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$22 million development approved for Glengara W

yong Council has granted unanimous consent for the erection of 88 self-care Seniors Living dwellings at the Glengara Retirement Village in Tumbi Umbi.

Four new three storey buildings will be erected on the site with basement car parking for 20 vehicles and seven visitor spaces.

The dwellings are a mix of one and two bedrooms with private balcony space.

The existing Glengara Village currently has 280 dwellings on the site.

The approved development has a

value of $22 million and will provide approximately 150 construction jobs.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “I recently launched the Central Coast Positive Ageing Strategy which is designed to meet the needs of our increasing ageing population.”

“One of those key needs is the provision of more varied and affordable housing for

aged living and this proposal will certainly provide that and so much more.

“Wyong Shire is fast becoming the destination of choice for retirees and one of the key reasons is the quality of developments such as this.”

Media release, 10 Sep 2014 Wyong Council media An artist’s impression of the eastern façade of block 1

Wyong Shire requires 1,200 new dwellings each year until 2031 yong Council has noted recent figures from the Department of Planning and Environment showing that the Wyong LGA is predicted to gain the largest proportion of population growth in the broader region.

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Wyong Shire is projected to grow by 28%, or 43,500 residents, representing a significant 23% of all growth across the

entire Newcastle, Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions.

Wyong Shire, with the largest projected population growth, will

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require nearly 1,200 new dwellings each year until 2031 – nearly double the average number of dwellings approved in the LGA

each year over the past decade.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “This growth is one of the biggest challenges for this Council and for the community.”

“It’s clear from these figures that residential approvals will need to increase two-to-three-

fold compared to recent years to accommodate the projected annual growth of around 1,200 dwellings for our Shire.

“There will also be significant pressure on existing infrastructure and demand for the provision of new infrastructure to cope

with this growth.

“This demand will need to be met by equivalent funding from all levels of government for new infrastructure, facilities and services in the Wyong Shire.”

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The protest outside Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein’s office in Woy Woy

to urge the State Government to urgently move to secure Bambara, and they inform me that Mr Anderson is simply not responding.

“I suggest that the information put forward by Mr Anderson may have been false and misleading, as under section 145 of the National Parks and Wildlife (Act 1974) it clearly states that the Government has the full powers to compulsorily acquire land for conservation or to protect places of Aboriginal cultural significance.

“If Mr Anderson has indeed purposely misled the people of the Central Coast, and to the detriment of a motion to support conservation

of threatened species and cultural heritage, then I believe Gosford Council should reconsider his position on council.

“No one is getting a fair go here.

“Not the land owners or the concerned community alike.

“While it’s important to acknowledge that this community’s peaceful but unwavering lobbying has recently resulted in just under a third of the land at Bambara becoming National Park, there are still several blocks that are not secured and anything is possible in the future.

“Gosford Council and the State Government saw fit to zone this

extremely culturally and ecologically sensitive land, in the middle of our local National Park, to allow Bed and Breakfast accommodation, housing developments and even for agricultural developments.

“Then when someone purchases the land with their presumably hard earned money, council publicly announces that the land is actually undevelopable, potentially devaluing the land, and then offers the main owners approximately one third of what they paid for the blocks.

“While I am not suggesting that the land owners should be paid more than what the land is worth, I strongly believe that they should be

treated fairly, especially considering the role that the local and State Government played in creating the situation we have today by giving Bambara a very inappropriate zoning.

“It’s no wonder people become disillusioned with the political system and the politicians themselves.

“Our elected leaders should be very proud that they have a community of people who deeply value our ancient cultural heritage and want to preserve our beautiful and sensitive environment, not finding a way to oppose us at every turn.

“Many people I have spoken to don’t agree, but I still have some belief that Mr Holstein will honour this promise before the State election.

“In saying that, I have strong concerns that if Mr Holstein does not honour this promise before next year’s State election, our community will be forced to battle on for years to come.

“After putting in a substantial effort myself over several years and making many sacrifices along the way, I admit that the thought of having to continue pushing for meaningful action to occur into the future is quite distressing.

‘But I won’t give up and I urge others not to also.

“This peaceful protest will probably be the last shot we have for many years to come to finally bring an end to our struggle, so I’m really hopeful that it will make an impact,” said Mr Cassar.

Media release, 1 Sep 2014 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

Rail underpass project to proceed despite $59 million shortfall Gosford Council has decided to proceed with its railway underpass project despite a funding shortfall of $59 million.

It unanimously resolved to acquire land to allow construction to start on Stage 2 of the Rawson Rd Railway Level Crossing Replacement Project.

The purchase will allow a rail underpass to be built at the bottom of Bulls Hill, connecting Woy Woy Rd with Nagari Rd, to replace the level crossing at Rawson Rd. The council was told by its staff that the three-stage project was estimated to cost a total of around

$89 million, of which funding of only $30 million had been received from the State Government.

Stage one of the project, which included design work for the project and the pedestrian underpass at Rawson Rd, was estimated to cost $15.9 million.

Stage two, which would provide the road underpass at Bulls Hill, was estimated to cost $36 million.

Stage three, which would realign Woy Woy Rd between Banyo Close in Horsfield Bay and the bottom of Bulls Hill, was estimated to cost $37 million.

There was currently a shortfall of $21.9 million for stage two, which

would prevent construction work from proceeding.

Council staff said that the State Government had promised another $15 million if re-elected at next year’s election.

This still left a shortfall of $6.9 million on stage two, and no money for stage three.

The council land purchase of parts of five properties was required for stage two.

Two of the properties were privately owned, and the other three were owned by Gosford Council.

The council properties form part of Nagari Rd Bush Reserve, Coastal Open Space System (COSS) land

and the Woy Woy Treatment Plant.

Funds received from the purchase of any COSS land for road widening purposes would be returned to fund future COSS land projects.

Stage two included the construction of the Rail Underpass Bridge, Woy Woy Creek Bridge, construction of Nagari Rd and connection through to Woy Woy Rd at the base of Bulls Hill.

Stage one is nearing completion.

It included the detailed design and approvals of the overall project, construction of a pedestrian underpass near Rawson Rd, preliminary works for the rail bridge

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Holstein asked to support Bambara purchase Campaigning for Bambara’s protection, Mr Jake Cassar said: “We have literally done everything we can to have this promise honoured and our community’s reasonable wishes adhered to.”

“Gosford Council and the State Government have said they are committed to Bambara’s protection since the early 1980s, and still the majority of the land remains unprotected.

“We have held many awareness concerts attended by hundreds of locals, two art shows, around a dozen peaceful protests, camped for three months on Woy Woy Rd to draw attention to the issue and have sent over 1000 emails and letters to our elected leaders requesting that they support the community that elected them.

“I call on Gosford Council CEO Paul Anderson to make public the legal advice that he says he received that restricts the State Government from compulsorily acquiring the land for conservation.

“Local environmental groups, the Central Coast Greens and others have written to Mr Anderson requesting proof of this information he used to block Greens Cr Hillary Morris’s recent motion for council

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According to a report by the council’s department of construction and operations, further approaches will be made to the State Government for additional funds to allow stage two work to proceed.

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value of $22 million and will provide approximately 150 construction jobs.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “I recently launched the Central Coast Positive Ageing Strategy which is designed to meet the needs of our increasing ageing population.”

“One of those key needs is the provision of more varied and affordable housing for

aged living and this proposal will certainly provide that and so much more.

“Wyong Shire is fast becoming the destination of choice for retirees and one of the key reasons is the quality of developments such as this.”

Media release, 10 Sep 2014 Wyong Council media An artist’s impression of the eastern façade of block 1

Wyong Shire requires 1,200 new dwellings each year until 2031

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undreds of Central Coast residents marched through Gosford on n Saturday, August 30, in protest against the policies of the Abbott Government.

“We had around 350 people join us for the March,” said event coorganiser Mr Jack Lloyd.

“The fact that so many people turned up despite the cold and the rain just goes to show how concerned they are with this government’s policies.”

The Gosford rally was addressed by Fr Rod Bower, as well as a range of other speakers, who called for decency and compassion from the government.

“Cuts to the ABC, cuts to health and education, and

attacking the poorest in our community is not on,” said Daniel Turner, who spoke at the rally.

“Now the government is looking at repealing the Renewable Energy Target, which just doesn’t make any sense,” he said.

Protestors were marching for a range of issues, but particular concern was paid to refugees and the government’s lack of action on climate change.

The Gosford March was one of many held around Australia over the weekend.

estimated Organisers 000 people around 40,000 tionally. turned out nationally.

“Rain won’tt keep people essing their from expressing d co-organiser concern,” said Pat Norman.

“As long as Abbott o abuse the continues to ed and smash least privileged our natural environment, the marchess will keep happening,” hee said.

yong Council has noted recent figures from the Department of each year over the past yo Planning and Environment showing that the Wyong LGA is decade.

Pl Mayor Cr Doug Eaton predicted to gain the largest proportion of population growth pr said: “This growth is one in the broad broader region. of the biggest challenges W Wyong Shire is entire Newcastle, Lower require nearly 1,200 for this Council and for projected to grow Hunter and Central new dwellings each the community.” by 28%, or 43,500 Coast regions. year until 2031 – nearly “It’s clear from these residents, rrepresenting Wyong Shire, with double the average figures that residential a significant significan 23% of the largest projected number of dwellings approvals will need to all growth across the population growth, will approved in the LGA increase two-to-three-

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fold compared to recent years to accommodate the projected annual growth of around 1,200 dwellings for our Shire.

“There will also be significant pressure on existing infrastructure and demand for the provision of new infrastructure to cope

with this growth.

“This demand will need to be met by equivalent funding from all levels of government for new infrastructure, facilities and services in the Wyong Shire.”

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19,000 Dobell pensioners to receive a payment increase ore than 1 9 , 0 0 0 D o b e l l pensioners will receive an increase to their payments from September 20, according to Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara.

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Ms McNamara said single age pensioners would receive an increase of up to $11.50 a fortnight, while age pensioner couples would receive up to $17.40 extra a fortnight.

“This means total pension payments for people on the maximum rate will be $854.30 a fortnight for singles, and $1,288.00 a fortnight for couples,” she said.

“In addition, around 6,000 allowance

Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara meeting with seniors at the Toukley Seniors Citizens Centre

recipients will also benefit from increases to income support payments such as Newstart and Parenting Payment on September

20.”

Parenting Payment Single recipients will receive an extra $7.20 a fortnight to $732.30.

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Parenting Payment Partnered, Widow Allowance, Partner Allowance and Sickness Allowance will increase by $5.20

a fortnight for singles and $4.70 each for couples (including energy supplement).

Ms McNamara said the increases would

help pensioners keep up with rises in cost of living expenses.

“Pensions will continue to increase in March and September every year under this Government.

“The Abbott Government is pleased to deliver increases to those on the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment and veterans’ income support.

“This is on top of our election commitment delivered earlier this week to annually index the income thresholds for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card to CPI,” Ms McNamara concluded.

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David Mehan preselected for the seat of The Entrance inance industry executive and local geologist Mr David Mehan deliver more local jobs.

“The Liberals have has been preselected to contest the seat of The Entrance for the ignored investment in Labor Party at the state election to be held on March 28 next year.

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Mr Mehan won a ballot of rank and file party members on Saturday, September 6, against Trevor Drake and Michelle Cashman.

A former candidate for the seat, Mr Mehan said he was excited to be representing the Labor Party again in The Entrance, the electorate he has called home for more than 23 years.

“There is no better place on the Central Coast to live, work, and raise a family than The Entrance electorate.

“I’ve been very fortunate to raise my three kids locally, and I am looking forward to representing the people of The Entrance as their Labor candidate,” Mr Mehan said.

With much to be done, Mr Mehan has highlighted

his priorities for the campaign and for Labor.

“I know the Coast has missed out on opportunities and investment since the local Liberals have been caught up in their corruption scandals.

“I will fight Liberal cuts to our TAFE system

to make sure that our young people have access to skills and training to ensure they have the best opportunities to succeed.

“Working close to home is a dream for many locals, and I will be working with stakeholders from business, government, and the community to

our road network for the past four years and we need an effective representative to deliver better infrastructure for the electorate.

“With our public assets on the chopping block, I will be fighting against the privatisation of our electricity network and hospital services,” he said.

Mr Mehan said he is ready for the fight and is looking to hit the ground running.

“I am ready to knock on as many doors as it takes to get Labor over the line, and I am looking forward to speaking with locals about how we can make sure the Central Coast gets a better deal,” Mr Mehan said.

