospital waiting times among worst in state

New inquiry to assess coal ash impacts

More than 40,000 spectators saw 164 teams compete in the Koori Knockout over the long weekend the first major sports event at the new Regional Sports Complex at Tuggerah.

The latest statistics from the Bureau of Health show that waiting times for surgery and emergency departments at Wyong and Gosford hospitals are among the worst five in the state.

ore than 40,000 A Parliamentary Inquiry by the spectators saw NSW Public Works Committee 164 teams competewill in the Koori examine the legacy oftheKnockout toxiclongcoal over ash from power weekend plants. - the first

More protests planned to stop Wallarah 2 mine

Premier and Cabinet come to Mingara

by Darkinjung Aboriginal Councillors continue joust over Land Council and chairman, Matthew West, LPP said he was proud to

Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) is on the march again – this time in Wyong – to protest Wyong Coal’s Wallarah 2 longwall coal mine in the middle of Central Coast’s water catchment.

Mayor, Lisa Matthews , deflected criticism levelled at Central Coast Men’s grand final teams Council last week by NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, by renewing calls for the State Government to commit funding from “overflowing

from other The State to people Government’s Aboriginal communities introduction in all2020 of a Local over NSW. Photo: (SBS/NITV) See full story, P31 Planning Panel (LPP) for the region has not been welcomed by most Central Coast councillors.

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major sports event at the new Regional Sports Complex at Tuggerah.

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Wyong Hospital waiting times among worst in state

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latest Catley, said in Parliament health when some of our lists for surgery at Wyong surgery blowing out to Wyong

hospitals most vulnerable people and Gosford hospitals over 84,000 patients recorded decreases in the percentage of emergency are waiting three years to has soared according to (84,131),” he said. patients see a specialist?” latest information from “This latest figure department treatment The NSW Government the Bureau of Health. breaks the record set last receiving within recommended has labelled these The Bureau’s April-June quarter, when the waiting across reactions as 2019 quarterly report said list exceeded 80,000 timeframes “ s c a r e m o n g e r i n g ” . Central Coast hospitals patients for the first time. all triage categories In reply to Catley’s were high on the list with “The record 84,131 compared to the same address to Parliament, the highest percentage patients were waiting period in 2018, the report Energy and Environment of patients waiting more for non-urgent said.

“At Gosford Hospital, Minister, Matt Kean, than four hours. procedures like cataract said he would take her Gosford was among removal, knee and 44.6 percent of T3 presentations concerns to the Health the worst five in the state hip replacements and urgent were not seen in the Minister but “no amount with 42.9 percent and tonsillectomies. clinically recommended of scaremongering will Wyong close behind with “Of those, 10 percent were waiting longer than timeframe. the past three months outpatient services are as take away from the fact 35.1 percent. that thison government has Wyong Hospital, long as three years.

Wyong Chronicle focuses news specifically post code areas 2258, 2259,“At 2261, The relating Central toCoast 359 days for their surgery. and nurses there claim Regional invested record amount is The a disgrace,” region on is falling behind www.centralcoastnews.net 2263. full articles anda more can be seen our website “Gosford Hospital 33.5 percent of T2: to be overworked2262, and &“That in health infrastructure the rest of NSW when it exceeded the state emergency presentations Catley said. understaffed.

“People are waiting and health services … comes to quality health average with 10 percent were not seen in The Nurses and ensuring hospitals are services says Wyong MP of patients waiting just the recommended Midwives Association far too long to have vital built, resourced, waiting and Shadow Minister for under a year for surgery timeframe.” has launched a campaign surgery or to even see a times are driven down the Central Coast, David (362 days).

Harris said hospitals specialist to begin with. at Wyong to boost the and families looked after Harris.

“How can the Premier, “In April 2011, there in the state were at nurse-to-patient ratio and by the hospital system”. “breaking point”.

“The health and hospital were just 66,000 patients the four Central Coast in good conscience, tell However, waiting system across the state is waiting for elective Labor MPs are backing the people of NSW that Continued P4 her government has a times in emergency under enormous pressure surgery in NSW.” the fight for the nurses. departments and waiting with the waiting list for strong track record on Both Gosford and Swansea MP, Yasmin

Tuesday last week that statistics from on planned Major investment for the Bureau of Health the health system was broken, and the Central bikethat paths and pedestrian show waiting Coast and Hunter region times for surgery and access hospitals were undere m e r g e n c y resourced but excessive departments at wait times Central Coast Council willin expand emergency Wyong and Gosford departments and on and improve the region’s network hospitals are among surgery lists was not the worst five in the record-breaking worst of it. ofthe pathways with state.

“The state of outpatient levels of investment and the The report points to services within the region is even more dire,” she a 12.5 percent increase first Central Coast said.

Bike Plan and in presentations to “Wait timesAccess for some Central Coast over Pedestrian Wyong emergency

Summerland Point fire trail upgraded

Mine company pleads guilty over injured worker

Several scorching days throughout September were a powerful reminder that summer is just around the corner, and in preparation for the season ahead one of the Central Coast’s key fire

LD Operations Pty Ltd, an employer of workers at Mannering Colliery, entered a plea of guilty when charges under the Work Health and Safety Act brought against the company were heard

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Dredging of Lobster Beach New tea house next, says committee The dredging at Half Tide Rocks Peninsula Village has officially

Dredging of Lobster Beach next, says committee

speak up about planning, says Smith

Deputy mayor Cr Jane Smith has willThesoon move Lobster Beach opened new Teasafety House, works has been a floating line to its tide with adequate margins,outdoor urged the Peninsula community to dredging at on Half to Tide Rocks will soon move on shore opposite Half Tide Rocks to so this work will be critical.” says and Mr surrounding have a say about planning for the take the dredged sanddeck as a slurry Allsop said the area. original to Wagstaff-Killcare Lobster Beach says Community buried past Ettalong Point problem of the channel being Wagstaff-Killcarepresident Community to pipes Association future of the area. andMr Ocean Mike Beach. blocked at Little Box Head was Association president Mr “Wet sand has been deposited largely resolved, but attention Mike Allsop, chair chair Allsop, whowhoisis also also of dune the line on the would still be required for ongoing along the of the Peninsula Waterways beach, allowed to settle and dry, maintenance from time to time Peninsula Committee.Waterways Committee. then distributed by earthmoving given the dynamic nature of the Mr Allsop said that over the last couple of months residents would have seen their “favourite dredge” anchored to the north side of Half Tide Rocks.

“When conditions permit, it has been trimming the channel in that area to meet the design depth and profile for deeper keeled vessels as well as the ferry,” Mr Allsop said.

“This area was not addressed last year as part of the emergency works delivered by the State Government, and is now being funded by a joint Council-State Government program.

“A feature of this stage of the

equipment.”

Mr Allsop said Central Coast Council had been instrumental in the design and execution of the beach works, informed by various professional studies into sand movement patterns, which, he said, would always be there.

“The dredge is due to complete its work at Half Tide Rocks shortly, and will then relocate to the Lobster Beach area to properly widen the channel to allow vessels to pass in opposite directions.

“The current situation is too narrow to permit two large vessels to pass one another on a running

sand banks in the whole area.

He said the association was “very supportive” of the joint program executed by Council and the State Government to keep the waterway open and safe for all users, and especially for continued operation of ferry services.

“The Peninsula Waterways Committee which I chair is active in maintaining a solid track of the status of waterways works and in encouraging all the authorities involved to stand by their commitments,” he said.

New tea house open

Peninsula Village has officially opened its new Tea House, outdoor deck and surrounding area.

Rotary club to hold youth gala ball

Tesch urges Premier to deliver Three-storeyresidents. building proposed The official opening included a cutting and a toast to the underpass not insults for Edribbon James’ site new area.

The Rotary Club of Umina Beach will hold the Central Coast Youth Gala Ball at Gosford RSL Club on Saturday, November 9, from 6pm to 11:30pm.

to “launch” Tim the turtle back into than six months.

Member for Gosford Ms progress Lieslfor more A roast chicken shop at 323- 325 Staff and residents of Peninsula his home in the revamped Tea House pond.

Village were West joined for St, he opening Tesch has called on NSW Premier Umina Beach, will have a A town crier was on hand to on Tuesday, October 1, by children help officially welcomebuilding Tim the Ms Gladys Berejiklian to deliver three-storey from the Umina Kids Club and commercial Turtle and his fish friends back Wallaby St Early Learning Centre. the Village with thecurrently help of the funding for a rail underpassCentral at behind it, if antochildren. application Coast Councillor Chris Holstein attended, along SOURCE: Railway St, Woy Woy,SOURCE: instead of onofexhibition with members the board of is approved.

Newsletter, 1 Oct, 2019 Website, 3 Oct 2019 Mike Allsop, WTKCA management and families of the Shane Neaves, Peninsula Village throwing insults at Central Coast

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Peninsula should speak up about planning, says Smith

Residents asked about Empire Residents urged to keep cars Trivia night for RSPCA shelter Baymayor flood management locked public submissions, and The council adopted the ward to address matters by ward in their consider Deputy Cr Jane Smith has urged the Peninsula

approach at its October 8 meeting,

first planning statement.

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to discuss the process for the

“This approach would help comprehensive plan, including the the motion from Cr community to have a say accepting Empire Bay residents are being The Central Coast RSPCA ensure trivia their cars communitykeep engagement process. the Residents strategic prioritiesshould about planning for the future Smith. workshop has taken place It agreed to hold community and local character of the former of the area. asked to have their say on meetings the night locked and bebutThat careful they councilstowould be adequately the outcomeswhere have not been engagement in each attracted 260 guests Cr Smith said it was generally considered in the development of made public. ward to discuss the statement agreed floodplain that renewal study was latest for their the fundraiser at the Everglades stored car keys,Thethe Rotary Club of the new council’s strategic vision,’’ decision taken at the July which will become the primary needed on the Peninsula but the the Department of Planning 22 meeting did not include the strategic tool to express the local catchment.

Country Club on September 16.

