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ne hundred local workers will lose their jobs in the wake of Kellogg’s recent announcement that it will close its plant at Charmhaven next year State opposition leader Mr John Robertson has called on the O’Farrell government to provide assistance and a skills retraining package to those affected by the closure.

On a visit to Kellogg’s on Monday, December 16, Mr Robertson said the new minister for the Central Coast Mr Mike Gallacher had failed to hit the ground running and reassure the local workforce that the government has a plan for their future.

“The news that 100 locals will lose their jobs on the Coast is devastating,” Mr Robertson said.

“This is a hit to the entire community as we enter Christmas.

“Barry O’Farrell shrugs his shoulders as companies like Kellogg’s bolt to Thailand.

“But it’s his responsibility to create the investment climate that ensures jobs are kept.

“The government

needs to provide an assistance and retraining package to help those workers impacted by the Kellogg’s closure find new jobs.

“Already too many are forced to commute away from the Coast for work.

“The question needs to be asked: why doesn’t the O’Farrell government have a jobs plan for the Central Coast?

“Today, there are 41,000 more unemployed people in NSW than when Barry O’Farrell was elected.

“There have been mass job closures in the Central

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West and the Hunter.

“The jobs crisis in this state has now hit the Coast.”

Mr Robertson said Mr Gallacher has been missing in action since the Kellogg’s announcement.

“The Liberals on the Coast are clearly in no shape to stand up for local jobs and ensure this region has a viable jobs plan,” Mr Robertson said.

Labor MLC for the Central Coast Mr Greg Donnelly said more challenging times were ahead for the Coast following the release of state treasurer Mr Mike

Baird’s mid-year review.

“Barry O’Farrell inherited an unemployment rate of 5%,” Mr Donnelly said.

“Today it is 5.9% and the treasurer is telling us it will reach 6.25%.

“Another 20,000 people will be out of work next year and the government is doing nothing about it.

“You have to worry what that means for the Coast, especially with the invisible representation of Mike Gallacher.”

Mr Gallacher was approached for comment by the Wyong Regional

Chronicle and said he was announced as Minister for the Central Coast while overseas on leave.

It is understood Mr Gallacher returned from leave on Monday, December 16.

He was officially sworn in as minister for the Central Coast on Wednesday, December 18.

Mr Gallacher said the closure of Kellogg’s on the Central Coast was devastating news, particularly so close to the holiday period.

“While this has been a difficult commercial

decision for the company, my sympathies are with the affected employees and their families,” Mr Gallacher said.

“I am advised that Kellogg’s will be mapping skills at the plant with a view to placing as many staff as possible at their Sydney facility.

“I also understand that the company has confirmed all employee entitlements will be paid, including redundancy pay outs of up to 52 weeks, eligibility for productivity bonuses and support to help affected workers find new jobs.

“The NSW government is working closely with the company to provide support and to monitor the situation.”

Mr Gallacher also said the announcement followed Kellogg’s statement last month that it would be cutting 7% of its global workforce as part of a major restructuring program.

Kellogg’s has also recently announced the closure of a Canadian plant which will result in the loss of 500 jobs.

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Lucy Wicks makes maiden speech in Parliament Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks made her maiden speech to the House of Representatives in Canberra on Thursday, December 5.

Ms Wicks began her speech with a reflection on the “magnificent responsibility and privilege” she felt when she entered St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra for the ecumenical service for the opening of the 44th Parliament of Australia.

“In that moment, and for just a moment, partisan politics was subsumed by tradition and the greater call on each of our lives, articulating our purpose, our history and our hopes for Australia,” said Ms Wicks.

She said that not only was Canberra the nation’s capital, but also her family’s capital.

“I remember listening to my relatives debating current affairs and politics in grandma’s lounge room, while arguing as to whose turn it was to make the next cup of tea.”

She spoke about being the greatgreat-granddaughter of a political rebel and missionary and how she hoped to “bring the best of both perspectives: concern for fairness and a desire for a principled approach to public policy debate, with perhaps just the odd, occasional verbal fireball thrown in for good measure”.

Ms Wicks paid homage to her electorate and said no suburb was without its unique character and environment.

“Its beauty is breathtaking: Killcare Beach, the sunsets at Niagara Park going over the hill, sunrise on Brisbane Water when the first rays hit the Lady Kendall moored at Gosford; Lisarow’s rural acreages, the waves and surf at Avoca Beach, the Peninsula’s stunning waterways and its wildlife, and Terrigal’s welcoming atmosphere.

“People in Robertson live in the best place in the world.

“But the heartbeat of the Central Coast is its people and their concerns, their hopes and their dreams.

“When you visit Ettalong Beach, or pick up a newspaper at the local newsagents in Kincumber, or shop in Erina, or do business in Umina or catch an early morning train from Gosford Station, you will hear and perhaps even join the conversations that happen every day around Robertson that articulate people’s aspirations for our community.

“You will hear a passion to see our city grow and thrive.

“You will be inspired by a determination to tackle the current challenges that we face with the rising cost of living, the lack of local employment opportunities— especially with small businesses doing it tough on the Central Coast at the moment—with one in four young people who want to work unable find employment opportunities locally, and with 30,000 to 40,000 commuters who leave early in the morning to Sydney or Newcastle and return home late at night because their job opportunities take them away from their families.

“You will hear in these conversations that these challenges do not have to be permanent markers of life on the Central Coast.

“It is the dreams, the aspirations and the ambitions of people living in Robertson that have become my own.

“My commitment to them is to fight, with every fibre of my being, for a future where more choice and more opportunity abound.

“I look forward to the day when Coasties no longer have to leave for Sydney or Newcastle or anywhere else in the world to find the sort of economic, career, educational or other advancement opportunities they may want, because they will find them here: in Gosford, in Woy Woy, in West Gosford, in Erina and in Somersby,” she said.

Ms Wicks said she was proud to join parliament as a representative of the Liberal Party, “a party that has always championed reward for hard work and effort, respect for individual enterprise, concern for families and a belief in a better future for all”.

“After all, if a 15-year-old schoolgirl in Narara who aspired to represent her local community as the member for Robertson one day can achieve her dream, all of us can.

“So now, Madam Speaker, may my dream be to achieve my electorate’s dreams.”

Ms Wicks went on to thank her campaign manager, deputy campaign manager, the local Liberal Party conference, former Liberal member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd, the many volunteers that supported her throughout her campaign, the 150 people in the gallery, the team at Liberal Party CHQ and former Prime Minister Mr John Howard, among others.

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he Gosford Local Environment Plan is anticipated to be gazetted by the end of this year and, at that time, the Gosford Development Control Plan will come into effect.

Council has adopted Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 to include the Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan, with further reports to come back to council on Water Cycle Management, outcomes of the BrownSmart Consulting Car Parking Study and the Coastal Open Space System bonus provisions.

A report will be brought back to council to review the new Development Control Plan controls in mid-2014 after they have been in place for six months.

This report is to include a review of applications that have been lodged to ensure the Development Control Plan is achieving the intent of council and the new Local Environment Plan.

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ne hundred loca local workers will lose their jobs in the wake of Kellogg’s recent anno announcement that it will wil close its plant at Ch Charmhaven next year State opposition oppos leader Ro Mr John Robertson has called on th the O’Farrell government to provide assistance an and a skills retraining ppackage to affecte f those affected by the closure.

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Gosford Local Environment Plan to be gazetted The Gosford Local Environment Plan is anticipated to be gazetted by the end of this year and, at that time, the Gosford Development Control Plan will come into effect.

Council has adopted Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 to include the Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan, with further reports to come back to council on Water Cycle Management, outcomes of the Brown-Smart Consulting Car Parking Study and the Coastal Open Space System bonus provisions.

A report will be bought back

to council to review the new Development Control Plan controls in mid-2014 after they have been in place for six months.

This report is to include a review of applications that have been lodged to ensure the Development Control Plan is achieving the intent of council and the new Local Environment Plan.

The Development Control Plan was amended in order to ensure consistency with amendments to the SI Local Environment Plan (Template) made by Department of Planning and Infrastructure in February 2011; amendments to the Draft Local Environment Plan 2013 proposed

to be made by Department of Planning and Infrastructure to date; amendment to other State Legislation; amendments made to the Local Environment Plan as a result of Council resolutions in particular Council’s resolution of May 31, 2011, where these resolutions impact on controls in the Development Control Plan; incorporate Development Control Plans adopted by Council in relation to recently made LEPs; and the Waterfront State Significant Site.

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inister for Police and Emergency Services Mr Michael Gallacher has been appointed as Minister for the Central Coast following Mr Chris Hartcher’s recent resignation.

NSW Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell said Mr Gallacher was a good fit for the role because he lives locally and has a first-hand understanding of the issues faced by residents.

“Michael lives on the Central Coast, which gives him the advantage of being in regular contact with residents and businesses on issues important to them,” he said.

“Michael has a thorough understanding of the issues faced by residents and businesses on the Central

Coast and he will be a strong advocate for the region in Cabinet.

“He will ensure the NSW Government boosts the region’s economy, creates communities that residents are proud to call home, and supports these communities with well-coordinated services and infrastructure.

“I look forward to working closely with Michael and being guided by his advice on issues relating to the region he knows and loves.”

Mr Gallacher said he was proud to have been

chosen as the Minister for the Central Coast.

“The Central Coast has been my home for more than 30 years and I look forward to playing a greater role in delivering better services and infrastructure that will continue to enrich and improve this area,” he said.

Minister George Souris has taken on Mr Gallacher’s former role of Minister for the Hunter.

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he Central Coast Highway from Matcham Rd to Ocean View ew Dr er 11, was officially opened to traffic on Wednesday, December following the completion of major work to improve traffic flow and safety for all road users.

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The road was opened

by Minister for Roads and Ports Mr Duncan Gay and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher.

“The NSW Government provided $95 million for the second stage of the upgrade to reduce congestion and travel times for motorists travelling between Gosford, The Entrance, beach suburbs and the hinterland,” Minister Gay said.

“The major work along the 2.2 kilometre section of road has been completed with the upgrade open to traffic in each direction.

“Minor finishing work, including landscaping, footpath and service road work is expected to be completed by the end of February next year,” Minister Gay said.

Mr Hartcher said the

upgrade involved widening the road to provide two lanes in each direction separated by a median and a range of traffic and safety improvements including pedestrian and cycle paths.

“Work has included retaining and improving the roundabout at Ocean View Dr and building a new roundabout at Old Gosford Rd and Okanagan Close to provide access to the highway, improve traffic flow and enable U turns,” Mr Hartcher said.

“A right turn in and left turn in and out was built at Brush Rd and new traffic lights were installed at Willoughby Rd to allow all turn movements.