Media release, 7 Sep 2014 David Mehan, Labor

Aquatic Infrastructure Strategy adopted yong Council has adopted the draft Aquatic Infrastructure Strategy for public exhibition providing a co-ordinated approach to the provision, development and management of assets like boat ramps and jetties.

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world and want to make sure we provide our community with the right infrastructure to ensure they can make the most of our lakes and coast.”

“This strategy will improve the way we manage these assets in the future and encourage people to lead healthy active lifestyles.”

The draft Strategy identifies shortfalls in current aquatic infrastructure, suggesting the co-location of assets and a coordinated approach to the marketing of facilities for council’s 40 identified sites that provide access to the Shire’s lakes and ocean.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “We live in such a beautiful part of the

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Eaton and Webster re-elected as mayor and deputy mayor yong Shire mayor Cr Doug Eaton and deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster were both returned to their positions following the Mayoral elections held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 10.

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Mayor Cr Eaton was re-elected by his fellow councillors with a 6-4 majority over Cr Lisa Matthews, while Cr Webster was also elected with a 6-4 majority over Cr Doug Vincent.

The re-election saw Cr Eaton become the first mayor in almost 20 years to be re-elected three times in a row.

The mayor said he was delighted to continue on in the role and was glad to see that a strong and stable leadership team was maintained.

“I would like to thank my fellow councillors for their confidence in me and the way that council is currently operating.

“Stability in the leadership team of the mayor, deputy mayor and the general manager – is very important.

“You can see councils with a conga line of mayors struggle to perform with constant changes in direction.

“Since 2012, this council has been committed to a plan with three clear objectives.

“To repair our budget, get back to basics and create more local jobs.

“We’ve turned our budget around from a $30 million deficit in 2010 to a surplus of $5.5 million for 2013/14.

“We’ve increased our road spending to $50 million per year, making us one of the highest investors in capital works

in any council in NSW. “And in terms of jobs, we’ve got around $4 billion in investment either in train or in the pipeline, with around 10,000 local jobs to be created.

“Today’s (September 10) announcement by the NSW Government that financial incentives would be offered for councils to take up voluntary amalgamations or create joint organisations was a new challenge for the council to consider.

“Our priorities aren’t changing any time soon, and it’s pretty clear that Wyong Shire is not one of the two-thirds of NSW councils that is currently financially unsustainable so many of the reform objectives are not relevant to our situation.

“However, we will take a good look at what’s proposed and consider our options as to what would be in the best interests of our residents and ratepayers and consult with our community accordingly.

“Unlike most councils, Wyong Shire is not strongly for or against amalgamation, however, council does strongly support local government being financially sustainable and fit for purpose to serve their communities with best value services.

“What we want is a thorough and objective analysis of the possible costs and benefits for

Central Coast residents of the various proposed options, and for them to be able to have a say in their future council.

“Many of the other reforms proposed today are things our council has already adopted

voluntarily or warmly welcomes, but I realise it’s the amalgamation issue that will get all the attention,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

Deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster said she was looking forward to the next 12 months.

“It’s certainly going to be an interesting time to be in local government,” Cr Webster said.

“Regardless of what goes on at a structural level, our priority is to keep providing essential community services to our residents and work towards a brighter future for the Central Coast with big catalyst projects like a Central Coast airport and an international university.

“Our efforts around the Tuggerah Lakes will continue to be a great

focus and I’m looking forward to celebrating the 100th anniversary of Long Jetty and planning for a new Lakes Festival as well as other great events that celebrate our community and Wyong Shire’s beautiful natural environment and lifestyle.”

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Phritchada receives Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Achievement Award hritchada Vora-Ittinant was rewarded for her passion for early childhood and commitment to translating and interpreting for the local Thai community when she was presented with the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Achievement (CALD) Award on Friday, August 28.

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Council’s Community Partnerships and Planning manager Ms Julie Vaughan said the awards were designed to recognise the achievements of the Shire’s culturally diverse students in both community participation and academic outcomes.

“Phritchada is a busy mother of two who is involved in playgroups, children’s story time, fundraising for charity and helps other members of the Thai community in translating and interpreting, plus emergency relief,” said Ms Vaughan.

“She is a worthy winner of this award and it will certainly help her complete her certificate in Spoken and Written English.”

As the winner, she was awarded a study subsidy of $500 to assist in furthering her studies and supporting her career ambitions.

Sathis Kumar Thangaraj, who has dreams of becoming a commercial chef, was awarded $400 and third prize of $300 went to Shaoquing Mo for her

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extensive involvement in community events including Harmony Day and the Warnervale Fair.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton presented the three awards to the students at the annual Meet the Mayor event organised by council’s Multicultural Advisory Committee.

“This event is all about celebrating the diversity of our multicultural community and coming together to share stories, cuisine, culture and ideas,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“The awards are a

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Gosford Council should review its support for “public art” projects such as the graffiti-style mural recently completed in Woy Woy, according to the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

campaign is needed to combat this increasing problem.

“The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is concerned at the rising incidences of graffiti attacks not only in our town centres but also residential areas and local industrial estates,” he said.

“Due to the rising graffiti rate, the Chamber is calling on Gosford City Council to review its current policies and antigraffiti programs and look at other successful programs such as Great Lakes Council who promote ‘The Graffiti Buster’.

“The Graffiti Buster has been operating successfully in the Great Lakes district for over 10 years which has largely attributed to the areas low graffiti incident rate.

“It’s these sort of successful campaigns that we should be emulating in order to attack the problem,” said Mr Wales.

Media release, 28 Jul 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Decision on three-storey development deferred Gosford Council will consider a development application for a mixed use three-storey development on the corner of West St and Rickard St, Umina, at its next meeting on Tuesday, August 26.

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A large group of community members gathered outside the State Member for Gosford’s office at Woy Woy Monday, September 1, to A muralon in Woy Woy painted by the Gosford Graffiti Art Project in an effort to prevent graffiti request that Mr Chris Holstein honour his Government’s preelection promise to “Secure Bambara’s Future”.

Information session on boating plan

Campaigning for Bambara’s protection, Mr Jake Cassar said: “We have literally done everything we can to have this promise honoured and our community’s reasonable wishes adhered to.”

“Gosford Council and the State Government have said they are committed to Bambara’s protection since the early 1980s, and still the majority of the land remains “The opinion of everyday Brisbane Waters region.

“The draft Regional Boating A community information accessible for everyone to enjoy. unprotected.

Mr Holstein said earlier this boaters, local sporting “Weawareness want to deliver some Plan for the Hawkesbury, session on the draft “We have held many other local vitalbyboating infrastructure to Pittwater and Brisbane Waters attended hundreds Regional Boating Plan for year, the Maritime Management organisations and concerts through Hawkesbury is available at for www. of locals, two art the shows, around a and Brisbane region The protest outside Member Gosford Mr Chris Holstein’s office in Woy Woy the Hawkesbury, Pittwater Centre in Transport for NSW, groups were also sought together with Roads and an online survey. dozen peaceful Waters protests, region campedthat will benefit transport.nsw.gov.au/mmc and and Brisbane Waters Maritime Services, kicked off “Thanks to the three invaluable boaters into people can also their species and cultural extremely culturally and ecologically months on Woy Woy Rdthe to future threatened to urgebut the inState Government to ofemail region will be held at a major review of all existing feedback that was for order forand us have to do that, we move want to thoughts received, we to the to mmc@transport. draw attention issue heritage, then I believe Gosford sensitive land, in the middle of our urgently secure Bambara, Ettalong Diggers Club on boating infrastructure, facilities have produced a draft Regional to hear the views of the people nsw.gov.au until August 31,”should he sent over 1000 emails and letters to and Council reconsider his local National Park, to allow Bed they inform me that Mr Anderson Wednesday, August 20, and safety measures for major Boating Plan for our Hawkesbury, who use these the said. elected leaders requesting that waterways and Breakfast accommodation, position on council. is simply not responding. from 6pm. boating regions in NSW, Pittwater and Brisbane Waters themost,” Mr Holstein Theinformation final Regional they support community that said. housing developments and even for “NoBoating one is getting a fair go here.

“I suggest that the Member for Gosford Mr Chris including the Hawkesbury and and are now calling for feedback “We encourage all interested Plan for Hawkesbury, Pittwater West St elected them.

“Not the land owners or the agricultural developments. put forward by Mr Anderson may Holstein said the community Brisbane Waters region. on this draft plan before parties to come to our andmisleading, BrisbaneasWaters will community be “I call onit’s Gosford Council CEO along “Then when someone purchases concerned alike. have been false and would be able to have its say on “The first stage of work involved finalised,” Mr Holstein said. andsection have 145 released later this year.

Paul Anderson toinformation make public session the under “While it’s important to the land with their presumably hard of the National the plan which is now available some initial consultation with Mr Holstein saidlegal thisadvice second their Media release, 7 Aug 2014that this community’s earned money, council publicly that he sayssay.” he received Parks and Wildlife (Act 1974) it acknowledge for public comment. council and other stakeholders round of consultation would help Mr Government Holstein said clearly peoplestates couldthat the Government Chris Holstein, Member that restricts the State peaceful but unwavering lobbying announces that the land is actually The draft plan gives funding to get an understanding of the identify key projects that would still provide feedback even if for recently Gosfordresulted in just under undevelopable, potentially devaluing from compulsorily acquiring the land has the full powers to compulsorily has priority to projects designed to key boating issues in the region,” deliver the greatest benefit to they were not able acquire to attend thefor conservation or to a third of the land at Bambara the land, and then offers the main for conservation. land keep the waterways safe and Mr Holstein said. boating in the Hawkesbury session. groups, protect places of Aboriginal cultural becoming National Park, there owners approximately one third of “Local and environmental the Central Coast Greens and significance. are still several blocks that are not what they paid for the blocks. others have written to Mr Anderson “While I am not suggesting that “If Mr Anderson has indeed secured and anything is possible in requestingfor proof of this information the land owners should be paid purposely misled the people of the the future.

THIS ISSUE contains 36 articles - Read more news items this issue at www.peninsulanews.info he used to block Greens Cr Hillary Central Coast, and to the detriment “Gosford Council and the State more than what the land is worth, I Morris’s recent motion for council of a motion to support conservation Government saw fit to zone this strongly believe that they should be limits”.

The provision of car parking on site was also non-compliant with a shortfall of 12 spaces.

“Such deficiencies may be catered for within council’s public facility, subject to monetary contribution,” according to the

staff report.

Sixteen submissions were received in response to the application detailing concerns including with overshadowing, loss of privacy, floor space ratio, waste management, asbestos removal, waste storage, traffic

impact, zone interface design, building bulk and scale; impact on street and pedestrians, noise impact, setback, air quality, onsite parking and height.

Gosford Council agenda GOV.28, 12 Aug 2014

Rail underpass project to proceed despite $59 million shortfall

$89 million, of which funding of only would prevent construction work $30 million had been received from from proceeding. the State Government.

Council staff said that the State Stage one of the project, which Government had promised another included design work for the project $15 million if re-elected at next and the pedestrian underpass at year’s election.

It unanimously resolved to Rawson Rd, was estimated to cost This still left a shortfall of $6.9 acquire land to allow construction $15.9 million. million on stage two, and no money to start on Stage 2 of the Rawson Stage two, which would provide for stage three.

Rd Railway Level Crossing the road underpass at Bulls Hill, The council land purchase of Replacement Project. was estimated to cost $36 million. parts of five properties was required The purchase will allow a rail Stage three, which would realign for stage two. unwarranted. underpass to be built at the bottom Woy Woy Rd between Banyo Close Two of the properties were “The Chamber is a big of Bulls Hill, connecting Woy Woy in Horsfield Bay and the bottom of privately owned, and the other three subscriber to the adage ‘if it ain’t Rd with Nagari Rd, to replace the Bulls Hill, was estimated to cost $37 were owned by Gosford Council. broke don’t fix it’ so let’s not level crossing at Rawson Rd. million.

The council properties form part radically change the dynamics of The council was told by its staff There was currently a shortfall of of Nagari Rd Bush Reserve, Coastal a town centre that has grown very that the three-stage project was $21.9 million for stage two, which Open Space System (COSS) land successfully without the need for estimated to cost a total of around traffic lights,” said Mr Wales.

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Gosford Council has decided to proceed with its railway underpass project despite a funding shortfall of $59 million.

