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Labor’s clean sweep to power Harris re-takes Mehan narrowly Wyong with a 13% wins the seat of swing to Labor The Entrance

Catley wins every booth in Swansea

abor’s Yasmin Catley has been declared the winner of the state seat of Swansea with 62.98% of the vote over Liberal’s he seat of The Entrance has been abor’s David Harris has been elected Johanna Uidam with 37.02%. declared won by Labor’s David Mehan as the member for the seat of Wyong Community Catley received the most Gwandalan with 50.38% of the vote ahead of First Preference votes with Centre recorded 1,691 votes, with 58.73% of the votes over Liberal’s Liberal’s Michael Sharpe with 49.62%.

Sandra Kerr with 41.27%.

45.03% (21,712), followed 95 of which were informal,

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Harris received 51.15% (23,565) of the First Preference votes followed by Kerr with 36.76% (16,936), Greens candidate Vicki Dimond with 6.71% (3,091), No Land Tax candidate Annie McGeechan with 2.02% (929), Christian Democratic Party candidate Stevan Dragojevic with 1.98% (914), Independent Noel Holt with 0.83% (348) and Independent Alex Norwick with 0.55% (252).

Harris has thanked the people of Wyong for showing faith and giving him a second term representing them in the NSW Parliament.

“I sit this morning very humbled by the support I’ve received from the people of Wyong,” Mr Harris said.

“Our team achieved a swing of around 13.3% and we got across the line with 51.1% primary votes and almost 60% two party prefererd,” Mr Harris said “I’m particularly honoured to be given a second opportunity to represent this wonderful area in Australia’s oldest Parliament.

“I take this opportunity very seriously and I’ll work my heart out for this area I love so much.

“To my family, campaign team and supporters, I couldn’t have done it without you.

“It’s been a campaign we have fought for four years since the last election count was done.”

“I pay tribute to my opponent Sandra Kerr.

“This was a tough campaign about issues like electricity privitisation and TAFE and Sandra represented her party with distinction and I wish her the best in her future roles.

“Most of all I dedicate this victory to my late friend Dayle Walker.

“Dayle was my speech writer and former teacher colleague.

“Dayle passed away from Ovarian Cancer after the last election and I miss her advice and counsel dearly.

“The work starts now for the people of Wyong and to hold the Baird Government to account – especially to ensure they deliver what they promised in the lead up to the election.

“My main priorities are to protect our important drinking water catchment, grow jobs and deliver the important infrastructure the area deserves, particularly Wyong Hospital,” Mr Harris said Ms Kerr was contacted for comment but did not respond by the time Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press.

Media release, 16 Apr 2015 David Harris, Labor Website, 15 Apr 2015 NSW Electoral Commission

Mr Mehan claimed the seat on Friday, April 3, after conferring with his scrutineers. ““I want to thank the people of The Entrance for honouring me with the opportunity to represent their interests in state parliament,” Mr Mehan said.

“It is my hope that I will win the respect and support of all people in the electorate regardless of their traditional political allegiances.

“Now that the Baird Coalition Government has ended the Ministerial position responsible for the Central Coast region, I want to work with all Coast representatives to ensure that promises made are delivered and that the Coast receives the attention it deserves.

“I want this to be an even better place for all of us to live, work and raise a family.

“I want to thank all those who worked so hard on our campaign.

“Many Labor Party members on the Coast have spent the last four years working towards this result.

“I have been well served by a campaign team of young, committed, local party members.

“Our campaign was greatly assisted by the help of volunteers from the local community and the work of local union members and the campaign run by Unions NSW and Central Coast Community Unions Alliance.

“I hope all people in The Entrance electorate enjoy this (Easter) holiday period and I look forward to working for them once the election result is officially declared,” Mr Mehan said.

Despite winning the seat, Mehan ran second to Sharpe in the number of First Preference votes received with 41.88% (20,086) to Sharpe’s 43.89% (21,049).

Greens candidate Scott Rickard received 9.37% (4,493) of the vote, followed by Christian Democratic Party candidate Hadden Ervin with 2.71% (1,301) and No Land Tax candidate Sonia Lopreiato with 2.15% (1,031).

Michael Sharpe was contacted for comment but did not respond by the time Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press.

Website, 15 Apr 2015 NSW Electoral Commission Media statement, 7 Apr 2015 David Mehan, Labor

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by Uidam on 25.91% (12,493), Independent Garry Edwards on 13.45% (6,484), Greens candidate Phillipa Parsons with 5.48% (2,818), Animal Justice Party candidate Joshua Agland on 2.91% (1,402), Independent Chris Osborne on 2.82% (1,360), Christian democratic Party candidate Luke Cubis on 2.74% (1,322) and No land Tax candidate Paul Doughty in 1.29% (624).

Central Coast voters in the Swansea electorate were able to choose from nine local polling booths.

Budgewoi Public School recorded a total of 1,618 votes, 77 of which were informal, with Catley receiving the most First Preference votes on 778, followed by Uidam on 406, Parsons on 93, Agland on 79, Edwards on 71, Cubis on 41, Osborne on 36 and Doughty on 31.

Buff Point Scout Hall received 1,627 votes, 78 of which were informal, with Catley again recording the highest amount on 776, followed by Uidam on 435, Edwards on 116, Parsons on 87, Osborne on 63, Cubis on 30, Agland on 25 and Doughty on 17.

Chain Valley Bay recorded 971 votes, 37 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 465, Uidam 259, Edwards 85, Parsons 43, Cubis 32, Osborne 27, Agland 18 and Doughty 5.

with Catley receiving 697, Uidam 467, Edwards 200, Parsons 81, Agland 41, Osborne 40, Cubis 38 and Doughty 32.

Halekulani Hall recorded 1,530, 83 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 637. Uidam, 487, Edwards 113, parsons 84, Cubis 41, Agland 40, Osborne 30 and Doughty 15. Lake Munmorah Public School recorded 3,156 votes, 119 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 1,234, followed by Uidam on 1,060, Edwards on 322, Parsons on 156, Agland on 89, Cubis on 78, Osborne on 57 and Doughty on 41. Mannering Park Community Centre recorded 1,230 votes, 89 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 573, Uidam 250, Edwards 133, Parsons 66, Agland 39, Doughty 28, and Cubis and Osborne 26 each.

Northlakes Public School recorded 1,974, 140 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 1,027, Uidam 373, Edwards 112, Parsons 109, Agland 91, Osborne 50, Doughty 43 and Cubis 29. Summerland Point Hall recorded a total of 1,387 votes, 62 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 498, Uidam 420, Edwards 198, Parsons 63, Osborne 46, Agland 44, Cubis 29 and Doughty 27.

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It will prepare a planning proposal to include the house sites in Alfred St and Bullion St in the land reservation acquisition map of Gosford LEP 2014 so the land can incorporated into the existing council car park.

A report by planning staff to the council said that the proposal was recommended in a transport plan for the “Umina Beach Village Centre”, which had resulted from the Peninsula Urban Directions Strategy.

According to the report, it was necessary to develop plans to

maximise the benefits this new development can bring to centres like the Umina commercial area.

“Such plans have the aim of integrating building design, traffic management and public domain improvements; improving sustainability outcomes and achieving good quality community planning.

“The goal is to provide attractive development and, importantly, the physical and commercial renewal of the centres.”

The strategy “recommended the extension of the business zone that applied to the Umina Beach Village Centre”.

“It was identified that the extension of the business zone would result in associated changes

to landuse patterns and the addition of floor space potential in the village which will alter the traffic and pedestrian usage patterns and levels within the centre.

“Infrastructure changes were identified to accommodate the growth potential of the centre.

“Council resolved to prepare a Transport Management and Accessibility Plan for the Umina Beach Village Centre.”

The Plan recommended two properties, which adjoin the northern side of the large Council carpark located between Alfred St and Bullion St, be used for car parking purposes.

Gosford Council Agenda GOV.15, 24 Feb 2015

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The Community Environment Network, together with the Total Environment Centre and Nature Conservation Council of NSW, held a candidates forum in Woy Woy on Wednesday, March 4.

Around 60 people attended to hear the candidates and to ask questions.

All lower house parties were represented with Kate da Costa and Doug Williamson representing the Greens, Jake Cassar attending as an independent, Kathy Smith and Jeff Sundstrom for Labor and Minister for the Environment Rob Stokes representing the Liberal party.

Opening speakers included Gasfield Free Mountain Districts Committee co-convenor Mr Simon Perry who spoke on coal seam gas and protecting the Central Coast’s drinking water; and Nature Conservation Council of NSW CEO Ms Kate Smolski who also spoke on Planning Issues and the need for integrity

and community involvement in planning.

Community Environment Network chairman Mr John Asquith chaired the forum.

“The candidates responded to a range of questions on the environment and sustainability from the audience,” Mr Asquith said.

“This included; coal and coal seam gas, planning, corruption, climate change, the Wallarah 2 mine and biodiversity.

“Candidates provided thoughtful answers and we were very grateful for their attendance.

“The biggest issue for the Community Environment Network is planning, as locally we see an increase in spot rezoning, which raises questions in regard to corruption and donations,” Mr Asquith said.

Specific local issues such as council amalgamations, Bambara Rd in Brisbane Water National Park and freight rail noise at Koolewong were raised by locals.

Media release, 5 Mar 2015 John Asquith, Community Environment Network

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Wyong projects gain support from both sides of politics

Wyong Hospital

yong Council’s vision to transform the Central Coast was for Wyong Ms Sandra announcements at the party leaders there today given strong endorsement by local state election candidates at Kerr gave a personal forum included: Two new say they are impressed by commitment to push NSW Service Centres Council’s vision and are its election forum held on Wednesday, March 4.

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Council has developed 39 projects and initiatives to transform Wyong Shire, create jobs and build vital infrastructure.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton, who hosted the forum, said Council has been working tirelessly towards achieving its vision but there is only so much that Council can do alone.

“We need more jobs and infrastructure for our community and we need serious commitments

from the state government to make them a reality,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

O p p o s i t i o n Spokesperson for the Central Coast Ms Linda Burney said a Labor Government would commit to a $141 million infrastructure fund, support the Link Rd Project and an upgrade to Wyong Hospital.

Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes reconfirmed a commitment for a $600

million infrastructure fund for the Central Coast and hinted Wyong Shire would receive at least half of those funds.

“We are expected to take the overwhelming majority of growth in the Shire, 70,000 by 2031, so we should get the lion’s share of the infrastructure spend and it was encouraging to hear Minister Stokes acknowledge that,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

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for a key project in Wyong Shire, CASAR Park, which Council has identified as a key vision project for jobs and needs a $14 million injection of funding from the State Government.

“This great community project will inject $10 million into the local economy, create 100 full time jobs and attract 70,000 visitors a year and it is great to hear it is on the State Government’s agenda,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

Other key

(community hubs) for Toukley and Wyong

by Minister Stokes; $130,000 for Warnervale Community Centre by Ms Burney; $100,000 for a skate park in the Shire by Ms Burney; and $2 million for the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary

by Labor candidate for The Entrance Mr David Mehan.

“This process has been worthwhile and has now delivered results for our community.

“It was heartening to hear all candidates and

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looking closely at our 39 projects.

“Our projects are shovel ready now and will kick start the local economy and with State Government support, they will deliver jobs and opportunities for our community, and at the end of the day, that is what we are all here for,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

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cologically and culturally sensitive land at Kariong, known as Bambara, has been purchased by the State Government to become part of the surrounding National Park.

While negotiations are continuing for the purchase of the smallest block, the majority of the land is soon to be officially amalgamated into the surrounding Brisbane Water National Park.

This outcome was a combined effort between Environmental Minister Rob Stokes, Member for Gosford Chris Holstein and Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Sean Gordon.

Mr Stokes said the purchase of the final blocks is great news for conservation and cultural heritage.

“This fulfills an election commitment made to the Central Coast community that this environmentally and culturally sensitive land at Kariong would be protected by being added to Brisbane Water National Park,” Mr Stokes said.

“The acquisition of this land has been a priority of the NSW Government to secure the future of Bambara, so that it is protected and conserved for the enjoyment of current and future generations.”

Mr Holstein said the sacred land around Bambara has significant natural environmental and Aboriginal cultural heritage value.

“The protection of the land is a high priority for the local community and local Aboriginal groups, who have a long-established

Bambara supporters celebrate

connection to a number of cultural sites on the land,” Mr Holstein said.

“I would like to congratulate everyone who has campaigned, advocated and done so much work behind the scenes to deliver on this commitment.”

Mr Gordon said the announcement was not only a significant result for the Aboriginal community but also for the wider Central Coast.

“The acquisition of this land ensures that our longstanding connection with this part of the Central Coast is recognised and that current and future generations will have the opportunity to enjoy the area,” he said.

“I would like to share my gratitude with everyone

who played a part in having this outcome achieved, in particular the community support, which assisted in raising awareness of the significance of this land,” concluded Sean.

Darkinjung chairperson Mr Joshua Toomey said: “These areas are highly valued by the Aboriginal people of the Gosford region and it is essential to protect such sites from threats that could possibly harm their aesthetic, spiritual value or educational worth.”

Long time campaigner for the protection of Bambara, Jake Cassar, said: “I would like to acknowledge all people, past and present who have put in an incredible effort to get this cause to where it is today.”

“I’m deeply proud to

belong to a community that so passionately binds together to look after our area.

“In my opinion, protecting the place we are so blessed to call home is really what being a local is all about.

“I also acknowledge the efforts of Gosford Council, the State Government and the State Member for Gosford, Chris Holstein, for honouring the promise to secure Bambara.

“I heard that the land owners were treated respectfully and fairly in regards to the voluntary acquisition of their blocks and I’m really glad about that.

“I hope they can all get on with their lives as well, as this must have been a very stressful situation for them.

“Having spent eight long years trying to get this special and unique place officially protected, it just seems so surreal that it’s all over.

“And I must admit, I’m looking forward to having a big part of my life back and focusing on other important community projects I’m involved in.

“I believe winning the battle for Bambara makes a strong statement that the Central Coast community highly values our amazing environment and irreplaceable cultural heritage.

“It’s been very heartening to experience seeing the Indigenous and nonindigenous community coming together and working side by side to

protect our area.

“I hope this win helps people to realise that your average person certainly can make a difference regarding influencing political decisions, but based on my experiences, they must be willing to remain focused and persevere or else it’s not even worth trying.

“Amidst all the politics, I feel it’s of the utmost importance to reiterate that Bambara is extremely rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage and should have never been earmarked for development.

“Hopefully, a valuable lesson regarding making poor planning decisions has been learnt here.

“This is a monumental achievement for local conservation and it’s the fulfilment of a legacy left behind by past local conservationists such as Aunty Beve Spiers, Zoe Russell and Alan and Beryl Strom.

“I dedicate this win to their memory,” Mr Cassar said.

Lots 2501 and 4711 were purchased and reserved in 2013 as additions to Brisbane Water National Park.

The 18 hectare Lot 2501 has also been declared as Kariong Sacred Land Aboriginal Place.

The purchase of Lots 229, 251, 478 and 2502 by the Office of Environment and Heritage is now being finalised.