“To improve safety for motorists, restrictions were made to Brooks Hill Lane, High Valley Close and

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needs to provide an assistance and retraining package to help those workers impacted by the Kellogg’s closure find new jobs.

“Already too many are forced to commute away from the Coast for work.

“The question needs to be asked: why doesn’t the O’Farrell government have a jobs plan for the Central Coast?

“Today, there are 41,000 more unemployed people in NSW than when Barry O’Farrell was elected.

“There have been mass job closures in the Central

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West and the Hunter.

“The jobs crisis in this state has now hit the Coast.”

Mr Robertson said Mr Gallacher has been missing in action since the Kellogg’s announcement.

“The Liberals on the Coast are clearly in no shape to stand up for local jobs and ensure this region has a viable jobs plan,” Mr Robertson said.

Labor MLC for the Central Coast Mr Greg Donnelly said more challenging times were ahead for the Coast following the release of state treasurer Mr Mike

Baird’s mid-year review.

“Barry O’Farrell inherited an unemployment rate of 5%,” Mr Donnelly said.

“Today it is 5.9% and the treasurer is telling us it will reach 6.25%.

“Another 20,000 people will be out of work next year and the government is doing nothing about it.

“You have to worry what that means for the Coast, especially with the invisible representation of Mike Gallacher.”

Mr Gallacher was approached for comment by the Wyong Regional

Chronicle and said he was announced as Minister for the Central Coast while overseas on leave.

It is understood Mr Gallacher returned from leave on Monday, December 16.

He was officially sworn in as minister for the Central Coast on Wednesday, December 18.

Mr Gallacher said the closure of Kellogg’s on the Central Coast was devastating news, particularly so close to the holiday period.

“While this has been a difficult commercial

decision for the company, my sympathies are with the affected employees and their families,” Mr Gallacher said.

“I am advised that Kellogg’s will be mapping skills at the plant with a view to placing as many staff as possible at their Sydney facility.

“I also understand that the company has confirmed all employee entitlements will be paid, including redundancy pay outs of up to 52 weeks, eligibility for productivity bonuses and support to help affected workers find new jobs.

“The NSW government is working closely with the company to provide support and to monitor the situation.”

Mr Gallacher also said the announcement followed Kellogg’s statement last month that it would be cutting 7% of its global workforce as part of a major restructuring program.

Kellogg’s has also recently announced the closure of a Canadian plant which will result in the loss of 500 jobs.

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Webber to support retrenched Kellogg’s employees ember for Wyong Mr Darren Webber has said he will work with the state and federal governments to support employees at Kellogg’s Charmhaven plant which will close late next year.

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“This is tough news to get at any time but especially so close to Christmas, and my sympathies are with the affected employees and their families,” Mr Webber said.

“While opposition leader John Robertson and Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill have been out on radio trying to score cheap political points, I have been working with Kellogg’s, NSW Trade and Investment and the federal government to support the affected workers.

“There is no doubt this was a difficult commercial decision for the company.

“Importantly,

Kellogg’s has confirmed all employee entitlements will be paid, including redundancy pay outs of up to 52 weeks, eligibility for productivity bonuses and support to help affected workers find new jobs.

“Despite this announcement, the Central Coast is a strong economy and I understand a number of food manufacturers are looking to expand.

“NSW Trade and Investment will be working with these manufacturers on the possible placement of Kellogg’s employees.

“I am also advised that Kellogg’s will be surveying existing skills

at the plant with a view to placing as many staff as

possible at their Sydney facility.

“Rather than use this issue as a political football as John Robertson and Deborah O’Neill have

chosen to do, the NSW and federal governments are truly working handin-hand to assist workers at Kellogg’s Charmhaven plant.

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McNamara makes maiden speech ember for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara made her maiden electorate placed back on speech to the House of Representatives in Canberra on the map for all the right reasons,” Ms McNamara Thursday, December 5.

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Ms McNamara began her speech by reflecting on the “honour and privilege” bestowed upon her by her constituents in Dobell.

“To represent the people of Dobell is an honour, as I am only the fourth person, second Liberal and first female in this seat’s history to have been given this esteemed privilege,” Ms McNamara said.

Ms McNamara congratulated newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives Ms Bronwyn Bishop on her election to office and thanked Ms Bishop in her capacity as member for MacKellar for the support and assistance afforded to her during the election campaign.

Ms McNamara also paid homage to her electorate and said Dobell had a rich and colourful

history.

“Prior to European settlement, the area was home to the Guringai and Darkinjung people, and I acknowledge and respect their kinship with the land and environment,” Ms McNamara said.

“It is believed the area was first discovered by Europeans in 1796, when the governor of Tasmania Colonel David Collins came across Tuggerah Lakes during the search for an escaped convict, the infamous Molly Morgan.

“Early European settlement occurred at Wyoming when in 1824, Frederick Hely purchased land adjacent to Narara Reserve.

“Hely named the land after reading a poem about the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania.

“The US state of Wyoming was named

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many, many years later than Dobell’s Wyoming.

“The coast of Dobell witnessed the tragedy of war with the sinking of two merchant vessels the Nimbin and the Iron Chieftain, one struck by a German mine and the other torpedoed by a Japanese submarine.

“Today the Norah Head lighthouse remains an iconic image of our community, its beacon symbolising the shining light of hope for the people of Dobell.

“Dobell is an electorate of contrast – contrast between the natural beauty of coastal and mountain terrain, contrast between aspirational Australians and those less fortunate.”

“Now that Dobell has been brought back into the Liberal fold, I am determined as the member to see my

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said.

“I do not and will not underestimate the challenge ahead as the member for Dobell.

“I want to see Dobell prosper.

“I want to see a region that offers increased local employment and attracts quality investment opportunities, a region home to a vibrant and healthy community, well supported and connected through coordinated services and infrastructure.

“With an anticipated population growth in our region of an additional 100,000 people by 2031, the greatest challenge for my electorate is to create approximately 45,000 new local job opportunities. “ U n f o r t u n a t e l y, we currently fall well short on providing the employment choices demanded by our broader population, with approximately 38,000 commuters leaving the region on a daily basis to seek work in other regions.

“I am all too aware of the tremendous burden placed on the majority of our working population which has to commute, spending an average five hours travelling to and from work daily.

“On current figures, our region’s unemployment rate is well above the national average.

“As a government, our responsibility to the people of Dobell is to adopt policy that encourages prosperity, not withholds it, and to invest in the electorate wisely, consistent with the values and needs for our constituents.

“The only real and lasting way to strengthen the Dobell economy is to develop more opportunities for residents to work.

“I recognise the importance of working closely with local education and employment providers to identify at-risk youth, to provide them with pathways to increase both educational outcomes and employment opportunities.”

Ms McNamara said her and her family were proud to be part of the Dobell community for nearly 15 years.

“I was 10-yearsold when I arrived in Australia with my parents and brother Hugh,” Ms McNamara said.

“Never in my wildest dreams as a child growing

up in north-east England would I have envisaged that, one day, I would hold the honour of being an elected member of the Australian parliament.

“Australian citizenship afforded me with opportunity, opportunity I will always honour and respect.

“I am sincerely grateful to my parents for the wise decision they made to immigrate to Australia.

“It was a decision made in search of a better future and opportunity, a decision that made me who I am today.”

Ms McNamara went on to pay tribute to her Liberal colleague Ms Lisa Maree, who passed away prior to the election campaign.

She also thanked her campaign manager, volunteers, former member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd, senator Arthur Sinodinos, senator Concetta FierravantiWells and prime minister Mr Tony Abbott.

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Mr O’Farrell was joined at the Gosford Service NSW centre by minister for the Central Coast and member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence.

“We’re delivering on a key election promise to make government transactions easier to carry out for residents and businesses,” Mr O’Farrell said.

“Customers can use Service NSW to register their vehicles or apply for boat and fishing licences, owner builder permits, and birth and marriage certificates.

“The 11 service centres

we’ve opened since July have served more than 100,000 customers, with another 100,000 people calling the 24/7 phone line and 300,000 people visiting the website.

“Customer satisfaction across the board is at an impressive 98% and waiting times have been reduced.

“For instance, customers at the Kiama outlet are now waiting less than three minutes to be served, while at Haymarket the time is about five minutes.

“These are great results that show the NSW government has listened to demand from the community for an easier way to carry out government transactions.”

Gosford service centre had already served more than 4,500 Central Coast residents and business owners since doors opened three weeks ago.

Mr Spence said customers were responding well to the one-stop shop design, extended hours, the ability to make appointments and the professional staff.

Gosford deputy mayor Cr Bob Ward also said council was thrilled with the development of the onestop shop concept.

“It fits in perfectly with our plans for a more vibrant Gosford CBD,” Cr Ward said.

NSW Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell, Gosford deputy mayor Cr Bob Ward, Gosford Service Centre manager Ms Anna Grono, member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein

Mr Hartcher said more services have been added to the 800 transactions on offer.

“Customers can now make Housing NSW payments and apply for Seniors Cards, and will

soon be able to pay fines through Service NSW outlets.”

Mr Holstein said the

r Smith and Mr Holstein met with staff, members of the legal profession on the Central Coast and community representatives to view the new office space supporting the busy and growing practice.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein with NSW Attorney-General Mr Greg Smith

Mr Smith said the office caters for the entire Central Coast region and provides assistance in criminal law, family law, child support, care and protection, and civil law matters.

“Legal Aid also provides outreach advice services for hard to reach communities like homeless people in San Remo, The Entrance and Woy Woy,” Mr Smith said.

Mr Holstein also said the new office was important

to meet the needs of the growing population on the Central Coast and its increasing demand for free legal services.

“It is a state of the art facility combined with competent and caring legal staff,” Mr Holstein said.

Over the past three years, the Gosford Legal Aid office has seen an increase in legal advice given by 44%, a tripling of minor assistance cases and a 25% increase

in the number of duty lawyer services.

“Today we have 25 staff and have consolidated the depth of our legal expertise in areas like employment law, child support, debt, housing and social security – issues that really impact on people’s everyday lives,” solicitor in charge Ms Karen Wilson said.

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Aboriginal communities and a range of organisations that provide legal and social support to disadvantaged people on the Central Coast.

Lawyers also provide services to homeless people in Woy Woy and are part of the Cooperative Legal Service Delivery Program, which aims to improve access to justice for disadvantaged people in regional areas.

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he Gosford Local Environment Plan is anticipated to be gazetted by the end of this year and, at that time, the Gosford Development Control Plan will come into effect.

Council has adopted Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 to include the Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan, with further reports to come back to council on Water Cycle Management, outcomes of the BrownSmart Consulting Car Parking Study and the Coastal Open Space System bonus provisions.

A report will be brought back to council to review the new Development Control Plan controls in mid-2014 after they have been in place for six months.