Chamber opposes traffic lights in Umina The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has called for a review of the decision

by Gosford Council to install traffic lights at the intersection of Ocean Beach Rd and Wellington St. Peninsula Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said: “The existing roundabout works very efficiently and the decision by

treated fairly, especially considering the role that the local and State Government played in creating the situation we have today by giving Bambara a very inappropriate zoning.

“It’s no wonder people become disillusioned with the political system and the politicians themselves.

“Our elected leaders should be very proud that they have a community of people who deeply value our ancient cultural heritage and want to preserve our beautiful and sensitive environment, not finding a way to oppose us at every turn.

“Many people I have spoken to don’t agree, but I still have some belief that Mr Holstein will honour this promise before the State election.

“In saying that, I have strong concerns that if Mr Holstein does not honour this promise before next year’s State election, our community will be forced to battle on for years to come.

“After putting in a substantial effort myself over several years and making many sacrifices along the way, I admit that the thought of having to continue pushing for meaningful action to occur into the future is quite distressing.

‘But I won’t give up and I urge others not to also.

“This peaceful protest will probably be the last shot we have for many years to come to finally bring an end to our struggle, so I’m really hopeful that it will make an impact,” said Mr Cassar.

Media release, 1 Sep 2014 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

An artist’s impression of the proposed development and (inset) an aerial view of the location of the proposed development

residents in the 2(b) residential zone in Rickard St including overshadowing impact, visual bulk, height and scale, loss of privacy and potential noise impact and internal impacts.

Council staff considered the impacts to be “within reasonable

council to spend $455,000 on a new signalised intersection is quite baffling.

“Although the traffic lights will be paid for through a new Contribution Plan for the Umina Beach town centre, the Chamber would prefer to see those funds spent on civic improvements such as footpath upgrading or the development of the new civic square.

“Our concern is that a new signalised intersection would cause extensive queuing towards the West St roundabout and create problems at the Osborne Ave intersection.

“Elimination of the existing roundabout would also prevent north bound traffic being able to return along Ocean Beach Rd to access McDonalds which is already prevented

from undertaking a right hand movement due to the central median strip.

“This was a condition of consent imposed by council.

“We understand that the Umina Beach Transport Management Strategy seeks to plan for the future but the Chamber is questioning the necessity for significant expenditure on traffic facilities that would appear to be

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great addition to this event and I congratulate the winners on their contribution to social justice and dedication to their local communities.”

Over 180 people attended the event and were entertained by performances by the China Friendship Association and young Filipino singers and shared in a wide range of cultural cuisine.

Media release, 4 Sep 2014 Wyong Council media

allow work to continue on the northern side of Sparks Rd. “The upgrade includes providing two lanes in each direction on Sparks Rd and a new intersection around 500 metres west of Minnesota Rd to provide access to the new Warnervale town centre when completed,” said Mr Williams.

“Minor traffic delays are expected while

traffic is moved onto the southern side of Sparks Rd. “The new intersection is scheduled for completion in February next year, with all work on the project expected to be completed by June, weather permitting,” Mr Williams said.

Media release, 4 Sep 2014 Ray Williams, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads

Fallen tree delays trains for five hours

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entral Coast and Newcastle Line trains were rerouted and delayed on Monday, September 8, at around 5pm.

The cause of the delay was a fallen tree in the overhead wiring at Killara at around 5pm which also resulted in the partial closure of the T1 North Shore Line in both directions.

Central Coast and Newcastle Line trains that would normally have travelled along the T1

North Shore Line were diverted via Macquarie Park.

Bus companies were contacted to provide a replacement service but passengers were advised to delay their trip.

Passengers were able to use their pre-purchased train tickets on local bus services in the affected

area.

Within half an hour, crews were on site, working to remove the tree.

The fallen tree was removed from the track and trains were able to resume their schedules by around 10pm.

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Holstein asked to support Bambara purchase

Rickard St

It was deferred from the August 12 meeting pending a site inspection by councillors.

The application for the development, valued at around $1.6 million, includes commercial units, car parking, an 88 place childcare centre and residential apartments.

The proposal would require the demolition of the existing dwelling and commercial car yard.

The development site comprises both commercial and residential zoned land.

According to the report to council by the department of governance and planning, the building has been designed so that most of the enclosed floor area was situated on the commercial zoned part of the site, providing a “low impact development interface” with the existing adjoining residential development.

“As a result, strict compliance with the applicable development standards of the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance relating to floor space ratio is not achieved and the applicant has sought variation to the applicable floor space ratio control under the provisions of SEPP 1 – Development Standards.”

The report also stated that the application had considered amenity impacts to surrounding

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“Funded by the State Government, we believe the public art sends a mixed message and does little to counter illegal graffiti,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales..

“It in fact gives the impression Phone 4325 7369have Fax 4321 0940larger that we a much problem than previously existed.”

Mr Wales said the best response to graffiti was to remove it quickly, combined with public education campaigns.

“In recent months we have seen an increase in the number of graffiti attacks but not the rapid removal of the graffiti works as has happened in the past,” he said.

“It is our view that a fresh approach and fresh anti-graffiti

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he NSW Government’s $23 million upgrade is progressing well with traffic moved onto the southern side of Sparks Rd between Virginia and Hiawatha Rds at Woongarrah this month.

Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads Ray Williams said: “Significant progress has been made on the southern side of Sparks Rd with stormwater drainage and road widening work now complete.”

Traffic was moved from the northern side of Sparks Rd to the southern side on Thursday, September 4, which will

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and the Woy Woy Treatment Plant.

Funds received from the purchase of any COSS land for road widening purposes would be returned to fund future COSS land projects.

Stage two included the construction of the Rail Underpass Bridge, Woy Woy Creek Bridge, construction of Nagari Rd and connection through to Woy Woy Rd at the base of Bulls Hill.

Stage one is nearing completion.

It included the detailed design and approvals of the overall project, construction of a pedestrian underpass near Rawson Rd, preliminary works for the rail bridge

underpass at the bottom of Bulls Hill as well as all associated works including service adjustments.

According to a report by the council’s department of construction and operations, further approaches will be made to the State Government for additional funds to allow stage two work to proceed.

The design of the rail underpass is awaiting approval by Transport NSW for the concept design and construction methodology, with final approval expected by the end of the year.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 12, 2014 - P7

Free waste disposal voucher for every household yong Council has approved a one-off free waste disposal voucher for every household in the Shire to be sent out with the next rates notice.

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The voucher entitles each household to one load of household waste, up to a maximum of 200kg, to be dropped off at Buttonderry for free.

The voucher will be able to be used between

November 1 this year and January 31 next year.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “This gives our residents an opportunity to have a bit of a spring clean and get rid of unwanted household waste for free.�

“The six free kerbside collections will still be there – we just want to give residents a unique opportunity to get rid of their waste in one go.�

Media release, 10 Sep 2014 Wyong Council media

Television channels to change frequencies esidents in Norah Head, Toukley, Shelly Beach, The Entrance, Wyong and Tuggerah may need to retune their TVs on Wednesday, September 17, with some free-to-air television channels to change frequencies on the Central Coast.

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These moves are part of a national retune programme that will free up broadcasting spectrum for new services such as mobile broadband.

This retune will only affect viewers receiving their TV signal from the towers located in Gosford, Bouddi and Wyong.

After channels have

changed, viewers will need to retune their digital TV, set-top box or digital TV recorder to ďŹ nd the channels that have moved.

Retuning should not be done until after 3:30pm on retune day as channels won’t move until then.

There may be some unavoidable temporary outages to all TV channels

on September 10 to 11 and 17 to 18.

These outages are necessary due to engineering work being undertaken at the transmission tower.

Any outages are unlikely to last longer than a few hours.

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Member for Swansea appeared before ICAC ember for Swansea Mr Garry Edwards appeared before the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Wednesday, September 3, as part of investigations into allegations that members of parliament and others corruptly solicited, received and concealed payments in return for having their interests favoured.

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Mr Edwards said he stood by the evidence he gave to ICAC. “I thank the community for its immediate and continuing outpouring of support during what has been a difďŹ cult few weeks,â€? he said. “I have received many cards, letters, emails, phone calls, Facebook and text messages as well as face to face expressions of goodwill and I, my staff and our families are so grateful for that recognition and support. “I am extremely proud of what we have achieved in the Swansea electorate over the last three and a half years and I will endeavour to continue

working towards the best possible outcomes for my constituents as long as I remain the Member for Swansea. “Once again, I express my deep gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all who

have and continue to offer unqualiďŹ ed support.â€?

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Concentrate on roads not name change ere we go again.

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Another of mayor Doug Eaton’s brain snaps.

Cr Eaton’s idea of a name change from Wyong Shire Council is just another lot of hogwash.

Firstly, it is an insult to our ďŹ rst people.

Not once have the Aboriginal people been consulted as Cr Eaton should have done; as usual they have been overlooked.

Secondly, the mayor claims the cost will be phased over time.

What rubbish!

Trucks, utes, vans, cars and paperwork will all have to be changed as well as the names of libraries and on the inside

and outside of council buildings.

Who wears the costs?

Answer, the poor old rate payer.

Asking the residents, which include a large proportion of aged pensioners, to respond with comments by way of computer is not acceptable, as many do not have a computer.

Why the rush anyway?

Should Cr Eaton press ahead with this harebrained scheme, then ask the community at the next council elections alongside their preference

for a mayor.

Might I remind our mayor that the last Commonwealth census records that the area covered by the 2263 postcode, Toukley, Noraville, Gorokan, Charmhaven etc. has a weekly family income of some $500 less than the national average.

This, on top of a large percentage of aged pensioners, leaves no room for an extra burden on our rates.

Try ďŹ xing up disastrous roads and footpaths.

That will go a long way to making the community reasonably happy.

Letter, 7 Aug 2014 Tony Rothwell, Toukley

ISIS victims need our help he situation in Iraq is extremely dangerous for non-Muslims, with torture, beheadings and even cruciďŹ xion of Christians.

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I am sure Jews and all other non-Muslims are suffering similar torture and death.

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the group of rebels marauding throughout Iraq, are demanding everyone should convert and be Muslim or ee their homes, where most have lived for thousands of years, or be killed.

This amounts to genocide, as ISIS runs rampant all over the country taking over more

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Bob, for just one example, refused to concede he supported a dirty brown coal power station in Tasmania’s Fingal Valley.

At that time it helped his political future to do this.

Bob happily denied it until someone on an ABC programme produced a newspaper in which he said it.

Bob simply responded that if it’s in the newspaper it must be true.

The media never

raised it again; but if John Howard was caught out like this, would they have been as kind?

In 1982 the ABC organised a helicopter trip to the Franklin River for a programme on the issue.

Bob agreed until he learnt who would be on the helicopter debating the issue with him.

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Suddenly the man who loved publicity wasn’t interested.

Once again the media made no mention of Bob’s sudden uncharacteristic shyness.

Since then Bob has had no inclination to engage in a serious debate where he’s facing anyone other than a sympathetic ‘opponent’.

Email, 2 Sep 2014 Norman Hanscombe, Ourimbah

Excited about development

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get excited just thinking about the upstream development potential in dredging The Entrance channel and Doug Eaton’s great idea of renaming the region is superb.

Port Tuggerah has a ring to it and liberating that great sand spit from The Entrance North to Norah Head will unleash a development frenzy not seen outside Surfers Paradise.

Big ideas like this

shouldn’t go unnoticed and if we’re going to rename this little beauty, well how bout Eat-en’sSpit.

Letter, 28 Aug 2014 Richard Brew, North Avoca

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barbarians but also to make arrangements to rescue these poor people and place them in a safe place so they can be resettled in a country that is peaceful and welcoming.

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Child hit by a car in San Remo olice are investigating after a child was hit by a car in San Remo on Tuesday, September 9.

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At around 4:45pm, a five-year-old boy was riding a scooter with a number of other children on Barker Ave. Police have been informed that a 41-yearold woman drove a Holden Commodore down the street and slowed down as the children moved from the road.

The woman continued to drive when the five-yearold boy was hit.

Emergency services were called and the boy was treated by Ambulance Paramedics at the scene, before being airlifted to

Westmead Children’s Hospital in a critical but stable condition.

Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended.

The woman provided police a statement and was released pending further enquires.

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Doyalson man arrested on firearms offences olice have charged a Doyalson man after a shot was allegedly fired into a car in Lake Munmorah early in the morning of Sunday, August 31.