Woy Woy hastabling been told in talk by community needed a strong voice website stated. of any of the discussions. desired future of an area. about where they wanted things “This would be police. particularly The draft consolidated local She said the statement would local such as open space, commercial, need to look at the capacity for relevant while new councils are environment plan will be presented industrial and residential areas and growth in the areas and whether developing a new consolidated to the council, possibly before the transport infrastructure needs. the roads were a limiting factor.

Local Environment Plan for the end of the year.

“I think that the Peninsula is an The council’s draft urban spatial She said the statement would amalgamated area.” area that does have constraints,’’ The fullgive articles www.centralcoastnews.net the highand level more directioncan for allbe seen on line on our websiteCouncil is working on a new plan, currently out on public she said, citing the two roads going thaton dealwww.peninsulanews.info with their ward. consolidated plan for the Coast as exhibition until October 24, is a can alsostatement be seen five wards and theThey Comprehensive in and going out of the area.

Mr Murphy will provide a well as a comprehensive plan. framework for the Local Strategic Local Environment Plan would Cr Smith was successful in monthly councillor planning In July, when she was still Planning Statement. provide the rules. getting Central Coast Council to At its July 22 meeting, the Cr Smith said it was her workshop so interested councillors mayor, Cr Smith put forward a adopt a ward-based approach personal view that council needed could be provided with information mayoral minute to the council in councillors noted that this in to the Local Strategic Planning to work on the Statement before and updates on planning matters an attempt to get the council staff effect commenced the process Statement that by law Council making any dramatic changes to such as the statement, strategic to concentrate on work on the new of developing a comprehensive

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n response to Godfrey Franz’ letter published in Coast News edition 215, there is obviously behind the scenes activity by the Brisbane Water Branch (BWB) of the Liberal Party (LP) to prompt an open letter to Central Coast Council CEO, Gary Murphy.

Why didn’t the Liberal Party Branch recommend to the Premier and Minister for Planning that the proposed Gosford Library be declared State Significant?

Why have proposed waste sites at Somersby been declared State Significant, while valuable infrastructure is treated as a political football?

The BWB of the LP’s agenda is to restrict the Council’s responsibilities to ‘Rates, Rubbish and Roads’ as advised, while the Liberal Party takes control of development in NSW. There is urgent need to

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions investigate this subjective objection to the CEO. Godfrey Franz and the members of the Liberal branch are ignorant of the activities performed by the Gosford library and staff.

When did Godfrey Franz and Party members last visit a local library and observe the activities provided by Librarians?

My conclusion is, from the open letter, that members of the local Liberal Branch have not attended any local library because, they fervently believe every library specialises in the

internet as reported by Mr Franz.

As the action by the Branch was supported unanimously, it must be accepted that local libraries are a no-go zone for Liberal Party supporters.

How did the Branch obtain information to inform its members?

Were the members informed or only partially informed before they were asked to vote on the recommendation?

I certainly have more observations opposing the Liberal Party’s open letter, however any objection will receive an ideological response to support the State Government’s development agenda.

Background research and attention to detail are not featured at Liberal Party meetings.

They must be short meetings, totally Liberal.

Letter, Sep 17 Norm Harris, Umina

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rom a survey of the visitors to the Gosford District Open Gardens event on September 28-29, we learned that the advertisements placed in the three Central Coast Newspapers, Coast Community News, Wyong Regional Chronicle and Peninsula News, attracted more people to come to our event than any other form of media advertising that was used.

The generous advertising discounts given to not-

FORUM for-profit organisations such as ours enabled large advertisements and editorials to be placed in the three editions covering all areas of the Central Coast which resulted in our event being extremely successful.

We thank the CEO, Cec Bucello, and all the staff for their help and consideration during our advertising campaign and for producing excellent, factual and interesting local newspapers.

Email, Oct 3 Dot Kite, Gosford District Open Gardens Committee

Council needs to work with Liberal MP

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he truth often hurts, this appears to be what has happened with Central Coast Council (Council has failed to bow to bullying, edition 217).

Our local State Member, Adam Crouch, has obviously become a thorn in the side of Council.

I suspect, given the makeup of the Council, this is more political than anything else.

There’s an old saying give credit where credit is due.

We thus might acknowledge the good work Crouch has

FORUM done for the Coast.

If only Council would match Crouch’s drive, determination and enthusiasm.

He has the ability and does get things done.

Instead of fighting a well intentioned and capable Crouch, Council should pull out all stops, put politics aside and work with him.

It’s in the Coast’s best interest.

We all stand to benefit.

Email, Oct 5 John George, Terrigal

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Conservatorium location and regional library need a re-think

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he announcement of an upgrade to the Central Coast Conservatorium (edition 217) is welcome news, although the details of the proposal are vague, and the drawing of what is, presumably, the new facade of the building is uninformative.

The present building is historically interesting, and it is not clear how the somewhat overbearing new entrance will be integrated with the original building, but I take it that the Conservatorium management is satisfied that the results will be satisfactory.

However, if this small renovation is seen as locking in the location of the Conservatorium to the fundamentally unsuitable site that it now occupies, there should, perhaps, be further consideration of the project.

Ms Braund seems to be assuming that, following these improvements, the chimerical concert hall will automatically be located on an extension of the site, even though the position is topographically unsuitable and access to it is miserably poor, particularly for anybody elderly or handicapped.

The location of any concert hall is a vexed issue.

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions I have pointed out, on several occasions, that Gosford is far from the population centre of the city, that access to it is difficult for a large percentage of residents, and that Gosford’s future should focus on the promotion of a high-density residential precinct, oriented to the railway station and the lake.

A concert hall is not a natural adjunct to a precinct of this kind and neither, incidentally, is a Conservatorium, that would be better located in conjunction with a university campus at Ourimbah.

As far as I know, there is no business plan for a concert

hall, no suggestion of the potential patron pool and no analysis of where these patrons live and how they will access such a facility.

Yet, one would have thought that this kind of study was a prerequisite for committing $30M of public money, even if this estimate is not subject to the usual “revision” that inevitably accompanies such flimsily thought through proposals.

Something of the same can be said for the regional library proposition.

The idea of a monumental central library is technologically obsolete and socially irrelevant, at a time when the priority should be for a network of linked community libraries, each closely associated with a customer base.

It is difficult to imagine any use of a regional library that could not be better satisfied through online access to information repositories and on-demand material delivery services.

If libraries are to remain a recreational and educational resource for future generations, they must become familiar landmarks in daily life.

Yet, I venture to say that the vast majority of young adults couldn’t locate their local library now, and the idea of some isolated edifice in Gosford providing a realistic regional service to the social media oriented generation is ridiculous.

While I rarely agree with Mr Adam Crouch, his characterisation of the Council as “in chaos” seems to resonate with a significant proportion of ratepayers.

It would have been encouraging if the new Mayor had shown any signs of grasping the city’s priorities, but her two main concerns are the next election (i.e. keeping her seat) and holding out the begging bowl to state and federal governments.

Not a good look to the start of her term.

Email, Oct 6 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

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Time’s up on liquor store malpractice

mystery shopper sting at bottle shops across the former Gosford and Wyong Local Government Areas has helped boost the checking of ID of customers who look under age.

Liquor and Gaming NSW and the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) joined forces for the operation, which saw the rate of ID checks jump to nearly 80 per cent.

Liquor and Gaming NSW Director of Compliance Operations, Sean Goodchild, said the compliance check helped educate and support bottle shops to stay on the right side of the law.

“Mystery shoppers who looked under 18 were sent to buy alcohol from bottle shops around the Central Coast,” Goodchild said.

“Results showed that 67 per cent of bottle shops

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were checking the mystery shoppers’ ID. “We used this information to speak to licensees who didn’t check ID and help them with strategies to prevent it happening again.

“To test the success of these visits, mystery shoppers went back to the same bottle shops.

“This time ID checking rose to 73 per cent,” Goodchild said.

CCLHD Health Promotion Officer, Hannah Bartman, said following this initial success,

another round of mystery shoppers visited the bottle shops and the percentage checking ID increased again to nearly 80 per cent.

“The results and the willingness of Central Coast bottle shops to take them on board and improve their ID checking practices, demonstrate that this approach can help bottle shops stay on the right side of the law, avoid being fined or prosecuted, and protect minors from harm,” Bartman said.

Goodchild said serving alcohol to minors is one of the most serious offences under the NSW liquor laws, due the high risks of harm.

“Venues caught serving minors can face hefty penalties including fines up to $11,000 and liquor licence suspensions or disqualifications,” he said.

Source: Media release, Oct 3 Claire Beaver, Liquor, Gaming and Racing NSW

Truck involved in a hit and run accident

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Brisbane Water Police wish to speak to the driver of the truck pictured

risbane Water Police are appealing for information after a truck with a boat trailer

Kincumber, on Sunday, September 29. collided with another vehicle on Empire Bay Dr,

At about 2:30pm, a white Volkswagon Golf was being driven south on Empire Bay Dr, Kincumber, in the left hand lane, when a one tonne truck with trailer and boat has merged from the right hand lane without care, colliding with the driver’s side of the Volkswagon Golf causing it to spin out.

The driver of the truck, a Caucasian male believed to be aged in his 20’s, stopped in Kerta Rd and returned briefly before leaving without exchanging details.

Brisbane Water Police obtained CCTV image from a nearby business depicting the truck and trailer involved in the accident.

Source: Website, Oct 10 Brisbane Water Police District

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Clown Doctor’s Roadside Appeal coming to the Coast

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entral Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) and The Humour Foundation’s Clown Doctors will be bringing laughter from the wards of Gosford Hospital to our local roads from October 22 to 25 when the 2019 Clown Doctors Roadside Appeal gets underway.

All funds raised from the annual Appeal will stay on the Central Coast and will help the Clown Doctors continue their monthly visits to Gosford Hospital.

“While our expert teams work to care for patients with medicines and therapies, the Clown Doctors provide that important dose of fun which can transform how treatment is received,” said

CCLHD Director of Women, Children and Families, Louise Waymouth.