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he Gosford B u s i n e s s Improvement District (GBID) P r o m o t i o n s Committee held its annual Gosford City Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30.

Entries had been coming in from across the Central Coast in the lead up to the event, with community groups, organisations and businesses all wanting to join the Christmas Parade.

GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch said the annual Christmas Parade was a well-established tradition in Gosford where Mann St is blocked off and transformed

with all the colour and excitement of a Christmas Parade.

“The Parade attracted thousands of people who lined Mann St ready to see what we roll out,” Mr Brasch said.

The parade saw marching bands, vintage cars and fire engines, costumed characters, business floats, roller girls, animals and Santa of course.

Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc won the business award for the Christmas Parade.

The organisation won a $5,000 media package which will be used to further promote Highland Dancing in the Central Coast Region.

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up from 9am on the day in Kibble Park.

The parade travelled down Mann St, Gosford, at 11am, and ran until just before midday.

After the parade, there were many free activities for the whole family in Kibble Park, entertainment on the main stage and food and gift market stalls.

There were also jumping castles, Zorb balls, train rides, a giant chess set, giant snow dome and a waterslide.

inister for Police and Emergency Services Mr Michael Gallacher has been appointed as Minister for the Central Coast following Mr Chris Hartcher’s recent resignation.

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NSW Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell said Mr Gallacher was a good fit for the role because he lives locally and has a first-hand understanding of the issues faced by residents.

“Michael lives on the Central Coast, which gives him the advantage of being in regular contact with residents and businesses on issues important to them,” he said.

“Michael has a thorough understanding of the issues faced by residents and businesses on the Central

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Coast and he will be a strong advocate for the region in Cabinet.

“He will ensure the NSW Government boosts the region’s economy, creates communities that residents are proud to call home, and supports these communities with well-coordinated services and infrastructure.

“I look forward to working closely with Michael and being guided by his advice on issues relating to the region he knows and loves.”

Mr Gallacher said he was proud to have been

chosen as the Minister for the Central Coast.

“The Central Coast has been my home for more than 30 years and I look forward to playing a greater role in delivering better services and infrastructure that will continue to enrich and improve this area,” he said.

Minister George Souris has taken on Mr Gallacher’s former role of Minister for the Hunter.

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he Central Coast Highway from Matcham Rd to Ocean View Dr was officially opened to traffic on Wednesday, December 11, following the completion of major work to improve traffic flow and safety for all road users.

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by Minister for Roads and Ports Mr Duncan Gay and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher.

“The NSW Government provided $95 million for the second stage of the upgrade to reduce congestion and travel times for motorists travelling between Gosford, The Entrance, beach suburbs and the hinterland,” Minister Gay said.

“The major work along the 2.2 kilometre section of road has been completed with the upgrade open to traffic in each direction.

“Minor finishing work, including landscaping, footpath and service road work is expected to be completed by the end of February next year,” Minister Gay said.

Mr Hartcher said the

upgrade involved widening the road to provide two lanes in each direction separated by a median and a range of traffic and safety improvements including pedestrian and cycle paths.

“Work has included retaining and improving the roundabout at Ocean View Dr and building a new roundabout at Old Gosford Rd and Okanagan Close to provide access to the highway, improve traffic flow and enable U turns,” Mr Hartcher said.

“A right turn in and left turn in and out was built at Brush Rd and new traffic lights were installed at Willoughby Rd to allow all turn movements.

“To improve safety for motorists, restrictions were made to Brooks Hill Lane, High Valley Close and

Ghersi Avenue to provide left in and left out turns only.

“A shared pedestrian and off-road cycle path is nearing completion alongside the southbound lanes of the highway with a dedicated footpath located alongside the northbound lanes.

“Dedicated bus bays have also been provided for safer access by passengers,” he said.

The NSW Government provided $80 million for stage one of the project which involved upgrading the highway from Carlton Rd to Matcham Rd. This section was opened to traffic in November last year.

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Pensioners concerned with plans for new tax ember for Shortland Ms Jill Hall received petitions on Friday, December 6, from local pensioners fighting against plans for a new tax on their home sites

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is proposing to introduce a GST on manufactured home sites.

The tax would be imposed where residents own their homes but pay ongoing fees for the ground rent.

The GST could add an extra $1,200 a year to their existing fees.

“Manufactured home park villages provide low-cost housing to thousands of people in the region, with about 20 park villages in my own electorate,” Ms Hall said.

“I have been speaking to park residents and about 95% of them are pensioners, people who can least afford an extra tax hike.

“Yet the federal government, through the ATO, wants to slug these pensioners a new GST on their home sites.

“This will really hurt residents and also the park owners.

“I am strongly opposed to the GST plan and I will keep fighting against it on behalf of local residents and park owners.

“I will also be calling for an inquiry into the issue.

“This GST plan is nothing more than a blatant government cash grab.

“Before the election, the Coalition said it would not change the level or spread of the GST. “Now it has clearly reneged on that statement.

“I have already spoken on the issue several times in federal parliament and I have spoken to other federal MPs who have similar concerns.

“Many people living in these home parks are very anxious about the extra cost this tax will put on their weekly budget.

“Residents have been signing a petition against the GST plans and I will happily table the petition in federal parliament.

“About 2,500 people have signed the petition in our area in just one week.

“More signatures are still coming in.

“I will table this petition with the Parliamentary Petitions Committee, of which I am a member, and I will also call for a Committee Inquiry into the issue to ensure it is not just swept through.

“I have also received numerous letters objecting to the GST plans and I will table these in parliament too.

“I encourage all manufactured home park residents and owners to lodge their objections to the ATO plan by December 20 and help us to ensure this plan is scrapped.”

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ember for Wyong Mr D a r r e n Webber has announced an additional $550,000 funding towards the upgrade of the Norah Head boat ramp.

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ember for Wyong Mr Darren Webber presented a further cheque for $12,538 to Alison Homestead Men’s Shed on Tuesday, December 10.

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The grant is from the latest round of the NSW government’s Community Building Partnership Grants and comes on top of a previous grant for $10,975 from the same program.

Mr Webber said this latest grant has been used to construct a new concrete path and connect

electricity to the recently opened Men’s Shed.

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“I am delighted that this application has now been successful.”

The Alison Homestead Men’s Shed has now received a total of $23,513 from the state government’s Community Partnership program.

“This has enabled the construction of the new shed, including the laying of the concrete slab,” Mr Webber said.

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Funding in 2013/14 is in addition to Better Boating Program funding of $620,000 previously awarded to Wyong Council for the project, making a total of $1,170,000 in funding from the NSW government.

“The entire project will cost some $2.95 million, with the balance of the funds coming from Wyong Council,” Mr Webber said.

“Having now facilitated three separate funding allocations to this project, this additional funding will now enable Wyong Shire Council to proceed and I look forward to them getting started with the upgrade of this important coastal boat ramp.

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Peninsula schools receive extra $1 million Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has announced an additional $1 million in funding for public schools on the Peninsula, as a result of the Gonski agreement.

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The Patonga Beach Progress Association will hold a dinner on Saturday, November 16, at the Everglades Country Club to raise funds to pay for expert advice on the Patonga draft plan of management.

The draft plan, which was placed on public exhibition in March this year, covers Crown land in Patonga Caravan and Camping Area, Patonga Village and the Dark Corner Cottages.

It aims to balance environmental conservation with the tourism benefits the area creates.

Due to the number of submissions received on the proposed plan, Crown Lands established a working committee comprising two members of Gosford Council, two representatives from Crown Lands, two members of the Patonga Beach Progress Association and two community representatives.

Patonga Beach Progress Association secretary Ms Judy Singer said the working committee has so far held three meetings

where the association had attempted to negotiate a better plan of management.

Ms Singer said the most recent meeting, held in October, saw discussion focus on the caravan park and tennis courts.

“We feel the proposal is causing our community to have to try and choose between competing problems,” Ms Singer said.

“Some residents only have water access to their properties.

“They have parked on the foreshore reserve for the last 50 years.

“The proposal that Crown Lands has put to us will mean that they will no longer be able to park there.

“There is no legal right to park in this spot but that has been the accepted arrangement for many years.

“The alternative we have been given is that the tennis courts we have will be bulldozed and turned into a car park.

“The waste facilities from the caravan park will also be moved to the tennis courts.

“We see this as a divisive tactic.

“It all revolves around competing users for the caravan park.

“The plan of management when it was first published had a proposal to relocate the tennis court.

“This was not a financial promise.

“It was only words on paper.

“We are concerned we will lose the tennis courts.”

Ms Singer said this would be devastating for the number of older community members who meet for a game of tennis once a week.

Under the arrangement with Crown Lands, the working committee will meet again in November, December and January before a decision is made.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said he was looking forward to the result of these meetings.

“I welcome the further consultation on the plan given the large numbers of concerns I have received from the community,” Mr Holstein said.

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The funding is to be delivered through the NSW Government’s Resource Allocation Model which allocates funds based on the characteristics of individual schools and their students.

“In 2014, this includes almost $1 million in additional funding for six schools on the Peninsula and almost $1.4 million electorate wide in total across 21 public schools; bringing the total planned socioeconomic and Aboriginal allocation to nearly $2.3 million.”

The Peninsula schools are

Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina Public School, Pretty Beach Public School, Ettalong Public School, Woy Woy Public School and Woy Woy South Public School.

Mr Holstein said the funding model gave local principals and school communities a much greater say in how their funding was spent from next year, giving students greater opportunity to succeed.

“I welcome the autonomy the RAM is giving principals and school staff, as well as the additional funding marked for schools in the Gosford electorate,” he said.

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Ferry changes will allow trips to Ettalong Residents of Wagstaffe will be able to use the Palm Beach Ferry to make day trips to Ettalong, if timetable changes are approved by Transport NSW The timetable changes would see the ferry stop at Wagstaffe and Ettalong in the reverse ordere for the 12pm and 4pm trips from Palm Beach to Wagstaffe.

This would mean those two trips would call into Ettalong before arriving at Wagstaffe, so that passengers wanting to go to Ettalong for the day are able travel both ways by ferry.

Similarly, people from the Ettalong community would be able to visit the Bouddi Peninsula by ferry.

Ms Peta Colebatch, from the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association, said the association was pleased the change was finally being made.

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Remembrance Day service cancelled without notice Numbers of people arrived at Memorial Park, Woy Woy, for the traditional Remembrance Day service on November 11, only to find it cancelled.

The service was to be conducted by the Ettalong RSL at 11am and approximately 40 people, including Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, gathered at the park for the ceremony.

Among those in attendance were members of the Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association and returned World War II servicemen.

Mr Geoff Turner, a 91-year-old World War II veteran from Umina, said he was, and still is, very upset at what had occurred.