Media release, 12 Mar 2015 Ashleigh Milne, Brilliant Logic Media release, 10 Mar 2015 John McCormack, Office of Rob Stokes MP Media release, 10 Mar 2015 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

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Protester’s torched vehicle

Navy helicopter visits Empire Bay Students, staff and community members from Empire Bay Public School witnessed the arrival of a Navy Bell-429 helicopter from HMAS Albatross, 723 Squadron, which landed with precision on the school oval on Thursday,

March 5.

This event launched the school’s Target 100 initiative in preparation for the Centenary of Anzac Day on April 25.

Principal Mr Brad Lewis said: “We are encouraging our students to attend the local Empire Bay Anzac service on April 25 en masse.”

The helicopter patrol will inspect areas including Bensville, Empire Bay, Killcare, Hardys Bay, Woy

Woy Bay, Umina, Pearl Beach and Patonga from May 4 to 8 and July 22 to 24.

The flights are the safest and most efficient way to check Ausgrid’s high-voltage powerlines.

Some patrols will also be used to help map private poles and powerlines, and identify any potential bushfire risks on this part

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“We feel that a large turnout of students for our local Anzac service will send a very strong message of support and respect to our community.

“We are hoping for at least 100 students to be in attendance and today’s visit from 723 Squadron was a great opportunity for us to promote this important school

initiative.

“RAN Lieut Samuel TaylorBurdon and SBLT Caru Byrne were great ambassadors of 723 Squadron, fielding many questions from the students as they explained the workings of their aircraft and their role as pilot officers.

“The school community

was very appreciative of the time these officers gave to the students and for providing an event that will remain memorable for many years to come,” Mr Lewis said.

Email, 9 Mar 2015 Brad Lewis, Empire Bay Public School

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Jake Cassar, works have to take the nesting tree are at the camp at 2:30am bottles thrown at them “While we fully Camp Eagles Nest

of the network.

Crews will be using radar technology and taking high resolution photographs to identify any hazards on the poles and wires, including trees growing into powerlines or damaged equipment.

Any hazards found on Ausgrid’s network will then be removed or repaired as a priority.

If any private poles or powerlines are identified as a potential bushfire risk, Ausgrid will notify property owners about the need to repair these defects using qualified contractors.

The black and white helicopters fly at about 35 kilometres per hour and have been modified to allow for the quietest operation possible.

Smith was sitting on 50.45% (15,136) of total formal votes while Holstein was only 0.9% behind on 49.55% (14,864).

While the initial count is complete for all 34 booths in the electorate on polling day, the count continues for prepoll venues and declaration votes.

Preliminary figures for declaration votes, however, see Holstein in front with 964 to Smith’s 908.

First preference votes saw Holstein in front by 4.91% (16,512) with 42.97% to Smith’s 38.06% (14,628).

Crews will be in the air from about 7:30am to 5:30pm and may fly low at times, which can startle livestock.

The current helicopter patrol schedule is subject to weather conditions and may change.

Media Release, 27 Feb 2015 Zoe Allebone, Ausgrid

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Party volunteers handing out ‘how to vote’ flyers at Point Clare Public School on Election Day

iberal candidate for the state seat of ust over 1% separates the two preferred candidates for the Seat of The Entrance Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, who is the with Labor’s David Mehan sitting on 50.65% and Liberal’s Michael Sharpe on current sitting member, could relinquish 49.35% at the time Coast Community News went to press. the seat to Labor’s Kathy Smith with less than confident was telling me there was a campaign we ran and Two candidate preferred reasonably 1% difference between the two in the Two iVotes, however, saw about the direction the big swing in my direction to extremely proud of the Candidate Preferred vote at the time Coast Sharpe ahead, but only count was heading in. start with but we couldn’t volunteers and very proud to have been working with “We’re feeling pretty get ahead of ourselves.

Community News went to press on Tuesday, by 11 votes with 984 to “We celebrated at the Mike Baird. good but unfortunately Mehan’s 973.

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Greens candidate Kate da Costa was voted third with 8.99% (3,454) followed by Independent Jake Cassar with 5.76% (2,212), Christian Democratic Party candidate Andrew Church with 2.31% (887) and No Land Tax candidate Matthew Maroney on 1.92% (738).

Seats will be declared on Wednesday, April 8.

Both candidates were contacted for comment, however, did not respond by the time Coast Community News went to press.

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The count is still continuing for pre-poll venues and declaration votes.

Sharpe was ahead with the most first preference votes with 44.28% (19,151) followed by Mehan with 42.08% (18,197).

Greens candidate Scott Rickard received 8.96% (3,874) of the vote, followed

by Christian Democratic Party candidate Hadden Ervin with 2.66% (1,152) and No Land Tax candidate Sonia Lopreiato with 2.02% (872).

Mehan said he was

they’re still counting and there’s still some absent votes and postal votes to count,” Mehan said.

“We’ve been ahead during the entire count but it’s not a huge margin.

“I think the party ran a pretty good campaign; one of the good aspects was all our volunteers were local.

“It’s funny in The Entrance because the early swing must have been something to do with which booths were counted.

“My campaign manager

Greens at The Entrance and I went in and some of the bowlers recognised me and wanted Labor T-shirts.

“When we left they were still drinking and they all had their T shirts on and they were dancing in front of the club band.

“It was nice to see a little bit of good humour like that,” Mehan said.

Sharpe said he remained hopeful, but acknowledged it was going to be a few more days before the final count was in.

“I’m proud of the

“I’m really pleased to see the commitment to infrastructure here on the Central Coast.

“It is very close and keeps moving around and I’m just watching the numbers; I’m hopeful,’ Sharpe said.

Seats will be declared on Wednesday, April 8.

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Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has been declared the winner of the seat following a close count with a final result of 50.23 per cent compared with Liberal candidate Chris Holsten’s 49.77 per cent.

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“We did everything we could.

“We spoke to thousands of people.

“I got lots of opinions and there

Seawall to cost $900,000 Gosford Council has accepted a tender to build a seawall at the Lance Webb Reserve in Ettalong.

The works, costing more than $900,000, will include the construction of a new rock revetment, beach access ramp and stairs, and stabilisation of existing stormwater outlets along the reserve.

Council accepted the tender from Cooma company The JDS Group Pty Ltd. The JDS Group Pty Ltd is a design, construction and

engineering company undertaking a wide variety of quality assured - controlled major and minor contracts, primarily for State and Federal Governments and Local Government clients, throughout NSW, Queensland and Victoria.

According to the report by Council’s department of community growth, they have completed many similar projects and come highly recommended from previous clients.

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are lots of things that need fixing.

“What this election has shown is that the Central Coast shouldn’t be taken for granted.

“The Liberals swept our region at the 2011 election but failed to listen to local concerns about cuts to the roads budget, cuts to health, cuts

to our local schools, and despite a massive community backlash the Liberal Government will continue with their plans to privatise our state electricity assets.

“The Liberal Party lost the faith of Central Coast residents for failing to listen to the community, and instead focusing on internal party squabbles and scandals relating to potentially illegal donations.

“Labor presented a positive plan for the Central Coast.

“We pledged more than $1 billion across the region for local roads, building new classrooms, upgrading Wyong and Gosford Hospitals, and investing in important infrastructure like the Ettalong to Umina Foreshore and a regional performing arts centre in Gosford.

“Unlike the former Liberal Members of Parliament, I will not sit idly by while millions of dollars are ripped out of our region.

“I will be a strong voice for Gosford and will stand up for local residents against continued cuts by the Liberals.”

Former Member for Gosford Chris Holstein was contacted for comment but could not be reached.

Media release, 9 Apr 2015 Kathy Smith, Labor Website, 9 Apr 2015 NSW Electoral Commission Victoria Power, 8 Apr 2015 Interviewee: Kathy Smith

Review of alcohol-free zones Gosford Council will review its alcohol-free zones after complaints that they prevent responsible social drinking that has taken place for many years without issue.

The council will investigate the possibility of timed alcohol-free

zones as a way to address the issue.

It will make representations to the NSW Government on the apparent inconsistency between the Ministerial Guidelines and the provisions of the Local Government Act. It will ask that the Guidelines

be reviewed to provide greater flexibility to councils in managing local areas.

The council has asked for staff to report on all possible solutions.

Gosford Council agenda NM.2, 24 Mar 2015 Gosford Council agenda CIT.10, 13 May 2014

Request to lift alcohol ban A petition with 204 signatures has been sent to Gosford Council by local residents who want the alcohol free zone around the Empire Bay waterfront to be lifted.

They petitioners said they did not wish to behave in an anti-social

way and police attending admitted that they were only acting on complaints about the consumption of alcohol, not behavioural issues.

They said that a drive around the waterfronts recently at Davistown, Hardys Bay and Ettalong found that people were enjoying a beer or a quiet wine without any

annoyance to others.

They asked: “Why are we being treated differently?”

The petition requested Council consider a curfew system with sensible consumption of alcohol between 12pm and 8pm.

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Despite former Member Holstein receiving more first preference votes with 20,535 to Smith’s 18,654, the distribution of preferences saw Smith finish with a total of 22,029 votes to Holstein’s 21,826.

Greens candidate Kate da Costa followed Holstein with 4346 first preference votes and a final total of 5039.

Independent Jake Cassar received 2698 first preference votes and a final total of 2856 while Christian Democratic Party candidate Andrew Church received 1091 first preference votes and a final total of 1126 and No Land Tax candidate Matthew Maroney received 938 first preference votes.

Ms Smith wrote on her Facebook page: “I will be a strong voice for the Central Coast and make sure that the people of the Central Coast are no longer forgotten and get our fair share of funding.

“Looking forward to a positive and bright future for the Central Coast,” she said.

Ms Smith said the campaign was “quite nerve-wracking”.

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Labor’s clean sweep to power Harris re-takes Mehan narrowly Wyong with a 13% wins the seat of swing to Labor The Entrance

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abor’s Yasmin Catley has been declared the winner of the state seat of Swansea with 62.98% of the vote over Liberal’s he seat of The Entrance has been abor’s David Harris has been elected declared won by Labor’s David Mehan Johanna Uidam with 37.02%. as the member for the seat of Wyong Catley received the most Gwandalan Community with 50.38% of the vote ahead of First Preference votes with Centre recorded 1,691 votes, with 58.73% of the votes over Liberal’s Liberal’s Michael Sharpe with 49.62%.

Sandra Kerr with 41.27%.

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Harris received 51.15% (23,565) of the First Preference votes followed by Kerr with 36.76% (16,936), Greens candidate Vicki Dimond with 6.71% (3,091), No Land Tax candidate Annie McGeechan with 2.02% (929), Christian Democratic Party candidate Stevan Dragojevic with 1.98% (914), Independent Noel Holt with 0.83% (348) and Independent Alex Norwick with 0.55% (252).

Harris has thanked the people of Wyong for showing faith and giving him a second term representing them in the NSW Parliament.

“I sit this morning very humbled by the support I’ve received from the people of Wyong,” Mr Harris said.

“Our team achieved a swing of around 13.3% and we got across the line with 51.1% primary votes and almost 60% two party prefererd,” Mr Harris said “I’m particularly honoured to be given a second opportunity to represent this wonderful area in Australia’s oldest Parliament.

“I take this opportunity very seriously and I’ll work my heart out for this area I love so much.

“To my family, campaign team and supporters, I couldn’t have done it without you.

“It’s been a campaign we have fought for four years since the last election count was done.”

“I pay tribute to my opponent Sandra Kerr.

“This was a tough campaign about issues like electricity privitisation and TAFE and Sandra represented her party with distinction and I wish her the best in her future roles.

“Most of all I dedicate this victory to my late friend Dayle Walker.

“Dayle was my speech writer and former teacher colleague.

“Dayle passed away from Ovarian Cancer after the last election and I miss her advice and counsel dearly.

“The work starts now for the people of Wyong and to hold the Baird Government to account – especially to ensure they deliver what they promised in the lead up to the election.

“My main priorities are to protect our important drinking water catchment, grow jobs and deliver the important infrastructure the area deserves, particularly Wyong Hospital,” Mr Harris said Ms Kerr was contacted for comment but did not respond by the time Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press.

Mr Mehan claimed the seat on Friday, April 3, after conferring with his scrutineers. ““I want to thank the people of The Entrance for honouring me with the opportunity to represent their interests in state parliament,” Mr Mehan said.

“It is my hope that I will win the respect and support of all people in the electorate regardless of their traditional political allegiances.

“Now that the Baird Coalition Government has ended the Ministerial position responsible for the Central Coast region, I want to work with all Coast representatives to ensure that promises made are delivered and that the Coast receives the attention it deserves.

“I want this to be an even better place for all of us to live, work and raise a family.

“I want to thank all those who worked so hard on our campaign.

“Many Labor Party members on the Coast have spent the last four years working towards this result.

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by Uidam on 25.91% (12,493), Independent Garry Edwards on 13.45% (6,484), Greens candidate Phillipa Parsons with 5.48% (2,818), Animal Justice Party candidate Joshua Agland on 2.91% (1,402), Independent Chris Osborne on 2.82% (1,360), Christian democratic Party candidate Luke Cubis on 2.74% (1,322) and No land Tax candidate Paul Doughty in 1.29% (624).

Central Coast voters in the Swansea electorate were able to choose from nine local polling booths.

Budgewoi Public School recorded a total of 1,618 votes, 77 of which were informal, with Catley receiving the most First Preference votes on 778, followed by Uidam on 406, Parsons on 93, Agland on 79, Edwards on 71, Cubis on 41, Osborne on 36 and Doughty on 31.

Buff Point Scout Hall received 1,627 votes, 78 of which were informal, with Catley again recording the highest amount on 776, followed by Uidam on 435, Edwards on 116, Parsons on 87, Osborne on 63, Cubis on 30, Agland on 25 and Doughty on 17.

Chain Valley Bay recorded 971 votes, 37 of which were informal, with Website, 15 Apr 2015 Catley receiving 465, Uidam NSW Electoral Commission 259, Edwards 85, Parsons Media statement, 7 Apr 2015 43, Cubis 32, Osborne 27, David Mehan, Labor Agland 18 and Doughty 5.

“Our campaign was greatly assisted by the help of volunteers from the local community and the work of local union members and the campaign run by Unions NSW and Central Coast Community Unions Alliance.

“I hope all people in The Entrance electorate enjoy this (Easter) holiday period and I look forward to working for them once the election result is officially declared,” Mr Mehan said.

Despite winning the seat, Mehan ran second to Sharpe in the number of First Preference votes received with 41.88% (20,086) to Sharpe’s 43.89% (21,049).

Greens candidate Scott Rickard received 9.37% (4,493) of the vote, followed by Christian Democratic Party candidate Hadden Ervin with 2.71% (1,301) and No Land Tax candidate Sonia Lopreiato with 2.15% (1,031).

Michael Sharpe was contacted for comment but did not respond by the time Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press.

with Catley receiving 697, Uidam 467, Edwards 200, Parsons 81, Agland 41, Osborne 40, Cubis 38 and Doughty 32.

Halekulani Hall recorded 1,530, 83 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 637. Uidam, 487, Edwards 113, parsons 84, Cubis 41, Agland 40, Osborne 30 and Doughty 15. Lake Munmorah Public School recorded 3,156 votes, 119 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 1,234, followed by Uidam on 1,060, Edwards on 322, Parsons on 156, Agland on 89, Cubis on 78, Osborne on 57 and Doughty on 41. Mannering Park Community Centre recorded 1,230 votes, 89 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 573, Uidam 250, Edwards 133, Parsons 66, Agland 39, Doughty 28, and Cubis and Osborne 26 each.

