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Council resolves to compulsorily acquire The Grove if unsuccessful at auction

David Harris said the Wyong Grove School site should not be sold

Wyong Musical Society's production of The Little Mermaid was staged at The Grove

yong Council has resolved to take ownership of the former can’t let that happen,” Mr Wyong Grove school site, which includes resolutions necessary Roome said.

The future of to initiate a compulsory acquisition of the site.

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“This resumption will save Wyong Grove and keep it for the community,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. “The NSW Government is proposing to sell the site at a public auction before the end of the month.

“If Council is unsuccessful at the auction, it will compulsorily acquire the property from the successful bidder,” he said.

Council currently leases the site and has turned it into a community and cultural hub that is home to a number of permanent and regular local groups as well as hosting a range of special events.

“The first we heard about the decision to sell was when the ‘for sale’ sign went up,” Cr Eaton said.

“This is particularly disappointing as the Department of Education is well aware of our interest in the site as we have spoken directly to them about buying it.

“Wyong Grove is a vital part of our community, never more evident than when it was used as the Disaster Recovery Centre for residents affected by the devastating April storms.

“It has become the cultural epicentre of our shire and is home to important groups including the Wyong Drama Group and Wyong Musical Society

who provide important cultural opportunities for our talented locals, particularly our young people.

“It will be a travesty if the curtain comes down on Wyong Grove and we will now look to take over ownership completely so this important community facility can remain in public hands.”

President of the Wyong Musical Theatre Company, Mr Fred Roome said a campaign had been launched to save Wyong Grove including a facebook page and a change.org petition and he is encouraging residents to get on board.

“Once these community facilities are gone, they are gone forever and we simply

the Wyong Grove Public School site was considered in a confidential Wyong Council meeting on Wednesday, October 14.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said councillors considered a report that would canvass whether or not Council should or can look at purchasing the property.

The meeting was confidential because it needed to discuss commercially sensitive information such as property valuations.

Prior to the confidential session, Mr Howard Oxley, president of the Wyong Drama Group addressed Council.

Mr Oxley told Council that the Grove provided amateur theatre groups in Wyong with an affordable space for rehearsals

and set building and an intimate theatre space for small productions.

“The costs for the use of the Arthouse would quadruple the costs of bringing any amateur production to the stage,” Mr Oxley said.

“The Arthouse is the centre of performance but not a centre for all the bits that go with it…

The Grove is a major piece of the jigsaw for all the groups that are down there.”

Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP said he supported Council’s plans to either purchase or compulsorily acquire the Grove.

“The NSW Government has reneged on a promise to Wyong Council and the people of Wyong,” Mr Harris said.

“The people who sat in those consultation meetings with the Department of Education

only agreed to their school being closed because it was going to stay in community hands,” he said.

Mr Harris said there will be a community rally at the Wyong Grove site at 10am on Saturday, October 24 to oppose moves by the State Government to sell it to anyone other than Council or a not-forprofit organisation that would retain it for the community.

That would be a big victory for the community.

Media release, Sep 30 and Oct 14 2015 Wyong Council media Interview, Oct 13, 2015 Doug Eaton, Wyong Council Meeting transcript, Oct 14, 2015 Wyong Council Interview, Oct 15, 2015 David Harris, member for Wyong Jackie Pearson, journalist

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The emergency works are part of Gosford Council’s ongoing response to April’s natural disaster, a series of large southerly swells and higher than normal tides that has exacerbated erosion in the area and prevented natural rebuilding of the beach and dune.

Council’s general manager Mr Paul Anderson said that building the sandbag wall along The Esplanade was the best solution to protect the area.

“Following advice from coastal engineering experts, we decided that installing these sandbags was the best way to quickly and effectively stabilise the sea wall

and shield the local road,” Mr Anderson said.

“When it’s complete, the sandbag structure will be almost three metres high above sea level and around 100 metres long.

“Unfortunately, the size of the sandbags, location of the erosion, changing tides and construction requirements mean that it will take time to complete these emergency works safely and properly.

“The slowest part is the initial three rows of sandbags, which need to be buried underneath the sand when the tides allow.

“The sandbag structure is temporary and will remain in place while the erosion and sand loss is naturally restored.

“We’ve seen these type of emergency works undertaken in other coastal areas and we’re confident this is the best option at Ettalong and Umina,” he said.

Council currently estimates the sandbagging works could cost up to $350,000.

At this stage, Council expects it could possibly take another two months to install around 700 of these large, heavy duty sandbags.

“While I can appreciate that it might not look like much progress has been made, I can assure the community that without the efforts of our crews to date the impacts could’ve been a lot worse.

“Since early July, our crews have moved a lot of sand from near Ettalong Point to buffer the eroding coastline but the high tides have continued to remove this sand protection.

“At the end of the day, public safety will remain our highest priority in managing this erosion issue at Ettalong and Umina.”

Media release, 3 Sep 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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The re-opened Alison Homestead

he long awaited rebuild of Alison Homestead is complete and the step towards returning Wyong District Museum Cultural Grants program.

“The Historical homestead officially re-opened its doors on Tuesday, September the property to its full and Historical Society operational glory which volunteers for their Society has a long 1.

The Homestead, whose history dates back to 1875, fell victim to an arson attack in December 2011, which burned the original heritage building, containing the museum, to the ground.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the rebuild and restoration project had been a slow and painstaking process and he was excited to see the valuable heritage building now complete.

“Alison Homestead is an important link in our network of community and cultural facilities as it represents the arrival and location of the region’s

best known pioneering families,” Cr Eaton said.

“This has been a true community rebuild as Council worked closely with volunteers from the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society through every stage to ensure the facility retained its historical integrity and met the needs of user groups and visitors.

“The rebuild represents a blend of old and new, with restoration to the surviving portion of the homestead and a new building within the original footprint“ The project included

delicate restoration works and works to improve site access including formalised car parking, a bus turning bay, bus drop-off area for visiting groups and widening and sealing the driveway and entry.

According to Council’s manager, community partnerships and planning Ms Julie Vaughan, the new and improved Alison Homestead design utilises functional spaces to maximise the use as a museum as well as a learning and cultural centre.

“The Homestead opening is the first

will be realised in October when the museum will open its doors to the public once more.

“Although many priceless historical items, photographs and documents were sadly lost in the fire, the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society saved and cleaned as many items as possible and these will be displayed in the new museum area.

“In addition, in 2002, almost 20,000 documents were scanned or saved in a digital format and these will also be displayed for the public to view.

“I commend the

tireless efforts to rebuild this collection of Wyong’s history and encourage everyone in the community to visit Alison Homestead when the museum reopens in October as part of the Pioneers Centenary celebrations.”

Parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC was on hand at the re-opening of the homestead to present a $1,700 grant to the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society.

The grant was awarded to the society through the NSW Government’s

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standing commitment to recording the history of the Wyong shire, and I am proud that the NSW Government is supporting this commitment”, Mr MacDonald said.

“This funding injection is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to increasing opportunities for participation in arts and cultural activities in local communities,” he said.

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Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said he was disappointed that the three non-Central Coast members of the JRPP had voted against his motion to approve the triple tower development that will traverse Mann St and Georgiana Terrace.

“I moved the motion that the JRPP accept the recommendation from Council to approve the development but it got voted down 3-2,” Cr McKinna said.

Cr McKinna said the Waterside project is a “big development” but that it is only “slightly higher” than the twin towers already approved for the site of the Union Hotel on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St. That development was approved by the JRPP in May. Cr McKinna said he had expected the Waterside project to be approved and was disappointed given how far the planning process had come.

He said he expected the architects to go away and do a bit more work to address the JRPP’s concerns.

“I think the architects will be able to satisfy the members of the JRPP,” he said.

“The developers are going to keep working it through; they are focused on getting this development through.”

The date for the development’s return to the JRPP has not been set, he said.

According to Cr McKinna, members of the JRPP also had questions about Gosford Council’s new development proposal to change the boundaries of the Gosford CBD.

In August, Gosford Council initiated the processes required to progress a planning proposal that would see certain parcels of land in the Gosford CBD rezoned.

“Now Council will be looking to state government to get that rushed through,” Cr McKinna said.

Interview, Sep 21, 2015 Lawrie McKinna Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

Shop for lease in Blackwall Rd Woy Woy

An artist's impression of the deferred Waterside development at street level from Corner of Baker St and Georgiana Tce; Inset: part of block to be demolished as it looks now Photo CKDS Architecture

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ranes will be in the air and at least one major development under parts of the Gosford CBD to way in the Gosford central business district by March 2016, provide further incentives to attract developers to what he according to Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson.

Mr Anderson took to twitter after the September 17 meeting of the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) deferred their decision on the $180 million, triple tower Waterside development for Mann St. “JRPP are a joke…Where is the Govt’s promise to review #robstokes,” Mr Anderson’s tweet said in a public airing of Gosford Council’s frustrations about the state of the Gosford business district.

Mr Anderson said the panel members who voted against the triple tower development had attempted to attach their approval of the development to Council’s proposal to rezone parts of the CBD. “The JRPP have tried to attach the two together but our argument was, and is, that the current ability to vary development standards under the LEP exists, and that could have been used to accept the

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Ourimbah boarding house receives conditional approval

application,” Mr Anderson said.

The panel members did not approve the development because the height variances being sought outside the 2014 Gosford Local Environment Plan were too great.

“But on the same day, they did approve another application that had height variance using Clause 4.6, and they were happy to use that flexibility available to vary the development standards for that project,” he said.

When asked if Mr Anderson believed there were inconsistencies in the JRPP’s adherence to the rules, Mr Anderson said “It would appear so”.

He said the JRPP’s approval of the twin-tower development at the Union Hotel site on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St was an example of how they were prepared to grant variances

from maximum height and floor space ratios in some situations.

“The [Waterside] tower on Mann St (tower 1) is taller, it is the tallest of what is proposed, but the height variances of the other two towers are equivalent to or less than the Union Hotel development towers,” he said.

“We were satisfied with the shadowing and the fact the towers were designed in such a way that the shadows would pass pretty quickly,” he said.

According to Mr Anderson, shadowing over the site of the former Gosford Public School won’t be an issue as it appears to have been earmarked by the NSW Government as a commercial development site and not a cultural precinct.

“The panel asked us to go back and look at the planning proposal,” Mr Anderson said.

The planning proposal Mr Anderson referred to is Gosford Council’s resolution to rezone

calls the ‘core CBD’.

“We started some serious discussions with the NSW Department of Planning after the JRPP meeting,” Mr Anderson said.

“We went back to the department and said, ‘OK, we need to sort this out’”.

Mr Anderson said several meetings had taken place between Council and the Department of Planning on Monday, September 21 in order to fast-track Council’s development proposal.

“What we want to get back is gateway approval from the department so we can go forward and create the LEP. “There is some work for us to do there, but if we get gateway approval, we can then draw up the plan and commence the required public consultations,” he said.

He said the new planning proposal would be: “A whole different way of looking at height and FSR ratios in that

core CBD area.”

When asked how Council intended to win the support of groups opposed to FSR and height increases such as the Community Environment Network (CEN) and Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct (FOPAP), Mr Anderson said: “Obviously it will be a process of trying to explain the rationale around the creation of a core CBD as compared to a very broad CBD. “As we understand it, the Union Hotel developer wants to start construction in March.

“We are starting to see residential unit development around the perimeter of the CBD and the reason behind us now looking at core CBD zoning is in response to what has happened with our 30 per cent bonus provisions.

“The bonus provisions didn’t drive core CBD development, so now we have to focus on a core CBD.”

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It needed redevelopment incentives like those in Gosford and an overhaul of traffic management, he said.

He said the number of vacant shops in Blackwall Road has escalated in recent months and the closure of the nearby RTA has further dampened the

commercial mood in the town centre.

Mr Wales said Woy Woy town centre continued to suffer because of Gosford Council’s obsession with the Gosford CBD. “We want to see a five-year moratorium on car parking fees and discounts on Section 94 payments to encourage current land owners to redevelop in Woy Woy. “It is no different to the Section 94 discounts and floor space

Another large vacant retail space in Woy Woy’s town centre

ratio concessions being given in the Gosford CBD but I think we can do more in Woy Woy and get a much better outcome in a shorter period of time than we will ever get in Gosford,” he said.

“When you talk about a $170 million development like those in Gosford you make people’s heads swell but smaller and more manageable developments, using floor space ratio and height bonuses, if you make them attractive, they are

Vacant shops can be found on both sides of Blackwall Road Woy Woy

achievable,” he said.

He said Woy Woy’s revival hinged on many variables.

“We don’t seem to have an economic blue print for Woy Woy town centre and there are infrastructure issues that need to be addressed,” he said.

One critical issue was the no right turn from Blackwall Rd to Railway St, which he said “means everyone tends to bypass the main street”.

Mr Wales said there was a need to revisit the whole traffic

management plan for Woy Woy. He said the pending completion of the new grand stand and open concourse area at the oval, expected to be ready for use within six months, was positive for Woy Woy. This brand new facility was expected to put some focus back on Oval Avenue and the older part of Woy Woy, he said.

Interview, 24 Sep 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Reporter: Jackie Pearson

More retail space for lease in Woy Woy

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espite ongoing opposition from the community, the Ourimbah boarding house Development Application has received conditional approval from the Joint Regional Planning Panel.

Representatives of the Ourimbah community, through their Stop Glen Road Development Action Group and the Ourimbah Region Residents Association Inc, (ORRA) delivered speeches against the DA for the boarding house at the JRPP meeting held in the Wyong Council Chambers on September 24.

Mr Allan Benson, Mr Greg McGill, Ms Di Willard and Ms Lesley Peden, all delivered speeches with Mr Benson highlighting concerns about the construction of the slab at the base of the development.

Mr McGill outlined the development’s incompatibility with the surrounding area.