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At about 1:20am, two men were allegedly driving a gold coloured Holden Commodore on the Pacific Highway, Lake Munmorah, when the car crashed into a fence.

The men got out of the car and one man allegedly fired a shot into the car, before they both ran away.

Police were contacted and officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and commenced a search

for the men, but did not locate them.

An investigation was launched.

About 5:15am, a man who was allegedly carrying a shortened rifle, approached a newspaper delivery man on the Pacific Highway and asked for a ride.

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a service station and contacted police.

A nearby officer from the dog squad responded to the call and arrested the man with the firearm.

No one was injured as a result of the incident.

The 28-year-old man was taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with possess shortened firearm, possess ammunition, possess prohibited drug, custody of a knife in a public place, possess housebreaking implements, goods in custody and an outstanding warrant for unrelated matters.

The man was refused bail and appeared in Wyong Local Court on Monday, September 1.

The investigation is continuing.

Media release, 31 Aug 2014 NSW Police Media

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Ice-cream truck thief faces additional charges olice have laid additional charges against a man arrested last month over the alleged theft of an ice-cream truck on the Central Coast.

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It’s alleged the 45-year-old man stole the 10-tonne ice-cream truck from the Newcastle area on August 11.

The truck was later seen driving on the Pacific Highway in Belmont South.

After a lengthy police pursuit, the truck stopped in Blue Haven.

Officers arrested the driver and charged him with unlicensed for class, destroy damage property, police pursuit (Skye’s Law), and take and drive conveyance without consent of owner.

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Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on

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

investigations by detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command, the man has been charged with additional offences.

These relate to a break,

enter and steal in Gorokan between August 9 and 10 and an armed robbery at a service station in Charmhaven on August 10.

The charges - armed robbery with a dangerous weapon; break, enter and steal; not keep firearm safely; and possess pistol whilst unlicensed (two counts) - were formally added when the man appeared at Wyong Local Court on Monday, September 8.

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P10 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 12, 2014 P1

$4 billion investment wave yong Shire is on the crest of an investment wave with over $4 billion worth of proposals by local, national and international businesses either underway or in the pipeline.

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Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said that investors are now actively targeting Wyong Shire as a place to be.

“This investment is a combination of renewed action on long dormant sites, expansion of existing developments and new residential, commercial and industrial proposals,” explained the mayor.

“What it all adds up to is many more jobs for local residents and a much brighter future for our region,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

He attributed the gains to hard work at council and a proactive approach to job generating development which have harnessed general market improvements.

“Over the past few years, council has really focused on innovation, flexibility and a partnership approach working with landowners and investors to find viable solutions in line with community expectations and providing community and economic benefit.

“We have been working with the local, national and international

investment community and other levels of Government to establish interest and commitments for local projects.

“In addition, our new Local Environment Plan 2013 (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP) allow more flexibility in uses within zones and on Iconic Development Sites.

“We are now starting to see results.

“The value of development applications approved for Wyong Shire last year jumped by 27.9% and there is over $4 billion worth of infrastructure, residential and commercial proposals in the pipeline,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

C o u n c i l ’ s Development and Building director Mr Scott Cox said that all developments are subject to objective planning assessment that considers the potential impacts as well as the potential public and economic benefit for the area.

“In addition to the new LEP and DCP, we’ve ramped-up prelodgement meetings for landowners and

businesses and this is saving a lot of time on both sides by ensuring lodgements better meet planning requirements at the outset,” Mr Cox said.

“Some of the incentives for landowners in our new planning legislation include new height allowances for quality development proposals on strategic sites that meet design excellence criteria, deliver significant public benefit and commence by 2018.

“Other incentives include reduced car parking requirements and staged developer contributions.

“Developments still have to meet rigorous requirements and be fit for purpose,” Mr Cox said.

Mayor Cr Eaton said that affordable land was only one component.

“Basically it’s about working smarter across all areas to make a difference and help Wyong Shire to fulfil its potential as a key NSW growth centre,” Cr Eaton said.\ Media release, 2 Sep 2014 Wyong Council media

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For more than 12 years, the Central Coast Business Incubator has fostered small to medium sized businesses and start-ups, with the aim of providing them with access to affordable office space, in order to expand into successful businesses.

Now with a number of occupants attaining long term viability and moving on to accelerate their growth, Regional Development Australia Central Coast is promoting the opportunity for new businesses to join the Business Incubator.

Regional Development Australia Central Coast CEO Mr John Mouland, said: “The Incubator is suited to start-ups and new and existing businesses that may currently be home-based and experiencing growth on the Coast.”

“It provides a link for home office and small based businesses to take their first steps into the commercial world, but in a nurturing environment without some of the risks associated with moving straight into a full long-term commercial arrangement.

“Ideally nestled amongst the natural environment in the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus at Ourimbah, the Incubator is an ideal and strategic location for eligible businesses.”

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“After operating for a few years in a home business arrangement, we saw the need to move into a more professional premises to maintain ongoing growth of our business and were pleased to hear of the opportunity at the Central Coast Business Incubator.

“As a tenant at the Business Incubator for 12 months, we gained considerable value in the professional arrangement they offered, as it allowed us to continue to build clientele and relationships with other business people, as well as being affordable leased office space, in a suitable location,” he said.

With a focus to foster start-up businesses and those wanting to move from a home-based office arrangement, the Central Coast Business Incubator is a stepping stone to assist businesses achieve growth, create lasting potential and attain viability.

“After re-establishing the business, achieving client growth and increasing our team from two to four employees, we were able to move from the Incubator and take the bigger step

into a more long-term commercial arrangement.

“Working in a home office can often feel quite isolating; we thrived on the fact that the other tenants in the Incubator were businesses of a similar size, facing similar challenges.

“The Incubator also provided a far more professional face for our business and allowed us to create a clear distinction between work hours and family hours, which can be very difficult to achieve when working from home,” said Mr Paul.

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everal local independent butchers have been recognised in the 2014 NSW Sausage King and Best Butchers Burger Competition held on Wednesday, September 3, at Hamilton TAFE.

Local independent butchers from across NSW presented their sausage and burger creations to a judging team of consumers and trade experts, with many of the Central Coast entrants taking out multiple awards.

There were six categories judged: Traditional Australian; Traditional Australian Pork; Poultry; Australian Lamb/Open Class; Continental and Gourmet/ Open Class and an array of Burgers made from Beef and/or Pork, Lamb and Poultry.

Edwards Family Butchery, located in Chittaway Bay, placed second in the Traditional Australian Pork category, second in the Poultry category with Thai green chicken curry, first, second and third in the Australian Lamb/ open category with Tunisian lamb, lamb,

feta and sundried tomato, and honey, lamb and rosemary, first and equal third in the Continental category with Sicilian and cotechino, first and second in the Gourmet/ open category with Larindas Longansia and Mexican beef, and first in the Best Butchers Burger category with a Thai chicken burger.

Kanwal Meat Market placed first in the Traditional Australian Pork category.

Toukley Carpark Butchery placed first in the Traditional Australian category, equal third in the Traditional Australian Pork category, equal third in the Poultry category, with Thai chicken curry, and second place in the Continental category with Italian Casalinga.

The sausages and burgers were scrutinized in the uncooked stage on internal and external appearance, texture,

bloom, shape and consistency and then carefully cooked on the barbecue and judged on cooked appearance, distribution of texture and ingredients, and of course flavour.

First place winners in each region and category will proceed to the State Final to determine the finest sausage and burger makers in the State.

The final will be held on Saturday, October 25, in Osborne Park on the Foreshore of Wollongong Harbour.

The state winners will then proceed to the National Sausage King Finals to be held in Adelaide on Saturday, February 7, where they will compete against other state winners for Australia’s ultimate title of Sausage King and Burger King.

Media release, 3 Sep 2014 Richard Taylor, Australian Meat Industry Council

LEP amendment sought for trial sites of affordable housing yong Council has endorsed further amendments to the Wyong LEP including the addition of trial sites of affordable housing around council recreation facilities.

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One key site is located adjacent to the Wadalba Sporting Complex, Wadalba High School and Wadalba Local Centre and will be rezoned from Public Recreation to General Residential.

R e s i d e n t i a l development will now be permissible on the southwestern section of the site (approximately 8,000 square metres).

This is dependent on the LEP change that will be exhibited and consulted on.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “This is an innovative approach to

affordable housing that meets a critical need in our Shire.”

“Council is making good on our promises in our Affordable Housing Study to make our own land available for such an important purpose.”

“The potential is very exciting – we can provide affordable housing, enhance our sporting facilities and minimise anti-social activity in the area – a win-win-win.”

Media release, 10 Sep 2014 Wyong Council media

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yong Shire Council has taken out the NSW Large Employer of the Year Award and was the only government finalist in the competition.

The annual NSW Training Awards, held by the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC), recognise excellence and outstanding achievements by organisations and individuals in a variety of training and employment related disciplines.

Council’s human resource manager Ms Marie HansonKentwell said they were up against impressive finalists such as Hyne Timber and Charles Sturt Campus Services, making the win a major accomplishment.

“We were pleased to be recognised as a finalist but winning the award against major corporates is amazing,” Ms Kentwell said.

“We have built training and education platforms that are strategically aligned for the organisation to ensure staff are skilled now and for our future.

“We also have a unique training framework, one that encourages staff to continually develop their skills through professional d e v e l o p m e n t opportunities with external organisations as well as extensive training and leadership development courses inhouse.

“We’ve been recognised for providing learning and development solutions that are flexible and

holistic, with real benefits for individuals and the organisation.”

Council’s general manager Michael Whittaker said the award was a landmark achievement and a tribute to the dedication of staff and their passion for learning and development.

“Wyong Shire Council prides itself on offering opportunities to its staff and finding new ways to encourage personal growth and professional development.

“Great staff are at the heart of everything we do.

“Our ultimate goal is to deliver quality services to the community.

“That is what we are here for.

“Our staff are our greatest asset in this task.”

Council will now progress to the national stage of the award in November.

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Chemical CleanOut Lions provide wheelchair collects tonnes of chemicals

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yong Council held its bi-annual free Chemical CleanOut at the Charmhaven Depot on Saturday, August 30, collecting almost 39 tonnes of unwanted hazardous chemicals.

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There were 974 individual drop offs on the day, including five tonnes of lead batteries as well as hydrocarbons, acid, gas bottles, paints and pesticides.

Council’s Waste Operations manager Mr Matthew Collins said that paints, car and truck batteries, oil, gas cylinders and old fuel made up the majority of the waste collected at these clean outs.

Chemical handling experts were present to ensure there were no spillages and that everything was safely handled, stored and

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erebral palsy sufferer Ruby Artist, 12, has received a new lease on life, thanks to the help of local Lions clubs who raised money to purchase a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

In December last year, Ruby’s occupational therapist approached Lions to assist the family to obtain a wheelchair accessible vehicle so that the family could go out together and her mum Margaret could get Ruby to her numerous medical appointments.

Margaret runs her own dietetics business, as well as caring for Ruby and her sister Coco.

A team effort by the

Lions Clubs of Chittaway Bay, Killarney Bateau, Terrigal Wamberal, The Entrance, Wyong and Gorokan Kanwal raised enough money through a Trivia night and donations to achieve the family’s dream.

The Artist family were able to apply to Wheeling and Able and Life without Barriers for assistance and also applied for grants from Lions NSW Act Public

Health Care Foundation and Australian Lions Foundation.

A Mercedes Sprinter van that was already fitted with a wheelchair lift and docking station was purchased and presented to the family on Saturday, August 23, at a ceremony at Wyong Lions Shed.

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the art home on Faunce St West, the commencement of works on the waterfront was an exciting step forward.

“The redevelopment of the former school site is central to the successful implementation of the Gosford Waterfront redevelopment plans and a key part of the progress towards revitalising the Central Coast economy,” Mr Holstein said.

The Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) is managing the disposal of the former school site.

Australian Demolition and Scrap Recovery Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract to demolish the former school site, located on 1.5 hectares and bound

by Mann St, Georgiana Tce, Vaughan Ave and Baker St.

CCRDC executive manager Mr Greg South said the Corporation had been collaborating with the Department of Education and Communities (DEC) and Government Property NSW to ensure the best possible outcome for Gosford and the Central Coast region.

“It’s important that the redevelopment of this site proceeds in a timely manner,” said Mr South.

“Tender documents will be released in the very near future to facilitate and support new development opportunities,” Mr South said.

Demolition works are expected to be completed by the end of October 2014.