“Distraction is a powerful tool and the Clown Doctors are masters in this, using the magic of jokes, songs and play to replace fear, discomfort and sometimes even pain with smiles and laughter.

“The difference that this makes to the children that we see is incredible.

“It allows them to just be kids during a time when they are surrounded by so much unfamiliarity.

“For our adult patients, this joy is just as evident as the Clown Doctors ease stress and encourage different perspectives and conversations on our wards and in our clinics,” Waymouth said.

As part of the appeal volunteers will be donating

their time to run fundraising collections points in Tascott, Wamberal and Kanwal over the Appeal’s four days.

“Watch out for their colourful wigs, bright pink collection buckets, tap-and-go EFTPOS machines and signature Clown Doctors coats and cut-out smiles,” Waymouth said.

“This is our fourth year of the Clown Doctors Roadside Appeal and each year we are blown away by the support that comes from the Central Coast community.

“Coasties are so generous in their donations and are always keen to have a laugh with us on the side of the road. It’s always a great few days for us,” said Ian Doig, Fundraising Manager at The Humour Foundation.

Source: Media release, Oct 15 Central Coast Health

Nominations are open for Stars of the Central Coast 2020

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ominations are now open for the 2020 Stars of the Central Coast campaign.

The campaign is a fundraising event that sees Central Coast residents, business leaders and public figures partnered with a professional dancer to raise funds for the Cancer Council.

The campaign culminates in a grand performance at Gosford’s Laycock St Theatre and in the six months the campaign runs, the participating ‘stars’ are challenged to learn a full dance routine whilst battling it out to raise the most funds.

The campaign is coordinated

by the Central Coast Branch of the Cancer Council and has seen more than 60 Central Coast locals raise over $800,000 for the cancer charity since its inception six years ago.

The 2019 campaign saw the local stars compete as couples for the first time and was one of the most successful campaigns yet, raising more than $120,00.

Cancer Council NSW Central Coast Branch Community Relations Coordinator, Jaynie Moloney, is calling for nominations.

“Stars of the Central Coast is a fantastic journey of fun, fundraising and jazz hands.

“If you think you know somebody who would make a fantastic community star for our 2020 line up, we would love to hear from you.

“Star nominees must be passionate community or industry leaders, with strong networks, who would be up for the challenge to jump outside of their comfort zone to fundraise, dance and make a huge difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families,” Ms Moloney said.

Nominations can be made by contacting the Central Coast branch of the Cancer Council.

Source: Website, Oct 15 Jaynie Moloney, Stars of the Central Coast

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Henry Kendall Aged Care Wyoming to close

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t will be the end of an era when Henry Kendall Aged Care, Wyoming, closes its doors at the end of October, after 34 years of serving elderly residents.

Despite a $2M investment since aged care provider, Allity, acquired the building in 2013, the decision was made in September to shut the facility, with 40 of its 69 residents already having moved to alternate accommodation.

Henry Kendall Operations Manager, Deborah Karam, said the home was a landmark that had served the community well.

“Henry Kendall is an older home, and it has become evident over time that the building cannot be modified extensively enough to meet the accommodation needs,

Cut to Midwifery Group Practice staff numbers explained

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expectations, and preferences of residents going forward,” she said.

“Meanwhile there is no shortage of vacant aged care places on the Central Coast.

“Newer homes with better facilities continue to open in the region, with a total of 525 aged care places to become available over the next five years.

“With more choice than ever on their doorstep, we feel our residents will be better served in other, newer homes in the local area.

“That’s why, after much consideration, we have decided to initiate the process of closing the home.”

Karam said that over recent years, many residents had also become eligible for specialist

disability housing under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

“We have been working closely with each of our residents, alongside their families and representatives, to make sure that their next home meets their individual care needs and personal preferences,” she said.

“We are also supporting our 94 full-time and parttime staff with options for re-deployment, as well as outplacement services, including resume writing and interviewing skills.

“Many of our care staff already work part-time in other homes in the area, so there’s a good chance that our residents will continue to see familiar faces when they move.

“Our commitment to our residents and our employees is to keep disruption to a minimum and to make sure that everyone involved is fully supported throughout the transition process.”

Source: Media release, Oct 15 Apollo Communications for Henry Kendall Aged Care

Dr John Caska Dr Susan Molesworth Dr Kishore Pradhan

embers of the Midwifery Group Practice which operates across the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), say they are shocked and saddened that two full-time positions are to be cut from the service without any consultation.

But CCLHD CEO, Dr Andrew Montague, said two “rotating” positions had not been cut, but redirected into areas of maternity where they were needed most.

NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) General Secretary, Judith Kiedja, said members were disappointed to first hear about the staffing change via the media.

“Unfortunately we’re seeing a trend emerge with CCLHD and a lack of appropriate consultation with our members, or our association, directly,” Kiedja said.

“Under the nurses’ and midwives’ State Award, the LHD is required to consult with us regarding any changes to staffing or service delivery.

“These midwives are extremely dedicated and highly experienced professionals.

“They offer midwifery led continuity of care to almost one third of the births planned on the Central Coast.”

The NSWNMA confirmed it was urgently seeking

consultation on the planned staff reallocations from the LHD and members of the Wyong and Gosford Hospital branches were also contacting local Members of Parliament to highlight their concerns.

But Montague said no midwifery positions would be cut across the service.

“At the moment we have 14 Full time Equivalent (FTE) midwives operating through the Practice at Gosford and eight at Wyong, with two rotating roles, which can be (directed) through the different parts of maternity,” he said.

“On a yearly basis, we look at where demand is for midwifery services.

“When we look at the number of women using the Practice model, 14 at Gosford and eight at Wyong is sufficient, so we have decided to place those two rotating roles into our birthing suites.

“But we will keep an eye on demand over the next 6-12 months and if we see changes which indicate we need to increase staffing, that’s what we’ll do.”

Montague said the LHD was also recruiting 10.6 FTE midwives across all of its maternity services to replace casual or temporary positions.

Source: Media release, Oct 3 NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association Interview, Oct 11 CCLHD CEO, Dr Andrew Montague Reporter: Terry Collins

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Young people encouraged to access a headspace kit

ach year around 950,000 young Australians (aged 12 to 25) will be affected by a mental health issue.

hey knit, sew, bake, create hand made products and plan fundraising activities to purchase state of the art equipment for the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) and this past financial year, volunteers from the Coast’s five local auxiliaries have raised more than $130,000 for the region’s primary health sector.

fundraising activities and events.

Some of the equipment purchased during the 2018-19 financial year included: ECG machines, humidifiers, finger pulse oximeters, Doppler ultrasounds, Agilia infusion, and Hovermatt transfer systems.

They have also supplied items like blood pressure monitors, standing aids, shower chairs, wheelchairs, rehabilitation equipment, medication trolleys and a specialist wound chair.

“We are extremely grateful to Gosford, Woy Woy, Long Jetty, Ourimbah and Wyong Auxiliaries for their support.

“Their dedication and hard work means that our patients can benefit from the latest equipment on our wards and in our clinics,” Dr Andrew Montague, Chief Executive, CCLHD said.

“Within our hospitals and healthcare facilities, we work in teams to deliver the best possible care to patients and families.

“We cannot thank them enough,” Dr Montague said.

The five Auxiliaries sell their goods in various ways throughout the year, including at regular hospital stalls, kiosks, and some have a trolley service.

They also conduct other

Source: Media release, Oct 1 Central Coast Local Health District

Marking headspace day, which was celebrated on October 9, Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health, Emma McBride, joined with headspace Central Coast personnel, to encourage young people to access a headspace kit.

“The digital and physical kits have been developed with input from young people to bring to life seven tips for a healthy headspace,” McBride said.

The tips include advice on a number of topics ranging from cutting back on risky behaviours to how to create lasting connections.

“Nationally, Headspace has assisted 520,000

young people since it was established in 2006, but we know that close to a million Australians aged 12 to 25 will face a mental health challenge each year.

“The majority of young people with mental health difficulties do not access services.

“We know that the waiting

time to access headspace when a young person is in crisis, is too long.

“This government must also move ahead on delivering the new headspace centres it promised during the election campaign.

“Labor looks forward to working with the government to invest in early intervention

and prevention and to address waiting times and unmet demand for services,” McBride said.

Both headspace Gosford and Lake Haven took part in headspace day.

Source: Media release, Oct 9 Jackie Pearson, Office of Emma McBride MP

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Night of Notables historical assessment held

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Students ready for life

ear 11 students at Terrigal High School have successfully graduated from the Life Ready Program.

Life Ready is a 25 hour course designed to prepare and support senior students as they encounter situations related to health and safety

as they become more independent and gain more responsibilities.

It focuses on offering opportunities for students to build the functional knowledge and skills for life post school.

As part of their last session, teachers conducted an Amazing Race down Terrigal Haven with the race consisting of helping people in the

community, testing physical fitness, solving puzzles and riddles, cleaning the local environment, becoming familiar with Terrigal High School’s core values and interacting with fellow members of the community.

Source: Website, Sep 27 Tania Turik, Terrigal High School

Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte and Anne Boleyn were all present at the Night of Notables

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ear 8 History students at Gosford High School rounded out their studies by holding a Night of Notables historical assessment.

historical figure studied in class for the performance.

The evening also doubled as a learning exercise with students challenged to produce display stalls about their chosen historical figure as well as a period appropriate costume reflective of the garb their figure would likely have worn.

Principal, Michael Smith, said the evening was a resounding success with the months of preparations student put

The performance was the culmination of everything students had learnt in their History course throughout Term 3, with students tasked to take on the persona of a

into the night really shining through.

“Students put up their stalls and interacted with parents as part of their assessment.

“Complete with accents and props they played their parts beautifully.

“HSIE staff were very proud,” Smith said.

Source: Website, Sep 30 Michael Smith, Gosford High School

Ag Farm welcomes calf and piglets

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arara Valley High School’s Agriculture Farm has welcomed some new spring arrivals this term.

newborn calf, Mabel, as well as the acquisition of the farm’s first ever piglets.

“Our very own Sandy gave birth to Mabel earlier this term and both mother and daughter are doing well.