Northlakes Public School recorded 1,974, 140 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 1,027, Uidam 373, Edwards 112, Parsons 109, Agland 91, Osborne 50, Doughty 43 and Cubis 29. Summerland Point Hall recorded a total of 1,387 votes, 62 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 498, Uidam 420, Edwards 198, Parsons 63, Osborne 46, Agland 44, Cubis 29 and Doughty 27.

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Government confirms pre-election promises he newly elected Baird Government has commenced discussions with Wyong Council to map out delivery of its pre-election promises for regional spending.

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Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM met with newly designated NSW Parliamentary Secretary, Scot MacDonald MLC on the morning of Friday, April 10, to discuss the needs of the area and map out a plan to inject funding into key infrastructure projects.

“It was a very fruitful meeting with the Parliamentary Secretary and I am extremely pleased the newly elected Baird Government made Wyong Shire its first stop for planning the spending we need to transform our local area,” said the mayor.

Mr MacDonald MLC advised the mayor and general manager that Premier Baird had reinforced that the $1 billion of election promises for the region must be delivered in full

and in a timely fashion and that he must report to cabinet quarterly on the delivery of these commitments.

“The Parliamentary Secretary gave me a guarantee that preelection funding promises for Wyong Shire would be honoured and I look forward to starting planning for this much needed investment in our great community.”

Prior to the State election, Wyong Shire Council lobbied candidates around 39 key projects requiring funding from the State Government to deliver better outcomes for our community.

These projects focussed on investment in infrastructure and job creation.

“A lot of big promises were made in the lead-

up to the election and I see one of Council’s key roles going forward is to ensure they are delivered for our region,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

Key Baird Government promises included: $200 million to redevelop Wyong Hospital; $2.4 million for the Tuggerah Lakes including construction of a stone wall or groyne at The Entrance Beach; $9.1 million for new ambulance stations at Wyong and Toukley; $2 million to improve traffic flow on the Central Coast Highway at Long Jetty; two NSW Service Centres for Toukley and Wyong; and a $600 million infrastructure fund.

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Major upgrade underway for Edgewater Park ork has started this month on major improvements to a play space in Buff Point.

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Edgewater Park will be upgraded from a local play space to a district level facility, which means it has been designed to cater for a wider age group.

Wyong Council’s landscape architect Ms Katherine Simmons said the upgrade would significantly enhance the reserve.

“The play space will be bigger and better than the existing facility and new play equipment will broaden its appeal to the community,” Ms Simmons said.

“The reserve already boasts a boat ramp, barbecue facilities, boules court, shelter and furniture – upgrading this play space will improve the amenity and encourage more people to use the area.”

The $200,000 project will see state of the art equipment installed including a large

climbing unit with slides, a three-way swing, pod swing, circular spinning unit, spring toys and community art.

“As well as the new play equipment, we are installing a large shelter plus more seating and picnic tables.

“This wasn’t just Council’s idea, we had local children involved at workshops and the art elements they made will become part of the play space,” Ms Simmons added.

Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said it’s great to see a districtsize play space being built in the north of the Shire.

“We know the north needs more recreational facilities and this is just the tip of the iceberg of what we have planned.

“Just look at the success of Saltwater Creek Reserve, Long Jetty and Sohier Park,

Edgewater Park concept design

Ourimbah, as well as the all-access play space at Canton Beach.

“These facilities bring people together and that’s what we want to see,”

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Council’s director Infrastructure and Operations Mr Greg McDonald said the upgrades to the sewage pumping stations are part of Council’s long term wastewater pumping station improvement program.

“Council is committed to ensuring our residents have access to quality essential services,

including an effective sewerage system,” Mr McDonald said.

“These works are vital as our sewerage network is ageing and our Shire is growing.

“The new pumping stations will help avoid health and environmental impacts from overflows by providing additional storage capacity and emergency backup

pumps,” said Mr McDonald.

Works are expected to begin in May. The next stage of the wastewater pumping station improvement program will include Toukley, North Entrance, The Entrance, Noraville and Tuggerawong.

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mayor Cr Eaton said.

Work is expected to take up to three months to complete, weather permitting.

Edgewater Park will be

closed during the works, however, there are other play spaces in Buff Point located next to the Scout Hall in Narambi Rd, Buff Point Oval in Mootay

Close and Green Point Reserve at the eastern end of Buff Point Ave. Media release, 10 Apr 2015 Wyong Council media

Buff Point rezoning proposal withdrawn he proposed rezoning of land adjacent to Buff Point Oval has been withdrawn by Wyong Council.

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Council also resolved, at its meeting of Wednesday, April 8, to not establish affordable housing on the land.

Council supports the provision of affordable housing for the Shire’s growing population and has asked the general manager to prepare a report on opportunities

to provide this type of housing on Council owned land in traditional residential areas.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said: “We know we need more affordable housing options to meet the needs of our growing population.”

“The community has told us quite clearly this

is not to be at the expense of recreational land.

“Council has listened to the community and will be looking closely at other Council owned parcels and to encourage developers to provide affordable housing to meet this clear demand.”

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The area has a long history of flooding and a lot of work has gone into upgrading the drainage system marking a new era of urban renewal for the area.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said Wyong CBD is a hive of activity at the moment with the initial challenges of construction expected to be outweighed by the long term social and economic benefits.

“There is so much happening in the CBD at the moment,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“The pipes are all in now, the Art House is nearly halfway to completion with many of the walls now up and the footprint of the new Aldi supermarket is well underway.

“Alison Homestead is on track to finish in May and will once again be a thriving cultural centre bringing vital tourism to the area.

“By Christmas these tourists will be able to relax in the new piazza style Frank Ballance Park before taking in a show at The Art House – it is all so incredibly exciting.

“I thank the community for their patience during the works but the inconvenience of construction will soon be replaced with a definite buzz of excitement.

“It will put Wyong on the map as the centre of arts and culture on the Central Coast,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

Key projects underway in the Wyong CBD

include: $12.7 million Performing Arts and Conference Centre – The Art House; $6.8 million drainage upgrade; $1.1 million redevelopment of Frank Ballance Park; and $1 million rebuild of Alison Homestead.

These are just the Council projects with a number of private developments underway including the new Aldi supermarket, a new apartment block near the railway line, redevelopment of the Chapman Building, refurbishment of the Grand Hotel including new accommodation and a new hotel at The Old Milk Factory.

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Ausgrid workers hold Residents encouraged stop work meeting to use free graffiti

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orkers from the Ausgrid depot at Ourimbah stopped work for four hours on Wednesday, April 1, as part of their fight for improved job security ahead of Premier Mike Baird’s planned privatisation of the company.

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Their efforts also come as the company awaits a final determination from the Australian Energy Regulator that could see as many as 2,400 jobs, or nearly 40% of the workforce, cut.

The Electrical Trades Union said negotiations for a new workplace agreement have been running since September last year, with workers at the company proposing a 2.5% pay increase, consistent with the NSW Government’s public sector wage policy.

Workers held a meeting outside the Ausgrid depot at Ourimbah where they heard from local politicians.

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Graffiti being removed from a fence in Tuggerah

yong residents are encouraged to be ‘graffiti aware’ these school holidays and remove any graffiti on their property quickly using Wyong Council’s free graffiti removal kits.

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campaigned hard in the lead up to the election last weekend (March 28), knocking on more than 6,000 doors across The Entrance and Gosford electorates,” Electrical Trades Union organiser Ben Lister said.

“They also collected more than 2,500 pledges from local residents who said they would vote to stop electricity privatisation.

“Local workers also conducted high visibility activities on main roads across the region and distributed campaign information at train stations, in letterboxes and at local markets.

“The experience of power workers in Victoria was that power

privatisation led to massive job cuts, reductions to service levels, and a complete halt to apprentice training for several years.

“Ausgrid workers are determined to fight for a clause preventing forced redundancies when the Liberals sell a majority stake in the company to a private owner.

“Premier Mike Baird claims private owners won’t slash jobs and services, but his government is refusing to support a workplace agreement that would simply put that in writing,” Mr Lister said.

Media release, 1 Apr 2015 Ben Lister, Electrical Trades Union

Greens query Labor policy review

fter NSW Labor Leader Luke Foley’s statement on Sunday, April 5, that all Labor’s policies are up for review, the Central Coast Greens have called for clarity on Labor’s position on the Residents who period and there are for use on either brick experience graffiti are some simple tips and or colour bond surfaces Wallarah 2 coal mine and its last minute call for a ban on CSG drilling entitled to one free tricks residents can use and come with protective in the water catchment. graffiti removal kit per year which can be easily collected from the Civic Centre in Wyong or any library in the Wyong Shire.

Council’s community development officer Ms Shari Young said there was often a spike in graffiti over the holiday

to prevent graffiti.

“Rapid removal of graffiti is considered best practice for preventing ongoing incidents and this is why Council provide free removal kits to our residents,” Ms Young said.

“The kits are specifically developed

gloves, mask and goggles.

“Demonstration videos showing how safe and easy to use the graffiti removal kits can be viewed at Council’s website.

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“In the dying days of the State election campaign, Luke Foley announced that Labor would support a ban on CSG in the drinking water catchment of the Central Coast, and all the Labor candidates publicly stated that Labor would ban the Wallarah 2 coal mine near Wyong,” Central Coast Greens spokesperson Kate da Costa said.

“If Labor is reviewing all its policies, we are concerned that these two vital positions will be given up.

“If so, it will be clear that Labor only made promises to win votes, not to stand with the community.

“Only an immediate recommitment on both issues will be enough to satisfy the Coast.”

Ms da Costa said the

Greens presented two bills in Parliament in 2014, either of which Labor could support as an indication of their good intentions: Responsible Mining Bill 2014 (introduced in 2012, lapsed, revised and resubmitted 10/2014) and the Central Coast Water Catchments Protection Bill 2014 (March 4, 2014).

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Palmdale Cemetery Interim Management seeks to expand Committee for Art House established he Art House opening night is a step closer with the appointment of three key representatives to an interim Management Committee which will ensure the necessary systems are in place and construction is progressing while an independent company is established to run the facility.

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Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM, Community Partnerships and Planning manager Ms Julie Vaughan and Tim Cornish of Norths Construction will make up the Committee.

A formal application to form an independent company has been lodged with the Office of Local Government and is awaiting approval.

The company will be responsible for providing

opportunities for local arts and cultural groups while attracting touring shows, as well as regional public and private events including conferences, exhibitions and concerts.

An integrated ticketing system and marketing plan to promote the facility will also be developed.

Construction of the $12.7 million Art House is on track to be completed by Christmas.

Mayor Cr Eaton said: “The walls are going up and the site is a hive of activity every day – The Art House is almost here.”

“It will be a great day when we cut the ribbon and throw open the doors of this important regional facility – a milestone for Wyong Shire in our Year of Culture”.

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Tuggerawong Progress Association Hall takeover yong Council is seeking to acquire ownership of the Tuggerawong Progress Association Hall which has fallen into disrepair and the original Trustees can no longer be found.

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Council will now apply to the Minister for Local Government to take over ownership of the Hall.

Concerns have been raised about the state of the Hall and Council have

taken steps to secure the building by boarding the doors and windows.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said: “We can’t just sit on our hands and watch this Hall

deteriorate even further – it is a public safety risk at the very least.”

Media statement, 8 Apr 2015 Wyong Council media

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almdale Cemetery is seeking to expand onto an adjoining rural property providing additional space for low scale memorial walls, burial sites and plaques with associated landscaping.

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The land will need to be rezoned to allow for this expansion and Wyong Council has resolved to prepare a planning proposal to support the rezoning for consideration by the NSW Department of Planning.

The northern part of the site contains an identified Endangered Ecological Community which is in

good condition and will be protected through an environmental conservation zoning.

The Office of Water, Department of Health, the Rural Fire Service and the community will be consulted on the rezoning proposal with a further report to come back to Council.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said: “This is a

logical and sensible extension of the existing cemetery that will take over currently vacant land.”

“This a well-run regional facility that delivers a service everyone needs every so often, and its expansion will deliver enhanced services for our Shire.”

Media statement, 8 Apr 2015 Wyong Council media

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Centrelink and Medicare move to new building

The new Lake Haven Centrelink and Medicare building

ake Haven Centrelink and Medicare services now co-located in a new purpose-built service centre on Forrow Dr.

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Department of Human Services general manager Hank Jongen said: “All staff and services located at Lake Haven Shopping Centre and on Bannister Dr moved around the corner to the brand new one-stop shop on April 13.

“This new development features a more spacious waiting area with modern furnishings, access to additional self-service terminals, and shared onsite car park facilities for visitors.”

Mr Jongen said the

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taking advantage of online services and digital claiming options, meaning for many – there is no need to visit a service centre on a regular basis.

“Staff at the Lake Haven Service Centre will continue to provide face-to-face services to those who require more personalised or intensive support.”

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SW Opposition Leader Luke Foley has appointed Wyong MP David Harris as Shadow Minister for the Central Coast as part of Labor’s new front bench.

Mr Harris will also have responsibility for the important portfolio areas of Regional Development, Skills and Small Business.

The appointment of Mr Harris as the Shadow Minister for the Central Coast comes after Mike Baird axed the Central Coast portfolio from Cabinet.

“The difference between Mike Baird’s Cabinet and my Cabinet is that I want the Central Coast to have a strong voice around the decision table,” Mr Foley said.

“One of Mike Baird’s first acts following the election was to strip the Central Coast of its ministerial portfolio.

“David Harris is a much respected local MP and he is a fantastic advocate for the Central Coast who will be an invaluable member of the Labor Opposition team.

“As Shadow Minister

for Skills he will take responsibility for TAFE, which is vital for training young people and addressing the challenge of youth unemployment on the Coast.

“David will be a hardworking Shadow Minister who will dog the Baird Liberal Government relentlessly to ensure that it delivers on its election promises to the Central Coast.”

Mr Harris said he was proud and humbled by the responsibility to represent the Central Coast for Labor.

“Along with Yasmin Catley, David Mehan and Kathy Smith, I am very proud to have been elected by the people of the Central Coast to be part of Labor’s parliamentary team,” Mr Harris said.

“As the Shadow Minister for the Central Coast I will be working very closely with my Central Coast

colleagues to make sure that every single dollar that Mike Baird promised for the Central Coast will be delivered.

“The Central Coast is a fantastic place to raise a family, start a business and live our lives but we need the roads, hospitals and transport upgrades to support our growing region.

“Mike Baird made a lot of promises in the campaign – it’s important he honours those hospital, road and education promises he made to our community.

“My priority as the Shadow Minister for the Central Coast will be to fight every single day to ensure that our communities receive a fair share of investment in our public services,” Mr Harris said.

Media release, 9 Apr 2015 David Harris, Shadow Minister for the Central Coast

Roads and drainage March update he Roads and Drainage team at Wyong Council had a busy month in March with 15 local road and pavement upgrades completed and a major road rejuvenation program underway.

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Three major roads and drainage works are almost complete including: Bay Rd at Blue Bay, Panorama Ave in Charmhaven and Quinalup St in Gwandalan.

Stage 5 of the $6.8 million drainage upgrade for the Wyong CBD is

almost complete with pipes now running through Frank Ballance Park across into Hope St. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said: “Our record investment of $50 million in roads is really paying off – with every local area in the Shire getting some

attention.