Ourimbah residents with member for Dobell Karen McNamara

Ms Willard addressed issues with drawings and other planning information supplied as false or misleading and Ms Peden argued that late document submission was unfair and impactful on the hearing.

Mr Benson presented his concerns with the suspended slab in three sections: a flood study, structural loading issues

and creek debris.

According to Mr Benson, a hydrologist he petitioned to conduct a flood study confirmed that the structure would risk diverting floodwater back towards the property neighbouring the development, which may cause significant additional flooding to the driveway and beyond.

Another argument

from Mr Benson addressed concerns about debris being cleared from the creek by having creek access through the slab.

Mr Benson concluded his speech by arguing that too many questions remained surrounding the slab, and urged the JRPP to suspend its construction and therefore disallow the west wing of the

development.

Mr McGill’s address to the JRPP involved several cases from the Land and Environment Court that supported the idea that the boarding house was not in compliance with Section 79C of the EPA Act, the local character and public interest tests.

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With four previous announcements of this project, and no milestones to show after two years, Sen O’Neill said locals have a right to feel deceived.

“Here we go again,” Sen O’Neill said.

“A re-announcement of a project that, despite being a supposed centre-piece of this government, has not moved in more than two years,” she said.

“This is the fifth time this announcement has been made, and we still haven’t seen a sod turned or a job created.”

According to Sen O’Neill, the initiative was first announced during the 2013 election campaign, then again in May 2014, August 2014, May 2015, and now

again in September 2015.

She said the only thing that has changed is the treasurer.

“Last year Joe Hockey was here making the announcement, now the new treasurer Scott Morrison is here saying the exact same thing.

“In two years, Lucy Wicks and her colleagues were able to remove a prime minister and a treasurer, but still not bring any jobs to Gosford.

“Lucy Wicks needs to focus on what’s important for the people of the Coast and not get caught up in her own Liberal Party politics.”

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Senator Deborah O'Neill addressed the community rally on the Gosford waterfront

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ember for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP and federal treasurer, Mr Scott Morrison MP officially announced that the site of the former Gosford Public School had been chosen to house a new Australian Taxation Office building on Friday, September 25.

The announcement, which took place on the site in Mann St, was also attended by Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson, former NSW member for Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford Chamber of Commerce president, Ms Ali Vidler.

Ms Wicks said she considered the ATO development in Gosford to be the Coalition Government’s most important initiative on the Central Coast.

“Coasties tell me every single day they want the opportunity to not only live in the best city and region in the world but also to be able to work here locally as well,” Ms Wicks said.

She said 600 people coming into the heart of Gosford every single day means “more coffee shops thriving, means 600 more coffees every day or, if you drink coffee like I do, perhaps around 1,200

coffees that will have to be made every single day.

“It means lunches, it means dinners, it means the newsagents will benefit, it means our drycleaners will benefit.

“What we see here in this site behind us is, we’re going to see those jobs start here on the Central Coast,” Mr Morrison said.

“It’s not just the Commonwealth hub which is going to be established here, it’s the works that will now take place and the planning and the design and the construction over the next couple of years which will see this as a hub of economic activity which will support so many other industries and so many other things right here on the Central Coast,” he said.

When asked whether the 600 jobs announced would be new or relocated positions, Mr Morrison said the site would house a fourstorey building that would have 600 people working in

it.

“People who come and have to deal with Commonwealth public servants in an array of different agencies, they will be coming here, they will be doing business here, they will be in this community, they will be in this CBD. “All of that means jobs…people can quibble about the economic metric analysis, but I tell you what, the businesses around here will see one thing, they will see more jobs and that’s what the Central Coast needs.

“There will be people doing all sorts of work in this building: there will be couriers coming in and out of this building; there will be people organising meetings and working in administrative roles; there will be people who will be working here in traineeships; there will be people working here in a range of different levels and then the people working out and serving the

coffees or the hospitality sector or supporting the plumbing businesses which will be working here.

“This is a trigger, this is an initiator and I think it can really fire up the aspiration which I think there’s never been any shortage of on the Central Coast but this, I think, will really fuel it.”

Ms Wicks said construction on the waterfront Gosford site would start by the end of June 2016.

“The building will be open by the end of 2017, so we should expect to see the jobs flowing in from the end of 2017,” she said.

Treasurer Morrison said the Australian Taxation Office would be a significant occupant of the building but arrangements were still being made with other agencies, which will be the subject of other announcements when finalised.

Mr Morrison and Ms Wicks did not provide details about the cost of the development.

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nother announcement of long promised jobs and a new building for Gosford doesn’t make them any more real, according to Labor senator for NSW, Deborah O’Neill.

watertight reasons why the DA does not fit the local character test,” Mr McGill said.

“But after four public exhibitions, two panel meetings and innumerable extensions to fixed deadlines, the DA has still not been rejected.

“So this time, we’re going to tie our arguments to precedents from the Land and Environment Court to show not only that it should be rejected here tonight but that it also has no chance of ever being approved by the Court,” he said.

Mr McGill brought up concerns about noise, overlooking and overshadowing issues for the current neighbour and presented the case of Project Venture Developments v Pittwater Council in 2005, in which the court rejected the DA saying physical impacts, such as noise, overlooking and overshadowing which

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he Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) has deferred its approval of the $180 million Waterside development in Mann St at its latest meeting on Thursday, September 17.

Artist’s impression of proposed Ettalong boarding house

Around 700 heavy-duty sandbags will be used to build a wall 100 metres long and three metres high along The Esplanade at Ettalong and Umina to prevent further coastal erosion in the area.

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$180 million Waterside development approval deferred

Hearing into boarding house starts

Residents opposed to the development have been raising money to pay for a traffic engineer report.

Resident Mr Kerry Nicholson said they would be available at the front desk of Ettalong Diggers from 9:45am to 10:15am on Tuesday, September 15, to collect money as part of the Boarding House Fighting Fund.

The Land and Environment Court hearing will take place at 10:30am.

“As with the last Court conciliation meeting, we expect another large gathering,” Mr Nicholson said.

“This is likely to be our last chance to convince authorities we don’t want this building,” he said.

Gosford Council, as a party to the Land and Environment Court action, held a special meeting at the Gosford Council chambers on Tuesday, September 1, to prepare for the Ettalong hearing.

The meeting was chaired by Gosford Council’s director of governance and planning, Ms Danielle Dickson.

At the meeting, five speakers were selected to address the Court hearing at Ettalong.

Mr Matthew Wales will speak on the overall impact of the

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Alison Homestead officially re-opened development.

Ms Vanessa Gibson will address matters of safety and security.

Mr Peter Jones has been chosen to address the hearing about traffic and parking.

Ms Halina Scott will speak on economics and Mr Graham Lake will speak on the health implications of the development for the Ettalong community.

Following the hearing at Ettalong Diggers, the Land and Environment Court representatives will conduct a site inspection.

At the conclusion of the site inspection, the Court will proceed to Gosford Court for the remainder of the day.

The Gosford Court can hold approximately 70 people and residents can attend if they wish.

The last two days of the hearing on Wednesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 17, will be held at the Land and Environment Court, level 4, 255 Macquarie St Sydney, where a few seats and limited standing room is available.

“We will have representatives at the court and will provide residents with the results,” Mr Nicholson said.

The decision about the future of the boarding house development reverted to the Land and Environment Court when Gosford Council informed the court in May that there had been no mediated outcome between council and the applicant.

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The latest Land and Environment Court hearing into the proposed boarding house development adjacent to Ferry Rd Wharf will be held at the Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club on Tuesday, September 15.

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The Antarctic mammal, which was over two metres long, was spotted by a passer-by who called the 24-hour hotline of volunteer marine mammal rescue organisation Orrca about its presence at Umina around 9am on the Sunday.

Orrca president Mr Ronny Ling said he happily made the trip from Sydney to spend the day at Umina observing the seal.

“Our immediate response to the call was to get people down there and we had wonderful support from the Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club and the local National Parks and Wildlife Service,” Mr Ling said.

Mr Ling said only a handful of these predators get into the currents and make the journey this far north.

“They are important to the food chain down there.

“They are the Antarctic equivalent of the Polar Bear in the

A leopard seal spent the day at Ocean Beach Umina recently

north in terms of their position in the food chain,” he said.

Their spot at the top end of the food chain means leopard seals are healthy in numbers and they are solitary animals so it is not unusual to see them alone.

Mr Ling said leopard seals had

been known to turn up on Ocean Beach from time to time because of its proximity to Lion Island which is home to a colony of Little Penguins.

“When you are a seal you like to eat big fish like salmon and tailor but what they really like to eat is penguins,” he said.

Mr Ling said the seal, which was not identified as female or male, was most likely ashore at Umina for rest and recuperation and it was not unusual to see seals on land.

Mr Ling and other volunteers took the time to observe its body shape, the condition of its eyes,

nose and mouth and came to the conclusion that it was in fine health.

“It only had a few battle scars,” he said.

The observations helped Orrca to identify the same seal when it came ashore at Stockton five days later.

Although it is not unusual to see a leopard seal on land, Mr Ling said it was important to keep at least 40 metres away from the mammal.

“They are very fast on land and they can lunge big distances.

“They also have big teeth and they are not afraid to use them.

“They are very unpredictable and their demeanor can change quickly,” he said.

The Central Coast is home to significant numbers of Orrca volunteers, Mr Ling said.

The organisation is now in its 30th year of rescuing marine mammals and does not accept any government funding.

Interview, 7 Oct 2015 Ronny Ling, ORRCA Reporter, Jackie Pearson

Local beaches are given mixed ratings Pearl Beach, Umina Beach and Killcare were graded good in this year’s NSW State of the Beaches report, but other local beaches did not fare so well.

Ocean Beach was rated as poor in the latest report and deemed to be suitable for swimming 82 per cent of the time.

Ocean Beach can be impacted by polluted outflow from Brisbane Water, according to the report.

“It is recommended that swimming be avoided during and up to one day after rainfall or if there are signs of stormwater pollution,” the report said.

The Peninsula’s estuarine beaches, Pretty Beach baths, Ettalong Channel, Woy Woy baths, and Patonga Creek were graded poor.

The report said they were frequently suitable for swimming during dry weather.

“However, elevated levels of enterococci were recorded following light rainfall,” the report said.

“Elevated enterococci levels were often recorded during both dry and wet weather conditions at Ettalong Channel … and Woy Woy Baths.

Enterococci is a bacteria excreted in faeces and rarely present in

unpolluted waters.

Beachwatch tests for enterococci because it is considered to be the single preferred indicator of faeces in marine water.

Beaches rated good are suitable for swimming most of the time.

A poor rating means the location is susceptible to faecal pollution and not always suitable for swimming.

“Swimming at the estuarine beaches is best avoided during and for up to three days following rainfall or it there are any signs of stormwater pollution.

In terms of ocean baths, Pearl Beach rockpool was graded as poor.

“Water quality was frequently suitable for swimming during dry weather conditions, with elevated enterococci levels recorded following 5mm or more of rainfall.

“It is recommended that swimming in the baths be avoided during and for up to one day following rainfall or if there are any signs of pollution,” the report said.

Elevated levels of microbial contamination were recorded at most swimming sites in late January and early February, due to very heavy rainfall.

Twenty-four hour rainfall totals exceeded 200 mm at Ettalong and

86 mm at Killcare on January 18.

In April 2015, several sewage pumping stations overflowed to local waterways due to power outages caused by the East Coast Low storm event.

The wet weather conditions and power outages caused bypasses at the Woy Woy sewage treatment plant.

Gosford Council issued a public health alert advising the community to avoid swimming and other activities at all public waterways due to the potential health risk.

Swimming sites graded as poor have permanent advisory signs recommending that swimming should be avoided for up to three days after rain in estuarine/lagoon environments and up to one day after rain at beaches.

According to the BeachWatch report, Gosford Council investigates algal blooms, sewage contamination and stormwater pollution at designated swimming sites.

“If algal blooms are confirmed, the council erects algal bloom signs and liaises with the NSW Office of Water’s Hunter Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (HRACC).

“If sewage contamination is suspected temporary signs are

immediately erected and a media release may be issued.

“Only when water quality results indicate that the site is suitable for swimming are the temporary signs removed.

“If stormwater pollution is suspected temporary signs are erected.”

Council has approved works for the $15–17 million Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage Project.

This project intends to deliver an improved sewer service to properties located within Empire Bay. According to the report, works undertaken to improve the quality of stormwater entering receiving waters include: installation of stormwater quality improvement devices such as gross pollutant traps, trash racks, silt traps and basins; vegetative filter systems and constructed wetlands; installation of dog poo bins in popular dog walking areas; stormwater community education projects; riparian rehabilitation; and enforcement of the council’s erosion, sediment and nutrient control regulations.

“Council conducted an upgrade to Pearl Beach Rockpool, with works including the installation of gutters to improve pool flushing with a 1.5 m

tide.

“The pool is cleaned four times a year and relies on tides to flush and top it up with fresh water.

“Gosford Council has invested in stormwater quality improvement devices at a number of key strategic locations including drainage outlets at Umina and Ettalong.

“These devices are regularly inspected and maintained as part of the council’s routine maintenance program.

“Coastal Zone Management Plans are being implemented for all catchments within the local government area.

“These plans provide direction and guidance for the management of estuaries and their catchments to achieve long-term improvements in waterway health.

“Plans have been developed for the Lower Hawkesbury River (2009), Brisbane Water (2012) and Pearl Beach Lagoon (2014).

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Council resolves to compulsorily acquire The Grove if unsuccessful at auction

David Harris said the Wyong Grove School site should not be sold

Wyong Musical Society's production of The Little Mermaid was staged at The Grove

yong Council has resolved to take ownership of the former can’t let that happen,” Mr and set building and an only agreed to their intimate theatre space for school being closed Wyong Grove school site, which includes resolutions necessary Roome said.

The future of small productions. because it was going to initiate a compulsory acquisition of the site.

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“This resumption will save Wyong Grove and keep it for the community,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. “The NSW Government is proposing to sell the site at a public auction before the end of the month.