“Our Agriculture kids will have the pleasure of naming

Agriculture students are celebrating the arrival of

Source: Website, Sep 23 Samoan Forrest, Narara Valley High School

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hertsey Primary School has celebrated its 50th anniversary on September 21 with a school fair.

The fair featured a range of activities including amusement rides, live entertainment, an art showcase with a historical photo exhibition

and the unveiling of a new commemorative plaque at the school.

The entirety of the school community was welcome to attend the event which also featured a number of displays and activities hosted by current students.

Relieving Principal, Karen

Auinger, said the fair was a huge success.

“I’m sure anyone who attended will agree it was a fabulous day”, Auinger said.

Source: Newsletter, Sep 27 Karen Auinger, Chertsey Primary School

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End of schooling can be traumatic

here were tears from students, staff and parents at high schools across the Coast as school’s formally farewelled their Classes of 2019.

As is tradition at many schools across the former Gosford LGA, Year 12 were treated to several special events in their final week of school, such as Students versus Teachers sporting events, dress up days and

even a few Muck Up Days, all leading up to their graduation ceremonies, which took place across the Coast from September 23 to 26.

Many schools chose to hold a schoolwide farewell to send off their Year 12’s on the culmination of 13 years of schooling.

Others opted for a more intimate farewell with just the graduating cohort, their families and invited guests.

With school behind them, the Coast’s Class of 2019 is

now preparing for their final academic hurdle, the HSC, with formals soon to follow.

Source: Websites, Oct 1 Henry Kendall High School Central Coast Grammar School Gosford High School Kariong Mountains High School St Joseph’s Catholic College Narara Valley High School Green Point Christian College Lisarow High School St Edward’s Catholic College Erina High School Dilon Luke, Journalist

Council seeking youth leaders for Y4Y action team

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entral Coast Council is inviting aspiring youth leaders to become members for the Youth For Youth (Y4Y) action team and make a difference to the lives of young people on the Coast.

Applications are now open for membership of Y4Y, a team of 12 young people who will champion youth-led initiatives and ideas take shape across the region.

Council’s Director of Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the program engaged and empowered young people through action, advocacy and collaboration.

“Council is committed to working with the young people of the Central Coast to ensure they feel respected and a valued part of the community,” Vaughan said.

“This group represents a fantastic opportunity for young people to have their voice heard and make a difference.

“We are looking for young people who are keen to be actively involved in enhancing the Coast as a great place for young people to live, work and play,” she added.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said the program is a great opportunity to develop leadership and decision-making skills and effectively contribute to the community.

“Young people will be supported to develop their leadership skills and drive youth lead initiatives and ideas,” Mayor Matthews said.

“Members develop and deliver events, activities and a range of resources for young people.

“For example, this year’s Y4Y team have delivered an annual youth forum, assisted in the development of our Youth Strategy and have

been involved in organising two fantastic youth events to be held during November, including a 5km fun/run walk to promote positive health and wellbeing and a life skills expo.

“This program is open for participants aged 14-24 who live, work, or study on the Central Coast.

“I encourage all young people who want to make a difference to apply,” Mayor Matthews said.

Program participants will be invited to attend a welcome lunch in December, participate in a three-day-leadership camp in January 2020, and will play a part in Youth Week in April 2020.

Applications for the Y4Y program close October 27 with successful applicants announced in early December.

Source: Media release, Oct 11 Central Coast Council Media

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Kyla takes the cake

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osford’s original Cake Boss, Kyla Daniels, has added another accolade to her recipe for success, having taken out the number one Wedding Cake Designer Award for the third year running at the Brides Choice Awards.

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A self-taught baker, Daniels first rose to prominence when her enraptured social media following, obsessed with her cake-art creations, gave her the push she needed to open her first store in North Wyong.

After enjoying a period of success, Daniels opened her Gosford store on Watt St in 2017 and now works out of it fulltime, creating a range of unique goodies for her shopfront whilst also working on commissions for event cakes, including the wedding

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thank the brides that voted for her.

“I am absolutely gobsmacked to have just been awarded the number one Wedding Cake Designer Award for the third year in a row.

“Ironically, due to my workload with several wedding cakes needing creating, I couldn't attend, but a huge thank you goes out to my helpers who flew the Cakes By Kyla flag and lifted the trophy on my behalf.

“And of course, to all my brides that not only chose me to make their cake, but voted for me, this is dedicated to you all.

“What a feeling.

“What a moment,” Daniels said.

Source: Website, Oct 1-6 Kyla Daniels, Cakes By Kyla Dilon Luke, Journalist

Gosford Musical Society has received a $200,000 grant

osford Musical Society (GMS) has been announced as the latest recipient of Stronger Communities Funding from the NSW Government, with Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, delivering a $200,000 cheque to GMS members on October 15.

According to Crouch, the funds will be used to purchase new equipment to help the GMS expand its operations and improve members’ overall ability to put on world class productions on the Coast.

“There are more than 450 members of Gosford Musical Society that present three senior and two junior shows to a total audience of 20,000 people each year.

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Now known throughout Gosford for her stunning creations, Daniels’ cupcakes have also taken the Coast’s capital by storm.

In its first two days of operations the Gosford store sold out before a full day’s trade, with Daniels selling over 1200 cupcakes in less than eight hours.

She’s since sold more than 125,000 cupcakes as of this October with that number climbing everyday.

Daniels also likes to give back to the community and holds decorating classes for adults and kids whenever she can find the time.

Indeed, she’s been so swamped with orders that she wasn’t even able to attend the Brides Choice Awards Ceremony.

On her win Daniels said she was humbled and wished to

“Gosford Musical Society contributes to a significant share of live theatre on the Central Coast and I am proud that the $200,000 in funding will support their work,” Crouch said.

Audiences will enjoy immediate benefits of the $200,000 grant in GMS’ production of Les Misérables this October and November, with the purchase of new percussion instruments.

The funding will also be used to upgrade computer hardware and information systems for the GMS costume section; upgrade the bathroom, kitchen and GMS Shed and enable the purchase of equipment for volunteers.

GMS President, Ros English, said a high standard of musical theatre is only possible through the dedication of volunteers.

“Our incredibly skilled team of

building, painting, costuming, and set contraction volunteers welcomes the generosity of the NSW Government in providing a safer and healthier environment with increased durability and quality across a wide spectrum of theatrical production,” English said.

“Gosford Musical Society was formed 72 years ago and has become a high quality provider of facilities for members and theatre-goers alike.

“GMS continues to develop opportunities for young and mature performers, musicians, craftspeople and helpers, building and nurturing talent, friendships, and theatrical experiences to last a lifetime,” she said.

Source: Media release, Oct 15 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch MP

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Keepers estimate more than 100 healthy new baby funnelwebs were born into the world, marking a significant achievement for the Park following the launch of its spider container, a room filled with 3,000 funnel web spiders, to contribute to both research of the species and the Park’s antivenom program.

Ten more egg sacs are expected to hatch very soon.

The Park’s Head of Spiders, Kane Christensen, said the aim was to milk 3,000 spiders annually, with the raw venom to be sent to Seqirus, where antivenom is created for

hospitals around Australia.

“We’re so excited to call this a step in a right direction and a true indication on how hard our keepers are working,” Christensen said.

“The spiders will eventually become a crucial part of education and hopefully the antivenom program.

“But we cannot express how important it is that we still receive spiders handed in from the public.

“Catching funnel webs can be a safe practice for sensible adults.

“When collecting spiders, adults should be equipped with a spider safety kit, including a glass jar with air holes in the lid, and a plastic ruler to guide the spider into the jar.

Source: Media release, Oct 11 Australian Reptile Park

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The Great Chicken Run will be a highlight of Mangrove Mountain Fair

n preparation for this weekend’s Mangrove Mountain and Districts Country Fair, a team of lady chickens have been in training for The Great Chicken Run, one of the many attractions at this year’s Fair.

he Australian Reptile Park at Somersby has more than 100 new residents, thanks to the recent opening of the first funnel web egg sac bred in captivity.

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Staged for the first time last year, a starting field of about six chickens will line up to chase a remote-controlled toy monster truck with a box of chicken food, around a racing circuit several times to see who crosses the winner’s line first.

“Our chicken races are based on the RSPCA-approved ones held daily in Winton in Central Queensland,” said Country Fair spokesperson, Shane Eastman.

“Our chickens are muchloved and very well looked after.

“They all have names, and they have been training for a couple of weeks, chasing the remote-controlled truck and eating out of it, but with chickens being chickens, it is bound to be hilarious to watch.

“Last year, Red Rocket and Purple People-Eater proved to be the fastest, but this year, as the field will change every race to allow us to spell and rotate the chickens, who knows who will win.

“Not only is this a total crowd

pleaser, especially when some chickens decide to turn around and run backwards, but all this fun is also for a good cause.

“All proceeds from the Mangrove Mountain Country Fair go back to all the local community groups in the Mountain Districts areas.

“So, the local Soccer Club, the Pony Club, the Scouts, the Guides, local Primary Schools and many others receive some much-needed operating money in the form of grants from the Country Fair,” Eastman continued.

“In return, most of the stalls are manned by members of these various groups, volunteering their time to help the community.

“There really is something quite unique about our Country Fair.

“You can feel the positive, supportive atmosphere from the time you walk into the Fair,” Eastman said.

The free to attend community event will be on from 10am to 4pm at Wisemans Ferry Rd, Mangrove Mountain, on October 19.

“It is one of the most enjoyable, family-friendly events on the Central Coast.

“Make sure you go along and cheer for your favourite chicken,” Eastman said.

Source: Media release, Oct 15 Shane Eastman, Mangrove Mountain and Districts Country Fair

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Over 300 garage sales this weekend

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ntique addicts, b a c k y a r d connoisseurs, serious bargain hunters and the rest of the Central Coast are gearing up for the Coast’s ninth annual Garage Sale Trail, on the weekend of October 1920.