“Next year we intend to spend even more, over $60 million, so better roads will become a common place sight in our Shire.”

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“The decrease in customers coming into our service centres, combined with the timing of the lease end dates at the Lake Haven Shopping Centre, has contributed to the decision to consolidate our services into the brand new Lake Haven Service Centre,” Mr Jongen said.

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Gosford and The Entrance results too close to call

Party volunteers handing out ‘how to vote’ flyers at Point Clare Public School on Election Day

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iberal candidate for the state seat of ust over 1% separates the two preferred candidates for the Seat of The Entrance Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, who is the with Labor’s David Mehan sitting on 50.65% and Liberal’s Michael Sharpe on current sitting member, could relinquish 49.35% at the time Coast Community News went to press. the seat to Labor’s Kathy Smith with less than Two candidate preferred reasonably confident was telling me there was a campaign we ran and 1% difference between the two in the Two iVotes, however, saw about the direction the big swing in my direction to extremely proud of the Candidate Preferred vote at the time Coast Sharpe ahead, but only count was heading in. start with but we couldn’t volunteers and very proud “We’re feeling pretty get ahead of ourselves. to have been working with Community News went to press on Tuesday, by 11 votes with 984 to Mehan’s 973. good but unfortunately “We celebrated at the Mike Baird.

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Smith was sitting on 50.45% (15,136) of total formal votes while Holstein was only 0.9% behind on 49.55% (14,864).

While the initial count is complete for all 34 booths in the electorate on polling day, the count continues for prepoll venues and declaration votes.

Preliminary figures for declaration votes, however, see Holstein in front with 964 to Smith’s 908.

First preference votes saw Holstein in front by 4.91% (16,512) with 42.97% to Smith’s 38.06% (14,628).

The count is still continuing for pre-poll venues and declaration votes.

Sharpe was ahead with the most first preference votes with 44.28% (19,151) followed by Mehan with 42.08% (18,197).

Greens candidate Scott Rickard received 8.96% (3,874) of the vote, followed

by Christian Democratic Party candidate Hadden Ervin with 2.66% (1,152) and No Land Tax candidate Sonia Lopreiato with 2.02% (872).

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Greens candidate Kate da Costa was voted third with 8.99% (3,454) followed by Independent Jake Cassar with 5.76% (2,212), Christian Democratic Party candidate Andrew Church with 2.31% (887) and No Land Tax candidate Matthew Maroney on 1.92% (738).

Seats will be declared on Wednesday, April 8.

Both candidates were contacted for comment, however, did not respond by the time Coast Community News went to press.

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they’re still counting and there’s still some absent votes and postal votes to count,” Mehan said.

“We’ve been ahead during the entire count but it’s not a huge margin.

“I think the party ran a pretty good campaign; one of the good aspects was all our volunteers were local.

“It’s funny in The Entrance because the early swing must have been something to do with which booths were counted.

“My campaign manager

Greens at The Entrance and I went in and some of the bowlers recognised me and wanted Labor T-shirts.

“When we left they were still drinking and they all had their T shirts on and they were dancing in front of the club band.

“It was nice to see a little bit of good humour like that,” Mehan said.

Sharpe said he remained hopeful, but acknowledged it was going to be a few more days before the final count was in.

“I’m proud of the

“I’m really pleased to see the commitment to infrastructure here on the Central Coast.

“It is very close and keeps moving around and I’m just watching the numbers; I’m hopeful,’ Sharpe said.

Seats will be declared on Wednesday, April 8.

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Minister for Employment visits inister for Employment Senator the Hon Eric Abetz visited the and in turn create their commitment to the Dole.

“I look forward to the Central Coast on Thursday, April 9, to meet with businesses additional employment providing an opportunity programme’s ongoing for young job seekers to opportunities.” and discuss the region’s employment needs.

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Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara joined Minister Abetz on a visit to the Sanitarium Factory at Berkeley Vale and the Polytech (Borg Manufacturing) at Charmhaven and met with Work for the Dole

participants at the Better Futures Hub at North Wyong and the SoCares Animal Facility at Charmhaven.

“Minister Abetz has today reconfirmed our commitment to improving employment

opportunities here on the Central Coast,” Ms McNamara said.

“The Minister’s visit to local businesses allows for one-onone discussions with those who are looking to grow their business

Ms McNamara praised the benefits of the Government’s reinvigorated Work for the Dole programme which is currently operating throughout Dobell.

“I would like to thank NovaSkill for

expansion and the important opportunities it will create for our local job seekers,” Ms McNamara concluded.

gain or retain essential employment skills and social interaction through the Work for the Dole programme.

“The Better Futures Hub and SoCares Animal facility are great examples of the many organisations to benefit from Work for

Media release, 10 Apr 2015 Luke Nayna, office of Karen McNamara MP

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Eaton to speak at National General Assembly of Local Government yong mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM will represent Wyong Council at the 2015 National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government to be held from June 14 to 17.

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The NGA provides Council with the opportunity to deliver its views and concerns as well as contribute its own experience and knowledge to debate on a broad set of national issues.

The theme for this year’s NGA is ‘Closest to the Community: Local Government in the Federation’.

Council resolved to submit two motions for consideration at the NGA. The first is that the NGA call on the Federal Government to promote investment in rural and regional Australia by way of incentives introduced into the 888 Significant Investment Visa scheme that favours investment in rural and regional

Australia.

Mayor Cr Eaton said: “This visa class requires an investment of $5 million but unlike most other business visas there is no regional version that has lower thresholds.”

“This means the majority of the investment is going into the major metropolitan areas.

“All we are asking for is a fair share of this investment - a requirement could be introduced to have at least $1 million of the $5 million invested in the regions, such as the Central Coast.

“More investment means more local jobs,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

The second motion Council will submit for the consideration at the NGA is that the

NGA call on the Federal Government to work with States and Territories to establish a national financing authority to finance local government borrowing through the issuance of infrastructure bonds to investment markets.

“Programs such as these have worked particularly well in Sweden and New Zealand and lower interest rates on our borrowing means less interest paid and savings can be put into things like roads and parks,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“I look forward to putting this critical funding issue on the national agenda.”

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Swansea voters forgotten he 30,000 voters who are residents of the Central Coast and are served by the State Electorate of Swansea were disgracefully ignored in the Friday, March 27, edition of the Central Coast Express Advocate.

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These people deserve a sincere apology from the Editor for the lack of coverage of this electorate.

As a consequence, many of these voters had no idea where they could go to cast their votes.

The newspaper gave two full pages to the following State Parliament electorates, Gosford, Terrigal, The Entrance and Wyong.

Why did the number one newspaper [?] for the Central Coast ignore 30,000 residents of this beautiful area?

G w a n d a l a n , Summerland Point, Chain Valley Bay

North and South, Lake Munmorah, Mannering Park, Doyalson North, Doyalson and Budgewoi residents must feel slighted by the lack of attention to this northern part of the Central Coast.

This is to say nothing of what the candidates for the Swansea seat must feel.

We are fortunate in Australia that we all have the democratic right to vote in the three tiers of government.

Many countries around the world are

constantly fighting for this right that we sometimes take for granted.

This complaint about the fact that the Central Coast Express has ignored the State and Federal electorates in the Northern part of the publication’s area of influence is the latest in a long line of complaints.

Can the Central Coast Express Advocate please lift their eyes and reporting to include those 30,000 residents in Northern Wyong?

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Furthermore, he told me a temporary perimeter fence is starting to be put up today (April 13) between the eagle’s nesting tree and the development site.

This fence will remain until it is decided, with full community

consultation, the details of how the area will be protected and maintained.

I was also told that talks between Council and the developer are

continuing in relation to fire management, the maintenance of the wildlife corridor etc. and that we should have a fairly clear picture as to how it’s all looking within the month.

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SES overwhelmed with flood related calls eavy rain on Easter Saturday resulted in Wyong SES rescuing four people from flood waters on Burns Rd, Ourimbah.

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Fortunately for the occupants in the car, the Wyong SES Flood Rescue Team was already onsite and, with the assistance of the Gosford SES Flood Rescue team, was able to complete a successful extraction of the occupants from the car.

“Once again, this incident highlights the danger of driving into flood water,” said Wyong Local Controller Ms Kirstin Ridgley.

“Fortunately for these people, SES were already on the scene otherwise this could have had a tragic ending.

“Burns Rd is notorious for flooding, even in moderate rain and we urge all Wyong residents to be aware not to place themselves at risk there,” Ms Ridgley said.

The Flood Rescue Team was also involved in relocating five horses to higher ground at Yarramalong.

Wyong SES responded to 61 calls for assistance over Easter with the majority of call outs on Saturday.

Most call outs were storm water related with leaking roofs, blocked gutters and drains making up the majority of jobs.

The balance of the jobs was for fallen trees and branches.

The volume of calls meant Wyong SES had to call for out of area assistance with crews from Mt Druitt, Auburn and Ryde providing valuable support.

Media release, 6 Apr 2015 Allan Benson, Wyong SES

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Murder charge added to list of charges olice have charged a person with the murder of Central Coast man has now also been charged with the murder man, Ronald Penn, who went missing almost 20 years ago.

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The man was aged 61 at the time of his disappearance in October 1995.

The last known instance of him being alive was in Sydney on October 24 that year.

Three days later on Friday, October 27, the man’s white Mazda van was found burnt-out in bushland on Berkeley Rd, Berkeley Vale.

Investigations revealed the man had only a few of his clothes and personal belongings with him when he vanished.

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

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on

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missing.

Strike Force Rankmore, comprising of officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command, was later established to investigate the man’s disappearance and suspected murder.

This has included

extensive searches of bushland, sand hills and properties in the Tuggerah Lakes area.

Strike Force Rankmore detectives have also been investigating links between this matter and the alleged shooting of a woman as she entered Wyong Local Court on November 21, 1995.

As a result of those inquiries, a then 50-yearold man was arrested in May 2014 over the shooting.

He has remained in custody since, charged with attempted murder and other matters.

Following further investigations by Strike Force Rankmore, this

of the man who went missing in 1995, along with other offences related to that incident.

The fresh charges were formally added during the man’s appearance before Gosford Local Court on Friday, March 27.

He has been remanded in custody, and is next due to appear in the same court on May 22.

A second man, aged 43, is currently before the courts over the disappearance of the 61-year-old.

He also remains in custody, charged with accessory after the fact to murder and other matters.

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Seven injured in two car crash two car crash near Doyalson on Saturday, April 4, has left three children critically ill and four adults injured.

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Emergency services were called to Wyee Rd at about 5:15pm after reports of a two car collision.

When they arrived police and ambulance paramedics found that a Holden Astra and a

Toyota Hilux utility had collided.

A five-year-old girl, nine-year-old boy and a 12-year-old boy have been left with critical

injuries.

The younger children were taken to Wyong Hospital and the 12-yearold boy was taken to John Hunter Hospital.

Local diversions were in place around the crash site and Wyee Rd was

closed to all traffic for a number of hours to allow inquiries to be carried out at the scene.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Command’s Assistant Commissioner John Hartley said this crash would leave many families changed forever.

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Welcome respite break at Camp Breakaway visit from The Doyalson Fire Brigade was one of the highlights of a weekend respite break for children with autism recently.

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Central Coast based award-winning charity Camp Breakaway held a respite break for children with autism from February 27 to March 1.

The children thoroughly enjoyed their weekend of fun, particularly Breakaway’s playground and giant jumping pillow.

The children also enjoyed motor bike rides, slip-n-slide, watergun fun, magic show, nature walk, reptile show, craft, sports and lots of games and plenty of laughter.

An estimated one in 100 people have autism spectrum disorder, that’s almost 230,000 Australians – around 3,200 people on the Central Coast.

Breakaway Board member Ms Pauline

Maniskas said: “Caring for a child with autism can be very demanding and often parents are exhausted.”

“During the weekend, the children are encouraged to socialise, make new friends and learn how to share and play in group activities.

“There was lots of fun, laughter and smiles and the fire crew were amazing with the children.”

The weekend was generously supported

by Westfield Charities, Give Me 5 for Kids and Gosford Clubs Grants.

The respite break is one of three planned for Breakaway in 2015.

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Home on The Central Coast established for the homeless

Funding for rehabilitation centres extended

he sharp increase in the number of homeless people in the Gosford and Wyong regions, especially those with a mental disability, is concerning Central Coast Coroner John Arms and welfare organisations.

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Current figures are around 1,500, with very high numbers of men, women and children sleeping in cars, parks and other dangerous and insecure locations and queueing for meals at shelters.

The Coroner and shelter managers claim not enough is being done to reduce the numbers or provide accommodation and support for those who need help.

Their assessment is that too many people afflicted by mental illness who are homeless are left to fend for themselves on the streets or in boarding houses or hostels without proper care.

A new organisation called ‘Home on The Central Coast’ has launched an action campaign to convince both the Federal and State Governments to release more funding in their forthcoming budgets to correct the problem and cater for the people in need.

The Coroner, who is co-chair of ‘Home on the Central Coast’ said the organisation wants to provide independent self-contained rental accommodation with professional community support by local service organisations.

“We have a model that has been tested in other cities and has provided a successful route for returning people to the community who have been homeless and have a mental disability,” Mr Arms said.

“The model encourages residents to be self-reliant and active participants in the community without being isolated in an institutional style format or a burden on carers, many of whom are elderly parents.

“There is the need for an action plan by Government to get things moving”, Mr Arms said.

Recently a series of personal representations have been made by

Home board members to local Federal and State Members of Parliament suggesting solutions and requesting funding to set up a similar accommodation programme in the GosfordWyong region.

Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara said she would raise the project with the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield to see if funding could come from the Australian Disability Insurance Scheme and from other grants earmarked to assist the homeless.

Former State Member for Gosford Chris Holstein has also been supportive.

He has made representations to various Ministers seeking tangible support and locating suitable land.

His replacement in Parliament Kathy Smith MP has advised Home Central Coast Co-Chair Jennifer Mackellin that she saw strong merit in the project and would make every effort to get it up and running.

Media release, 16 Apr 2015 William Love, Home on the Central Coast

Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara visiting The Glen – Central Coast Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre

ember for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara visited The Glen – Central Coast Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre on Friday, April 10, to announce an extension of Federal Government funds to continue alcohol and drug treatment programmes on the Central Coast.

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“The Glen Centre is one of three organisations that will share in $587,670 of funding to assist individuals and families affected by substance abuse,” Ms McNamara said.

The Glen has received $129,220, while the Kamira Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services has received $340,000 and Yerin Aboriginal Health Services Inc. (Eleanor Duncan Centre) has received $118,450.

“Extending the funding

for another 12 months will provide clarity and certainty for our local service providers while the Government undertakes a comprehensive review of the drug and alcohol treatment services sector.”

Ms McNamara said that the funding announcement would provide valuable support to the Government’s National Ice Taskforce, unveiled by the Prime Minister recently.

“Tackling the ice scourge that is harming

so many communities is a top priority for myself and the Federal Government,” Ms McNamara said.

“Locally, ice and methamphetamine has overtaken alcohol as the number one drug addiction with usage increasing 112% over the past two years.

“With this huge increase in use, we are witnessing more examples

of where ice is ruining individuals, destroying families and harming our local community.

“I will continue to work closely with the many outstanding organisations we have here in Dobell, such as the Glen Centre, to ensure that we provide the necessary assistance to those in need of alcohol and drug treatment,” Ms McNamara concluded.