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he transformation of the Gosford waterfront is set to start this month, according to the Minister for the Central Coast and Assistant Minister for Planning Mr Rob Stokes.

Minister Stokes said the community has been clear that the revitalisation of Gosford’s waterfront is a priority and they want to see action.

“This progress is great news and shows that the NSW Government is serious about taking the Central Coast region forward.

“We believe the Gosford waterfront redevelopment is a vital urban renewal initiative.

“It will be significant in shaping the future Gosford city centre, providing longterm improvement and employment to the area.”

Works will begin midAugust to clear the 20 Mann St site for redevelopment.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said that following the successful relocation of Gosford Public School to its new, state of

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examine whether members of Parliament (MPs), including Christopher Hartcher and Michael Gallacher MLC, solicited and received donations from prohibited donors for use in the Liberal Party 2011 state election campaign, including in the seat of

Newcastle, and whether parties and persons, including Buildev Pty Lyd, Mr Tinkler, Darren Williams, David Sharpe, Mr McCloy and Mr Grugeon improperly sought to influence certain MPs by making donations during the 2011 state election campaign.

ICAC Commissioner the Hon Megan Latham will continue to preside at the public inquiry and Counsel Assisting the Commission are Mr Geoffrey Watson SC and Mr Greg O’Mahoney.

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entral Coast Grammar School celebrated the opening of its new Performing Arts Centre with an official opening function, followed by a Variety Gala Performance, on Friday, August 15.

“Creative learners are confident learners and the performing arts offer a unique and dynamic platform for creativity and self-expression,” said Central Coast Grammar School Headmaster Mr Bill Low. “Our professional facility will allow us to build bridges to the broader arts community on the Coast and host large cultural events,” said Mr Low. The $10 million Performing Arts Centre, partially funded by

donations from the school and local community, features a 750 seat acoustically designed, tiered theatre; large stage; orchestra pit; sound and lighting box; foyers to seat 250 people restaurant style or accommodate 750 people - including an alfresco foyer; catering kitchen; seven learning spaces including a computer lab, a keyboard lab and a spacious drama studio; additional large orchestra rehearsal room, connected by a recording studio to a

medium rehearsal room; 10 music tutorial studios; instrument store; box office and manager’s office and; staff accommodation.

“Central Coast Grammar School has had a strong Performing Arts program since its inception,” said Central Coast Grammar School chairman Mr Ken Jolly.

“This wonderful new facility will enable students and teachers to reach even greater heights.

“The School partnered

with nationally acclaimed local artist Neale Joseph to create a series of original artworks to inspire warmth and creativity amongst learners, visitors and performers.

“At 44 square metres in total, three enormous

artworks connect the facility to our coastal landscape and are amongst some of the largest oil paintings we know of in Australia.”

Neale Joseph said: “I hope when students and visitors see my artworks

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they will feel uplifted and encouraged to express themselves creatively.”

Media release, 12 Aug 2014 Christine Hodgkinson, Central Coast Grammar School

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undreds of Central Coast residents marched through Gosford on Saturday, August 30, in protest against the policies of the Abbott Government.

“We had around 350 people join us for the March,” said event coorganiser Mr Jack Lloyd.

“The fact that so many people turned up despite the cold and the rain just goes to show how concerned they are with this government’s policies.”

The Gosford rally was addressed by Fr Rod Bower, as well as a range of other speakers, who called for decency and compassion from the government.

“Cuts to the ABC, cuts to health and education, and

attacking the poorest in our community is not on,” said Daniel Turner, who spoke at the rally.

“Now the government is looking at repealing the Renewable Energy Target, which just doesn’t make any sense,” he said.

Protestors were marching for a range of issues, but particular concern was paid to refugees and the government’s lack of action on climate change.

The Gosford March was one of many held around Australia over the weekend.

Organisers estimated around 40,000 people turned out nationally.

“Rain won’t keep people from expressing their concern,” said co-organiser Pat Norman.

“As long as Abbott continues to abuse the least privileged and smash our natural environment, the marches will keep happening,” he said.

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disposed of.

The chemicals themselves will be reprocessed for new uses where possible and those that cannot will be disposed of safely.

Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the free collection was first offered in 2004 and continues to grow in popularity each year.

“It’s encouraging to see so many responsible Wyong Shire residents getting rid of unwanted chemicals in a safe and environmentally responsible way,” said Cr Eaton.

“This event is

important to protect our environment and allows residents to do the right thing by family members and neighbours who could be placed at risk from abandoned and unwanted chemicals.”

Council runs the chemical collections with the support of the NSW Environment Authority.

Residents are reminded that they can drop off car batteries and motor oils at any time during the year at the Buttonderry Waste Management Facility.

A maximum of 20 litres per visit applies.

Media release, 10 Sep 2014 Wyong Council Media

Wyong Hospital well below mandatory National Emergency Access Target ew figures for the April-June quarter show Wyong Hospital is only treating 68% of emergency patients within four hours, falling short of the mandatory 81% required by the National Emergency Access Target.

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Combined with Gosford Hospital’s 56%, the Central Coast has one of the State’s longest waiting times.

This means patients with potentially lifethreatening conditions such as chest pain, blood loss and dehydration are left to wait longer for treatment than clinicians recommend.

Overall, the data shows patients on the Central Coast are waiting longer than anywhere else in the State for emergency surgery.

Emergency patient admissions at Gosford Hospital have also risen from 14,267 to 15,043 over the past year – leaving hospital staff to deal with more patients at a time when funding is in decline.

“These horrifying figures highlight the extent to which the Liberals have well and truly abandoned the Central Coast,” said Deputy Opposition

Leader and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Linda Burney.

“The region’s hospitals are being left to flounder under a growing burden of emergency patients while attracting no additional funding.

“Gosford Hospital is at breaking point thanks to budget cuts – and Wyong is also struggling.”

Ms Burney was joined

by Labor MLC for the Central Coast Mr Greg Donnelly and Labor Candidate for Wyong Mr David Harris in a visit to Gosford Hospital on Monday, September 8.

Mr Harris said: “The Baird Government has cut $3 billion from NSW hospitals since coming to office – and the recent Abbott budget has cut $15 billion more over the next decade.”

“Mike Baird failed to get that funding back from the Commonwealth and the effects are being felt at hospitals across the Coast.

“A Labor Government in NSW would never let Tony Abbott off so lightly.

“I’m concerned that our hospitals on the Central Coast are failing to meet the 81% target by a significant margin.

“Our doctors and nurses are outstanding – it’s clear the blockages in our emergency departments come down to a budget issue.

“Local hospitals are under-resourced and families and pensioners on the Central Coast are the ones suffering.”

Greg Donnelly added: “Gosford Hospital is the main hospital on the Coast and it’s shocking to see it has the slowest emergency department in the State.”

Media release, 8 Sep 2014 Linda Burney, Deputy Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast

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Over 7,000 dementia sufferers expected by 2050

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ew dementia prevalence rates show that Coastal regions and Western Sydney will be the areas in NSW most heavily impacted by dementia growth rates.

The figures, prepared for Alzheimer’s Australia NSW by Deloitte Access Economics released on Thursday, September 4, to coincide with Dementia Awareness Month, predict a big growth over the next 40 years in the number of people with dementia in NSW from an estimated 109,000 people in 2014 to 272,000 by 2050.

While there is expected to be growth in dementia prevalence rates in every single electorate, the highest impact will be in the state electorates of Camden, Macquarie Fields, Strathfield, Liverpool and Tweed.

Campbelltown, The Entrance, Bega, Wyong and Port Macquarie make up the rest of the top 10 state electorates in terms of dementia prevalence expected in 2050.

In the State Electorates of Wyong and The Entrance there is an estimated 2,840 people with dementia in 2014.

This is expected to increase to 7,050 by 2050.

Lynne Pezzullo from Deloitte Access Economics said: “Our projections show that overall, the number of people with dementia will increase by around two and a half times in NSW by 2050.

“This represents a significant economic and social challenge for the health and aged care sector and will continue to impact on the quality

of life of people with dementia, their families, carers, and communities.”

Co-director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing and Medical Advisor to Alzheimer’s Australia NSW, Professor Henry Brodaty, said these figures backed up earlier research that shows most Australians are likely to be impacted by dementia, if not by developing it themselves, then by caring for a family member or close friend.

“More than one in eight Australians alive today are likely to develop dementia between now and 2050 without new treatments or interventions,” Professor Brodaty said.

“We need to continue to invest in research to find ways to prevent or delay the onset of dementia, while ensuring we provide appropriate care, support and the best quality of life we can for those already living with the condition.”

Danielle White from Alzheimer’s Australia NSW said the figures support the need for communities to start looking at how they can become more dementiafriendly.

“These figures show just why it’s so important for us all to look at how we can create communities where people living with dementia are included, respected, valued and supported to maintain a good quality of life,” Ms White said.

“We all have a role to play in helping people with dementia to sustain their independence, dignity and sense of purpose in our communities.

“Small actions count and can make a big difference. “ Vo l u n t e e r i n g and employment opportunities for people with dementia, as well as businesses that have staff trained to be dementia aware, are just some of the ways that our communities can become dementia-friendly.

“There is also still a lot of misunderstanding about just what dementia is and how it impacts on people with a diagnosis and their families and carers, and there is a lot of fear of dementia in the community.

“People with dementia often experience social isolation following a diagnosis partly because of this lack of awareness of the condition.

“So just having a community that knows a little bit more about dementia and a bit more of an understanding of how a diagnosis of dementia can impact people can really go a long way in helping people with dementia feel less isolated and stigmatised and continue to be an active member of their community,” said Ms White.

Media release, 9 Sep 2014 Sonia Byrnes, Alzheimer’s Australia NSW

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Gina Wells, Lani McGrath, Mark Haynes, Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara and Patrick Livermore

he Suicide Awareness Tool, a local project that aims to develop a more coordinated response to assessing, responding and referring people who are at risk of suicide, was launched on Wednesday, September 10, at Tuggerah Library.

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Initiated by nongovernment organisations on the Central Coast, the Suicide Awareness Tool, and its supporting website, targets anyone who may come into contact with people at risk of suicide.

It provides a clear direction regarding how to respond to, and meet the immediate care, of someone who may be at risk.

The launch coincided with World Suicide Prevention Day.

Guest speakers included Central Coast coroner Mr John Arms and Specialist Mental Health Services for Old People service manager Ms Raichel Green.

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Free Anxiety Self-Help workshop he Mental Health Association NSW is holding free self-help workshops in Wyong for people suffering from anxiety, with the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 17.

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Group organiser Linda Junee said: “Symptoms of anxiety may include fear of participating in social situations, fear of leaving your house, fear of specific objects or situations and or avoiding activities due to anxiety experienced while contemplating them.”

Anxiety disorders affect 14% of Australians who are often unaware that they suffer from the condition.

These groups are suitable for people with social anxiety, panic, agoraphobia or a specific phobia.

The Anxiety Self-Help Groups are free to attend.

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Bilby Bash at Budgewoi

125 years as a provisional school

udgewoi Public School students participated in a Bilby Bash Aboriginal Activities day on Wednesday, September

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The event was held for over 250 Aboriginal students from Years 3 to 6, from nine different schools in the Muru Bulbi.

The day focused on a variety of sporting, craft and cultural workshops for the students.

Activities included Aboriginal games, Aboriginal craft, nature activities, Aboriginal cultural presentation and didge and dance performances.

Newsletter, 9 Sep 2014 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

Funds raised for Compassion Foundation yong Christian Community School has raised $1,700 for the Compassion Foundation.

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illiby Provisional School celebrated its 125 year anniversary with a week of festivities, which began on Monday, September 8, and continued until Friday, September 12.

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The school opened on May 5, 1889, just four and a half months after a tender was accepted to build it for £60.

The school held several days of activities in celebration of the occasion, which were attended by students, families and community members.

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students were encouraged to dress in period costume for a day of lessons from the past, taught in rotation by six teachers.

On Wednesday, parents and community members were invited into the classrooms, which were set up as mini museums, with artefacts and personal memory boxes on display.

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The students held a fundraising sausagesizzle and then participated in a school concert.

On Friday, students attended a picnic lunch and games, held at Dooralong Oval, where they also got a chance to see historical photos

and archive film, relating to the school, in the Dooralong Hall.

The celebrations wrapped up with the cutting of the anniversary cake by 94-year-old former student Lorna Clayton.

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State athletics successes tudents from Wyong Christian Community School competed in State Athletics at Sydney Olympic park on Wednesday, August 27.