Central Coast Council is encouraging the community to get out and about to meet the neighbours and unearth some hidden treasure as they follow the trail, with more than 300 garage sales (among the highest number of sales in the state) registered across the Coast.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said the award-winning sustainability community event was a fun and social way to promote reuse, reduce waste to landfill and enable fundraising.

“It is great to see so many of our residents embracing this opportunity to turn trash into treasure and make a positive impact on the environment,” Mayor Matthews said.

“We are expecting thousands of shoppers to hit the streets in search of a bargain and there

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Nab a bargain, explore the Coast or just have a yarn with the neighbours because the Central Coast Garage Sale Trail is back

will be plenty up for grabs with more than 40,000 items listed for sale.

“Whether you are after clothes, kitchenware, bric-abrac or even something a bit out of the ordinary, the Garage Sale Trail is the perfect place to find pre-loved treasures,” she added.

Council Unit Manager, Waste Services and Business Development, Andrew Pearce, said it was not too late for sellers to register their garage sale.

“Residents can register sales

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right up to the weekend, so if you have something in good condition that you are thinking of throwing out that could be sold instead, make sure you join this incredible community movement.

“Our community’s commitment to reuse means there is the opportunity for more than 50 tonnes of items to change hands this weekend rather than being sent to landfill,” Pearce said.

Source: Media release, Oct 14 Central Coast Council Media

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The workshops will be spearheaded by community figures, creatives and leading experts, and cover a range of topics including psychology, visual arts, meditation and poetry.

Salus Creative Director, Elio Gatti, said the Project was commissioned to ensure that locals had an outlet to frame discussions regarding mental

Elio Gatti is bringing his Creative Wellbeing Project to the Coast

health and general wellbeing in a creative setting.

“The figures on mental health in Australia are alarming, especially because they are increasing with time.

“According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, in any one year, one in five Australians aged 16-85 experiences a common mental disorder (Australia’s Health 2014).

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A full program of events including session leaders, class times and locations is available on the Salus Creative website.

Gatti said classes were being kept intentionally small to ensure participants were able to get the most out of their experience and that registration, even for the free events, was essential.

Source: Media release, Oct 15 Elio Gatti, Salus Creative

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Free digital literacy skills classes for small business owners

he Rotary Club of Gosford North is spearheading a small business shift on the Central Coast by providing digital literacy skills classes for small business owners.

“Small Businesses are the life blood of the Central Coast economy, and it’s not difficult to see the impact they make.

“A recent study of Central Coast businesses showed that 23 per cent of those businesses have only a low basic level of digital tools and engagement.

“This is over twice the national average of 11 per cent, showing that we are well behind in keeping up with the digital business world,” said Rotary’s Graham Black.

“These figures are frightening.

“If many businesses don’t do something to activate their businesses digitally, research says we could lose up to 80 per cent of them.

“Competitors with up to date

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digital skills are commanding a major share of the market, so let’s help to upskill these businesses with a free workshop sponsored by our Rotary Club,” Black said.

These statistics have prompted Rotary to reach out to local Digital Transformation Agency, The Fifth Element, to put together a Free Digital Transformation workshop for Central Coast business people.

The hands on workshop is titled, Ramp up Digital Skills in your Business, and will be held at Gosford RSL from 9:30am to 12:30pm on November 13.

“It will focus on helping business owners to understand what digital transformation means to them, how they will benefit and how to plan to move their business forward,” Black said.

Other topics covered will include: the benefits of maximising websites, emails, directories, digital marketing, technology, social media, digital security, and identifying the barriers that you and your business face.

The Fifth Element Director, Jacinta Outlaw, said: “We are also a business based on the

Central Coast, so when Rotary approached us to help with this initiative, we were delighted to be able to help.

“A thriving economy on the Coast is the key to our future and the future of the Central Coast lifestyle we all enjoy.”

The workshop is free, but attendees are asked to register through Fifth Element’s website.

Source: Media release, Oct 8 Graham Black, Rotary Club of Gosford North

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THURSDAY, OCT 17

The Spindrift Saga return WEDNESDAY, OCT 23 Bicentenary of the Birth of THURSDAY, OCT 31 Kids Day Out 20th for their ‘Still Smiling’ Tour, the Bab Celebration, Birthday, Night of Hope - Cancer National Water Week: Avoca Beach Hotel, The Art House Wyong, Strasso Returns To Australia Narara Valley High Care Fundraiser, With Brand New ShowWhizzy Waterdrop Ticketed, 8:30pm - 12pm Ticketed, 7pm School, Ticketed, The Bon Pavillion Gosford, The Chocolate Diet, Storytime, 10am - 3pm Ticketed, 7pm The Art House Wyong, Waterwatch Training Umina Library, Free - no SUNDAY, OCT 27 cckdo.org Ticketed, 31/10 - 1/11, Day, booking’s required, National Water Week: 7pm & 9:15pm Avoca Beachside Markets, 10.30am Wamberal Lagoon, Whizzy Waterdrop MONDAY, NOV 4 Heazlett Park Foreshore, Booking’s required, Storytime, National Water Week: Samba Classes With Carol 9am - 2pm History Hounds, 9am - 1pm Bateau Bay Library, Whizzy Waterdrop Freitas, waterwatch@cen.org.au Tuggerah Library, Free - no booking’s Storytime, Drought Relief Benefit Central Coast Dance Center, No Booking Required, required, 11am Tuggerah Library, Concert and Dance, Booking’s required, Wyong Fairtrade Fair, 10:30am 1:30am Free - no booking’s The Entrance Leagues 5 week program, every Wyong Baptist Church, THURSDAY, OCT 24 required, 11am Club, 2:30pm Thursday TUESDAY, NOV 5 10am - 3pm Maker’s Mixer: Professional A-League: Central Coast Development and Mariners v Newcastle Jets, Networking Evening, Central Coast Stadium, The Savoy Long Jetty, 6:30pm Free - Booking’s required, Hands Like Houses, 6:45pm - 8:30pm Central Coast Leagues Art Exhibition: Club, Five Colours Blue, Ticketed, 8pm The Art House Foyer SUNDAY, OCT 20 Exhibition Space, Ticketed, 8/10 - 30/10, 10am - 5.30pm

FRIDAY, OCT 18

Council Pop Up, Deepwater Plaza Woy Woy, 10am - 12pm

MONDAY, OCT 28

Wyong Drama Group - A Good Old Fashioned Big Family Christmas, Wyong Grove Theatre, Ticketed, 1/11 - 9/11, 2pm & 7:30pm

yourvoiceourcoast.com National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, The Entrance Library, Free - no booking’s required, 11am ChromeFest, Memorial Park The Entrance, Free event, 25/10 - 27/10

Putt Putt Regatta & FRIDAY, OCT 25 Wooden Boat Festival Illoura Reserve Davistown, 9am

FRIDAY, NOV 1

ROFLSHALBOWCO Tuggerah Lakes U3A Rolling on the Floor presents a Talk on Laughing So Hard a ‘Tracking Mr Sharpe’ Little Bit of Wee (Colonial Chaplain) Comes Out, The Entrance/Long Jetty The Art House Wyong, RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’ Ticketed, 28/10 - 6pm, 29/10 - 10am & 1pm SATURDAY, NOV 2 www.thearthousewyong. com.au

Creative Wellbeing Project - 33 Free and Putt Putt Regatta affordable creative davistownputtputt.com CCEntertainment : Charity Dinner, workshops across 7 The Great Gig In The Umina Beach Markets, Davistown RSL, community centres of Sky, Sydney Avenue Umina, Ticketed, 6.30pm An Australian take on the Central Coast, The Art House Wyong, 9am - 2pm davistownputtputt.com an Italian classic farce: 28/10 - 22/11, Ticketed, 8pm saluscreatives.com.au Venetian Twins, Fair by the Sea, eventbrite.com.au Wyong High School’s 75th 4335 1485 Our Lady Star of the Sea Woy Woy Little Theatre, Year Celebration, http://www.

Ticketed, 25/10 - 20/11, TUESDAY, OCT 29 Terrigal, Free entry, Dinner at Mingara thearthousewyong.com.au/ Multiple Sessions, 8am - 2pm Recreation Club, Ticketed /www.woywoylt.com/veneNational Water Week: Voice Connections for - 6pm, 19/10 Open day at tian-twins Whizzy Waterdrop Buddy Holly and The Life: Through the Heart Wyong High School Storytime, Beatles In Concert, 10am - 4pm of Prayer w/ Deirdre Ni SATURDAY, OCT 26 Erina Library, The Art House Wyong, Chinneide and Free - no booking’s Ticketed, 3pm Children’s Medical Tuggerah Lakes U3A Carmella Baynie, required, 10.30am Research Institute: Trivia presents a Talk on The Chapel, St This Is My Brave Australia, Night Fundraiser, ‘Murray Darling Basin and The Grove Community & Joseph’s Spirituality East Gosford Progress Hall, WEDNESDAY, OCT 30 Australia’s Water Crisis’ Cultural Hub, Ticketed, Centre Kincumber, Ticketed, 7pm The Entrance/Long Jetty Central Coast 1:30pm Ticketed, 7pm RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’ Stomping Ivories Live, Avoca Beach Theatre, Ticketed, 7:30pm

SATURDAY, OCT 19

MONDAY, OCT 21 National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Woy Woy Library, Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am

TUESDAY, OCT 22 Mangrove Mountain & Districts Country Fair, Mangrove Mountain Recreation Reserve, 10am - 4pm

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National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Kariong Library, Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am Central Coast Choral Festival 2019, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 22/10 - 24/10, 3.30pm & 7.30pm

Alliance Française WEDNESDAY, NOV 20 Conversation Group - Come and practice your French at any level, Erina League Club, First attendance is free, 10am – 12pm

SUNDAY, NOV 10

The Lyin’ Queen, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 20 & 21/11, 8pm 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong. com.au

Star 104.5 Melbourne Cup Valhalla Village Craft FRIDAY, NOV 22 Group Annual Fete, Picnic Raceday, Bee Gees Show One The Entertainment Grounds, 25 Mulloway Road, Night Only, Ticketed, 11am - 5pm Chain Valley Bay North, The Art House Wyong, 8.30am National Water Week: Ticketed, 8pm Whizzy Waterdrop The Brisbane Water Oyster Storytime, SUNDAY, NOV 24 Festival - 20th year!