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ANZAC Centenary Schools Competition winners announced he winners of Wyong Council’s ANZAC Centenary Schools Competition were announced at a presentation on the morning of Thursday, March 26.

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Local high school students were given the opportunity to enter two competitions as part of Council’s ANZAC Centenary Committee’s schedule of community programs and events to commemorative this significant milestone in Australia’s history.

The schools’ competition was run in partnership with local RSL Clubs who contributed to the prize pool and had a seat on the judging panel.

Fifty-seven entries were received across the two competition areas.

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the judging panel was overwhelmed by the high calibre of entries and thanked all students for their interest in the

ANZAC legacy and its place in Shire history.

“It’s terrific to see so many of our young people truly engaged with ANZAC history and their interest and understanding certainly shone through in the calibre of entries.

“They should all be congratulated for their outstanding efforts,” he said.

The Creative Expression Competition encouraged students to explore the ANZAC legend through creative writing, visual arts and digital media.

The winners and runners-up in the Creative Expression Competition were: Creative Writing Winner – Hannah Boss, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary Campus;

Creative Writing Runner Up – Anjuna Lincoln, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary Campus; Visual Arts Winner – Gabrielle Graham-Hayes, Mackillop Catholic College; Visual Arts Runner Up – Sophie Loria, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary Campus; Digital Media Winner – Breeanna Knight, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary Campus; Digital Media Runner Up – Georgia Wilkie, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary Campus.

The Group Research Project encouraged students to form research groups and focus on what the ANZAC legend, ANZAC Day and the history of conflict means to the local area and how it has impacted on the

Courtney Neilson, Courtney McDermott, Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton and Kaleigh Croser

Shire.

The winning entry was from Wyong High School.

Winners and runners up in the Creative Expression Competition received iPads.

Winners of the Group

Research project will be off to Canberra on ANZAC Day for a three night stay including attendance at the Dawn Service and ANZAC Day National Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial with VIP seating.

Winning entries will be displayed at Council as part of its ANZAC Centenary commemorations in the lead up to ANZAC Day. Media release, 26 Mar 2015 Wyong Council media

Commemorative medallions presented he Doyalson - Wyee RSL Sub-Branch visited Northlakes High School on Tuesday, March 31, to attend the school’s ANZAC assembly to mark the centenary of the landing on Gallipoli of Australian and New Zealand soldiers on April 25, 1915.

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Three students gave a speech on Australians on the western front and one student played the trumpet for the last post before students stood facing the west for one minute of silence and then sang the national

anthem.

All students were presented with an ANZAC Commemorative medallion.

S u b - b r a n c h representative Jim Garraway was given the job of coordinating the

project and coming up with a suitable design.

Explaining aspects of the medallion, Mr Garraway said: “The rising sun at the top of the medallion is a miniaturised replica of those worn by our

soldiers in WWI.” “The Flanders Poppy is in recognition of all Australians who fought in that war and the imagery of Simpson and his donkey on the medallion is an exemplification of what the words, ‘The ANZACs’, should mean to all Australians.

“On the back of the medallion is an image

of the Lone Pine, which stood throughout the Gallipoli conflict as a symbolic beacon of survival.

“The words ‘courage, mateship, endurance and sacrifice’, are the finest attributes to which any serviceman or woman can aspire.

“The black ribbon is printed with those

immortal words ‘THE ANZACS’, which bear a special significance in honour of those who made the supreme sacrifice,” Mr Garraway said.

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Kathy Smith wins by just 203 votes Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has been declared the winner of the seat following a close count with a final result of 50.23 per cent compared with Liberal candidate Chris Holsten’s 49.77 per cent.

Despite former Member Holstein receiving more first preference votes with 20,535 to Smith’s 18,654, the distribution of preferences saw Smith finish with a total of 22,029 votes to Holstein’s 21,826.

Greens candidate Kate da Costa followed Holstein with 4346 first preference votes and a final total of 5039.

Independent Jake Cassar received 2698 first preference votes and a final total of 2856 while Christian Democratic Party candidate Andrew Church received 1091 first preference votes and a final total of 1126 and No Land Tax candidate Matthew Maroney received 938 first preference votes.

Ms Smith wrote on her Facebook page: “I will be a strong voice for the Central Coast and make sure that the people of the Central Coast are no longer forgotten and get our fair share of funding.

“Looking forward to a positive and bright future for the Central Coast,” she said.

Ms Smith said the campaign was “quite nerve-wracking”.

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“We did everything we could.

“We spoke to thousands of people.

“I got lots of opinions and there

Seawall to cost $900,000 Gosford Council has accepted a tender to build a seawall at the Lance Webb Reserve in Ettalong.

The works, costing more than $900,000, will include the construction of a new rock revetment, beach access ramp and stairs, and stabilisation of existing stormwater outlets along the reserve.

Council accepted the tender from Cooma company The JDS Group Pty Ltd. The JDS Group Pty Ltd is a design, construction and

engineering company undertaking a wide variety of quality assured - controlled major and minor contracts, primarily for State and Federal Governments and Local Government clients, throughout NSW, Queensland and Victoria.

According to the report by Council’s department of community growth, they have completed many similar projects and come highly recommended from previous clients.

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are lots of things that need fixing.

“What this election has shown is that the Central Coast shouldn’t be taken for granted.

“The Liberals swept our region at the 2011 election but failed to listen to local concerns about cuts to the roads budget, cuts to health, cuts

to our local schools, and despite a massive community backlash the Liberal Government will continue with their plans to privatise our state electricity assets.

“The Liberal Party lost the faith of Central Coast residents for failing to listen to the community, and instead focusing on internal party squabbles and scandals relating to potentially illegal donations.

“Labor presented a positive plan for the Central Coast.

“We pledged more than $1 billion across the region for local roads, building new classrooms, upgrading Wyong and Gosford Hospitals, and investing in important infrastructure like the Ettalong to Umina Foreshore and a regional performing arts centre in Gosford.

“Unlike the former Liberal Members of Parliament, I will not sit idly by while millions of dollars are ripped out of our region.

“I will be a strong voice for Gosford and will stand up for local residents against continued cuts by the Liberals.”

Former Member for Gosford Chris Holstein was contacted for comment but could not be reached.

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Review of alcohol-free zones Gosford Council will review its alcohol-free zones after complaints that they prevent responsible social drinking that has taken place for many years without issue.

The council will investigate the possibility of timed alcohol-free

zones as a way to address the issue.

It will make representations to the NSW Government on the apparent inconsistency between the Ministerial Guidelines and the provisions of the Local Government Act. It will ask that the Guidelines

be reviewed to provide greater flexibility to councils in managing local areas.

The council has asked for staff to report on all possible solutions.

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Request to lift alcohol ban A petition with 204 signatures has been sent to Gosford Council by local residents who want the alcohol free zone around the Empire Bay waterfront to be lifted.

They petitioners said they did not wish to behave in an anti-social

way and police attending admitted that they were only acting on complaints about the consumption of alcohol, not behavioural issues.

They said that a drive around the waterfronts recently at Davistown, Hardys Bay and Ettalong found that people were enjoying a beer or a quiet wine without any

annoyance to others.

They asked: “Why are we being treated differently?”

The petition requested Council consider a curfew system with sensible consumption of alcohol between 12pm and 8pm.

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oldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club will participate in the ANZAC Day Centenary Ceremony in Turkey this month.

Seventeen of the Club’s lifesavers, including two junior ambassadors, have left for Gallipoli as part of the Soldiers Beach Gallipoli Centenary Expedition to take part in the commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Australian landings at ANZAC Cove.

The team departed on April 12 and will participate, along with 50 other Australian, New Zealand and Turkish crews, in a 62km surfboat marathon along the Gallipoli coastline.

They will also provide skills training and education to junior members of the newly formed Turkish Surf Lifesaving Clubs, who have been mentored by Australian Lifesavers since their inception in 2009.

During the same period, the team will visit the gravesites of relatives who did not return from the Gallipoli campaign.

Wallarah 2 Coal Project community manager Mr Peter Smith said that the organisation’s Community Grants Program was designed to support local initiatives that added value to the region.

“We are thrilled to be in a position to support an initiative such as this.

“It is my understanding that surf lifesaving is indelibly marked with the influence of the ANZACS - from their March Past and identifiable red and yellow caps through to their commitment to sacrifice so that others may live - all of which have their roots in the culture of the men and women of the first Australian Imperial Force.

“This expedition to be undertaken by the Soldiers Beach Surf Lifesaving Club provides an opportunity to recognise the efforts of the many Australians who put country before self, whilst at the same time celebrating the many volunteer lifesavers around the country who keep our beaches safe,” he added.

Shane Walker from Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club said: “We are proud and honoured to be acting as representatives of our region as we travel to Gallipoli and pay our

respects.”

“The primary purpose of the project is to ensure that the connection between the ANZACs and surf lifesaving is appropriately acknowledged and that it will continue to be recognised for generations to come.

“To this end, members of the crew have organised a series of presentations on the expedition and their individual experiences at forums such as sponsors’ meetings and local meetings of The Returned and Services League branches, in anticipation of our return, so that we may

share our story and that of the ANZACs with the community.

“Junior ambassadors will similarly make presentations to local schools and youth groups.

“We are grateful for the support of organisations such as the Wallarah 2 Coal Project, whose grant has played a role in making the opportunity to travel to Gallipoli and pay our respects a reality, for us as individuals, for our Club and for the greater Central Coast region.”

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Richard Leslie Goldsmith Private Richard Leslie Goldsmith was born in Maitland and lived in Wollombi.

He was a 20-year-old labourer who took the Oath to join the Army on August 28, 1914, in Kensington.

Goldsmith was appointed Private of the A Company 3rd Battalion on August 29.

On April 5, 1915, he was posted to the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, and on June 19, embarked on ‘Achia’ for Gallipoli.

On July 31, Goldsmith was wounded at ANZAC Cove.

In a letter to Goldsmith’s mother Ms Edith Goldsmith on August 16, the Secretary Defence stated that her son’s wounds were not reported as serious.

However, Goldsmith had died of his wounds on August 1, and was buried at Beach Cemetery the same day.

In February 1918, Goldsmith’s effects were returned to his mother, including a cleaning kit, a notebook, cards, photos, a gift tin, two handkerchiefs and a brush.

Goldsmith was awarded the 1914 - 15 Star, the British War Medal, the Victory Medal and qualified for the Memorial Plaque and Memorial Roll.

Leonard Jean Kelle Private Leonard Jean Kelle was born in Mononga.

He was a 34-year-old carrier who took the Oath to join the Army on January 13, 1915, in Liverpool.

Kelle joined the 1st Battalion, Gallipoli Peninsula, on May 30, and suffered a gunshot wound in the arm shortly after, on June 6.

He rejoined the Battalion on July 17, but was reported missing in action on August 14.

On June 8, 1916, the Court of Enquiry held in the field of France determined that Kelle had been killed in action on August 11, 1915.

On December 20, 1918, Kelle’s sisters Ms Agnes Kelle Baxter wrote a letter to the Military Base Records Department that stated

some sort of connection to the “Some worked on properties suggests that they met the Wyong area which is not all and in business and maybe were criteria, used back then, for that easily explained by looking only here a short while. inclusion on the memorial.” at the army personnel records,” “The fact that their name appears on the Wyong Cenotaph “The 14 local boys all had said Mr Selwood.

these accounts of their war and future events. service and sacrifice will be All of the soldiers featured on displayed throughout the the six banners have their name local area at various venues on the Wyong Cenotaph.

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that she had spoken to some of her brother’s former Army mates and they told her he had not been killed but had been taken prisoner, and asked the military to explain.

The Military replied on January 10, 1919, stating that their latest reports were that he was killed in action.

Findings of the Court of Enquiry showed that there was no reason to doubt this, and there was no record of Kelle having been a prisoner of war.

In May 1921, Kelle’s father Mr Albert Kelle wrote to the Base Records Office in Melbourne, providing information that his son was officially reported missing after the Lone Pine charge, and was indeed reported killed.

“Since his return to Sydney, the Chaplain Major McKenzie of the 1st Division told us he was near our boy when he was killed,” he said.

“He buried him with many other soldiers at Brown’s Dip Cemetery.”

Kelle was awarded the 1914/15 Star, the British War Medal, the Victory Medal and qualified for the Memorial Plaque and Memorial Roll.

William John Woodbury Trooper William John Woodbury was born in Wyong.

He was an 18-year-old baker when he took the Oath to join the Army on March 8, 1915, in Liverpool.

On May 15, Woodbury was transferred from Training Squadron in Liverpool to the 7th Reinforcements of the 7th Australian Light Horse.

Woodbury embarked at Sydney on ‘H.M.T.S. A51 Chieka’ on June 7, and took on the strength of the 7th Battalion of the 7th Australian Light Horse on October 2, at the Gallipoli Peninsula.

On October 19, Woodbury was killed in action at the ANZAC Gallipoli Peninsula.

He was buried at Shell Green on October 19.

In February of 1916, Woodbury’s effects were

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returned to his mother, including a belt, a metal ring, a notebook, six coins and a letter.

Woodbury was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal, the Victory Medal and qualified for the Memorial Plaque and Memorial Roll.

John George Tarrant Sergeant John George Tarrant was born in Mudgee and lived in Wyong.

He was a 21-year-old baker who took the Oath to join the army on March 22, 1915, in Liverpool.

On the same day, Tarrant was appointed Private of the 20th Battalion, 5th Brigade.

Tarrant landed in Gallipoli from troop transport ‘Osmanieh’ on August 22, however, he was evacuated to Alexandra on ‘HMS Mars’ on December 20.

He disembarked in Marseilles, France, on March 23.

On July 5, 1916, Tarrant was promoted to Lance Corporal in France, and was later wounded in action, with a gunshot wound to his left hand on August 2.

Tarrant returned to duty on August 17 and was promoted to full Corporal.

Later that year, on November 15, Tarrant was wounded in action for the second time, suffering a gunshot wound to the knee.

He was transferred to England and admitted to the 5th General Hospital in London on November 18.

On February 8, 1918, Tarrant was discharged from duty, and later that year, on August 31, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

The citation reads: “During operations at Mont St. Quentin on August 31, 1918, he located a strong post which was causing causalities.”

“He immediately worked along an embankment, bombed and charged the strong post single handed, putting two machine guns out of action and killing or capturing the crews.”

On November 1, 1919, Tarrant left England to return to Australia on H.T Nestor.

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On March 12, 1920, he was discharged from the Australian Imperial Force.

He lived to retirement in Wyong.

As well as the Distinguished Conduct Medal, Tarrant was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

who took the Oath to join the Army on July 26, 1915, in Newcastle.

On the same day, Crane was, like his other brother, appointed Private at the Liverpool Depot 9th Reinforcements, 13th Battalion.

On November 9 of the same year, Crane embarked at Sydney on ‘H.M.A.T. A70 Ballarat’ for Egypt.

On March 9, Crane’s Battalion took on the strength of the 4th Brigade Australian Machine Coy at Tel-el Kebir.

On June 1, Crane was free to join the British Expeditionary Force, embarking in Alexandria, Egypt and disembarking on June 9, at Marseilles, France.

On October 10, Crane was appointed Lance Corporal in the field.

On April 11, 1917, Crane was killed in action.