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Ellie Breckenridge placed third in the 100m sprint and third in the 200m sprint, Emily Hogg placed third in shot put, Ryan Muller placed third in long jump, Abbey Newman placed third in javelin, Rebecca Owen placed first in javelin, Tiarna Parsons placed second in javelin, and Jordan Te Wani placed first in the 100m sprint and second in the 200m sprint.

These results contributed to the overall placement of the Hunter Zone as third in the region.

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The Compassion program is an international organisation dedicated to the longterm development of children living in poverty around the world.

All money raised will go towards saving children’s lives through

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Budgewoi second in athletics

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tudents from Budgewoi Public School competed in the Wallarah Zone Athletics Carnival on Friday, August 29.

Overall the school placed second out of the 14 schools in the zone.

From the day, 17 students were chosen to represent the Wallarah Zone at the Sydney North Carnival, which was held on Monday, September

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the organisation.

The fundraiser will continue until the end of term, with the goal of raising $2,000 for the cause.

Weddings Engagements Special Birthdays Special Anniversaries New Born Babies Special Achievements

Send a photo and details to: editorial@duckscrossing.org

8, at Homebush Olympic Centre.

Newsletter, 9 Sep 2014 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

Pearl Beach Food & Wine Fare Saturday 27th September 2014 10am – 5pm Memorial Hall If you love gourmet food and boutique wines to taste and purchase, come along & enjoy!

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Education

Boyz shed Aboriginal Culture Day at Ourimbah members visit men’s shed tudents from Berkeley Vale Primary School who are involved with the school’s Boyz Shed got a chance to visit The Entrance Men’s Shed on Friday, August 29.

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The boys got a chance to see how a Men’s Shed functions and meet some of the members.

It was also an opportunity for the boys to meet community members who generously gave funds for the purchase of tools and materials for use in their shed earlier in the year.

Anthony Barr, his wife Nicole and Leon Black from Inspired Techs were formally presented with Certificates of Appreciation by the boys for their contributions.

Men’s Shed president Mr Bruce Crouch and other Shed members gave the boys a guided tour of the shed, including demonstrations of the various machines available to members.

This was followed by a morning tea before the boys returned to school.

The Entrance Men’s Shed has been involved with the School and its Boyz Shed since late last year following an approach from the school’s student welfare worker Mr Chris Rubie to help re-establish the rarely used facility.

Since then, a number of carefully selected boys have gone through the shed and have made items including tool boxes, jewellery boxes, photo frames, door stops and other items most of which they have used as gifts to their family members.

Media release, 29 Aug 2014 The Entrance Men’s Shed

urimbah Public School played host to the Central Coast’s students how to paint traditional Aboriginal Aboriginal Culture Day on Friday, August 29.

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Students from Lisarow Public School, Niagara Park Public School, Narara Public School, Wyoming Public School and Valley View Public School came together to learn about Aboriginal culture and traditions.

Mr Athol Boney began the event by performing didgeridoo music

before the children were separated into groups and rotated between four learning stations.

Students were taught about the Darkinjung people and instructed in traditional Aboriginal culture.

Ms Jessica Sinnott from Koori Kinnections taught students about

bush tucker and Aboriginal artefacts such as boomerangs and kangaroo skins.

Culture and dance was covered by Mr Boney who taught students about Aboriginal stories and dance and then performed them with the students.

Mr Brett Parker taught

clap sticks, and Mr Mitchell Markman from Bara Barang taught students Aboriginal games and their meanings.

The event concluded with a sausage sizzle lunch and a show bag from Central Coast Area Health Media release, 1 Sep 2014 Katie Clulow, Ourimbah Public School

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Out & About

P16 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 12, 2014

Felicity Warren wins Scottish National Titles ocal dancer from the Veronica Law School of Highland Dancing Ms Felicity Warren won the Scottish National Titles held on September 6 at the Gathering of the Clans Annual Scottish Event.

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Ms Warren learns Highland Dancing at Laycock St Dance, from tutors and mentors that have been involved with the Scottish dance community on a worldwide scale for more than 50 years.

Before competing in the titles, Ms Warren had been in Scotland, where she competed in numerous competitions and championships, including the World Highland Dancing Championships held in Cowal, and won Best Overseas dancer at Strathardle.

“I had an absolutely amazing experience in Scotland,” said Ms Warren.

“Between passing my teachers’ examination, receiving best Overseas Dancing Award and competing on the World Stage, they would have

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Douglas McFarland said that the titles were a huge success, with dancers from all over the Coast, and out of the region, competing for the inaugural title.

“It was another opportunity for the region to soak up the cultural delights that exist within the borders, and to offer those out of the region to come into an area and experience all we have to offer,” said Mr McFarland.

“In future years the event will grow in size and importance, and will become a staple event in the Central Coast cultural calendar.”

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to be the main highlights for me.

“The goal for the next 12 months, now that I am refreshed and inspired, is to place first in an overall championship.”

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Come to a light-filled studio and enjoy learning a new skill or increasing those you have in a friendly positive atmosphere.

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Out & About

Watercolour and photography Chelsea-Anne Lewis and Maddison Brands win pageant awards exhibitions at The Entrance

Jones said that while he preliminary ďŹ nal of the 2014 Miss Country Girl Central Coast pageant was held at the Beachcomber Hotel in Toukley on much can be taught, “there is nothing more Sunday, August 31.

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he Entrance Gallery is hosting two new exhibitions this month by local groups Miss Country Girl The Central Coast Watercolour Society Australia is a nationwide and the Central Coast Camera Club. search, designed to give

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Art enthusiasts can attend the Springtime themed watercolour and mixed media exhibition from September 12 to 17 and the public is invited to ‘Try your Hand at Watercolour’- with free painting sessions on September 14 and 15.

Wyong Shire Council’s Community Partnerships and Planning manager Ms Julie Vaughan said there were over 90 paintings in the collection created by a mix of amateur and professional artists. “The exhibition features Belinda Briggs, an internationally renowned botanical artist who will demonstrate her technique on opening day as well as a variety of other styles and subjects painted by the Society’s local members,� Ms Vaughan said.

The following week September 19 to October 1, the Central Coast Camera Club is showing ‘Through our Lens,’ a collection of photos taken by its members, local photographers showcasing their passion for the beaches, mountains and people of the Central Coast.

The idea to hold an

exhibition came from Wyong Shire Council’s ‘Exposure’ annual photography competition where several club members displayed their works and two won prizes. “Council’s Annual Photography Competition generated its highest participation rates this year with some truly magniďŹ cent entries,â€? said Ms Vaughan.

The Camera Club has over 500 members made up of landscape, portrait and artistic photographers who live on the Central Coast.

All photos are for sale and there will be live art performances, rafes and lucky door prizes. “Come down and see the creativity and talent of our local artists, browse the exhibitions, visit the cafĂŠ and maybe get inspired to try your hand as well,â€? Ms Vaughan said.

The Entrance Gallery, located at the corner of Battley Ave and Oakland Ave, is Wyong Council’s newest gallery and studio space.

Media release, 9 Sep 2014 Wyong Council Media

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Girls from all regional areas across NSW competed for the chance to be crowned Miss Country Girl Central Coast and continue on to the Miss Country Girl Australia ďŹ nal in Sydney.

The competition comprised four categories: The Junior category for girls aged 8-12, the Senior category open to girls aged 13-28, the Swimwear category open to girls aged 16-28, and the newly established Career Girl category open to girls ages 16-30 who are interested in a career in the business side of the fashion industry.

Hundreds of girls applied for the chance to compete in the Preliminary Final red carpet event, however, there could only be one Miss Country Girl Central Coast 2014, and this year the crown was awarded to Cessnock resident, Alicia McCallum.

The title included a photo-shoot and prize pack, as well as the chance to represent the Central Coast at the Miss Country Girl Australia National Crowning Ceremony, held in Sydney later this year.

Other category winners included Gosford girl Mackenna Martin in the Junior category, Maddison Brands from Mannering Park in the Swimwear category, and Chelsea-Anne Lewis from Wyee in the Career category.

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self-conďŹ dence through a series of motivational seminars.

A weekend of modelling workshops and rehearsals led to the culmination of the contest in which the girls had a chance to show family and friends what they had learned, and winners were crowned in each of the respective categories.

Central Coast organisation team member Maddison Bryers said: “We believe the competition beneďŹ ts the whole community, it’s a great night where we foster healthy body image and celebrate local talent.â€?

The competition was founded by Australian country fashion ambassador Katie Jones, who said: “We look for someone who is a role model, wants to inspire, and someone who wants to make a positive difference and is genuine.�

Following her own struggle to make it in the fashion world, Ms Jones said her understanding of how cutthroat the industry can be for a country girl has fuelled her passion to help others in similar situations. “Although Australia is a large place, we hope

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The event is designed not only for girls to compete and win prizes, but also to develop as young women and make connections with others.

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Through the process of scouring the countryside for girls who will inspire and motivate their peers, Ms Jones said: “After all of these years it is still so overwhelming for me to watch the level of self-conďŹ dence many girls take away from this experience.â€? “Meeting so many shy girls who are lacking in conďŹ dence at our very ďŹ rst introduction and then seeing them up on the catwalk at our ďŹ nal presentation is an amazing experience to watch,â€? she said.

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Aladdin under the stars at Wadalba he Wadalba Community School and Wadalba Rural Fire Service will hold a Cinema Under the Stars night on Saturday, September 13, with a special viewing of Aladdin.

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Wadalba Community School principal Mr Jason McGrath said the school promotes community and active citizenship.

“In 2013 our students, supported most graciously by our community, raised over $2,000 in response to the devastating bushfires.

“We are pleased to have

an ongoing relationship with the Wadalba Rural Fire Service, which includes Saturday’s fundraising event,” he said.

The movie will be shown on a big screen under the school’s covered outdoor learning area.

“Planning has been led through a student action

group formed under the leadership of Jess Smith, one of our Student Representative Committee leaders.

“The work of the project team represents high level authentic learning with strong real life connections, mentored by both school staff and the Rural Fire

Service expertise, that will provide benefits to our local community,” said Mr McGrath.

The choice of film honours comedian and actor the late Robin Williams.

Tickets can be purchased from the school or at the gate on the night.

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n organ recital will be held at Warnervale Uniting Church on Sunday, September 28.

Organist Allan Peacock will play the Church’s new Roland AT900 organ, which he said was “an amazing instrument”.

All funds raised will go toward purchasing Email, 9 Sep 2014 materials for scripture Sven Wright, Department of Education and Communities classes at Warnervale

and Woongarrah Public School.

Tea and coffee will be provided at intervals throughout the recital.

Email, 2 Sep 2014 Allan Peacock, Warnervale Uniting Church

Not for Profit Organisations Animal Care Central Coast Cat Care $20 Desexing Special Cats only No Pedigrees 4388 6448 4325 3163

Bushwalking National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of difficulty.

Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends.

4389 4423 & 4332 7378

Community Groups Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Center Come and join our regular activities, indoor bowls, mahjong, walking for pleasure, slimmers support, hand and foot Bolivia cards, Toy library and community garden 4388 5801 manager@bvnc.org.au www.bvnc.org.au

Central Coast Community Legal Centre The Central Coast Community Legal Centre is a non-profit organisation located in Wyong that provides free legal advice to people within the Wyong / Gosford area. Intake times for legal advice Tue 10-12pm, Wed 10-12pm, Thur 2-4pm Ph 4353 4988 Fax 4353 4680 admin_cclc@clc.net.au

PO Box 246 Wyong NSW 2259 Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents 50s to 70s etc for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each weekend.

Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme 4344 5556 0432 110 841 50pssg@gmail.com

Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc.

Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ Picnics, Trips Away & lots more.

For a FREE calendar call call 0428 461 188 email cco30s@live.com.au

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Do you have issues with your landlord or real estate agent?

Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks.

4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

and other community groups a meeting place and referal hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs.

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

Community Care Services - Central Coast Memory lane - Doing things together Café For people with memory loss & their carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee morning with others experiencing similar circumstances Wallarah Bay Recreational Club 4th Tuesday 4324 4244 Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free confidential professional service to gamblers, family and friends Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992

Gurdjieff Society I AM LOST Deep Conversations & systematic exercises for understanding my self & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and modern knowledge. Thurs evening fortnightly 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au

Knitted Knockers Australia Free knitted prosthetics for women who have undergone a mastectomy 100% cotton, lighter, cooler/ warmer and easy care.