“My wife and I picked up two friends who are widows of veterans of World War II to go to the service at Woy Woy Memorial park,” Mr Turner said.

“We arrived at 10:30am and there was no one around; no set up at all.

“Ready for the service, people started to gather, veterans and relatives of veterans wearing their medals, at about 10:45am.

“Someone rang the RSL, only to be told it had been cancelled at 9am and put on Radio 2GO that to say it had been cancelled.

“There was no rain during this time and there was no one from the RSL at the park to let people know about it.”

Mr Turner said that the vice president of the Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association Brisbane Water branch instead decided to conduct a service.

“I decided to help out,” Mr Turner said.

About 40 or 50 people remained in attendance and three wreathes were laid.

“I thank the people for staying for a brief ceremony,” Mr Turner said.

Mr Turner said he spoke to the president of the Woy Woy Ettalong Hardy’s Bay RSL sub-branch, who was responsible for cancelling the ceremony, the following day.

“He said there was no way he was going to have electric cables laid out in the rain,” Mr Turner said.

“Okay, but why not use a loud megaphone?

“He said they didn’t have one and

that there was no way he was going to stand out in the rain and conduct a service.

“I said it was just as well he wasn’t in charge of the services at Martin Place and Canberra as it was pouring down in Canberra.

“I mentioned that no one was at Woy Woy to say the service was cancelled.

“He said people were there until 10am.

“Not good enough.

“By that time, I was very upset.”

Ms Marie Lade was also part of the crowd gathered at Woy Woy Memorial Park and said she was disappointed with what had happened.

“I would like to point out there was not one drop of rain from when I got there at 10:30am and left at 11:15am,” Ms Lade said.

“I’m sure the thanks of all that were there, go to those two gentlemen that filled in for all service people.”

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Lights planned for Ocean Beach Rd crossing Pedestrian lights are being proposed to replace the current zebra crossing in Ocean Beach Rd, near Woy Woy South Public School.

Residents who frequent Ocean Beach Rd at Woy Woy are encouraged to have a say on a proposed upgrade to pedestrian safety at the existing marked crossing near Woy Woy South Public School.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said Roads and Maritime Services was planning the upgrade to improve pedestrian safety along the busy road, particularly for school students.

“We are inviting comments from the community by December 6 to help finalise the proposal to install traffic lights to provide a higher level of safety at the pedestrian crossing,” Mr Holstein said.

“The traffic lights will replace the existing marked pedestrian

crossing and the school crossing supervisor to provide a higher level of safety at the pedestrian crossing.

“Work proposed for the crossing also includes installing a concrete median along the centre of the road and carrying out minor adjustments to the entry of the Woy Woy South Public School’s parking area.

“These improvements were identified through Roads and Maritime safety audits and consultation with stakeholders, including representatives of Woy Woy South Public School, following the decommissioning of the speed camera on Ocean Beach Rd. “Roads and Maritime will consider feedback received by the community when finalising the proposed upgrade.

“The work is planned to be carried out in early 2014.”

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Lucy Wicks makes maiden speech in Parliament Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks made her maiden speech to the House of Representatives in Canberra on Thursday, December 5.

“You will be inspired by a determination to tackle the current challenges that we face with the rising cost of living, the lack of local employment opportunities— especially with small businesses doing it tough on the Central Coast at the moment—with one in four young people who want to work unable find employment opportunities locally, and with 30,000 to 40,000 commuters who leave early in the morning to Sydney or Newcastle and return home late at night because their job opportunities take them away from their families.

“You will hear in these conversations that these challenges do not have to be permanent markers of life on the Central Coast.

“It is the dreams, the aspirations and the ambitions of people living in Robertson that have become my own.

“My commitment to them is to fight, with every fibre of my being, for a future where more choice and more opportunity abound.

“I look forward to the day when Coasties no longer have to leave for Sydney or Newcastle or anywhere else in the world to find the sort of economic, career, educational or other advancement opportunities they may want, because they will find them here: in Gosford, in Woy Woy, in West Gosford, in Erina and in Somersby,” she said.

Ms Wicks said she was proud to join parliament as a representative of the Liberal Party, “a party that has always championed reward for hard work and effort, respect for individual enterprise, concern for families and a belief in a better future for all”.

“After all, if a 15-year-old schoolgirl in Narara who aspired to represent her local community as the member for Robertson one day can achieve her dream, all of us can.

“So now, Madam Speaker, may my dream be to achieve my electorate’s dreams.”

Ms Wicks went on to thank her campaign manager, deputy campaign manager, the local Liberal Party conference, former Liberal member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd, the many volunteers that supported her throughout her campaign, the 150 people in the gallery, the team at Liberal Party CHQ and former Prime Minister Mr John Howard, among others.

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Ms Wicks began her speech with a reflection on the “magnificent responsibility and privilege” she felt when she entered St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra for the ecumenical service for the opening of the 44th Parliament of Australia.

“In that moment, and for just a moment, partisan politics was subsumed by tradition and the greater call on each of our lives, articulating our purpose, our history and our hopes for Australia,” said Ms Wicks.

She said that not only was Canberra the nation’s capital, but also her family’s capital.

“I remember listening to my relatives debating current affairs and politics in grandma’s lounge room, while arguing as to whose turn it was to make the next cup of tea.”

She spoke about being the greatgreat-granddaughter of a political rebel and missionary and how she hoped to “bring the best of both perspectives: concern for fairness and a desire for a principled approach to public policy debate, with perhaps just the odd, occasional verbal fireball thrown in for good measure”.

Ms Wicks paid homage to her electorate and said no suburb was without its unique character and environment.

“Its beauty is breathtaking: Killcare Beach, the sunsets at Niagara Park going over the hill, sunrise on Brisbane Water when the first rays hit the Lady Kendall moored at Gosford; Lisarow’s rural acreages, the waves and surf at Avoca Beach, the Peninsula’s stunning waterways and its wildlife, and Terrigal’s welcoming atmosphere.

“People in Robertson live in the best place in the world.

“But the heartbeat of the Central Coast is its people and their concerns, their hopes and their dreams.

“When you visit Ettalong Beach, or pick up a newspaper at the local newsagents in Kincumber, or shop in Erina, or do business in Umina or catch an early morning train from Gosford Station, you will hear and perhaps even join the conversations that happen every day around Robertson that articulate people’s aspirations for our community.

“You will hear a passion to see our city grow and thrive.

was made on Thursday, December 12, was part of the allocation of $5.4 million in grants by the NSW government for more than 70 projects across the state under the 2013/14 Better Boating Program.

“The Better Boating Program is about funding local projects that make a big difference in improving boating facilities for communities across NSW,” he said.

“This $550,000 grant highlights the importance the NSW government places on ensuring that boat users on the Central Coast have up to date and safe facilities to use and enjoy.”

Gosford Local Environment Plan to be gazetted The Gosford Local Environment Plan is anticipated to be gazetted by the end of this year and, at that time, the Gosford Development Control Plan will come into effect.

Council has adopted Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 to include the Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan, with further reports to come back to council on Water Cycle Management, outcomes of the Brown-Smart Consulting Car Parking Study and the Coastal Open Space System bonus provisions.

A report will be bought back

to council to review the new Development Control Plan controls in mid-2014 after they have been in place for six months.

This report is to include a review of applications that have been lodged to ensure the Development Control Plan is achieving the intent of council and the new Local Environment Plan.

The Development Control Plan was amended in order to ensure consistency with amendments to the SI Local Environment Plan (Template) made by Department of Planning and Infrastructure in February 2011; amendments to the Draft Local Environment Plan 2013 proposed

to be made by Department of Planning and Infrastructure to date; amendment to other State Legislation; amendments made to the Local Environment Plan as a result of Council resolutions in particular Council’s resolution of May 31, 2011, where these resolutions impact on controls in the Development Control Plan; incorporate Development Control Plans adopted by Council in relation to recently made LEPs; and the Waterfront State Significant Site.

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Fees for independent directors of Water Board reduced from $100,000 to $1

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n recognition that progress on the Central Coast Water Corporation and Joint Services Business project has been on hold since December 2012 at the request of Gosford Council, Wyong Council has voted to reduce fees paid to the remaining independent director to $1 per year.

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Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said that when council appointed directors to the Water Corporation three years ago, it determined remuneration based on a much more active role than is now the case.

“With councils unable to recover set up costs through water charges and the Independent Local Government Review Panel likely to soon recommend the establishment of county councils to deliver joint water services, I can see no reason to spend any more of our ratepayers’ money on this business

model,” Cr Eaton said.

“I would like to emphasise that this decision does not, in any way, reflect on the performance of the current chairperson John Read but recognises that the expectations of the role are now dramatically lower than originally envisioned.”

Two of the three independent directors of the Central Coast Water Corporation board will complete their term on Saturday, December 21.

This will leave only Mr Read and the two council general managers as directors.

The independent directors are remunerated at $105,000 per annum of which half has previously been funded by Wyong Council.

The two council general managers receive no remuneration for their contribution.

Cr Eaton also moved that Wyong Council’s funding of director fees for the board be reviewed once the value of the board activities becomes clear with regard to community outcomes and benefits.

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Council objects to paying rates yong Council has resolved to make a submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) strongly objecting to a recent proposal requiring councils to collect or pay Local Land Services rates on all land holdings two hectares in area.

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The proposal, which was made by the Local Land Services (LLS) board of chairs, also endeavours to make all council land holdings subject to LLS rates.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the implications of implementing the LLS recommendations could

be significant.

According to Cr Eaton, implementing the recommendations would result in the need to allocate resources and adjust systems to be able to collect LLS rates.

He also said there was the potential council would have to pay these rates for properties that

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“This is absolutely outrageous – an attempt to start taxing council and community land, costing us and our ratepayers millions for no reason,” Cr Eaton said.

Wyong Council Agenda, 2.2 11 Dec 2013

Former Mardi landfill site

yong Council has received a report on the proposed remediation of the 7.5 hectare former landfill site at Mardi and resolved to refer the development application to the Hunter Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel for consideration.

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The proposal follows extensive investigations and assessments on the site to voluntarily remediate the land under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997.

The plan is to remediate the site in accordance with the Act and to create a new passive open space asset for the community.

Works would be conducted in three stages over five years, ultimately restoring the McPherson Rd site to a more natural state.

This would be achieved through the creation of landscaped open space with walking and

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bicycle tracks, as well as scenic lookouts.

In a similar item, and following the undertaking of a range of site investigations, council also accepted a tender from SMEC Australia Pty Ltd for $333,367 to prepare a detailed design and associated documents to remediate council’s former landfill site at Gwandalan.

Works are proposed to commence on the Kanangra Dr site in 2017/18.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the cost of cleaning up former contaminated sites was

not cheap.