Crane was awarded the 191415 Star, the British War Medal, the Victory Medal and qualified for the Memorial Plaque and Memorial Roll.

in Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension.

Redgate’s effects were dispatched to his parents, including a wallet, cards, a photo, a letter, badges, a purse, one coin and a crucifix.

However, this package was lost at sea with all cargo due to enemy action.

Redgate received the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal, the Victory Medal and the brochure ‘Where the Australians Rest’.

Randell was transferred to the 2nd Infantry Battalion.

On October 6, he was wounded in action, suffering shotgun wounds to the right forearm, chest and shoulder.

The next day, he was transferred to England and was admitted to Boscombe Military Hospital.

Randell was returned to France via Folkstone on June 12, 1918.

On August 23, Randell was killed in action.

He was buried in the Health Cemetery, Harbonieres, France, on September 24.

In a letter sent to Randell’s parents, the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Australian Battalion said: “Randall was killed near St. Martins Wood, East of Proyart, shortly after his Battalion had consolidated after an attack.”

“A shell had landed in a dugout which Randell and four others were occupying, killing him and three of the others instantaneously, all being badly knocked about.

“A cross, built by the pioneer section of the 2nd Battalion, was placed on his grave by his brother, Corporal Randell.”

The Military was unable to return any of Randell’s effects to his parents as none of them had survived his death.

Randell was awarded the British War Medal, the Victory Medal and qualified for the Memorial Plaque and Memorial Roll.

Hector Philip Crane Private Hector Philip Crane was born and lived in Wyong.

He was a 23-year-old labourer who took the Oath to join the Army on May 11, 1915.

On June 1 of the same year, Crane was appointed Private of the Liverpool Depot 9th Reinforcements, 13th Battalion.

He embarked at Sydney on ‘H.M.A.T. A70 Ballarat’ on September 6, and took on the strength of the 3rd Battalion on November 11.

Crane disembarked from ‘Ex Sinla’ at Alexandria, Egypt, on December 12.

On February 2, Crane’s Battalion took on the strength of the 55th Battalion at Telel Kebir, and then embarked on ‘Celedonian’ at Alexandria on June 19, to join the British Expeditionary Force.

Crane disembarked at Marseilles, France, on June 29.

On March 15, 1917, Crane was wounded in action, being bruised and crushed and suffered a buried shell.

Crane died of his wounds a few days later, on March 17, and was buried at Dermancourt Communal Cemetery in France.

In the November of 1917, Crane’s effects were returned to his mother Ms Eliza Crane, which included an identity disc, letters, photos, note wallet, card, calendar and a knife.

Crane was awarded the 191415 Star, the British War Medal, the Victory Medal and qualified for the Memorial Plaque and Memorial Roll.

George Robert Crane Lance Corporal George Robert Crane, younger brother of Private Hector Philip Crane, was born and lived in Wyong.

He was a 21-year-old labourer

William Henry Redgate Private William Henry Redgate was born in Benalla, VIC. He was a 24-year-old labourer who took the Oath to join the Army on August 5, 1915.

Redgate was appointed to the 19th Battalion, and embarked for overseas on a transport ship ‘Euripides’ on November 11.

He was transferred to the 4th Battalion, on February 14, 1916, and embarked at Alexandria on ‘H T Simla’ on March 23.

After disembarking at Marseilles, France, on March 30, Redgate was appointed Lance Corporal on arrival in Belgium on September 1.

On November 24, Redgate reverted to Private at his own request.

He then suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder and loin in battle on December 30, and was sent to England to recover.

On May 17, 1917, he rejoined the 4th Battalion.

Almost a year later, on April 18, 1918, Redgate was killed in action in France, and was buried

Alfred Stanley Atkins Private Alfred Stanley Atkins was born in Urunga.

He was a 24-year-old labourer when he took the Oath to join the Army on January 17, 1916, in Liverpool.

In the same year, Atkins was made a Private in the 3rd Battalion on May 16 and embarked at Sydney on ‘Wiltshire’ for Plymouth, England, on August 22.

On August 30, Atkins was reported sick at Fremantle with mumps, and after recovering, he re-embarked on ‘Suffolk’ on October 10.

Atkins disembarked at Plymouth on December 2 and was then transferred to the 11th Battalion on December 21.

On the same day, Atkins was admitted to Fargo Military Hospital with Broncho Pneumonia, passing away on December 27.

Kenneth George Randell Private Kenneth George Randell was born in Galston.

He was a 21-year-old labourer who took the Oath to join the Army on April 10, 1916, in Sydney.

On April 18, Randell was appointed Private at the Depot Camp in Armidale, 7th Reinforcements, 33rd Battalion.

Later that year, on November 11, he embarked in Sydney on ‘Suevic’, and disembarked at Davenport, England, on January 30, 1917.

On May 22, Randell left Southampton, England, for France, with the 14th Training Battalion.

Upon arriving on August 24,

Thomas Dwyer Private Thomas Dwyer was born in Glebe.

He was a 26-year-old teamster when he took the Oath to join the Army on August 7, 1916, at Sydney Showground.

Dwyer was appointed Private in the 1st Battalion that embarked from Sydney on ‘SS Port Nicholson’ on November 8.

He disembarked at Devonport, England, on January 10, 1917, before proceeding to France via ‘SS Victoria’ on February 15.

On October 3, later that year, Dwyer was killed in action in Belgium.

Dwyer received a Memorial

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Plaque, issued by His Majesty’s Government as a memorial to those who made the supreme sacrifice in connection with the War of 1914-1918.

Dwyer also received the British War Medal, the Victory Medal, the brochure ‘Where the Australians Rest’, as well as the Memorial Scroll and Memorial Plaque.

Dwyer’s name is inscribed on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Richard George Buckton Private Richard George Buckton was born in Wyong.

He was a 24-year-old labourer who took the Oath the join the Army on October 7, 1916, in Newcastle.

On November 1, Buckton was assigned a Private of the 4th Training Battalion.

A few days later, on November 11, he embarked at Sydney on ‘H.M.A.T. Suevic’.

Buckton disembarked at Devonport, England, and then to Larkhill on January 30, 1917.

On June 3, he proceeded to France via Folkstone as reinforcements to the 4th Battalion.

There is evidence that Buckton rewrote his will on June 6, bequeathing all of his personal estate to his mother Ms Mary Buckton.

There are no further records of his service.

James Arthur Farrell Private James Arthur Farrell was born and lived in Wyong.

He was a 19-year-old labourer who took the Oath to join the Army on October 8, 1916, in Newcastle.

Farrell was appointed Private at the Newcastle Depot Battalion, 23rd Regiment, 4th Battalion, on October 16.

On November 11, Farrell embarked at Sydney on ‘H.M.A.T. A29 Suevic’, and disembarked at Devonport, England, on January 30, 1917.

On August 13, Farrell left Southampton, England, and proceeded to France, taking on the strength of the 4th Battalion as replacement on September 1.

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On March 23, Farrell left for England on leave, however, he was recalled on March 30.

On April 6, he was wounded in action.

A letter sent on April 30 to Farrell’s father Mr James Farrell from the Officer I/C Base Record, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, stated that Farrell had been reported wounded, however in the absence of further reports, it was assumed that a satisfactory process was being maintained.

Farrell had died of his wounds on April 18.

He was buried in Ebblinghem Military Cemetery new Hazelbrouck, France.

In the June of the same year, Farrell’s effects were returned to his father including a cotton reel, tin box, razor, comb, letters and a writing pad cover.

Farrell was awarded the British War Medal, the Victory Medal and qualified for the Memorial Plaque and Memorial Roll.

Edgar Roy Waters Private Edgar Roy Waters was born in Hamilton, Newcastle.

He was a 19-year-old school teacher who took the Oath to join the Army on December 2, 1916, at Sydney Showground.

On the same day, Waters was appointed Private ‘G’ at the Machine Gun Company Depot.

On May 15, 1917, Waters was appointed to the 5th Machine Gun Company, and on June 21, he embarked at Melbourne on ‘Suevic’.

Waters disembarked at Liverpool, England, on November 26.

Upon his arrival in France on January 1, 1918, Waters was appointed to the 20th battalion.

On March 7, Waters was reported missing.

On October 19, Court of Enquiry reported that Waters was killed in action on the day he was reported missing.

In his statement made on October 9, Private McKay of the 20th Battalion AIF said: “I was in the line on March 7, the date that Waters was reported missing, but neither spoke to or saw him.”

“On or about March 9, I had

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his gas helmet given to me and his name was on the same.

“This is all I know concerning Private Waters.”

Waters was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

Waters’ mother, Ms Hannah Waters, received a Memorial Plaque, Memorial Scroll and the ‘Where the Australians Rest’ brochure.

Waters’ name is also inscribed on the Villers-Bretonneaux Memorial in France.

Gilbert Harding Private Gilbert Harding was born in Parramatta and lived in Kanwal.

He was a 36-year-old orchardist who took the Oath to join the Army on March 21, 1917, in Sydney.

Harding was appointed to the 1st Infantry Depot Battalion in Liverpool a few days later, on March 21.

He embarked at Melbourne on ‘H.M.A.T. Clan Mac Gillivray’ with the 3rd Battalion on May 10, and disembarked at Plymouth, England, on July 28.

In the same year, Harding was appointed to the 1st Training Battalion in Durrington on August 4, before embarking at Southampton and proceeding to Havre, France, on November 20.

On August 14, 1918, Harding was wounded in action by shells to the legs, arms and head.

Harding passed away the next day from his wounds.

On April 18, 1918, Harding was buried at the Daours Communal Cemetery, France, by Chaplain Rev. F.B. Thurlow.

In September of that year, Harding’s effects were returned to his wife Ms Edith Harding, including a purse, two coins, two letters, photos and cards.

Harding was awarded the British War Medal, the Victory Medal and qualified for the Memorial Plaque and Memorial Roll.

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Education

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International recognition Permaculture for educational education workshops animation being held ermaculture Central Coast will hold its monthly information evening Deep Ecology and Permaculture on Tuesday, April 21, at Tuggerah Hall.

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hat started as a small tool for Wyong Council to educate the community on the importance of the Tuggerah Lakes estuary has now been recognised internationally.

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The Love Our Living Lakes animation was created to educate the community’s understanding of the pressures on the estuary and how they can help improve the health of the lakes.

Council’s Waterways and Asset Management manager Mr Luke Sulkowski said the animation has received positive feedback from not only the community but visitors and film festival organisers.

“I can’t believe how a small animation on our lakes is now being shown around the world,” Mr Sulkowski said.

“We are constantly receiving feedback from the community who have seen it in our local cinemas and want to do more.

“We have had one group ask for the animator’s details so they can engage them for a project and another group was so inspired by the message, they want to be part of promoting estuary management as well as being involved in ground works.

“The video was created to provide an overview of the issues facing the estuary through a professional eye-catching production and to deliver key messages about how individuals can help improve the health of the lakes by changing small behaviours – with something as little as putting grass clippings in the bin,” Mr Sulkowski said.

The animation can be seen before every movie at Metro Cinemas, Lake Haven, and before selected films at Greater Union Cinemas, Tuggerah.

The video has also been a part of a number of film festivals.

It was officially selected for the Golden Kuker International Animation Festival in Bulgaria in their Eco Strand; named Runner Up in the Footsteps Eco Film Festival in Sydney; and My Hero Film International Film Festival in the United States wants it to be included at their festival after seeing it online.

Council’s mayor Cr

Doug Eaton OAM is encouraging residents to go along and see the animation.

“If you’re planning on seeing a movie, make sure you grab your seat early to check out this great animation on our lakes,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“It really puts it in perspective how the little things we do can have such a big impact on the health of our lakes.

“Maintaining the health of Tuggerah Lakes is a priority for Council and the community want to see more being done – but there is also a number of things you can do at home to help complement these works and the video shows that.

“We want people to love living here and maintaining the health of Tuggerah Lakes is a big part of that,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

The video was produced by award winning Sydney animation company The Magnificent Itch.

Media release, 1 Apr 2015 Wyong Council media

Permaculture educates, shares experience and knowledge, and helps others develop a sustainable lifestyle using permaculture ethics and principles.

This month’s information evening will feature Australian environmentalist Mr John Seed who will explain the concept of deep ecology and how it binds us all together - human beings and nature.

This idea also helps us have a different outlook on the way we conduct our life and our true impact on the planet.

In a time when

communities are coming together to save the eagle’s nest, claim for ecologically valuable land to be a national park, or to oppose coal mining and coal seam gas, Permaculture Central Coast suggest that we can find solace and solutions in deep ecology.

Mr Seed is the founder of the Rainforest Information Centre, which successfully campaigned to save the sub-tropical rainforests of NSW. He is a prominent figure in the deep ecology movement and is also the co-creator of the Council of All Beings.

Also this month, the group will be carrying out its monthly activity of exploring permaculture principles to guide us through change.

This facilitator led

discussion will explore how to ‘Creatively use and respond to change’.

The activity will lead to brainstorming on how the principle of ‘creatively use and respond to change’ can help the way we operate our daily lives and how we manage our garden or our land.

Permaculture Central Coast activities coordinator Ms Alexia Martinez said: “We often associate permaculture with organic gardening and really, there’s more to it than that.”

“These free educational workshops are helping people access the deeper meaning and applications of permaculture.”

This event will be held on Sunday, April 26, in Jilliby.

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Impact Youth Forum targets future leaders

Aspring leaders at the Impact Youth Forum

Tilly Gittins and Curtis Long with mayor Cr Doug Eaton

ighty of Wyong’s young aspiring leaders attended the Impact Youth Forum at Wyong Council on Tuesday, March 31, to hear about how they can become change makers, world shakers and future global leaders.

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Aspring leaders at the Impact Youth Forum

The Wyong Action Team (WAT) has delivered a highly successful second consecutive Impact Youth Forum to local youth from 11 high schools across the Shire.

Council’s youth officer Ms Lyn Cooper said the forum was an initiative of WAT 2015 and targeted students in years 7-11 who have been identified by their teachers as having leadership potential.

“Much of the forum content focused on identifying students’ unique potential, leadership skills and talents and how to harness this to reach their goals,” Ms Cooper said.

“Reach, an organisation that supports young people to get the most out of life, delivered two workshop sessions aimed at identifying leadership skills, improving selfawareness and levels of optimism, greater peer

connection and enhanced feelings of meaning and engagement.

“Recently named NSW Young Achiever of the Year for Community Services and local Bateau Bay student, Maddison O’Grady-Lee, delivered her award winning workshop about mental health awareness – called ‘It’s All About MI’ (mental illness).

“Maddi shared her own very personal story and provided ideas on ways young people can help others suffering from anxiety and depression,” Ms Cooper said.

The Impact Youth Forum is a lead up event to Youth Week which kicked off on the Central Coast on April 10 with events and activities running through to April 19.

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100 Years of Long Jetty mural unveiled

Tenders called for regional Sk8 Park at Bateau Bay

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Cr Lynne Webster, mayor Cr Doug Eaton, Cr Adam Troy, Cr Lisa Matthews and Cr Lloyd Taylor with the Long Jetty Centenary cake

he Long Jetty at Long Jetty is turning 100 and Wyong Council celebrated this milestone on Wednesday, April 15, with the official opening of a public mural.

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The ‘100 Years of Long Jetty’ mural includes a series of images which tell the story of Long Jetty from its first days of public use in 1915 to the iconic tourist attraction it is today.

Council’s manager of Community and Cultural Programs Mr Glenn Cannard said Council had been overwhelmed by the response from the community to the call for

images and stories of the jetty.

“We received over 300 images and approximately 80 will form part of the mural.

“All images will be preserved as a permanent record of the evolution of this historic tourist attraction,” he said.

“We have been working closely with the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society on

the design and content of the mural and they have contributed 150 photos from their own records.

“The Long Jetty holds a very special place in the hearts and memories of locals and tourists alike and this public mural is a great way to showcase the jetty as a cornerstone of our community.”

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yong Council is planning to build a regional Sk8 Park at Bateau Bay - one of the biggest in the region.

The new facility is part of Council’s Sk8 Strategy for the Shire.

Council’s Open Space and Recreation manager Mr Brett Sherar said Council was delivering on its commitment to build recreational facilities the community want and need.

“We looked at 13 sites across the Shire and Bateau Bay proved to be the first choice for the community due to its central location being close to shops and transport links with plenty of parking.

“Everyone knows the Bateau Bay site as EDSACC – a recreational hub that hosts a number of sports such as rugby league, soccer, cricket, netball, basketball, oztag, touch football, tennis and croquet – and now it will have a state-of-the-art skate park.

“The sk8 park will become the new heart

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of EDSACC and complement the existing facilities.

“It will be designed on a highly visible and noisy section of vacant land next to the Central Coast Highway, where a lot of young people already gather between the school, sporting facilities, shopping centre and bus stop.

“The Sk8 Park will enhance the local sporting area and has the potential to host national events in combination with existing events in Sydney and Newcastle as a circuit.

“Our park will be aimed at all riders from inexperienced to professional.

“We are confident it will become a major social focus for the Shire,” Mr Sherar said.

Council is currently calling for tenders for the design and construction of this major facility at the EDSACC sporting precinct.

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Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said he had been advocating for a regional facility of this nature for some time and it’s great to see these dreams become a reality.

“The community have been asking for a regional sk8 facility for years, and now we have the money in the budget to make it happen,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“This new facility has the potential to attract major events to the Shire – which means more tourism for the area.

“We know how important tourism is to our economy, particularly in creating local jobs for our young people.

“I can’t wait for this facility to be built and see the Shire become the home of major sk8 events,” mayor Eaton said.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 17, 2015 - P21

Community connection alive and well in Watanobbi ver 300 Watanobbi residents celebrated Wyong Shire Neighbour Day with an afternoon of music, stalls, activities and real connection with the local community.

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Neighbourhood Fun Day 2015 was held at Watanobbi Community Centre on Sunday, March 29, in a joint initiative between Wyong Council, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre and Next Step.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the Shire’s inaugural Neighbour Day was a great success and brought home the true value of a strong and connected community. “It is great to see community connection is alive and well in Watanobbi,� said mayor

Cr Eaton. “Residents took advantage of the opportunity to get to know their neighbours and discuss issues of common concern in their local community. “The community really got involved, getting their hands dirty planting a hedge which will grow to be an effective screen in front of the Community Centre wall which has been a previous target of graffiti vandals. “Council also talked with residents about a number of murals

planned for the site and this conversation will continue in the weeks to come to ensure the community’s feedback on the design and content of the murals is reflected in the final artworks.�

Community murals have proven to be an effective anti-graffiti initiative across the Shire, improve the amenity of the area and help foster a sense of pride and ownership with community spaces and facilities.

Media release, 1 Apr 2015 Wyong Council media

Part of the crowd at the Wyong Shire Neighbourhood Day at Watanobbi Community Centre

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Festival Packs A Punch! “Bellisimo� is the general comment when asked “did you enjoy the food at the Italian Festival?� said Alex Quinn, Festival co-ordinator! The festival now in its sixth year, was the result of residents encouraging the owner of Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort, to showcase this unique venue, with an annual event.

Built by an Italian family, this unusual resort contains a 40 room boutique motel, the stunning Cinema Paradiso complex with 6 theatres decorated in Italian, Moroccan and Art Deco themes and a bustling European style village market with fresh produce, locally made crafts, and five cafes – one roasting their own coffee. In addition to the weekend market, ten restaurants surround the exterior of the resort, offering traditional Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese and contemporary Australian cuisine, all week.

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wood fired pizzas, gnocchi, arancini, canolli, biscotti and other Italian pastries, at the Mediterranean inspire venue.

To experience Italian culture barista’s will demonstrate how to “express� a good coffee and a cooking show by our Italian chef will give you some handy hints. Sample Italian wines and beer and taste some of the best Italian liqueurs! If you are planning a trip to Italy, talk to the Italian State Tourism Board, presenting a travel showcase. Ladies - don’t miss our pop-up Fashion Show by designer Clara, on the balconies of Piazza Giulietta and check out the Italian Murano glass jewellery.

Explore our function room displaying an Italian photographic exhibition, or catch an Italian film in the cinema.

Italian cars line up for viewing and our own “Michael Angelo� local artist Simon Sawell, will be on site with paintbrush in hand, adding to the collection of Italian Renaissance art found throughout the resort.

Punch & Judy (originating from Italy) and the Pinocchio puppet shows will entertain the kids, along with Piccolo the Clown and Benino the Donkey. Or introduce them to the Italian breed of Maremma dogs. Last but not least, our popular Italian singers, George Vumbaca, Sam Pellegrino and Nata Forte will have the crowd on up its feet.

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Community pride on show at BMX track

BMX riders at the BMX track at Saltwater Creek

Now the track has Doug Eaton OAM said small community asset has been was finished, you could approached by a parent been rebuilt, these parent this is a great example of who wanted to establish tell they were just busting returned to its former glory and already volunteers will maintain community pride. a volunteer group to to use the new track,” Mr it is proving popular again.

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The small BMX track at Saltwater Creek Reserve, Long Jetty, is now more user-friendly and has an improved surface and drainage.

Wyong Council’s

Natural Areas section manager Mr Alan Cibilic said as soon as the fence came down the kids were there with their bikes.

“The local kids were excited when the work

Cibilic said.

“The track has been improved and can cater for more ages with a section for toddlers and one for the older kids.

“This work all came about after we were

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“The community will now benefit from a wellmaintained track thanks to a bunch of dedicated volunteers,” he said.

“Volunteering isn’t just about giving up your free time for something you’re passionate about, it’s also a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, make a positive difference and a great way to stay active and healthy.

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maintain the track and the plan just grew from there.

“We will be supporting the group by supplying tools and ongoing materials for the maintenance of the track.”

the track and will have a regular presence at the reserve, giving the locals ownership through involvement and an understanding of how to care for the track.

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Master storyteller in demand aster storyteller Tom Ware, from Wyong Toastmasters, will present a storytelling workshop in Hong Kong at the District 89 Annual Conference from May 22 to 24.

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‘The Magic of Story’ workshop is a first for Tom outside Australia and will showcase the talented storyteller and after dinner speaker to District 89 Toastmasters.

Tom has already presented storytelling workshops at District 69 (Queensland), 70 (NSW and ACT) and 73 (Vic and WA) in the last couple of years.

Mr Ware presented a storytelling workshop at Wyong Toastmasters

Club in November and is well known as a storyteller and after dinner speaker having presented to audiences of over 1,000.

He has done this in Toastmasters and to the public at large over the past 33 years.

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Tom’s paid presentation at the Toowoomba

Toastmasters’ 50th Anniversary celebrations and the District 70 workshop were recent examples of a storyteller who engages and enthralls audiences for periods of 45 minutes or more.

Tom will also present an ANZAC story at the Wyong Toastmasters Club on April 17.

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outh Week kicked off on Friday, April 10, with a series of events designed to connect and motivate youth to express their ideas and views and act on issues that affect their lives.

This year’s theme of ‘It all starts with us’ has been designed by young people across Australia and defines the positive approach thousands of our youth take to shape their future through study, work and being active in their local community.

Wyong Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said this theme resonates with Council’s priorities around young people and the commitment to create work and educational opportunities to keep our youth in the Shire.

“It really does start with us and Council has been lobbying State and Federal Governments to make youth job creation a top priority for the area and to commit to building a Central Coast University to provide our youth with options to live, study and then work in the Shire,” he said.

“Youth Week is a great opportunity to talk to local young people about what they want, how they see their future and capture this feedback for future local planning for youth focused amenities

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“It’s also a great opportunity to acknowledge outstanding young achievers such as Bateau Bay student, Maddison O’GradeyLee, who recently took out the prestigious NSW Young Achievers Award for community services,” he said.

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

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

Meetings 6pm for 6.30 pm each Tues – Mingara Recreation Club 4367 6540 rotarytheentrance@gmail.com

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.

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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 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

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden.

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

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

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

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

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Health Groups 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.betterhearing australia.org.au

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

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

Tuggerah Lakes Showband An enthusiastic groupo of people who play brass instrumnts, meet every Tuesday and Thursday to rehearse their crowdpleasing music and play at communioty events Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm 0407 406 669

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

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PO Box 210 Lidcombe NSW 1825 Nothern Women’s Health Centre We offer family law advice, counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services are provided by women for women 4351 1152 www.cccwhc.com.au

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Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Monday Month Toukley RSL Club, Holmes Ave Toukley 10.00am to 12 noon 4356 9300 GROW - Free weekly 12 Step Self Help Group for people wishing to recover from anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges.

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

Phone 1800 558 268 or 0455 086 890 for more details or

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

Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 830am230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

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

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

Tuggerah Lakes U3A Keep your mind active and learn something new!

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

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

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.

We meet at Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi.

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Special Interest Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems

Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 830am-230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah

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

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

We welcome anyone interested in being involved in any area of production Acting; 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

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Wyong y g Regional g Chronicle - April p 17, 2015 - P25 5

Out & About

Flag Raising Ceremony held he official ANZAC Centenary Flag Raising Ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 1, by Wyong Council at Wyong Civic Centre.

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The production of the commemorative flags was made possible through the Australian Government’s ANZAC Centenary Local Grants program.

Over 130 flags will be installed in town centres at The Entrance, Wyong and Toukley as well as along Tuggerah Straight during the month of April.

The ANZAC Centenary Flag Raising Ceremony was attended

by Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara, representatives of all local RSL Sub Branches, Wyong Citizen of the Year LCDR Steven Reynolds and mayor Cr Doug Eaton along with local members and councillors.

Mayor Cr Eaton said Council had been working closely with RSL Clubs for over 18 months to ensure this centenary is honoured appropriately.

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

Friday Apr 17 Summerland Kings, Canton Beach Sports Club, Toukley, 8pm

Saturday Apr 18 Summerland Kings, Budgewoi Soccer Club, 7:30pm

Ourimbah Campus Café Bar, 3pm

Thursday May 14 Community Services Expo, Toukley Neighbourhood Centre, 10am-2pm, free

Friday May 15 Tuesday Apr 21 Permaculture Central Coast information evening, Tuggerah Hall, 6:30pm

Friday Apr 24 The Entrance Camera Club monthly meeting, Long Jetty CWA Hall,

Saturday April 25 Anzac Day

Monday May 4 Toukley and Districts Art Society general meeting, 10am, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Gorokan

Central Coast Guide Dogs NSW/ACT stall, Bateau Bay Shopping Centre, 9am-2:30pm Toukley and Districts Art Society painting workshop, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Gorokan

Saturday May 23 Toukley and Districts Art Society 70th Art Exhibition opening, 2pm, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Gorokan

Tuesday May 26 Meet the Authors Jenny Ford and Avia, The Entrance Library, 10:30am

Thursday May 7 Johnny

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“Our five local RSL Clubs, who each hold a seat on Council’s ANZAC Centenary Committee, have worked incredibly hard to prepare for what will be a truly remarkable tribute to our soldiers this April.

“One of the flags will travel to Gallipoli with a crew from Soldiers Beach Surf Club and will be flying high as part of ANZAC Day commemorations. “ A n o t h e r commemorative flag will be sent to our sister Council in Southlands District, New Zealand, to form part of their local celebrations,” he said.

Ms McNamara MP said the program supports local projects that commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australians during the First World War and she was looking forward to seeing the flags flying in the coming months.

“The ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Program assists and encourages our local community to undertake their own ANZAC Centenary projects that commemorate the service of Australian servicemen and women in the First World War,” she said.

“We are hoping that this project with Wyong Shire Council will create a memorial to serve as a daily reminder of the sacrifices that the

The flag raising ceremony

ANZACs and service men and women, of all conflicts, made in order to gives us the freedom that we enjoy today.”

Council has also partnered with Toukley RSL Sub Branch to install this memorial and a new Memorial Pillar and Plaque will

be erected at Noraville Cemetery.

Commemorative flags will be placed on the gravesites of service men and women in each of Wyong Council’s five cemeteries (Noraville, Jilliby, Yarramalong, St Barnabas and Ronkana).

Council is currently

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locating these gravesites in each of its cemeteries and welcomes input from the community in identifying additional sites.

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The 25-year-old versatile left footer joined the Mariners in the lead up to the club’s Championship Winning Hyundai A-League 2012 - 13 campaign as well as

featuring in the Mariners’ progression to the final 16 of the 2013 AFC Champions League.

The former Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix man will depart the Central Coast at the end of the club’s current season and is still available for selection for the Mariners’ remaining matches.

Interim head coach Tony Walmsley wished Griffiths all the best in his future endeavours and noted that fans and members could see the centre back in action before the season’s end.

“Coming back from injury, he has been training really well and I would love nothing more than to see Griff get some game time under his belt before the end of our season,” Walmsley said.

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Sport

Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 17, 2015 - P27 7

21 goals scored in Premier League round one

Mariners finish home season on a high

he 2015 Central Coast Men’s Premier League competition kicked off with a number of entertaining matches on April 12 that saw a total of 21 goals scored including doubles from six different players.

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The competition is now called the Battlewin Premier League following a sponsorship deal between Central Coast Football and the West Gosfordbased sporting goods and apparel company, Battlewin Sports.

The Entrance’s impressive start to the season has continued with the 2014 premiers defeating 2014 league champions Wyoming 3-1 at Pat Morley Oval.

The visitors went into the match with just four players from the side that went through last season’s competition rounds without a loss.

Despite going behind in just the third minute to a goal by Matt Kenny, the young Tigers team fought back strongly and was eventually rewarded with an equaliser from exGosford player Pat Mills

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early in the second half.

As had been the case in the recent Cup Final, the greater experience of the Sea Eagles team eventually told, with a goal to Terrie Dries midway through the second half restoring the lead.

Wyoming continued to challenge and it wasn’t until deep into injury time that a second goal from Kenny sealed the win and extended The Entrance’s Premier League unbeaten run to 16 matches.

Fresh from their win in the Central Coast Cup Final, The Entrance are still alive in the 2015 FFA Cup following a fourth round penalty shootout win over Pittwater RSL. Killarney District has beaten local rivals Berkeley Vale 4-2 in a pulsating match at EDSACC North.

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night fixture allowed their fitness manager, Tim Knight, to take the field for the Terriers and he was on the score sheet in the third minute from the penalty spot.

Berkeley Vale equalised in the 25th minute through Liam Naughton before John Whelpdale regained the lead for the home team five minutes before the break.

The Wombats hit back again with Matt Johnson scoring in the 55th minute for 2-2.

Two goals, one each to Whelpdale and Knight, followed to seal the game for Killarney.