“If Council is unsuccessful at the auction, it will compulsorily acquire the property from the successful bidder,” he said.

Council currently leases the site and has turned it into a community and cultural hub that is home to a number of permanent and regular local groups as well as hosting a range of special events.

“The first we heard about the decision to sell was when the ‘for sale’ sign went up,” Cr Eaton said.

“This is particularly disappointing as the Department of Education is well aware of our interest in the site as we have spoken directly to them about buying it.

“Wyong Grove is a vital part of our community, never more evident than when it was used as the Disaster Recovery Centre for residents affected by the devastating April storms.

“It has become the cultural epicentre of our shire and is home to important groups including the Wyong Drama Group and Wyong Musical Society

who provide important cultural opportunities for our talented locals, particularly our young people.

“It will be a travesty if the curtain comes down on Wyong Grove and we will now look to take over ownership completely so this important community facility can remain in public hands.”

President of the Wyong Musical Theatre Company, Mr Fred Roome said a campaign had been launched to save Wyong Grove including a facebook page and a change.org petition and he is encouraging residents to get on board.

“Once these community facilities are gone, they are gone forever and we simply

the Wyong Grove Public School site was considered in a confidential Wyong Council meeting on Wednesday, October 14.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said councillors considered a report that would canvass whether or not Council should or can look at purchasing the property.

The meeting was confidential because it needed to discuss commercially sensitive information such as property valuations.

Prior to the confidential session, Mr Howard Oxley, president of the Wyong Drama Group addressed Council.

Mr Oxley told Council that the Grove provided amateur theatre groups in Wyong with an affordable space for rehearsals

“The costs for the use of the Arthouse would quadruple the costs of bringing any amateur production to the stage,” Mr Oxley said.

“The Arthouse is the centre of performance but not a centre for all the bits that go with it…

The Grove is a major piece of the jigsaw for all the groups that are down there.”

Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP said he supported Council’s plans to either purchase or compulsorily acquire the Grove.

“The NSW Government has reneged on a promise to Wyong Council and the people of Wyong,” Mr Harris said.

“The people who sat in those consultation meetings with the Department of Education

to stay in community hands,” he said.

Mr Harris said there will be a community rally at the Wyong Grove site at 10am on Saturday, October 24 to oppose moves by the State Government to sell it to anyone other than Council or a not-forprofit organisation that would retain it for the community.

That would be a big victory for the community.

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Ourimbah Boarding House may still proceed he Glen Rd boarding house in Ourimbah will go ahead according to spokesperson for the developer, K and P Gregory, Ms Katy Gregory.

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“I guess the latest word on the street is that there are rumours that we are not going ahead with it, but that is not the case at all,” Ms Gregory said.

“I can tell you from the horse’s mouth that we haven’t made any decisions at this stage,” she said.

“We are quite pleased with the JRPP approval but we’ve only just received Wyong Council’s letter, so we are reviewing all the conditions and will be moving forward from there.”

According to Ms Gregory, her family’s reason for embarking on the development of affordable housing in Glen Rd was an approach from the University of Newcastle.

“The university

The three tallow wood trees that are in danger according to the Stop Glen Road Action Group

approached us needing some accommodation for their students, particularly international students.

“There are 26 beds available on campus which really doesn’t go a long way.

“Everybody knows there is a shortage of affordable housing on the Central Coast.”

Ms Gregory said the JRPP conditions accompanying the approval do make

the boarding house development a different proposition to the developer’s original plans.

“We need a critical number of units to maintain a high quality development,” Ms Gregory said.

“We want to be able to make sure we are always on top of the maintenance of the site.”

Ms Gregory said that at this stage they are not sure what that critical number of units is.

“That is something we will have to work out now we have received all the conditions but the principal outlay is also different,” she said.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said he had heard, although not directly from the developer, that K and P Gregory were not happy with the JRPP outcome.

Cr Eaton said that could clearly involve a Land and Environment Court appeal, which any applicant has the right to pursue.

“I certainly didn’t have

the understanding they were likely to proceed in the near future with the approved reduced version of the development.

“I have to say, I think it is unlikely, or at least it is my un-researched view, that it is unlikely it is a bankable proposition in its reduced version,” he said.

Mr Allan Benson, spokesperson for the Stop Glen Rd Action Group said “We are not giving up this battle.

“We are evaluating our options and will be monitoring the development to ensure all conditions imposed are complied with.”

According to Mr Benson, three historic tallow wood trees that are supposed to form an integral part the 82 room boarding house are unlikely to survive.

“I have grave concerns these trees will not remain viable due to the excessive site coverage and site disturbances proposed by excavation and construction of built structures and

surfaces,” said the president of the Institute of Australian Consulting Arboriculturists.

This evidence was presented to the JRRP but, according to Mr Benson, seemed to be overlooked in the final determination.

“It was overlooked despite the panel ordering at an earlier meeting that these trees are to be retained,” Mr Benson said.

Exclusion zones to preserve these trees have been defined in the planning documents but construction would be impossible if the exclusion zones were adhered to, Mr Benson said.

“If this building goes ahead, it is likely all three trees will become collateral damage in the construction process.

“We are now evaluating our options on how to proceed,” he said.

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Harris questions why flood prone, environmentally zoned, council owned land selected ember for Wy o n g , Mr David Harris MP has moved a motion in NSW Parliament on Tuesday, October 13 that there be a debate on the proposed train maintenance facility at Kangy Angy.

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“My office has been inundated with community concern about the feasibility of this project and questions raised about why the site has been moved from Darkinjung land in Doyalson to flood-prone, Wyong Council land,” Mr Harris posted on his Facebook page.

In a subsequent interview, Mr Harris said he was surprised by the site chosen “because it was the worst option”.

Mr Harris said the choice was particularly disappointing because

Burns Road floods numerous times a year

the Darkinjung Local Area Land Council had co-funded a feasibility study for their site at Doyalson and had received

written assurances from government ministers.

“Council had their arm twisted but clearly the site that was chosen was inappropriate, it is

zoned environmental,” Mr Harris said.

According to Mr Harris, the NSW Government can declare the land a State

Significant Site and subsequently change its zoning without going through a development proposal or any of the steps required of private developers.

The member for Wyong said there will need to be a significant community campaign if there is any chance of stopping the Kangy Angy development and the campaign needs to be based on the fact that this is a wider issue about the nature of planning on the Central Coast.

“We welcome development, but it has to be an appropriate development in the right place.

“When you are taking the easy road and placing things in swamps, it is not the right way to go,” Mr Harris said.

He said the proximity of the site to the environmentally

sensitive Ourimbah Creek, which is part of the Central Coast’s water catchment system, was a major concern.

“This site would have chemicals and oil washed off every time it rains.

“There are platypus in Ourimbah Creek, whereas at Doyalson, there are no significant impediments, it is near the Link Road so it is close to the freeway, and there are no houses.”

Mr Harris said the NSW Government still has not released the Central Coast Growth Plan.

“We need clear signals about what areas can be developed and what can be conserved.”

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Kangy Angy residents outraged at treatment e s i d e n t s affected by the Department of Transport’s decision to locate an intercity fleet are angered and frustrated by how they’re being treated by Transport for NSW.

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One Kangy Angy resident, Ms Michelle Nicholson said she heard about the development through the media.

“I was devastated when I became aware that the NSW State Government planned to build an Intercity Fleet Maintenance facility amongst the peaceful residential acreage properties at Kangy Angy,’ Ms Nicholson said.

“Transport for NSW plans to seize our neighbouring properties and build a train maintenance facility right next door to our beautiful acreage property,” she said.

“Transport for NSW are bullying their way into our quiet rural neighbourhood and are turning it into a heavy industrial area.

“We have been told that the residents will not be compensated because we will not be directly affected by the development, even though this will radically devalue all the properties in this area, will run 24 hours a day and seven days a week and cause major noise and vibration.

“We moved from Sydney to the Central Coast 11 years ago seeking a tree change and a rural

The proposed intercity fleet maintenance site during local floods

upbringing for our three children.

“We have spent the last 11 years investing money and working hard to improve our property thinking that we would be securing our future.

“Our home is our biggest asset and this proposed maintenance facility will leave us with no reassurance for our future.

“We will be forced to live next door to this industrial monstrosity.

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“We are also very concerned about the health issues this will cause to our neighbourhood as we don’t have town water and we all drink the rainwater collected from our roof.”

Ms Nicholson said she considered the State Government’s process for notifying residents “appalling”.

“Two neighbours were notified by letter on Friday, September 18 that their properties would be impacted by this project but not given any other details and then forced to stress and feel anxious all weekend about what this may mean.”

The residents then had to request a meeting with Transport for NSW at which they were told their property would be acquired for market value.

Another resident was told their property would only be partially acquired.

“The neighbour who is being forced off her property has been told to start looking for another place to live but has not even been told how much she will receive from the NSW Government for her beautiful acreage property.

“Almost one month on, they have still not received notification of the market value of their property.”

Ms Nicholson and her husband Will initiated their own meeting with

Transport for NSW on Thursday, September 17.

“They did agree to meet because we are the adjoining property but the rest of the residents were

officially notified by a flyer from Transport for NSW placed in letterboxes six days after the initial letter was sent to only two residents.

“In our meeting with Transport for NSW, we were told the next step is that ecological studies will begin on our neighbours’ properties and then we can see detailed designs when they go on public display in March or April 2016.

“These designs will be presented to the community and if we have any concerns regarding the designs they are to be addressed to Transport for NSW. “We are in shock as to how the NSW State Government can come in and rezone blocks next door to us that are zoned Environmental Conservation and Environmental Management by Wyong Council (as stated in their LEP 2013) and rezone them as Heavy Industrial.

“If they can do this in Kangy Angy, they can do this anywhere they like.”

“We are also concerned

about the number of trees that will need to be cleared to build this facility; the wildlife that will be destroyed and what other heavy industrial facilities could be built on the adjoining properties in the future.”

Impacted residents have formed the Kangy Angy Rail Action Group.

The group believes there are alternative sites that are better suited for the development including Federation Park, south of the current Warnervale Station, a greenfield site in Wyee, just north of the proposed new Warnervale Station, and a parcel owned

by Darkinjung who want the project to go ahead on their land.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton said he was meeting with affected Kangy Angy residents on Thursday, October 15 and had invited other councillors to attend.

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Shotgun council amalgamation could leave Wyong rate payers in a black hole hile calling its own financial performance “the envy of local government”, Wyong Council has resolved to ask Gosford Council to hand over its financial records for proper analysis in preparation for a possible amalgamation.

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Cr Greg Best got the ball rolling with a motion calling for an “independent forensic audit” of Gosford Council’s financial position but, as a result of discussion during the general meeting of Wyong Council on October 14, the wording of the motion was softened to a “proper analysis”.

In the notice of motion, Cr Best reiterated Wyong Council’s end of year financial results “that outline Council’s excellent economic turnaround over the past five years.

“This has now resulted in a $10.6 million surplus and provided Council the opportunity not to levy the scheduled 2016/17 approved extra ordinary rate rise,” Cr Best said.

He noted with concern tables and graphs that illustrated a decline in Gosford Council’s cash position and declining portfolio returns.

“As Wyong and Gosford Councils are partners in the billion dollar water supply and there is a real prospect of amalgamation, it is responsible and incumbent upon Wyong Council to establish a thorough and accurate economic analysis heading into any further partnerships,” he said.

“Consequently Wyong Council respectfully

requests Gosford Council provide full and unfettered access to its 2014/15 accounts, including all supporting documentation.”

In recognition of the importance of working cooperatively and transparently with “our sister Central Coast Council”, Cr Best’s motion suggested that Wyong would reciprocate and give Gosford access to all necessary statements to carry out its own investigation of Wyong Council’s financial position.

He also noted that the tables and graphs included with the motion comparing the financial results of three surrounding councils were unaudited, indicative only, and did not provide a thorough representation of the situation.

“However, it would appear Gosford’s operating loss, actual and forecast, between 2013/14 and 2016/17 is $27 million,” Cr Best said.

“In addition, borrowings in the next three years are forecast to increase by as much as $25 million, resulting in a loans blow out of over $200 million.

“Gosford Council staff wages being $20 million higher than Wyong is also cause for concern,

particularly as they are a similar size council to Wyong and this figure is equivalent to having an extra 250 staff.

“Road spending is again of particular concern being that Gosford currently expends only $6 million on its roads, this is 10 per cent of Wyong’s $66 million budget.

“Natural Areas also have a huge spending imbalance with Gosford spending just $2.4 million compared to Wyong’s $14 million spend.

“These figures are just some of the items that are of concern, particularly as amalgamation is highly likely.

“These shortfalls and overspends may ultimately be at the cost of Wyong ratepayers.

“Given a decision on amalgamation is only a few months away, we need urgent answers to questions about our forced marriage partner’s finances.

“There may well be explanations as to the trends reported, however, I am unwilling to take our rate payers into a marriage or possible amalgamation that could result in an economic black hole that will consume Wyong’s five year hard earned multimillion dollar surplus,” Cr Best said.

In an interview with

the Wyong Regional Chronicle prior to the Council meeting, Cr Best said he was acting in response to staff reports on the comparative financial positions of Wyong and Gosford Councils.

“What I am trying to achieve, as a councillor of two decades now, is not have my rate payers, if an amalgamation were to go ahead, saddled with a financial black hole.

“So far the jury is well and truly out on the strength of Gosford Council’s balance sheet,” Cr best said.

Speaking from the annual local government conference at Sydney’s Royal Randwick on Monday, October 12, Cr Best said a speech by Premier Mike Baird had “left us in no ambiguity that amalgamation is the order of the day.”

Mr Baird confirmed that he had taken receipt of the Fit for the Future report from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) and that the report would be made public within weeks.

IPART has received submissions from every NSW Council as to why they should be allowed to continue operating as stand-alone entities.