“The average household now contributes around 17% of their waste charges to help us fix up the poor practices in generations past,” Cr Eaton said.

“However, I’m confident that with enough vision and thorough works, the community’s investment will ultimately be rewarded with new open space, parks and recreation spaces on safe and healthy sites for all to enjoy.”

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Ross convicted with Hit and run in Toukley murder of Tanilla A

teenager underwent surgery after he was struck by a car in Toukley on Wednesday, December 11.

At about 9:20pm the 17-year-old boy was walking along Dunleigh St with a friend when they approached the intersection at Main Rd. Police were told the boy then attempted to cross the road when he was struck by a dark-coloured Holden Commodore displaying green P-plates.

The car drove away from the scene.

Emergency services were called and the boy was taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment of a fractured leg.

No one else was injured in the incident.

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Mr Warren James Ross was found guilty of the offence by a jury in the NSW Supreme Court on Thursday, December 5.

Mr Ross, who was the partner of Tanilla’s mother Ms Donna Deaves, had pleaded not guilty to the toddler’s murder.

In August 2011, the two-year-old was left unconscious for nearly two days in her Watanobbi home after she had been

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By the time Ms Deaves had finally called an ambulance, it was too late.

S e n t e n c i n g proceedings for Mr Ross are set to commence on Monday, February 10, 2014.

His sentence will be delivered sometime after that date.

On Wednesday, September 18, Ms Deaves was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment over her daughter’s death on the basis she was guilty of manslaughter by criminal negligence.

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bout 10:50am on Tuesday, December 10, an 84-year-old man was driving his 79-year-old wife to an appointment when he was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident at Forresters Beach.

It appears that when turning into the driveway of the place of the appointment, the man turned into the path of an oncoming vehicle and failed to give way.

The second vehicle collided with the passenger side door of the first vehicle, causing the vehicle to spin.

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Both occupants of the second vehicle were conveyed and admitted to Gosford Hospital.

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of the first vehicle suffered multiple fractures and was airlifted to the Royal North Shore Hospital.

The driver of the first vehicle escaped with minor cuts and bruises.

Police investigations are continuing.

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Birthday party a disaster ne woman was knocked unconscious and another had her two front teeth knocked out during a violent 21st birthday party at Doyalson on Sunday, December 15.

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It is alleged an argument broke out around 12:40am as 150 guests attended the party in Wyee Rd. Police have alleged two men were initially involved in the disagreement.

The two women tried to break-up the altercation when they were both allegedly punched by a 21-year-old man.

He was restrained by other guests until police arrived.

The man has been charged with affray and appeared in Gosford Local Court later that day.

Investigators believe alcohol played a large part in the incident.

The arrest occurred on the second night of the Operation Unite blitz on alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour across NSW. Operation Unite saw 540 people arrested statewide over the weekend of December 14 and 15.

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Bateau Bay man’s whereabouts still a mystery after 18 years

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“Ron’s poor family deserve to know what happened to him.

“After 17 years, they are desperate for closure.”

Investigations have revealed Mr Penn, who would now be 77-yearsold, had his clothes and personal belongings with him when he vanished.

None of his bank accounts have been accessed and his driver’s licence has not been renewed since he went missing.

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ealth minister Ms Jillian Skinner has presented NSW Ambulance bravery commendations to Westpac Rescue Helicopter staff who were involved in a rescue at Wyong Creek earlier this year.

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Ms Skinner presented the Unit Citation for Courage awards to chief pilot Mike de Winton; air crewmen Graham Nickisson and Danny Morris; and paramedic Greg Nott at the 2013 NSW Ambulance graduation held on Friday, December 13.

“It was a great honour to receive the award even though we were just doing our jobs,” Mr de Winton said.

The team were recognised for their involvement in the rescue of a farmer who was trapped on the roof top of a flooded shed during a torrential storm on Sunday, February 24, at Wyong Creek.

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“When we got to him, the fog was rolling in and all we could see was a head sticking out of the water,” Mr de Winton said.

“We winched the paramedic down and we got to him just before the water washed him away.”

General manager of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Mr Richard Jones said the service was proud of this achievement.

“The team always put in 100% and it is great to see some of their achievements recognised in this way,” Mr Jones said.

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Ronald Penn was last seen at a house in Bateau Bay on October 12, 1995.

He was aged 61 at the time and has not been seen or heard from since.

The property was the focus of the search as police continue their investigation into Mr Penn’s suspicious disappearance.

Earlier this year, on September 18 and 19, investigators searched bushland off Berkeley Rd in Berkeley Vale – the location where Mr Penn’s burnt-out car was found on October 27, 1995.

Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command crime manager detective inspector David Waddell said the recent searches had been prompted by fresh information.

“Over recent months we have received some strong support and useful information from the community,” detective inspector Waddell said.

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Vinnies store relocates

More public domain improvements in Lake Haven yong Council and Metro Cinemas have proposed to enter into a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) which will result in $200,000 worth of public domain improvements surrounding the cinema site at Lake Haven.

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Metro Cinemas have indicated they will submit a Development Application for the complex shortly, after an agreement was reached in late November to construct the complex.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the VPA was in lieu of section 94 developer contributions and would be valued at a minimum of $100,000 from Metro Cinemas.

“This deal is actually worth more to council than the developer contributions, which only equate to 1% of the total cost of the development which, in this instance, is roughly $65, 000,” Cr Eaton said.

“The offer is contingent on council also matching the $100,000 contribution so, in essence, we are going to see $200,000 worth of improvements to the area surrounding the cinemas.”

Some of the improvements could include a new town square, improved pedestrian paths, civic space, a new playground and outdoor dining.

“These improvements are in accordance with what has been recommended in our draft Lake Haven Town Centre Master Plan, which was exhibited for public comment last month,” Cr Eaton said.

“What these proposed works are designed to do is provide increased amenity and help build on the identity of Lake Haven, as well as provide increased community activity in terms of an entertainment complex and new open space areas.”

Cr Greg Best also spoke in favour of the agreement at council’s Ordinary Meeting of Wednesday, December 11.

Cr Best said the proposal represented a substantial reward to ratepayers in monetary terms on an ongoing basis.

“We are now getting a

$100,000 improvement,” Cr Best said.

“This is a very valuable outcome for the community.”

Cr Lloyd also said he agreed that the northern part of the Shire needed this sort of development.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity and a great project,” Cr Taylor said.

While Cr Doug Vincent supported the motion, he expressed doubt as to whether council should be spending money on the development.

“I have heard from the community that this isn’t the kind of activity councils should be spending money on,” Cr Vincent said.

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he current Vinnies Shop at The Entrance will relocate to a new prime position on The Entrance Rd, opening its doors on Friday, December 20.

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The new location is set to offer better parking and improved pedestrian access.

All volunteers from the previous premises will move to the new location.

Vinnies at The Entrance ceased trading at its old location on Wednesday, December 11.

As a special treat, Santa will be at the new store on Friday, December 20, and Saturday, December 21, handing out goodies to shoppers and children.

Lucky door prizes, gift vouchers and dinner vouchers to The Lakes Hotel will also be

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Vinnies Central Coast Centres manager Mr Phil Coyte said his team were all eager to open the newly located Vinnies shop in The Entrance.

“The local community has been very supportive of Vinnies and we will continue to work with everybody on the Central Coast to be able to provide support to people experiencing disadvantage as well as great qualityand affordable Vinnies items.”

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ederal member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara has announced that legislation passed by the government to simplify payments under the Paid Parental Leave scheme will reduce red tape for local small business.

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“The government is delivering on its commitment to ease administrative burdens on business by ensuring they no longer have to act as paymaster for the Commonwealth government’s Paid Parental Leave scheme unless they choose otherwise,” Ms McNamara said.

“Most employers have always been against this added and unnecessary red tape which was introduced

by Labor and expressed their opposition during consultations before the scheme started.

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n Saturday, December 7, children experienced a white Christmas of sorts, making snow angels and mucking about in snow at Lake Haven Shopping Centre.

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After hours GP clinic opens in Kanwal he Bridges After Hours GP Clinic is now open to service patients in the Wyong Shire.

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CEO of Central Coast NSW Medicare Local Mr Richard Nankervis said the new facility at Kanwal would service the needs of people in the Wyong Shire and would be staffed by a roster of local GPs. “It has been fantastic to see our GPs step up to provide this service to

the local community,” Mr Nankervis said.

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yong Council has encouraged members of the Wyong Shire to say no to violence against women on White Ribbon Day at The Entrance on Friday, November 29.

The day also marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism to Stop Violence Against Women, which ends on Human Rights Day Tuesday, December 10.

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Ban of commercial fishing on Tuggerah Lakes not supported yong councillor Lloyd Taylor has expressed his disappointment that his fellow councillors did not support a ban on commercial fishing on Tuggerah Lakes.

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At council’s Ordinary Meeting of Wednesday, December 11, Cr Taylor moved a notice of motion to call on the state government to phase out commercial fishing in the area.

However, Cr Greg Best, seconded by Cr Bob Graham, moved an amended motion after an address to council by retired commercial fisherman Mr Robert Ray. Mr Ray, a fifth generation commercial fisherman, spoke of the difficulties faced by local fishermen in Tuggerah Lakes.

“Since the closure of Lake Macquarie [to commercial fishermen], we’ve had haulers come down and move into Tuggerah Lakes,” Mr Ray said.

The amended motion, which was carried, sees Wyong Council recognise the historic and primary industry benefits that local professional fishermen/ persons provide to the community.

As part of the amended motion, council has also noted with great concern that a large number of professional fishermen are legally able to access Tuggerah Lakes as a consequence of two decades of licensing restructure, waterways closures and unsuccessful buyback programs.

Council further resolved to seek confirmation from the Department of Primary Industries – Fisheries NSW as to the exact number of licences that allow access to Tuggerah Lakes and what current initiatives are in place to guarantee the fishery

and environmental sustainability of the Tuggerah Lakes.

Councillors noted that angling nationally is a billion dollar per annum industry and major employer of Central Coast residents.

It also resolved to lobby its local members to request a report from the Minister for Primary Industries with regard to the current sustainability of the fishery, issues of licensing proliferation with access to Tuggerah Lakes and what further initiatives are available to better manage the environment.

Council will further seek the reinstatement of a permanent fisheries office at The Entrance and call on the Minister to ban haul netting on Tuggerah Lakes.

Wyong deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster said she fully agreed that Fisheries NSW should be monitoring Tuggerah Lakes.

“I will never, ever support anything that will jeopardise our local fishermen,” Cr Webster said.

“The lake is our jewel in the crown.

“I support our local fishermen and I do agree with phasing out other fishermen.”