The win ended a sixmatch winless streak

by Killarney against Berkeley Vale, one that dates back to the 2012 preliminary final and which culminated in Berkeley’s win in the epic 26-shot penalty shootout in last season’s major semi-final.

In the first upset of the season, Budgewoi has made the long trek down to Umina Oval and returned with maximum points following a 2-0 win over Umina United.

Both goals came in the opening 15 minutes of the match, the first from 20-year-old Ty Warby who took just six minutes to find the net in his first grade debut, with Lee Higgins doubling the lead nine minutes later.

The win was a major boost for Budgewoi who won only two of their 18 matches last season, both against lowlyplaced teams, under three different coaches and narrowly avoided relegation.

Now under club stalwart, Mal Lockley, the northerners have undertaken a major team re-building exercise bringing in a number of young players into their squad.

Media release, 13 Apr 2015 Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

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entral Coast Mariners sent skipper John Hutchinson out a winner in his last match in Gosford as they edged out Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 on Saturday, April 11.

In an entertaining contest with a string of chances for both sides, it was Josh Rose’s second minute strike which proved to be the winner.

Mariners’ fans gave Hutchinson, as well as striker Matt Simon, a wonderful reception in their final home match and the result was the icing on the cake.

Defeat means the Asian Champions, the Wanderers, stay on the bottom of the Hyundai A-League ladder, two points behind Newcastle Jets with just two matches left.

“It’s the last time I’m going to play here, I just want to thank my teammates for sending me out a winner at home,” said retiring Mariners captain John Hutchinson.

“It’s an amazing feeling, the reception I got from the fans and the members, I’m so grateful.

“We created a lot of chances, but that final ball is still missing, we need to work on that.

“If we want to win games we have to work very hard in the final third.”

On a big night for the Mariners they came flying out of the blocks and took less than two minutes for them to show their statement of intent.

Rose’s early strike not only put the Wanderers on the back foot from the start but was also the start of one of Central Coast’s most exciting, attacking performances of the

season.

The Mariners opened up the visitor’s defence on a host of occasions and if not for some poor finishing, would have chalked up an even bigger victory.

Rose’s early goal was the first time in the last four matches against the Wanderers that Central Coast have found the back of the net.

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Tony Walmsley appointed as Mariners’ head coach he Central Coast Mariners have confirmed that the club’s technical director - interim head coach Tony Walmsley has been appointed as permanent technical director - head coach for the Hyundai A-League 2015 - 16 Season.

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After taking the helm as an interim replacement for Phil Moss in the lead up to the club’s Hyundai A-League Round 20 fixture against Melbourne City, Walmsley will commence the role on a permanent basis, effective May 1.

Over the past six weeks, the Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth, along with executive vice chairman Peter Storrie and with the assistance of Walmsley, have scaled the globe for a suitable candidate to lead the yellow and navy into battle.

The club’s senior management wanted a candidate that would guarantee attacking, free flowing and entertaining football.

Entertainment, vision, flair, innovation, training methods and the introduction of young players into the club’s

football department along with recruitment of players who can fit into this mantra has led the club to decide that Walmsley is the key to the Mariner’s football moving forward.

Mr Charlesworth said the brief was to source a head coach with an excellent track record in youth development who also understands that as a business we need to change our focus towards one of entertainment over and above anything.

“With such a small population base over a large geographical area, we need to do something special next season to attract new fans and bring some of the old ones back.

“Without fear of failure, we simply have to innovate and entertain and I believe Tony has both the understanding of this task and the experience to see this challenge

through successfully,” Charlesworth said.

After assessing a raft of candidates both internationally and domestically, Storrie assured the members and fans that the Central Coast Mariners will entertain and that the former head of recruitment at Sheffield United is the right man to deliver.

“We interviewed a select number of candidates but ultimately, Tony’s international experience in youth development; belief in the new football philosophy and passion to entertain were key factors in appointing him as the club’s permanent head coach.

“Tony’s understanding of the Mariners’ culture, having been involved with the club for many years, also played a part in the decision making process,” Storrie said.

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“As technical director I was brought in to deliver a football program aligned to the commercial objectives of the club.

“This means a recruitment charter that identifies players with embedded talent that can be identified, contribute on the pitch, developed and sold.

“No hiding behind it.

“Something to celebrate.

“As head coach I’m interested in exposing players to a style that stretches them beyond where they think their capabilities are and to get the staff to buy into the broader vision.

“Can we be more resilient, yet more expressive?

“Pretty on the eye?

“Courageous on the ball, can we be recognised for innovation?

“The Mariners are a fantastic club with a great history.

“I worked under Lawrie McKinna and Graham Arnold across

Walmsley said he was honoured to be named the club’s fourth head coach of the Mariners and assured fans, members and the media that he is ready for Season 11 of the Hyundai A-League.

“Coaching in the Hyundai A League is the aspiration of many coaches, both here and overseas.

“It comes with an incredible responsibility and at a time when sustainability is demanded as the league continues to evolve.

“When Peter Storrie asked if I would consider taking the head coach role at the Mariners, I needed to weigh up the opportunity carefully.

“It is an honour to be invited to take on the role, but I needed to be clear about my commitment to success, identify what success looks like and how I can make a difference.

“The club’s mantra is entertainment, youth and community.

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five seasons before realising a personal goal to work in professional football in the UK with Sheffield United.

“I’ve remained curious throughout almost 30 coaching years across a broad set of experiences with some great people.

“So my time has arrived to make a commitment to the members and fans to provide an environment where the players love coming to work.

“Where their spirit, joy and passion for playing football is captured in the essence of how we play.

“I’m thrilled to be the fourth head coach in Mariners history.

“Bring on season 11,” Walmsley said.

Despite two games remaining, Walmsley has commenced planning for the 2015-16 campaign which will ramp up significantly from May 1.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 17, 2015 - P29 9

State team spots secured

New floodlights at North Lakes Oval he new floodlights at North Lakes Oval, San Remo, were officially switched on

by Northern Lakes Power AFL Club on Thursday, April 16.

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The design, purchase and installation of the state of the art Green Generation Lighting System has been made possible by $140,000 worth of grant funding, the bulk of which has come from Wyong Shire Council’s Community Matching Fund Program.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said Council provided $75,000 towards the project which was also supported by AFL NSW/ACT ($40,000) and the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation ($25,000).

“This improved infrastructure will increase the use of the oval as well as broaden the scope of activities the facility is capable of supporting,” the mayor said.

“The club has wanted to train on its home ground since it was formed in 1997 and now with the new lighting it can.”

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AFL Club’s junior and senior teams have been forced to travel and train at alternate grounds with floodlighting which has meant that the facility has been severely under utilised in past years.

Club president Ms Lisa Eldridge said the provision of floodlights at Northlakes Oval will deliver enhanced facilities to all local sporting clubs, community groups, schools and residents.

“Everyone at the club has worked extremely hard to pull together the funding for this project and we are thrilled to see this hard work pay off for the players and their families.

“Being able to train at night on the grounds that we play our competitions on will give us a real home ground advantage and we are very excited to start the season on such a high!” she said.

Media release, 16 Apr 2015 Wyong Council media

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Angelina Yokoyama, Daniel Villani, Bryce Leckie, Harrison Lambley, Neeson Naidoo, Danny Vojnikovich and Caroline Hain

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even players from Kido Mingara Judo Academy competed at the NSW Team Selection Trials held in the Hall of Legends State Sports Centre in Sydney on Sunday, March 29.

The State Title is the third event in a series of four, culminating in the National Titles to be held in Wollongong in June.

An outstanding performance by Wyong’s Neeson Naidoo saw him sail through his U60kg Cadet (U17) and Junior Men (U21) divisions without losing any bouts and winning two gold medals.

His year of training in Japan is beginning to pay off now that he has settled in and adapted to his Australian opponents.

In the U15 U50kg Division, 13-year old Daniel Villani was well focused on the task from the start and was dominating the division with a great display and variety of skills.

His command of great ashiwaza (foot sweeps) and balance set up some great throws and, to the delight of coach Pete Acciari, he slipped in a lightning fast sacrifice

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throw that he is still developing for full point.

All six bouts were won by full point ippon wins for his third claim of the State Title.

Caroline Hain secured a gold in her 48kg U21 weight division by defeating her opponents with a series of uchimata (thigh lift) attacks and flowing groundwork into submission skills.

She overcame her opponent’s hip block by clever kumikata (grip) control combined with a strong osoto gary (outer leg) sweeping throw.

Acciari said he was pleased to see it as a welcome addition to her arsenal of throws ready for competition use in the upcoming series of events.

Lucklot Yokoyama was in good form winning silver and most of her bouts in the 57kg Junior Women (U21) divisions with her strong groundwork and good transition.

By having improved her entry power, Lucklot was a serious challenge in the senior category where she obtained a bronze with some close fought bouts.

Natasha Lynch played in the U57kg Senior Girls division with the aim That

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of trying out some new skills.

On her way to the silver medal she managed to successfully use her seoinage (shoulder throw) both to the right and left.

One could see her techniques were getting stronger every time she tried them on the day.

Alex Lynch became aware from the first bout that by not maintaining his weight and having to play in the heavier 55kg division, he was unable to set up his normally powerful throwing techniques.

Similarly, Danny Vojnikovich also in the 55kg, was struggling against the strong and fit opponents.

Although one of the youngest in the senior

boys, his experience allowed him to give a strong showing even though making some basic errors in his grappling.

His fitness finally let him down in the ‘extended + golden score’ bouts.

Both were unplaced, but Acciari said these shortcomings were being addressed.

Judging from the overall results to date, all Kido players secured their spot on the NSW Team for the Nationals in Wollongong.

“As coach, I was extremely happy with all the players’performances, their display of new and improved skills and I received many positive comments by observing coaches,” said Acciari.

Email, 13 Apr 2015 Pete Acciari, Kido Mingara Judo Academy

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Council to sponsor two key initiatives

Coast’s first women’s rugby league team established erkeley Vale will be home to the Central Coast’s first women’s rugby league team.

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Just like in the NRL, the girls will play 13 a side and tackle just as hard as the men.

Berkeley Vale Rugby League and Sports Club president Mr Ken Kelly said the club was excited to expand and include the women.

“We are excited to have the first women’s rugby league team on the Central Coast,” Mr Kelly said.

“The club was

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Sponsorship Program that aims to build the profile of Wyong Shire and improve the quality of life of local residents is now in place.

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The Sponsorship Program by Wyong Council will deliver dividends to two key initiatives in the Wyong Shire next financial year.

Council is now an official Foundation

Sponsor of CASAR Park – a motorsport facility destined to attract 70,000 visitors to the region and create 100 full time jobs.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said: “CASAR Park is a key project we

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have long supported as it will create jobs and opportunities for our community and I am pleased we are now an official sponsor as well.”

Council will also sponsor the Outstanding Contribution Award at the annual Central Coast Business Awards as it supports the Economic Development Plan’s goal of encouraging greater success and sustainability for Wyong Shire and enables a living environment that is appealing for people to live, work, visit and invest in.

An event recently sponsored by Council was the successful Central Coast Rugby Sevens attracting teams and visitors from all around the world as well as providing a focal point for the local community.

“It is important for Council to be involved in sponsoring key events and facilities – we know how important tourism dollars are to creating jobs and opportunities for our Shire.

“The Rugby Sevens is a great success story and I look forward to seeing more events of that calibre coming to our Shire.”

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approached by a couple of local girls who were tired of travelling to Maitland or Sydney to play and wanted to start their own team on the Central Coast.

“We are happy to support their dream and now our little team is slowly growing.

“We are attracting players from Wyee to Gosford – all females keen to play rugby league.

“Everyone at the club

is right behind the women and we are growing more support from the community as well.”

The team is made up of experienced players as well as girls who haven’t played league before.

“They have been training for a couple of months now and I can see so much potential in our girls.”

Media release, 15 Apr 2015 Mel Sutton, Berkeley Vale Rugby League Club

Big weekend for Warnervale and Ourimbah he 2015 Central Coast Rugby Union season opened on Saturday, April 11, with local matches including Warnervale, The Entrance, Ourimbah and Northlakes.

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In what was probably the upset of the round, Warnervale claimed an 18-13 win over Avoca Beach at Woongarrah Sports Field.

Warnervale led from start to finish in a controlled effort to claim their first ever win over Avoca Beach in the top grade.

In fact, the Warnervale club won every grade in a terrific day for the Club after a rough 2014 season.

Warnervale’s captain and five-eight Josh Rennie had a great game beyond his young years, managing to organise his

troops and keep them focused on claiming the win.

Avoca attacked for the final 15 minutes of the match but the Warnervale defence managed to hold them out to claim an historic win.

At Joseph Banks Oval, Kariong won 21-17 over The Entrance.

Kariong got off to a great start to lead 14-0 at the half-time break but the Rams came back strongly in the second half to get a sniff of the win but Kariong were able to hang on to run out winners.

Lock, Chris Baird was best on field for The Entrance.

Ourimbah scored 19 tries to defeat Northlakes 125-0 at Slade Park.

It was a one sided affair with the visiting side certainly making their mark on the 2015 competition.

Flanker Bradd Sheridan was everywhere for Ourimbah, leading the charge and helping his team create try scoring chances all over the paddock.

Media release, 12 Apr 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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Black and gold procession overruns Magpies Photos: Andrew Stark

Liam Anderson is all wrapped up by Chris Trembath and Taylor Mildren

Marco Tetevano and Shaune Corrigan go in search of a high ball

he Entrance Tigers crossed for seven unanswered tries during the second half of their round two rugby league clash with Ourimbah over the weekend of April 11 and 12; running out convincing 50-6 winners over the hapless Magpies at Bateau Bay.

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Ourimbah began the afternoon brightly when, seven minutes into the contest, a swift spread left resulted in winger Marco Tetevano diving into his corner for the game’s opening try.

A booming conversion from touch by Mohammed Alhaje had the Magpies full of chirp, leading 6-0.

The Tigers returned the favour nine minutes later when their left winger Perry Le Brocque

scurried across the line after a mid-field offload from Troy Adams.

Four became eight when Nathan Cooper crossed in the same corner, before an 80 metre try on the stroke of halftime pushed The Entrance’s advantage to 12-6.

Ourimbah had been most willing during the opening period with skipper and prop forward Chris Trembath being particularly impressive,

however, after the break, the game would become little more than a black and gold procession.

Tries to Grant Nelson and Shaune Corrigan within six minutes of the resumption were both converted by Matt Killick and the game was suddenly as good as over at 24-6.

Former Terrigal Shark, Ryan Jowett, struggled his way over on the hour followed soon after by winger Perry Le Brocque,

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who flashed up in support of a long Harley Ridge break to race over for his second try of the afternoon.

Further tries to Grant Nelson, Shaune Corrigan and Robert Gudgeon extended the home side’s score to 50 as the Magpies fell away alarmingly during the final quarter hour of the contest.

The Entrance were impressive right across the park; big Tim Nawaqatabu took a power of stopping up centre field, the Tigers’ back row dominated on the edges of the ruck whilst fullback Grant Nelson was a standout performer from the back.

For Ourimbah, their forwards Chris Trembath and Taylor Mildren battled manfully whilst the diminutive Ly brothers offered one or two hopeful moments in attack.

In other round two results; the Wyong Roos ended a difficult week with a 32-18 loss at Kincumber; Berkeley Vale edged out Woy

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