Cr Best said many questions had been put to Mr Baird about how long local government areas would be expected to survive “in limbo” until the NSW government made decisions in

relation to IPART’s recommendations.

“Wyong can only employ an interim general manager purely and simply because the sword of Damocles is hanging over us all and costing ratepayers money,” Cr Best said.

Once the government has considered IPART’s finding, the report will go back to councils for further comment and decision making.

“Amalgamation has been debated for four years and it is still up in the air, but the problem is the journey is coming to an end,” Cr Best said.

“We will know by Christmas what the makeup will be and then we have to go away and manage that.

“If it is to dissolve the two councils and create a Central Coast Super Council, I want to know what we have married.”

“I’ve had Gosford rate payers coming to me in the past few days totally supporting what I am asking for,” he said.

He said that News Limited had recently reported that Gosford Council intended to ask for a 9.6 per cent special rate variation for 201617.

“If they are asking for a rate increase and we are giving a rate decrease, then how can they be fit for the future; if you are asking for an increase then you are not sustainable in the current structure.”

“The state of Gosford’s

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beaches are a public relations and tourism disaster and you know why it is like that, because they spent $2.4 million on externals and we spent $14 million.

“They don’t even do a pavement index assessment; they use another methodology which most councils walked away from.

“If the beaches are buggered up, are the roads also in ruin?

“Let’s know the true gravity of what we are trying to manage here and not the she’ll be right version.

A note from Wyong Council’s acting chief executive officer, Mr Rob Noble was added to the notice of motion.

“The proposal for an independent forensic audit is likely to be very costly, has not been budgeted for and may be premature, given no announcement has yet been made regarding amalgamation,” Mr Noble said.

“It also would seem to have potential to damage relationships between the two councils at a time when the best possible relationships need to be established should an amalgamation be required,” he said.

See dissenting councillors comments on page 9.

Email, Oct 12, 2015 Interview, Oct 12, 2015 Greg Best, Wyong Counci Jackie Pearson, journalist

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The Entrance Beach sand rejuvenation programme underway

Dick Smith to inspect Warnervale air strip

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viation guru, Mr Dick Smith, will travel to Wyong on Tuesday, October 20 to inspect recently completed improvements to the Warnervale air strip.

Wyong mayor, Cr Dough Eaton said: “We’ve got Dick Smith coming up to inspect the airport and the improved runway because he is a big advocate of regional aviation.”

Warnervale air strip reopened mid-September after Wyong Council undertook $1 million worth of work to the runway and related structures.

At the time, Mr Laurie Eyes, spokesperson for the Central Coast Airport Action Group, wrote to the NSW minister for planning Mr Rob Stokes to state that work to the

Warnervale airport had gone much further than maintenance and, in fact, included an extension and widening of the runway.

“I have found at least 10 references to the runway length at Warnervale prior to the work and most put it at around 950 metres,” Mr Eyes said.

Mr Eyes said he cannot understand why Wyong Council made a submission to the NSW Government in December 2014 extolling the virtues of the Warnervale airport site for industrial use but has since embarked on a renewal and expansion of

its use as an airport.

“Now they have put a new runway through the middle of it,” he said.

Mr Eyes said he believes statements made by Cr Eaton in relation to the length of the Warnervale runway following completion of council’s latest works are incorrect.

He said the runway has not always been 1195 metres as stated by Cr Eaton but was previously 950-960 metres.

Interview, Oct 13, 2015 Doug Eaton, Wyong Council Emails, Sep 20- Oct 4, 2015 Laurie Eyes, Central Coast Airport Action Group

Cost benefit analysis for regional airport to be examined he proposal to develop a Central Coast regional airport in Wyong Shire is coming up for discussion at the end of October.

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According to Wyong Council’s current business papers, a confidential session of the council on October 28 is also due to discuss a cost-benefits analysis for the development of a Central Coast regional

airport in Wyong shire.

Cr Eaton said he expected that most of the work in the cost-benefits analysis would have been put together by Wyong Council staff.

“There have also been a number of external

studies completed,” he said.

According to Cr Eaton, the matter would then go to the next open council meeting, in November for a decision.

Interview, Oct 13, 2015 Doug Eaton, Wyong Council

Sand being pumped from The Entrance channel into the surf zone of The Entrance Beach

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and is finally being pumped from The Entrance channel on to The Entrance Beach.

The extra pipes delivered to The Entrance Beach in September have been installed, according to a media alert from Wyong Council on Monday, October 12.

“So the much

anticipated pumping can get underway,” the alert said.

On Wednesday, October 14 the dredge was due to start pumping sand directly from The Entrance channel on to

The Entrance Beach to help restore the popular swimming spot.

The dredging program is expected to be finished in November.

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Harris uses Wyong Council as an example in Local Government Act amendment debate L o c a l Government (Councillor Misconduct and Poor Performance) Amendment Bill 2015 has been presented for debate in state parliament.

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Speaking in the debate, member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP said that the Bill does not go far enough to fix conflicts of interest.

As published in State Government Hansard, Mr Harris used Wyong Council as an example to outline why he believes developers and real estate agents should be prohibited from running for local government.

“People want their local council to be making decisions in the public interest, but I am afraid, through experiences with our local council in Wyong, many people have lost confidence in their local council,” Mr Harris said.

“This lack of confidence will not be fixed by amalgamations but by ensuring proper procedures and requirements around decision-making, true consultation and procedural fairness.

“I receive numerous

complaints from local people and community groups about the actions of our local council, some of them are justified and some of them are not.

“I have referred several of these complaints to the Office of Local Government but I fear it does not have the proper resources to deal sufficiently with such matters.

“There seems to be a fine line between councillor personal interest and the organisations and businesses in which they are involved.

“In Wyong council there is an overuse of confidential sessions to discuss matters that should be in the public domain.

“Councillor Bob Graham, an independent councillor and a former Liberal Party member made a revelation about the mayoral chains that were bought at Wyong.

“Councillors had approved the purchase of standard mayoral chains in March 2013.

“At the time no budget was set, no design was specified and there was no discussion about what was the standard for mayoral chains.

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reasonable and economical $8,000.

“One month later, the cost had risen to $41,800.

“In November 2013, in response to a question from Councillor Graham, the council made it public that it had spent $56,211 on the chains, including $3,000 for a safe, $300 for engraving and $240 for a carry case.

“Councillor Graham expressed disgust that the matter had been considered in the confidential part of the council meeting.

“For his efforts in the public interest, Cr Graham was referred for a code of conduct dispute.

“The code of conduct review cleared him ….. and he released the review to the Newcastle Herald in 2013.

“The Office of Local Government then found that he should not have released the code of conduct review that had cleared him.

“Although he was acting in the public interest, he was penalised by being forced to forego two months of his councillor pay of $3,800 for breaking the confidential code of conduct. “This situation arose because there was a ruling block of six councillors on the Wyong Council, five now because one of the Liberal councillors recently resigned.

“I can give an example of some development applications involving a member of the council’s family business.

“The business, at Ruttleys Rd, Doyalson,

was set up in 2007 without development consent.

“It was given six months to install a driveway and intersection into the Ruttleys Road site as part of its operating conditions but after five years the matter remained unresolved.

“The council took legal action against the company and a development application was submitted in 2010 after an order was issued by the Land and Environment Court.

“Approval was granted on condition that an intersection would be installed for safety reasons.

“Since then, the company has made several attempts to amend the development application relating to the intersection.

“The application has been rejected each time and it has become a means by which it is put off.

“In an attempt to get around the problem the company put in a submission to lower the speed limit on Ruttleys Rd from 80 to 70 kilometres.

“That was knocked back by the council’s traffic committee.

“Mr Andrew Whitbourne, the chairman at the time of the Mannering Park Precinct Committee, accused council of double standards as a business 400 metres north of the site of the councillor’s family business was forced to close down because it did not have the right zoning whereas the councillor’s family business had been permitted to constantly delay its development application.

“Not long after that, the same company (councillor’s family business) opened a new hardware store at Ourimbah.

“The company only lodged a development application several months after residents notified council that it had started to operate without permission.

“It is common for mayoral minutes to be issued, most of which are not advised to the public.

“The most egregious misuse of a mayoral minute was the purchase of land for a so-called

regional airport.

“This was a $17 million purchase brought to the meeting by a late mayoral minute.

“The general manager was away so there was an acting general manager.

“Some of the other councillors were away, no staff members were reporting the matter and only the briefest detail appeared in the minute.

“The mayor pressed for a decision on the night and it was finally agreed, on the mayor’s casting vote, to spend $17 million to purchase two parcels of industrial land, subject to due diligence and valuation.

“The airport has been cancelled because a different airport has been upgraded instead.

“It is extremely poor governance to make such decisions on a mayoral minute, without proper consultation and without councillors having a full understanding of what is being proposed, with councillors simply using their numbers to force through decisions.

“It was later found that the council spent $17 million on a property that the Valuer General valued at half that amount.

“The only valuation the council had before that was an internal staff valuation that it is believed was seen only by the mayor and the general manager.

“The bill addresses some of the issues about which I have spoken but the only way to fix the problem will be by changes to the electoral laws and donation laws and restrictions on who can stand for council election.

“Also of concern to local people is a loophole that needs to be fixed that relates to the setting up of a party for local government election, how people know what that party stands for, and what it intends to do.

For example, during the 2012 election two Independent councillors, who serve on the current council, set up and funded another political party called the Save Tuggerah Lakes Party.

“One of the councillors became the public officer.

“Both families of the councillors donated to the party and essentially selected the candidates who would stand for election, but the councillors still ran as independents.

“Suddenly there were two Independents running for office plus candidates for the Save Tuggerah Lakes Party, which had obvious links that the public did not know about because there was no public disclosure until after the election.

“People thought they were voting for a party that comprised different candidates only to discover later that the two Independents had funded the party.

“The Save Tuggerah Lakes Party and the two Independent councillors, together with the Liberal councillors, we call them the ‘six pack’, run the council and make decisions without consultation.

“In many cases, they push through decisions that go against the public interest.

“The council spent $17 million to purchase the specially zoned industrial land that was of State significance.

“The council has since upgraded the existing airport and abandoned the acquired land. So $17 million in public money has gone down the drain.

“It spent $1.6 million or thereabouts to upgrade the current airport, which was previously surplus to requirements and was to be sold.

“The council’s decisionmaking is all over the place,’ Mr Harris said.

Mr Harris told the Wyong Regional Chronicle that matters he had referred to the Office of Local Government in June 2015 regarding spot rezonings in Wyong Shire still had to be dealt with.

“Not much can happen until ICAC brings down the Operation Spicer Report,” he said.

Mr Harris said the High Court Decision that the ban on developer donations was unlawful was “good news”, but insisted more needs to be done to reform the Local Government election laws.

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F o r m e r Newcastle mayor and property developer, Mr Jeff McCloy, launched a legal challenge against the law last year, after revelations in the Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC) that he made donations to Hunter and Central Coast State Liberal candidates during the 2011 election

campaign.

Currently donations from property developers, tobacco industry business entities and liquor or gambling industry business entities, and the close associates of such, are all considered as being from prohibited donors.

“The High Court judgement supported the original legislation introduced by the former

Premier, Mr Nathan Rees, which recognised that certain industries are able to seek to use donations to influence decision making processes,” Mr Harris said.

“I join with opposition leader, Mr Luke Foley in calling for donation bans and limits to include local government election campaigns,” Mr Harris said.

“Clearly if the premier and the opposition leader have restrictions on the donations they can receive, then people running for local council positions should have those same restrictions placed on them.

“The people of the Central Coast are still waiting for the findings of Operation Spicer and Credo to be handed down,

given the cloud that has hung over the local political scene since the 2011 state election.

“They will have to wait until January 2016 for those findings.”

According to Mr Harris, ICAC was still facing one more legal challenge before it could release its findings into Operation Spicer and Operation Credo.

“It then may be able to go back and look at the spot rezoning issue,” he said.

Hansard, Oct 13, 2015 Local Government Amendment (Councillor Misconduct and Poor Performance) Bill 2015 Speech by David Harris, member for Wyong Media release, Oct 8, 2015 Jake Allen, Office of David Harris Jackie Pearson, journalist

Dissenting councillors call for more moderate approach to Gosford Council ive out of nine Wyong councillors voted in favour of a motion to request their southern neighbour, Gosford Council, hand over its financial records for analysis.

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Councillors who voted in favour of the motion to see it carried by one vote were Cr Greg Best, Cr Adam Troy, Cr Doug Eaton, Cr Lloyd Taylor and Cr Lynne Webster.

Those voting against the motion were Cr Ken Greenwald, Cr Doug Vincent, Cr Bob Graham and Cr Lisa Matthews.

Cr Bob Graham said he believed requesting such an analysis had the potential to damage the relationship between the two councils.

“This is premature and perhaps we should have attempted a different approach, a workshop or written a letter,” Cr Graham said.

“We could have brought up the issue of finances and done it in a proper manner and spoken like ladies and gentlemen around the table and nutted it out like you would have as a brother and sister,” he said.

Cr Graham asked acting chief executive officer, Mr Rob Noble to expand on comments he

made in Cr Best’s original notice of motion.

“It is fairly evident to those considering the option given, that if we do move into an amalgamation with Gosford it will be important, at least at staff level, for all the players to deal rationally and as well as possible with each other,” Mr Noble said.

“So if we jump the gun, it might be cause for concern about the quality of the relationships between the two councils,” he said.

Cr Graham said he thought the CEO’s point should result in the deferral of any request for an examination of Gosford Council’s books until the NSW minister for local government and Premier made their decisions in relation to the IPART report.

He said he believed legislative changes would be required to give NSW the structures and rules to make council amalgamations work.

He also commented that an amalgamated council for the whole of the Central Coast would see community representation go from a total of 20 councillors across the population to a maximum of 15 unless the Local Government Act was changed.