Cr Taylor said that at last year’s local government election, about 14.5% of the community voted for a ban on commercial fishing on Tuggerah Lakes.

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“There are one million recreational fishermen and the income alone

from recreational fishing licences generates $13 million annually in NSW. “Port Jackson, Lake Macquarie and Botany Bay have been set aside for recreational fishing and the financial benefits far outweigh the benefits from commercial fishing.

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sectors on Tuggerah Lakes to compare the economic outcomes from both sectors.

“This is a Band Aid solution – it doesn’t go far enough.

“We are and were voted in on the basis of ceasing commercial fishing.”

“I am disappointed that my fellow councillors would not support the ban

on commercial fishing on the lakes and will continue to push for this outcome.

Cr Adam Troy also spoke against the amended motion.

“I think the original motion was a wonderful motion,” Cr Troy said.

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Each session is uniquely designed for the needs of each par cipant and runs for two hours under the support and guidance of an Occupa onal Therapist and their aid. Groups currently are conducted in East Gosford, Kincumber, Umina and Bateau Bay. The Recon program strengthens our par cipants’ confidence in daily ac vi es, improves mental health and provides prac cal educa on on health and nutri on. In order to achieve maximum independence in everyday living, Recon helps to improve our clients’ physical skills leading to a reduc on in falls in the home and in the community. Recon challenges and maintains op mal cogni ve func oning, aiding in the preven on of demen a and fosters close rela onships, lessening the effects of social isola on.

Why choose Juel OT? Much more than your average day centre, our specialised OT Recon program is changing the lives of senior ci zens living on the coast.

We’re empowering our clients to live the best life they can by providing the skills to gain back confidence and connec ng them with other people in similar situa ons. All our staff at Juel OT, from the OTs and assistants, to our friendly support staff, are passionate about their work and genuinely care about their clients. Juel OT is a place where clients can feel safe, supported and important — and we believe that such an environment provides the best results for our wonderful clients.

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Education

P14 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 19, 2013

June Nash retires after four decades of teaching

Madison tops the state Bateau Bay teenager has topped the state in the Studies of Religion I Higher School Certificate (HSC) exam.

A June Nash with some of the students she has taught at Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School

s June Nash, a Lakes Grammar teacher, will retire after a to have the opportunity to be part of the school and teaching career which has spanned over four decades.

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Ms Nash began her teaching career in 1966, working in government schools in the Sydney region.

In 1996, after 30 years of teaching, she and her family moved to the Central Coast to enjoy a quiet retirement.

However, Ms Nash decided she was not yet ready for retirement and found herself back at work at Lakes Anglican Grammar School in Summerland Point, the predecessor of today’s Lakes Grammar. “When the decision was taken to restructure the school and move on to the new site at Warnervale, I was keen to be part of the changes,�

Ms Nash said. “This was a milestone

for the school and a very exciting time in my life. “We moved from old fibro buildings renovated to serve as classrooms into a purpose-built facility with workmen on site and plenty of noise and building going on around us. “We were like any family moving to a new place – a bit sad to leave the old behind but enthusiastic and excited about our new home. “Lakes Grammar has always been known for the way it cares for its students. “We work hard at getting to know the students and helping them to adjust to the school environment. “We also care about their learning and do our

best to encourage and support them.�

Having failed at her first attempt at retirement, Ms Nash will shortly have a second try at it. “Teaching at Lakes Grammar has been a magical experience for me,� she said. “I come to school each day looking forward to what the day has in store. “People have been very kind and nothing has been too much trouble for them. “I will miss the companionship and collegiality of the staff, the opportunity to build friendships with our students and the routine and challenge of making learning fun for my students. “It has been wonderful

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Madison Doom, who attended St Joseph’s Catholic College East Gosford, received equal first in the subject and was recognised at a First in Course awards ceremony held in Sydney on Tuesday, December 17.

Nicholas Fitzsimons, of Sydney Distance

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Students across NSW were able to access their HSC results from 6am on Wednesday, December 18.

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to watch it grow.�

Headmaster Mr Michael Hannah has known Ms Nash throughout her time at Lakes Grammar. “I have valued June’s approach to all she has done at the school,� Mr Hannah said. “Many students have benefitted from her guiding hand as a year adviser and her wisdom and knowledge in the classroom has assisted many of our students to achieve their goals. “I want to thank June for her work and wish her every blessing for the future.�

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 19, 2013 - P15

Over 2,000 items collected for Samaritans

Students receive Leadership and Teamwork Awards

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School principal Mr Hannah viewing the great work of the junior school

akes Grammar has recently concluded a six week food and toiletries collection in support of the Samaritans aid agency of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle.

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Each year, the Samaritans request donations of nonperishable items which are distributed from emergency relief centres attached to Toukley and Lakes Anglican churches.

This presented the school with an opportunity for its students to be reminded about the importance of Christian giving at this time of year.

Both junior and senior

schools participated, with students given a challenge to see which class could bring in the most items.

Over 2,000 items were donated and the children were proud to donate these items to those in need this Christmas.

“Running programs such as this within the school allows the students to see firsthand the difference we can make in supporting people less

fortunate than ourselves,” school chaplain Mr Matt Shorten said.

“The kids had fun along the way and our winning year 1 class, which donated the most items, had the honour of bragging rights for the day.”

Media release, 4 Dec 2013 Beverley Seers, Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School

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tudents from 11 schools in the Wyong LGA have been awarded an Australian Defence Force (ADF) Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award for 2013.

Head of Cadet, Reserve and Employer Support Division Major General Paul Brereton congratulated the students and said to have so many young Australians recognised by their schools for contributing to their local community and demonstrating leadership qualities is outstanding.

Students in years 10 and 12 were recognised with awards of $250 and $550 respectively, along with a certificate of merit designed to highlight the achievements of these young leaders.

Local schools with students who were presented with the award included Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale, Tumbi Umbi and Shelly

Beach campuses; Lake Munmorah High School; Northlakes High School; St Peter’s Catholic College Tuggerah; Wadalba Community School, Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School; MacKillop Catholic College Warnervale; Wyong High School; and Wyong Christian Community School.

The Awards began in 2006 and seek to encourage leadership and teamwork among schoolaged students as integral parts of their personal development and their contribution towards enhancing community spirit within both the school and the broader community.

The awards also seek to raise the awareness of the ADF throughout the

Australian community, and the value that it places on positive leadership and effective teamwork.

The 2013 Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards have seen 3,506 students from technical colleges, high schools and education centres around Australia receive this annual commendation.

“This year, as with previous years, we have seen an enthusiastic response from secondary colleges across the country,” Major General Brereton said.

“To be able to commend the efforts of exceptional young Australians through this award is fantastic.”

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P16 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 19, 2013

Repeal of low income super contribution is unfair

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ncomes on the Central Coast are below the national average, so Central Coast residents should be concerned that the Abbott government aims to remove the low income super contribution.

This will make the treatment of tax concessions for low income earners within the superannuation system very unfair.

The problem is caused by the flat 15% tax on employer contributions.

Taxpayers with incomes below $37,000 per annum pay 15% on the part of their income above $18,200.

They receive no tax advantage when the 9.25% super guarantee contribution is made from their wages.

Taxpayers with taxable incomes below $20,500 pay no tax on their income, so they

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are penalised 15% when their super guarantee contribution is made.

This treatment of low income earners is in stark contrast to the treatment of higher income earners, who receive tax benefits of up to 30% when their superannuation contribution is made.

The low income superannuation contribution was a measure designed to offset the penalty on low income earners.

If the government

repeals the measure, it will reinstate the inequitable treatment of low income earners.

In the longer term, the resulting reduction in their super balance on retirement will increase the size of their claim on the pension system.

Central Coast voters returned Liberal Party members at the last election.

Hopefully, they will raise their voices in the party room to preserve fair treatment for all income earners.

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Local community precinct committees are valuable

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yong Shire has had locally based precinct committees for 17 years.

Earlier this year, the precincts were reviewed internally.

A new system of council/community interaction was recommended.

On November 20, Wyong Council invited precinct committees to discuss this Community Precinct Forum Framework document which proposes to phase them out and introduce ward based precinct forums.

Over 80 people attended this meeting.

All long term systems need to be reviewed but committee members with long experience in the community have gained useful experience in engaging with people.

The new document implied that older citizens dominate the current committees and younger people would be engaged if electronic means were used.

However, not everyone has easy access to computers.

Precinct committees serve a valuable purpose which is different from the proposed forums.

Located from Gwandalan to Ourimbah and east to The Entrance, precinct committees are easily accessible.

They meet monthly and attendance varies with the “heat” of the issue.

They have proper

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executive structures to follow up with emails and letters, and have run many campaigns to improve local facilities.

They also respond to shire-wide issues, understanding how the broader policy will affect their own community.

The proposed new forums (covering wards A and B collectively) are to be conducted every three months.

They will have an agenda set by the mayor and council’s general manager and will be conducted in a forum style.

While this will allow councillors to explain policy and council staff to expand on its implementation, it will not provide the social and discussion interaction of the smaller committees.

There will be only a short time for questions.

Current precinct committees are not against expanding the means of engagement.

Modern times do need

modern methods but that does not mean the old ones need to be thrown out.

After all, we are trying to deal with the greatest blocker to a worthwhile democracy – apathy.

We need to carry people with us if our cause is good.

The average age of the precinct members should not be a consideration.

Retirees are justified in their concern for the environment and the effect council decisions might have on their rates.

Many younger people share these concerns.

To remove the longestablished committee system does not increase engagement.

Council staff will produce a further document at the end of January.

The S355 precinct committees are the groups most regularly engaged with council and wish to continue.

Council wishes to introduce ward based forums and to increase electronic surveys.

All methods of interaction are valuable.

Why can’t they all be used?

Surely we don’t need to embrace an “it’s my way or the highway” philosophy!

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 19, 2013 - P17

Little Blues Festival to host Guitar Show ‘N’ Tell

Dan Granero and Steve Forrest check out some classic guitars before the Dec 29 show at Wyong Golf Club

Guitar Show ‘N’ Tell event will be held as part of the Little Blues Festival which will take place at Wyong Golf Club on Sunday, December 29

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an opportunity for guitar enthusiasts to display rare and exquisite guitars.

Event organiser and avid collector of guitars and instruments Ms Julia Starr said this previous event was very successful.

“There were so many guitars we ran out of space,” Ms Starr said.

“Guitar owners came out of the woodwork eager to show off their classic instruments.”

The Little Blues Festival’s Mr David Gardiner said organisers had been searching for a venue which would provide enough space, a stage for performance, was accessible and central to the Wyong area.

“The golf club’s auditorium has enough space for exhibitors and collectors to show their guitars and the gear that goes with them, plus a

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comfortable performance area,” Mr Gardiner said.

Electric guitar collector Mr Mark White said people who play guitars generally had a few guitars to start with.

“But we find we like to be able to choose from a whole range of guitars for different sounds and playing styles and there is a natural progression to getting that ‘special’ guitar with a view to play like a legend,” Mr White said.

Visitors can expect to see a vast range of guitars, amplifiers and accessories at the show.

Many of the instruments will be demonstrated by local guitar virtuosos who will show off their skills, talk to fans and network with other players.

The Guitar Show ‘N’ Tell has been organised with individual exhibitors in mind and is not a trade show.

However, there

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will be guitars and representatives from local music shops, including Steve Forrest, to give advice, talk about guitars and answer questions.

Ms Starr believes the show could become an iconic event for the Wyong area.

“It is amazing how many people collect guitars and the variety we have seen over the years supports the concept of holding this Show ‘N’ Tell,” Ms Starr said.

Letters of support for the concept have flooded in from all over Australia from guitarists and major manufacturers who want to display their classic and antique guitars.

“We are hopeful this will lead to an even bigger show next year,” Ms Starr said.

“Fender Guitars have a whole warehouse of classic guitars.

“The response has been overwhelming.

“Many guitarists have names for their guitars.

“Such is the attachment musicians often have and the journeys they take with their classic instruments.”

The afternoon will conclude with a music That

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showcase for local Little Blues Festival artists and invited special guests such as international blues player and Central Coast resident Dan Granero.

“I will be playing a couple of my favourite Fender Custom Shop guitars,” Mr Granero said.

Entry and registration to the Guitar Show ‘N’ Tell is $10 with a limited number of spaces available.

The Little Blues Festival is held on the last Sunday of every month and is a community event which has been running since 2008.

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P18 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 19, 2013

64th Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Festival held he 64th Tu g g e r a h Lakes Mardi Gras Festival was held at The Entrance on Saturday, December 7, and saw families enjoy the warm weather and free entertainment in Memorial Park.

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One of the many activities that took place during the festival

The revamped event saw attendees enjoy performances from The Tuggerah Lakes Show Band, Lee Academy, Big Air School Action Sports Show, Baxter’s Revenge and DJ Ant.

The Entrance Town Centre Management promotions and events co-ordinator Ms Donna Judge said the children present were very excited to see Santa and watch the lighting of the huge

Christmas tree.

People of all ages also enjoyed the fireworks display.

Media release, 7 Dec 2013 Donna Judge, The Entrance Town Centre Management

Village residents raise money for bush fire victims l e n g a r a Retirement V i l l a g e residents have held a number of fundraisers to assist those affected by recent NSW bush fires.

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Glengara residents committee chairman Mr Trevor Parry said the residents were more than happy to donate to this very worthy cause.

“Within a matter of weeks, our 330 residents dug deep, coming together to raise $3,500 in that short period of time,” Mr Parry said.

Donations included $1,000 from the residents committee, $1,350 from the bowling group, $500

Coles Bateau Bay store manager Mr Mark Burnett and Glengara residents commitee chairman Mr Trevor Parry

from the craft ladies and $650 from a combined resident coin collection.

Residents recently hosted a special morning tea to hand over a cheque for $3,500 to the Coles Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.

The Bateau Bay Coles store matched the group’s donation dollar for dollar.

The Coles Red Cross Bushfire Appeal has

raised $20 million nationally, which included their $10 million matching contribution.

“We were more than happy to make a contribution to the people who had lost so much in these terrible fires,” Mr Parry said.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 19, 2013 - P19

New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Memorial Park

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KICK emorial Park at The Entrance will host New Year’s Eve celebrations on Tuesday, December 31, from 5pm.

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The entertainment kicks off on the Memorial Park Stage with a performance by local band KICK. Their sound is groove based, with quality vocals and harmonies setting them apart from other bands.

Although the band is new, the experience between its members is vast, having supported the likes of The Superjesus, Xavier Rudd, The Whitlams, Kate Miller Heidke, Diesel and

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Jellyfish will entertain the crowd from 7:15pm.

Another local band, Jellyfish is a dynamic, rock covers group.

Since beginning in 2009, Jellyfish have gone on to build up a large following and prides itself on being a professional outfit.

The band interacts with their audience and has plenty of fun on stage.

Special guest DJ Ant will take the stage between, during and after

performances by the two bands.

Stalls and amusement rides will be present in the park and there will be a fireworks display at 9pm.

The event will see a strong police presence to ensure that the event remains alcohol free and safe.

Media release, 16 Dec 2013 Donna Judge, The Entrance Town Centre Management

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261 2261, 226 2262 62 and an 2263 Friday December 20 Vinnies store opening, The Entrance Rd, The Entrance Sunday December 22 Superjam, 3pm, Bateau Bay Pub Community Carols, 4pm, Toukley Anglican Church Tuesday December 24 Christmas Eve Service, 6pm and 11:30pm, Toukley Anglican Church Carols by Candlelight, 6pm, Memorial Park, The Entrance Wednesday December 25 Welcome to the Christ

Child Service, 9am, Toukley Anglican Church Sunday December 29 Guitar Show ‘N’ Tell, Wyong Golf Club Tuesday December 31 New Year’s Eve celebration, Memorial Park, The Entrance, 5pm Sunday January 5 Football Fun Sundays, 9am, Dam Hotel Oval Thursday January 9 Free hearing checks, 9:30am12:30pm, Bateau Bay Library

Gravity Summer Concert series, 3pm, Gravity Youth Centre, Lake Haven Sunday January 12 Football Fun Sundays, 9am, Dam Hotel Oval Tuesday January 14 Lost Things Story Time, 10:30am, Lake Haven Library Wednesday January 15 Lost Things Story Time, 10:30am, Toukley Library Thursday January 16 Gravity Summer Concert series, 3pm, Gravity Youth Centre, Lake Haven

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.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 19, 2013 - P21

Central Coast places third at NSW Life Saving Championships

Central Coast Sandcrabs finished third in NSW Photo: Stephen Chu

entral Coast athletes have ensured a top three placing for the branch at this year’s NSW Surf Life Saving Interbranch Championships held at Soldiers Beach over the weekend of December 14 and 15.

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Tough and gritty performances were the mark of the weekend where relentless wind chop and a strong southeasterly sea breeze tested the mettle of NSW’s top surf sport competitors both in the water and on the beach.

However, the Central Coast Sandcrabs, as they are affectionately known, showed their strength by finishing up on 1,244 points.

K1 kayaker Kaitlin Matuschka convincingly took out the under-19 surf ski race in the very testing conditions on day one of competition.

“I was pretty nervous going out there and you would consider yourself lucky to get around the course cleanly,” Matuschka said.

“I even came off my ski on the way in.

“Interbranch is my favourite of all the carnivals because you and your branch are just one big family and it is such great practice for the rest of the season.”

The Central Coast finished on a high when they secured both the open male and open female taplin relays at the conclusion of the carnival.

Team captain Tim Schofield said the Central Coast side were hungry and the taplin is the ultimate event teams want to win.

“It was so inspiring to watch the girls dominate and then to go out there and for us boys to also take it out in such unpredictable conditions was really exciting,” Schofield said.

Female team captain Rachelle King said she was proud of the whole team.

“Central Coast has really improved this year in all areas of competition,” she said.

“We are all about team spirit and that really puts us at an advantage.

“As captain, my goal this year was to create a loving and supportive environment because I think you need that in

order to race well.”

There were many other notable Central Coast performances including Olivia Tauro, who took out the open female beach sprint and made the final dash for the winning taplin team.

Schofield also had an impressive swim to win the open male surf race.

The Central Coast side finished behind first placed Sydney and second placed Sydney Northern Beaches.

The carnival also saw Schofield and King named as NSW state team captains.

Media release, 16 Dec 2013 Alix Vanny, Surf Life Saving NSW

Rugby league players selected for NSW camp ight Wyong Shire rugby league players have been selected for the annual 16 to 18 years NSW Rugby League Emerging Blues camp to be held in Narrabeen on Thursday, January 9.

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Former Wyong Roos juniors Adam Keighran and Tyrone Amey have been named for the camp, in addition to former Central Wyong player Mitchell Connor.

Former Toukley juniors Daniel Peck and Jack Cogger; former Ourimbah junior Darcy Cox; and former Berkeley Vale player Liam Knight have also been selected for the one day camp.

Latrell Mitchell, who currently plays for the Central Coast Centurions, will further attend the NSW Rugby League Centre of Excellence at Narrabeen.

The camp includes two skills sessions, presentations on State of Origin culture, and lectures on sports science and team leadership.

NSW VB Blues Coach Laurie Daley said the NSW side was really successful at an age level against Queensland this year and won every fixture.

“This age group is important to me because it is the beginning of the elite Origin pathway,” Daley said.

“There are players from all over the state and the quality of the players selected is first class because of the development pathways the League has had in place for decades.

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“Another positive is the fact that we will have several players from our victorious 2013 indigenous under-16s side attending as part of the group.

“These days are about introducing the players to the processes involved with camps, seeing how they adapt to different conditions and viewing how easily they can assimilate what we need from them.”

Members of the Australian Secondary

Schools Rugby League under-15 merit A side from NSW and the ACT have also been invited to attend the camp by Daley and his high performance group.

The 16 to 18 years Emerging Blues Camp is the second of three preseason camps held by Daley and his coaching staff.

Media release, 15 Dec 2013 Brad Preston, NSW Rugby League

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Mariners defeated after lacklustre defending entral Coast Mariners were made to pay for some wasteful finishing and lacklustre defending by Adelaide United on Saturday, December 14, with Josep Gombau’s charges accounting for Phil Moss’ men 4-0 at Coopers Stadium.

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Goals from Bruce Djite and Fabio Ferreira in the first half combined with strikes from Sergio Cirio and Jeronimo Neumann in the second stanza ensured the Reds recorded a comprehensive home win.

Mariners had a number of early opportunities to gain the upper hand in the clash in the city of churches; however, wayward finishing from Trent Sainsbury and Daniel McBreen let Adelaide off the hook.

In just the seventh minute, Marcos Flores and Michael McGlinchey combined well to open an opportunity on the volley for Sainsbury.

The young defender shanked his shot however the ball fell fortuitously for McBreen.

From close range, McBreen blasted the ball over the crossbar.

Adelaide took the lead 25 minutes into the encounter.

Spaniard Cirio crossed from the left and Djite showed his smarts to

sneak in front of Marcel Seip before deftly flicking the ball beyond Liam Reddy.

The Reds doubled their advantage six minutes before the interval as Ferreira fired home on the angle.

After winning the ball in midfield, Adelaide released the Portuguese attacker whose shot Reddy got a hand to but couldn’t prevent from nestling in the back of the net.