Toukley Library, The Galleria Ettalong, St. Andrew’s ShanaDay Free - no booking’s 9:30am - 4pm Concert, required, 11am Toukley Presbyterian Bouddi Foundation for Church, WEDNESDAY, NOV 6 the Arts: Awards Donation entry, 2pm Afternoon w/ special National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop guest THURSDAY, NOV 28 Storytime, Bruce Beresford, Council Pop Up, Lake Haven Library, Wagstaffe Hall, Free - no booking’s Erina Fair, 5pm - 7pm Ticketed, 2pm - 4pm required, 11am yourvoiceourcoast.com www.eventbrite.com.au

THURSDAY, NOV 7 National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Gosford Library, Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am

FRIDAY, NOV 8 Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

The Brisbane Water Oyster FRIDAY, NOV 29 Festival - 20th year!

Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Galleria Ettalong, presents a Talk on 9:30am - 4pm ‘Modern Technology-how it affects you’ Handmade on the Coast, The Entrance/Long Jetty Woy Woy Wharf, RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’ 9am - 2pm

WEDNESDAY, NOV 13 Ramp Up Digital Skills In Your Business, Gosford RSL, Free Workshop,

Local Aboriginal Artist bit.ly/rotaryworkshop Russell Molony’s Community Art Exhibition: FRIDAY, NOV 15 BIRRUNG, Tuggerah Lakes U3A Lucky Surf Supply / Grant presents a Talk on Molony Gallery, http://tix.yt/httpheartofprayer ‘A recent visit to Japan ’ Free entry, 6pm (M & N Bevege) Ettalong Beach Arts The Entrance/Long Jetty Art Exhibition: Fab Fakes, & Crafts Centre Annual RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’ The Art House Foyer Exhibition, Exhibition Space, Peninsula Community SATURDAY, NOV 16 8/11 - 28/11, Centre, 2/11 -10am - 4pm, Mon-Fri 10am 5:30pm 3/11 - 10am - 3pm For our Kids Sake

Economic Breakfast, Rock At The Races, The Showroom The Entertainment Grounds, Mingara Recreation Club, Ticketed, 1pm - 10pm Ticketed, 7am Spring Fair Open Day, National Water Week: Lakes Anglican Grammar Whizzy Waterdrop School, Storytime, 10am - 2:30pm Kincumber Library, Outdoor Cinema: SATURDAY, NOV 9 Free - no booking’s Halloween Salsa Party, The Grinch, required, 10.30am Central Coast Dance Center, Waterwatch Training Mangrove Mountain Ticketed, 7:30pm - 12pm Memorial Club and Golf Day, Art Exhibition: Course, 7:30pm Avoca Lagoon, Five Colours Blue, Skinner & T’witch: The Art House Foyer contemporary folk acoustic Open day at the refurbished Booking’s required, Exhibition Space, duo from Leeds, 9am - 1pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, waterwatch@cen.org.au Ticketed, 8/10 - 30/10, St Lukes Hall Woy Woy, 10am - 12pm 10am - 5.30pm Ticketed, 6.30pm Prada’s Priscillas: SUNDAY, NOV 3 An all-male Christmas Gosford Bush Poets, Toukley and Districts Art Dogs in the park NSW revue, Gosford Hotel, Society: Art Exhibition, Comps & Races, The Art House Theatre, Free, 7pm Wallarah Peace Park, Gosford Foreshore Masons Ticketed, 8pm 26/10 - 21/11 Parade, 10am - 3pm

SUNDAY, DEC 1

Fundraiser - Dinner and Dance, Wyong Leagues Club, Ticketed, 6:30pm www.stickytickets.com. au/89352 19-Twenty at Blues on the Mountain, Mangrove Mountain Hall, Ticketed, 6pm

The Christmas Fair, Mt Penang Gardens, 9am - 2pm www.fixxevents.com.au Jubila Singers, St John the Baptist Catholic Church Woy Woy, Free, 2.30pm - 3.30pm

THURSDAY, DEC 5 Council Pop Up, Wyong Village Central, 10am - 12pm yourvoiceourcoast.com

SATURDAY, DEC 7 A Night of Power and Passion, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 8:30pm Avoca Twilight Markets, Avoca Village, 5pm - 9pm

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Celebrated Irish vocalist to join Grammy nominated singer in concert

elebrated Irish vocalist, Deirdre Ni Chinneide, will lead a star-studded line-up of Australian and international talent when she presents her latest concert, Through the Heart of Prayer, at the St Joseph’s Spirituality Centre at Kincumber on November 2.

Joining Ni Chinneide will be renowned Australian vocalist, Carmella Baynie; Irish guitarist, Colin Campbell, and flautist, Emanuel Leiberfraund.

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Direct from Inis Mor in Ireland, Ni Chinneide will connect audiences with the Celtic world through song and poetry.

A Grammy nominated sacred

music singer, Baynie grew up amongst her Christian Lebanese paternal family and her Anglo-Celtic maternal family.

She trained and performed as a soloist in church song from the age of seven and has worked professionally since 1993.

Together the two will sing harmonies, traditional chants, prayers and songs with musical accompaniment by Campbell and Leiberfraund.

Source: Media release, Oct 10 Fiona Borland, Voice Connections for Life

Open day at the refurbished Terrigal Rotary Hall

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o celebrate the grand re-opening of the Terrigal Rotary Hall, Central Coast Council will hold an Open Day event at the newly refurbished site on November 2.

Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the venue has finally received the upgrade it deserves.

“Terrigal Rotary Hall has been an integral part of the local community for many years and was generously donated to Council by the Rotary Club of Terrigal in 2015,” Vaughan

said.

“Thanks to funding provided as part of the NSW Government’s $200M Stronger Country Communities Fund, Council has been able to create a vastly improved facility for our community,” Vaughan said.

Facilities at the refurbished and air-conditioned multipurpose centre include a new modern community hall, a large meeting room with a dance floor and a large kitchen.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said the upgrade shows that Council is committed to providing and maintaining high-quality facilities for use

by the community.

“I encourage community groups, clubs, local businesses and anyone else who may be interested in using the hall to come down and see the upgraded facilities,” Mayor Matthews said.

“Terrigal Rotary Hall is sure to be an asset to the Central Coast community for many years to come,” she added.

The Open Day will run from 10am to 12pm and will include a display from The Australian Reptile Park.

Source: Media release, Oct 14 Central Coast Council Media

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Free workshop to connect young creatives

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usicians Making a Difference (MMAD) have brought back their popular Multicultural Recording Project and are seeking young people aged 13-24 to take part.

A workshop designed to connect young creatives and help them develop their performance and industry skills, the Project, launched on October 16, and will run every Wednesday until November 6, at The Lounge Room, Gosford.

Participants will have the opportunity to write, record and even perform creative pieces

of music, poetry, spoken word, dance and drama, with an emphasis on creating pieces that reflect culture and that incorporate tradition.

The workshop is free to attend but interested parties must register.

Source: Media release, Oct 4 Dominic Brook, MMAD

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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

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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

THE MAKERS STUDIO CENTRAL COAST INC.

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS 1st and 3rd Sundays monthly at various licensed venues 0418 772 569 (after 2pm)

CCLC INDOOR BOWLS Mon - Ladies Social Wed Night - Mixed Social Sat - Mixed Social New members welcome - tuition given level 2 Central Coast Leagues Club 4334 3800

GOSFORD NORTH PROBUS CLUB

Meets 4th Tuesday at the Grange Hotel Monthy meeting 4th Tuesday Grange Hotel 10am 4322 5560

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

GOSFORD AND DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY

Persons interested in Orchids and their culture are invited to join a friendly club 4th Wed, 730pm Kincumber School of Arts building, Tora Ave, Kincumber 0405 669 707

0408 704 701

www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

VOLUNTEERING CENTRAL COAST

Refer potential volunteers to community organisations.

Provide support to volunteers and community organisations.

Provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” held regularly.

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

Creative workspace for print making, screen printing, textile gosfordorchidsociety@yahoo.com.au and fibre arts. Introductory classes & open access GOSFORD-NARARA SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB workshops. Creative support NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRAL COAST each Thurs 10am - 4pm A non-profit seniors club CENTRE 0414 220 855 to help members master School Holiday activities, www.themakersstudio.org.au computers, tablets, phones and playgroup, multicultural keep up with grand children programs, community activities COMMUNITY GROUPS Friendly Volunteer Helpers - Rooms for Hire ABC - “The Friends” scccc@internode.on.net 4329 4477 Support group for Public Google scccckincumber admin@gnnc.com.au Broadcaster.

4307 9421 Aims. safeguard ABC’s POINT CLARE independence, funding, & SENIORS SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY HALL standards. Meetings through FRIENDSHIP CLUB INC Community Garden - Playgroup the year + social afternoons Meets 2nd Mon Craft and Exercise Groups Well-known guest speakers Regular monthly social Function or Meeting Hire 4341 5170 activities as well as day Managed

by Gosford Regional www.fabcnsw.org.au outings and short breaks Community Services away, organised by Enquiries regarding hire to individual members.

CENTRAL COAST 4323 7483 4322 7588 or 0427 404 322 accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au CARAVANNERS INC www.gosfordcommunity.org.au 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Visitors - New Members TERRIGAL WAMBERAL welcome, Trips Away, Social KARIONG RSL SUB-BRANCH Outings, friendship with like At Breakers Country Club NEIGHBOURHOOD minded folk pension and welfare officers CENTRE Details from Geoff available to assist with DVA Early childhood clinic, free 0447 882 150 compensation claims and family law advice, active benefits playgroup, computer classes, CENTRAL COAST Wed & Fri 10am – Midday OOSH services, fitness classes, Meetings 2nd Sat 10am COMMUNITY LEGAL arts & crafts, over 50’s 4384 2661 friendship group, youth group, CENTRE Not for profit service providing Terrigal-WamberalSB@rslnsw. social groups and many more org.au. services. free legal advice.

4340 1724 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm wwww.knc.net.au THE NSW JUSTICES 4353 4988

Opportunity, CDAT, OSHC/ Vacation Care Managed by Gosford Regional Community Services 4323 7483

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HEALTH GROUPS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Meet Mon, Wed & Fri, 12.30pm - Someone cares Anglican Church 3 Mann St Gosford 4323 3890

BETTER HEARING AUSTRALIA CENTRAL COAST

Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits of hearing aids 4321 0275

CENTRAL COAST PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (GOSFORD)

Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

DYING WITH DIGNITY

3rd Mon each month - 7pm, Winter Meeting 3rd Sat each month - 2pm 0410 696 458 cisscentralcoast@bigpond.com

PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSE

TEMPO TERRIFIC CONCERT BAND

ROTARY CLUB OF GOSFORD NORTH

Plays popular music for community events. New adult members playing wind, brass and percussion welcome.

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Active community minded club.

Many projects focussed on assisting youth. Support our great projects, get involved with our fun club. New member enquiries welcomed Graham Black - 0410 509 071

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Guiding you through the www.tempoterrific.com storm - Your only local mobile counselling service grahamblack@outlook.com.au POLITICAL PARTY Supporting ALL people suffering from Domestic SPECIAL INTEREST CENTRAL COAST GREENS Violence offering a holistic The Central Coast Greens program making our CCLC BRIDGE CLUB For a fairer, more transparent community safer.

Duplicate Bridge-partner not and accountable government Counselling services available required for most sessions.

Monday @ Ettalong Baptist based on democratic principles Central Coast Leagues Club Local, state-wide, national Church Barrenjoey Room , 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. and international issues and book an appointment: Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon campaigns Council and 0417 472 374 4325 9854 parliamentary representation penlighthouse@gmail.com www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Developing a new economy www.peninsulalighthouse.info/ cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au Protecting our environment Peaceful conflict resolution CENTRAL COAST Community participation CENTRAL COAST FAMILY We meet monthly every 3rd GOJU-KAI KARATE HISTORY SOCIETY INC. Thu Details and info: Traditional Karate & Self Open Tue to Fri 9.30am centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Defence for Teens & Adults 2.30pm centralcoastgreens@gmail.com No Contracts, Cheap Rates First Sat 9.30 - noon Wamberal - Mon 630pm Thur 7pm - 9pm Kincumber - Thurs 715pm AUSTRALIAN LABOR Other times by appointment.

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BRISBANE WATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

• Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270

Campaigning to give those suffering unrelievable terminal FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST or incurable illness the choice FLEETERS CENTRAL to receive legal medical help COAST to die. Quarterly meetings, For anyone interested in early Erina Fair. history or early family histories.

02 4369 8053 Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. j2@heelstone.com.au Point Clare Community Hall 2nd Sat 10:30am FAIRHAVEN SERVICES 4392 1926 4311 6254 Enabling People who live with a disability to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Since 1962. Independant BRISBANE WATER BRASS Living, community Brass Band entertainment participation, life skills & more for the community playing all NDIS Provider. types of popular music 4349 5500 Rehearsal every Tues.

7.30pm-10pm GAMBLING SOLUTIONS 0419 274 012 Counsellors provide free, confidential, professional service to gamblers, family and COASTAL A CAPPELLA Dynamic award winning friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, women’s a cappella chorus Gosford, The Entrance. new members always 4344 7992 welcome.

Music eduction provided GROW Support Groups Lots of Performance Small friendly groups formed opportunities, or hire us for to learn how to overcome your next event. anxiety, depression and 0412 948 450 loneliness and to improve coastalacappella@gmail.com mental health and well-being.

Anonymous, free and open to SOUNDWAVES all. Weekly at Woy Woy, Bateau A cappella harmony for Men Bay and Wyong – new members welcome.

1800 558 268 Rehearsals Mondays 7.00pm www.grow.org.au contact@centralcoastclc.org.au ASSOCIATION INC to 9.30pm Central Coast Seeking JP volunteers for TERRIGAL FIFTY PLUS Leagues Club, Dane Drive, MEALS ON WHEELS Community JP Desks in CENTRAL COAST 50+ LEISURE AND LEARNING Delicious meals delivered free Gosford Central Coast Shire.

SINGLE & SOCIAL GROUP Ring Max on 4324 3631 CENTRE Join us for a midday meal Free training and Fun And Friendship With an or Kieran 4324 1977 Activities include fitness, yoga, Help with shopping and insurance provided.

Excellent Monthly Progam of bridge, mahjong, zumba gold, cooking classes 0418 493 388 Dinner, Dancing, Scrabble, line dancing, tai chi, painting, 4363 7111 SYMPHONY benefits@nswja.org.au Cards, And Tenpin Etc. So craft and computer classes.

CENTRAL COAST Call 4384 5152 CANCER INFORMATION Community Orchestra U3A CENTRAL COAST 0437 699 366 welcomes new memberships & SUPPORT SOCIETY Enjoy a diverse range of 0426 969 212 WYOMING to join our ranks. Rehearsals Educational organisation courses and activities for COMMUNITY CENTRE promoting prevention, self-help every Wednesday 7.30 to seniors. Keep your mind active CENTRAL COAST Community Support, Zumba 9.45pm at Erina and freedom of choice in and make new friends.

Your info@sympnonycentralcoast.com SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH Book Club, Community therapies. retirement years can be the (Singles over 55) Garden, Facility Hire, EAPA, Henry Kendall Gardens best years of all.

Luncheons Fine Assistance, Volunteer Summer Meeting

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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.

BLUE GUM FLAT TOASTMASTERS

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

SERVICE GROUPS INNER WHEEL CLUBS OF CENTRAL COAST

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 4365 9197

Wyong, Terrigal & Gosford North Clubs Women working together to WOMEN’S GROUPS make a difference and imprive lives while making new friends.

Enjoy social outings and CENTRAL COAST community involvment.

WOMEN’S HEALTH Wyong Club Meets CENTRE 3rd Wed 6.30pm Counseling, therapeutic and Terrigal Club Meets social groups, workshops, 3rd Mon 12 noon domestic violence and abuse Gosford North issues. All services provided by 2nd Wed 7pm women for women 0417 480 549 or 4324 2533 0407 008 555 www.cccwhc.com.au

LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY 3rd Mon. Woy Woy Leagues Club Make new friends and have fun while serving your community.

0478 959 895

ROTARY CLUB OF GOSFORD

Gosford Golf Club 6pm Thursdays Supporting local and overseas communities come along and share fellowship and fun.

0414 777 748

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL BRISBANE WATER

Making a difference in the lives of women and girls through Awareness, Advocacy and Action by supporting local and national projects 2nd Thur 7 pm Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd, Wamberal sibrisbanewater@@siswp.org www.siswp.org

www.gosfordrotary.org.au

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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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Rush win 2019/20 Plan B Regional Bash opener

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he Central Coast Rush cricket team has kicked off its campaign to defend their 2018/19 Plan B Regional Bash Championship title with a win in their 2019/20 competition opener.

Made up of elite players from cricket clubs across the Coast, the Rush proved why they were last year’s champions when they secured a comfortable 27 run win over

the Hunter Hitmen.

Now in its fifth season, the Championship has a whole new feel this year, with new team pools set to spice up the seeding matches as 16 teams from around the state gear up to claim their regional title for a shot at the overall title come the finals in January.

The Rush are a part of the newly formed Central Coast/ Newcastle Pool, and despite its name, are the only team representing the Coast with the rest of the pool hailing from further north.

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spinner set to debut with the Sixers in the Women’s Big Bash League from October 18.

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Cricket NSW General Manager Community Cricket, Ivan Spyrdz, said “To claim the Plan B Regional Bash title is becoming more important to those regions,” he added.

If the Rush can obtain a second title, they’ll be the first team in the history of the Championships to do so as well as the first to do it back to back.

Source: Media releases, Oct 10-13 David Gavin, Cricket NSW Garry Burkinshaw, Central Coast Cricket Association

Alisha Bates signs for Sydney Sixers

isarow-Ourimbah cricketer, Alisha Bates, has been signed by the Sydney Sixers, with the teenage

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orthodox spin and also bats left-handed.

The Year 11 student will combine her studies at Lisarow High School with Sixers commitments and said the opportunity to play alongside her teenage peers and the likes of some of the world’s best in Sixers Captain, Ellyse Perry, and fellow Central Coast product, Lauren Smith, was mind blowing.

“When I heard that I’d be playing with the Sixers I was a bit speechless to be honest,” Bates said.

“It didn’t really sink in until I’d actually signed everything.

“I’m really looking forward to training with the top players and learning how to be a better cricketer.

“I’m not putting too much pressure on myself.

“I just want to become a better cricketer all round,” she said.

Sixers Head Coach, Ben Sawyer, said Bates was a nice addition to his squad that contains a mix of youth and experience.

“We obviously have a number of big named international players but we now have five teenagers and it is just as important for us to develop those players as it is to continue to grow with our more experienced campaigners.

“Alisha is a talented young player and I have no doubt that she will learn a lot from just being part of our set up.

“We have some great spinners at the Sixers and that provides Alisha with another learning opportunity,” he said.

Source: Media release, Oct 9 Dave Lyall, Sydney Sixers

SERVICES DIRECTORY

AMBULANCE, POLICE, FIRE 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

Accommodation

Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Regional Youth Support Services 4323 2374 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Neleh House 4340 1052 Elandra Women and Children’s Refuge 4396 4263 Kara Women and Children’s Refuge 4323 1709 Coimba Mens Refuge 4324 7239 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Wyong Youth Refuge 4351 1922 Youth Angle 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027 Maya Young Womens Refuge 4323 1636 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

Animal Rescue

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Counselling

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

Emergency

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

Crisis Services and Helplines

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

Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Net work 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 011 046 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Family and Relationships

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

Health

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

Problems, Habits & Addiction

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

Phone services:

Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Beyondblue 1300 224 636 Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Griefline 1300 845 745 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Welfare Services

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

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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.CentralCoastNews.net Central Coast Newspapers’ advertising rates are relatively much lower than in other newspapers and at the same time much larger than in other newspapers, with the minimum size being 50mm X 42mm. Approximately 16,000 copies of each newspaper are printed and distributed every fortnight.

Personal and Not For Profit Organisations

As Central Coast Newspapers are community newspapers, the cost of advertising not for profit organisations’ events is subsidised. This makes them the same rate as non business advertisements.

A mono 5cm advertisement only costs $33. Each additional cm costs $6.60 as does colour, and/or a photograph or a logo. Private advertisements need to be paid for at the time of booking.

Business rates

The minimum size of 5cm X a single column only costs $50 + GST in mono and an extra $10 + GST for colour, a logo or a photograph, every two weeks. Most businesses choose to advertise on an ongoing basis and discounts apply for multiple bookings, if they are paid for in full, in advance.

Having an advertisement run for 3 months only costs $215 + GST, for 6 months it is $385 + GST, and for 12 months advertising, the total cost is only $700 + GST – Approximately $14 per week.

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On behalf of the Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC), Heritage Now is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to the Mt Penang area.

The Project Area is located 4 kilometres west of Gosford in the Central Coast Council Local Government Area and is within the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council boundaries.

The purpose of the consultation is to assist HCCDC in the preparation of an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment and an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) application.

It is also to assist the Director General of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment in their consideration and determination of an AHIP. In accordance with the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements 2010 please send your registration to: Tessa Boer-Mah - PO Box 114 Belmont NSW 2280 hello@heritagenow.com.au 0425 250 310

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Central Coast Newspapers has a very liberal credit policy for advertisers and realises that from time to time, people, businesses and organisations get into financial difficulty and may need assistance and time to get things back on track.

However, some people, businesses and organisations take advantage of this generosity they use advertising but simply don’t pay their account after several months and need to be taken to court to do so.

From time to time, as necessary, we will name these people, businesses or organisations as a warning to our readers so that they will be wary when dealing with them.

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St Mary’s Catholic Church Toukley

Invites people to the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the opening of St Mary’s Church. This wonderful milestone will be celebrated on Saturday 30th November, 2019 with Mass at 11.00am followed by refreshments in the Fr Fitzgerald Parish Hall.

We need memorabilia from over the last 50 years for an archive display.

We would be most grateful of your support with this.

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Rush lose the first ever women’s representative cricket match

Grammar is Champion Rugby School entral Coast Grammar School are celebrating

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a phenomenal year of rugby, having three teams take out their school age group grand finals over the past weeks.

“What a year it has been for our rugby.

“Central Coast Grammar School were crowned 2019 Division 2, Champion Rugby School, with wins in the 14s, 15s and 16s age group grand finals.

“It has been an incredible year with stunning performances and a big bucket of grit and determination.

“Well done boys,” said Headmaster, Bill Low. Source: Website, Oct 10 Bill Low, Central Coast Grammar School

he Central Coast Rush Women put up a gallant performance before suffering an eight wicket loss to the Newcastle Blasters in Round 1 of the inaugural NSW Cricket Regional Bash Competition.

Winning the toss and batting first, the Rush suffered an early setback with leading batter, Ella Merritt, caught in the first over.

Rochelle Davis and Rebecca Callan set about restoring the innings before Davis was dismissed for 7 with the score on 17.

Young gun, Grace Dignam, joined Callan, and the Central Coast experienced their best spell of the game taking the score to 42 in the 8th over before Callan was bowled for 8.

Dignam was looking good before being run out not long after for 13.

The Central Coast Rush Women

Jacqui Chandler (15) and Sophie Shelley (9) also showed good form with the bat, however, upon their dismissal, the innings ended quickly, with the last four wickets falling for four runs, including a further three run outs as the side looked for quick runs.

With 89 runs on the board, the Central Coast were confident of victory, and when Shelley bowled Newcastle Skipper, Kirsten Smith, for six,

confidence was high.

An excellent long range run out by Sally Oman further lifted spirits with the score at 2/26, but it was at this point Newcastle found their tempo, and aided by some dropped catches, were able to pass the Rush’s score in the 14th over without the loss of any further wickets.

“Overall, whilst the result may not have gone their way, the Rush certainly did the

Coast proud in the first ever women’s representative match and are already planning for next year’s competition.

“Thanks to the big crowd who attended the match to support them,” said Central Coast Cricket Association representative, Garry Burkinshaw.

Source: Media release, Oct 13 Garry Burkinshaw, Central Coast Cricket Association

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Luke King has three podium finishes at Bathurst

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pringfield’s Luke King has returned from the Bathurst 1000 Toyota 86 Racing Series with three podium finishes.

The four day event saw racers from across the country descend on Mt Panorama for a shot at glory.

Despite recording the fastest lap record for an 86 in the practice run, King had a less than stellar start in the qualifying race due to engine issues.

He still placed fourth, and after an engine swap, was able to finish race one of the series in second place.

Luke King after taking first place in race two

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This was quickly backed up by a first place finish in race two and finished up his campaign with a third in race 3.

Speaking to media post conclusion of the event, King said he was thrilled with the result and wished to extend his thanks to his team and all those on the ground that made the series run smoothly.

“What a way to finish the weekend, three podiums at Bathurst and a huge haul of championship points.

“We finished second in race one, took the chequered flag in race two and third in race three this morning, which put us on the podium for every

race.

“Great racing by everyone.

“So happy to have had a top step on the podium at one of the most challenging race circuits in the world.

“A huge thanks to TAFE NSW Bathurst, all of my crew and the team at Fast Track Communications for being here.

“There are so many people behind the scenes who I wouldn’t be here without, thank you,” King said.

Source: Website and video, Oct 10-13 Luke King, Luke King Racing

Kirra Dibb to play for Australia in Rugby League World Cup 9s

incumber Colts Junior turned NSW Women’s State of Origin breakout star, Kirra Dibb, is making the most of her Australian representative debut and will take to the field in the inaugural Rugby League World Cup 9s this Friday.

The five-eight made her

representative debut as part of the PM’s 13 squad that bested Fiji earlier this month and will line-up with her teammates for Australia’s maiden game of the 9’s, when Australia faces New Zealand at Bankwest Stadium.

Speaking to the NRL, Dibb said she was wrapped at the chance to don the green and gold a second time.

“It’s a really good feeling and the 9’s is definitely the next step after the PM’s 13, so I

can’t wait,” Dibb said.

Dibb’s been in training camps with her teammates, including fellow Central Coast product, Isabelle Kelly, since the end of the PM’s 13 and said she was excited about the opportunity the 9’s represented.

“I came from a touch footy background so the 9’s will be really good for me.

“It’ll mix the agility from touch with league,” Dibb said.

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Australia’s first match will likely shape up to be their most challenging with the New Zealand Ferns pegged as the ones to beat.

Despite being its own milestone the inaugural World Cup 9’s will also be the first time all participating men’s and women’s teams are paid the same for their appearance.

The move signals a growing shift towards pay parity across the international game and Dibb said she hoped to see as many bums on seats as possible come game day.

“It’s a world cup, it’s exciting footy, and we’re ready to put on a show,” Dibb said.

Source: Media releases and video interview, Oct 11-15 NRL Media

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Dejavu as the Mariners lose following a VAR decision

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late penalty decided by the Video Assistant Referee brought the Central Coast Mariners undone, as they fell 2-1 to Western Sydney Wanderers at Bankwest Stadium on October 12.

It was an even start, but there were good signs for the visitors as they repelled a wave of Wanderers’ attacks before beginning to win much of the ball, and just after the half hour mark, Milan Djuric, put the Mariners ahead in stunning fashion on his Hyundai A-League debut.

Working in from the left, Jordan Murray fought through a challenge before the ball fell to Djuric and he let fly with a stunning effort that took a slight deflection before ricocheting off the underside of the crossbar and in.

The lead lasted only five minutes though, when Mitch Duke found space from a corner to sneak a header inside the near post and restore parity.

There was controversy on the stroke of half-time when Daniel Georgievski flew through the feet of Murray in front of the Mariners’ bench, but the Wanderers man was only issued a yellow card and the game remained level in both score and players as the

half-time whistle went.

The second half began as a tight affair but there were no clear cut chances at either end in the opening exchanges.

Sam Silvera was introduced

by Head Coach, Alen Stajcic, to provide a spark, and he did just that as the Mariners looked to get out on the counter attack, however, Daniel Lopar kept out a big chance from Jordan Murray before the striker was denied by a block on another occasion.

With 13 minutes to play the Wanderers appealed for a handball off a low cross and after an extended passage of play, a penalty was awarded via the Video Assistant Referee and Duke made no mistake to score his second goal and put the Wanderers ahead inside the final 10.

Despite a good passage of sustained pressure in the dying moments it was not to be for Stajcic’s men and the Wanderers secured the three points.

Despite the late penalty that left the Mariners without a point, Stajcic believes there are plenty of positives to be taken from the performance away from home.

After 90 minutes in which his side were largely the better team, Stajcic was strong in the belief that good signs were aplenty.

“I thought we deserved something out of the game,”

he said.

“Even in the first half we were more dominant with the ball and creating chances than the second half, there’s lots of positives for us to take away.

“We controlled large portions of the game, we had controlled passages, good build ups, we were threatening in attack, we looked dangerous there and we looked solid at the back.

“Bar the penalty and the corner, they didn’t create too many chances in open play,” he said.

Stajcic wouldn’t rest on his laurels though, insisting that the hard work and positives need to end up in results sooner rather than later.

“There’s lots of positives but that’s two games in a row where we’ve played better football or maybe even been the better team but come out on the wrong end of the result.

“We know the game is about goals, that is obviously the most important factor and that’s the performance on which we’re judged.

“Apart from the result we played well, but we need to score more of our chances that we created and at the same time we conceded off a set piece which is disappointing,” he said.

Source: Website, Oct 12 David Jordan, Central Coast Mariners Media

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