“I can’t see any state government giving us any

more say than we have already,” Cr Graham said.

Later in the debate Cr Graham said: “At least listen to what the acting CEO is saying.

“This will get the people of Gosford offside and the council offside and they will say ‘go to buggery’ if we ask them to open up their books, they will say ‘read what is on our website and that is all we are going to give you’.

“Put the hand of friendship out to work on behalf of the whole of the Central Coast,” he said Cr Ken Greenwald moved an amendment to defer the request until an announcement from the NSW Government had been made but the amendment was defeated.

“I don’t believe this is an amalgamation anymore,” Cr Greenwald said.

“It is not two equal partners going in to an amalgamation, this is a kidnapping.

“If you believe what came out of the ALGA conference this week, it was to go back and thank your staff and say you may not be here this time next year.

“This is just a new governance area, a new model on the Central Coast with a new council, whether we know their debt or don’t won’t make a difference.

“Requests for a referendum or community consultation before amalgamation are out the window.

“I hope I am wrong, but let’s not do this too early,” he said.

Labor councillor Doug Vincent said the motion was an example of Cr Best “trying to go out and get a headline” and that there was no real reason for spending Wyong rate payers’ money to investigate Gosford’s books.

“The money would be better off going into a road or something...I think state government will go ahead and push for it anyway.

“It is all flashy stuff that might get people to think they are really doing something but I have seen councillors in here pretending to be doing something when all they are doing is pretending to be doing something,” he said.

Cr Vincent said that the current Gosford Council deficit, which he estimated to be between $8 million and $14 million did not mean it was “on the rocks or going absolutely bust” given that it is a $300 million enterprise.

He said an investigation of Gosford’s books at this time would be “blowing funds, resources and staff time”.

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In response to the amendment, Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton said: “It is interesting those who spoke in favour of the amendment were not at the local government conference.

“In one month’s time we will get the IPART calculations along with some sort of recommendation.

“We will have something in the region of two weeks to respond to that.

“We don’t have time to defer and wait for the decision.

“You will have two weeks to respond when we are told.

“It is interesting that the Local Government Act requires Council to

present their accounts for auditing by the end of October.

“Gosford will not have their accounts ready; they need a resolution to refer their accounts to the auditor and that has to be authorised and signed off by the mayor, deputy mayor and directors.

“We heard they didn’t comply whatsoever last year.

“It is clear there would be an implementation team set up between the two councils that would determine how the new council would operate.

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Marlisa Punzalan’s star continues to shine

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ilon Luke has assumed that Marlisa Punzalan has returned to high school and that her 15 minutes of fame has dried up (The Justin Beiber effect, Wyong Regional Chronicle Oct 2).

Actually, the little star’s career is on the rise.

Headlining concerts, TV appearances and selling albums in the Philippines might not impress Dilon, but you will not hear Sony Records complaining.

Dilon might not realise

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I can’t wait to read Dilon’s apology.

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Road priorities need to be re-considered yong’s mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM, has said in relation to key projects discussed with the RMS: "One project I am thrilled about is the $25 million State election commitment for the Link Road".

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This commitment, stated in the Wyong Regional Chronicle, does not say much for the commercial sense of the RMS or the State Government.

Early this year, Wyong deputy mayor, Cr Lynn Webster, stated in a media release that the cost of the Link Road would be $58 million.

In 2013 the SGS Economics and Planning report on Council’s university found the Link Road would only generate a time saving benefit of $30,069 per year.

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The mind boggles at the thought that the Link Road would even be worth considering, in view of what is essentially

a zero payback on $58 million.

What are the RMS and State Government thinking when roads are falling apart all over the Wyong shire?

When the M1 Motorway is cracking up past Wyong?

When the Pacific Highway rebuild through Wyong is planned with the low cost and the worst option for the future of Wyong?

When the Pacific Highway through Wyong remains at a standstill?

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Why no road signs to the Central Coast? ravelling from the south on the M7 and M2, the signs announce the exit for Hornsby and for Newcastle.

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There is no mention of the Central Coast.

Therefore what can we expect but that holiday makers or weekenders head past our area for Newcastle and the adjoining Hunter Valley?

Those owners of in-car navigation systems will know, or they can inform us, if the Central Coast appears on their devices.

Work has started on the tunnel to link the M1 at Wahroonga (the southern end) to the M2.

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Mariners.

Sports fans in Sydney can be at the most admired stadium in this competition in a very short time.

The club struggles to attract even 10,000 spectators.

Really, the largely untapped sports fans of Sydney’s Northern suburbs are staying home.

We, the residents of the Central Coast, know how great the area is, but overall, the story is failing to get out to potential visitors.

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Commercial drug supply of cocaine uncovered

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Woman glassed at Mannering Park olice are appealing for information after a woman was allegedly glassed at Mannering Park on the evening of October 5.

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man appeared in court on October 4 after police allegedly located almost 400 grams of cocaine during a vehicle stop on the Central About 10:30pm, a Coast.

44-year-old woman and

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About 2:40pm on October 3, Highway Patrol officers attached to Strike Force Raptor were patrolling the M1, and pulled over a vehicle near Wyong.

Officers spoke with the male driver before conducting a search of the vehicle.

During the vehicle search, officers allegedly located 396.5g of cocaine.

Police also located and seized two mobile phones, a laptop and paperwork.

The 34-year-old man

was arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station, where he was charged with commercial drug supply.

He was refused bail and appeared at Wyong Local Court on October 4.

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Child approach at Gorokan olice have been investigating a report of a child approach at Gorokan.

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About 3:15pm on Tuesday, October 6, an eight-year-old boy was standing on the footpath of Suncrest Pde. He has told police an older-model, white, twodoor vehicle parked a short distance away.

A man not known to the boy approached and asked if he could give the child a lift home.

The boy said no, and started walking away from the man.

The man returned to the car and drove away and was last seen turning onto Gilbert Ave. Police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command have been

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on

1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: http://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/ Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

investigating the incident.

They would like to speak with a man who may be able to help with their inquiries.

The man is described as being 40 to 50 years old, 180 to 185cm tall, with an olive complexion,

dark hair and a black goatee-style beard.

Meanwhile, the incident has again prompted police to encourage parents to discuss ‘safe people, safe places’ messages with their children, including making sure parents or another known adult knows where the child is at all times.

Children should be told always to walk straight home or to the place they are walking to and to walk near busier roads and streets, or use paths where there are lots of other people.

her 63-year-old mother were standing out the front of a property in a holiday park on Monterey Ave. A woman approached the pair and initiated a conversation.

The woman then allegedly assaulted the 44-year-old with a wine glass before leaving the area on foot.

Tuggerah Lakes Local

Area Command attended the scene and commenced an investigation.

The injured woman was taken to Wyong hospital where she was treated for a wound on her head.

Police are looking for a woman they believe can assist with enquiries.

She is described as

being of Caucasian appearance in her early 20’s, dark hair in a ponytail and was seen wearing a black singlet, dark pants and was carrying a large black handbag.

Police are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

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Fatality at Norah Head olice will prepare a report for the Coroner after a woman died in a single-vehicle crash at Norah Head on Wednesday, October 7.

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About 11:00pm, emergency services responded to reports of a crash at Wilfred Barrett Dve, Noraville.

Upon arrival, police found a burnt Holden Commodore.

Early investigations

suggest the car left the road, hit a tree, and then burst into flames.

The 25-year-old female driver died at the scene.

Inquiries are continuing into the cause of the crash and any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police are urged to come forward.

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nterrelate Central Coast area manager, Mr Mike Sheargold has used Carers’ Week to remind full-time carers that they can access free counselling sessions through Interrelate’s Caring for Carers Program.

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“National Carers Week is a time to educate and raise awareness about the diversity of carers and the importance of their caring roles,” Mr Sheargold said.

“Being a carer can be a rewarding but sometimes challenging experience.

“Anyone can become a carer and at any time, so it’s important that we, as a community, do what we can to support the important and sometimes undervalued role they perform,” he said.

According to Mr Sheargold, around 6.4 per cent of the population in the Wyong Local Government Area, or over 9,000 people, reported needing some assistance in their day-today life due to an illness or disability.

They are the latest

figures available, based on 2011 census data.

Not every one of those people will need a full-time carer, but they all need some care or assistance.

Interrelate have a partnership with Carers NSW, which enables carers to access free counselling sessions through Interrelate’s Caring for Carers program.

“It is not just the physical and financial responsibilities that can sometimes be demanding, but the emotional impacts as well.

“Often the support provided by carers can be underestimated, even by family and friends.

“Our program is able to support carers to remain strong and to ensure that they look after

themselves, as well as the person they care for,” Mr Sheargold said.

Interrelate’s Caring for Carers service is for fulltime carers who have a dependent child or adult with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or terminal illness.

Under this program Interrelate can provide up to six free specialised counselling sessions to assist with: emotional support; skills and strategies to deal with challenges; bereavement and loss; helping people to cope with change; and helping families to develop plans for caring arrangements.

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Lake Haven’s Ms Lisa Urry said doctors told her she was lucky to be alive after developing a 15cm thrombosis in her leg and clots in her lungs three years ago when she was just 44 years old.

“I felt unwell one day and thought it was just a virus but when I went to go to work the next day I couldn’t breathe,” she said.

“So I had a friend take me to hospital and they did a scan which showed I had multiple clots in both lungs.

“The doctors said most people in my situation wouldn’t have made it, so I was really shocked and scared because I had never

thought about getting clots before.

“I thought it only happened when you travelled.”

Being immobile during long flights was commonly associated with blood clots but district haematologist, Dr Brenton Wylie said there were many other major risk factors including hospitalisation, surgical procedures, smoking, pregnancy, obesity, certain medications and chronic illnesses.

“Sometimes blood can pool and thicken inside normal, healthy veins and block the flow of blood through the body and this is known as a blood clot,” he said.

“Blood clots can be minor and have no signs or symptoms but they can also cause significant health issues and, in some cases, lead to death,” he said.

However, according to

Dr Wylie, blood clots can be prevented.

Dr Wylie said if your age, health condition or prolonged immobility puts you at risk, there are steps you can take to help prevent a blood clot at home or in hospital.

“Stay as active as you can, even by just wriggling your feet, to keep your blood flowing and stay hydrated by drinking water as it helps your blood flow,” he said.

“If your doctor has given you compression stockings to wear, keep them on as directed and speak to your doctor if you have any other concerns.”

“If you start to develop swelling or pain in either leg, shortness of breath or chest pain, contact your doctor or go directly to an emergency department,” Dr Wylie said.

Media release, Oct 12, 2015 Lauren Nicholls, Central Coast Local Health District

Dementia specific social clubs will assist both patient and carer

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elphis, a Central Coast based community care services provider, will host dementia specific social clubs in recognition of September being national dementia awareness month.

Dementia prevalence estimates show that by 2030 the seat of Dobell will have one of the largest occurrences of dementia in NSW. Delphis CEO, Mr Peter McCloskey, said the dementia specific social clubs provide much needed respite for carers.

“The caring role can sometimes be challenging and confusing, especially for new carers.

“Respite offers an opportunity for them

to catch up on things or simply have a rest, knowing that the person they care for is in good hands when they are with us,” he said.

The benefits to clients attending the social clubs include: socialisation, maintaining skills, and a sense of collectedness and belonging.

“Socialisation is key in maintaining general health and wellbeing, and staying socialised can reduce symptoms of dementia,”

Mr McCloskey said.

“Over the last 29 years we have created a strong network of support by providing both home and day centre respite to our clients within the Central Coast community.

“With the statistics demonstrating an ageing region, it’s vital such services are available and made known to the community,” he said.

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One in 500 babies born with Cerebral Palsy

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Cultural supervision to improve care at Dooralong

he Community Pediatric Team at the Central Coast Local Health District is determined to raise community awareness and understanding about cerebral palsy in response to World Cerebral Palsy Day which was held on October 7.

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Every 15 hours an Australian child is born with cerebral palsy, which equates to one in 500 babies.

It is the most common physical disability in childhood and is also one of the least understood.

Cerebral palsy is a physical condition that affects movement and posture.

It is a permanent condition, but generally does not worsen over time.

It is due to damage to the developing brain, either during pregnancy or shortly after birth.

Nurse unit manager at Wyong pediatric assessment unit, Mr Mark Booth said cerebral palsy can affect a child’s muscle control, balance and their ability to move, communicate, eat, sleep and learn.

It can be mild, such as weakness in one hand, to severe where children need 24 hour assistance.

One in three people with the condition are unable to walk, and one in four are unable to talk.

“No matter what level of disability a child has,

it’s so important they’re given every opportunity to reach their full potential in life.

“We need to work together not only with the child and their family, but also with the community in general, to provide support, encouragement and understanding.

“It is a very daunting experience to have your child diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

“In the early stages, the future is uncertain and many parents don’t know where to start,” Mr Booth said.

Wyong hospital clients, Mr Dean and Ms Amy Cunningham’s daughter Marley was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at nine months old, with the condition affecting her legs.

Now three-yearsold, Marley cannot walk unassisted and has chronic pain as well as epilepsy.

“We knew it was on the cards since Marley was born.

“In a way it was a relief to get it confirmed so we could start getting things sorted.

“That said, it was still heart breaking,” Ms Cunningham said.

The district community pediatric team worked closely with Marley and her family when she was an infant, and will continue to assist them until she is 18-years-old.

“We had access to a physiotherapist, pediatricians and pediatric nurses who have been amazing.

“They come to us and refer us to other services, like the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, to make sure we’re getting plenty of support.

“You can get so overwhelmed by all the doctor’s appointments that you forget to enjoy your child, so having someone there to organise things and provide that moral support really helps.

“With the help of a physiotherapist, our goal is to get Marley walking independently in the future,” Ms Cunningham said.

Media release, Oct 1, 2015 Casey Virgin, Central Coast Local Health District

Steve Ella will introduce the concept of cultural supervision to Aboriginal staff at the Dooralong Transformation Centre

entral Coast Local Health District Aboriginal Health manager, Mr Steve Ella visited The Salvation Army’s Dooralong Transformation Centre to introduce the concept of ‘cultural supervision’ to Aboriginal staff members.

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Following an illustrious rugby league career with the Parramatta Eels, Mr Ella has been employed by NSW health for nearly 20 years and is a pioneer of indigenous health initiatives in NSW Health.

Dooralong Centre manager, Mr Craig Stephens said that Mr Ella’s insight will greatly benefit the residential drug and alcohol Bridge Program offered at Dooralong.

“Cultural supervision of Aboriginal staff is recognised as being as high a priority as their clinical supervision,” Mr Stephens said.

Cultural supervision refers to training and support for Aboriginal staff members to help them understand their own cultural identity.

This will equip staff of

the Bridge Program to help Aboriginal participants preserve their culture and develop a richer identity themselves.

The award winning Bridge Program is a residential drug and alcohol treatment program that is nationally accredited, heavily researched and evidencebased, delivering both group therapy and oneon-one counselling.

“In the next few weeks, Mr Ella will be working closely with our 10 Aboriginal staff members

to deliver cultural training and staff development,” Mr Stephens said.

“Mr Ella has worked in partnership with The Salvation Army’s Bridge Program for over 10 years.

“He has been integral in identifying resources and developments in NSW Health in order to improve the care given to participants of the Bridge Program at Dooralong Transformation Centre,” Mr Stephens said.

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Northlakes has winners in gardening, poetry and music

Mobile Multicultural Resource Library launched new mobile library will bring cultural diversity to life for the Central Coast’s youngest residents, thanks to a $61,500 grant to the Central Coast Multicultural Resource Centre from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.

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Northlakes High School’s support unit gardeners

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orthlakes High School students have kicked off term four as winners in gardening, poetry and music.

The school’s Support Unit garden has won second prize in the Wyong Council competition.

“Thanks goes to Mrs Parkes who has led our keen gardeners to this point,” said Northlakes High School principal, Ms Merrilyn Rowley.

Suzy Taylor Monzer, who is currently in year

11 and will be Northlakes’ school captain in 2016, has made it through another Poetry Slam event in Newcastle.

“Her next is at the State Theatre, Sydney and she is a powerful and creative speaker doing so well,” Ms Rowley said.

Year 12 student Corey Jones has been invited

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to perform in Encore, a selection of the highest level performers in music in the Higher School Certificate.

“This is a huge achievement for an extraordinarily talented student,” she said.

Newsletter, Oct 9, 2015 Merrilyn Rowley, Northlakes High School

The launch of the new mobile library was scheduled for The Entrance Community Centre on Friday, October 16.

The Multicultural Resource Centre, which has operated from Woodport Primary School since 1999, aims to introduce children to the rich diversity of the world’s cultures from an early age to build a more inclusive and respectful community.

The Centre’s extensive library of multicultural books, music, toys, games, clothes and artefacts will hit the Coast’s roads from Friday, October 16, visiting interested schools, preschools and day care centres.

Charitable Foundation executive officer, Mr Jason Bourke praised the initiative for proactively breaking down cultural barriers.

“By exposing young people to cultures from around the world, the Mobile Multicultural Resource Library will help to foster engagement between cultural groups and build mutual appreciation in our increasingly multicultural community,” Mr Bourke said.

“This project has the capacity to improve the outcomes of marginalised members of our culturally and linguistically diverse community, as well as those children whose engagement with diverse cultures could lead to better learning and social outcomes in the long run,” he said.

Ms Milka Roach, coordinator of Central Coast Multicultural Resource Centre, said the Mobile Multicultural Resource Library had only been an aspiration until the Charitable

Foundation grant.

“The Centre will be able to engage up to 30,000 children each year with the new Mobile Multicultural Resource Library, as well as providing their educators with the resources and knowledge to continue to teach cultural diversity throughout their yearly curriculum,” Ms Roach said.

“As the only multicultural resource centre in the Central Coast and Hunter regions, the grant from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation means we now have the capacity to better promote social cohesion through meaningful and engaging hands-on cultural experiences for young people.”

Media release, Oct 12, 2015 Sarah-Jane Stevenson, Enigma

Donny the Dolphin launches positive behavior program lue Haven Public School’s mascot, Donny the Dolphin, made a personal appearance on Wednesday, October 14 to launch the school’s latest program to support students in their behaviour and learning.

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“Donny will help launch the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program, which teaches students about the close connection between behaving well at school and making progress in and out of class, said Blue Haven Public School relieving principal, Ms Ruth Goodwin.

“Parents were invited to the launch assembly with Donny, after which students completed PBL activities in class with their buddies (younger and older students paired off),” Ms Goodwin said.

“The program will

continue in the school with weekly lessons about behaving well and

learning well, with the aim of the school achieving the goals in the program’s

slogan, ‘safe, respectful and responsible students, everyone, everywhere, every time’.

Media release, Oct 12, 2015 Sven Wright, NSW Education and Communities

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Free hip hop dance classes

Eva Fox is a Green Gown Awards finalist

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entral Coast early childhood teacher and environmental educator, Ms Eva Fox, has been announced as one of five finalists in the 2015 Australasian Green Gown Awards in the staff category.

Ms Fox has been teaching Children’s Services at Hunter TAFE’s Ourimbah Campus since 2010 and was nominated by head teacher, Ms Celia Hayes, for her passion and dedication to championing environmental sustainability practices with staff, students, children, local families and the wider Central Coast community.

The Green Gown Awards recognise e x c e p t i o n a l environmental and sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities, TAFE and polytechnics, and the learning and skills sector across Australia and New Zealand.

The awards are administered by Australian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS).

Ms Fox has more than 30 years’ experience

integrating environmental sustainability practices with early childhood education, encompassing everything from playground and childcare facility design to childcare centre practices and processes to engage and empower children in the environment.

Alongside her part time teaching role at Hunter TAFE, Ms Fox has been involved in a number of programs including most recently not-for-profit Take 3, A Clean Beach Initiative.

In this role she developed a suite of early childhood resources and coordinated early childhood programs on the Central Coast.

Ms Fox said she was humbled to be acknowledged for her work and recognised alongside a number of others from prestigious educational institutions.

“Environmental

sustainability in high quality early childhood services is really about connecting children with nature and developing practical ways to engage children, family, educators and the community in protecting the environment,” said Ms Fox. “By involving children in the growing of vegetable and herb gardens, creating worm farms and teaching them about the lifecycle of waste, we are helping them become environmentally mindful citizens of the future,” she said.

The 2015 Green Gown Award winners will be announced at a prestigious award ceremony on October 22, in Geelong as part of the 15th International ACTS conference.

Media release, Oct 1, 2015 Emily Gallagher, Hunter TAFE

Education

Free hip hop dance classes are being offered by Musicians Making a Difference and the Salvation Army

usicians Making and Difference (MMAD) and the Salvation Army are giving Central Coast dancers aged seven to 18 the chance to participate in free hip hop dance classes.

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Ms Angela Thomas, a hip hop dance mentor for Musicians Making a Difference said the Street Dreams dance program is about inspiring young people to believe in themselves.

“It gives them the

encouragement they need and surrounds them with positive people,” Ms Thomas said.

“We have several local free (pay as you feel) hip hop classes that we are running throughout the Salvation Army centres,”

she said.

Classes, to be held in Gorokan and Wyong, fill up quickly.

Email, Oct 12, 2015 Angela Thomas, Musicians Making a Difference

Hands off TAFE Day of Special send-off for Action held Budgewoi year six students he Central Coast Greens have supported the NSW Greens’ Hands off TAFE Day of Action held on October 12.

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The campaign was coordinated across NSW by Greens MP and education spokesperson, Mr John Kaye.

“Wyong TAFE campus provides a vital service to the local community but it is being devastated

by the NSW Liberals and Nationals’ ruthless privatisation agenda”, Central Coast Greens spokesperson, Kate Da Costa said.

“We are calling for urgent action, including restoring TAFE’s secure

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budget, cutting fees and limiting the contestable market to courses and regions where TAFE cannot provide. “ T h e commercialisation of skills education in NSW has reached a critical stage with TAFE buildings being sold off, working conditions under attack and further job losses in the pipeline.

“Fees have substantially increased for many students, and student numbers have decreased.

“TAFE has been forced to shorten courses, reduce contact hours and move to online delivery even where it is not appropriate to do so,” Ms Da Costa said.

Media release, Oct 12, 2015 Kate Da Costa, Central Coast Greens

udgewoi Public School is preparing to farewell its 2015 year six students with a series of special events.

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This year’s theme for the year six farewell is “Surf’s Up” and the school’s hall will be decorated in a beach theme for the occasion.

Parent and staff committee groups will be formed to discuss and plan

the menu and decorations for the evening.

Year six students will also participate in the Year Six Big Day Out which will be held on Friday, December 11.

Activities will include ten pin bowling and a

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Year six students and leaders are also to have special photographs taken this term.

Newsletter, Oct 12, 2015 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

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Fireworks display to end first full day of Mardi Gras Parade and Carnivale activities he 64th Annual Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Parade and Carnivale kicks off with family fun activities and a parade on Saturday, November 28.

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Activities begin at 12:00pm in Memorial Park, The Entrance and the parade begins at 2:00pm.

The Carnivale concludes with the Mingara half day marathon and further fun activities and stage acts at 6.30pm Sunday, November 29.

The newly formed Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Carnivale Committee is riding a wave of enthusiasm and excitement with overwhelming support coming from local businesses and the community in and out of the Tuggerah Lakes District.

The Lakes Festival Incorporated is setting the scene for sporting groups, car clubs, schools, corporate and small to medium businesses, local radio, television and newspapers, entertainers, local charity organisations, ethnic and community organisations and associations to showcase their skills and talents by

participating in this iconic annual event.

Mr John Millard, president The Entrance Chamber of Commerce, who initiated the comeback of The Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Carnivale last year, said the overwhelming interest and support coming out of the local area indicates the demand and passion to keep this event not just alive, but vibrant, exciting and growing.

“It is increasingly apparent that the Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Carnivale is an historical and traditional favourite throughout the Tuggerah Lakes community,” he said.

“The sponsorship and support letters that have come in from Regional Development, Central Coast Tourism, Wyong Council, NSW Business Chamber, Lions Club, 2GO, NBN Television, Central Coast Tourism, NSW Business Chamber,

David Mehan MP, The Entrance and District Chamber of Commerce, Karen McNamara MP, Lakeside Shopping Plaza and The Greens Bowling Club have been the drive behind a committee working around the clock to ensure a fantastic weekend of Carnivale family entertainment.”

This year’s Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Carnivale parade is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the area.

The Entrance will spark and exude the festival spirit that has been renowned to go with The Mardi Gras in the past.

The parade this year will come alive with floats, cars, vehicles and walkers from community organisations and businesses like The Fun Engine Fire Engine, SLSCs, Armstrong Tag Archery, Bara Barang Group, Marching Koals, Brisbane Water Brass Band, Party Chameleon,

Children attending the Mardi Gras will be able to climb aboard the Big Yellow Bus

Gotham Café, Switcharoo, Warnervale Australian Air League, Surf Rescue, JB Dancing, Maritime Services, West Gosford Harley Davidson, the Tuggerah Lakes Band, and Entrance Swimming Club.

Entries are still being finalised from Tuggerah Tuffs, Little Athletics, Australian Filipino Association, Central Coast African Community, Music Crazy, Noahs Ark Preschool and many more.

The main street is expected to be filled with buskers, clowns, people on stilts, hula-hoopers, hot rods, Harley Davidsons, Batman and Robin,

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Federal Treasurer announces location of Taxation Office building

nother announcement of long promised jobs and a new building for Gosford doesn’t make them any more real, according to Labor senator for NSW, Deborah O’Neill.

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With four previous announcements of this project, and no milestones to show after two years, Sen O’Neill said locals have a right to feel deceived.

“Here we go again,” Sen O’Neill said.

“A re-announcement of a project that, despite being a supposed centre-piece of this government, has not moved in more than two years,” she said.

“This is the fifth time this announcement has been made, and we still haven’t seen a sod turned or a job created.”

According to Sen O’Neill, the initiative was first announced during the 2013 election campaign, then again in May 2014, August 2014, May 2015, and now

again in September 2015.

She said the only thing that has changed is the treasurer.

“Last year Joe Hockey was here making the announcement, now the new treasurer Scott Morrison is here saying the exact same thing.

“In two years, Lucy Wicks and her colleagues were able to remove a prime minister and a treasurer, but still not bring any jobs to Gosford.

“Lucy Wicks needs to focus on what’s important for the people of the Coast and not get caught up in her own Liberal Party politics.”

Media release Sep 24, 2015 Richard Mehrtens Office of Deborah O’Neill

Senator Deborah O'Neill addressed the community rally on the Gosford waterfront

Media release, Oct 15, 2015 Angelika Koop, Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Carnivale

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ethnic groups dressed in traditional costumes and dancing, decorated vehicles with plenty of bright coloured costumes and Mardi Gras Masks.

One of the many Festival Highlights is Mobile 9D Cinema, a feast for the senses, like nothing kids have ever experienced before.

As they watch 3D films they get to experience Synchronised Dynamic Movement Secured in Ferrari seats.

Along with the cinem, children will get to enjoy a bundle of fun with The Big Yellow Bus providing fun fitness programs that

are designed to improve children’s gross motor skills as well as their overall health and wellbeing.

The casual active play sessions teach kids that physical activity and exercise can be fun and of course there is always The Entrance Historical Carousel.

Requests for stalls in the park have been coming in from as far as Queensland and will include waffles, glowies, hand crafted, customized timber carvings, Christmas displays, face painting, balloon modelling, wood turning, gozleme and much more.

Once the parade has found its way to Memorial Park, the festivities will continue with the welcome and smoking ceremony performed by the aboriginal Bara Barang people followed by bands, dancers, circus people, Batman and Robin and rides including the largest Ferris wheel in the Southern Hemisphere.

The winners of the parade competition will be announced and the event concludes with a visit from Santa, the traditional lighting of The Memorial Park Christmas Tree and the renowned fireworks display.

The Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Carnivale 2015 is sure to be an event that exudes fun and entertainment for everyone.

It is an event with massive community contribution and community spirit.

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ember for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP and federal treasurer, Mr Scott Morrison MP officially announced that the site of the former Gosford Public School had been chosen to house a new Australian Taxation Office building on Friday, September 25.

The announcement, which took place on the site in Mann St, was also attended by Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson, former NSW member for Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford Chamber of Commerce president, Ms Ali Vidler.

Ms Wicks said she considered the ATO development in Gosford to be the Coalition Government’s most important initiative on the Central Coast.

“Coasties tell me every single day they want the opportunity to not only live in the best city and region in the world but also to be able to work here locally as well,” Ms Wicks said.

She said 600 people coming into the heart of Gosford every single day means “more coffee shops thriving, means 600 more coffees every day or, if you drink coffee like I do, perhaps around 1,200

coffees that will have to be made every single day.

“It means lunches, it means dinners, it means the newsagents will benefit, it means our drycleaners will benefit.

“What we see here in this site behind us is, we’re going to see those jobs start here on the Central Coast,” Mr Morrison said.

“It’s not just the Commonwealth hub which is going to be established here, it’s the works that will now take place and the planning and the design and the construction over the next couple of years which will see this as a hub of economic activity which will support so many other industries and so many other things right here on the Central Coast,” he said.

When asked whether the 600 jobs announced would be new or relocated positions, Mr Morrison said the site would house a fourstorey building that would have 600 people working in

it.

“People who come and have to deal with Commonwealth public servants in an array of different agencies, they will be coming here, they will be doing business here, they will be in this community, they will be in this CBD. “All of that means jobs…people can quibble about the economic metric analysis, but I tell you what, the businesses around here will see one thing, they will see more jobs and that’s what the Central Coast needs.

“There will be people doing all sorts of work in this building: there will be couriers coming in and out of this building; there will be people organising meetings and working in administrative roles; there will be people who will be working here in traineeships; there will be people working here in a range of different levels and then the people working out and serving the

coffees or the hospitality sector or supporting the plumbing businesses which will be working here.

“This is a trigger, this is an initiator and I think it can really fire up the aspiration which I think there’s never been any shortage of on the Central Coast but this, I think, will really fuel it.”

Ms Wicks said construction on the waterfront Gosford site would start by the end of June 2016.

“The building will be open by the end of 2017, so we should expect to see the jobs flowing in from the end of 2017,” she said.

Treasurer Morrison said the Australian Taxation Office would be a significant occupant of the building but arrangements were still being made with other agencies, which will be the subject of other announcements when finalised.

Mr Morrison and Ms Wicks did not provide details about the cost of the development.

Transcript, Sep 25, 2015 Julian Leembruggen, office of Scott Morrison

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yong District Pioneers Association hosted three events over the October long weekend to mark its 100th anniversary.

The festivities began on Friday, October 2 with welcome drinks at The Grand Hotel, Wyong.

The Grand Hotel was the venue of the first official gathering in 1915, and over 70 locals gathered for an informal catch-up and to toast The

Pioneers.

Over 240 guests celebrated at the Centenary Pioneer Dinner on Saturday, October 3 at Wyong Race Club.

Descendants of Wyong and Tuggerah Lakes district pioneers and settlers mingled with family and friends and enjoyed a traditional baked dinner and entertainment by acapella group Encoré! from Wyong Musical Theatre Company.

Each person at the dinner received a copy of the newly published book, ‘The Day We Celebrate, a History of the Wyong District Pioneers Association’.

The afternoon concluded with high tea and a history display of local pioneer photos and memorabilia including hand-made quilts and vintage clothing.

Media release, Oct 13, 2015 Susan Buck, Wyong District Pioneers Association

Encoré! acapella group sang a selection of songs from the past 100 years

Centenarian Mary Dalton helped celebrate the Wyong District Pioneers centenary

Allen and Faye O’Donnell at the Pioneers celebration

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Lake Munmorah Senior Citizens Club Computer Classes for beginners and advanced.

Come and join regular activities: dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi. 4358 8390 Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club Beginner classes being held in computers, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold.

Contact the Club 4332 5522 M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities Long Jetty Over 50s Club Come along and join in our activities, great for indoor bowls, computers, exercises, yoga, linedancing, tai chi and more 4332 5522 9am to 3pm Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation The Mingaletta community centre provides its members and other community groups a meeting place and referal hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs.

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

The NSW Justices Association Inc Are you a JP? The NSW Justices Association is seeking volunteers for 6 community JP Desks in Wyong Shire Free Insurance and training provided 0418 493 388 benefits@nswja.org.au

The Rotary Club of the Entrance Inc. A small, friendly and effective club supporting many local organisations, and international Rotary Activities. Always welcoming new members, men and women, to help us to help others.

Meetings 6pm for 6.30

pm each Tues – Mingara Recreation Club 4367 6540 rotarytheentrance@gmail.com

Torchbearers for Legacy Toukley Raising funds for Brisbane Waters Legacy.

Fundraising activities Harry Moore Golf Day, Garage markets and street stalls.

Volunteers always needed to help.

2nd Mon 9.30am Norah Head Legacy Accure 0414 701 489 hartas@bigpond.net.au

Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations. we also provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary across the Central Coast 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity.

Knitted blankets warm the heart of those who give and those who recieve.

Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received.

Longjetty: 4333 4353 Toukley 4399 3351 Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden.

4353 1750 Wyong Toastmasters Club Come along, be part of a vibrant, progressive group.

Conquer your fears of public speaking in a supportive learn-by-doing environment.

10.30am - 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday Wyong RSL Anzac Ave Wyong 1030am 4328 8297 j pp @ joppa@theorchards.com.au

Garden Clubs Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Club Meets on the 3rd Sat each month from 1pm to 3.30pm Charmhaven Community Centre - Plants for Sale, Raffles, afternoon tea 0401 544 052 4399 2420

Health Groups Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group - 7 groups across the coast - Providing

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practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to hearing aids - Better Hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275 www.centralcoast.betterhearing australia.org.au

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

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

GROW - Free weekly 12 Step Self Help Group for people wishing to recover from anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges.

New group opening at Wyong, McInnon Hall, Bakers Lane on Tuesday 28 April, 11.00am to 1.00pm. All welcome.

Phone 1800 558 268 or 0455 086 890 for more details or www.grow.org.au

Nothern Women’s Health Centre We offer family law advice, counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services are provided by women for women 4351 1152 www.cccwhc.com.au

ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au g y

Music Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub Branch Youth Club Ballroom Dancing

Ballroom Dancing classes from 4yrs old and up Classes held at the Youth Club - Monday afternoons 5pm mathewmoshou80@gmail.com

JAZZLEAGUE

Live Jazz Bands - Come to listen, Come to dance Free - Every Sun Central Coast Leagues Club Gosford 2-5pm www.jazzleague.net

Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Tuggerah Lakes Showband An enthusiastic groupo of people who play brass instrumnts, meet every Tuesday and Thursday to rehearse their crowdpleasing music and play at communioty events Band Hall located in Park Road The Entrance (north end)

Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm 0407 406 669

Political Groups Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494

4351 0450

Service Groups Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers

Volunteers needed for friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes.

People with a second language encouraged to apply. Training support provided 4334 3877 cvscc@nsservices.com.au

Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes Volunteers wanted, challenging conditions, interupted meals, early starts, breathtaking tuggerah lakes views.

Rewards: - Saving distressed boaters or maybe save a life 0488 442 051 uc.tuggerahlakes@ marinerescuensw.com.au

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Special Interest

Politics in the Pub Central Coast Discussion of important political, social, economic, education, land philosophy issues in a non partisan manner - 4th Thur every month besides December

Brisbane Water Caravan Club

Warnervale Branch - NSW Labor Party To support and promote NSW Labor withing the Warnervale area to give a voice to those who find it difficult to use their own.

3rd Tue 7pm Warnervale Community Centre 0419 128 497 warnervale.labor@gmail.com @g

Probus Clubs Bateau Bay Ladies Probus Club We offer a warm welcome, friendship and interesting speakers.

4th Mon every month RSL Hall Killarney Vale 4332 6625 Toowoon Bay Probus Club Come and meet new friends and enjoy the company of like-minded Seniors. Morning tea provided, guest speakers talking on topics relevant to Seniors, as well as regular exciting social events. 4th Thur each month 10am.

Anglican Church hall, corner of Brooke Ave and Eastern Rd Bateau Bay New members welcome.

4334 3979 Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc New to the Coast?

If you would like to meet new friends and enjoy social events, a welcome awaits you at Tuggerah Combined Probus Club each 2nd Thur at 10:30am, where you will have the opportunity to hear various guest speakers and also join us in a social outing on the 3rd Thursday.

We meet at Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi.

located on the Central Coast and looking for new members www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc

4344 4363 Biz Plus Networking Association Attention business owners - are you keen to grow your business and in the process build worthwhile relationships?

Then why not attend a Biz Networking breakfast?

Every Thur 7:15am - 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems

Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 830am230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246 cclapidary@optusnet.com.au

Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of members and the general public. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events. Annual exhibitions in May and December Open Day in Sept 4324 5343 info@ccpotters.org

PO Box 4043 East Gosford NSW 2250 Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 830am-230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

Bridge Club Bridge players can enjoy a game of social bridge on Tuesdays, 9.45am1pm The Greens The Entrance with or without a partner.

Len 4332 6989 David 4392 0606 Tuggerah Lakes U3A Keep your mind active and learn something new!

Come to one of our classes for a couple of hours and make new friends.

Long Jetty Discussions, play reading, cryptic crosswords, talks, readers group, Mahjong Toukley - Creative writing, French conversation Berkeley Vale - Music Appreciation Chitaway Bay - Movies 4390 2451 www.tugglakesu3a.info

Mingara Indoor Bowls Club The play of Indoor (Carpet) Bowls - Daily competition (singles, pairs & triples) Winner’s Prize $5 - but strongly social - Sun 9.30am Noon - Mon 6.30pm–9pm Wed 9.30am-2pm (including lunch break) Ray 4389 2567 Mingara Club 4349 7799 raymurphy1935@hotmail.com

Wyong Drama Group Inc A friendly group, presenting 3 major productions a year.

We welcome anyone interested in being involved in any area of production - Acting; Backstage; Front of House; Lighting/Sound etc Monthly meetings 1st Tues. 7.30pm in the new Grove Community Centre 1300 665 600 wyongdramagroup@gmail.com yo gd a ag oup@g a co

Sport KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6 to 8.30pm from 7yrs $5 Lessons Kangy Angy Near Westfield 0413 237 010 www.kidomingarajudo.com.au do ga ajudo co au

Womens Groups BPW Central Coast

Empowering women of all ages in the areas of work, education, well-being and friendship.

All women welcome to attend monthly dinner meetings.

Be enlightened. $40 covers two course meal and speaker.

Community transport available to and from centre Chris Levis 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - October 16, 2015 - P199 W

Multicultural Expo at Mingara his year’s 10th Multicultural Expo will be held on Wednesday, November 4 at Mingara in the Show Room.

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The Expo features approximately 40 government and nongovernment groups and agencies and local Ethnic Communities will be represented as well.

The theme for the10th Central Coast Multicultural Expo is Education, Employment and English.

The event is organised by the Central Coast Multicultural Interagency.

It is an annual regional event designed to assist local residents, who are new to Australia, to connect with relevant services and organisations to enhance their quality of life on the Central Coast.

The Expo has in the past successfully assisted

many Central Coast residents who have come to Australia from overseas.

Each year its popularity has increased, attracting many stall holders from key and essential services.

The day will have a great deal of information relevant to culturally diverse people of all ages.

New residents will be able to get help, advice and information on looking and preparing for work, getting skilled, applying for a job and undertaking further study and training.

There will also be information and assistance on: health; legal issues; accommodation; community and support; aged care; disability services; government

agencies; local groups and activities; emergency services; and family support services.

In addition to information, advice and resources in other languages, there will be demonstrations and workshops on how to write resumes and dress for a job interview.

There will also be a play corner for the children.

Interpreters in some languages will also be available.

Free bus tickets are available for the day to and from the event through Northern Settlement Support Services.

Media release, Oct 13, 2015 Pari Batha, Northern Settlement Services

Community Christmas Tree

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yong Golf Club in partnership with The Benevolent Society, is branching out to support children and families of the Wyong Shire by hosting a Community Christmas Tree.

Gifts donated at the Golf Club between now and Christmas will go to children in need throughout the shire.

A Benevolent Society spokesperson said the gifts would go to children living in difficult

circumstances and the gifts would go a long way in lifting Christmas spirits.

All gifts donated should be unwrapped and presented with a tag representing the age and gender of the intended

recipient.

Gifts should be dropped under the tree before December 1.