Available by emailing cup size to Jill Richards wyeeclevercrafters@gmail.com PO Box 9096 Wyee NSW 2259

Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club Beginner classes being held in computers, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold.

Contact the Club 4332 5522 M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities Long Jetty Over 50s Club Come along and join in our activities, great for indoor bowls, computers, exercises, yoga, line-dancing, tai chi and more 4332 5522 9am to 3pm Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation The Mingaletta community centre provides its members

The NSW Justices Association Inc Are you a JP? The NSW Justices Association is seeking volunteers for 6 community JP Desks in Wyong Shire Free Insurance and training provided 0418 493 388 benefits@nswja.org.au Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations. we also provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary across the Central Coast 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity.

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

Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received.

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

4353 1750 Wyong Toastmasters Club Assist members with their self improvement, increased confidence and self esteem by way of structured education modules in an entertaining atmosphere 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday Wyong RSL Anzac Ave Wyong 1030am 4328 8297 joppa@theorchards.com.au j pp @

Charmhaven Community Centre - Plants for Sale, Raffles, afternoon tea 0401 544 052 4399 2420

Health Groups Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, that’s our business.

Meet every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890 Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group - 7 groups across the coast - Providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to hearing aids - Better Hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275 www.centralcoast. betterhearingaustralia.org.au

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

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

and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au g y

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

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

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

4th Mon every month RSL Hall Killarney Vale 4332 6625 Gorokan Probus Club We promote fellowship, friendship and fun for active senior members of the community. We have guest speakers each month and interesting activities are organised. We meet at the Toukley RSL Club on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am.

New members welcome.

0438 380 137 4392 9106

www.pcfa.org.au

GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Mental Health Self Help Group - Helping thousands to recover from mental health challenges for more than 55 years to find a GROW group near you call 1800 558 268 www.grow.net.au

GROW Groups meet weekly all year round

Garden Clubs

Multiple Sclerosis Limited Gentle exersice class at Tuggerah on Mondays. To improve strength, balance, endurance and help reduce fatigue and stress.

02 9646 0962 tracy.martinuz@msaustralia. org.au PO Box 210 Lidcombe NSW 1825

Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Club Meets on the 3rd Sat each month from 1pm to 3.30pm

ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care

Toowoon Bay Probus Club Come and meet new friends and enjoy the company of like-minded Seniors.

Morning tea provided, guest speakers talking on topics relevant to Seniors, as well as regular exciting social events.

4th Thur each month 10am.

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

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

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

Thursday.

Thursday We meet at Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi.

4388 1841

Special Interest Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of members and the general public. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events.

Annual exhibitions in May and December Open Day in Sept info@ccpotters.org

4324 5343 PO Box 4043 East Gosford NSW 2250 Diggers Bridge Club Bridge players can enjoy a game of social bridge at Diggers The Entrtance (downstairs) on Tuesdays, 10am-1pm with or without a partner.

Len 4332 6989 David 4392 0606 Wyong Drama Group Inc A friendly group, presenting 3 major productions a year.

We welcome anyone interested in being involved in any area of production Acting; Back-stage; Front of House; Lighting/Sound etc Monthly meetings 1st Tues.

7.30pm in the new Grove Community Centre 1300 665 600 wyongdramagroup@gmail.com

Travel Friendship Force Central Coast A travel club with a difference!

Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world. See a country from the inside and change the way you see the world. We in turn host small groups from other Friendship Force clubs in our home Deidre 43889435 www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au

If you would like your Community Organisa on listed here, see www.duckscrossing. org/publica ons.html for the forms or contact Wyong Regional Chronicle on - 4325 7369

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Out & About

Canton Beach Playground wins Australian Play Space of the Year

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yong Council’s playground at Canton Beach was named one of the best in Australia at the Parks and Leisure Australia National Awards ceremony on Wednesday, August 27.

Canton Beach All Access Playground won the Australian Play Space of the Year in the category Play Space Award between $250,000 and $1,000,000.

Earlier this year, the playground also won the regional award along with council’s Bamayi Reserve at Blue Haven.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton

said the aim was to build a state-of-the-art all access playground with the community, for the community.

“I’m absolutely chuffed it has been named one of the top playgrounds in the state and now in the country,” Cr Eaton said.

“This was definitely a community effort and

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263 Friday Sep 12

Thursday Sep 25

Summerland Kings, Lake Munmorah Bowling Club, 8pm

Central Coast Ukulele Festival, The Entrance Top Cat, The Battle of the Bands, Long Jetty Hotel, 7:30pm Free Family Fun Day, Hamlyn Terrace Community and Sports Facility, 10am-2pm Garage Sale, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, 10am-1pm

Saturday Sep 13 Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Open Day, 10am-3pm Central Coast Watercolour Society Springtime exhibition opening, The Entrance Gallery, 11am Cinema Under the Stars, Wadalba Community School, 5pm

Sunday Sep 14 Blue Gum Art Show and Markets, Ourimbah Public School, 10am4pm Central Dance Company’s 25th Gala Sleeping Beauty, Wyong High School, 7pm

Wednesday Sep 17 MHA Anxiety SelfHelp Group, Wyong, 6:30pm-8:15pm, free

Saturday Sep 20 Maori Family Fun Day, Watanobbi Community Centre, 10am-2pm Cobb Pizza Oven Workshop, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, 9:30am-4pm

Friday Sep 26 Staged play reading, Gosford Uniting Church hall, 7:30pm Summerland Kings, Wyong RSL, 7:30pm Ukulele workshop, Sails Stage, The Entrance, 9am

that’s what makes it so special.

“Canton Beach playground is an inclusive play space that has particular design consideration for children of all abilities.

“In fact 80% of the play equipment is suitable for wheelchair users and the space incorporates sensory elements like sound, scent, orientation, tactile experiences, balance, education and interpretation,” Cr Eaton said.

Wyong Council’s Open Space and Recreation manager Mr Brett Sherar said the play space was a grass roots effort and community input could be seen in every creative feature.

“During the design phase, we held barbecues, community workshops and created a steering group,” Mr Sherar said.

“We engaged with Guide Dogs Australia as well as local artists, residents and the local wood turners and potters groups to create the totems and art.

“We forged a strong working relationship between council’s Open Space and Recreation and Community Planning and Partnerships teams as well as the local community.

“This space was once a

storage area for harvested sea grass and now it is a striking community asset made from recycled and reclaimed materials.

“It is accessible, beautiful and environmentally sound.

“We are so proud of the result,” Mr Sherar said.

The project was completed at a cost of $650,000 and council received funding from the federal government through a Community Infrastructure Grant of $520,000.

Media release, 28 Aug 2014 Wyong Council media

Sunday Sep 28 Allan Peacock Organ Recital, Warnervale Uniting Church, 2pm Wailin’ House, Little Blues Festival, Wyong Golf Club, 12pm

Cnr Wisemans Ferry and Waratah Roads - Mangrove Mountain

14 September 2014 - 8am till 2pm

Wednesday Oct 1 2014 Central Coast Eisteddfod, Wyong High School hall

Allan Peacock at the

Thursday Oct 2 2014 Central Coast Eisteddfod, Wyong High School hall

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the COAST Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in the Wyong Region over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free.

Contact details are on page 2.

UNITING CHURCH Natural Honey, Free range eggs, jams and preserves, plants, clothing, flowers, gifts and handicrafts, bric-a-brac, books etc Live entertainment, food and refreshments All weather indoor event New stall holders welcome Please call for bookings or enquiries

Margaret: 4374 1255 - Ryan: 0435 197 827

Sunday 28th September 2pm 271-3 Warnervale Road Hamlyn Terrace Donation - $10 per adult - children free Proceeds toward School Scripture materials Tea and coffee provided at interval

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September 13 Bushdance with Sydney Coves Admission $18 incl. supper Folk Fed Affiliates & Pensioners $15, Students 13 to 18 $8 www.ccbdma.org for more information

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 12, 2014 - P21

Phil Moss extends contract to 2017

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entral Coast Mariners Football Club has signed head coach Phil Moss to an extended contract through to the completion of the Hyundai A-League 2016/17 season.

After spending three years as Graham Arnold’s assistant at the Mariners from mid-2010, Moss was promoted to the role of head coach at the Club in November 2013 when Arnold departed for J.League outfit Vegalta Sendai.

In his first, albeit part campaign as Mariners’ boss, Moss guided the Club to third place in the Hyundai A-League 2013/14 season, to the Hyundai A-League Preliminary Final, and to within minutes of qualification for the knockout phase of the 2014 AFC Champions League.

The former National Soccer League defender, whose previous contract with the Club was due to expire at the completion of Hyundai A-League season 10, said he was thrilled to have received such a public show of faith to lead the Club’s football department through to 2017 by Chairman Michael Charlesworth, the Mariners Board, and senior management.

Should Moss, as anticipated, see out his new contract, it would mean the Mariners will have had just three head coaches in charge since the Club was founded in 2004; Lawrie McKinna, Arnold, and Moss.

“I’m obviously very

proud to have extended my contract with the Mariners, a Club I love to work at and with,” Moss said.

“For Mike Charlesworth, the Board, and our CEO Bruce Stalder to have entrusted me to head up our football department for the next three years underlines how committed Mike is to the Club, and highlights that we’re all on the same page in regards to where we see the Mariners now and into the future.

“Football is a team game and it takes a team effort to achieve success.

“Over the past few months, Mike (Charlesworth) has invested significantly in the Club to allow us to begin putting in place a holistic football philosophy which not only concerns the first team, but also addresses youth and community pathways.”

Moss also acknowledged the role of his squad in helping him secure his extended deal.

“Our players represented the Club tremendously last season,” he said.

“We went through a tough patch in February, but the group showed its unity and ability as the campaign continued, to finish high on the table.

“Certainly the

performances of our players helped instil belief into everyone at the Club that the future is bright, and I am looking forward to leading this wonderful club and football team into what promises to be a memorable 10th anniversary season,” Moss concluded.

On behalf of the chairman, the Board, and the Club, Mariners CEO Bruce Stalder said: “We feel that Phil Moss is the right person to take the Club forward from a football perspective over the coming years.”

“He has a wide range of experience in the game, from first team management through to youth development and grassroots and community football coaching.

“At just 42, Phil is one of the up-and-coming coaches in Australian football, as recognised by his recent involvement with the Foxtel A-League All Stars, so we’re delighted to have been able to provide him with the stability and support he needs to ensure that the Mariners continue to challenge for domestic silverware, and qualify regularly for the AFC Champions League.”

Media release, 29 Aug 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

Selected for Northern NSW State Futsal team hree Year 9 students from Northlakes High School have been selected to compete in the Northern NSW State Futsal team.

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Blake Foss, Jacob Owens and Christian Berrios will travel to Victoria to compete

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Newsletter, Aug 2014 Merrilyn Rowley, Northlakes High School

Ourimbah win

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n the Central Coast Rugby Union Premier 1 Major Semi-final played at Woy Woy Oval on Saturday, September 6, Ourimbah defeated Terrigal by 25 points to 12.

In a match played in muddy and damp conditions to say the least, Ourimbah scored a converted try in the final 15 minutes to seal the win.

The match saw an even start with both teams adjusting to the wet conditions.

Play went from one end of the field to the other with neither team able to gain any ascendancy or territorial advantage.

Terrigal opened the scoring in the 15th minute when centre Guy Schofield raced down the sideline and scored wide out.

The conversion by Adam Danckert saw Terrigal take the early lead of seven points to nil.

It was in the 31st minute of the first half when Ourimbah were able to square things up.

Ourimbah five-eight David Laidlaw made an incisive run from midfield.

He was caught close to the line but after several plays, Ourimbah was able to convert this attack into a try.

A resulting backline move saw winger Caleb Pritchard cross in the corner for a good team try.

The conversion from the sideline by Brenton Law had levelled the scores at seven all.

This remained the score at the halftime break and it was a good indication of the flow of the first half.

Best players for Ourimbah so far were centre Brenton Law, who was dangerous every time he touched the ball.

He was well supported by half back Matt King who continually distributed good ball in what were trying conditions.

Others to play well were props Brett Cunningham and Junior Paulo, and flanker Bradd Sheridan.

The 12th minute of the second stanza saw the try of the match.

Terrigal flankers Ryan Metcalfe and Dave Crawford combined in a passing movement that saw Metcalfe score a team try wide out.

This 50 metre try took Terrigal to the lead by 12

points to seven, however, Ourimbah were quick to respond.

In the 16th minute they hit back with their own try.