Last season’s Hyundai A-League Golden Boot winner McBreen had a superb opportunity to reduce the deficit just before half time.

However, despite being one-on-one with Eugene Galekovic, the former Shanghai SIPG loanee couldn’t force the sometime Socceroo custodian into a save as he pushed his effort wide.

Nine minutes after the interval, the Reds scored their third goal of the afternoon through enterprising attacker Cirio.

After Galekovic pumped the ball down field, Mariners stopper Reddy looked to marshall the ball over the goal line.

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Cirio hassled Reddy and managed to win possession right on the line.

With Reddy stranded, Cirio dribbled the ball into the back of the net.

Fox Sports replays later showed that the whole ball had indeed crossed the whole of the line.

However, with the action happening in a split second and on the opposite side to the assistant referee, few could immediately argue with the decision made in the 54th minute of play.

Matt Simon and Mile Sterjovski were introduced into the match with half an hour remaining.

Simon nearly made an instant impact on proceedings as he collected the ball before sending a superb low cross towards McGlinchey.

However, just as the crafty Kiwi was about to strike, Reds’ defender Tarek Elrich slid in to thwart the danger.

Twelve minutes before full time, McGlinchey advanced down the left before missing the target on the angle.

Mariners were made to pay for their disappointing finishing once more as referee Ben Williams’ final whistle approached.

Argentine Neumann slid a clinical shot around Reddy and into the net to round out the scoring.

Following the game,

Central Coast Mariners head coach Moss made no excuses for his team’s defeat.

However, he was adamant there were positives to take from the imperfect performance.

“I’m certainly not going to blame anyone for the loss today,” Moss said.

“We need to improve in some key areas and we will.

“I am very positive about the number of chances we created on what was a very off day for us.

“But we need to respect possession a lot more, and today I thought we weren’t that great in the fifty-fifty challenges that help build momentum.

“There have been massive changes at the club in recent weeks and one thing that probably suffers as a result is consistency. “[But] we are working hard together as a playing and coaching staff to find our rhythm and consistency and we’ll continue to do that.

“We will stick together as always.”

Central Coast Mariners will play its next fixture on Thursday, December 19, when the club hosts its 2013/14 community match against Wellington Phoenix at North Sydney Oval.

Kick-off is at 7:30pm.

Media release, 14 Dec 2013 Central Coast Mariners

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 19, 2013 - P23

Marlins defeat defending champions

Bay Bowlers combine presentations with Christmas

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entral Coast Marlins baseball team defeated defending champions Ryde Hawks 10-9 at Watanobbi Oval on Wednesday, December 4.

The game was a seesawing match that had several lead changes throughout.

Marlins had some defensive lapses early, with errors contributing to the Hawks jumping out to a 4-0 lead.

Marlins settled defensively and by the

he Bay Bowlers Social Bowling Group held their Christmas Party and presentation to this year’s championship winners and runners-up at the Wyong Leagues Club on Monday, December 9.

One hundred and thirty-two Bay Bowlers gathered in the auditorium to celebrate another good year of bowling, trips away and visits from other similar groups.

The dance floor was packed as the revellers moved to the sound of husband and wife duo Brassick and 12 volunteers took part in a mime version of the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”.

Bowls Central Coast president Mr Max LeGuier and his wife Joan

were special guests on the day, with Mr LeGuier on hand to present the trophies to the year’s championship winners and runners-up.

Winners of the mixed pairs were Alan and Elaine Webber, and Adrian and Marilyn Last were named runners-up.

The ladies singles title was won by Shirley Coltman, with Edna Murray awarded runnerup.

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The raffles were another feature of the day, with prizes such as sets of bowls, hams, pork, Christmas puddings and cakes on offer.

Every lady in a endance also went home with a bo le of wine donated by the Bay Bowlers patron Mr Bob Wright.

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middle innings had levelled the scores.

After five innings, Marlins had the lead 7-6.

Offensively, Pat Maat, Matt Smith and Todd Bowden had big hits to ensure that Marlins were able to keep on top every time Ryde scored to narrow the gap or push

for a lead.

With the win, Marlins collect their ninth victory of the season and are now within striking distance of the top four.

Email, 5 Dec 2013 Central Coast Marlins

Nathan Cook wins at Drom Beach Fest

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ixteen-year-old Nathan Cook from Forresters Beach has taken out the under-17s and open surfing crowns at the Drom Beach Fest held at Avoca and North Avoca on the weekend of November 30 and December 1.

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Cook showed great surfing maturity to outclass his more experienced rivals in both divisions.

The youngster defeated Vincent Peck, Shane Homes and Adam Dunlop in the open division.

In the under-17s contest, Cook defeated

Harry Clements, Liam Sandman and Joel Leggett to take home the crown.

Despite the rain and inclement weather at times, the multi-sport concept of Beach Fest saw several thousand people take in the action across the weekend.

Plans are already underway for the next Drom Beach Fest, with this year’s inaugural event drawing competitors from all over NSW. Media release, 4 Dec 2013 Sheldon Kidd, Drom Beach Fest

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P24 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 19, 2013

$1 million for Tuggerah Sporting Precinct

Mariners pooled in tough AFC Champions League group he draw of the 2014 AFC Champions League was made at Kuala Lumpur’s AFC House on Tuesday, December 10, with Central Coast Mariners pooled in a tough Group F.

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Wyong Council’s preliminary plan for the Tuggerah Sporting Precinct

ederal member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara has announced that the government will provide $1 million through the Community Development Grants Program to commence land acquisition and planning studies for the Tuggerah Sporting Precinct.

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“Dobell is home to a strong sporting community and our locals have a passion for sport, which is evidenced in the many outstanding achievements of our sports men and women,” Ms McNamara said.

“The government supports the Tuggerah Sporting Precinct because it will deliver economic benefits to the Central Coast through increased tourism, sporting events and more jobs.

“In addition to attracting regional and national sports events, this facility is a huge win for our many local

sporting clubs who will have access to high quality fields for local competitions.”

The grant, which was announced on Friday, December 13, has been welcomed by local sporting organisations.

Central Coast Academy of Sport managing director Mr Ian Robilliard said the Tuggerah Sports Precinct was a much needed facility for the region and was well overdue.

“Too often, the development of sport isn’t supported by a corresponding investment in sporting

infrastructure,” Mr Robilliard said.

“I commend the government and the local member Ms Karen McNamara for their ongoing commitment to sport on the Central Coast.”

Country Rugby League infrastructure and game development officer Mr Graham Boland said the announcement was a demonstration of the government’s commitment to much needed sporting infrastructure.

“Unfortunately, at the moment, the area lacks a facility of

this magnitude,” Mr Boland said.

“This development will allow for large scale events and will add immeasurably to the economic, social and health benefits of the Central Coast community.”

Ms McNamara said she was committed to ensuring Dobell would emerge as the sports tourism capital of NSW. “I will work with my Wyong Shire Council and state parliamentary colleague to see this much needed sports facility delivered,” she said.

Media release, 13 Dec 2013 Luke Nayna, Office of Karen McNamara

Berkeley Vale is top club erkeley Vale has taken out the most successful Central Coast sportsmanship amongst affiliate club for the eighth year in a row at the Central Coast all teams and clubs.

“The pleasing thing Junior Touch Championships held on Sunday, December 15, at about the finals was that Gosford’s Adcock Park.

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Berkeley Vale also placed second in the competition, behind the day’s winners Manly.

However, while the club secured a spot in five of the day’s finals, Berkeley Vale were unable to secure a win.

In the 10 years boys’ division, Berkeley Vale was defeated 6-5 in a drop off by Central Coast Dolphins.

The club also lost out to Wests 4-2 in the 12 years boys’ competition.

In the 12 years girls’ division, Berkeley Vale went down 3-1 to Manly and in the 16 years girls’ contest, the side was defeated 4-1 by Manly.

The club was again beaten by Manly, this time 3-1, in the 18 years girls’ competition.

Tournament organiser

Mr Shayne Hayne thanked the 137 teams and their affiliates who participated in the championships.

“I think it was a very successful day and an enjoyable one,” Mr Hayne said.

“The conditions were just right for touch.

“No complaints about referees and all games were played with good

there were eight different affiliates that won titles out of the 10 finals contested.

“There were also 12 different affiliates that contested the finals.”

Email, 16 Dec 2013 Shayne Hayne, Central Coast Junior Touch Championships

The Mariners were pooled alongside reigning J League champions Sanfreece Hiroshima, Korea Republic heavyweights FC Seoul and the yet to be determined 3.1 East Asian playoff winner.

The draw delivered a number of interesting matchups for the Mariners’ next AFC Champions League campaign, with the club set to challenge Graham Arnold’s former side Sanfreece Hiroshima in the group stage.

“Sanfre” recently won the J.League for the second consecutive season and will undoubtedly be eager to transfer their strong domestic performances into good continental form in 2014.

FC Seoul is one of the dominant outfits in K-League Classic and this season came fourth in Korea Republic’s top flight.

Though Choi YongSoo’s men may have liked a higher finish in the K-League, they did manage to make it all the way through to the final of the 2013 AFC Champions League.

The men from the Seoul World Cup Stadium lost out to China’s Guangzhou Evergrande on away goals after drawing the two-legged final of Asia’s top club competition 3-3.

Incidentally, Guangzhou Evergrande also eliminated Central Coast Mariners from the 2013 version of the tournament.

The final team to complete Group F will be known on Saturday, February 15, when the East Asian Qualifying Playoffs winners are realised.

Tampines Rovers (Singapore), South China (Hong Kong), Chonburi

(Thailand), and Beijing Guoan (China) are in the running to join the Mariners, Sanfrecce and Seoul in the section.

Central Coast Mariners boss Phil Moss provided his reaction to the draw from Australia “We are extremely proud to be participating in the 2014 AFC Champions League,” Moss said.

“Today we’ve been pooled in a very tough group, and arguably the hardest group the club has had in its four participations in the competition.

“But we love a challenge and of course we’ll be aiming to reach the knockout phase of the competition.

“You don’t expect an easy draw in the AFC Champions League, which is why it is such a fantastic tournament.

“We’ll be leaving no stone unturned in our preparations for the 2014 AFC Champions League, and as always will be aiming to represent Australia with great pride in Asia.”

Central Coast Mariners competed in the 2009, 2012, and 2013 versions of the AFC Champions League.

This year, the club advanced to the last 16 of the prestigious tournament for the first time in its history, and were only eliminated by the eventual tournament champions Guangzhou Evergrande.

Western Sydney Wanderers (direct to group stage) and Melbourne Victory (playoff stage) will also represent Australia and the Hyundai A-League in the 2014 AFC Champions League.

Media release, 10 Dec 2013 Central Coast Mariners