Email, Oct 8, 2015 Andrew Smith, The Benevolent Society

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263

Sunday, Oct 18

Friday, Oct 23

Sunday, Oct 25

Fine Art exhibition, Wyong Village Plaza, 10:00am to 3:30pm daily until Oct 25 Graffiti Removal Day, contact Rotary Club of Wyong

Central Coast Sevens Junior Tournament

Toukley Presbyterian Church Hymn Fest, Cnr Hargreaves St and Victoria Ave, 2:00pm Tuggerah Lakes Art Society annual Fab Fakes exhibition, Wyong Village Plaza, 10:00am to 3:30pm daily until Nov 1

Monday, Oct 19 Fine Art and Fab Fakes, Tuggerah Lakes Art Society, Village Central Wyong until Oct 31 9:30am to 3:30pm

Tuesday, Oct 20 Author Glen D’Cruz talk, Lake Haven Library 10:30am

Saturday, Oct 24 Toukley and District Art Society 71st art exhibition UON Central Coast Sevens, Wyong Rugby League Club, Lake Haven until Sunday Chromefest, Memorial park, The Entrance until Sunday Wyong Council Garage Sale Trail Save Wyong Grove community demonstration, Wyong Grove site, 10:00am

Saturday, Oct 31 Long Jetty and The Entrance branch of the Country Women’s Association fete, 1 Pacific St, Long Jetty from 9:00am Sam Bannerman, Lakes Hotel, 6:00pm

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the COAST Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in the Wyong Region over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

Out&About

ChromeFest is on again at The Entrance

The Chromefest Show and Shine is expected to include 500 cars

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hromeFest at The Entrance, a tribute to classic American autos, hot rods and rock and roll, is now in its seventh year.

The three day event will showcase live rock and roll entertainment, classic American Automobiles, hot rods, dance groups and dance displays, street cruises and over 90 market stalls.

C h r o m e F e s t organisers are expecting thousands of people at The Entrance for this

free event from Friday, October 23 until Sunday, October 25.

The ‘Show and Shine’ car show takes place from 9:00am on the Sunday with over 500 cars expected to be on display.

The weekend also includes a Miss Pinup Competition, Sydney

Swing Katz performing a number of shows, fashion parades and a Garage Crawl.

ChromeFest is supported by the NSW Government as part of its Regional Flagship Events Program.

Media release, Oct 9, 2015 Donna Judge, The Entrance Town Centre Management

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - October 16, 2015 - P21 W

Mariners take over elite pathway and senior premier league roles he Central Coast Mariners have been granted SAP and NPL licenses to facilitate an elite pathway in various Football NSW 2016 National Premier League (NPL) competitions.

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The Central Coast Mariners will commence the management and development of an elite football program for males and females on the Central Coast from the 2016 season.

Within this program is a Skills Acquisition Program (SAP), which is Football Federation Australia’s official talent player pathway for 9-12 year old boys and girls.

The Central Coast Mariners Academy has been at the top of executive vice chairman, Mr Peter Storrie’s priority list since joining the club last December.

“I am delighted that the Mariners have now been granted a SAP

license along with the NPL license for the 2016 season,” Mr Storrie said.

“The SAP program is crucial to the Mariners’ elite pathway that allows us to bring players into our Academy from as young as nine years old.

“I would like to thank Football NSW for granting us this license and my thanks goes to the full support that we received from Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Central Coast Football (CCF) for supporting the license hand-over from CCF to the Mariners.

“We are excited to build on the excellent work of CCF Academy under the guidance of Mr

Ken Schembri and ensure that in the future, we have the best players and best coaches on the Central Coast,” Mr Storrie said.

The Academy held its information night on October 9.

The Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) has also joined in for the upcoming season and backed the Central Coast Mariners’ Academy by signing on as the Academy’s sponsor.

Their logo will feature on the team’s jerseys from SAP right through to the NPL first grade team.

Sport

Sevens brings international television audience to the Central Coast

Media release, Oct 1, 2015 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

Fijian side aims to win sevens tournament

Tiger Rugby will travel from the USA to compete in UON Central Coast 7s

he eyes of the world will be on the Central Coast on October 24 and 25 when the UON Central Coast Sevens tournament is broadcast to an international audience via live streaming on the he Global Tabadamu side from Fiji have named a powerful preliminary squad to make their debut at the 2015 UON Central BarTV network.

Coast Sevens at Morrie Breen Oval, Wyong Leagues Club, are Other teams of note commentators This year’s event Kanwal, on October 24 and 25. will feature some of the include the New Zealand expected to give their

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The Tabadamu side have listed a number of World Champion Fijian internationals and will be a force to be reckoned with, presenting a strong challenge for the UON Cup Title.

The team secured their place at the UON Central Coast Sevens by winning a Central Coast partner tournament, the Samoa Independence International 7s in May, where they defeated Samoan outfit Apia Maroons 38 to 5 to claim the Samoan title and earn one of the 16 places within the UON Central Coast Sevens.

The side, featuring a number of Fijian Internationals, has

been listed as follows: Sitveni Waqa; Jone Vota; Leo Naikasau; Daniele Tabuakuru; Luke Lutunavanua; Samu Bale; Emori Waqa; Joe Dunn; Apensi Cakaunalavu; Jone Mulo; Tiqa Ramodi; and Setefano Cakau.

The side is led by former Fijian captain, Stefano Cakau.

Tournament director, Mr Craig Morgan said Tabadamu has named an extremely strong squad for their debut at the tournament.

“The level of the team named shows the respect teams have for the quality of the competition and the prestige of the event with teams bringing their strongest squads here to

win.

“Tabadamu will be an exciting addition to the tournament and with a team as strong as this, we anticipate they will be a major threat to the title,” he said.

Further squad announcements are expected over the coming weeks including Australia’s men’s and women’s teams the Aussie Thunderbolts and the Aussie Pearls, New Zealand’s team, Canada’s Maple Leafs, Germany, Hong Kong and the USA Olympic Development program Tiger Rugby.

Media release, Oct 7, 2015 Craig Morgan, UON Central Coast Sevens

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world’s most prominent teams and players with international, national and domestic champions set to collide.

Teams are travelling from New Zealand, Hong Kong, Germany, Canada, Fiji, Japan and USA to take on the very best domestic sides from Australia.

The Australian national men’s 7s team, playing under the guise of the Aussie Thunderbolts, will be using the tournament to prepare for their Olympic qualification event in Auckland in November.

They will be joined by the Olympic-bound Australian National Women’s 7s team playing as the Aussie Pearls.

Men’s and Women’s Development teams who are expected to feature a mix of the best up and coming players alongside several of the teams’ notable big guns.

National teams from Canada, Germany, Hong Kong and Fiji will take part as preparation for the HSBC World-Series.

BarTV will broadcast all matches live from the Wyong Rugby League Club with an international audience expected to tune in during a peak time for rugby, with the Rugby World Cup taking place and excitement building for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games that will feature the 7s format.

A host of guest

views and call the 80 matches, and supporters will be able to watch free online from anywhere in the world.

The broadcast will showcase the tournament, partners and the Central Coast to a domestic and international audience.

The tournament, now in its seventh year, has firmly established itself as the premier rugby sevens tournament in Australia outside of the international world-series and is regarded as one of the leading invitational sevens tournaments in the world.

Newsletter, Oct 11, 2015 Central Coast Sevens media

Sport

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Mariners commence campaign with a promising win hanks to Roy O’Donovan’s opener and two penalties from Fabio Ferreira within 10 minutes, the Central Coast Mariners achieved an entertaining 3-2 victory over Perth Glory at Central Coast Stadium in the opening match of the 2015 Hyundai a-League on Saturday, October 10.

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An offside attempt at a goal by Perth Glory within a minute of the start of play sent the 8,073 local fans quiet for a while, but in the ninth minute, the Mariner’s new recruit, number nine Roy O’Donovan, opened the scoring with a quick-fire strike.

After some classy play down the right flank, Storm Roux managed to send the ball into the 18-yard-box where O’Donovan knocked it over the line.

Number four, Jacob Poscoliero made up for his first-minute sloppy defence with some solid defensive work as Perth pressed their attack down the right wing.

Liam Reddy’s consistency and steady hands throughout the match also made a big contribution to keeping Perth at bay.

Central Coast were working the diamond well and using both the left

and right flanks to stay in attacking mode and make direct runs on the box during most of the first half.

However, there was nothing Liam Reddy could do when former Hull City player and Socceroo, Richard Garcia scored an equalizer for Perth in the 23rd minute.

A cross from Josh Risdon connected beautifully with captain Garcia’s head for a precise goal.

Other first-half highlights included an attempt on goal from Fitzgerald that went wide of the Glory goal.

The Mariner’s Fabio Ferreira’s pressure down the right wing almost resulted in a goal when his cross connected with O’Donovan but skimmed over the crossbar at the 30 minute mark.

Nick Fitzgerald missed another shot at around the 36 minute mark that whistled past the left post.

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A Storm Roux bicycle kick gave the Mariners yet another chance within a minute, but again, it went over the cross bar.

Finally, just before half time, Mitch Austin took a shot but failed to score for the Mariners so the game remained locked at one all at the half time break.

The second half was as entertaining as the first.

The Yellow Army’s brass band was in full swing and inflatable palm trees did the pogo in time with the supporters in bays 16 and 17.

Two penalties in 10 minutes put the Mariner’s in control of the match by the 68th minute.

Fabio Ferreira took the first spot kick when Guyon Fernandez was given a yellow card for a late tackle in the penalty box.

Ferreira’s precision kick into the top left hand corner of the net put the score at 2-1.

A late tackle on Storm Roux inside the penalty box saw Ferreira step up to the spot again to score the twin of his first cracker penalty shot.

In the dying minutes of ordinary time, Liam Reddy was forced to make three quick saves as Perth fought back, the first of which would have been a certain goal for Perth without Reddy’s handiwork.

Perth was able to score in extra time to see the Mariner’s take the three points by only the one goal.

Perth did have their chances but were unable to finish.

The combination of Mitch Austin and Ferreira looks promising for the Mariners in 2015-16, as twice within the space of minutes, crosses from Austin to Ferreira resulted in (unsuccessful but promising) shots on goal.

Covic was forced to make a save at the

Roy O’Donovan celebrates his first competition goal for Central Coast Mariners

80-minute mark when O’Donovan cut through the Perth defenders after a setup from Ferreira.

“It’s a really bold and brave thing for them to go out on match day one and deliver that performance,” said Mariner’s coach, Tony Walmsley after the home side’s victory.

“We pput a yyoung g team

out and when you’ve got three debutants starting, there’s always a sense of uncertainty about how they’re going to go because you’ve not seen them in that environment, but in terms of the level of belief I’ve got, it was never in doubt.

“Roy O’Donovan has power through p g the middle

Email, Oct 12, 2015 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Jackie Pearson, journalist

The Yellow Army’s brass band was in full swing at the opening match of the 2015-16 season

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and he’s a handful.

“A bold approach is the way forward for the Mariners,” he said.

Round two sees Central Coast Mariners travel to Brisbane to play the Roar.

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More judo medals won at prestigious event

SA Olympic Development Program Tiger Rugby have announced a powerful squad for their return to the UON Central Coast Sevens. assert themselves on the tournament and winning is the focus.

Head coach, Mr Paul Holmes said Tiger Rugby loved being at this tournament last year and winning the plate was a good achievement.

However, according to Mr Holmes, the Tigers want more and have been working closely with top Rugby coaches across the USA to put together a team to compete and also give them a high level of competition prior to the

The Americans were outstanding performers in 2014 suffering a heartbreaking last minute loss to eventual tournament winners Davesta from Fiji.

The team picked themselves up after the cruel loss going on to win the plate division.

The Tiger Rugby team, which features six USA Eagles, who have featured on the World Series at various stages, have made their intentions clear that they are coming to

World Series starting.

The Tiger Rugby team announced includes: Aaron Davis, Taylor Howden, Ben Latigaga, Pat Blair, Matt Tiago, Nick Edwards, Rocky Khan, Zach Pangelinan, Mike Teo, Perry Baker, Steve Tomassin and Viliami Huihui.

Tournament director, Mr Craig Morgan, said they will make a big impression.

Media release, Oct 8, 2015 Craig Morgan, Central Coast Sevens

Matt Dawson selected in the Hockey India League illarney Vale resident, and Central Coast Academy of Sport former Future Star program participant, Matt Dawson has been selected in the Hockey y India League. g

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Dawson was selected to play for the Kalinga Lancers in the Hockey India League after being successfully auctioned in the player lottery for $20,000 USD. Dawson said he was looking forward to playing world class hockey with international stars like Moritz Fuerste. “It will be good to test myself and see how I go when I’m playing against some of my Aussie team mates,� Dawson said.

The Hockey India League is considered the

T20 version of hockey and runs for five weeks through January and to February.

Dawson’s first game will be against Ranchi Rays on January 22, 2016.

The Central Coast Academy of Sport wished to congratulate Dawson on his success.

Media release, Oct 1, 2015 Djuke Bromley, Central Coast Academy of Sport

Daniel Villani from Kido Mingara Judo Academy won a gold medal in the senio boys' under 50kg division at the Sydney International Open Judo Championships

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he Kido Mingara Judo Academy has returned from the Sydney International Open Championships with five medals.

Gold medals were won by Caroline Hain in the junior women’s 48kg division and Daniel Villani in the senior boys’ under 50kg, under 14 division.

Neeson Naidoo secured a silver medal in the junior men’s 60kg division and Caroline Hain also won silver in the senior women’s 48kg division.

Danny Vojnikovich won a bronze medal for Kido in the senior boys’ under 14 and under 45 kilo division.

Kido’s group of four competition players competed in the Championships held in Sydney Olympic Park over four mat areas. “It was live streamed

and was attended by over 400 athletes seeking selection for 2015-16 Olympic squad,� said Mr Pete Acciari, Kido coaching director. “This largest NSW event enjoyed participating teams from all states, a strong New Caledonia contingent. “As the start of the lead up to the Rio Olympics, the championship attracted international competitors. “It is an important ‘Senior National Points’ tournament for the players that are seeking selection for 2016 International events. “Directly after the awards ceremony Caroline Hain travelled for training at the

Australian Institute of Sport in preparation for a series of international tournaments.

She will join the National Team on a busy tour starting with the under-21 Junior World Championship on October 25 in Abu Dhabi.

She will then compete in the Senior Judo Grand Slam and, a week later, the African International Open on November 7 in Mauritius.

She will then be finally back home for the Oceania Judo Union Continental Cup on November in Wollongong.

Media release, Oct 9, 2015 Pete Acciari, Kido Mingara Judo Academy

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Sunday 8th November 2.30pm Davistown Waterfront

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