Centre Brenton Law capped off a great game with a try that once again squared the match at 12all.

Despite the relatively easy conversion it was missed.

The next 10 minutes were intense; the match was up for grabs and both teams were capable of gaining the win.

The deadlock was broken in the 25th minute when Ourimbah winger Ryan Pike scooped up a loose ball and showed exceptional pace to race 70 metres to score under the posts.

The try was slightly against the run of play but had placed Ourimbah in the lead by 19 points to 12.

At the 30th minute Dave Laidlaw then placed Ourimbah in a relatively good position with a 40 metre field goal.

The goal came from nothing and never looked like missing.

Suddenly Ourimbah had gone to a 22 points to 12 lead with time running out.

There was plenty of action in the final 10 minutes of the match but neither team was able to score points until right on fulltime.

Ourimbah were awarded a penalty right as the hooter went, and with kick being successful, they had secured the win by 25 points to 12.

Media release, 7 Sep 2014 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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P22 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 12, 2014

Wyong Lakes are First Division premiers Mariners share 2014

Craig Foster Cup entral Coast Mariners and Melbourne City played out a 1-1 draw at Oakes Oval in Lismore on the afternoon of Sunday, September 7, and will now share the 2014 Craig Foster Cup named in honour of one of Lismore’s favourite sons, former Socceroo turned SBS chief football analyst, Craig Foster.

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Tim Hillman (c) and Mitch Ede (coach) receive the trophy from president Simon Wood

he Wyong Lakes Magpies First Division side defeated Newcastle City at No. 1 Sportsground in Newcastle on Saturday, September 6, to claim this year’s Black Diamond AFL First Division Premiership.

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The win is the club’s first flag since 2004.

In a hard fought game, the teams were never separated by much more than 20 points.

After Wyong Lakes got out to a small lead in the first quarter, Newcastle City hit back and that saw the teams go to the first break on 21 apiece.

The second quarter

was almost a repeat of the first with the Wyong boys getting out to a lead courtesy of four straight goals before allowing City a few goals late in the quarter.

This saw the teams go to the main break with Wyong Lakes holding a 15 point lead, 55 to 40.

Newcastle started the third quarter strongly,

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kicking the first two goals which, along with three behinds, saw the scores all locked up again at 55 each.

The Magpies dug deep and kicked the next four goals straight which saw them finish the championship quarter with a handy 16 point lead, the scores being 8064.

A relatively low scoring final quarter saw Newcastle City get back to within six points before two goals to Rhys Dawe sealed a break through win 14.12-96 to City’s 11.10-76.

Wyong Lakes Magpies captain Tim Hillman was named best on ground in the after match presentation.

In what was a strong performance all across the field some of Wyong Lakes best included Ryan Berry up front, ruckman Brendan Charlton, on baller Lee Moore and defenders Mitch Logan and Luke Willersfdorf.

After the game, coach Mitch Ede said: “This is the culmination of two year’s hard work and planning.”

“And to beat an opposition as strong and respected as Newcastle City is a fantastic result for all the players and the club.”

Media release, 7 Sep 2014 Simon Wood, Wyong Lakes FC

After a first half largely dominated by John van’t Schip’s match-hardened charges, the Mariners enjoyed plenty of positive periods of play in the second 45, and perhaps could have even snatched a winner in the game had they shown just slightly more cutting edge in front of goal.

Dutch defender Rob Wielaert, who impressed in his first campaign in the Hyundai A-League last season, scored the opening goal of the contest in the 56th minute of play.

Wielaert connected purposefully with Aaron Mooy’s free kick as City executed a move from the training ground with precision.

But just two minutes later Wielaert brought down Central Coast Mariners’ midfield ace Anthony Caceres in the area, and referee Jarred Gillett duly awarded the yellow and navy the opportunity to restore parity to the contest from 12 yards.

Up stepped Senegalese international Malick Mané, and the on-loan IFK Göteborg frontman made no mistake in sending former Mariners’ custodian Andrew Redmayne the wrong way to make the score 1-1.

“I’m not overly

disappointed with the first half,” Mariners boss Phil Moss said post match.

“I think defensively it was a fantastic exercise, because we couldn’t get hold of the ball.

“Melbourne City controlled the first half, there’s no doubt about that, and that’s on the back of some very big sessions for us this week.

“The objective for the week for us was to get some real training loads into the boys.

“First half I was happy with the exercise and we probably got real benefit, match fitness wise, because we were chasing the ball for long periods,” he said.

Moss said that he expected City to be in hot form given the sheer amount of competitive matches their squad had already played, combined with the chance to utilise Manchester City’s training facilities for three weeks and venture to a camp in the Northern Territory.

“If you look at it in the cold hard light of day, they (Melbourne City) have probably played eight really competitive games and that was our first really competitive game if you don’t take into account the FFA Cup,” he said.

“So overall I am really happy with where we are

at and to come home with a wet sail in the second half physically was good.

“There were some patches of real quality in the second half in the way that we played with the ball.”

Moss said he was also pleased with the contributions of his two new foreign players Mané who started the match, and Vernes who came on as a substitute in the second 45.

“They needed a run and Richie wasn’t ready to start the game, Malick was,” he said.

“We got 60 good minutes out of Malick and he will be better for the run both from a physical point view and his understanding tactically.

“Richie came on second half and showed some real quality and probably could have had two or maybe three goals.”

The Mariners returned to the Central Coast on Monday, September 8, and have fixtures against Brisbane Roar (friendly), Olympic FC (Westfield FFA Cup), and Newcastle Jets (friendly) coming up.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 12, 2014 - P23

Grants for 15 sports T champions

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Mark Wheatley is runner up champion of champions

he final of the 2014 Champion of Club Champion Singles was played at The Entrance Bowling Club on Saturday, August 30, between Terrigal’s Bruce Jewell and Wyong’s ember for Dobell Ms Karen Mark Wheatley.

McNamara has recognised 15 of Bruce was in great Dobell’s local sports champions for their outstanding achievements at recent touch from the first end and set up a match national sporting events.

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Ms McNamara held a presentation ceremony at Club Wyong RSL on Monday, September 8, where the recipients received a certificate and their grant cheque.

“It is fantastic to be able to recognise and support the many achievements of our young local sporting champions,” Ms McNamara said.

“The recipients excelled in many sports including hockey, netball, golf, karate, judo, gymnastics and water skiing.”

The Local Sporting Champions Programme provides financial assistance to young people aged between 12 and 18 years who are competing, coaching, umpiring or refereeing in national sports events.

Individuals are eligible to receive $500 to assist with equipment, uniform, travel and registrations

costs.

“As a mother of two sportsmen who have played at the regional and state level, I fully understand the costs associated with participating at this level,” Ms McNamara said.

The grant recipients were: Keenan and Brannen Derry for water skiing; Ashley Fouche and Annabelle Lee for gymnastics; Harrison Hegwill and Jessica Zavolokin for karate; Darcy and Anika Boyd for golf; Stephanie Biviano and Danielle McMurray for hockey; Robert Stott and Samara Woolley for swimming; Cassidy Atkins for touch; Kasiea Naidoo for judo; and Lauren Moore for netball.

Media release, 9 Sep 2014 Luke Nayna, office of Karen McNamara MP

winning lead of 19-3 before Mark found his line and length on a tricky, damp green.

To Mark’s credit, he won the next six ends to narrow the gap to 19-15 and looked threatening, but Bruce was always in command and closed out the game 31-18.

Bruce is a former Victorian representative player and a winner of numerous Club and District championship titles over his 37 year bowling career and is a previous winner of this prestigious title in 2003 when he beat now Australian Champion Aron Sherriff.

Bruce will now progress to the Bowls NSW State Finals at Nowra in November with the State winner gaining a berth into the National finals.

Media release, 1 Sep 2014 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

Central Coast Champion of Club Champion Single’s winner Bruce Jewell is congratulated by the BCC President and Marker of the final Col Bray along with the runner-up Mark Wheatley

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P24 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 12, 2014

Mariners’ Centre of Excellence officially opened

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tage One of the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence in Tuggerah was officially opened on Friday, August 29, by Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara.

Ms McNamara, together with Central Coast Mariners chief executive officer Mr Bruce Stalder, joined a variety of local politicians, business people, the Club’s players and staff at the official opening, as the Mariners shone the spotlight on the first part of their multi-million dollar development.

“I am delighted to officially open this new campus which will have a number of benefits for the community such as improved sporting and recreational facilities, increased tourism and visitation to the region, as well as the capability to provide venues for visiting teams such as the Socceroos,” McNamara said.

“The Federal Government has strongly supported the development of this Sporting Campus and is committed to funding projects that will not

only boost productivity and growth but also help ensure the long term viability and longevity of our communities.”

Stage One of the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence features an Aquatic Centre managed by YMCA Swim Schools, eight fivea-side and two seven-aside all weather pitches leased to Soccer5s, plus a tournament sized football pitch which provides the primary base for Central Coast Mariners’ first team training.

The venue also currently features football offices, physiotherapy rooms, an on-site gym, two changing rooms complete with bathrooms and showers, and the licensed Copa Café attached to Soccer5s.

An average of 1,500 enthusiastic local footballers passed through the Soccer5s complex each week over the last year, and the site has already been utilised

for Foxtel National Youth League matches and served as a training venue for the Socceroos and Young Socceroos.

“Staying healthy and active is an important part of our Central Coast lifestyle both for adults and children,” Ms McNamara said.

“Our love of sport is one of the reasons why I am determined to see the Central Coast become the Sports Tourism Capital of NSW,” she concluded.

Work on Stage Two of the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence will commence in November and feature a six-storey office block, a gym and fitness centre for community use, as well as additional car parking.

Once complete, the development will be one of the premier sports training facilities of its kind in Australia, reaffirming the Club’s commitment to the Central Coast, its people

and ambitions.

“The Mariners are one of the most successful Clubs in Australia and certainly the best community Club,” chairman Mr Michael Charlesworth said.

“Likewise our training and community facilities need to match our ambitions and what people saw today is a perfect example of this.

“Our vision is to build a long term sustainable model that enables the Club to be based here in Tuggerah for the next 100 years with the facilities

eventually becoming the home of all the Australian national football teams.

“I want football to one day become the biggest sport in Australia and our national teams to be competing to win the major tournaments globally just like we achieve in so many other sports.

“Our Centre of Excellence, with the wonderful support of the Federal and local governments, can help achieve this goal.”

Charlesworth also praised everyone who has

been part of the Centre of Excellence vision over the past five years.

“This is a major achievement for the Central Coast,” he said.

“I’d like to thank everyone who’s been a part of this vision over the last five years and ask for everyone’s continued support in building the best sporting centre in Australia over the next five years.”

Media release, 29 Aug 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

Killarney Vale runners-up in AFL final he Terrigal Avoca Panthers are the 2014 Wilson Security Black Diamond Cup premiers after defeating the Killarney Vale Bombers, 17.12.114 to 8.11.59 at No 1 Sportsground Newcastle on Saturday, September 6.

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In a tight opening quarter, both teams played high intensity football, with each team only kicking one goal each by quarter time.

Terrigal Avoca led by one point at the first break.

The second quarter saw the Panthers kick the first goal through Mitch Betson, however, Killarney Vale forward Daniel Lloyd kicked two quick goals to give the Bombers an unlikely lead.

From there the Panthers switched on and started to gain the ascendancy in the game by kicking away with three more goals in the quarter.

Terrigal Avoca had established an 18 point lead at half time.

The third quarter is recognised as the Championship quarter and it proved so for the Panthers as they kicked six goals to two, with the Panthers’ James Polglase kicking two of his five goals for the game, leading all scorers.

By three quarter time, Terrigal Avoca had one hand on the Premiership Cup leading by 41 points.

The Bombers never gave up and, when Jackson Ireland kicked the first two goals of the quarter, an unlikely comeback was on the cards; however the Panthers again kicked away led gallantly by best on ground Jason Van Dam. The Panthers again kicked six goals to the Bombers two and

celebrations began amongst the Panthers supporters.

The 55 point win gave Terrigal Avoca their second Premiership in three years.

Van Dam was awarded the Gary McBain Medal as the best player on the ground.

He was well supported by James Polglase, Alastair Richardson and Jarred Flint.

For Killarney Vale, captain Brendan Lewis was outstanding and received good support from Sean Sinclair, Rick White and Jackson Ireland while Daniel Lloyd was dangerous up front finishing with three goals.

Media release, 8 Sep 2014 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL